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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 Board of Education welcomes new members.
At the Peekskill Board of Education reorganization meeting, two members took their Oath of Office. Christina Washington, a newcomer, and Allen Jenkins, Jr., an incumbent, were sworn in as board members. Michael Simpkins was sworn in as the new Board President, and Allen Jenkins, Jr. accepted the role of Vice President. Outgoing Board President Branwen MacDonald and outgoing trustee Pamela Hallman-Johnson were thanked for their service on the board.
New Superintendent Takes Command At Carmel School District
On Monday, July 1, Erin Meehan-Fairben officially began her position as superintendent of Putnam County's Carmel Central School District, to which she holds deeply personal ties. A native of the area, Fairben was born in Putnam County Hospital and was raised within the Carmel community until she was around 5...
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....
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...
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...
Katonah-Lewisboro School District Welcomes Dr. Blanch
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - In his first public remarks since being announced as the Katonah-Lewisboro School District’s next superintendent, Dr. Raymond Blanch has promised to prepare students for “whatever challenges will come their way.” “Wherever they decide to go, whatever the pathways they lead, they must be prepared to find the next best opportunity going forward,” he told the school board’s June 20 meeting. Moments earlier, the board had voted unanimously to name him KLSD’s superintendent of schools, the same post he’s held since 2011 in neighboring Somers. “I’m just so excited to come to Katonah,” he said....
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