Watch: Scotch Plains Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award Watch: Scotch Plains Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award
Watch: Scotch Plains Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award Students, teachers, and community leaders gathered at a New Jersey Middle School Thursday, Nov. 14, expecting a standard visit from New Jersey Acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.  But the assembly at Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School took an exciting twist when Dr. Jane Foley of the Milken Educator Awards took the stage to reveal that fifth-grade teacher Emily Litz was New Jersey’s only recipient of the 2024-25 Milken Educator Award, often referred to as the "Oscars of Teaching." Along with the honor, Litz received an unrestricted $25,000 prize and made hi…
Thomas Adamo Elected Passaic County Sheriff, Vows To Serve Community He Calls Home Thomas Adamo Elected Passaic County Sheriff, Vows To Serve Community He Calls Home
Thomas Adamo Elected Passaic County Sheriff, Vows To Serve Community He Calls Home Passaic County voters have chosen Democrat Thomas Adamo as their new sheriff, filling the position left vacant by the late Sheriff Richard Berdnik.  A lifelong Passaic County resident, Adamo won the election with 94,157 votes, while Maria Saracino, a detective captain with the county prosecutor's office, garnered 80,135. The role has been vacant since January when then-Sheriff Richard Berdnik died by suicide in the bathroom of a Clifton restaurant. Adamo’s career reflects his dedication and steady rise within law enforcement. Starting as a corrections officer with the Passai…
Paterson Mom Makes History At Port Authority Police Department Paterson Mom Makes History At Port Authority Police Department
Paterson Mom Makes History At Port Authority Police Department His name is Bingo, and he's so much more than a toy puppy. The stuffed animal was gifted to Priscilla Sanchez when she was 10 by her older brother gifted her the stuffed toy as he prepared for deployment to Iraq. “I held onto that puppy every night," said Sanchez, 33, adding that the puppy became a symbol of her brother's sacrifice. “I knew I wanted to follow the same path.” This year, days before welcoming her third son, Sanchez was promoted to the Port Authority Police Department's first female captain of Hispanic heritage. And this time, Sanchez's sons wer…
Clifton School Principal Dies: Remembering Jennifer Lucas Clifton School Principal Dies: Remembering Jennifer Lucas
Clifton School Principal Dies: Remembering Jennifer Lucas Jennifer Lucas, the principal of a Clifton elementary school, died on Monday, Oct. 7, school officials said. Acting Superintendent Mark Gengaro announced Lucas' death in a letter to families. Lucas, who helmed School Two, began working in the district as a music teacher at School 12 in 1995, where she continued to work as assistant principal. She later moved on to become principal of School Two, "where she made a lasting impact on all who knew her as a friend, colleague, and school leader," Gengaro said. "Her ability to inspire and motivate extended across Clifton as she brought our c…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes Time Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined the likes of pop star Sabrina Carpenter, NBA player Jaylen Brown, and CEO Arthur Mensch on TIME Magazine's "100 Next List."  Moore, who first took office in 2023 following his 2022 gubernatorial election win over Republican Dan Cox, was among several up-and-coming influencers and leaders who were highlighted by the prestigious magazine, in its fifth iteration. According to a TIME Magazine editor,  the list "was created to recognize that many of today's most influential leaders are not waiting long in life to make an impact. "Nor are they eager …
This Top Westchester Official Named Recipient Of Prestigious Award This Top Westchester Official Named Recipient Of Prestigious Award
This Top Westchester Official Named Recipient Of Prestigious Award A top-ranking Westchester County official has received a prestigious award for her leadership abilities.  Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler has been named the 2024 recipient of New York Medical College's William Cullen Bryant Award, county officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 3.  The award, named after the college's founder, recognizes those who show seminal leadership in health care, science, education, business, or the arts and was also bestowed to Amler's husband, Robert Amler, the college's Vice President of Government Affairs.  The awards were …
Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia
Harris, Trump Come Out Swinging In Presidential Debate In Philadelphia Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump came out swinging at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in their first and possibly only presidential debate before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. Harris made the first move by shaking Trump's hand on stage — in their first face-to-face encounter. Political observers noted how Harris "baited" the former president, prompting him to look increasingly angry. But Trump entered the "spin room" less than an hour after the debate, saying, "I think it was the best debate, personally, that I've ever …
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years A Fairfield County native who has worked for the public works department in the town he was born in for 44 years is calling it a career. New Canaan Public Works Highway Department Superintendent Mose Saccary recently retired. The department said Saccary was hired as a laborer for the Highway Department in April 1980 by Director of Public Works Lou Mareno and soon promoted to operator, with responsibility for the streets north of Turner Hill to the New York State line, west to Smith Ridge Road, and east to Valley Road. The Highway Department is responsible for maintaining the town's 125 mil…
FIRED! Girl Scout Counselors Using Male Pronouns With PA Camper: Officials FIRED! Girl Scout Counselors Using Male Pronouns With PA Camper: Officials
Fired! Girl Scout Counselors Using Male Pronouns With PA Camper: Officials Multiple counselors were fired from their positions at a summer camp after they began calling a camper by male pronouns and attempted to keep this from the full-time Girl Scout staff, according to an official statement from the Central Pennsylvania council on Wednesday, July 24. The incident which led to the dismissal of temporary camp staff, most of whom are college students, happened at Camp Small Valley in Halifax, PA, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania explained. The incident was as follows, according to a statement sent to Daily Voice from GSHPA: "Recently, it came to …
Pair Of New Assistant Principals Named At Weston High School Pair Of New Assistant Principals Named At Weston High School
Pair Of New Assistant Principals Named At Weston High School A high school in Fairfield County is welcoming the arrival of two new assistant principals.  Both Parthena Proskinitopoulos and Nicholas Torres have been appointed as the new Assistant Principals of Weston High School, district officials announced on Friday, July 19.  Proskinitopoulos and Torres will replace Juliane Givoni and Matthew Filip, who will become the Weston school district's Director of Human Resources and return to classroom teaching, respectively.  According to school officials, Proskinitopoulos already has plenty of leadership…
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former President Donald Trump unveiled his vice presidential running mate late Monday afternoon, July 15.  US Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, age 39, was announced as the pick by Trump on Truth Social just ahead of his appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post reads as follows: "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Ma…
New Assistant Principal Named At Parker School In Greenwich New Assistant Principal Named At Parker School In Greenwich
New Assistant Principal Named At Parker School In Greenwich With the naming of a new assistant principal, an unfamiliar face will be seen in the halls of a Fairfield County school. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced David Cheris's appointment as Parkway School's assistant principal.  Cheris will assist Principal Mary Grandville in supporting the entire Parkway community, aiding in the development and achievement of school goals and objectives while advocating on behalf of all students.  He replaces Matthew Cerruto, who was named assistant principal of Western Middle School at the end of the school year. “Mr.…