News 12 Westchester & News 12 Hudson Valley hold back-to-school celebration

News 12 is helping take the stress away from back to school preparations.

News 12 Staff

Aug 19, 2025, 11:00 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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Going back to school can be an exciting time for kids and parents alike, but it can also be a stressful time.
So News 12 helped take some of that stress away and celebrated YOU!
That’s right. News 12 Westchester and Hudson Valley held a back-to-school celebration to help you usher in the new school year!
Amaris Scalia, Director of ELL and K-6 Services
Principal Angelica Terry and Assistant Principal Karema Brown
Robert D’Amelio Mayor of the Village of West Haverstraw
Anthony Zollo, Deputy Superintendent, North Rockland Schools
Kris Felicello, Superintendent, North Rockland Schools
Backpacks donated by News 12, Optimum and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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