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Brien McMahon Students Deliver Heart-Felt Message To Elementary Kids Brien McMahon Students Deliver Heart-Felt Message To Elementary Kids
Brien McMahon Students Deliver Heart-Felt Message To Elementary Kids NORWALK, Conn. -- Students in the HEART Group at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk recently spoke to fifth graders about the harmful effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and hookah pens. During the March 11 presentation, the students were asked about many aspects related to the topic, which opened up discussions about the long-term effects of smoking and the chemicals that are in cigarettes. HEART (Health Education Awareness Raised by Teens} findings were then presented in an engaging way to educate the students. Student participants included Emily Dav…
Bronxville H.S. Freshmen Learn Through New Interdisciplinary Science Course Bronxville H.S. Freshmen Learn Through New Interdisciplinary Science Course
Bronxville H.S. Freshmen Learn Through New Interdisciplinary Science Course BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Freshmen at Bronxville High School are learning about the scientific concept of waves through an interdisciplinary course utilizing elements of physics, chemistry, biology and earth science.The pilot course was announced by the school district in a statement issued this week. “This concept crosses all disciplines of science and therefore allows students to observe how fundamental components of the universe play essential roles in the physical and life sciences,” Principal Ann Meyer said. “The interdisciplinary approach to understanding a concept will allow our students to …
Ridgewood High School Band Director Receives Coaching Award Ridgewood High School Band Director Receives Coaching Award
Ridgewood High School Band Director Receives Coaching Award RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood school district on Thursday took to Facebook account to recognize one of its own.Ridgewood High School Band Director John Luckenbill was recently named one of 50 national recipients of the Positive Coaching Allicance's Double-Goald Coach Award, an honor presented to coaches who strive to win, yet focus primarily on teaching life lessons through sports, according to the district. Luckenbill leads the high school's marching band program, guiding the teens with five principles or "stars," as reflected on the band's uniforms: trust, pride, leadership, r…
Panelists Announced For Rye Drug, Alcohol Discussion Panelists Announced For Rye Drug, Alcohol Discussion
Panelists Announced For Rye Drug, Alcohol Discussion RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye Youth Council has released its lineup for the 2016 Drug and Alcohol Panel Discussion, according to a statement from the group.The event, geared toward Rye High School students and their parents, is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 31 at the high school. This year's event is called "Teens and Substances -- Their Health, The Law and Your Liability." Rye's newly appointed Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran will appear before the community as part of the expert panel, according to planners. Also on the panel will be Dr. Gigi Madore, medical director of the Emergency …
Construction On Ashford Ave. Bridge In Dobbs Ferry Worries Store Owners Construction On Ashford Ave. Bridge In Dobbs Ferry Worries Store Owners
Construction On Ashford Ave. Bridge In Dobbs Ferry Worries Store Owners DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Construction that has begun on the Ashford Avenue bridge, which connects Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley, has some shopkeepers in the area nervous, according to News 12. The bridge is surrounded by several businesses. According to News 12, the construction has so far allowed two lanes of traffic in each direction over the bridge. Still, shopkeepers are nervous their businesses may be affected and are trying to stay positive, according to News 12. The project, to be completed in four stages, will at times force drivers to deal with fewer lanes of traffic over the bridge, accordi…
Brewster Residents Rail Against Development Plan Brewster Residents Rail Against Development Plan
Brewster Residents Rail Against Development Plan BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Brewster village Board of Trustees listened recently as much of the public spoke out against a proposed urban renewal plan, according to The Examiner. The two-hour meeting, which took place at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, allowed residents to voice their opinions on the plan, which Brewster officials hope will serve as something of a "reboot" for the village, according to The Examiner. At least one area resident said he wanted the village to use the land for private investments, according to The Examiner. Village officials, who admitted that there is much wo…
Garrity To Run For State House Seat Representing Fairfield Garrity To Run For State House Seat Representing Fairfield
Garrity To Run For State House Seat Representing Fairfield TRUMBULL, Conn. – The Democratic chairman of Trumbull’s Planning and Zoning Commission has announced his candidacy for state representative for the 134th District, which includes parts of Fairfield and Trumbull. Fred Garrity said he filed his candidate paperwork with Connecticut’s State Elections Commission earlier this week. “I am running for state representative for very practical reasons,” said Garrity. “I believe that financial accountability at the state level needs improvement.” In his statement, Garrity called for a number of reforms, including deeper and more frequent monitoring of…
Westchester Ranks Among Healthiest Counties Westchester Ranks Among Healthiest Counties
Westchester Ranks Among Healthiest Counties Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties are among the most healthy in the state, according to a recent study published online. The annual rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation utilize a number of data sources, including community safety, income, employment, education, air and water quality and quality of care, according to the website. All four of the local counties were listed in the top 10 out of New York state's more than 60 counties. The highest ranked local counties were Putnam and Westchester, which ranked as numbers two and three, respectively. Dutchess and Rock…
Rye Brook's Crawford Park Receives State Grant To Upgrade Facilities Rye Brook's Crawford Park Receives State Grant To Upgrade Facilities
Rye Brook's Crawford Park Receives State Grant To Upgrade Facilities RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Rye Brook's Crawford Park has recently been awarded $398,326 in state grant money that will allow park leaders to upgrade numerous facilities, according to a statement from a nonprofit advocacy group.“In the next two years Crawford Park is going to be getting an extensive and much needed make-over," said Laura Klein, president of Friends of Crawford Park. “The town of Rye and the Friends of Crawford Park submitted an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in October 2015 and in late January we were granted the money.” Among the projects likely to be …
NFL Executive Admits Football Linked To Brain Damage NFL Executive Admits Football Linked To Brain Damage
NFL Executive Admits Football Linked To Brain Damage For the first time since the controversial topic of degenerative brain disease linked to professional football has been in the public consciousness, an NFL executive has come forward, admitting that a connection between the medical condition and the game does exist, according to multiple media outlets. Jeff Miller, the league's executive vice president for health and safety, was testifying before the House Committee on Energy & Commerce on Monday when he discussed the connection between brain disease and the NFL while answering a question from Dr. Ann McKee, a Boston University neuropath…
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