Bernard ‘Ben’ Robins
Bernard “Ben” Robins left to be with the Lord on Jan. 8, 2021.
He was beloved father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. His home was the center of the extended family, and everyone knew they were welcome in Cutchogue.
Ben was born June 11, 1925, to Frank and Stella (Bukala) Szymanski. He was raised in South Ozone Park and attended Brooklyn Technical High School, graduating in 1943. Immediately following graduation he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was stationed in several air bases in California and Florida following boot camp and training.
Ben then attended the Academy of Aeronautics, graduating in 1951. He married Marion Simonson on May 17, 1952, making their home in Oceanside, N.Y. Ben and Marion had two sons, Brian (deceased) and Dale.
Matteo to NYC: Reconsider middle school application changes that ‘discourage excellence’
Updated Dec 20, 2020;
Posted Dec 20, 2020
Councilman Steven Matteo is calling for the mayor and schools chancellor to reconsider admissions changes for competitive middle schools. (Staten Island Advance/Annalise Knudson)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. After New York City announced sweeping changes to the city’s specialized high school and competitive middle school application process on Friday, Councilman Steve Matteo (R-Mid-Island) is asking Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza to reconsider the new screening policy for middle school applications.
In a letter to the mayor and chancellor, Matteo is asking for the city to reconsider the middle school application screening policy and seek an alternative screening option, such as the city is doing for high school applications.
Sweeping application changes for NYC specialized high schools, middle schools
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
Posted Dec 18, 2020
In this file photo, taken before the coronavirus pandemic, students at Staten Island Technical High in New Dorp work with clay in the school s MakerSpace. (Staten Island Advance/Annalise Knudson)Staten Island Advance/Annalise Knudson
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Sweeping changes to New York City’s specialized high school and competitive middle school application process were announced Friday by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and vocal critics calling for more diversity in the city’s most esteemed schools.