New Rochelle Roundup: 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

New Rochelle Residents To Ring In The New Year With Family-Friendly Event

... division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [...] NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - The final 12 hours of 2014 began with a balloon drop in suburbia at the new year's warm up inside the ...

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What's Open/Closed In New Rochelle On New Year's Day

Thursday, Jan. 1, is a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in New Rochelle on New Year's Day.

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Got Plans for New Year's? Better Bundle Up, New Rochelle

Everyone always asks what will the weather be like on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and we at New Rochelle Patch want to provide you with an hourly forecast according to the latest National Weather Service and Weather.com forecast. Beginning at noon on New Year's Eve temperatures will be between 29-31 degrees and the skies will be sunny.

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Shifting into Position, Sunday, January 4,

... of Theology in Atlanta GA. In addition to serving as an Associate Minister of the Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, she is a full-time certified special education teaching assistant at the Anne Hutchinson Elementary School in Eastchester NY. ...

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New Rochelle Girls Beat Suffern In Overtime Thriller

The New Rochelle High girls basketball team edged Suffern, 50-48, in overtime Tuesday evening at the eighth annual Ronnie Weaver Friendship Tournament at Carmel High School. Ronnie Weaver was an assistant coach to Rams head coach Dan O'Hare from 2000 to 2007.

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New Rochelle Students Begin Preparing For College Early

Seniors in high schools throughout New Rochelle who applied for early action or early decision have learned that they've been accepted into a wide-range of colleges, but their preparation for college may have started earlier than expected, according to a report. in The Huffington Post , written by New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Brian Osborne.

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Blood Drive In New Rochelle Part Of National Donor Event

The Red Cross announced that there would be two opportunities to donate blood in Westchester County during January -- National Blood Donor Month -- in New Rochelle and North Salem. The first blood drive will take place at the New Rochelle Public Library on Tuesday, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The library is at One Library Plaza on Lawton Street in New Rochelle.

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Stepinac High School Holds Winter Open House

... more time to provide individualized instruction. Stepinac High School is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit stepinac.org to learn more.

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Blood Drive In North Salem Part Of National Donor Event

The Red Cross announced that there would be two opportunities to donate blood in Westchester County during January -- National Blood Donor Month -- in New Rochelle and North Salem. The first blood drive will take place at the New Rochelle Public Library on Tuesday, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The library is at One Library Plaza on Lawton Street in New Rochelle.

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In our opinion: Police vs. protests - a heavy dose of civil dialogue is needed

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. In the current struggle between police and protesters, what the nation needs is a strong dose of civil dialogue.

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Sister Anna Veronica Oncia, Op

... from Villanova University and her MS in Education with a focus on reading approaches from the College of New Rochelle. Sister Anna Veronica taught at Cathedral Elementary School in Raleigh, NC (1952-1959 and 1968-1973) and at Annunciation School in ...

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Man tries to run down police; they shoot, kill him

In this Dec. 22, 2014, file photo, a member of the New Rochelle, N.Y., police department visits a makeshift memorial, near the site where New York Police Department officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

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Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders: A look at the 2014 season

Philadelphia Eagles rookie cheerleaders Kayla Daniels, left, from New Rochelle, N.Y., and Pilar Martin, from Washington Township, react just before taking the field for the first time during a home preseason game against the Pittsburg Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.

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Wall Street Journal Profiles New Rochelle Development Near Train Station

A profile in The Wall Street Journal details New Rochelle's forward movement on the redevelopment of a large area of land around the train station and where the money will come from to cover the bill.

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New Rochelle's Westchester Fight Club Faces Lawsuit over Alleged UFC Broadcast

The Westchester Fight Club in New Rochelle is facing a federal lawsuit from Joe Hand Promotions, a Pennsylvania-based distributor of Ultimate Fighting Championship broadcasts, for $270,000 for an alleged illegal broadcast of a 2012 bout. The lawsuit claims the New Rochelle club illegally broadcast a "scrambled signal" of the pay-per-view fight without compensating the Pennsylvania distributor, writes The Journal News .

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The Year of Eating Fabulously: Our Food Critic Cleanses His Palate

... barely finished my review when he and the restaurant parted ways. He recently opened an ambitious ramen bar in New Rochelle. (Metro-North, here I come.) If you hated on Marcus Samuelsson for gentrifying soul food at Harlem's Red Rooster, chances are ...

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Frigid New Year's Eve In Store For New Rochelle

The stretch of unseasonably warm weather will exit Westchester County and be replaced with bitter cold by New Year's Eve. Highs will struggle to get above freezing in New Year's Eve during the day, and will drop into the low 20s overnight as residents gather to celebrate the new year.

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White Plains Hospital Announces Its Nursing College, Career Day

... tion is also available by calling 914-681-2378. White Plains Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit to learn more.

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Stepinac's Kylan Guerra Wins Con Edison Athlete Of The Week Award

... School Football League AAA championship season. Stepinac High School is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit stepinac.org to learn more.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Free Health And Fitness Consultations Offered In New Rochelle

Good Changes Health and Wellness Consulting is offering free nutrition and exercise consultations on Wednesday and during the first week of January at their office in New Rochelle. These services will be provided on Wednesday from 4:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.; on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Monday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can come in to get weighed and find out about how their body composition affects their health.

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Fight For A Sandwich In New Rochelle Lands Four In Jail

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. A weekend "food fight" in New Rochelle left one man in the hospital with multiple stab wounds and four others in police custody after a brawl broke out, reportedly over a sandwich. Police confirmed that over the weekend, four suspects, including one that is facing a felony robbery charge, were arrested and charged with assault early on Saturday morning after police responded to a reported stabbing on North Avenue.

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Protesters Hold 'Justice For All' Rally In New Rochelle

Protesters gathered at Memorial Park in New Rochelle on Sunday to take part in a rally against police brutality, according to News 12 Westchester.

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Fight For A Sandwich In New Rochelle Lands Four In Jail

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Police say four men are facing charges after a fight for a sandwich on North Avenue led to a stabbing and beating on Saturday morning, lohud reports. The stabbing victim was taken to the Montefiore New Rochelle hospital for treatment of injuries, according to the report.

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MetroCard Mobile Van Schedules Westchester Visits

... Van and other MetroCard locations, call the Bee-Line Hotline at (914) 813-7777. The van is scheduled to be on: New Rochelle's Huguenot Street and North Avenue on Monday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m.-noon; at Mount Vernon's August Petrillo Plaza, across ...

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Constance Whitaker

She was born September 5th, 1930 in Richmond, IN to Kesley and Ledra Black. She is survived by her four children, Rick Berg of Palm Springs, CA; Nancy Parker of Indianapolis, IN; Kenneth "Bucky" Berg, of New Rochelle, NY; and Janie L Davis of Indianapolis, IN.

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With 2014 Concluding, Westchester Looks Toward 2015

... friendly, Westchester is ready to make some New Year's resolutions, at least some of which will be kept. New Rochelle resident Kumar Sandu, who owns a pair of beverage depots in southern Westchester, said he is hopeful of opening a third location ...

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

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'Justice for All' rally takes place in New Rochelle

Locals, civil leaders and community activists took part in the "Justice for All" rally at Memorial Park. The protest comes after the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner and 12-year-old Tamir Rice, all of whom died at the hands of police officers while they were unarmed.

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'Justice for All' rally takes place in New Rochelle

Locals, civil leaders and community activists took part in the "Justice for All" rally at Memorial Park. The protest comes after the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and 12-year-old Tamir Rice, all of whom died at the hands of police officers while they were unarmed.

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Frederick H. Becker Sr.

... of his Navy career serving as a member of UDT-21 during the Korean War. Following the service he worked at the New Rochelle, NY harbor Patrol before returning to Old Town as a member of the Old Town Fire Dept. In 1979, he founded the Penobscot ...

