Upstart Culinary School Fires Up Competitions

Monroe College, a for-profit school in New Rochelle, N.Y., is known more for its subway recruitment ads than its sous chefs. So when it lost the state cooking championship to the Culinary Institute of America two years ago, few batted an eye.



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New Rochelle's Youth Tackle League Seeks Support

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle Youth Tackle League Mitey-Mites is seeking community support for its journey to Disney World. The New Rochelle Youth Tackle League's Mitey-mite team has made history by being the first team to earn a birth in the Pop Warner/Disney SuperBowl playoffs Head coach Nate Adams' team finished the regular season with an 8-0 record and is on a 25-game winning streak over three seasons.



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Mount Vernon Interfaith Choir To Perform At New Rochelle Library

The Mount Vernon Interfaith Community Choir will perform at the New Rochelle Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The concert of gospel music will be titled "Giving Thanks" and hopes to set the tone for the holiday season. Suggested donation for the concert is $2 for anyone over 13-years-old.



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New York State Thruway Authority Announces Major Rehab Project for...

The New England Thruway will undergo major rehabilitation including resurfacing and bridge repair as part of a $58.7 million project encompassing 14 miles of the highway in the Bronx, Pelham, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Harrison and Rye, the New York State Thruway Authority announced today. The two-year project is underway now and is expected to conclude in June, 2016.



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The College of New Rochelle Presents NINE, Star of Original Broadway Production to Appear

The College of New Rochelle's production of NINE including Louise Edeiken, an original Broadway cast member, will be performed November 7 to 16 at the College. Based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8A1 2, the show examines the midlife crisis and creative block of film director Guido Contini, as told first-hand by the romantic partners who have influenced him and become entangled in his life.



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The College of New Rochelle Announces Student Serviam Award Recipients

During The College of New Rochelle's Founder's Day Luncheon on October 23, 2014, four CNR students were presented with Serviam Awards for outstanding community service: Claudia Benitez, School of Arts & Sciences, Marie Stephanie Gomez , School of Nursing, Sherlyn Johnson , School of New Resources, and Alice Melcone , Graduate School. Established by the Ursuline Institute and continued by the College, the annual awards honor those students who best embody the Ursuline philosophy of Serviam and support the College's mission of education for service.



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... for Albany, which was one of three new cities to gain red-light camera permission this year. The other two were New Rochelle and Mount Vernon, both in Westchester County.) After pressing for answers from city Budget Director Ismat Alam about how ...



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Virginia S. Renz, 95, Former Larchmont Resident

Renz was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 6, 1918 to Walter and Kathleen Wormworth Sommer. When she was 6 years old the family moved to Larchmont, where she attended St. Augustine's School and later, Mamaroneck High and the College of New Rochelle College.



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Thruway Authority Announces $58.7 Million Two-Year Rehabilitation...

THRUWAY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES $58.7 MILLION TWO-YEAR REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR NEW ENGLAND THRUWAY Project to Include Increased State Police Presence to Help Ensure Safety of Motorists and Workers on the Heavily-Traveled Highway The New England Thruway will undergo major rehabilitation including resurfacing and bridge repair as part of a $58.7 million project encompassing 14 miles of the highway in the Bronx, Pelham, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Harrison and Rye, the New York State Thruway Authority announced today. The two-year project is underway now and is expected to conclude in June, 2016.



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Lunchtime Yoga: Nora LeMorin provides relief for the New Rochelle Community

Leading busy lives in the New York metropolitan area, the people of New Rochelle have found the Lunchtime Yoga sessions at the New Rochelle Public Library to be a great way to relieve stress, according to instructor Nora Lemorin. "There are all different ages, and the people are nice," said Haakon Bruun, a New Rochelle resident, who has been coming to Lunchtime Yoga for a couple of years.



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Andrus's Light Up the Night Honors Westchester Community Member

... at Westchester Country Club to raise funds for ANDRUS and celebrate two incredible members of the community; New Rochelle resident, Dan Bena of PepsiCo and Andrew Malcolm, a 1948 graduate of ANDRUS. The Andrus award recognizes Mr. Bena's decades of ...



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Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Annie Finch

Finch, a poet, writer, critic, playwright, teacher and entrepreneur was born Oct. 31, 1956. She is the author of numerous books of poetry, and her work includes poetry translation, anthologies and textbooks, popular writings on spirituality, and musical lyrics and opera libretti.



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Susan E. Rose, 67, Lifelong New Rochelle Resident

Rose was born Nov. 9, 1946, in New Rochelle, to Andrew F. and Dorothy E. Rose. She was a graduate of New Rochelle High School and Iona College.



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New Rochelle Approves Downtown Parking Overhaul

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Motorists and shoppers frequenting downtown New Rochelle may soon see some changes to the familiar infrastructure after the City Council unanimously approved a parking-management overhaul. Although downtown New Rochelle has been shifting toward a more walker and bike friendly approach for several years, the city council reached an agreement with LAZ Parking, which will oversee every aspect of municipal parking oversight, maintenance and management beginning next year.



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It's 'Costumed For A Cure' Day At Ridgewood Savings Bank In New Rochelle

... st year they raised approximately $4,000 dollars. All 34 branch locations across New York are participating. In New Rochelle, you'll find the bank at 382 Pelham Road, 576-3200.



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Julianne Moore, Steve Carell Film 'Freeheld' In Westchester

... other film festivals. The movie crew was recently denied the opportunity to film at a Catholic high school in New Rochelle, according to US Weekly . Shamberg told US Weekly that Salesian High School first gave permission to film onsite, then ...



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Fire Guts 2 Family House in West End of New Rochelle, 1 Firefighter Injured

The New Rochelle Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 9 First Street in New Rochelle, NY. The structure appeared to be an abandoned two family house.



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Julianne Moore, Steve Carell Film 'Freeheld' at Greenburgh Community Center

... other film festivals. The movie crew was recently denied the opportunity to film at a Catholic high school in New Rochelle, according to US Weekly . Shamberg told US Weekly that Salesian High School first gave permission to film onsite, then ...



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Andrus's Light Up the Night Honors New Rochelle Community Member

... at Westchester Country Club to raise funds for ANDRUS and celebrate two incredible members of the community; New Rochelle residen t, Dan Bena of PepsiCo and Andrew Malcolm, a 1948 graduate of ANDRUS. The Andrus award recognizes Mr. Bena's decades of ...



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85 Year Old Playland Ice Casino Re-Opens After $4.5M Renovation

... and all their fans." Other returning groups and teams include the Westchester Dragons/Mariners, Rye Rangers, New Rochelle Lightning, Hockey North America, Rye Figure Skating Club, Westchester Vipers, HVHL Mite League, Rye High School, Fordham Prep, ...



