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Lakeland school safety program in Yorktown caught in budget standoff as costs rise

School Resource Officers (SROs) — local police assigned to school buildings — are widely viewed as a critical layer of protection and mentorship for students. But with costs increasing, district leaders and municipal partners are facing difficult decisions about how to keep the program fully funded.

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Peekskill High School student approached by man in vehicle

The Peekskill City School District says the student did not enter the vehicle and reported the incident immediately.