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Bedford School Trustee Resigns From Seat, Cites Personal, Career Demands
Bedford Board of Education Trustee Kristine Stoker resigned from her seat last Wednesday, citing career and family demands that she had hoped to balance. Stoker, a Pound Ridge resident who was elected last year and began serving on July 1, said she was unable to juggle all of her responsibilities. She works for a large bank and has significant fiduciary responsibilities connected to the job.
Somers Softball Ends Historic Run in Section Final
SOMERS, N.Y. - After beating Brewster and Clarkstown North in the first two rounds of the sectionals, the Tuskers bought first seeded Clarkstown South in the semis. The buyer didn’t need to beware, though, and a 6-4 victory put the glass slipper on these Somers girls. But unfortunately, the ceiling proved just a little too high on May 25 at North Rockland High School, and second place would have to do. A 5-0 loss to Harrison, the end of the run didn’t put a damper on the coach. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “It’s the...
History comes alive for 4th graders
CARMEL – Nine-year-old boys and girls attending the Kent Schools complex in Carmel went back in time Tuesday and became Continental soldiers honoring the brave men and women who earned America’s independence. Students dressed as soldiers in George Washington’s Continental Army marched in formation to their camp commanded...
Mamaroneck ends three years of frustration, wins Section1 Class A boys lacrosse title
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS – Mamaroneck was tired of the drama. After suffering crushing defeats in the Section 1 Class A championship game for three consecutive years, the Tigers got back to launching helmets, sticks and gloves Tuesday following a 14-9 victory over Carmel at Yorktown High School. “I did not...
North Salem's Pequenakonck Elementary Goes Full STEAM Ahead
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Pequenakonck Elementary School is ushering in an exciting new era of learning by introducing a comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics course for all students. This expansion marks the first time such an interdisciplinary class has been widely available at the elementary school. "This shift ensures equity and access for all our students while enhancing PQ's existing offerings," said Principal Dr. Roy Martin. "The STEAM course will focus heavily on hands-on science and engineering activities, incorporating agricultural projects connected to our school chickens and garden."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Pleasantville hangs on against Bronxville for Section 1 Class D boys lacrosse repeat
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS – Pleasantville had plenty to celebrate. There was cause for concern, too, after the Panthers repeated as Section 1 Class D champions Tuesday with a 6-5 win over Bronxville at Yorktown High School. Pleasantville netted six unanswered goals during a dream sequence first quarter but was shut...
As Predicted, Greeley vs. Yorktown in Class B; Carmel Makes History
If you recall our late-March preview section, we pretty much predicted everything to a T in this here Boys’ Lax Notebook, especially in Class B where we stated the following: The fact that Mahopac lost so much to graduation across the field certainly opens the door for Horace Greeley to take aim at seven-time NYS champion Yorktown, which, after securing its 41st Section 1 crown remains the team to beat until proven otherwise. But, dang, Greeley is loaded at the top end – Matthew Byrne, Jameson Blakeslee, Jack Holub and Connor Lummel – and the Quakers have an anchor to boot in G Toby Moskow.
Stretch Of Busy Road Named After 6 Fallen Veterans Who Graduated From Northern Westchester HS
A stretch of a well-traveled road in Northern Westchester has been dedicated to six fallen veterans who graduated from a nearby high school, officials announced.A section of Route 121 in Lewisboro will now be known as the “John Jay High School Veterans Memorial Highway” following a ceremony he…
Greeley Dethrones Yorktown for Section 1 Class B Chip
Consecutive losses in its previous two games against Yorktown, including the 2023 Section 1 Class B Girls’ Lacrosse Championship game, made HORACE GREELEY a wiser, hungrier team. As a result, the third-seeded Quakers dethroned the top-seeded Cornhuskers, 10-8, in the Section 1 Class B final at Lakeland High School.
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