Briarcliff Manor
Cash-Strapped New York Archdiocese To Close 2 Dozen Schools
The Archdiocese of New York has decided to close 22 elementary schools and two high schools that have been deemed financially “at risk.”
Brooke Astor’s Art, Jewelry And Furnishings To Be Auctioned Off For Charity
In keeping with Astor’s wishes and life’s motto that “money is like manure; it should be spread around,” all the proceeds from the sale will go to the institutions and causes she supported.
Briarcliff Manor Ball Fields To Be Remediated After Cancer Deaths
It might never be known for sure how several children in Briarcliff Manor developed terminal cancer, but their families are absolutely convinced that the cause is contaminated soil at two ball fields at the high school.
Westchester Families Suing School District Over Possibly Carcinogenic Fields
Two ballfields at Briarcliff Manor High School have been fenced off since 2010, the year athlete Demetri Demeropoulos died from a cancer some believe is linked to the dirt below the surface.
President Obama Signs Irene Disaster Declaration For Upstate New York Counties
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in New York after Tropical Storm Irene, freeing up federal recovery funds.
Rabies Alert Issued In Westchester County After 25 Cases Reported
There have been 25 rabies cases in Westchester County this year – the most in the state.
Tick-Borne Disease Babesiosis Spreads In Hudson Valley
Lyme Disease is still the most prevalent tick-borne illness in the Hudson Valley, but doctors at the New York Medical College in Valhalla are warning about another disease.
H.S. Students Rally Against Shorter School Schedule
“We want to have this academic time. We value our education,” said junior Jordan Mendelson.
Schedule Change Prompts Student Protest At Briarcliff High School
They will be protesting the change in schedule from 9 periods to 8 periods.
Briarcliff Manor Students, Parents Fight Schedule Changes
A longer school day, fewer elective courses, and teacher layoffs are among proposed changes that have the town of Briarcliff Manor up in arms Thursday.
Pace University To Sell Its Briarcliff Campus
Pace University officials announced this week plans to sell its 35-acre campus in Briarcliff Manor and move the dorms, offices and classrooms there to its main campus in Pleasantville.
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