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New Rochelle Teacher Darren Gurney Receives Teaching Champion Award

New Rochelle High School Economics teacher Darren Gurney is one of three New York teachers who will receive a 2014 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Teaching Champion Award from the Council for Economic Education , at a ceremony held in New York City's Pierre Hotel. The award is given to outstanding educators who successfully integrate economics and financial literacy education into everyday learning in classrooms.



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Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino Re-Opens Playland Ice Casino After Superstorm Sandy

... and all their fans." Other returning groups and teams include the Westchester Dragons/Mariners, Rye Rangers, New Rochelle Lightning, Hockey North America, Rye Figure Skating Club, Westchester Vipers, HVHL Mite League, Rye High School, Fordham Prep, ...



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ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools - Part IX: Albert Leonard Middle School

This article is Part IX in an Investigative Series by Talk of the Sound into apparent violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at New Rochelle schools. The investigation covers exterior issues only.



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Weekly Poll: Political '14

... in Westchester through costly state mandates. Friends of Rob Astorino is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit robastorino.com to learn more.



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Sr. Beth Dowd, OSU, of New Rochelle's Songcatchers Receives 2014 National Guild Milestone Award

... Conference for Community Arts Education in Los Angeles, CA, on Friday, November 21, 2104. Sr. Beth founded the New Rochelle Catholic Elementary School Choir in 1979, which then incorporated as Songcatchers in 1994. Today, Songcatchers is a nonprofit ...



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Is Space Tourism Safe or Do Civilians Risk Health Effects?

PRLog - Oct. 30, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Several companies are developing spacecraft designed to take ordinary citizens, not astronauts, on short trips into space. "Space tourism" and short periods of weightlessness appear to be safe for most individuals according to a series of articles on space biomedicine published in New Space , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers website until November 30, 2014.



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Emotional Rescue: Billy's Story

... hour, across the road and into a guardrail. Westchester Medical Center is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit westchestermedicalcenter.com to learn more.



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New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Honors Women of Excellence

On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held its 12th Annual Women of Excellence Award Dinner at Beckwith Pointe with more than 170 people attending. Also in attendance were many elected officials and a representative from Governor Cuomo's office demonstrating how Executive Director, Bob Marrone; Frank Miceli, Board President; Jennifer Lanser, Director of Marketing & Communications and the Chamber of Commerce is making a comeback as a respected institution in the community of New Rochelle.



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Walk for Homes with Habitat for Humanity - Nov. 2

Habitat for Humanity of Westchester invites you to join the 13th annual Walk for Homes on Sunday,November 2nd at 1 PM at St Augustine's Church in Larchmont. You can walk two miles in our normal route or join Jim in the extended route from Yonkers through Mount Vernon, Pelham, New Rochelle to St. Augustine's Church in Larchmont.



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Money Magazine Ranks White Plains As One Of Top 50 Places To Live In US

Last month, Money Magazine revealed their list of the top 500 places to live in the US , with several local communities making the rank, including New York's Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Ramapo, and New Jersey's Wayne and Clifton. There are three, however, that made the top 50: White Plains appeared at No.



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ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools - Part I: Trinity Elementary School

This article is Part I in an Investigative Series by Talk of the Sound into apparent violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at New Rochelle schools. The investigation covers exterior issues only.



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Andrea Mitchell

Mitchell, a television journalist, anchor, reporter and commentator for NBC News, was born Oct. 30, 1946. She is the NBC News chief foreign affairs correspondent, and reported on the 2008 presidential campaign for NBC News broadcasts, including NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Today, and MSNBC.



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Anthony J. Perricone, Sr., 82, Of New Rochelle, Korean War Veteran

... p.m. and Friday, Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel Inc. , 16 Shea Pl., New Rochelle, where a funeral service will take place Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. Interment will follow at Beechwoods Cemetery Saturday, ...



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Clarkstown North Alum Meghan King Named AD3I Volleyball Player of the Week

After leading The College of New Rochelle to a perfect, 4-0, week, the Association of Division III Independents has named Meghan King its Volleyball Player of the Week, the conference announced today. This marks the second time the conference has recognized King this season.



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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In Westchester, Cuomo Poised for a Loveless Victory

... politics, no matter what he says." "Se haciendo unas cosas buenas," said one Spanish-speaking shopper at the New Rochelle farmers' market. "He's done some good things." Westchester is changing. It's now a quarter Latino, and while it's still one of ...



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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White Plains Hospital Stresses Navigating A Cancer Diagnosis At Symposium

White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called "Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now" on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the symposium is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the digestive cancer program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital's Imaging Center at New Rochelle.



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... a single mother, that was the last straw. She knew she had to bow out. Her son, now a junior at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, where he studies business management, had other ideas. Rozwadowska, who had the rights to the lease at the ...



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PSC investigating accounting issues at United Water

... until 2014, when the figure grew to $2.9 million. It also acknowledged smaller accounting errors in its New Rochelle and Westchester subsidiaries. The investigation comes barely a month after United Water New York suddenly removed Michael Pointing, ...



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In Charity Basketball Game, New Rochelle Firefighters Win Against Police, 68-60

After last year's loss to our brothers in blue, New Rochelle firefighters got a little payback in this 3rd annual Battle of the Badges basketball game, winning 68 to 60. The firefighters led most of the game and held off a late comeback by the police. Sponsored by Monroe College, all proceeds will go to The Monroe Foundation charity.



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Two College of New Rochelle Student-Athletes Recognized with Serviam Award

When The College of New Rochelle recognized students for embodying the spirit of service at home and beyond during the annual Founder's Day luncheon Friday, October 24, two Blue Angel student-athletes were among the honorees. Established by the Ursuline Institute and continued by the College, the annual awards honor those students who best embody the Ursuline philosophy of Serviam and support the College's mission of education for service.



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Latina Writers Celebrated at CNR

Three distinguished Latina writers shared their work and literary career paths at The College of New Rochelle, in an event organized by the Westchester Chapter of 100 Hispanic Women. Maria Venegas, Suzan Colon, and Sulma Arzu-Brown read from their books, answered questions from the audience, and signed copies of their work during An Evening of Literature by Latinas, with proceeds benefiting 100 Hispanic Women's scholarship fund.



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CNR Thanks Generous Supporters at President's Circle Dinner

President Judith Huntington thanked some of the College's most faithful and generous supporters at the annual President's Circle Dinner, held Thursday, October 9, at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. "Your support is an incredible source of strength and inspiration," Huntington said, "and gives me the motivation to continue to move the College to even greater heights."



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Man Arrested for Fake Threat Against President During Obama Visit to New Rochelle

Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced criminal charges today against Juan Medina. Medina faces federal charges for lying to the United States Secret Service about his responsibility for making a fake emergency call about a plot to assassinate the President of the United States.



