One of the most talked about children’s book festivals in the United States comes back for its 11th year this Saturday. The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival at the Chappaqua train station draws families from throughout the tristate area and children’s
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A fundraising effort that was launched with humble beginnings 20 years ago, has become one of the most important events of the year for dozens of families with children in and around Mount Kisco. The Mount Kisco Child Care Center
Read MoreA $210 million bond was overwhelmingly approved in the Ossining School District Tuesday. According to the district, the bond passed 1,126 to 338. The bond will cover several planned facility projects in the district. One project is the construction of
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Most people are aware that the names General Benedict Arnold and Major John Andre are synonymous with traitors. But there are perhaps many residents who may not know that their treasonous exploits played out largely in the lower Hudson Valley,
Read MoreThe Pleasantville Board of Education outlined a proposed $15 million capital project last week that would upgrade the district’s facilities but would require a December referendum to borrow most of the money for the work. District officials said they may
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Westchester’s Democratic state Assembly delegation sent a letter last week to the panel reviewing the state Foundation Aid formula urging the group to revise up to 10 points relating to education funding in New York. The seven Democratic Assemblymembers –
Read MoreThe Carmel Board of Education issued “a Call for Community Collaboration’ last week, a day after another raucous meeting where emotions were at a fever pitch and several residents were ordered to be removed. The Aug. 14 post on the
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Carmel Board of Education member Jim Wise has come under scrutiny again for remarks he made in June at a pro-Palestinian rally at the Carmel Courthouse. Four Hudson Valley lawmakers penned a letter Aug. 8 to New York State Education
Read MoreHelp wanted ads are commonly looking for qualified individuals to join the “digital workforce.” Frank Williams Jr. spoke in front of a group of teens last Wednesday afternoon about a new youth program, offering opportunities to develop the necessary skills
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The Mahopac Board of Education selected new leaders for the 2024-25 school year during its reorganization meeting earlier this month. In a closely contested race for president on July 8, Jonathan Schneider, a lifelong resident and Mahopac High School graduate,
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