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SUNY student who stormed into office and tore down pro-Israel banners claims administrator ‘attacked’ him: suit
A student who filmed himself storming into a New York college administrator’s office and tearing down two pro-Israel banners is suing the school – and claiming the official “violently” attacked him. Purchase College administrator Paul Nicholson allegedly attacked sophomore Cesar Paul who went into his office and tore down a pair of banners that said “We Stand with Israel” on Dec. 12, 2023 because they made classmates feel threatened and marginalized, the student said in the lawsuit. But after he took down the pieces, Nicholson — an ombudsman who runs two other programs at the Westchester County school in the SUNY system...
New Carmel school superintendent hits the ground running
CARMEL – Erin Meehan-Fairben walked into her new office for the first time Monday as Carmel’s new superintendent of schools. Walking in was emotional for the career educator since her father, the late Richard Meehan, sat in the same chief school administrator’s chair at the district’s administrative office in Patterson 51 years ago when he served as Carmel superintendent.
John Jay's Top Students Share Words of Wisdom at Graduation
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On June 18, friends, family, and faculty gathered at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts for the graduation of the John Jay High School Class of 2024. Leading the class academically were valedictorian Alice Cai and salutatorian Shayna Kar, who along with student speaker Sofia Verone offered words of wisdom for their classmates and reflected on their time at John Jay High School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Valedictorian - Alice Cai Good evening to the family, friends, faculty, and John Jay Class of 2024. The world is full of unanswered questions....
Peekskill City School District celebrates 100th year with alumni.
Peekskill City School District celebrated its 100th year with various centennial events throughout the school year, including alumni visits, reunions, and festivities. Mr. Andrew “Andy” H. Addoms, a graduate of Peekskill Military Academy in 1960, returned to his alma mater just before the end of the monumental year. Accompanied by friends Alyssa and Alan, Andy toured the administration building, reminiscing about his time at the academy and generously donating historical items to the District's collection.
For new Newburgh school board, another chaotic meeting
NEWBURGH – Another smooth start followed by anger and acrimony visited Newburgh’s school board as three new members took their seats at Tuesday’s 6 p.m. meeting. Board clerk Matthew McCoy swore in incumbents Christine Bello and Philip Howard, and new members, Thomasina Bello and Mackenzie Bousche. The board elected Christine Bello as president and Victoria Bousche as vice president by votes of 5-3; Lotitia Politi did not attend. Victoria Bousche and Mackenzie Bousche are sisters; Thomasina Bello is the niece of Christine Bello.
Construction underway at Brewster schools
BREWSTER – Members of the Brewster school community gathered at Bears Field as the summer break got underway Monday to celebrate the capital project approved by voters in 2023. As shovels were placed in the ground, Assistant Superintendent Victor Karlsson told some 75 attendees including teachers, residents, parents, students,...
What's Next for the Somers High School Class of 2024?
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers High School Class of 2024 will be attending 111 different colleges in 27 states! Alabama The University of AlabamaCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Arizona University of Arizona California University of California San Diego State University Connecticut University of Connecticut Fairfield University University of Hartford University of New Haven Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sacred Heart University Wesleyan University Western Connecticut State University Delaware University of DelawareDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Florida Florida Atlantic University Florida State University University of Florida Lynn University University of Tampa Georgia Savannah College of Art and Design University of Georgia Indiana Indiana University-Bloomington Purdue University Louisiana Tulane University of Louisiana Maine University of Maine Maryland Loyola...
Dr. Blanch Bids Farewell to Somers Schools
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers Board of Education faced criticism last week after not acting to renew longtime schools Superintendent Dr. Ray Blanch’s contract. During an emotionally charged special meeting last week, representatives of the district’s faculty, staff, and community heaped words of praise on the departing leader, calling him the epitome of honesty, integrity, respect, and trust.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We are better educators and people because of your guidance and support,” former Somers Middle School principal Jeffrey Getman told Blanch. Getman is now a counselor at Primrose Elementary School. Blanch had sought...
Newburgh board of education approves three administrators in special Sunday session
NEWBURGH – Following debate on procedure and legality of conducting a special Sunday meeting, the Newburgh Board of Education approved three administration appointments without discussion. The board approved the contract for Deputy Superintendent Onyx Peterson through June 30, 2027 at a salary of $230,000 through June 30, 2025 with...
Somers Alum Earns Trio of Journalism Awards
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association recently announced that Christina Locurto of the Somers High School Class of 2015 has earned three Keystone Media Awards for excellence in journalism. Locurto, a General Assignment Reporter with The York Dispatch, a Gannett newspaper located in York, Pennsylvania, won first, second and third place in the following categories for writing and video production:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER First Place, News Multimedia Category: A video timeline and history of the Central York School book ban Second Place, Business/Consumer Category: A feature story which investigated the world of ghost...
RCC Firings, Layoffs and Dismissals Begin as Part of Multi-Million Dollar Plan to Fix $5 Million Deficit
SUFFERN NY – On Thursday June 27th, “Phase 3” of the SUNY Rockland’s plan to slash costs by up to $5 million dollars began with the dismissal or 30-day notice of a number of Rockland Community College Employees. Several key positions were immediately eliminated, as well...
Fourth graders learned about WWII
On a hot morning, with just about a week of school left in the year, Highland Falls Intermediate School fourth graders proved that this year, if nothing else, they learned to be a great audience. The students spent about an hour listening to and asking questions of Fort Montgomery’s Ray...
Area Residents Named Top Student-Athletes at The Harvey School
KATONAH, N.Y. - Junior Ryan Byrne of Katonah and sophomore Casey Kelly of South Salem have been selected as the top student-athletes of the spring term at The Harvey School. In making the announcement, Harvey’s Director of Athletics Ray Lacen said, “Ryan and Casey have performed admirably in both their academics and in their sports this spring and are well-deserving of the honor.” Byrne, who has made the head’s list in his studies, had a breakout season in varsity lacrosse this spring. He scored 35 goals and collected 18 assists, finishing the season second on the team in...
WCSU On Path To 'Stability'
Western Connecticut State University is on a path toward stability, according to the school’s interim President, who outlined a multipronged approach to achieve financial stability after years of declining enrollment. This includes increasing enrollment of graduate and international students and boosting on-campus housing. There has reportedly been a 29% rise in transfer student deposits and a 40% increase in on-campus housing deposits. The university projects balanced budgets for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, despite reliance on short-term state and federal funds.
Hudson Link: From Incarceration to Graduation
“Hudson Link, and college education, is not just a gift for that student, changing his life. It’s a gift for the people who are going back to their families, back to their communities and back to the world we all live in,” says Sean Pica, executive director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. Hudson Link provides college educations, reentry support and life skills to incarcerated people in six correctional facilities, including two in Westchester County – Sing Sing in Ossining, and Taconic in Bedford Hills. The organization currently works with 11 college partners, including Ivy Leaguers like Columbia University, and several local schools – Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, Vassar in Poughkeepsie, Mount Saint Mary in Newburgh, and St. Thomas Aquinas in Rockland County.
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