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Third Time's A Charm: Carmel School Bond Proposals Both Approved
The third time was the charm for voters in Carmel, who finally approved two capital bond propositions to address needs throughout the school district.
On Tuesday, March 26, voters approved a $16,623,404 proposal that will address critical infrastructure issues, as well as a $10,925,736 proposition that will update the district’s current aging and out-of-compliance transportation facility.
The first measure passed by 2,435-1,567. The second passed by 2,013-1977. It was the third time similar proposals have been brought to vote, with the first two failing.
With both propositions approved, it…
Seven Charged In Elaborate, Multi-Million Dollar Scam Involving Hudson Valley Schools
Seven Hudson Valley residents have been charged in a “wide-ranging” multi-million dollar scheme to defraud a federal “E Rate” subsidy program involving school technology funding earmarked for underprivileged children.
Geoffrey Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the unsealing of an indictment, which charges seven Monsey, Monroe and Spring Valley residents with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud charges.
Those charged include Monsey residents Simon Goldbrenner, 55, Ben Klein, 39, Sholem Steinberg, 39, and Aron Melber, 42. Monroe res…