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Cassandra Huerta

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Mount Vernon Superintendent Hamilton Discusses 2015-16 Budget MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- It is hard to believe we have been on the grind for nine months already. Where did the time go? Everyone has been great. I am enjoying every minute of this journey and have met some amazing staff, parents and students. Some have said our children deserve the privilege of getting a better education. I disagree. It is not a privilege, which implies it should be earned. It is their right. Therefore, it is a social justice issue and we are obligated to set a new standard. We are literally on the verge of creating a new Mount Vernon. We have a cohesive board and a…

by Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton

05/14/2015

Neighbors

Norwalk's STAR Walk, Roll and Stroll Event Raises $120,000 NORWALK, Conn. -- More than $120,000 was raised and more than 600 people attended the 10th Annual STAR Walk, Roll and Stroll at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport on May 3. The Walk and Family Fun Day benefited individuals who have intellectual disabilities and programs offered by STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way. Attendees enjoyed a day at the oceanside park, a 1-mile walking path, breakfast, lunch, children’s activities and demonstrations by area organizations, such as the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk High School ROTC and NHS singer Kazie Jones, Marvin School Dancers, Musician Ste…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

News

Briarcliff, Ossining Scuttle Annexation Plans BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The battle over election districts between the village of Briarcliff Manor and the town of Ossining has come to an end. The Briarcliff Manor Village Board passed a resolution on May 6 directing the village counsel to take all necessary steps to discontinue the pending court action, according to a village statement.. The Town of Ossining and the Village of Briarcliff Manor reviewed the benefits and impacts from the requested annexation of Election Districts 17 and 20 to the Village of Briarcliff Manor, according to the statement. The economics of annexation…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

Neighbors

New Rochelle Library President Backs E-Cigarette Smoking Ban In Work Places NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle Library Board of Trustees President Haina Just-Michael advocated a ban on the use of electronic cigarettes in work environments, when she addressed the Westchester Board of Legislators on Monday. Pending legislation would amend the Westchester Smoke Free Work Site Law, which presently bans smoking in work places including bars and restaurants in Westchester County, to include the use of electronic cigarettes. Just-Michael cited the New Rochelle Library’s ban on e-cigarettes, put in place more than a year ago, as an example for the county to follow. “W…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

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New Canaan Alumnus To Receive 2015 Country School Alumni Award NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Zach Iscol (Class of '94) will be presented with the New Canaan Country School Alumni Award on the school’s campus Friday. The New Canaan Country School Alumni Award is presented each year to honor an alumna or alumnus who best embodies the statement from the school’s mission, “New Canaan Country School inspires students to be lifelong learners with the courage and confidence to make a positive contribution to the world.” “Zach’s military and post-military career is remarkable and certainly exemplifies our school’s mission in so many ways,” said Interim Head of Sc…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

News

Weston Historical Society Hosting Talk On Dam, Saugatuck Reservoir WESTON, Conn. -- As part of the focus on its Landmark Homes of Weston exhibit, the Weston Historical Society will host George S. Logan of the Aquarion Water Co. for a lecture on the plan, design and construction of the Samuel Senior Dam and the Saugatuck Reservoir. The lecture will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the museum on the Coley Homestead, 104 Weston Road. The museum will be open from 1:30 to 4 p.m Sunday for visitors to view the Landmark Homes exhibit. Logan is director of environmental management and government relations for Aquarion. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree (1…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

Schools

Eastchester Public Schools Offer Summer History Camp EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester Historical Society is holding a summer history camp for interested students entering fifth- through eighth-grade. The camp is a one-week session that allows motivated students to explore topics of interest about the history of the town through local guest speakers, historical re-enactors, local field trips, newly discovered documents, video clips, DVDs, and hands on activities. Students will experience first hand what it was like to live during Colonial times, fight in the American Revolution and Civil War, attend a one-room school house in 1835, su…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

Schools

White Plains-Based Organization Announces Expansion, Award Recipients WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Today's Students Tomorrow's Teachers recently has announced the details of its new Male Teacher of Color Initiative, which has proved to be a solution to achieving goals President Barack Obama set forth just days later for the launch of My Brother's Keeper Alliance. For two decades, TSTT has been successfully addressing the serious diversity gap in the nation’s schools by developing and implementing a pioneering and viable program to attract and mentor high school students of color to pursue the noble profession of teaching. TSTT’s plan to build on its track …

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

Neighbors

Norwalk Hospital Staff Member Receives Award At Tiny Miracles Gala DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tiny Miracles Foundation had its 10th Anniversary Gala on April 24 at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien. The event was led by co-chairs Ashley Dineen (Darien), Marisela Esposito (Weston), PJ Marcella (New Canaan) and Ariane Triay (Stamford). The evening included dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions for 300 attendees, raising more than $250,000 for the charity. It was an evening filled with emotional speeches, an inspiring video and a celebration of milestones and accomplishments of the organization. TTMF presented its first “Miracle Maker” awards to …

by Cassandra Huerta

05/14/2015

Neighbors

Graphic Artist With Green Roots Honored For Tree Advocacy NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Tree Alliance plans to honor graphic designer Ron Muller as its 2015 Tree Advocate of the Year on May 16 at the ninth annual Connecticut Tree Festival in Cranbury Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artwork Muller created as a volunteer has enhanced all of the signs and publications produced during the last three years for the alliance and the free festival for families in the park. A plaque is to be presented to Muller at the festival, recognizing his volunteerism. Dan Landau, president of the Norwalk Tree Alliance, said Muller’s graphics have added a compelli…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/13/2015

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