08/02/09 The New Rochelle Briefing By Robo Blogger (Updated)

Comprehensive News Feed for New Rochelle, NY.

• Lighted Boat Parade illuminates New Rochelle coast
  posted on August 02, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE - It was a touch of Walt Disney World in New Rochelle last night in the eyes of spectators watching the first Lighted Boat Parade along the city's Sound Shore harbors.
• Locals share joy of Jewish heritage at event
  posted on August 02, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  Runner Evan Thompson of Mamaroneck, swimmer Rachel Kessler of New Rochelle and basketball player Karlyn Adler of Rye Brook all came back from the 18th annual Maccabiah Games in Israel last week with the same feeling.
• Naomi P. Maxwell
  posted on August 02, 2009 03:07:50 pm
  ... survived by her one devoted daughter, Brenda Pleasants of Orangeburg; one grandson, Michael Joseph LaCugna of New Rochelle, N.Y.; one brother, Carroll Pleasants of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and numerous nieces, ...
• Genealogy Query - UNKNOWN
  posted on August 02, 2009 08:42:20 am
  Looking for my husbands birthparents. Born 10/69 in New Rochelle, NY. Think his name at birth was John? Cross Search on other websites: View all matching genealogy records for the following surnames: Footnote.com - UNKNOWN View images of documents including naturalizations, birth and death records, and military records World Vital Records - UNKNOWN ...
• Condominium for Sale in New Rochelle, New York
  posted on August 01, 2009 03:11:49 pm
  Description: Luxury Condo located in the heart of New Rochelle. Top floor unit featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
• Westchester Scholars Receive New Computers
  posted on August 01, 2009 03:00:01 pm
  ... of three local colleges. Sixty five students participated in the enrichment opportunities at Iona College in New Rochelle, Westchester Community College in Valhalla, and The Educational Opportunity Center in Yonkers. Upon their completion they will ...
• Genealogy Query - FORLANO : JARVIS
  posted on August 01, 2009 06:47:13 am
  ... Fsthers Name: Robert Anthony Forlano My name is Christine - my maiden name is Jarvis. I was born 07/22/1962, New Rochelle NY to the above identified Mother. Cross Search on other websites: View all matching genealogy records for the following ...
• Final Slate For ACS Fall Ballot
  posted on August 01, 2009 06:06:11 am
  ... in Philadelphia (currently on sabbatical); and Mary Virginia Orna , professor of chemistry at the College of New Rochelle, in New York, are vying for the office of 2010 president-elect. The winner will serve a three-year term on the board as a ...
• Congress Races to Save 'Cash for Clunkers'
  posted on July 31, 2009 11:01:46 pm
  ... financially strapped - ``cash for clunkers'' car purchase program. LISTEN: Reporter Sean Adams gets reaction in New Rochelle More Info on the Cash for Clunkers Program (aka CARS) Program READ: More Opening Bell Stories Reps. Sander Levin, D-Mich., ...
• News doesn't knock socks off local fans
  posted on July 31, 2009 05:33:10 pm
  Michael Lazarus wasn't looking to make a fashion statement when he got dressed yesterday. The 19-year-old New Rochelle resident just happened to be wearing a Boston Red Sox T-shirt with the name and number of Manny Ramirez on the back while playing a ...
• Sitting in judgment of 'Idol' judges
  posted on July 31, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  ... Tim Brooks. He said 'American Idol' could likely survive if it lost Abdul or other judges Randy Jackson and New Rochelle's Kara DioGuardi - but not Cowell. A spokesperson for Cowell declined to comment on the celebrity's contract negotiations. ...
• Early Childhood Center gets new leader
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  ... from the Mills College of Education in New York City, and her master's degree in education from the College of New Rochelle. She also has an extensive teaching and management background at organizations such as the YMHA in Mount Vernon and the ...
• Car crashes, falls onto NY train tracks; driver escapes injury, commuters on platform stunned
  posted on July 30, 2009 05:58:23 pm
  ... were boarding it Monday afternoon. The 72-year-old driver lost control after she was hit by another car in New Rochelle, about 20 miles north of New York City. She crashed through a stone wall above the train station and the car landed roof first on ...
• New dean selected for college's library
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE: Ana Fontoura has been appointed as dean of the Mother Irene Gill Memorial Library at the College of New Rochelle.
• Free summer concert series through August
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE: The free Summer Sounds Concert Series at Hudson Park, presented by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts in partnership with the city's Parks and Recreation Department, continues in August with the following acts.
• Open houses at CNR's New Resources School
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE: The College of New Rochelle's School of New Resources will hold open houses on its six campuses in Westchester, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, Aug.
• City resident to head Children's Aid Society
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE: City resident Richard R. Buery, Jr. has been named president and chief executive officer of The Children's Aid Society, the first African-American to head the 156-year old nonprofit agency.
• Library parking lot renovation under way
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE: The city will continue its multiyear parking facilities upgrade plan with the rehabilitation of the Library South Parking Lot, projected to last up to 11 more weeks.
• Free movies and music offered by library
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE: The New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, will host the following free events next month.
• Graduate School to hold information event
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  NEW ROCHELLE: The College of New Rochelle will host a Graduate School information session Aug.