DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
CT School Stands Up To Bullying CT School Stands Up To Bullying
CT School Stands Up To Bullying There are federal and state laws to protect students from bullying and harassment. Anti-bullying laws have been in place since 2002 in Connecticut when the legislature passed a statute directing all public school districts to develop and implement a bullying policy. Districts are required to have policies and practices in place as well as designated individuals to handle complaints.  One of the ways a large public school can monitor and fight bullying is through a phone alert app so kids and their parents can report incidents. Norwalk Public Schools which has 11,800 students …

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Schools
NY School Stands Up To Bullying NY School Stands Up To Bullying
NY School Stands Up To Bullying Federal and state laws like New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (2010) protect students from bullying and harassment. School districts must have policies and practices in place as well as designated individuals to handle complaints.   Creating a supportive environment for students to report instances of bullying and educating kids about it is are ways the White Plains City School District addresses the problem. Superintendent Joseph L. Ricca, Ed. D. gave suggestions for parents to educate their children on dealing with bullies at school and talked about how the White Pla…

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by Donna Christopher
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
LAWSUIT: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting LAWSUIT: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting
Lawsuit: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting Former Olympian Michael Barisone of Long Valley is facing a lawsuit from the 39-year-old equestrienne he is accused of shooting last August at his horse farm, a recent news report says. Lauren Kanarek and her fiancé Robert Goodwin were incessantly harassed prior to the Aug. 7 shooting, according to the lawsuit -- filed against Barisone and his company, Sweetgrass Farms, NJ.com reports. Barisone faces charges of attempted murder and weapons offenses, and is being held in the Morris County Jail without bail. A court appearance is scheduled for November. The suit -- filed Friday in Morris Co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Tuesday, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. And this year, it comes on the heels of new research showing that more adolescents and young adults are dying by suicide than ever before. Released in June, the new analysis of teen suicide statistics shows that the youth suicide rate in the United States is currently the highest in recorded history — 14.46 per 100,000 for young people between the ages of 15 and 24. Moreover, suicide is the second most common cause of death in the United States among youth ages 10–19, and the number…

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Content Partner: Newport Academy
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Tuesday, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. And this year, it comes on the heels of new research showing that more adolescents and young adults are dying by suicide than ever before. Released in June, the new analysis of teen suicide statistics shows that the youth suicide rate in the United States is currently the highest in recorded history — 14.46 per 100,000 for young people between the ages of 15 and 24. Moreover, suicide is the second most common cause of death in the United States among youth ages 10–19, and the number…

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Content Partner: Newport Academy
Harrison, NY
Schools
New Head Of School Takes Over At FASNY New Head Of School Takes Over At FASNY
New Head Of School Takes Over At Fasny The French-American School of New York (FASNY) in Westchester has “marked a milestone” by appointing Francis Gianni as the sixth Head of School. Gianni will succeed Joël Peinado, who left in June. After 24 years, the last seven of which were served as Head of School, Peinado has moved on to become president of International College in Beirut.  Gianni is a lifelong educator with more than three decades of experience with higher education and N-12 schools throughout the United States, France and Monaco. He is said to have unique qualifications for the position due to his leader…

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by Valerie Musson
Ridgefield, CT
News
Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment
Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment The proprietors of the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield are hoping that a recent vandalism incident can serve as a teachable moment for local middle school students who shattered a window in the building. The owners of the theater took to social media to announce that investigators from the Ridgefield Police Department have identified the middle school students from the area that broke a window, though they aren’t looking to throw the book at the two teens, and instead hope they can learn from the experience. On Friday, March 29, officers from the Ridgefield Police Department responded to t…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Actor Igby Rigney Returns To Northern Westchester To Perform 'Out of My Comfort Zone' Actor Igby Rigney Returns To Northern Westchester To Perform 'Out of My Comfort Zone'
Actor Igby Rigney Returns To Northern Westchester To Perform 'Out of My Comfort Zone' “Out of My Comfort Zone” is a rock musical-turned-film exploring the effects of bullying and the struggles many members of the LGBTQ community face during their youth. The show debuted off-Broadway in 2015, but the cast — including Ossining High School Class of 2017 graduate Igby Rigney, who portrays “Brad” - is returning to Northern Westchester for a live performance and exclusive discussion of the show’s core issues. Described by The Huffington Post as “a singing, dancing powerhouse punctuated by dialogue that rings true and real,” the event, which is scheduled for Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m…

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by Valerie Musson
Danbury, CT
News
Danbury HS Student, 16, Jumps To Her Death From Mall Parking Garage Danbury HS Student, 16, Jumps To Her Death From Mall Parking Garage
Danbury HS Student, 16, Jumps To Her Death From Mall Parking Garage This story has been updated. A 16-year-old girl jumped to her death from the fifth floor of the Danbury Fair Mall parking garage Saturday afternoon. The teen, identified as Danbury High School student Hailey Nailor, had reportedly contemplated her decision to jump or not while on Snapchat. She, unfortunately, decided to jump. "It's really a tragedy," said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. "We are investigating, but it appears to be a suicide." According to News-Times, the teen had been committed to the Danbury Hospital psychiatric unit just 24 hours before, said her father Kevin…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
Politics
Cuomo's A Bully, Says Cynthia Nixon, Comparing Governor To Trump Cuomo's A Bully, Says Cynthia Nixon, Comparing Governor To Trump
Cuomo's A Bully, Says Cynthia Nixon, Comparing Governor To Trump During a news conference, on her first trip to Albany since announcing her gubernatorial campaign against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, actress Cynthia Nixon repeatedly called her Democratic primary opponent "a bully." "We've all seen it -- Andrew The Bully. He bullies other elected officials, he bullies anyone who criticizes him," Nixon said at the Hilton Albany and on Twitter.  "It reminds me of the behavior we see from Donald Trump every day. My experience has taught me that there's only one way to deal with a bully. You have to stand up to him. You have to send a loud, clea…

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by Jon Craig
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence
Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence As city and school officials in New Rochelle continue reviewing and improving safety measures throughout the district, a new app has been introduced to students that they are hopeful will curtail bullying.In the wake of several violent incidents involving students at the New Rochelle High School, district officials have partnered with the creators of an anti-bullying application in an effort to curtail any further instances. Following several violent incidents involving students - including the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old student at the high school - the Board of Education announced earl…

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
News
Clarkstown Police Promote New Way To Send Anonymous Tips Clarkstown Police Promote New Way To Send Anonymous Tips
Clarkstown Police Promote New Way To Send Anonymous Tips Have you ever said "Boy I wish there was a cop here to see this?"Well, now there is a cop right on your phone. Simply download this app offered by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office and you can send us anonymous texts or pictures. Just another way the Clarkstown Police Department is working with the community to reduce crime. The District Attorney's Office created the new Rockland County app allowing people to anonymously text tips and information. The technology removes all identifying information before the police see it so there is no way to identify the sender. Th…

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