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School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Accepts Post In Nearby District School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Accepts Post In Nearby District
School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Accepts Post In Nearby District After six years, a Hudson Valley superintendent has announced his upcoming move to a nearby district to remain closer to his family. Superintendent Phil Benante of Putnam County's Haldane Central School District announced on Tuesday, April 30 that he was appointed head of the Arlington Central School District in Dutchess County, according to a letter written to the district community.  In his letter, Benante wrote that he chose to move to the Arlington district because it would allow him to work closer to his family.  The Arlington district includes parts of Beekman, La Gran…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
'Amazing Child With Zest For Life': 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In Hudson Valley Creek Remembered 'Amazing Child With Zest For Life': 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In Hudson Valley Creek Remembered
'Amazing Child With Zest For Life': 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In Hudson Valley Creek Remembered A small shoe floating in a Hudson Valley creek led rescue divers and first responders to the body of a 5-year-old boy who had missing for several hours. Related story: New Details: Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Town Of Poughkeepsie Creek Near Drainage Ditch Adam Giff, of Poughkeepsie, was reported missing around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25 in the area of the Manchester Gardens Apartments in Poughkeepsie. According to Lt. Jason Burger of the town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers checked the apartment complex and the surrounding area. During the search, a Poughkeepsie officer locat…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Community Support Soars For Hudson Valley Boy Who Drowned In Creek Community Support Soars For Hudson Valley Boy Who Drowned In Creek
Community Support Soars For Hudson Valley Boy Who Drowned In Creek A small shoe floating in a Hudson Valley creek led rescue divers and first responders to the body of a 5-year-old boy who had missing for several hours. Related story: New Details: Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Town Of Poughkeepsie Creek Near Drainage Ditch Adam Giff, of Poughkeepsie, was reported missing around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25 in the area of the Manchester Gardens Apartments in Poughkeepsie. According to Lt. Jason Burger of the town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers checked the apartment complex and the surrounding area. During the search, a Poughkeepsie officer locat…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say
Mother Sneaks Into Hudson Valley HS Dressed As Student To Watch Daughter Fight, Police Say The mother of a high school student in the region has been arrested for allegedly sneaking into the school dressed as a student so she could watch her daughter fight with another student. The incident took place in Dutchess County at Arlington High School around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17. Immediately following the altercation, it was discovered that the mother of one of the students involved in the fight was in the building without prior authorization, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. "She allegedly entered the building during arrival disg…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Unruly' Student Injures Several Staff Members At HS In Hudson Valley, Police Say 'Unruly' Student Injures Several Staff Members At HS In Hudson Valley, Police Say
'Unruly' Student Injures Several Staff Members At HS In Hudson Valley, Police Say An "unruly" male student allegedly injured several staff members when they attempted to restrain him at a Hudson Valley high school. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13 at Arlington High School, located at 1157 Route 55, in Lagrangeville. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the staff members received minor injuries while attempting to control the student. Information was not available regarding the student, or if anyone was hospitalized.   An investigation is underway in conjunction with the school…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Support is pouring in for a popular Hudson Valley life coach who was killed during a vehicle crash. Erin T. Clancy died on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley, when police say another vehicle attempted to pass two cars and hit Erin's car head-on. Since his passing, family, friends, and strangers have donated to a GoFundMe account set up by family friend  Michelle Cummings to cover final expenses costs. "Erin was a devoted husband, a super devoted father, and extremely devoted to his community," Cummings said. Earlier report: 50-Year-Old From Stanford Killed In Crash Was Life…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
One Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, State Police Patrol Vehicle In Hudson Valley One Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, State Police Patrol Vehicle In Hudson Valley
One Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, State Police Patrol Vehicle In Hudson Valley One person was killed during a crash in the Hudson Valley between a New York State Police patrol vehicle and a school bus. The crash took place around 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 in Dutchess County on Route 55 and South Cross Road in LaGrange. It involved the patrol vehicle and an Arlington Central School District minibus with two adult students, the driver and an aide onboard, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The two students were transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie with non-life-threatening injuries. The parents of the students were notified, Hicks said. An adult aid was pr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Lakeland Central School District Names New Superintendent Lakeland Central School District Names New Superintendent
Lakeland Central School District Names New Superintendent A veteran educator has been tapped to take over at the helm of the Lakeland Central School District. The Lakeland School Board of Education announced this week that Arlington Central School District Superintendent Brendan Lyons has been named to the same position in the district, effective as of Wednesday, July 1. Lyons takes over for the retiring Superintendent George Stone, who has been in the role for a decade. Lyons was chosen following an eight-month search. “I am honored and excited to join the Lakeland Central School District as its next superintendent,” Lyons said in a statement.…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts Due To Storm Schools Announce Delayed Starts Due To Storm
Schools Announce Delayed Starts Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Monday, Feb. 10 due to the storm. Reload page for new updates. Westchester County Check back for updates Putnam County Check back for updates Dutchess County Arlington Central School District, two-hour delay  Pine Plains Central School District, two-hour delay Poughkeepsie City School District, two-hour delay Red Hook Central School District, two-hour delay Rhinebeck Central School District, two-hour delay Spackenkill Union Free School District, two-hour delay Wappingers Central School District…