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Obituary: Robert H. Kelly, World War II Veteran

... the beloved husband of Thomasina (Simone) Kelly. Devoted father of Robert H. Kelly, Jr. and his wife Eileen of New Rochelle NY, Paul Kelly and his companion Sheryl of N. Reading, Mark Kelly and his wife Dianne of Goffstown NH, Nancy E. Vardaro and ...

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

VIDEO: Pinstripe Bowl Media Day Highlights

... game is going to be electric, and we are looking forward to it." For Mangiro (Roxbury, New Jersey) and Lucas (New Rochelle, New York), the trip has been a homecoming and granted the duo a unique opportunity to prepare for a game close to home. "It ...

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Pace University's Travis Sherer Named To Gov. Cuomo's AIDS Task Force

Travis Sherer, a Pace University adjunct professor, member of the New York State Society of Physician Assistants conference planning and diversity committees and program manager at Lenox Hill Retroviral Disease Center has been named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Task Force on Ending AIDS. The Task Force on Ending Aids is responsible for developing and issuing an executive plan for New York State to achieve the following goals: Linking and retaining persons diagnosed with HIV to health care and getting them on anti- HIV therapy to maximize HIV virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice.

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New Rochelle Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint, Say Police

The Pit Stop on 819 Main Street was the site of the robbery around 3:00 a.m. At least two people escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. No further details are being released to the public. Anyone with information is advised to call police at (914) 654-2300.

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Pace University's VOX Magazine Hosts Launch Event With Award-Winning Writer

... the students, faculty and alumni of Pace University. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Friday, December 26, 2014

In our opinion: Police vs. protests a " a heavy dose of civil dialogue is needed

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. The only thing certain in the current struggle between police and protesters seems to be that each side will seize on anything to drive home its point.

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Fellow officers salute NY cop's flag-draped casket

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Judge Dismisses New Rochelle Veterans' Flag Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a case from a New Rochelle veterans organization that claimed the city was violating its first Amendment Rights, according to LoHud.com. The United Veterans Memorial and Patriotic Association had long been responsible for replacing the American flag at the city armory, but in March 2013 it also added a Gadsden flag, which is now associated with the tea party, LoHud.com reported.

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Wake begins for NY officer gunned down in cruiser

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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New Rochelle Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say

Crowd forms at church for wake of slain NY officer

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Court papers: NY man threatened to kill officer

... the last week. (26 Dec 2014) APPHOTO NY120: FILE - In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu ...

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Wake To Be Held For NYPD Officer

... he was a longstanding and deeply committed member, according to family and friends. AP?Photo Members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu ...

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VP Biden to attend wake for slain NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos

Members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station. Mourners will gather Friday at a Queens church for the wake of a New York Police Department officer who was killed along with his partner in an ambush shooting.

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Pace University's Travis Sherer Appointed To Gov. Cuomo's AIDS Task Force

Travis Sherer, a Pace University adjunct professor, member of The New York State Society of Physician Assistants conference planning and diversity committees and program manager at Lenox Hill Retroviral Disease Center has been named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Task Force on Ending AIDS. The Task Force on Ending Aids is responsible for developing and issuing an executive plan for New York State to achieve the following goals: Linking and retaining persons diagnosed with HIV to health care and getting them on anti- HIV therapy to maximize HIV virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice.

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Wake to be held for 1 of 2 slain NYPD officers

Members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Wake today for NYPD officer slain with partner

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Wake to be held for 1 of 2 slain NYPD officers

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos' wake to be held today in Queens

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Photo Credit: AP / John Minchillo, File Mourners will gather Friday at a Queens church for the wake of a New York Police Department officer who was killed along with his partner in an ambush shooting.

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New Rochelle Mayor Announces City, School District Plans For Growth

Mayor Noam Bramson is sharing information on the city of New Rochelle's goals for growth around Main Street and the transit district. For a downtown area to really ignite with economic and cultural energy, you usually need residential and commercial density - more people, doing more things, spending more money.

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Pace University VOX Magazine Hosts Launch Event With Award-Winning Writer

Van Cott's Grove: Once a Famed Picnic Destination in 19th Century Pelham

... and teachers. We certainly wish them the greatest prosperity." Source: PRESBYTERIAN PICNIC , The Pioneer [New Rochelle, NY], Jul. 22, 1882, Vol. XXIII, No. 15, p. 3, col. 3. " LOCAL NEWS. . . . Last Tuesday, the M. E. Sunday school of this village, ...

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Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File). FILE - In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were ...

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New Rochelle Gas Station Robbed

A New Rochelle gas station located at 819 Main Street was held up early Friday morning. New Rochelle police received a call from the gas station clerk that a male black or dark skinned hispanic displayed a handgun to the the clerk and took money out of the register.

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Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Photo: Members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police departmen

Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

... Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station. CORRECTS BYLINE A member of the New Rochelle, N.Y., police department visits a makeshift memorial, on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, near the site where New York Police ...

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Track Santa's Trek to New Rochelle

New Rochelle area families wondering just what time Santa Claus will make his appearance locally can track the jolly old elf's journey courtesy of NORAD. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has announced it will once again put its technological prowess to use helping children all over the world keep up with Santa's Christmas Eve ride.

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Waveny LifeCare Network Of New Canaan Names New Controller

... controller, senior financial analyst and director of corporate accounting. She is a graduate of Iona College of New Rochelle, N.Y. Waveny introduced both clinical home care through Waveny Home Healthcare as well as professional companion services ...

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Meet White Plains Hospital's Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Schwartz

... es and staff to enhance the patient experience. White Plains Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit wphospital.org to learn more.

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Larchmont Library Hosts Two Yoga Programs In January

... by a parent or caregiver. Germino has been practicing yoga for five years. He works full-time at The College of New Rochelle in student services. He is now pursuing his second Masters in Public Administration. He's active in the community from the ...

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See What's Open/Closed In New Rochelle On Christmas

Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in New Rochelle on Thursday, Christmas Day, a federal holiday.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Latest New Rochelle Storm Update: Christmas Eve Travel Will Be Difficult

The good news for New Rochelle motorists looking to travel on Christmas Eve is you won't have to deal with the wintry white stuff, but unfortunately you'll be dealing with heavy rains, gusty winds, patchy fog, and maybe even some thunder. According to the National Weather Service, rain was to begin during the morning Wednesday for the Hudson Valley.

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Its time for a change

Talk of the Sound has obtained a copy of a message that has been distributed online to "all active members of the New Rochelle PBA" by PBA President Ray Andolina. As you all know, two NYC Police Officers were executed today in Brooklyn.

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Federal Judge Rules Against New Rochelle Veterans, Says City Has...

A federal judge upheld a motion to dismiss filed by the City of New Rochelle against the United Veterans Memorial & Patriotic Association of New Rochelle. Federal District Court Judge Cathy Seibel ruled that the City of New Rochelle could consider the Gadsden flag, the yellow "Don't Tread on Me" flag, as a symbol of the "Tea Party" and thus "divisive".

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Holiday heirlooms: The star that celebrates sobriety

The year was 1948. Rob Brown had just turned 11, when his father brought home a tin star to top their Christmas tree in New Rochelle, N.Y. Six months earlier, Brown's father had quit drinking and joined Alcoholics Anonymous.

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Open Air Permit for Civil Rights March Planned But Cancelled for Last Sunday After NYPD Shooting

A City of New Rochelle permit for a Civil Rights March set for this past Sunday but cancelled after the shooting death of two New York City Police officers was taken out by Angelique Francis, according to records obtained by Talk of the Sound under a Freedom of Information request. In a letter to City Manager, Francis states "our community of young people expressed an interest in a nonviolent march in solidarity with many civil rights groups on the national agenda to encourage change...the families and young people simply wish to speak out about the current events that are gripping our nation."

