Police: Tonight's College Fair at YHS Will Snarl Traffic

There's parking at FDR park with a shuttle running every 5 minutes.

Yorktown Community Stars: Who is Your Favorite Teacher?

Who is your favorite teacher in Somers or Yorktown? Share their story and give teachers the recognition they deserve.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary Named National PTA School of Excellence

When parents are involved, kids do better in school, the research shows.

New York High-Schoolers Must Learn CPR to Graduate

Yorktown, Somers and Lakeland students will join those in 25 other states as the new law goes into effect this year.

100 Best School Districts in New York

Niche.com's national list ranks school districts based on teaching statistics and about 920,000 ratings from 240,000 students and parents.

Local School Districts Among Nation's Best, Report Says

Niche.com offers its version of the nation's Top 100.

Pace Footballer Benched Over Confederate Flag-Draped, Nazi Salute Photo

The photo surfaces 5 years after black Pace football player DJ Henry was shot and killed by a Pleasantville policeman.

Yorktown High School Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

About 16,000 nationwide have advanced in the prestigious scholarship competition.

Students in Somers Named National Merit Semifinalists

Somers High School and JFK Catholic have students who have advanced in the prestigious scholarship competition.

Lakeland To Hold Alternative Veterans' Exemption Public Hearing October 15

The Lakeland Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the Basic Alternative Veterans’ Exemption on October 15.

NY's Best Private High Schools

Niche.com's list of the top private high schools includes 20 schools from the Hudson Valley.

NY's New Vaccination Rules Go into Effect Sept. 1

just in time for the school year, health department officials remind Lakeland, Somers and Yorktown parents about the amended regulations

Back-to-School Safety Tips from the Red Cross

Things to review with your kids before Lakeland, Somers and Yorktown schools start: bus, bike, and car safety, and school emergency plan

14 Local High Schools Make Newsweek's Top Public High Schools

Newsweek released its annual rankings this week.

Lakeland Schools Calendar 2015-16

The new school year begins in 15 days. Here are dates you need to know.

Local High Schools Make Newsweek's New Top 500

Just 14 schools from the lower Hudson Valley are in Newsweek's 2015 ranking of the nation's top public high schools.

Summer Construction at Lakeland Schools

Safety and security improvements top the list.

Yorktown Schools Calendar 2015-16

The new school year begins in 15 days. Here are dates you need to know.

Somers Schools Calendar 2015-16

The new school year begins in 16 days. Here are dates you need to know.

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

Check out scores from Peekskill, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, Yorktown and Somers school districts

New York Ranked 7th Worst For Student Loan Debt

The report finds a lot of 25-34 year-olds are unemployed and owe a lot.

Lincoln Hall Students Building Altar for Pope's Visit

Cardinal Timothy Dolan visited last week to check out their progress, the Daily Voice reported.

Do You Think Your High School's Teachers are the Best?

The national list ranks 5,886 public high schools based on teaching statistics. Here are the top 100 in New York.

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

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

Somers, Yorktown Teachers Among the Best in New York

The teachers were also ranked nationally by Niche.com

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

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

Metro-North: Fourth of July Holiday Service Details

Lots of extra getaway trains on Thursday, then a weekend schedule starts Friday.

'Best 100 Middle Schools in New York' List Released

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

Mildred E. Strang Middle School Among Best in State

Niche.com ranked the top 100 middle schools in New York.

Town of Cortlandt Honors LHS Grad Captain Clayton Carpenter

The town dedicated two benches located at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park in Verplanck.

Lakeland Board Adopts APPR Resolution

Resolution calls for delay in APPR Implementation until September 2016

How To Post Your Yorktown or Somers Graduation Announcement on Patch

Share your pride in that accomplishment for free on our site. And it's easy, too!

Niche.com Ranks 'Best 100 Elementary Schools in New York'

Schools in Westchester County make up nearly half the online site's latest list.

'Best 100 Elementary Schools in New York' List Released

Schools in the Lower Hudson Valley make up nearly half of the list.

Senior Day at Lakeland Copper Beech MS

It was the spring version of “Seniors Go to the Beech Day” at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School

Blood Drive May 27 at Lakeland Copper Beech MS

To help in providing these life-saving donations, Lakeland Copper Beech MS will host a blood drive on Wednesday May 27, 2015

Formal Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories Available at the Walter Panas HS Prom Closet May 26 and May 30

. Formal clothes, shoes, and accessories are available to any high school students preparing for an upcoming event at Walter Panas HS

Lakeland School District Election Results

Voters approved the budget and transportation propositions

Yorktown School District Election Results

One write-in candidate got 1 vote.

Yorktown-Somers Patch Voters Guide to School District Elections

Don't forget to vote May 19 whether you reside in the Lakeland, Somers or Yorktown school district!