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More than 300 student, staff and community members signed a petition calling for the college to adapt its COVID policies to reduce the risk for students and staff.
Despite a COVID spike and the need to mask, school officials are hopeful vaccinated populations will lead to a return to normalcy.
Most districts say they will wait for statewide advice, after Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said the Ed Department would issue guidance soon.
More than commiserating over what is feared to be an impending wave of evictions, those in attendance, including representatives from Hudson Valley Legal Services and Hudson River Housing and Mayor Rob Rolison, discussed issues with the system as it stands and solutions. Berkowitz put forth the possibility of a housing diversion program, in which if a landlord wants to enter an eviction case into court, they are required to seek mediation. However, the biggest problem that most in that room could agree to, where there isn't a near-term solution, is the availability of affordable housing....
The school said Weinman's selection came after a year-long search that included more than 300 candidates, and was voted into the position unanimously by the board of trustees. He will assume his position in the fall. "Kevin has ... shown himself to be a charismatic and caring leader with a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and educational opportunity," Chair of the Board of Trustees Ross Mauri said in a statement. "He’s the right person at the right time for Marist, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Marist community.” Marist officials declined the Journal's requests fo...