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Robert T. Short, 72, Former Resident Of Tuckahoe

... He graduated from Iona Prep and attended Iona College. He was an Army veteran. He managed Big Top Toy Store in New Rochelle for over 40 years. Short is survived by his siblings, Patricia Short, Iva Schulz, Donald Short and Elizabeth Jones; and many ...

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Ira G. Shaw, 84, Of Mount Vernon, Retired Liquor Store Owner

... lling hours are Friday, Dec. 26 from 7 to 9 pm. Services to be held at Shiloh Baptist Church, 185 Lincoln Ave., New Rochelle. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Interment at the Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale.

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Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

Members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

Members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were murdered in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley ambushed the two officers in their patrol car in broad daylight Saturday, fatally shooting them before killing himself inside a subway station.

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Helen R. Medaglia, 83, Longtime Resident Of New Rochelle, Waitress

Medaglia was born July 23, 1931, in the Bronx, to John and Helen Rita Houston. She was a waitress for over 25 years having worked at the Thru-Way Diner and Chumley's Pub, both in New Rochelle.

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Masayas Motorcycle Club Donates Toys To Montefiore New Rochelle

Masayas Motorcycle Club had a toy drive in October in conjunction with Empire Harley-Davidson of New Rochelle and were specific that they wanted Montefiore New Rochelle to distribute them to either in-patients or through the hospital's pediatric clinic.

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White Plains Restaurants Open For Christmas Eve, Day

... Day from noon to 8 p.m. Merry Christmas: 530 Milton Rd., (914) 967-8140, lapanetiere.com/ . NoMa Social , New Rochelle: NoMa Social's menu is forever reinventing itself with its variety of tapas and entrees. Executive Chef Bill Rosenberg does ...

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Restaurants Open Christmas Eve, Day In New Rochelle

Monday, December 22, 2014

Westchester Residents Express Support For Police Following NYPD Slayings

... all over the world, but this is no way to handle that." Locally, a proposed " Black Lives Matter " march on New Rochelle City Hall that was scheduled for Sunday was cancelled after New Rochelle PBA President Ray Andolina reportedly reached out to ...

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Opinion: It Is Time To Stand With Our Police

My community, New Rochelle, NY, has an excellent police department. My family is pleased with the safety we enjoy thanks to the brave men and women in blue.

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Pelham's Colonial School Students Sing At Extended Care Facility

Fourth- and fifth-graders from Colonial Elementary School came to sing to the residents of Schaffer Extended Care at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital on Monday, Dec. 15.

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Ray Rice -- Charity Blitzkrieg ... In Image Makeover Campaign

After months under the radar, Ray Rice is hitting the charity scene HARD -- bouncing from fundraisers to toy drives and other events ... in an effort to prove he's not a monster. On Saturday, the couple hosted " Ray and Janay's Holiday Toy Drive " at Steiner Sports headquarters in New Rochelle, NY ... which happens to be Ray's hometown.

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theLoop Holiday Gift Guide

It's our Holiday Gift Guide to great locally-sourced treasures you'll want to wrap up for the people you love the most. Gifts from Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Pelham and online.

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Man Breaks Trooper's Ankle During Incident On I-95, Police Say

Glen R. Lee, a 27-year-old New Rochelle resident, was arrested on multiple charges after he assaulted a victim in a motor vehicle which ended on the roadside of Interstate 95 in Rye and resulted a trooper in sustaining a broken ankle on Sunday, Dec. 21, according to a release by New York state police. While the victim was driving northbound, Lee allegedly engaged in reckless conduct by grabbing the victim and steering wheel while the vehicle was in motion, the release said.

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Storm Looks To Hit New Rochelle During Holiday Travel

A giant storm system is now gathering and forecasters said Sunday that it could wallop an area from the midwest to the Eastern Seaboard with heavy rains and wind gusts of 50 MPH just in time for holiday travel. In New York, the forecast calls for rain beginning on Tuesday, thunder joining the mix on Christmas Eve and the heavy wind arriving Christmas Day.

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New Rochelle Man, 27, Accused of Assaulting State Police Troopers During Arrest

New Rochelle resident Glen R. Lee, Jr., 27, was arrested Sunday on felony assault, and a host of misdemeanor charges, in connection with an assault on state police troopers during a domestic incident. One trooper broke an ankle during the skirmish.

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New Rochelle man charged with assaulting State Trooper following domestic incident investigation

On December 21, 2014, Glen R. Lee, Jr, age 27, of New Rochelle, New York was arrested pursuant to a domestic incident that began in a motor vehicle and ended up on the roadside of I-95 in the City of Rye. While the victim was driving northbound, the defendant allegedly engaged in reckless conduct by grabbing the victim and steering wheel while the vehicle was in motion.

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'All Lives Matter'

55 Recruits Graduate from Westchester County Police Academy

... Recruits will be going to work for 20 police departments in Westchester: Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Harrison, Hastings, Pelham Manor, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant, Larchmont, New Castle, North Castle, Sleepy ...

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Jared Rice / Noam Bramson Triangulation

New Rochelle Pba Statement on Planned Protest at City Hall; Calls Councilman Rice to Call Off Event

Saturday, December 20, 2014

AVI Crowdsourcing Project Reveals More ADA Violations and More Lies in New Rochelle Schools

I have been asking readers to assist in a crowdsourcing project to review Annual Visual Inspection documents obtained over the past several months under a Freedom of Information request. Several readers have begun to take me up on that including Richard Feltenstein, the father of Jennifer Feltenstein graduated from New Rochelle High School in June, 2013, who is perhaps best well-known as one of two students left behind during a fire emergency at the high school in 2013.

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Hundreds Celebrate The Life Of New Rochelle Native Richard Crabtree

BEDFORD, N.Y. Hundreds of friends, family, colleagues and well wishers gathered at St. Patrick's Church in Bedford on Saturday to celebrate the life of Westchester County legend Richard "Dick" Clarke Crabtree. A former recipient of the Westchester County Distinguished Service award, Crabtree a renowned restaurateur and beloved neighbor died in Calvary Hospital in the Bronx on Friday, Dec. 12. The New Rochelle native, who was an athletic star at Iona Prep, made his living in the family business at Crabtree Motors, before being hired by Ford Motor Company.

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Syracuse football recruiting: DE commit Qaadir Sheppard 'felt most at home' at SU

Iona (New Rochelle, N.Y.) Preparatory School senior defensive end Qaadir Sheppard felt at home at Syracuse long before verbally committing to the Orange on Thursday. Sheppard thinks back to the first time he visited SU, in late March, to take in a ...

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Tire Slashing Incidents at New Rochelle High School

Over the past six weeks there has been a series of tire slashing incidents in a school parking lot at New Rochelle High School, sources say. A District spokesperson did not respond to an email request for information about the incident.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

New Rochelle Basketball Game At Rye Canceled After Bomb Threat

... the all clear just after 8 p.m. The scheduled 7 p.m. varsity girls basketball game between the host Garnets and New Rochelle in the Rye Rye Tournament was canceled as a result of the threat.

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Rye High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat, Basketball Game Canceled

Rye High School has been evacuated Friday night following a bomb threat made early in the evening, according to Superintendent of Schools Frank Alvarez. The scheduled 7 p.m. varsity girls basketball game between the host Garnets and New Rochelle in the Rye Rye Tournament was canceled as a result of the threat.

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Business Council Of Westchester Seeks New Members For 2015

... s solo-preneurs and small businesses." Business Council of Westchester is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit westchesterny.org to learn more.

