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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...
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.
Glen Rock High School 2024 Graduate Crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Julia Livolsi, a Glen Rock High School 2024 graduate, was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA on June 23, 2024, according to PageantUpdate.info. Neighbor Pat Zengel spilled the beans!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Livolsi, 19, will go on to represent New Jersey at Miss Teen USA at the Peacock Theater, Hollywood, CA, in August. Livolsi plans to pursue a degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism in the Newhouse School at Syracuse University this fall. A native of Glen Rock, Julia Livolsi was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA on 23 June 2024 and will represent New Jersey at Miss Teen USA 2024 in Hollywood, California. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Yonkers My Brother's Keeper explores the 'masks' young men of color wear and project
Students at Roosevelt High School Early College Studies recently participated in a program called, “The Masks We Wear." The students first met to identify words associated with how they feel on the inside, and how they would like the world to see them on the outside. During the second part of the program, the young men made plaster masks of their own faces and wrote their words on the masks.
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...
Ramapo Indian Hills board to meet Monday, days after rescinding new super's contract
OAKLAND — The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday night, the first since it rescinded the five-year $1.9 million contract for its new superintendent. The board is expected to discuss unspecified personnel issues at the 7 p.m. meeting on the day Ronnie...
Warwick graduates 335 at Class of 2024 Commencement
WARWICK- Warwick Valley High School graduated 335 students during the Class of 2024 Commencement over the weekend. Warwick Valley High School Principal Georgianna Diopoulos welcomed families and friends and told everyone that for many of these students, she was their middle school principal way back in sixth grade. “To my...
Bergen’s Care for Vets Gets Recognized
PARAMUS, N.J. – For the second consecutive year, Bergen Community College has secured a “Companies That Care” award from the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and Commerce Magazine. Lauding the College’s work for supporting military veterans, the CIANJ honored Professor Julie Seda at a...
Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Ian Park, Reflects on Time in Paramus District
PARAMUS, NJ – In the district since third grade, Ian Park attended Ridge Ranch Elementary School and East Brook Middle School before attending Paramus High School. He will be heading to Harvard University in the fall, studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology. Ian said he did not expect to be named valedictorian of PHS. “I was honestly very surprised when I learned that I was the valedictorian, particularly because it was not something that I was truly working toward during my time in Paramus High School,” he explained. “I was also extraordinarily happy that I received recognition for...
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...
Above and beyond: Here are Chester's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Chester Academy selected Nina Melone and Andre Jenkins. Here are their profiles:. Nina Melone. GPA: 95. Class Rank: 13. Varsity Sports: Soccer. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society; Safe School Ambassadors; Key Club. Athletic...
School board to hold executive session, then elect president, vice president Tuesday; trustees ‘may’ adopt cell phone policy
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Pelham Union Free School District. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. The Board of Education will meet at 6pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Room 280 in Pelham Middle...
Hawthorne Environmentally Minded Students Present: "Think Globally, Act Locally"
HACKENSACK, NJ - Leaving it green until the fall, the Hawthorne Environmental Commission presented "Think Globally, Act Locally", a take-charge initiative to make a difference on environmental issues with students' help. On June 10, 2024, the annual school presentation to the Hawthorne Environmental Commission concerning student participation in environmental education activities was held in the Hawthorne High School auditorium. The program provided teachers with an opportunity to showcase any activities they have done with their students relating to preservation of the environment. In addition, local Hawthorne businesses and residents received special recognition for their environmental leadership and...
Ridgewood Student Develops Artificial Intelligence Project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ilana Whittaker, a Ridgewood native and a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed her senior thesis. Her project, ChordCraft: AI Chord Generator VST, was Ilana's Major Qualifying Project (MQP) that may help pave the way for the future of artificial intelligence. "It's inspiring to see the creativity and skills that our students bring to these projects, as well as the professionalism with which they present their research," says Arne Gericke, interim dean of undergraduate studies and director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. "Their experience managing a major project like this-including identifying a problem and researching all the...
Dominican University New York Names Vice President for Mission and Ministry; Veolia Scholarships Totaling $65,000 Help Local Students; Briefs
Dominican University New York Names Vice President for Mission and Ministry. Dominican University New York has named Sr. Jennifer Schaaf, O.P., D.Min. for the newly-created position of vice president for mission and ministry, effective September 1. Sr. Schaaf is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt and has been working for the past 11 years as assistant chaplain at Saint Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University in New Haven, CT.
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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