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The College of New Rochelle Hosts Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day

The College of New Rochelle hosted Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day, a day of workshops and group problem solving activities to inspire girls' interest in mathematics for approximately 50 young women from Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in White Plains, and The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula in the Bronx on Friday, October 10. The College has hosted this event, sponsored by Con Edison, annually since 2008. The day's events included morning workshops on cryptography, blood splatter analysis, adventures in chemistry, and graph theory.



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New Rochelle Resident Ron Burgess to Operate Crane at Tappan Zee Site: Report

Ron Burgess, a 30-year construction veteran, will be one of two operators of the huge crane working on the new Tappan Zee Bridge , according to News 12 Westchester . Burgess is from New Rochelle, and he was selected by a group of his peers.



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New Rochelle Firefighters Beat City's Police Officers in Basketball, 68-60

After last year's loss to our brothers in blue, New Rochelle firefighters got a little payback in this 3rd annual Battle of the Badges basketball game, winning 68 to 60. Fire lead most of the game and held off a late comeback by the police. Sponsored by Monroe College, all proceeds will go to The Monroe Foundation charity.



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New Art Gallery Gives People The Chance to Laugh and Learn

The College of New Rochelle opened an art gallery featuring pieces from Anne Bobroff-Hajal's collection titled Russia Through the Looking Glass this past Sunday, October 26th. The gallery, which included original paintings and digital reprints of images, is meant to portray the history of Russia in a comical, yet accurate way, according to the artist.



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Original Broadway Cast Member to Appear in College of New Rochelle's NINE

The College of New Rochelle's production of NINE including Louise Edeiken , an original Broadway cast member, will be performed November 7 to 16 at the College. Based on Federico Fellini 's semi-autobiographical film 8 , the show examines the midlife crisis and creative block of film director Guido Contini, as told first-hand by the romantic partners who have influenced him and become entangled in his life.



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Lifetime Arts, Inc.: Marketing/Client Services Coordinator

... of creative aging programs, helping organizations build livable communities for all ages. Based in New Rochelle, NY, our four person staff works with organizations and individuals nationwide. The MARKETING/CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR, a new staff ...



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Free Urban Data-What's It Good For?

PRLog - Oct. 29, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Cities around the world are increasingly making urban data freely available to the public.



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Guitar Virtuoso to Play in New Rochelle

Jazz guitar virtuoso Russell Malone is one of the most commanding and versatile guitarists performing. He can move from blues to gospel to pop to R&B and jazz without hesitation, a rare facility that has prompted some of the highest profile artists in the world to call upon him: Diana Krall, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Natalie Cole, David Sanborn, Shirley Horn, Christina Aguilera, Harry Connick, Jr, Ron Carter, and Sonny Rollins.



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Visitation, Service are Oct. 30 for Leica Jo-Ann Williams

Leica Jo-Ann Williams was born on November 4th, 1953 in the Bronx, New York to her parents, Herbert Williams and Maud Spratley Williams. Leica graduated from Monroe High School in the Bronx, and then she attended Iona College in New Rochelle where she received an Associate degree in Social Sciences, specializing in health administration.



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Helen Kellaher, 92, Longtime Eastchester Resident

... stchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Holy Family Church in New Rochelle. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.



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College Of New Rochelle Program Encourages Girls' Interest In Math

The College of New Rochelle hosted Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day, a day of workshops and group problem solving activities on Friday, Oct. 10, to inspire girls' interest in mathematics. Approximately 50 young women from Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel in White Plains and The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula in the Bronx participated.



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White Plains Hospital Wants Blood On Halloween

... more than 5,000 units of blood to its patients. 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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Rye Teens Collect 130 Bikes For Children In New Rochelle

Linking Handlebars, Miller's Bikes, Bikes4Kids and Larchmont Temple collected and refurbished 130 bicycles and helmets for the underprivileged community of New Rochelle on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The distribution was at Hope Community Services in New Rochelle. "I appreciate all of the hard work that has been put into this combined distribution," said Linking Handlebars Vice President Cristiana Villani of Rye High School.



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'#Cloud$' to bring Aristophanes into 21st century

... that was Aristophanes' view," said Ken DeLuca, who teaches classics with Johnson at the Ursuline School in New Rochelle, New York and who plays the Just Argument in "#Cloud$." The production process got off to a rocky start, because it was unclear ...



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Some still waiting for help 2 years after Sandy

... said. "It's slowly making its way to the end. ... But we don't have a final word yet," she said. The city of New Rochelle also endured a prolonged funding application process since the storm gutted its infrastructure, including the city's marina, ...



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Some still waiting for help 2 years after Sandy

... said. "It's slowly making its way to the end. ... But we don't have a final word yet," she said. The city of New Rochelle also endured a prolonged funding application process since the storm gutted its infrastructure, including the city's marina, ...



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New Rochelle man to operate TZ Bridge crane

For more than 30 years, Ron Burgess has been operating cranes at construction sites in the New York metropolitan area. When the Tappan Zee Bridge constructors start using the largest floating crane in the world to lift pieces of the new bridge into place, one of the people at the controls will be a crane operator from New Rochelle.



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle Brotherhood Breakfast

Please join us as Ben describes the mission of "Gift of Life" along with fun (yes, fun) stories from his father's last months, the stem cell transplant and, most of all, a Jewish "Yankee's" challenge to a murder conviction in Alabama.



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The College of New Rochelle's Meghan King Named AD3I Volleyball Player of the Week

After leading The College of New Rochelle to a perfect, 4-0, week, the Association of Division III Independents has named Meghan King its Volleyball Player of the Week, the conference announced today. This marks the second time the conference has recognized King this season.



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The College of New Rochelle's Samantha Gomez Named AD3I Tennis Player of the Week

For the second time this season, senior Samantha Gomez (New Rochelle, NY/New Rochelle) has been named the Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) Tennis Player of the Week, it was announced today by the conference office. Gomez finished her ...



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Sleepy Hollow Football Club Dominates Week 7 and Readies for November

... are the game reports provided by the all volunteer coaches: On Sunday, the under age 9 girls Magic got past the New Rochelle Wildfires 1-0 in a contest that was a back-and-forth battle up to the final minute. Both sides proved equally strong in ...



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Westchester Magazine Names New Rochelle a Good Place to Buy a 'Starter Home'

Westchester Magazine has listed New Rochelle as one of three towns in the county that is a good place to buy a starter home. The community's ethnic and religious diversity, and it's relative closeness to New York City, are among the reasons New Rochelle made the list.



