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One of many 4 folks killed in a fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway has been recognized as a beloved New Jersey monitor and soccer coach who was on his manner residence from college on the time, authorities say. Robert Violante, often known as “Coach V,” labored for the Bergenfield College District for 15 years, impacting Bergenfield Excessive College, the place he most just lately was a member of the college in addition to head soccer and monitor coach, and Jefferson Elementary College. The youngsters adored Violante, and he helped remodel the struggling soccer program right into a playoff…

State Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas (Courtesy of González-Rojas workplace) Meeting Member Jessica González-Rojas has welcomed the inclusion of common faculty meals within the recently-approved state finances, stating that each New York pupil will now have entry to free breakfast and lunch no matter their household’s revenue. The recently-approved New York State Funds allocates $340 million for college meals, a rise of $160 million in comparison with final yr’s finances. The finances requires all faculty districts, constitution faculties and nonpublic faculties that take part within the nationwide faculty lunch and breakfast program to supply free breakfast and lunch meals to all college…