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Multiple Yoga Classes Offered at Larchmont Public Library This January

... Dr. Friedenberg at Manhattan College and Dr. Kan at Villanova University. He works full-time at The College of New Rochelle in Student Services. He is now pursuing his second Masters in Public Administration. During the summers he teaches Cognitive ...

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Be A lifesaver - Make your end of the year donation to the New Rochelle YMCA

Raised $79,776.75 in contributions and pledges from YMCA website/mail in contributions and pledges from YMCA website/Mail The New Rochelle YMCA is facing a major repair of the pool area - a project that will cost $1.3 million. The YMCA goal is to raise $300,000, the first phase by December 2014 .

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It Is Time To Stand With Our Police

'Black Lives Matter' Group Organizes March On New Rochelle City Hall

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. In solidarity with protesters throughout the country who have been angered by the deaths of a pair of African-Americans in encounters with police, a "Black Lives Matter" group is organizing a weekend march in New Rochelle. Beginning at noon on Sunday, Dec. 21, protesters donning all black will march at New Rochelle City Hall to shout things like "Hands up, don't shoot," and "I can't breathe," and a social media rallying cry related to the pair of deaths.

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Recologie Offers Sustainable Shopping In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Starting from meager roots in Larchmont six years ago, Recologie, once a simple consulting company, has expanded rapidly since moving to New Rochelle. It is the place to go this holiday season for those with an eye for sustainable shopping.

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New Rochelle Letter: It's Time To Stand With Our Police

... ing "Thank You" when you see a police officer protecting our streets. I will do so right now - thank you to the New Rochelle and Westchester County police for protecting my community and my family so well.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting 2014

The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday lighting ceremony on December 4th at Memorial Highway in downtown New Rochelle. Words were offered by Marrone, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, Rabbi Emeritus Amiel Wohl-a rabbi of Temple Israel of New Rochelle and Fr.

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Jared Rice Promoting Anti-Police March Sunday Noon at City Hall...

New Rochelle City Councilman Jared Rice is promoting a "Justice for All March" Sunday at noon from City Hall, up North Avenue, down Huguenot Street, to Library Green. Attendees are encouraged to wear black.

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New Rochelle Police Department Promotes Seven

The New Rochelle Police Department held a Promotional Ceremony this morning in the City Council Chambers at New Rochelle City Hall.

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What Makes Phil Rosetti So Special?

Jimmy Bonanno, Anthony Raffa and Phil Rosetti were recently observed sitting, not working, while parked in E-72, Bonanno's District assigned vehicle, behind the Ward Elementary School. Bonanno and Raffa were suspended for 30 days by the City School District of New Rochelle as a first step towards termination proceedings.

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Retired New Rochelle Fire Captain John J. Imperioli, 78

John was born on June 12, 1936 in New Rochelle to the late John, Sr. and Angelina Imperioli. He was a retired Captain for the New Rochelle Fire Department, having worked for more than 30 years where he was known as "Captain Jab".

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Syracuse football recruiting: 2015 New York DE Qaadir Sheppard verbally commits to Orange

... After Coatesville (Pa.) High School target Amir Ealey verbally committed to the Orange late Sunday night, Iona (New Rochelle, N.Y.) Preparatory School product Qaadir Sheppard followed suit less than four days later. The 6-foot-3, 222-pound Sheppard ...

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Operation City Sweeper Exposes Underbelly of New Rochelle Crime

It just a hypothesis but after reporting on crime in New Rochelle over the past six years, Talk of the Sound has come to believe in a theory that about 40 people account for 90% of the serious/violent crime in New Rochelle - most, if not all of whom, are known to New Rochelle police and, often, to each other. These people operate out of about a dozen locations, many of which are properties owned by the New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority.

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New Rochelle Reaches Master Developer Accord With RDRXR

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The City Council has unanimously approved a master developer agreement with RDRXR, and work will now begin on the ambitious downtown redevelopment. Earlier this year, the council unanimously approved RDRXR a teaming of Renaissance Downtowns and RXR Realty as its master developer, as city officials envision a redevelopment of downtown, focused on the train station as the heart of and gateway to the city.

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City Workers, Cops Pull Woman from Waters Off Hudson Park in New Rochelle

Two New Rochelle city workers at the New Rochelle Marina, along with two New Rochelle police officers from the Harbor Patrol rescued an elderly woman in the waters off Hudson Park. Two Marina workers, "James" and "Pete", took a boat out to the location.

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Robert J. Patrella, 72, Worked For A Longtime In The New Rochelle Schools

Patrella was born Oct. 6, 1942, in the Bronx, to Larry and Edmea Kent. He worked for many years as a telecommunications technician and as a special education assistant in the New Rochelle Schools.

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Huguenot Memorial Presbyterian Church Celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 1901

... G. H. Ferris is the honored president." Source: ANNIVERSARY OF HUGUENOT MEMORIAL CHURCH, PELHAM MANOR , The New Rochelle Pioneer, Oct. 19, 1901, p. 8, col. 2. * * * * * Periodically I have posted items to the Historic Pelham Blog regarding the ...

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'The Interview' Postponed in New Rochelle, Local Job Listings, New Schools CPA

During last year's holiday policing effort, State Police charged more than 630 drivers with DWI, and handed out more than 38,000 tickets. One person is dead and several injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed into a crowd leaving a Christmas concert at St. James school.

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Family Fun Rings In New Year In New Rochelle

... The fifth annual event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1230 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 33 Le Count Place in New Rochelle. The Times Square-inspired celebration includes face painting, arts and crafts, kiddy rides, clowns, dancing, a martial arts ...

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Board Member Of Port Chester's LWV Commemorated For Human Rights Day

New Rochelle resident Dr. Moshe Avital, a leading Holocaust author and scholar, shared his personal experience as an Auschwitz survivor and the meaning of the Holocaust in modern Western society on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the countywide Westchester International Human Rights Day Commemoration at Greenburgh Town Hall. Joan Grangenois Thomas, president of the Port Chester/Rye Branch of the NAACP, was a special guest speaker at the commemoration, which was sponsored by the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, Town of Greenburgh, Yonkers Human Rights Commission and the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

JUCO Signing Day | Sooners Add Top Receiver Prospect And Three Others On Wednesday

... on Wednesday. At 6-1/175, Johnson picked off two passes and recorded 10 pass breakups for Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY. Both Danley and Johnson will have the opportunity step into positions that will have immediately voids following the bowl ...

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New Rochelle Cancer Patient Praises Nurses, Care at White Plain Hospital

Doctors, nurses, patients and Mayor Tom Roach signed a steel beam on Wednesday to mark a milestone in the construction of a new six-story cancer building at White Plains Hospital. Louise Kuklis of New Rochelle tried to choke back tears as she thanked hospital staff for saving her life from metastatic colon cancer five years ago.

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JUCO Signing Day | Sooners Add Top Receiver Prospect And Four Others On Wednesday

New Rochelle's Relig Plans 50th Anniversary Celebration

The New Rochelle High School of Religion, or "Relig," is seeking volunteers to join its 50th anniversary committee to help with planning a series of events to celebrate its 50 years of service to New Rochelle youths.

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Behavioral Analysis of ISIS Brutality Presented in Violence and Gender Journal

PRLog - Dec. 17, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Sunni Islamist terror organization known as the Islamic State, or ISIS, uses extreme violence and brutality against anyone it perceives as a threat to its goal of expansion and restoration of an Islamic Caliphate. The significant behavioral aspects of this unparalleled violence and its implications for the future are explored in a compelling Review article published in Violence and Gender , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers .