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The College of New Rochelle: AD3I Names Gomez Tennis Player of the Week

For the second time this season, senior Samantha Gomez (New Rochelle, NY/New Rochelle) has been named the Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) Tennis Player of the Week, it was announced today by the conference office. Gomez finished her ...



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New Rochelle Chamber Honors Women of Excellence

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The Chamber of Commerce recently honored four community members at its 12th annual Women of Excellence Award Dinner at Beckwith Pointe. Maria Jose, past Rotary Club chapter president and board director of the Chamber of Commerce, won the Business and Professional Award.



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The College of New Rochelle: Padilla Rios Named HVIAC Rookie of the Year; Three Named All-Conference

The College of New Rochelle volleyball team had three players named Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference, it was announced by the conference office. Additionally, freshman Fabiola Padilla Rios was selected as the HVIAC Rookie of the Year in voting conducted by the conference's head coaches.



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Weekly Poll: Political '14

... s of families still remain out of their homes. Friends of Rob Astorino is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit robastorino.com to learn more.



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Food Bank Launches Annual Turkey Drive, Goal is 5,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys for Families in Need

... supplies agencies across the county including Shiloh Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church and OASIS in New Rochelle. "As a community, it is important that we collect as many donations as possible to help out local families and to ensure a memorable ...



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New City's Meghan King Named Volleyball All-HVIAC

The College of New Rochelle senior Meghan King has been named Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference, it was announced by the conference office. King receives All-HVIAC honors for the third time, and earned HVIAC Tournament MVP honors for the second straight season and is wrapping up a historic career for the Blue Angels.



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New Rochelle Schools Officials Discuss Ray Rice On NPR

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle's beleaguered native son Ray Rice is once again in the news this week, as officials from his alma mater took to the airwaves to discuss domestic abuse on NPR. New Rochelle High School Principal Reginald Richardson and Schools Superintendent Brian Osborne appeared on "The Takeaway" with John Hochenberry on Monday, Oct. 27, to discuss the fallout for the district following the disturbing video, which was released by TMZ earlier this year, of Rice knocking out his then-fiance, now wife, in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino.



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Times Gives Patrias In New Rochelle A 'Good'

What had been a longtime favorite in Port Chester that closed years ago has re-emerged into something comfortable and inviting with tasty, substantial entrees, says the story. Read the full review here .



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Talk of the Sound Primer on Compliance with Americans with...

When the City School District of New Rochelle agreed to enter into a Consent Decree after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in White Plains, NY, Talk of the Sound embarked on its own study of the District's compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act . The results were disturbing.



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New Rochelle Firefighters Lead Annual Halloween 'Ragamuffin Parade'

New Rochelle Firefighters on Engine 23 today led neighborhood kids down Ellenton Ave for their annual Halloween "Ragamuffin Parade", which has been a 30 year tradition according to one resident.



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Holiday Book Sale At Library

A Holiday Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library will be held on Friday, November 7th, and Saturday, November 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Library's lobby. The sale includes a variety of gently used gift-quality books from popular novels and mysteries in hardcover and paperback, non-fiction in hard-cover and paperback, to children's books, brand new jigsaw puzzles, music cassettes, videos, and classic literature in attractive editions.



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College of New Rochelle Volleyball Adds HVIAC Tournament Championship to Regular Season Title

For the second straight season and fourth time in the last six, The College of New Rochelle volleyball team has been crowned Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Champions following a thrilling five-set victory over Pratt Institute this afternoon at the Wellness Center. Senior co-captain Meghan King was selected as Tournament MVP for the second consecutive season.



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Two College of New Rochelle Seniors Named All-HVIAC Tennis Team Members

... following the HVIAC Championships. Seniors Nancy Varughese (Blauvelt, NY/Tappan Zee) and Jamilla Smith (New Rochelle, NY/Camden) were honored for their excellent play throughout the season. Varughese earns All-Conference for the second consecutive ...



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CNR's Padilla Rios Named Volleyball Rookie of the Year, Joins King and Perez Diaz on All-HVIAC Team

The College of New Rochelle volleyball team had three players named Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference, it was announced by the conference office. Additionally, freshman Fabiola Padilla Rios was selected as the HVIAC Rookie of the Year in voting conducted by the conference's head coaches.



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New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Honors Women of Excellence

On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held its 12th Annual Women of Excellence Award Dinner at Beckwith Pointe with more than 170 people attending. Also in attendance were many elected officials and a representative from Governor Cuomo's office demonstrating how Executive Director, Bob Marrone; Frank Miceli, Board President; Jennifer Lanser, Director of Marketing & Communications and the Chamber of Commerce is making a comeback as a respected institution in the community of New Rochelle.



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New Rochelle Childhood School Put On Lockdown After Gun Threat

New Rochelle's Barnard Early Childhood Center was placed on lockdown on Friday after two college students were arrested outside of the school with guns, according to News 12 Westchester. The suspects were in possession of pellet guns when authorities apprehended them.



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Which U.S. Airports Are Breastfeeding Friendly?

PRLog - Oct. 27, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- More than half of women with children less than a year old are working, and work travel can make breastfeeding a challenge. A study of 100 U.S. airports found that few provided a suitably equipped, private lactation room, even though most described themselves as being breastfeeding friendly, as reported in Breastfeeding Medicine , the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers .



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The College of New Rochelle: Varughese and Smith Named Tennis All-HVIAC

... following the HVIAC Championships. Seniors Nancy Varughese (Blauvelt, NY/Tappan Zee) and Jamilla Smith (New Rochelle, NY/Camden) were honored for their excellent play throughout the season. Varughese earns All-Conference for the second consecutive ...



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Blockbuster Jewish Day School/Camp Fair in New Rochelle Offers...

More than 60 Jewish day schools, yeshivot, and camps from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as several Israel programs, will participate in the Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School, Yeshiva, and Camp Fair on Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 10 am to noon. The fair will be held at Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York.



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New Rochelle's NoMa Social Changes Menu Seasonally

Chef Bill Rosenberg of NoMa Social is all about fall flavors. That is why his menu at the eatery inside the Radisson Hotel is ever-changing and the seasonal food always evolving.



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CNR Tennis Places Third at HVIAC Champonship

The College of New Rochelle tennis team finished third in the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Conference Championship held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday. Senior Samantha Gomez had an outstanding day for the Blue Angels, going to the final round of the Singles Flight #3 and picking up two points for the Blue Angels.



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Very sorry to hear

Michael was born on September 27, 1940 in New Rochelle, to the late John and Lena Cerreta. He was the owner of Mike Cerreta Auto Sales in New Rochelle for 50 years.



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New Rochelle HS Lockout Following Shots Heard Tops Week's News

The lockout at New Rochelle High School , which occurred Thursday afternoon following reports of shots fired nearby, has been lifted. The lockout went into effect at 12:22 p.m. after the reports that gun shots were heard, possibly coming from Nature Study Woods near Webster Avenue.



