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Tuckahoe Schools Recap Technology Initiative's Successes Tuckahoe Schools Recap Technology Initiative's Successes
Tuckahoe Schools Recap Technology Initiative's Successes TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Tuckahoe educators and students have been embracing computers as teaching tools ever since the school district adopted its strategic technology plan in 2013, say school officials. At a workshop earlier this month, administrators and tech team members updated the Board of Education on the plan, which, they said, has implemented a wide range of initiatives in the last two years. The most notable of those initiatives, the board was told, is the deployment of a 1:1 environment in third through 12th grades in which every student is assigned a Chromebook. Those in kindergarten t…

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Carlucci Donates Flag To Sloatsburg Public Library; Dedication Ceremony Set Carlucci Donates Flag To Sloatsburg Public Library; Dedication Ceremony Set
Carlucci Donates Flag To Sloatsburg Public Library; Dedication Ceremony Set SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- The Sloatsburg Public Library will get a brand new American flag thanks to state Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester). Carlucci's “Operation Raise the Flag” has donated Old Glory to libraries, schools, veterans’ associations, and other local organizations. A flag-raising ceremony is set at the library for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. Taps and the National Anthem will be played in the ceremony, which is expected to be attended by Carlucci, Sloatsburg Mayor Carl S. Wright, the library’s director, and members of its board. The library is located at 1 Liberty Rock…

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Real Estate
'Boulevard' Developers Seek Zoning Change For White Plains Site 'Boulevard' Developers Seek Zoning Change For White Plains Site
'Boulevard' Developers Seek Zoning Change For White Plains Site WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A New York City developer is seeking a zoning change which would allow it to build a mixed-use project in the south end of White Plains, according to a report in The Examiner News. Grid Properties has proposed the Post Road redevelopment project -- called The Boulevard -- to the city’s Common Council, the report said. Grid is seeking approval to build housing for hospital and city employees and a small retail complex in a blighted area that is now zoned for automotive dealerships, the Examiner reported. For the full story, click here. 

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Norwalk Students Make Virtual Rounds At Health Care Training Program Norwalk Students Make Virtual Rounds At Health Care Training Program
Norwalk Students Make Virtual Rounds At Health Care Training Program NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk students in a medical academy program recently got some virtual experience caring for patients, according to sponsors of the learning exercise. Twenty students from Brien McMahon High School were partnered up with peers from Norwalk Community College at the college’s Center for Science, Health and Wellness. The experimental health care program used an interdisciplinary simulation exercise to walk students through various dimensions of patient care. The high school students performed as virtual medical assistants, nurses, and physical therapy assistants during the …

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Tuckahoe Schools Mark Musical High Notes For 2015 Tuckahoe Schools Mark Musical High Notes For 2015
Tuckahoe Schools Mark Musical High Notes For 2015 EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tuckahoe school officials are calling the William E. Cottle School’s annual winter concert a “huge success.” Cottle principal George Albano said the concert featured an orchestra directed by Lubima Shentov; a chorus directed by Keiha Kim; and a band directed by Richard Grasso. Albano extended a special thanks to Russian-born classical pianist Katya Grineva, who performed at the concert, and Annbritt DuChateau, who accompanied the teachers on piano. According to Albano, Grineva will perform at Carnegie Hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, for the Tuckahoe schools commun…

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Yonkers Education Group Welcomes New Class Of Scholars, Mentors Yonkers Education Group Welcomes New Class Of Scholars, Mentors
Yonkers Education Group Welcomes New Class Of Scholars, Mentors YONKERS, N.Y. -- Excitement was in the air on a recent Tuesday night as Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) welcomed 120 ninth-graders, their families, and 55 new mentors into its Scholars Program. The organization said it launched the program in 2013 to prepare high school students for what comes after graduation -- college and careers. The holiday kick-off event also celebrated the success and dedication of the program’s junior scholars and the 65 coaches who are committed to mentoring them to, and through, high school graduation. Students themselves were pretty stoked about the opport…

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Business
Astorino, Larchmont Mayor Celebrate Opening Of New DeCicco Supermarket Astorino, Larchmont Mayor Celebrate Opening Of New DeCicco Supermarket
Astorino, Larchmont Mayor Celebrate Opening Of New DeCicco Supermarket LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- DeCicco & Sons, which says it makes customers happy with its recipe of green technology and an old-world stand on quality and service, has a new supermarket in Larchmont. DeCicco held its grand opening for the Palmer Avenue store -- the sixth in its chain -- on Friday, Dec. 18. The celebration was attended by Larchmont Mayor Anne McAndrews and Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino, who proclaimed Dec. 18 “DeCicco & Sons Recognition Day" in Westchester County. Winner of multiple accolades, including the 2015 "Best Family Owned Business Award&qu…

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Neighbors
Letter To The Editor: Let's Work Together To Repeal Common Core Letter To The Editor: Let's Work Together To Repeal Common Core
Letter To The Editor: Let's Work Together To Repeal Common Core The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters to Putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: Let's work together. There is something we can all do to repeal Common Core. Tell friends what's happening in your school. Share myths and facts sheet from our website. Distribute Stop Common Core bookmarks. Make presentations at your local school board, town hall, county legislator and more. Host a Common Core Marketing Unraveling Session Tweet @ceasecommoncore. Refuse the Tests! Join the MILLION MOM MARATHON 2016. New Yorkers United for Kids is a political action gro…

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Events
Mr. Bungles To Work Magic At Pound Ridge Library Kids' Event Mr. Bungles To Work Magic At Pound Ridge Library Kids' Event
Mr. Bungles To Work Magic At Pound Ridge Library Kids' Event POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Kids can learn cool tricks to wow friends and family with at an upcoming magic workshop at the Pound Ridge Library.Connecticut clown Mr. Bungles will be making an appearance there on Tuesday, Dec. 29. The event starts at 2 p.m. The library is located at 271 Westchester Ave. For more information, click here, or call (914) 764-5085.

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Irvington Students Use Computer Skills, Imaginations In Coding Event Irvington Students Use Computer Skills, Imaginations In Coding Event
Irvington Students Use Computer Skills, Imaginations In Coding Event IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- In a school district far, far away … OK, it was in Irvington … students wielded computer skills instead of light sabers to carve out their own galaxies.Using their imaginations, and what they learned in school, the third- through 12th-graders took part in “Hour of Code,” the district’s recent program-athon. In one of the mind-boggling exercises, they used a “Star Wars”-based module called “Building a Galaxy with Code.” Jessie Yu, a software engineer from IBM, visited the Dows Lane Elementary School to talk to third-graders about computer programming. Following an assembl…

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