The Whiz Boom! room really drew oohs and aahs. With skills of a circus act, AP Chemistry students churned out one experiment after another; they demonstrated how a jet pack could work, juggled with fiery balls, exploded wax, and had liquids “magically” change color. May 18, 2012 More on Armonk Education
The Challenge of Obtaining Building Approvals
North Castle's Residential Project Review Committee (RPRC) was created under the Berman Administration in 2008. The committee was formed to streamline the required approval process for applicants to renovate or build a new home and for property owners to make minor renovations to their homes. There are currently six members of the RPRC: Director of Planning, Town Engineer, Planning Board Chairman, a building inspector, an architectural review board member, and a conservation board member.
Unfortunately, there is a flaw in the streamlined process of the committee: It eliminates the notification of neighbors. May 17, 2012 More on Development
37 Senate District
Businessman Bob Cohen was unanimously selected by the Westchester Republican Committee to be the Party's candidate for the 37th senate district at its convention last night.
The 37th Senate District is comprised of Bedford, Eastchester, Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle (part), North Castle, Rye City, Rye Town, White Plains (part) and Yonkers (part). May 17, 2012 More on Elections 2012
Byram Hills Senior Internships
The internship program is designed to allow high school seniors to become acquainted with the work world. May 17, 2012 Read more on Pre K to SAT
Memorial Day Parade
The American Legion, Post 1097, will be honoring all veterans of the United States Armed Forces this coming Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. The American Legion will be holding the Memorial Day Parade for the men and women who have died defending our freedom.
If you wish to participate in the parade or otherwise, please contact Patrick Burke by Monday, May 21, at 914-953-9307 or by email at marine.burke@gmail.com.
Following the ceremony, they will be serving food and refreshment at the pavilion in the back of the American Legion Hall. Donations accepted. May 16, 2012
School Budget Vote
May 15, 2012 The Byram Hills School Budget for the school year of 2012 -2013 passed comfortably with a strong yes vote of 805 over 267 no votes. In a low inflation environment, it is an affirmation that the budget should not rise more than the rate of inflation in the minds of the voters. The approved budget of $80,423,562 represents a 2.2 percent increase over last year's budget, but is within the two percent tax levy cap of a 1.7 percent increase.
As the budget passed, Superintendent Jackie Taylor said is was a true sign of support from the community. She was thrilled with the comfortable passing during her last budget season as the districts supervisor who retires at the end of the school year. Board of Education President Ira Schulman said, "We think it is a wonderful reflection on the outstanding leadership of Jackie Taylor and the entire central administration."
Second term Board of Education members Ann Tedesco and Leslie Blum ran unopposed and received 881 and 865 votes respectively.
Six Tragic Fires: What If It Were Your Home?
In Armonk, we are lucky enough to live in a community where tragedies don’t happen every day, but the unfortunate reality is that our neighbors are affected by catastrophic events more often than we might realize. Over the last 12 months, our community has suffered no less than six devastating fires. Would your family’s livelihood be protected if it happened to you? May 15, 2012 More on Insurance
Op Ed - Maintaining Main Street
Armonk's Main Street could use a face lift. There is a mishmash of architectural facades, two sidewalks lining Main Street from Bedford Road to Maple Avenue that don't match, and a bunch of utility lines that run down the east side. The downtown looks worn and not especially inviting, and needs a more cohesive look.
Many see our downtown as one block starting at Bedford Road and ending at Maple Avenue. But downtown Armonk's commercial property and restaurants extends from Old Route 22 north to David Chen's Restaurant, and includes Maple Avenue, Bedford Road, MacDonald Avenue and Kent Place.
Financial responsibility for improvements to public property can sometimes be with the adjacent property. May 13, 2012
Autism Speaks
The New York Mets teamed up with Autism Speaks and other autism organization on Sunday May 6 to host their annual Autism Awareness Day at Citi Field. The day was filled with activities for children with autism and their families, including booths featuring Super Soccer Stars, Dance Dance Revolution, and Art Therapy courtesy of the Queens Museum of Art. May 11, 2012
Think You Have No Time for Breakfast – Think Again!
