Donations Sought for County's Annual 'Operation Backpack' Drive

This is the fourth year the county, The Sharing Shelf of Family Services of Westchester and other groups have held the drive.

State Test Scores Released; 20% of Students Opted Out This Spring

Check out scores from Harrison, Rye, and White Plains school districts

White Plains School District Hires New Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services

Deborah Augarten comes to White Plains from the Hastings-on-Hudson School District

Opinion: FASNY: Cried Foul

It is not the rejection of FASNY that is unreasonable; it is FASNY's response that is unreasonable.

Back to School Savings: Don't Forget about NY's Tax Exempt Items

Remember as the back-to-school shopping season approaches.

Teachers at Several Westchester County High Schools Among Best in NY

The national list ranks 5,886 public high schools based on teaching statistics and about 920,000 ratings from 240,000 students and parents.

New York Medical College Hosts Class of 2019 White Coat Ceremony

A total of 200 new med students participated in the event.

Back to School: NY Tax Exemption for Shoes, Clothing under $110

Remember as the back-to-school shopping season goes into full swing.

Westchester Head Start Program to Receive $14.7 Million from Feds

The money is going to the Westchester Community Opportunity Center (WestCOP), according to United States Rep. Nita Lowey.

FASNY Proposal Defeated by White Plains Council

The French-American School of New York planned to develop the former Ridgeway Country Club site. The school now plans to sue the city.

'Pathway to Progress' Opens at New York Medical College in Valhalla

State Sen. Terrence Murphy and other officials were on hand for the ceremony Wednesday.

White Plains High School Teachers Among Best in NY

The national list ranks 5,886 public high schools based on teaching statistics and about 920,000 ratings from 240,000 students and parents.

Business Council of Westchester Urges Members to Support FASNY

In what is expected to be a close vote, the White Plains Common Council is scheduled to vote on the school's proposal tonight.

Opinion: FASNY: Please vote NO

20-year resident of the Highlands says FASNY Is a very bad deal for WP: higher taxes, increased traffic and unsafe conditions for students.

Back to School: Free Vaccines for Un- or Under-Insured Students

by appointment, on Fridays in August in September at two Westchester County clinics

The Digital Arts Experience Third Anniversary Celebration

Join the DAE Team on Friday, July 17th for a night of celebration, cutting edge technology, great people, delicious local fare and big news.

Pace University School of Law Hires Daniel Braude as Adjunct Professor

Wilson Elser Partner Dan Braude to Teach e-Discovery Class during the Fall 2015 Semester

Opinion: FASNY: Ground Control to Major Tom

What's going on at City Hall? Why is the City acting as co-developers with FASNY? Why is no one listening to their constituents?

'Best 100 Middle Schools in New York' List Released

The Hudson Valley is home to a third of the schools on the list.

'Best 100 Middle Schools in New York' List Released

The Hudson Valley is home to a third of the schools on the list.

Gov. Cuomo Comes to the Rescue of NY's Distressed Schools

The governor has unveiled a $100 million fund to help the state's financially strapped school districts.

Opinion: FASNY: Bad Advice to WP Common Council?

Is it possible that the Common Council may have received bad advice on the requirements of the SEQR Process and the Site Plan Reviews?

No New Name for 'Bruce Jenner Award' at Sleepy Hollow High School

The former Olympic Gold Medalist recently transitioned to Caitlyn Jenner.

'Best 100 Elementary Schools in New York' List Released

Schools throughout Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley make up nearly half of the list.

51 Set to Graduate from Judge Judy's Her Honor Mentoring Program

The ceremony will be held Wednesday at the Larchmont Shore Club

Opinion: FASNY: Who Picks Up the Tab?

Classic article outlining the cataclysmic changes in WP if FASNY is given OK by Common Council. Write cityclerk@whiteplainsny.gov.

Local Teachers, Administrators Receive LHRIC's Pioneer Awards

Three teachers, a director of technology and a local school district were presented with Pioneer Awards May 15.

Results of White Plains, Valhalla School Budget Votes

Valhalla's vote tally was a bit closer than that of White Plains.

WCA Launches Feasibility Study to Attract Engineering School to Westchester

Expanding Biotech and Health Tech Industry Spurs Need for Skilled Workforce

Opinion: FASNY: Where's the transparency???

What's happening with the City's FASNY review process??? White Plains residents are looking for transparency and answers.

White Plains High School Named among Best in New York

The school was rated highly by U.S. News and World Report.

Valhalla High School Students Recognized for Accelerated College Experience Program Achievements

Seven students were singled out for honors.

Valhalla School System Launches Mobile App

To download the app, visit the Apple Store/iTunes or the Google Play Store and search for “Valhalla Union Free School District."

Local Students Chosen to Attend "Students Inside Albany" Program

White Plains HS Students, Jacqueline Rayo and Vanessa Aceituno, Head to League of Women Voters "Students Inside Albany" Program

FASNY: School Responds to Protest

Supporters realize that FASNY will add to the educational, economic and environmental welfare of White Plains, school officials say.

FASNY: Unoccupy North Street

Hundreds protest proposed FASNY development in White Plains in Gedney Farms neighborhood.

White Plains PTA Free Book Fair

The White Plains PTA is giving away THOUSANDS of BOOKS for FREE! Don't Miss Out!

Standardized Testing Opt-Out Movement Grows Amid More Education Reform in Albany

A plan to study how to alleviate test anxiety among parents and students misses vital issues, local educators and advocates say.

Website Ranks Top 100 Public High Schools in New York

Of the top 100 schools in New York, 26 are in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, according to Niche.com.

SWBOCES Commercial Art Students Take Honors in eSchoolData Art Contest

Three career and tech students at the SWBOCES Center for Career Services win art contest awards from eSchoolData.