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Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Anthony Charles Beilenson

Beilenson is a former Democratic Congressman from Southern California who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1997. He was born Oct. 26, 1932.



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Alzheimer's Disease Lecture In Mamaroneck Tops Week's News

... house on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Two women are facing charges after being accused of robbing a New Rochelle man at knife point on Monday, Oct. 20, according to LoHud.com. Emergency responders were called to the scene of a ...



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White Plains Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors Take Walk Of Hope

White Plains Hospital employees who are breast-cancer survivors will walk in the Walk of Hope Fashion Show at The Westchester on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. in the Center Court by Sephora. White Plains Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice.



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Mustangs Get Late Win Over ASA

... in the Region final. They'll face the winner of ASA/Globe on November 1 on their home field at City Park in New Rochelle. "This was a big one, for sure," said Coach Marcus Dibernardo. "We've been banged up a bit and to come away against a good team ...



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New Rochelle Fire Department Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

The New Rochelle Fire Department held their annual Awards and Promotion Ceremony on Monday, October 20 at 10AM at New Rochelle City Hall. October is Fire Prevention Month.



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The College of New Rochelle Volleyball Wins Program Record 23rd Match, 3-0 Over Staten Island

The College of New Rochelle volleyball team broke the program record for wins in a season, earning its 23rd win of the season with a straight set victory in a non-conference road win over the College of Staten Island tonight. Melanie Lopez Soto had a dominant all-around effort to lead the Blue Angels, recording match-highs with18 assists and 10 service aces, adding eight kills to narrowly miss a triple-double.



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Michael Cerreta Passes

Michael was born on September 27, 1940 in New Rochelle, to the late John and Lena Cerreta. He was the owner of Mike Cerreta Auto Sales in New Rochelle for 50 years.



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Parents Come Together For First Digital Media Summit in New Rochelle

Parents gathered at New Rochelle High School for a Digital Media Summit on Oct. 23 to discuss the risks and benefits of children's online activity with the help of various professional views. The new age of technology has grown to the point where parents are uninformed about all the social media outlets children use.



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Barnard School Put On Lockdown After Monroe College Students Go Squirrel Huntin' in Nearby Woods

The Barnard Early Childhood Center in New Rochelle was put on Lockdown/Lockout after staff reported two men with a long gun in the woods near the school playground and hearing shots fired. New Rochelle police apprehended two young men in the playground area with what turned out to be a pellet gun.



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City of New Rochelle Has Open Call For Mural Artists

The Municipal Arts Commission and the City's Department of Development are holding an open call for mural art. This project is open to all artists living anywhere in the U.S. Entries will be submitted digitally.



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White Plains Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors Take The Walk Of Hope

White Plains Hospital employees who are breast-cancer survivors will walk in the Walk of Hope Fashion Show at The Westchester on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. in the Center Court by Sephora. White Plains Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice.



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Barnard School Put On Lockdown After Monroe College Students Go Squirrel Huntin' in Nearby Woods

The Barnard Early Childhood Center in New Rochelle was put on Lockdown/Lockout after staff reported two men with a long gun in the woods near the school playground and hearing shots fired. New Rochelle police apprehended two young men in the playground area with what turned out to be a pellet gun.



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New Rochelle Champs Boxing Club Celebrates Its Grand Opening

New Rochelle's Champs Boxing Club had its Grand Opening Event this week. Champs Boxing Club is located in New Rochelle on the second floor of 7 South Division Street.



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Lord Kitchener Road Home in New Rochelle Faces Foreclosure Auction: Report

A four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home on Lord Kitchener Road in New Rochelle is facing a Nov. 19 foreclosure auction to recover more than $1.2 million, according to The Journal News .



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Barnard Elementary School in New Rochelle Temporarily on Lockdown Due to Pellet Gun Probe

New Rochelle's Barnard Elementary School was on lockdown for about half an hour Friday afternoon after police were called to the scene to investigate "popping" sounds near the facility, The Journal News reports. Police took an unnamed man into custody for questioning after he was discovered in the area while carrying a pellet gun.



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State Investigates United Water After Departure Of Three Workers

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. State officials are investigating United Water to determine whether the actions of three former employees have negatively impacted rates charged to customers, according to LoHud.com .



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10/30 Meals-on-Wheels of New Rochelle Gala Event

Meals-on-Wheels is hosting its 31st Anniversary Gala on October 30th at Beckwith Pointe. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 PM and dinner will be served at 7:30 PM.



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Barnard School On Lockdown

... man seen with a rifle near school in the woods or long gun. Male hispanic 6"0 tall grey sweat shirt white hat. New Rochelle police have area surrounded the area from City Park to the school. New Rochelle police have caught two people in the ...



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Motive sought in hatchet attack on NYPD officers

... what officials there have called a terror attack, as reason for concern. Thompson graduated from the College of New Rochelle in 2008 and worked in information services at the college until 2012. Previously, he was discharged from the U.S Navy for ...



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Zale H. Thompson Attacks NYC Police Officers with Hatchet ...

... graduated from Teacher's College in Columbia University. His page also says that he went to the The College of New Rochelle and High School of Graphic Communications Arts. His last-known address is unknown. He is 32 years old. On his LinkedIn page, ...



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Bees, Elephants, Terror

... war will be over." Thompson was a "very educated" proponent of "black power" and a graduate of the College of New Rochelle in Harlem, one classmate who asked not to be identified told the Post. An angry swarm of bees can sting the world's largest ...



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Michael Cerreta, 74, Of New Rochelle, Owned Mike Cerreta Auto Sales

Cerreta was born Sept. 27, 1940, in New Rochelle, to John and Lena Cerreta. He was the owner of Mike Cerreta Auto Sales in New Rochelle for 50 years.



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Ellen Page and Julianne Moore's gay drama banned from shooting at Catholic school

The film crew from the upcoming gay drama Freeheld was barred from shooting scenes at a Catholic high school in New Rochelle, N.Y. after the school's principal found out about the movie's subject matter. Freeheld stars Ellen Page and Julianne Moore as a gay couple fighting to secure pension benefits after one of them is diagnosed with a terminal illness.



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Walter Evans Crawford, 83, Retired Chief Of Police Tuckahoe Police Dept.

Crawford was born Dec. 10, 1930, to Walton Crawford and Margaret Cullen Crawford. He was educated in New Rochelle graduating from Isaac E. Young High School before joining the Air Force and serving in Japan during the Korean War.



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October 21, 1776 Report to the New-York Convention Regarding the Battle of Pelham

The New-York Convention was assembled to devise means for the most effective resistance to Great Britain in the American Revolution. Representatives from counties throughout the State met frequently to receive reports, give instructions, arrange funding and communicate with other States.



