The School Survival Kit for Parents – The Confidence Code for Girls at School

As a Mom, I’m always predicting what need will arise in the near future. I constantly run through my to-do lists. As I wrote that last sentence, I remembered five […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: From the Chairman, Peekskill Republican Committee

I find that in today’s political world, politicians fabricating horrendous stories against their opponents has become a right of campaign.  The worse that one can make the other appear to […] Read more »

Got Video? Participate in Tarrytown “SecureCam” Program

Tarrytown Police Chief John Barbelet announced the launch of the “SecureCam” Program today which encourages both private residents and commercial businesses to register their home security system and security cameras […] Read more »

Historic Hudson Valley and Brian Clowdus Announce Extension of The Sleepy Hollow Experience

Due to popular demand, Historic Hudson Valley and Brian Clowdus are announcing the addition of eight performances to the run of The Sleepy Hollow Experience, extending the production through November […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Catherine Borgia’s Deceit Shames Us All

Dear Sir/Madam: If the purpose of speech is to communicate, why then should someone say that which is not true? It is disturbing enough that we see our officials in […] Read more »

Needlepoint and the Middle School Mind at Briarcliff 

To the casual observer, it may look like simple stitching, but Todd Related Arts Teacher Diane Guida always strategically schedules a needlepoint lesson for the first few days of school.  She explained, “The […] Read more »

Habits of Mind at Todd

This September, afternoon sun and warmth created the perfect setting to take the Mindful Garden outdoors and focus on metacognition. Or, as Briarcliff Manor’s Todd School Counselor Kay Brancato describes it, “Thinking about your thinking while you’re thinking.”  She got Shelley Graham’s fourth graders […] Read more »

Familiar Themes from Mister Rogers’ Guide Ossining Educators

Echoes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in Ossining!  On August 29, during Ossining’s Opening Day assembly for teachers, administrators, and staff, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Sanchez unveiled the district’s back to school video, Mister Sanchez’s Neighborhood. Sanchez walks […] Read more »

Bubbles Flowed at the Pocantico Hills PTA Welcome Back Party 

The Pocantico Hills PTA held a Welcome Back Party for the school community on September 13.  One of the highlights of the event was a visit from the Bubble Bus. Children danced to […] Read more »

Houlihan Lawrence Presents Humanitarian Award to Lin Crispinelli

Top Producing Somers agent honored for her charitable work In recognition of the extraordinary volunteer contributions made by its real estate agents and employees, Houlihan Lawrence presented its first-ever Humanitarian […] Read more »