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by Daily Voice
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Spackenkill Names Arlington HS Principal As New Superintendent Spackenkill Names Arlington HS Principal As New Superintendent
Spackenkill Names Arlington HS Principal As New Superintendent A familiar face has been chosen to take over the helm of the Spackenkill Union Free School District. Former Spackenkill High School Principal Paul Fanuele has been appointed by the Board of Education to take over as the district’s new superintendent. Fanuele will replace Mark Villanti, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Fanuele had been the Executive Principal in the Arlington Central School District. His selection came following an extensive search that included more than 50 candidates with “diverse professional backgrounds.” In his career, Fanuele has served as President of…

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by Zak Failla
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts In Area Schools Announce Delayed Starts In Area
Schools Announce Delayed Starts In Area The following school districts have announced delayed starts in the area for Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to icy conditions from the storm. Dutchess Arlington Central School District, two-hour delay Beacon City School District, two-hour delay Millbrook Central School District, two-hour delay Pawling Central School District, two-hour delay Pine Plains Central School District, two-hour delay Red Hook Central School, two-hour delay Wappingers Central School District, two-hour delay Putnam Brewster Central School District, two-hour delay Carmel Central School District, two-hour …

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by Daily Voice
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These Area School Districts Have Best-Paid Principals These Area School Districts Have Best-Paid Principals
These Area School Districts Have Best-Paid Principals Educators have among the most important jobs out there, helping to mold the minds of children, which is why the Hudson Valley is home to some of the most well-compensated principals in the state. A new study by Upstate New York determined that on average, principals and assistant principals earn an average of between $62,000 to approximately $170,000 annually, according to the New York State Education Department’s Personnel Master File. Other recent studies found that the median salary for New York State teachers range from $21,765 to $131,689, while administrators earn between approximatel…

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by Zak Failla
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Teacher Salaries: These Area School Districts Rank Among Highest In Upstate NY Teacher Salaries: These Area School Districts Rank Among Highest In Upstate NY
Teacher Salaries: These Area School Districts Rank Among Highest In Upstate NY The Hudson Valley is among the top places to be an educator, with teachers among the highest paid in upstate New York, according to a new report. A new study by Upstate New York determined that the average salary for teachers in New York State is approximately $59,270, though many in the Hudson Valley are earning much more than that. The study found that median salaries in New York schools ranges from $21,765 to $131,689, based on data submitted on their Basic Educational Data Systems Personnel Data Forms. The report only includes school districts that are considered “upstate” which is con…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Arlington Woman Named Dutchess County School Bus Driver of the Year Arlington Woman Named Dutchess County School Bus Driver of the Year
Arlington Woman Named Dutchess County School Bus Driver of the Year A woman from Arlington has officially been named as the winner of the 18th annual Dutchess County’s School Bus Driver of the Year award. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced Wednesday, May 1 that Janice Tito of the Arlington Central School District was chosen for the coveted award. Molinaro noted Tito’s “exemplary service and safety record” as reasons for the award, adding that the award is part of the Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board’s ongoing efforts to promote school bus safety. “Each day throughout Dutchess County, be it on multi-lane thoroughfares or back roads, schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Thursday, Feb. 21 due to the winter storm. Westchester Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, two-hour delay   Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay Lakeland Central School District, two-hour delay North Salem Central School District, two-hour delay Ossining Union Free School District, two-hour delay Peekskill City School Di…

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by Daily Voice
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Morning Update: Delayed School Starts For Wednesday Morning Update: Delayed School Starts For Wednesday
Morning Update: Delayed School Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to the winter storm. Westchester Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay   Croton-Harmon School District, two-hour delay  Elmsford Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, two-hour delay Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District, two-hour delay Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay Lak…

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by Daily Voice
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Many School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday Many School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday
Many School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to icy conditions following the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and subsequent freeze-up. Westchester Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay  Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton-Harmon School District, closed Harvey School, two-hour delay  Hendrick Hudson School District, closed John F. Kennedy Catholic, closed Katonah-Lewisboro Sc…

