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Zucker School of Medicine Ranked Among Top Schools for Research and Diversity by U.S. News and World Report
The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is proud to announce that it has been ranked among the top medical schools nationwide in research and diversity according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings. This is the ninth consecutive year the medical school has been recognized for research and the fourth year it has been ranked as one of the most diverse medical schools in the country.
NYC planning a school cellphone ban for February, principals say
New York City, the nation’s largest school system, is considering a plan to ban cellphones in its roughly 1,600 schools starting in February, according to several principals briefed on the possible policy. Schools would have to come up with their own policies, principals told Chalkbeat, whether they collect devices...
Wood-Ridge Senior High School Announces Honor Roll for the 4th Marking Period of 2023-24
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- Wood-Ridge Senior High School announced the Honor Rolls for the fourth and final marking period of the 2023 - 2024 school year. Highest Honors - 12 Argueta Ramos, Jair Campo, Kiara* Habib, Matthew Huang, Anthony* Mercado, Jazlynn Patel, Krishna Tevletidis, NicholasCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER High Honors - 12 Herman, Ryan Marchitelli, Michael Honors - 12 Dahnoun, Celia Fabi, Dante Gardella, Alison MacDonald, Hannah Paar, Rebecca Sebastian, Lily Stasion, Samantha Highest Honors - 11 Empuerto, Klyd Thomas Jet Imasa, Mikaela Izaguirre, Matthew Rivera, Brielle Sancilio, Olivia High Honors - 11 Corcoran, Gray Lora, Sophia Marquez, BridgetDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Honors - 11 Acemyan, Maryana Aguilar-Erazo, Daniel Ahmad, Saira Avila, Zyra Cala, Anthony Castellano, Christopher David, Chloe Gentile, Gianfranco Kerr, Erin Kubik, Martin Liz, Aileen Mascuch, Payton Portuondo, Emily Romero, Mia Sawicki, Nicole Turi, Natalie Highest Honors - 10 Castillo, Mardaux Chughtai, Nayab* Dontas, Gabrielle Patel, Mahi Schweizer, Christopher Honors - 10 Drotos, Anthony Lopez, Giulliano LoPresti, Chase Matavelli, Joao Matejko, Nicholas Petruno, Joseph Rodzen, Maximilian Wall, Jake Highest Honors - 9 Altidor, Destiny Caprio, Jack Mabel, Nicolas McCotter, Madeline Metcalfe, Jacob Nayak, Diya Peralta, Dayana Pfeiffer, Justin Rashed, Rachelle High Honors - 9 Andrade, Isaac Garofalo, Thomas Kennedy, Kayla Volcy, Isabella Honors - 9 Alpaca, Brianna Bellini, Domenic Cannizzaro, John Fonnegra, Leonardo Ghotra, Ranveer Khiljee, Aleena Samwail, Maria *Denotes the Wood-Ridge Academy of Science and Technology Read: Wood-Ridge Junior High School Announces Honor Roll for the 4th Marking Period of 2023-24 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The effects of inadequate food, housing, and health care on student attrition
Researchers at CUNY SPH have published a study highlighting the compounded effects of unmet needs for housing, food, health care, and mental health treatment on CUNY students' academic success and persistence to graduation. This critical research aims to guide higher education institutions in developing targeted support mechanisms to promote student health and degree attainment.
Molloy University Athletes Excel at 2024 Team IMPACT Fellowship Summit
Molloy University's Laurette Schaumloffel and Bella Bigeni of the women's lacrosse and field hockey teams, respectively, attended the 2024 Team IMPACT Fellowship Summit at Boston University, marking the official beginning of their role as fellows with Team IMPACT. Molloy University's partnership with Team IMPACT started in January 2023. There have...
Floral Park-Bellerose Schools Host Summer Enrichment Program
From July 8 through August 2, the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District is hosting a Summer Enrichment Program for its students. There are five programs that students may choose from, each one with various classes. One STEAM-focused program offers classes in edible sciences, coding, robotics, rocketry. There are also programs centered in sports and fitness, visual arts world languages and culture and performing arts.
Comptroller Phillips Hosts Summer Intern from Roslyn High School
Each summer, Nassau County Comptroller Phillips hosts a summer internship program that provides graduate, college, or high school students with the opportunity for career exploration and development, and to learn new skills. This year Roslyn High School student Allena Kim — who is also a former martial arts student of...