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New Rochelle's Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar Opens Friday

Noodles -- and lots of them -- are the mainstay at Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar, a Japanese-Korean-inspired restaurant in New Rochelle that took the place of Latin eatery Cienega. The new family friendly eatery opens Friday at 179 Main St. and is owned by the same husband/wife team who created Cienega.



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Westchester Lawyer Runs NYC Marathon In Memory Of New Rochelle Native

Lydia S. Antoncic will be running in the TCS New York City Marathon for the Marfan Foundation in memory of her ex-husband Rich Ciacci, a former New Rochelle native, raising almost $3,000 to benefit the charity. Antoncic will be joining Team Victory on Sunday, Nov. 2 to participate in one of the most popular races in the world.



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New Rochelle Seeking Artists For Downtown Mural

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Calling all artists: the New Rochelle Municipal Arts Commission is seeking talented and enterprising designers from around the country to help shape the city's historic downtown district with a mural. In coordination with the New Rochelle Department of Development, officials from both organizations are accepting digital submissions that will be translated onto the side of a building near the intersection of Main Street and Beechwood Avenue.



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Ellen Page And Julianne Moore's Movie, 'Freeheld,' Ban ...

A Catholic school decided not to grant a movie starring Ellen Page and Julianne Moore to film on its school grounds because the plot centred on LGBT rights. The crew already obtained permission from Salesian High School in New Rochelle, for the filming of "Freeheld," but this decision was reversed after the said school allegedly learned of the movie's theme.



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New Rochelle High School Has Two Lockdowns After Reports Of Shots

The sounds that several who heard them believed to be shots fired that prompted two lockouts at New Rochelle High School on Thursday were fireworks, according to multiple reports. The sounds came from a 16-year-old boy who was shooting fireworks in the backyard of a home near the high school, according to LoHud.com.



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Iona College Faculty Members Attend International Thomas Paine Conference

... grees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona College is the second largest private sector employer in New Rochelle, NY.



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Police: Reported shots in New Rochelle were fireworks

New Rochelle High School was placed on lockout today after police received reports of shots being fired in a nearby wooded area. New Rochelle High School was placed on lockout today after police received reports of shots being fired in a nearby wooded area.



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New Rochelle High School Holds Students Due To Shots Being Fired

Update: According to Tanya Hunt, a media specialist that works with the district, the lockout was lifted at approximately 3:50 p.m. and students were being dismissed. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle High School will not be dismissing students at their regularly scheduled time due to the continued investigation into shots that were fired nearby.



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"Shotgun Blasts" Send New Rochelle Schools into Lockout as NRPD, WCPD Swarm Area Around NRHS

New Rochelle Police are responding to a report made by an NRPD officer of shots fired in the Nature Study Woods off Webster Avenue near the Hutchison River Parkway. Nature Study Woods is county property in New Rochelle.



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Editor of The Medical Letter, Honored with Distinguished Achievement Award

PRLog - Oct. 23, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Medical Letter is pleased to announce its Editor, Jean-Marie Pflomm, Pharm.D., is a recipient of this year's University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award. The award is to be presented Saturday, October 25 at a gala held at the Newport Marriott in Newport, RI.



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Shotgun Blasts Send New Rochelle Schools into Lockout as NRPD, WCPD Swarm Area Around NRHS

New Rochelle Police are responding to a report made by an NRPD officer of shots fired in the Nature Study Woods off Webster Avenue near the Hutchison River Parkway. Nature Study Woods is county property in New Rochelle.



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10/26 Free Rabies Clinic Sunday At New Rochelle Humane Society

Dogs, cats and ferrets owned by Westchester County residents can get free rabies vaccinations on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road in New Rochelle. No appointment is needed.



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College of New Rochelle's Jenean Igmat Named AD3I Cross Country Runner of the Week

The Association of Division III Independents has named The College of New Rochelle cross country runner Jenean Igmat as its Cross Country Runner of the Week, for the week ending October 19, it was announced Tuesday by the conference office. Igmat was the top finisher for The College of New Rochelle at the HVIAC Championships, held Sunday, October 19 at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome in Milton, NY.



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Records Show New Rochelle Schools Employee Claimed Hundreds of Hours...

The daughter of a woman working in the Civil Service Department of the City School District of New Rochelle submitted dozens of time sheets to the District claiming hours that she did not work, based on records obtained by Talk of the Sound including time sheets obtained under a Freedom of Information request. Based on a review of these records, Talk of the Sound conservatively estimates that over the past 14 months Amanda Umbro was credited for working at least 400 hours that she did not work.



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New Rochelle Driver Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Juan Barragan-Reyes of 88 Horton Avenue New Rochelle, New York pled guilty today to several charges relating to the death of Shaquan Jackson. The charges include one count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a class "C" Felony, two counts of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, class "D" Felonies, one count of Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer, a class "D" Felony, and several misdemeanors and violations, including one count of Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.



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The College of New Rochelle Volleyball Cruises To Sweep of York (NY) College

In front of a large Family Weekend crowd, The College of New Rochelle volleyball team defeated York College last week, 3-0, to improve to 21-7 on the season. The Cardinals fall to 4-21.



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Volleyball Senior Night a Sweeping Success for The College of New Rochelle

On Senior Night at The College of New Rochelle, senior Meghan King broke the school record for hitting percentage in a match, converting at a .593 clip to lead the Blue Angels to a 3-0 sweep of Albertus Magnus College in a non-conference match played at the Wellness Center. Prior to the start of the match, CNR senior King, Diana Desir , Erica Cuscina , Shamella Bartholomew and Emily Fontoura were recognized in a ceremony honoring their time on the team.



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Shots reported in vicinity of New Rochelle H.S.

New Rochelle High School was placed on lockout today after police received reports of shots being fired in a nearby wooded area.



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Discussion Oct. 30 in Greenburgh on Concussions in Sports

... Rehabilitation Hospital Weill-Cornell Concussion Clinic. Amanda Bachmann, Heath Athletic Trainer College of New Rochelle. Also in attendance, Chris Laurentani, President- Symmetry Physical Therapy, Yoko Koike and Lexi Perry, Athletic Trainers, Dobbs ...



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New Rochelle Lockout Lifted As Police Investigate Shots Fired In Area

The lockout at New Rochelle High School, which occurred Thursday afternoon following reports of shots fired nearby, has been lifted. The lockout went into affect at approximately 12:45 p.m. after the reports that gun shots were heard, possibly coming from Nature Study Woods near Webster Avenue.



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New Rochelle Police Officer Hears Shots Fired in Nature Study Woods

New Rochelle Police have placed New Rochelle High School on lockout after a NRPD officer heard shots fired in Nature study woods off Webster avenue. Westchester county police have joined in the search for suspects.