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by Daily Voice
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to icy conditions following the storm on Sunday, Jan. 20 and subsequent freeze-up. Related story: Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Westchester Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay   John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, revised testing schedule Lakeland School District, two-hour delay Our Montessori School In Yorktown & Carmel, two-hour delay  Peekskill City School District, two-hour delay  Putna…

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by Daily Voice
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to icy conditions following the storm on Sunday, Jan. 20 and subsequent freeze-up. Related story: Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Westchester Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, revised testing schedule Lakeland School District, two-hour delay Our Montessori School In Yorktown & Carmel, two-hour delay Peekskill City School District, two-hour delay Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, …

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by Daily Voice
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These Hudson Valley School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says These Hudson Valley School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says
These Hudson Valley School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says Related stories: These Hudson Valley Districts Among Best In State These Hudson Valley High Schools Among Best In State Did your school district make the grade? Does it have some of he best teachers in the state and nationwide? According to the latest Niche ranking, here are the top school districts with the best teachers in the Hudson Valley and statewide. The No. 1 school district with the best teachers in New York state is Scarsdale Union Free School District in Scarsdale, according to this report by Niche.com. Ranking factors are based on student and parent ratings of teachers, tea…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
High School Senior Killed In Single-Car Hudson Valley Crash High School Senior Killed In Single-Car Hudson Valley Crash
High School Senior Killed In Single-Car Hudson Valley Crash A high school senior just three weeks away from her scheduled graduation was killed in a car crash in the Hudson Valley. Jennifer Dickson attended Arlington High School in Lagrangeville, according to the East Fishkill Police Department. The single-car crash occurred around noontime Friday in Pleasant Valley that occurred southbound on  Route 47 (Freedom Road) near Frost Hill Road when her car struck a pole. Grief counselors will be available on Monday at Arlington High School. "Our professional staff (psychologists, social workers, school counselors, is available to provide support t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Mount Pleasant Central School District Decides On New Superintendent Mount Pleasant Central School District Decides On New Superintendent
Mount Pleasant Central School District Decides On New Superintendent An exhaustive search has resulted in the Mount Pleasant Board of Education deciding on an experienced Orange County educator who lives in Dutchess to take over as the newest Superintendent of Schools. In January, current Superintendent Susan Guiney announced that she will be retiring at the end of the academic year, effective in July, prompting a nationwide search for her replacement, which led the search committee to Kurtis Kotes, who worked his way up from social studies teacher to superintendent in Goshen. Kotes, a Hopewell Junction resident, began his career as a high school social stud…

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by Zak Failla
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Monday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Monday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Monday Eye Of The Storm: Timing, Latest Snowfall Projections The following area school districts and schools have announced they will have delayed openings on Monday, April 2 as a result of the quick-moving storm. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Hackley School, two-hour delay Harrison Central School District, two-hour delay Harvey School, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, three-hour delay Masters School, two-hour delay Ossining Union Free School Distr…

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by Daily Voice
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following area school districts and schools have announced they will have delayed starts on Thursday, March 22 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Ardsley Union Free School District, two-hour delay Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Briarcliff Manor School District, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh North Castle Unio…

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by Daily Voice
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Schools Schedule Early Dismissals With Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow On Way Schools Schedule Early Dismissals With Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow On Way
Schools Schedule Early Dismissals With Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow On Way Weather Whiplash: From Sun, 70's To Sleet, Snow The wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow moving through the area has prompted these school districts to schedule early dismissals on Thursday, Feb. 22. Westchester Lakeland Central School District, Note: Afternoon, evening activities canceled Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Putnam Brewster Central School District Carmel Central School District Haldane Central School District Mahopac Central School District Putnam Head Start Dutchess Arlington Central School District Beacon City School District Poughkeepsie Head Start Red …

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by Daily Voice
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These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says
These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says Hudson Valley school districts performed well among those with the best teachers, according to a recent rating by niche.com. The full results can found by clicking online here. Scarsdale topped the list followed by Bronxville as number two and Edgemont in sixth for best school teachers in New York state.  Briarcliff was ranked in ninth place and Pleasantville in 11th. Also making the Top 100: Rye Neck schools ranked 13th and Ardsley was ranked 14th. Pelham Union Free School District's teachers were ranked 16th statewide, while teachers in the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District …

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by Jon Craig
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Schools Announce Delayed Openings Schools Announce Delayed Openings
Schools Announce Delayed Openings The following area school districts have announced delayed openings for Friday, Feb. 2 due to slick road conditions. Westchester Bedford Central School District, Closed for students, staff will report two hours late. Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay Lakeland Central School District, two-hour delay North Salem Central School District, Classes are canceled for students. Professional Development will begin at 10 a.m. The PreAct test will be rescheduled until the May 25 snow d…

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