You probably have heard, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Of course, it's true - your body and brain need fuel to get going after a long night's fast - but increasing evidence gives us four great reasons to heed this advice. Studies have shown that breakfast eaters (1) do better in school, (2) do better in sports, (3) have an easier time managing their weight and (4) have healthier diets than kids who skip this meal. May 10, 2012 More on Eat Well Armonk
The average gas price this week in New York was $3.95. In Armonk, the price of a regular gallon of gas has risen to $4.59 at the Shell Station and $4.57 at the Sunoco Station. May 18, 2012 More on Transportation
NCPD News
May 18, 2012 On May 17, 2012, the North Castle Police Detective Division, with the assistance of the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force, conducted Alcohol Compliance Checks within the Town of North Castle. Several establishments were checked. Of those that were checked, only one establishment failed to properly ID the underage alcohol agent who made the purchase. This establishment was the Shell Deli Express located at 905 North Broadway in North White Plains, NY. The cashier who unlawfully sold the alcoholic beverages as well as the establishment received summonses.
LAX Sectionals
In a dominating performance, the seventh seeded Byram Hills girls varsity lacrosse team defeated the ten seed Briarcliff in the opening round of sectional playoffs on Thursday. Byram began their scoring right away when Claudia Hammerschmidt scored eighteen seconds into the game. They continued to control the game and by half time the score was 11-1 Byram. Katie Byrne scored four goals while Alex Fritz and Claudia Hammerschmidt both scored three goals each for the Bobcats. The game ended 15-4. Byram will travel to play the second seed, Hen Hud, on Saturday in the quarterfinals. May 18, 2012
Byram Hills Senior Baseball Day By Amanda Kleinberg
May 18. 2012 On May 17, Varsity Baseball celebrated Senior Day as seniors are holding down the team with an extraordinary record. Although Byram Hills lost, 9-3 against Rye, Chris Lattarulo and Joe Summa knocked out home runs. Lattarulo had two RBIs for the Bobcats. That leaves Chris Lattarulo with four home runs for the season, and Joe Summa with three home runs. Pitcher Andrew Slosberg is 6-1, and Henry Milano has two home runs for the season as well. This has been an outstanding season for the Bobcats with a 12-8 record.
During yesterday’s game, John Norrgard pitched three innings, followed by Jack Hatheway, and Scott Rose who closed it out for his senior day. The baseball team will find out the seeding on Monday to determine whether they play on Tuesday or Wednesday for the start of the sectionals.
Senior Henry Milano says, “This year has been the best experience I have had playing baseball for Byram Hills. The team has meshed together and has become one family. I am very proud of our success. We have done some amazing things this year that no other Byram team has accomplished in a decade. We have the first winning record since 2003, and have beat Rye for the first time in baseball since I have been on the team. On top of that, we have put Byram Hills on the map for baseball in Section 1. Yesterday was bittersweet because it is hard to believe I will never play with these 11 other seniors and the rest of my team again. These guys are more than teammates to me; they are family and always will be. I love these guys and would do anything for them; we are a selfless and relentless team.”
Science Symposium
Byram Hills High School in Armonk, NY, will host the 23rd Annual Dr. Robert Pavlica Authentic Science Research Symposium on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The Science Research Program allows students to pursue excellence in areas of original research. This year’s symposium, entitled “A Mosaic of Minds”, showcases research from 91 students in the program. May 17, 2012 More on Education
When is the best time to travel?
If you are traveling to any exotic port, there are usually softer booking periods in which pricing can be hundreds of dollars lower. For example, if you are sailing to Alaska – book in May or September and your savings will be substantial. Caribbean is dirt cheap in the fall – it’s so inexpensive, it’s almost free. Well, maybe not, but it can be less than $100 dollars per day which is cheaper than staying home. May 9, 2012 More of Travel
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