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Longtime educator cites being “lucky” before closing the book
CARMEL- Lou Riolo describes himself as a “very lucky man.”. The former career Carmel School District educator, who currently is employed as Assistant Superintendent of Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES, announced Sunday he is retiring at the end of the month capping a 36 year career in public education helping to shape the lives of more than 25,000 young people.
Rockland high school student recognized for invention that's helping the environment
Rep. Mike Lawler recognized Madeline Abrams, a junior at Green Meadow Waldorf School, for her invention that turns discarded plastic bottles into a rainwater capture system for gardens and landscapes.
Celebrating Somers Scholars
SOMERS, N.Y. - A number of Somers students have been recognized for their academic achievements at colleges and universities across the country! GraduationCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER James Madison University Giovanna Minuto Olivia Rossetti University of Scranton Michael McKearney Dean’s List Bucknell University Rachel DahlingDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. James Madison University Olivia Rossetti Colin Brooks Carleigh Carbonaro Springfield College Nicholas Gorman Do you have a scholar that you would like to recognize in an upcoming issue? Let us know by emailing somersrecord@halstonmedia.com For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newburgh school board proposes reduced budget ahead of revote
NEWBURGH- After its initial budget was defeated by just 95 votes on May 21st, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education worked with district administration to craft a revised budget proposal that will be considered by voters on June 18th. Newburgh’s school budget was the only Orange County school budget to fail this year.
Irvington High School Science Research Students Earn Awards
Twenty-seven members of Irvington High School’s Science Research program competed at the Somers Science Fair on June 1, and six walked away with first place honors. Irvington competed against more than 700 students from across Westchester County at the poster competition, where first-year science research students presented their proposed research.
SUNY Rockland announces 'Officer in Charge' after president, college 'part ways'
SUFFERN - SUNY Rockland Community College officials formally announced Friday that RCC's Board of Trustees and President Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo "have agreed to part ways." Negotiations of the specific terms of that arrangement are ongoing, Board of Trustees President Martin Wortendyke said in a statement. Beth Coyle, who...
Lakeland Students Earn Metro Noms for ‘Chicago’
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Members of Lakeland High School’s theater program are up for a number of Metro Awards, which highlight the “exceptional musical theater productions, talented actors and actresses and devoted creative teams” in high schools every spring. This spring’s production of “Chicago Teen Edition” earned several nominations. Those up for awards include the Lakeland High School Student Orchestra, student pit musician Jesse Ehrenreich (tuba and bass), Lily Wallace for her dance as the character Liz, and Sebastian Goldstein for his leading role as Billy Flynn. Goldstein was also nominated for a Roger Rees Award for outstanding performance in a musical. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Metros Award ceremony will take place on Monday, June 10, at the Purchase Performing Arts Center. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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