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Pioneer Award Winners Katherine High, Amit Nathwani, Arthur Nienhuis, and Andrew Davidoff Honored

PRLog - Dec. 17, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Recognized for her pioneering work to develop gene therapy for hemophilia spanning several decades, taking it from the laboratory into human clinical trials, is Katherine A. High, MD , Spark Therapeutics. Also recognized for their demonstration of successful clinical applications of adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy for hemophilia B are Amit C. Nathwani, MD, PhD , UCL Cancer Institute, and Arthur W. Nienhuis, MD and Andrew M. Davidoff, MD , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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New Dawn Foundation in New Rochelle welcomes scientist Dr. Leong Ying in January

Dr. Leong Ying, an esteemed nuclear physicist, will speak Jan. 21 at a workshop at the New Dawn Foundation in New Rochelle about his upcoming memoir, "From Newton, Einstein to God," coming out in January 2015. EVENT DETAILS Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Journey class featuring Dr. Leong Ying The New Dawn Foundation, 590 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle http://ift.tt/1wZCMNR After publishing his bold scientific theories in an exploratory fiction novel KLYSTAR , Dr. Ying is now releasing a poetic memoir about his growing curiosity of the world around him and his atheist beliefs in science that eventually led him to discovering the Twin Universe theory to prove God's existence.

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Behavioral analysis of ISIS brutality presented in Violence and Gender journal

Violence and Gender is the only peer-reviewed journal focusing on the understanding, prediction, and prevention of acts of violence. Through research papers, roundtable discussions, case studies, and other original content,... New Rochelle, NY, December 17, 2014-The Sunni Islamist terror organization known as the Islamic State, or ISIS, uses extreme violence and brutality against anyone it perceives as a threat to its goal of expansion and restoration of an Islamic Caliphate.

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A-Game Sports To Offer Soccer, Basketball Camps In New Rochelle

Game Sports, the New Rochelle sports instruction clinic that ran a wildly successful baseball camp at Flowers Field this summer, is expanding their enterprise, and will now include soccer and basketball academies for athletes who get the sports bug during the winter. Beginning in January, A-Game Sports the brainchild of former city slickers Kevin Plein and Darin Feldman , who swapped their dress shoes for cleats will include soccer and basketball clinics that will be led from some of the top local athletes that have played and coached at a professional level.

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New Rochelle Restaurant Hosts 'Selma' Actress At Picture House Preview

... of filming -- at The Pelham Picture House Dec. 15 where a screening and post-film discussion were held. New Rochelle's Alvin & Friends Restaurant was the co-sponsor. Owner Alvin Clayton, also from Trinidad, knows the actress from way back when and ...

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Dahlia Ianora, 90, Of New Rochelle, Retired Dollar-Emigrant Bank Employee

Ianora was born Nov. 21, 1924, in the Bronx, to Luigi and Theresa Mastrangelo. She was a retired bank teller for Dollar-Emigrant Bank for many years.

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New Rochelle, one true location, Where The City Yard it is now

Ten businesses have organized themselves as New Rochelle United Against Eminent Domain, a group opposed to a plan to move the New Rochelle Public Works yard to East Place, near Flowers Park on Fifth Avenue. The group, led by Maria La Rocca of Flavio La Rocca and Sons, issued a statement raising various objections to the proposal.

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Meet White Plains Hospital's Director Of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Weber

Dr. Philip Weber, director of the division of minimally invasive surgery, robotics and bariatrics at White Plains Hospital, shares information on the hospital's state-of-the-art procedures for bariatric surgery and explains why he believes a smaller hospital is more efficient and effective for patients. White Plains Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice.

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Pace Launches Speaker Series On Hope, Healing, Resilience

... through their darkest days alone. That takes a team." Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Harold Barnett, 98, Former Resident Of New Rochelle

Barnett was born Aug. 13, 1916, in Manhattan, to Barnett Walter Barnett and Philomena Cecilia Kiernan Barnett, and moved to New Rochelle, at an early age. He graduated from Iona Grammar School in 1931 and Iona Preparatory School in 1935.

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Installation of the First Memorial Tablet on Glover's Rock on October 18, 1901

... Pelham Memorial High School where the British and German troops camped along today's Colonial Avenue toward New Rochelle. On October 18, 1901, the Bronx Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of Mount Vernon, N. Y., unveiled a bronze ...

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College Of New Rochelle Offering Bachelor's Degree Program For Adults

The College of New Rochelle is hosting an informational session about its bachelor's degree program for adults aged 21 and older. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The College of New Rochelle's School of New Resources is hosting an informational session regarding its Bachelor's Degree Program for Adults from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus and meet with faculty, students, counselors and financial advisers.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Is There a Connection Between 2013 New Rochelle Armed Burglary and a...

Shortly before 11 a.m. on January 9th, 2013 there was a crime that is not commonplace in New Rochelle -- an armed burglary/home invasion at 17 Willow Avenue near the College of New Rochelle. Two men entered the home -- a male, black, 6' 0" dressed all in black carrying a handgun with a wooden handle and a male, hispanic, 5'10", stocky build, wearing a knitted hat.

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Benefit concert to be held at Pelham Picture House

Italian-born tenor and New Rochelle resident Luciano Lamonarca will sing at a benefit concert called White Christmas at the venue on Wolfs Lane.

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12/18 NRPD Promotions Ceremony 11 AM

The New Rochelle Police Department will hold a Promotional Ceremony on Thursday, December 18 at 11:00 AM in the City Council Chambers, 515 North Avenue, promoting the following members: Lieutenant Cosmo Costa is promoted to the rank of Captain Det.

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With Regards to Bramson as

With the 2015 City Council campaign now officially underway, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and Council Member Jared Rice appear anxious to stoke racial anxiety in New Rochelle in the hopes of securing solid support in New Rochelle's black community. Two weeks ago, Rice branded New Rochelle residents White Supremacists and exhorted his Facebook Friends to read "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander, a 2010 book that has become especially influential among civil rights activists and for years raised the issue of "mass incarceration" in the context of Alexander's book, going back to his first public appearance as a political candidate .

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Getting Results: Salt Dome Rises in New Rochelle

After years of discussion, a Salt Dome is now taking shape at the City of New Rochelle Public Works Yard on East Main Street. The concrete, steel and vinyl structure cost about $350,000 and will hold about 2,500 tons of salt.

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City Completes Testing of Water Fountains at Twin Lakes in Front of New Rochelle High School

The City of New Rochelle has completed testing on two water fountains in the lakes in front of New Rochelle High School. The fountains have not operated for many years.

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The College of New Rochelle: HVIAC and AD3I Name Ellis Women's Basketball Player of the Week

The College of New Rochelle senior forward Jah-Leah Ellis has been named Women's Basketball Player of the Week by the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Association of Division III Independents , it was announced today by the respective conference offices. Ellis averaged 21.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.0 steals and 3.5 assists per game for the Blue Angels last week.

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Port Chester Theater Turns Back Clock With '80s Band

... under the "what goes around comes around," Jessie's Girl's manager and show producer Marcus Linial grew up in New Rochelle and promoted his first concert at The Cap in 1988. Linial went on to promote six other shows there in '88 and '89. And now he ...

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Tri-State Area Families Prepare Ahead Of Chanukah Festivities

... a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [] NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - Tuesday night marks the eight-day observance of Chanukah and families across the Tri-State are preparing ...

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Visiting Hours are Dec. 17, 18 for Richard Crabtree

Richard Clarke Crabtree died peacefully on December 12 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx with his family by his side. Dick was born in New Rochelle NY and was raised there by his parents Joseph and Irene.

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New Rochelle Hires CPA as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administration

The New Rochelle School District recently hired Jeffrey T. White, a Certified Public Accountant, as a new Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administration, and he will begin after the first of the year. Prior to joining New Rochelle, White was Assistant Superintendent for Business, Purchasing Agent and District Clerk in the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District in Orange County, NY.

