Sophia Patel

Reporter · Tarrytown, NY

Sophia Patel is an education reporter with a Master's degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. With five years of experience in local journalism, she has previously worked at The Journal News, focusing on issues in K-12 schools across Westchester County.

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Families gather at the Ossining Council of PTAs tree sale, supporting local schools.

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One Council, Every School: Meet the Volunteers Behind Ossining’s PTAs

On a crisp autumn afternoon, the scent of fresh pine fills the air as families gather in the Ossining community for a beloved tradition: the annual tree sale. Among the bustling crowd, Leilani Dooley, President of the Ossining Council of PTAs, stands at a booth, greeting parents and children alike....

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