Recently, The Washington Post issued its annual rankings for America’s most challenging high schools. I am happy to report that Harrison High School ranked No. 23 in the Northeast and No. 1 in Westchester County. The index score reflects the number of college-level tests administered at the school in the […]
Month: April 2016
Harrison Fire Department seeks new volunteers
Amid a shrinking number of volunteers, the Harrison Fire Department joined other departments throughout New York state in opening its doors to residents on Sunday, April 24 for its sixth annual volunteer recruitment drive. According to Harrison Assistant Fire Chief Vincent Straface, there are currently 60 volunteer members in the […]
Astorino touts county’s financial footing in address
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]estchester County Executive Rob Astorino maintained his reputation for preventing tax increases during his April 21 State of the County address, pledging to submit a 2017 budget that, for the seventh consecutive year, would not raise property taxes. In his address, Astorino, a Republican, compared his administration’s taxation and expenses […]
History and art collide at LIGHTSCAPES
LIGHTSCAPES, camera, action! Historic Hudson Valley is starting to brighten the bulbs on the third annual LIGHTSCAPES, an interactive art installation taking place at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The event allows visitors to walk through the historic site and experience a combination of light, sound, video and […]
Rye Golf Club members likely to sue over greens
The city continues to deal with fallout from the Rye Golf Club’s summer closure after a group of six disgruntled club members filed a notice of intent to sue the city for membership reimbursement. According to a notice of intent filed with the city on April 12, the six members—John […]