Month: August 2016

Community

Precautions to avoid mosquito-borne diseases

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and the county Department of Health continue to advise residents on how to protect themselves from mosquito bites this season. “The county is working diligently to address the Zika virus through education, surveillance and mosquito control,” Astorino said. “Although there are currently no locally acquired […]

Community

Arts & Craft Beer Fest offers unique events

Still creating buzz in Westchester County, the 2016 Arts & Craft Beer Fest continues to offer local residents and visitors a calendar of unique events that provide just the right mix of excitement for arts enthusiasts and craft beer lovers. Organized by ArtsWestchester in partnership with Half Time, Taste NY […]

Community

Westchester Parks Foundation unveils new website

The Westchester Parks Foundation, formerly known as Friends of Westchester County Parks, has unveiled its new website that reflects a rebranding imitative announced earlier last month. The rebranded website can be found by visiting theWPF.org. According to Joe Stout, Executive Director, the Westchester Parks Foundation name better reflects the nonprofit […]

Education

New president preparing for first year at Manhattanville

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ollowing his appointment as the new president of Manhattanville College, Dr. Michael Geisler announced that the college is currently planning an inauguration ceremony for Oct. 23. Geisler began his presidential duties at Manhattanville College on July 1 after a unanimous decision by the college’s board of trustees this past December […]

News

Opt-out proposal could punish school districts

A proposed federal education regulation, which would strip Title I funding for public schools with excessive opt-out rates of standardized testing, has ignited opposition from parents, lawmakers and education professionals in Westchester County. Following an Aug. 1 deadline for public comments, the U.S. Department of Education began a final approval […]