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Storm Slams Somers, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees
A Northern Westchester municipality was rocked by a powerful storm that downed trees, left roads completely blocked, knocked out power for thousands, and even forced schools to close.
The storm event arrived in the region on Sunday afternoon, June 23, knocking down more than 30 trees in the town of Somers and causing almost 2,300 homes to lose electricity, according to Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano and the town's Highway Department.
Once the severe weather left the area, several roads, including Ross Drive, Old Mill Road, and Carolyn Way, were also completely blocked by…
New Update - Schools Announce Closures, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday
The following school districts have announced closures and shifts to remote learning for Tuesday, Feb. 2 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates.
Westchester County
Ardsley Public Schools, remote instruction
Bedford Central School District, closed
Byram Hills Central School District, asynchronous snow day
Chappaqua Central School District, closed
Croton Harmon School District, closed
Eastchester Union Free School District, asynchronous snow day
Elmsford Union Free School District, remote instruction
Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, remote instructi…
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New Update: Hudson Valley Schools Announce Closures For Thursday
The following Hudson Valley schools and school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Dec. 17 due to the Nor'easter:
Westchester County
Bedford Central School District, closed
Byram Hills Schools, teachers will post asynchronous work to their Google Classrooms for students to complete on their own time.
Chappaqua Central School District, closed
Croton Harmon School District, closed
Edgemont Schools, closed
Greenburgh CSD, Transitioning to full remote for students, faculty, and staff and will not be transporting to private schools
Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, closed
Har…
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Hudson Valley Schools Announce Closures For Thursday
The following Hudson Valley schools and school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Dec. 17 due to the Nor'easter:
Westchester County
Bedford Central School District, closed
Byram Hills Schools, teachers will post asynchronous work to their Google Classrooms for students to complete on their own time.
Chappaqua Central School District, closed
Croton Harmon School District, closed
Edgemont Schools, closed
Greenburgh CSD, Transitioning to full remote for students, faculty, and staff and will not be transporting to private schools
Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, closed
Harrison…
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Bus Driver DWI Charge Prompts Somers School District Review Of Transportation Policies
The drunk driving charge against a school bus driver in Northern Westchester has led to the Somers Central School District reviewing its transportation policies amid a cacophony of angry cry from concerned members of the community.
William Mendez, 61, of Somers, is under investigation for allegedly having inappropriate contact with students before his DWI arrest in Somers, when police say he had a blood-alcohol concentration of .22, nearly triple the legal limit, in an incident last month.
Police said that on Monday, Dec. 9, Mendez, while employed by the Royal Coach Line, drove his bus wi…
Two Students Injured After School Bus Is Rear-Ended In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Two students were injured after the school bus they were riding in was rear-ended.
The crash took place in Somers around 8 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, when a Royal Coach school minibus/van and a car collided near the corner of Route 202 and Miller Avenue, said New York State Police.
The only children on the bus were the two students, whose injuries were described as minor, when the incident occurred at a stop sign at the intersection, said Amanda Bergen, a spokeswoman for the Somers school district.
All onboard the bus, including the driver, a monitor, and the two students, were taken to the h…
Popular Teacher, HS Football Coach In Northern Westchester Dies At 39
A popular high school teacher and coach in Northern Westchester has died at the age of 39.
Dominic Narcisco, a physical education teacher at Primrose Elementary School in Somers and a former assistant football coach at Somers and varsity boys basketball coach at The Harvey School in Katonah, died in his sleep on Monday, April 15 to the shock of the community. Narcisco grew up in Rockland and graduated from Tappan Zee High School.
"Dominic was the beloved father to Frankie and a devoted son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague and coach," Schools Superintendent Raymond …
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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