Goodbye to Retiring Faculty Members
Mamaroneck is often praised for its athletics, school spirit and teachers. Amongst these three aspects of the MHS community, there exists one man: Coach Michael Chiapparelli. Chiapparelli, affectionately known as Chap, has led Mamaroneck to four state championships across boys’ hockey and baseball, coached modified girls’ hockey, and has served as a Physical Education teacher in the district for 45 years.
DIGroup Architecture makes NYC Debut with completion of new pre-K-5 school
New Brunswick, NJ/ Brooklyn, NY — Widely acknowledged for its education-focused projects across all levels of academia, DIGroup Architecture (DIG) has completed its first New York City School project – P.S. 748, The Albee Square Campus in Brooklyn. The new school is part of the city’s commitment to add 45,000 seats across the city as scheduled in the New York City School Construction Authority’s (NYC SCA) 2020-24 Capital Plan.
Artist Gives Brooklyn Students a Therapeutic Outlet With ‘Heal Through Art’
A formerly homeless artist is using his story and talents to encourage young minds in need of a creative outlet through his program, Heal Through Art, in select public schools and community centers in the borough. In a world where creativity is often stifled by self doubt, Robin Reyes uses...
Brownsville students on mission to homeland in Ghana
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A contingent of 15 students and three chaperons are next month heading on a mission to Ghana, West Africa as part of the Brownsville Abroad program at Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) High School on Bristol Street, Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Mercy And Verizon Provide STEM Training For Kids From Under-Resourced Schools
Classmates and families looked on approvingly as Vincent watched the delivery of his palm-sized Clash of Clans-inspired Ninja figure from a 3D printer. Some onlookers used their phones to snap pictures of the student and his project. It was July 17, nearing the last day of the Verizon Innovative Learning...
Jenna Stamps Named Dance Head Coach
BRONX, N.Y. – Jenna Stamps has been selected to lead the Fordham dance team as its new head coach, it was announced on Monday by Athletic Director Ed Kull. Originally from Massachusetts, Stamps is a professional dancer and choreographer with vast experience as a competition dancer in all styles, including acrobatics.
Improved Pedestrian Walkways Are Critical To Safety of Mamaroneck High School Students
Amidst the constant “hustle and bustle” of Larchmont-Mamaroneck traffic on Rockland and Weaver, these congested streets feature worn pathways for pedestrian walking, and both streets’ bridges over the bustling I-95 highway and Metro-North Railroad tracks are in poor condition. A landscape of crumbling concrete, hazardous blind turns...
Schools: Supply Drives, New Leaders at Huntington, South Huntington
Numerous organizations are collecting school supplies for students. Here are a few: The office of Assemblyman Steve Stern is collecting supplies for the Scott Martella Supply Our Students Drive 2024, now through July 31, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM. The office is located at 95 Broad Hollow Road, Read More ...
Manchester Baseball Field: To Renovate or Not to Renovate
The Mamaroneck High School (MHS) varsity baseball team, a consistent powerhouse in Section 1, is a force to be reckoned with. Under the guidance of Coach Michael Chiaparelli, Coach Donald Novak, Coach Ryan Preusse, and Coach Joe Glaser, the team has consistently produced skilled and tightly-knit rosters. The leadership and high-level coaching have propelled various Tigers teams to contend for section titles and regional championships, showcasing the success of the baseball program at Mamaroneck.
Mamaroneck Students Pursue Arts In College
MHS has a vast arts program, with classes covering topics from ceramics to filmmaking. Many gifted seniors will continue their refined artistry in college, taking with them their talent and creativity to wherever they may go. With summer just around the corner, here is a highlight commemorating graduating seniors who are pursuing art as they continue to the next milestone in their lives.
Valedictorian Farscht and Salutatorian Sodickson Leave Their Mark on MHS
Two students have left their mark on Mamaroneck High School’s halls among an extraordinarily gifted group. The class of 2024’s Valedictorian Boaz Farscht and Salutatorian Noah Sodickson should be proud of their accomplishments at MHS. These students overcame challenges and achieved academic excellence while demonstrating a tireless work ethic and commitment to their goals both in school and outside of the classroom.
Beyond Boys: Girls’ Flag Football Comes to MHS
Over the past few years, Girl’s Flag Football has become increasingly popular throughout New York, with approximately 48 high schools welcoming the sport into their athletic programs in 2022. The introduction of Flag Football in nearby schools has persuaded the Mamaroneck High School athletic program to attempt to launch varsity flag football in the Spring 2025 season. It is anticipated that an official decision by the MHS Athletic Department will be made by next year. Until then, the team will operate as a club sport. This format allows the team to meet and begin honing their skills without the pressure of competition.
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