By LARRY THAUL Overall, there has been a surge of domestic violence reports nationwide since June. Fully one in four people may experience an abusive relationship over a lifetime. More than 15 million children in the U.S. live in homes where domestic violence has occurred at least once, making them […]
Education
Harrison HS quarantines nearly 200
A potential super-spreader situation led to nearly 200 people entering a temporary quarantine after a high school student in the area tested positive for COVID-19. School officials in Westchester County at the Harrison School District announced that the student was last in the building on Friday, Oct. 9. The student […]
Virtual Youth Town Hall series kicks off
The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, WPWDB, in association with area youth service agencies, is hosting a series of Virtual Youth Town Halls—forums for questions, ideas and opinions voiced by and for youth of Westchester and Putnam counties. The Youth Town Halls put young adults front and center, providing them with […]
Prepare for online learning
Online classes may not be what students thought they were signing up for, but they may be what some of them are getting in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re new to online learning, it’s time to work on your game plan and think about the challenges of […]
What to expect on Campus
They may be wearing face masks and practicing social distancing, but the class of 2020 is ready to head off to college in the fall. “More than any other high school graduating class that I can remember, this group is ready to go to college and be on campus. No […]