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New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Day Parade

The New Rochelle Camber of Commerce invites you to the 51st Annual Valenti Family Thanksgiving Day Parade on Saturday November 22nd.



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Fabiola Padilla Rios Named Ecac Diii Metro/Upstate Volleyball Player of the Week

For the third time this season, the Eastern College Athletic Conference has selected The College of New Rochelle's Fabiola Padilla Rios as its Corvias ECAC Division III Metro/Upstate Volleyball Rookie of the Week, the conference office announced Wednesday. Padilla Rios hit a dominating .548 last week in helping The College of New Rochelle to a 2-0 week, as the Blue Angels reached the 20 win mark for the second straight season.



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Shots reported in vicinity of New Rochelle H.S.

New Rochelle High School is on lockdown after police received reports of shots being fired in a nearby wooded area.



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Austin N. And Gloria V. Avery, Both 86, Former White Plains Residents

... spent his time writing novels based on the cases he worked on as a detective. Gloria was born July 7, 1928, in New Rochelle, to Josephine and Christopher Cullen. She was a sister to William, W. Patrick, and Mary Cullen. Austin and Gloria both ...



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Accidents On Saw Mill Parkway, I-95 Cause Delays

The school bus accident, in which two adults -- but no children -- sustained minor injuries, created heavy delays on northbound I-95 on the border of New Rochelle and the Bronx.



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New, faster therapeutic hypothermia techniques

Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management provides a strong multidisciplinary forum covering all aspects of hypothermia and temperature considerations relevant to this exciting field, including its application in cardiac arrest, spinal... New Rochelle, NY, October 23, 2014-Rapid lowering of body temperature following an acute myocardial infarction can be an effective therapeutic strategy to minimize damage to the heart muscle caused by the loss and restoration of blood flow to the heart. While hypothermia shows clinical promise, current methods to cool the heart are insufficient.



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School Bus Accident Slows I-95 Traffic

The school bus accident, which resulted in one or more minor injuries, created and heavy delays on northbound I-95 on the border of New Rochelle and the Bronx.



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School Bus Accident Slows I-95 Traffic

An accident involving a school bus has resulted in one or more minor injuries and heavy delays on northbound I-95 on the border of New Rochelle and the Bronx.



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The College of New Rochelle: Padilla Rios Named ECAC Volleyball Rookie of the Week

For the third time this season, the Eastern College Athletic Conference has selected The College of New Rochelle's Fabiola Padilla Rios as its Corvias ECAC Division III Metro/Upstate Volleyball Rookie of the Week, the conference office announced Wednesday. Padilla Rios hit a dominating .548 last week in helping The College of New Rochelle to a 2-0 week, as the Blue Angels reached the 20 win mark for the second straight season.



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle: Food for Thought "A Journey to...

RSVP to the Temple Office by phone or on www.tinr.org under "Events" by Tuesday, November 18, but walk-ins are welcome!



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Jean Anna Ferguson, 76, Of Pelham Manor

Ferguson was born to George and Helen Archambault, she grew up in the Edgewater neighborhood of the Bronx and was educated at Villa Maria Academy. She was director of the Department of Housekeeping and Maintenance for the College of New Rochelle for over 10 years.



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College Of New Rochelle Presents 'Nine'

The College of New Rochelle's production of "Nine" including Louise Edeiken, an original Broadway cast member, will be performed Friday, Nov. 7, to 16 at the college. Based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film "8 ," the show examines the midlife crisis and creative block of film director Guido Contini, as told first-hand by the romantic partners who have influenced him and become entangled in his life.



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Donate Gently Used, New Coats To Larchmont Newcomers Club's Drive

The club seeks gently worn or new coats for people of all ages to benefit neighbors in communities who are in need. The collection of coats will benefit three organizations that will distribute coats in mid-November: Mamaroneck Child Development Center, HOPE services and New Rochelle Community Action Program.



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From a Rwandan dump to the halls of Harvard

... a future," he said. "I couldn't see how life could be better, or how I could come out of that." The charity in New Rochelle, New York, that Effiong founded, Esther's Aid, decided in 2000 to center its efforts on helping the country's throngs of ...



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Catholic school bans Ellen Page from shooting gay rights film on premises

... Hester and her battle to assign her pension benefits to her partner Stacie Andree. The Salesian High School in New Rochelle was to be the location for a scene which takes place at a town hall whereby Moore's character, a police detective, applies ...



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Ellen Page and Julianne Moore find new location for lesbian drama...

'It's sad': Ellen Page and Julianne Moore find new location for lesbian drama after Catholic school denies access to campus Julianne Moore and Ellen Page were forced to find a new location for their upcoming drama Freeheld about a lesbian couple's fight for equal rights due to its subject matter. A location scout for the drama based on a 2007 Oscar-winning documentary of the same name had secured the Catholic all-boys Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York for a key scene.



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Victor G. Herbert

... his peers. His carefree love of life and friends made him smile the most. He attended Salesian High School in New Rochelle, N.Y., and DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. In later years he attended New Rochelle Community College. Victor and ...



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Wings stops Iona Prep in Tru-Ballaz Semifinal

... in regulation and Iona Prep was down 46-40 but Ryan briefly began to percolate from the perimeter and sliced New Rochelle, NY team's deficit to 4 points with 2 minutes left to play. Iona Prep gambled on defense with a press and got singed a bit but ...



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State Approves Controversial New Rochelle Group Home

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Despite some vehement, vocal opposition from select neighbors and elected officials, a proposed group home that will benefit four men with Autism, has been approved by the state. Earlier this year, Cardinal McCloskey Community Services proposed establishing a group home that would aid the Autistic community, much to the ire of certain neighbors in the area that argued their children play in the area, and the group home would pose a safety risk for the neighborhood, irrevocably harming it.



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Car almost goes into Water at New Rochelle Marina

Two ladies are lucky to be alive after there SUV hit a propane tank and then almost landed in the water at the Wright Island Marina located at 290 Drake avenue. We are told that a quick thinking worker at the marina grabbed a chain and secured the car from going any further down into the water.



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New Rochelle Public Library Exhibits, Programs Commemorate World War I

"Over There, Over Here: World War I Posters and New Rochelle's Part in the Great War," is the title of the exhibit the New Rochelle Public Library is displaying November 10th - December 3rd, in the library's Lumen Winter Gallery during regular library hours. Marking the 100th anniversary of World War I, the "Great War" that involved all the world's major economic powers and claimed over 10 million lives, NRPL will display an exhibit of twenty World War I posters loaned by a private collector, and archival photographs and items from the library's local history collection.



