Liz Giegerich, Patch Staff
- Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY
Elizabeth.giegerich@patch.com
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Originally from: Yorktown, NY
Bio: Liz was born and raised in Yorktown Heights, NY, where she attended Yorktown High School. From there, she moved to New Orleans, La. to study communications at Tulane University. Her interest in communications evolved into an interest in journalism after Hurricane Katrina devastated the New Orleans community that she'd grown to love. Katrina highlighted the vital role journalism plays in a community that needs accurate, trusted information and where ordinary people often perform the extraordinary.
Upon graduating from Tulane, Liz returned to New York where she earned a masters degree in community journalism from New York University. She focused on using multi-media reporting to tell the stories of people and communities throughout the boroughs. Prior to working at Patch, Liz worked as the Director of Communications for a large, national non-profit organization in New York City, where she was the editor of its print and web publications and helped to modernize the communications department.
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Rye, NY|News|
Commuter Parking Permit Renewal Deadline is Oct. 31
The first batch of 2013 resident railroad commuter parking permits has been mailed.
Rye, NY|News|
Planning for ‘Digital Natives,’ Rye Library Prepares for Future
The Rye Free Reading Room is holding a series of public meetings to drive its new five-year plan.
Rye, NY|News|
National Child Passenger Safety Week
New York State police reinforce the importance of child safety seats this week.
Rye, NY|News|
Follow Dr. Alvarez on Twitter
Rye City Schools Superintendent will be tweeting district news.
Rye, NY|News|
Get Your Motor Running at Playland's Car, Truck and 4 X 4 Show
Show off your classics at Playland Sept. 30.
Peekskill-Cortlandt|News|
Art and Education Support Eachother
Peekskill Clay Studios teamed up with the Peekskill Education Foundation to raise money for the city's schools.
Rye, NY|News|
28th Annual Westchester Triathlon Raises Funds for Charity
The “Premier Race of the Northeast” will benefit six charities and thousands of people.
Scarsdale, NY|News|
Westchester Community Supports Teen With Rare Disease
Rebecca Newman, 15, a Rye Brook resident, will be surrounded by friends and family who will participate in a bike Tour de Foliage to raise awareness for her disease.
Rye, NY|News|
Rye Brook Schools Chief: Enhance, Not Sustain, School Goals This Year
The Blind Brook Superintendent says the social and emotional growth of students is critical.
Rye, NY|News|
Holy Child Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
Chappaqua resident Caitlin Hogan has been named a Semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY|News|
Westchester Community Supports Teen with Rare Disease
Supporters of the Dysautonomia Foundation will ride for a special cause at Pleasantville's Pace campus.
Rye, NY|News|
Jewish New Year Observance Begins At Sundown
Rosh Hashana marks the start of 10 days of repentance for Jews.
Rye, NY|News|
Rye Brook Community Supports Teen with Rare Disease
Rebecca Newman, 15, a Rye Brook resident, will be surrounded by friends and family who will participate in a bike Tour de Foliage to raise awareness for her disease.
Rye, NY|News|
Blind Brook Students Named Semifinalist in National Merit Scholarship Program
Congratulations to Jason L. Adler and Erik J. Brady, who have distinguished themselves as a Semifinalist in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship program.
Rye, NY|News|
Rye Hazing Case Adjourned Until Next Month
The three Rye High School students accused of hazing appeared in court this week.
Rye, NY|News|
Show Your Blind Brook School Spirit This Week
A Trogan Football Booster Club Clothing Sale will be held Thursday and Friday.
Rye, NY|News|
Blind Brook ‘Tightens’ Academic Integrity, Honor Code
The Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District held a round table discussion on bullying, the Dignity for All Students Act and academic integrity.
