Snow is in the forecast, and the next two days could get hairy. But when the skies clear later this week, Lakeland students should expect the buses to roll on Friday. The superintendent’s conference day that had been planned would have meant a day of skiing, sleigh riding and snowball… Read More →
Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced legislation Monday that would cap annual increases in local property taxes at no more than 2 percent annually, unless local residents vote to override the cap. Budget experts say that a tax cap will surely force big cuts by schools, because so much spending is mandated… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published in The Journal News on Saturday, Jan. 29, Sunday, Jan. 30 and today, Monday, Jan. 31: Saturday, Jan. 29 Egypt: Commentary Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin assesses the unrest in the Middle East and what it may mean for the development of a… Read More →
The Editorial Board will host two LIVE Editorial Spotlight interviews this week on LoHud.com: • At 1 p.m. Tuesday, candidates for the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ vacant 12th District seat discuss their candidacies and the issues. Democrat MaryJane Shimsky and Republican Nicholas DeCicco are seeking the office, vacant since… Read More →
At the ceremony honoring this quarter’s Students of Distinction at The Tech Center last week, there was a common thread in teachers’ descriptions of their students. Words like “reliability,” “perfect attendance,” “you can always count on her” coupled with “he does all his work with a smile,” and “she loves… Read More →
Peekskill Celebration organizers have released information on a Student Paddle Art Contest. The contest is for students, grades 7-12. The paddles will be displayed at August’s Peekskill Celebration which holds dragon boat racing each year. Read below for more information on the event: In advance of Peekskill Celebration, scheduled for… Read More →
A Homeless Summit was held at the Montrose campus with community leaders, not for profit agencies, builders, Veterans Service Agency leaders and law enforcement. The purpose of the summit was to collaborate and share ideas on how to secure housing and other services for Veterans who are homeless or in… Read More →
Carissa Leonardi of Lakeland/Panas competes in the pole vault during the Westchester County Track and Field Championships at the Armory in Manhattan today. Photo by Seth Harrison Hundreds of area track and field athletes competed in the 2011 Westchester Track and Field Championships at the Armory in Manhattan today. Look… Read More →
The Super 16 wrestling tournament was held at White Plains High School on Saturday afternoon.From top, Fox Lane’s Danny Ventura on his way to defeating Dobbs Ferry’s Jimmy Kyreakedes in the 119 pound weight class in the finals of the Super 16 Wrestling Tournament at White Plains High School Jan…. Read More →
Cheerleading squads from all over the lower Hudson region traveled to Croton Harmon High School for the Hudson Valley Classic High School Cheerleading Competition on Saturday afternoon.Croton cheerleaders compete at the Croton-Harmon Hudson Valley Cheerleading Classic at Croton Harmon High School Jan. 29, 2011. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The… Read More →