By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays This is our annual “You-Can-Thank-Lakeland” column for all that their coaches do to keep the local youth sharp and poised for autumn greatness by running their summer leagues in both boys’ and girls’
Read MoreBudgets and propositions in six school districts in northern Westchester were approved easily by voters Tuesday. The following is a summary of results of the Board of Education races where seats were contested: In Hendrick Hudson, where district parents, teachers
Read MoreTwo Lakeland Board of Education seats have opened since Vice President Denise Kness and Trustee Rachelle Nadelli decided against running for re-election. Trustee Donald Pinkowsky, the only incumbent in the race, is running for a second term against three challengers,
Read MoreI first had the pleasure of meeting Bryan Hoben and his wife, Stephanie, in 2017. They’ve agreed that I can share some of their story in this letter. At the time, they were preparing to enroll their two adopted special
Read MoreA former business administrator in the Lakeland School District has filed a lawsuit to get her job back, contending her was due to “nepotism.” In a March 20 Article 78 proceeding against the district and Superintendent of Schools Karen Gagliardi,
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Valhalla Holds Down Fort in Class B; White Plains Survives Greeley By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays If we’re going to be completely honest, there were very few people at LAKELAND High School who would have bet more than
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By Tony Pinciaro BRIARCLIFF opponents face a major dilemma every time they take the floor. The Bears boast two of the most dynamic and complete players in Section 1 in seniors Caroline Barolato and Cat Carrafiello. Carrafiello is averaging 20
Read MoreWhen Walter Panas High School senior Sabbi Gale-Donnelly was a sophomore, she contracted a severe case of neurological Lyme Disease. She had debilitating symptoms, including losing the ability to speak. To cope with her condition at the time, Gale-Donnelly relied
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Westlake Crowned Kings at Croton Tourney; Stepinac, Fox Lane Shine Down South By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays It appears as though most of Westchester is chock-full-of hoops goodness this winter, and places like Lakeland (5-1) and Walter Panas
Read MoreA glaringly small turnout of voters last week approved $57 million of capital projects in the Lakeland School District. The referendum on Dec. 6 passed 444-173. More than 36,000 residents live in the district. “Thank you for investing in the
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