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Briarcliff HS Teachers Named Collaborators of Excellence
Teachers Thomas Durkin (left) and Michelle McNeight have been named Collaborators of Excellence by the New York State English Council.

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Teachers Thomas Durkin (left) and Michelle McNeight have been named Collaborators of Excellence by the New York State English Council.

Students will benefit from valuable one-on-one guidance from a mentor.
The teachers learned about their honors this past Friday.
The announcement came Tuesday, Oct. 18.
The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23.
The announcement came Tuesday, Oct. 18.
The announcement came Tuesday, Oct. 18.
The meeting is set for Monday, Oct. 24.
Incentives are available to customers whether they choose to purchase or lease their system.
The city was first certified in 2013.
The 13 Ghosts of Desoween event is set for Oct. 29.
Needed items include diapers, fruit cups, cereal, toothbrushes and box milk.
The part-time positions offers a weekly 14 hours.
The West Orange High School drama department debuts its fall play, "Almost, Maine," on Thursday, Oct. 27.
More than 1,000 local leaders joined The Council for Quality Growth in celebration.
The event is an opportunity for residents to rid their homes of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medicine.
Pieology will host a weekend grand opening event Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23.
The drive has encouraged heartfelt giving for more than 45 years.
The performance is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Older students helped younger students as candles were lit and placed around a statue of the Virgin Mary.