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Do caffeine's effects differ with or without sugar?

Journal of Caffeine Research: The International Multidisciplinary Journal of Caffeine Science is a quarterly journal published in print and online. The Journal covers the effects of caffeine on a wide... New Rochelle, NY, December 16, 2014-Consuming caffeinated or sugary drinks can affect the body's metabolism, causing changes in heart and respiratory rate and weight gain.

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A Few Words with Former New Rochelle Councilman Richard St. Paul on AIPAC-Funded Trip to Israel

Former New Rochelle City Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Richard St. Paul recently returned from Israel, a trip sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation , the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC, America's pro-Israel lobby. The Foundation funds educational seminars to Israel for members of Congress and other political influentials.

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New Rochelle Approves Master Development Agreement with RDRXR

The New Rochelle City Council unanimously approved a Master Developer Agreement with RDRXR at a special council meeting on December 15, signaling the start of the largest and most significant economic development initiative in the city's history. The MDA details the roles and responsibilities of both the City and its Master Developer, with the City retaining full control over potential zoning changes that could facilitate development on multiple downtown sites.

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New York Translator Sells For $3.5 Million

... BROADCASTING, LLC bought W280EM/CHICAGO for $1 million. The translator lists its primary station as Ethnic WVIP/NEW ROCHELLE, NY. In other filings with the FCC, ZION MULTIMEDIA OREGON CORPORATION is selling Spanish Religion KXOR-A (RADIO ...

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Dick Crabtree Of Chappaqua, Owner Of The Kittle House, Dies At 84

Crabtree was born in New Rochelle, to Joseph and Irene. He attended Iona Prep. He attended both Notre Dame and Georgetown Universities where he studied business.

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County Legislator Hosts Annual Toys For Tots Drive In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Westchester County Legislator Jim Maisano helped his hometown New Rochelle get into the holiday spirit over the weekend, at his annual Toys for Tots event. The longtime politician has been busy collecting hundreds of unwrapped toys, gift cards and other donated goods, which will be distributed to families and children in need this holiday season.

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Menorahs On Car Rooftops? Mamaroneck Holds Hanukkah Parade

... lead Sunday's parade, including Porsche of Larchmont, Ray Catena Lexus, Larchmont Jaguar, Acura of Westchester, New Rochelle Hyundai, and Fiat of Larchmont. The parade of dazzling cars will be adorned with car menorahs and Hanukkah flags. After a ...

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Larchmont Dads Rock And Roll With Their Band, 'Sway'

What do a local television anchor, a fashion icon's brother, an FM radio executive, a school head master and a contractor have in common? They're all part of a rock and roll band called "Sway" that plays in a host of venues around Southern Westchester. They are performing Saturday, Dec. 20, at Spectators in New Rochelle as part of a Toys for Tots Holiday party.

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Richard Crabtree, Purchaser Of Kittle House, Dies

Richard Clarke Crabtree, a New Rochelle native who purchased Kittle House in Chappaqua, died on Friday, Dec. 12, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was 84. Crabtree served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1953 to 1954 before entering the family automobile business, Crabtree Motors, where he took charge of the used car division and introduced the concept of 'certified pre-owned vehicles.'

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Mayor Marvin: Public Service Commission Grants Rate Hike

... and transmission main connected to the Delaware Aqueduct, the principal water supply source for United Water New Rochelle and United Water Westchester customers. United also claimed that the cost to purchase water, since the water supply is owned by ...

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New Rochelle Library Announces Vacation Week Schedule

The New Rochelle Public Library has announced its schedule of events for the last week of December, when area schools will be on vacation. The Kwanzaa documentary "The Black Candle" will be screened in the Ossie Davis Theater in the main library on Friday, Dec. 26, the first day of Kwanzaa.

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Stamford's Casimir Named Rookie Of The Week Again At Iona

Iona College freshman Schadrac Casimir, from Stamford, was named the Rookie of the Week by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Casimir, a graduate of Trinity Catholic, scored 29 points for the New Rochelle, N.Y. college, in a 92-89 road loss at Monmouth University.

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Monday, December 15, 2014

New Rochelle Junior Antoine Lewis Lifts Huguenots To Dramatic Win Over Ramapo

New Rochelle was 0-2 entering Friday's matchup at Ramapo. Huguenots coach Rasaun Young wasn't too pleased about that and decided to shake things up a bit by starting all his juniors.

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College of New Rochelle Freshman Caitlin Harrison's Buzzer...

Rookie Caitlin Harrison converted an offensive rebound and put back as time expired to give The College of New Rochelle a 71-70 victory over the College at Old Westbury tonight in a non-conference match at the Clark Athletic Center. Jah-Leah Ellis led all scorers with 30 points, adding 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals.

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Faulty Gas Line Closes New Rochelle High School Tuesday

According to New Rochelle School District officials, the school will be closed Tuesday due to the faulty gas line, which has left the high school without heat or hot water.

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New Rochelle Special Education Director Lied About Disabled Student...

It is hard to imagine anything more despicable than forcing a disabled student to perform off-stage, shoved out of the way, while her classmates perform on-stage. Last month, Talk of the Sound reported that Director of Special and Alternative Education Yvette Goorevitch made a series of misleading and material false statements in a letter filed with the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights in 2012.

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College of New Rochelle's School of New Resources Announces Adult Learner Information Day

The College of New Rochelle will be hosting information sessions about its Bachelor's degree program specifically for adults offered by The College of New Rochelle School of New Resources. WHERE: Six campuses: New Rochelle, Brooklyn, Bronx, Co-op City Bronx, DC-37, and Harlem Our dedicated counselors will answer your questions.

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Richard L. Stanzione, 89, Of Mount Vernon, Korean War Veteran

... acting at Herbert Burgdorf Studios in New York City. Stanzione is survived by his niece, Diane Ghiloni of New Rochelle; and cousins, Daisy and Victor D'Ontna of Rhinebeck. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Lillian Ghiloni (Joseph); and ...

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Passenger Picked Up In Pelham Carjacks Cabdriver

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. A cabdriver dropping off three passengers he picked up at the Pelham train station on Friday, Dec. 12, was the victim of a carjacking, reports News 12 Westchester . The driver picked up the passengers around 2:30 a.m. Friday.

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10-Part Series on Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in New Rochelle Schools

... to have required Van-Accessible Parking spaces. Lowlights of the survey include the newly installed ramp at the New Rochelle High School Planetarium, the emergency exit ramp at Isaac Young, the parking area in front of Ward School, the back parking ...

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New Colorectal Cancer Risk Factor Identified

PRLog - Dec. 15, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Adiponectin, a collagen-like protein secreted by fat cells, derives from the ADIPOQ gene. Variations in this gene may increase risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and various cancers.

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New Rochelle High School of Religion Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2015

The New Rochelle High School of Religion " Relig" will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015 and are planning a series of events to celebrate 50 years of service to our New Rochelle Youth. We are looking for volunteers to join the 50th Anniversary Committee.

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Richard Crabtree, New Rochelle Native

Iona's North Avenue Residence Hall Project planning in progress

... HEARING (Public Comment Allowed) Tuesday December 16, 2014 7:30 PM, Room B-1 City Hall Annex 90 Beaufort Place New Rochelle, NY 10801 Iona College this past Friday December 12, 2014 hosted a neighborhood community information meeting to show and ...

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The Arrest of a Division I Basketball Star is Not News

Last week Talk of the Sound reported the arrest of Iona College Basketball star David Laury on an assault charge in New Rochelle, NY but no mention was made of the arrest in the coverage of the team's game against Rider the next night. Laury, a senior forward one one of the best teams in its conference, was named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year by the league's coaches last month.

