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Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach'
Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few …
Juneteenth: Rockland honors Arlene Clinkscale, NY's 1st Black woman schools superintendent
NEW CITY ‒ Arlene Clinkscale, a ceiling-shattering educator, has been honored as a Rockland County Trailblazer as part of Juneteenth celebrations. The first Black female principal in Rockland and first Black female schools superintendent in New York state was presented the award Thursday by the county's Human Rights Commission. Clinkscale was introduced by...
Tax Penalty Refund Bill Passes NYS Assembly and Senate and Awaits the Governor's Signature
New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin passed 41 two-house bills during the 2024 legislative session which just ended on June 6 making her once again the leading bill-passer in the NYS Assembly. Of particular significance to the Village of Scarsdale is Paulin’s bill which permits the Village of Scarsdale to give refunds of tax penalties charged to residents as a result of late tax payments made last year.
These suburbs have the best public schools in the NYC area
NEW YORK CITY - Ranking and review site Niche.com has come out with their list of the "2024 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in the New York City Area." Scardale in Westchester County finished first, followed by Woodbury and Syosset. "Living in Scarsdale offers residents a sparse suburban feel...
Anti-DEI parents sue Croton-Harmon schools over limiting kids' free speech
A group of parents who don't want their kids to be forced to use other students' preferred pronouns, among other grievances, has sued the Croton-Harmon school district, alleging violations of their children's free speech rights. The three parents, who are not identified by name in the lawsuit, are represented by the conservative advocacy group Parents Defending Education. The parents hold a litany of conservative views on social issues and say that the school district's policies prohibiting hateful...
Ex-Bergen town employee claims age discrimination, wrongful termination in lawsuit
A former assistant treasurer working for Upper Saddle River is accusing the borough of firing him for a younger employee. Jeffrey Smyrychynski, a 54-year-old Oakland resident who filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court last week, said he was hired in July 2017 as an assistant treasurer with Upper Saddle River.
Paterson mall owners move to evict IHOP over $1M in unpaid rent, fees
PATERSON — The IHOP restaurant at the Center City Mall closed down on Saturday, amid a court battle involving allegations that the business owners owe more than $1.1 million in rent and other payments. Center City filed court papers seeking the IHOP’s eviction on June 6, claiming the business...
Lane Closure: Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected In Multiple Municipalities
Officials are advising motorists who travel in Westchester to watch out for an upcoming lane closure that will affect traffic on a busy parkway in multiple municipalities. A single lane of the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck A…
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