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Friday, September 4, 2020
Vol. 8, No. 36
BACK TO SCHOOL
MEN ARRESTED AFTER ALBERTSON BURGLARY
DiNAPOLI WARNS OF THREAT TO MTA
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H.S. principal slams seniors for house party
AND TIGGER TOO!
Anderson calls event attended by over 100 ‘devastating, disrespectful’ BY R O S E W E L D ON Following a party attended by over 100 young people in the Roslyn area, the principal of Roslyn High School has condemned the event as “devastating and disrespectful” in light of efforts to reopen the schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an email sent to parents on Aug. 21, Principal Scott Andrews said that he had been “made aware that a senior party, with an attendance of over one hundred students took place over the weekend at a residential home,” with pictures of the gathering “posted all over social media, showing teens gathered in large groups, not wearing masks, and sharing beverages.” “As a result, my office has been inundated with calls, emails, and pictures from angry and worried students and parents,” Andrews said. The principal said that Super-
intendent Allison Brown had also “been made aware of this behavior and is evaluating the circumstances as actions have consequences.” “This is both devastating and disrespectful to each and every one of our administrators and teachers and staff who have done everything humanly possible to safely open our schools this fall,” Andrews said. “The district has spent a lot of time and money to pave the way for the return of our students, and events such as these jeopardize not just our schools but our entire community.” He said that if similar behavior were to occur throughout the year from the senior class, the district would suspend traditional events. “If seniors continue to behave in the thoughtless manner that was brought to our attention this past weekend, they should expect to miss out on many of the milestones that come with senior year,” Andrews said. “Additionally, if a Continued on Page 35
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROSLYN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Winnie-the-Pooh (lead bus driver Avril Ashley) and Tigger (bus driver Parnel Duverneau) welcomed incoming students at the annual Heights Kindergarten Bus Orientation on Aug. 25. Children had the opportunity to meet their bus drivers and learn important safety information with the characters wearing masks to reinforce the importance of practicing safety protocols while riding the school bus.
Lord & Taylor to close all remaining locations BY R O S E W E L D ON
The Lord & Taylor stores in Manhasset and Garden City Two prominent North were two of the remaining 38 Shore locations of a beloved locations the retailer had kept luxury retailer are on the chop- open after its parent company, ping block as a bankruptcy the France-based Le Tote Inc., filed for bankruptcy in U.S. leads to liquidation.
Bankruptcy Court in Richmond on Aug. 2. Now, both are scheduled to close, with signs referring to “going out of business” sales and discounted prices viewable Continued on Page 34
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