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CROWDSOURCING: Parents and Guardians, Please Help TOTS Collect Teacher and Principal Data

... the report send it along to Talk of the Sound via email at robertcox@talkofthesound.com or 173 Mount Joy Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Be forewarned that some school officials are going to try to convince you that the information contained in the ...

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New colorectal cancer risk factor identified

Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers is an authoritative peer-reviewed journal published monthly online with Open Access options and in print that reports on all aspects of genetic testing, including molecular... New Rochelle, NY, December 15, 2014-Adiponectin, a collagen-like protein secreted by fat cells, derives from the ADIPOQ gene. Variations in this gene may increase risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and various cancers.

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Toys for Tots Drive, New Rochelle

Over the weekend at Dudley' s in New Rochelle, a mega Toys for Tots event, hosted by Jim Maisano, Westchester County Legislator, with help from his wife Jean and son Michael.

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Stephen J. Hopkins, 55, Of Greenwich, Worked For SND Electronics

Hopkins was born July 4, 1959, in New Rochelle, N.Y., to John and Colleen Hopkins of Stuart, Fla. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School and from Iona College.

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Sylvia Feinberg, 93, Of New Rochelle

Sylvia Feinberg of New Rochelle died Sunday, Dec. 14. She was 93. Sylvia was born Feb. 8, 1921, in the Bronx. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the George T. Davis Funeral Home .

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John J. Imperioli, 78, Retired Captain, New Rochelle Fire Department

Imperioli was born June 12, 1936, in New Rochelle, to John, Sr. and Angelina Imperioli. He was a retired captain for the New Rochelle Fire Department, having worked for more than 30 years.

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New Rochelle Native Performs At Mamaroneck's Sandbox Theater

... starting Saturday, Dec. 20 in Mamaroneck. "For me, it's all about the voices and the physicality," said the New Rochelle native who now resides in Brooklyn. "I work extremely hard in making sure each character has a distinctive way of moving and a ...

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Debate Over Relocation of New Rochelle Public Works Yard Heats Up

Ten businesses have organized themselves as New Rochelle United Against Eminent Domain, a group opposed to a plan to move the New Rochelle Public Works yard to East Place, near Flowers Park on Fifth Avenue. The group, led by Maria La Rocca of Flavio La Rocca and Sons, Inc., issued a statement raising the various objections to the proposal.

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After Sandy Hook, life under lockdown a new reality

... into Sandy Hook Check out this story on WBIR.com: http://usat.ly/1Dkuy5B Police close off North Avenue near New Rochelle High School after a report of shots fired in the area Oct. 23. On Dec. 14, 2012, heavily armed Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook ...

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Pelham Caterer Nisa Lee's Colorful Cocktails Tops Week's News

According to Pelham-based caterer Nisa Lee of Nisa Lee Events ; blood orange is a great cold weather fruit for its health benefits, for a margarita cocktail that bursts with flavor and freshness. New Rochelle Police are investigating an accident that may have involved a drunk driver who slammed into a building and left the scene , according to News 12 Westchester.

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Drunk Driver Who Slammed Into New Rochelle Building Tops Week's News

New Rochelle Police are investigating an accident that may have involved a driver who slammed into a building and left the scene on Sunday, according to News 12 Westchester. New Rochelle city officials are announcing last call for residents looking to offer input and insight in defining the community's "brand," as they prepare for a radical downtown redevelopment.

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Naming Of Mamaroneck's Sommer To Golden Dozen Team Tops Week's News

... All Natural Italian Style Panko Breadcrumbs from its shelves in Westchester County due to a misleading label. New Rochelle Police are investigating an accident that may have involved a drunk driver who slammed into a building and left the scene on ...

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Pace University Swimmers Named ECAC Rookie Of The Week

... are off with Adelphi University on Thursday, Jan. 15. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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New Rochelle Track Star Leaves Team To Run Independently

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle High School track star Symone Darius has left the high school track team to run independently, reports Lohud . Darius won three all-America awards during her sophomore year.

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Police: Cab driver carjacked in New Rochelle

Authorities say the driver picked up three passengers at the Pelham train station at around 2:30 a.m. He dropped off one in Pelham, another in New Rochelle and the third man on Sickles Avenue. Authorities say the driver picked up three passengers at the Pelham train station at around 2:30 a.m. He dropped off one in Pelham, another in New Rochelle and the third man on Sickles Avenue.

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New Rochelle Track Star Quits Team To Run Independently

Reality vs. Reputation: A Peoples' Memoir of the Bronx

... recent snapshot of the borough. Siri Nelson, a 29-year-old resident in Fordham and student at the College of New Rochelle, shared her story about meeting someone from OkCupid, an online dating side, in person. While the date didn't pan out, she was ...

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Iona College Board of Trustees Welcome New Members

PRLog - Dec. 12, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Iona College announces two new members will join the Board of Trustees starting in January 2015. Eric L. Robinson, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Educational Psychology Department, and Director of the Baylor University Center for Developmental Disabilities .

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Police Investigate Overnight Stabbing In New Rochelle

One man was reportedly stabbed and there is still no word on the extent of his injuries, according to the report.

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the Fall of the Overtime King: Jimmy Bonanno Suspended 30-Days by New ...

James Vincent "Jimmy" Bonanno, a notoriously corrupt working/foreman in the Buildings and Grounds Department, has been suspended by the City School District of New Rochelle for 30 days pursuant to Section 75 of the New York State Civil Service Code, the due process requirements for removal and other disciplinary action, sources tell Talk of the Sound. Along with Bonanno, Anthony Raffa, a plumber, has also been suspended by the District for 30 days under Section 75. 30-day suspensions are typically a preliminary step towards termination.

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An Alternative History of (and by) the Bronx

'The Thanhouser Studio' preview: Portland historian's documentary unearths his family's...

... became one of the many independent film producers to flourish in the first decades of cinema. Operating out of New Rochelle, New York, the Thanhouser Company released its first film in 1910, with several hundred more following over the next few ...

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George P. Pappalardo, 77, Former Longtime Resident Of Elmsford

Pappalardo was born in 1936. He worked as a salesman at Pace Honda in New Rochelle.

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Last Chance To Help Build New Rochelle City 'Brand'

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle city officials are announcing last call for residents looking to offer input and insight in defining the community's "brand," as they prepare for a radical downtown redevelopment. Earlier this year, local officials announced they were teaming with North Star Destination Strategies to identify the characteristics that make New Rochelle a unique, vibrant place to live, work and visit.

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New Rochelle Mayor Bramson Hosts Birthday Celebration

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Mayor Noam Bramson celebrated his 45th birthday Dec. 7 at a brunch with his wife, Catie, and more than 500 people who turned out for the celebration, according to his website . Bramson took a look back on his 10 years in office and discussed the future, saying he wants to continue to run his office based on the principles of upholding the common good, valuing the future over the present and taking responsibility for our own fate.

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Flynn Burner HQ and plant move to Iredell

Flynn Burner Corp. of New Rochelle, N.Y., will bring 45 jobs to Iredell County as it moves its headquarters and production facility to Mooresville. The combustion and oven-control systems company will move into an existing 51,200-square-foot building in Mooresville Business Park.

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Legislator Maisano To Hold Annual Toys For Tots Event This Saturday

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Westchester County Legislator Jim Maisano is hosting his annual Toys for Tots event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Dudley's Parkview Restaurant, 94 Hudson Park Road in New Rochelle. Residents are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys for children and youth up to 18 years old.

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New Rochelle Bluebird Taxi taken at Gunpoint

... and demanded the driver to hand over the cab a brief struggle insured with the driver getting a cut on his arm. New Rochelle police issued a hotline broadcast for the taxi and the suspect.

