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St. Peter’s Catholic School in Haverstraw Celebrates its 150th Anniversary

By dskriloff on November 8, 2012 Local

BY BARRY WARNER The commemoration of the oldest Catholic school in Rockland County began in September with a mass at St. Peter’s Church and a kickoff brunch. These celebration festivities are expected to continue through 2013, with numerous events including a concert, specialty auction and a multi-cultural supper. St. Peter’s School was established in 1863 […]

Cuomo Vetoes Bill S7722 that would have Funded Private Special Ed

By dskriloff on August 2, 2012 Local

BY MICHAEL RICONDA On Tuesday, July 31, Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed S7722, a controversial bill which would have allowed parents to seek tuition reimbursement for special education students attending private schools for cultural reasons. S7722, which was pushed by the Catholic school system and Orthodox Jewish communities, passed through both houses of the state legislature, […]