Mareesa Nicosia
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East Ramapo oversight bill sponsors make final push for vote by June 17
Co-sponsors of a bill to place a state monitor in the East Ramapo school district say they intend to see the bill through to a vote before June 17. → Read More
More support for East Ramapo oversight bill, as legislation faces uphill battle in Senate
A bill that would install an oversight monitor in the East Ramapo schools for five years gets local support could still face an uphill battle in Albany → Read More
East Ramapo passes $218 million school budget
East Ramapo school district voters passed a $218 million school budget Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Since 2008, the financially troubled district has failed to pass five school budgets on the first attempt. → Read More
Ramapo Central weighs $850K plan to replace artificial turf
Ramapo Central voters will weigh in on a $850,000 plan to replace artificial turf fields in Tuesday's budget vote, but residents have raised concerns over the health effects of the materials used in the turn. → Read More
South Orangetown Middle School named national 'School to Watch'
South Orangetown Middle School staff, students and parents are celebrating a win for their school. It's one of two middle schools added to NY's high-performing school list this year. → Read More
Full-day kindergarten: More school districts offer program with help from state aid
More school districts in Rockland, Westchester and Putnam will offer full-day kindergarten, with state aid help → Read More
East Ramapo: Letter promising tuition reimbursement is a hoax
East Ramapo officials say a letter apparently mailed to parents on district letterhead promising $3,500 per child in "tuition reimbursement" for private schools in financially strapped areas is a hoax. → Read More
South Orangetown school district names new superintendent
The South Orangetown school board has named a Syracuse-area educator as the district’s new superintendent. → Read More
Facing criticism, E. Ramapo hires Spanish translator for meetings
East Ramapo will provide English-Spanish language translation at school board meetings on a case-by-case basis. → Read More
St. Thomas Aquinas College's drag queeb show canceled, sparks college identity debate
A private college canceled a student drag show for religious reasons, prompting debate over the identity of the liberal arts school in southern Rockland County. → Read More
Uncertain future awaits districts as students opt out of state tests
The potential loss of status and funding is a disappointment, but not a surprise to districts. State education officials have warned of sanctions if districts don't meet the 95 percent participation requirement. → Read More
5 questions for Monroe College nurse Jacqueline Ross of New Rochelle
Monroe College student and nurse Jacqueline Ross of New Rochelle talks about her recent medical mission trip to Haiti. → Read More
Manhattanville College: Women's Leadership Institute hosts panel discussion
The Women's Leadership Institute at the Manhattanville College School of Business will host a panel discussion Tuesday, April 14 on "Being the Boss." The event is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the college's Purchase campus, 2900 Purchase St. Advance registration is required and attendance costs $40. For more information and to register, go to… → Read More
Ellen DeGeneres turns down North Rockland student's prom invite, but sends sweet message
A North Rockland high school student's prom invitation to Ellen DeGeneres got the comedian's attention. → Read More
Pearl River school district is selling residential property
Pearl River school district is finally selling residential property it owns on West Crooked Hill Road. → Read More
North Rockland student invites celebrity crush Ellen DeGeneres to prom in video
Alirio Magana, who has cerebral palsy, asked his celebrity crush Ellen DeGeneres to be his prom date in this video. → Read More
Chestnut Ridge Middle School holds 'March Madness' basketball tourney
Chestnut Ridge Middle School held its third annual March Madness basketball tournament on Friday afternoon. The event is named for John Boykin, a community leader, veteran and champion of children in the East Ramapo school district. School officials said the event is held to give students a fun and healthy boost as they prepare for the annual state standardized tests later in April. It's also… → Read More
Parent wants Clarkstown school board member to resign over email leak
Board President Mike Aglialoro said officials determined Trustee Chris Conti forwarded a parent's message . → Read More
Student battling cancer gets helping hand from East Ramapo community
A Chestnut Ridge teenager and senior fights to be his cancer while the East Ramapo community helps fundraise to pay for his medical bills. → Read More
Rockland County Executive Ed Day presses state Senate Republicans to support East Ramapo oversight bill
Rockland County Executive Ed Day is urging state Senate Republicans to support an East Ramapo schools oversight bill. → Read More