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eNewsletter of the Eastern Diocese - 12/11/2014

... Sarkis Church. Fr. Samuel Rith-Najarian will spend his 40-day period of seclusion at St. Nersess Seminary in New Rochelle, NY, after which he will return to take up pastoral duties in Charlotte, where Fr. Samuel resides with his wife Yn. Danielle ...

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After Sandy Hook, life under lockdown a new reality

... into Sandy Hook Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1Dkuy5B Police close off North Avenue near New Rochelle High School after a report of shots fired in the area Oct. 23. On Dec. 14, 2012, heavily armed Adam Lanza walked into Sandy ...

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

This Saturday, 12/13 is County Legislator Jim Maisano's Annual Toys for Tots Event at Dudley's

WHEN: December 13, 2014 from 11am to 2pm WHERE: Dudley's, 94 Hudson Park Rd, New Rochelle, NY Please drop off a new unwrapped toy, gift card or check to "Toys for Tots." Each year this drive collects close to one thousand toys and thousands of dollars in gift cards and checks.

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Great Hanukkah Gift Finds In New Rochelle

With eight days and nights of Hanukkah, there's not the same crazed rush as there is for Christmas to find all the right gifts for that one day. But with the Festival of Lights starting Tuesday night Dec. 16, it is time to start thinking beyond the gelt .

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Monroe College Recognized As Leader In Graduating Minority Students

... to minority students. Monroe College serves approximately 7,200 students across its campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, its extension site in Queens, and through its virtual online campus. It has a deep-rooted history serving minority students ...

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New Rochelle Apartment Complex Faces Federal Discrimination Lawsuit

Pelham East Apartments, a complex on Pelham Road in New Rochelle, is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly refusing to rent to black apartment seekers, according to The Journal News . The nonprofit Fair Housing Justice Center investigated a claim by a prospective black tenant who was denied an apartment, and found cause to file the discrimination lawsuit.

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This Saturday, 12/13 is Toys for Tots Event Hosted by County Legislator Jim Maisano

Each year this drive collects close to one thousand toys and thousands of dollars in gift cards and checks. The Maisano Family works with the Westchester Marine Corps League and U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, and the toys are distributed to kids in the Westchester area, including Hope Community Services in New Rochelle.

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Eastchester Firefighters Register For National Bone Marrow Registry

Several probationary firefighters from Yonkers and other career departments from Westchester registered Dec. 9 for the National Bone Marrow Registry. The other departments were Hartsdale, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Eastchester, Lake Mohegan, Scarsdale, Rye and Fairview.

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Nor'easter Damage Still Visible In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE Tuesday's Nor'easter storm has left some New Rochelle residents with flooded basements and neighborhoods such as Sprague Avenue looking more like lakes than streets, News 12 Westchester reports.

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Pace University Swimmer Robert O'Gorman Named NE-10 Rookie Of The Week

... n. 15, 2015 when they will host the Adelphi Panthers. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Music Conservatory Of Westchester Holds 85th Anniversary Jazz Brunch

... Gayle Cratty, Trustee Alexander Johnson of White Plains, and Conservatory student Ana Maria Acevedo of New Rochelle with her parents Gloria Ortega and Silvio Acevedo. Leilani Orozco of White Plains, who is in her second year of study at the Music ...

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

UJA-Federation Communities Celebrate Holidays at Senior Living Facility

Federation of New York's Tov B'Yachad and New Rochelle communities kicked off the holiday season for the residents at Kittay House, an independent senior living facility in the Bronx run by Jewish Home Lifecare, a UJA-Federation beneficiary agency. The event was part of the Gift of Chanukah, a program during which the organization's communities in Westchester host parties with clients at a number of agencies it supports.

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Record Breaking Weekend for College of New Rochelle Swimming at Ranger Invitational

The College of New Rochelle swim team competed in the three day Ranger Invitational at Drew University this weekend. The Blue Angels broke three school records including the 400 Yard Medley Relay, 100 Yard Breaststroke, and 100 Yard Backstroke.

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College of New Rochelle Senior Jah-Leah Ellis Claims HVIAC Player of the Week Award For Third Time

For the second straight week and third time this season, the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has selected The College of New Rochelle senior forward Jah-Leah Ellis as its Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Ellis two more double-doubles last week to raise her season total to seven.

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College of New Rochelle Women's Basketball Falls to Bard College, 60-46

Playing without rookie Hannah Cambel for the second consecutive game, The College of New Rochelle had a shortened bench, and Bard College used that plus to post a 14-0 advantage in reserve scoring. That proved to be the difference, as the Blue Angels dropped a 60-46 decision to the Raptors tonight at the Stevenson Athletic Center.

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Iona College Basketball Star Arrested for Assault in New Rochelle

An Iona College basketball player was arrested for assault in New Rochelle by the New Rochelle Police Department following an incident a few blocks from campus. David Laury, the Gael's star forward, was charged with Assault-3rd, a misdemeanor, following an incident at 52 Coligini Avenue at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night.

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A.G. Williams Painting Company Helps Give Back At The Armonk Outdoor Art Show

... Americares, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, New Rochelle Boys and Girls Club, Sherman Park Little League, Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless, Support Connection and United ...

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Missing Dog Reported In New Rochelle

Johnny, a 2-year-old male dog wearing a bright blue coat, red collar and blue leash, is currently missing. He got away from his owner on Friday, Dec. 5 on Centre Avenue.

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AD3I Names The College of New Rochelle's Ellis Student-Athlete of the Month

The Association of Division III Independents announced the conference's Student-Athletes of the Month for November, and The College of New Rochelle's women's basketball forward Jah-Leah Ellis has been named the Female Student-Athlete of the Month recipient. This marks the second time in her career that Ellis has received this honor, as she also was named AD3I Student-Athlete of the Month for November 2013.

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Coming to Downtown New Rochelle a Co/Lab Pop-Up Shop

Contemporary Art presents: Co/Lab POP-UP SHOP! Hosted by Mateo Mattia Located at: Reverol & Co. Contemporary Art Gallery 300 Huguenot St, New Rochelle, New York 10801 413-1120 http://ift.tt/1yPIGjp The Pop-Up Shop is an event highlighting collaborations between three New Rochelle artists and craftsmen.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Amazon Now Offering 'Make an Offer' Option

... program," said Steven Costello, Executive Vice President of Steiner Sports Memorabilia, Inc., headquartered in New Rochelle, New York. "The negotiation experience will hopefully get more communication between us and our customers to help us better ...

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Westchester's Blue Collar Point Guard

A starting guard the Iona Prep Gaels from New Rochelle, NY, Capuano shows up game after game and gives his all.

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Amazon Unveils 'Make an Offer' for Customers to Negotiate Prices

Flooding Shuts Down Portions of Hutchinson River Parkway Southbound

Flooding has shut down the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound in New Rochelle, according to the state Department of Transportation, as the Hudson Valley continues to grapple with Tuesday's nor'easter nicknamed Storm Damon . The thruway closure runs from Exit 15 to Exit 8 , and will be closed for several hours, or well into the night, officials said.

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Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar Opens In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The new noodle bar, Moon Rabbit at 179 E. Main St., is now open, reports Westchester Magazine . Moon Rabbit offers ramen; Japanese and Korean appetizers, including Korean fried chicken; cold soba; vegetable gyoza edamame and more, as well as a kids menu of chicken ramen or teriyaki rice bowl, according to the report.

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Video: An Evening with Bill Nye the Science Guy

... coming here and I'm really interested in evolution and what he has to say about that,"said Julie Delgado from New Rochelle, NY. Lisa Gusman from South Salem, NY said, "I can attribute a lot of my interest early on to his show. I remember my favorite ...

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