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New Rochelle's Kelly Grieco Selected to Compete in 2014 'Miss Pre-Teen New York'

Kelly Grieco of New Rochelle was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Pre-Teen New York pageant competition that will take place on Sunday November 16, 2014 Kelly learned of her acceptance into this year's competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local New York area. Kelly submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year's New York Pageant Coordinator.



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Catholic school forbids Hollywood lesbian drama from shooting on location

While actresses Julianne Moore and Ellen Page are big names in filmland, their largesse didn't get them past the authorities at Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York. The catholic school has declined their request to use their location for a lesbian-themed drama.



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Hollywood Film Banned from Shooting at Catholic Shooting for Lesbian Content

... not be permitted to film at a Catholic boys' school due to the movie's lesbian content. Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York had previously agreed to allow filming of the drama "Freeheld" on site. The school is now facing criticism for ...



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Expert Recommendations for Diagnosing Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome

PRLog - Oct. 22, 2014 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A panel of leading clinicians and researchers across various general and specialty pediatric fields developed a consensus statement recommending how to evaluate youngsters in whom neuropsychiatric symptoms suddenly develop, including the abrupt, dramatic onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder . This difficult diagnosis is typically made by pediatricians or other primary care clinicians and child psychiatrists, who will benefit from the guidance provided in the recommendations published in Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers .



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Better Homes And Gardens Reveals Findings Of Generation-Z Survey

... Dream that continues to live on." Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit randrealty.com to learn more.



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle lecture Food for Thought "A Journey to...

Join us for a monthly series, to learn from experts in their fields, and an opportunity to learn from one another. RSVP to the Temple Office by phone or on www.tinr.org under "Events" by Tuesday, November 18, but walk-ins are welcome!



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Catholic School Bans Julianne Moore, Ellen Page Lesbian Drama Shoot - VIDEO

A Catholic boys' school in New Rochelle, New York, has reversed its decision to allow Freeheld - a film in which Julianne Moore and Ellen Page play a lesbian couple - shoot on its campus, according to The Hollywood Reporter . A location manager had picked out Salesian High School for a key scene in the fact-based movie, based on the 2007 documentary of the same name.



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Ellen Page's gay rights drama banned from Catholic school

... Stacie Andree, portrayed by Page, as she battled lung cancer. A location manager picked Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York to double as the Ocean County, New Jersey town hall, where Hester applied for a domestic partnership with Andree ...



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle: "The God Question" Monthly Series

Join us on a spiritual journey searching for answers not through theory, but through personal reflections from our own life experiences and thoughts. Beginning October 30, 2014 - A Monthly Series - 7:30 - 9 p.m. lay-led Open Discussions $36 suggested series donation This series is co-chaired by Bob Hirsh, Julie Rosenbluth and Paul Warhit.



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Accidents At I-684/I-84 Interchange, Taconic, Hutch, Cause Delays

... River Parkway blocked the right lane between Weaver Street (Exit 20) in Scarsdale and Mill Road (Exit 18) in New Rochelle and caused stop-and-go traffic. The accident was reported at 7:50 a.m. The disabled vehicle, reported at 9:10 a.m., blocked the ...



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Sleepy Hollow Football Club Keeps Rolling in Week 6

... Kern and Amy Torres shared strong performances in goal and midfield positions. Next week the Magic take on the New Rochelle Wildfires at Washington Irving School at 12:00pm on Sunday. The under age 9 boys Sentinels won a decisive 5-1 victory vs the ...



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Local Coat Drive Ends November 1

The Larchmont Newcomer's Club is collecting gently worn or new coats for all ages in order to benefit our neighbors in need. The collection of coats will benefit 3 organizations who will get them into the hands of those who need them by mid-November: Mamaroneck Child Development Center , HOPE services and New Rochelle Community Action Program .



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Accidents At I-684/I-84 Interchange, Hutch, Disabled Vehicle Cause Delays

... River Parkway blocked the right lane between Weaver Street (Exit 20) in Scarsdale and Mill Road (Exit 18) in New Rochelle and caused stop-and-go traffic. The accident was reported at 7:50 a.m. The disabled vehicle, reported at 9:10 a.m., blocked the ...



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Accidents At I-684/I-84 Interchange, Hutch, Disabled Vehicle Cause Delays

... on River Parkway blocked the right lane between Weaver Street (Exit 20) in Scarsdale and Mill Road (Exit 18) in New Rochelle and caused stop-and-go traffic. The accident was reported at 7:50 a.m.



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Accidents At Intersection Of I-684, I-84, Hutch Cause Delays

... iver Parkway is blocking the right lane between Weaver Street (Exit 20) in Scarsdale and Mill Road (Exit 18) in New Rochelle and causing stop-and-go traffic. The accident was reported at 7:50 a.m.



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Accidents At Intersection Of I-684, I-84, Hutch Cause Delays

An accident at the intersection of eastbound I-84 and I-684 has resulted in heavy delays. The accident was reported at 8 a.m. An accident on the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway is blocking the right lane between Weaver Street in Scarsdale and Mill Road in New Rochelle and causing stop-and-go traffic.



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Jeanette Basile, 85, Longtime Pelham Resident

PELHAM/NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Jeanette Basile, a longtime resident of Pelham and New Rochelle, died Oct. 16. She was 85. Basile was born Feb. 20, 1929, in New York City, to Rosario and Angela Marie Letizia. She worked as a secretary for various oil companies.



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Louis G. Nappi, 94, Of Pelham Manor, Owned Nappi Colonial Concrete

... and Thursday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel, Inc. , 16 Shea Place, New Rochelle. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Pelham Manor. Interment to ...



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State Bond Act On The Ballot Includes Funds For New Rochelle Schools

If approved by voters on Nov. 4, the third proposal of the Smart Schools Bond Act, endorsed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, would give the City School District of New Rochelle more than $3.5 million in funding to help students thrive in the economy of today and tomorrow.



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El Centro Honors White Plains' Stepinac High School

... begins for all students in their freshman year." 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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New Rochelle Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Alcohol Sales

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Tired of missing out on the action to go get beer on football Sundays, a New Rochelle native has revolutionized the way sports fans watch their favorite teams and consume their favorite adult beverages. Booze Carriage, the brainchild of New Rochelle native Rob Maztkin, is a mobile application that delivers beer, wine and top-shelf spirits to your doorstep, free of charge and without price mark ups.



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Redeemer star picks Iona

... back in August. Lewis was also recruited by Lehigh, High Point and Rider, but ultimately chose Iona, located in New Rochelle, New York. "I fell in love with the coaches instantly," Lewis said. "I got up there for my visit, I love the team, I love ...



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Ellen Page's gay rights film banned

... died. According to The Hollywood Reporter , the crew was given permission to film at Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York County, only to have principal John Flaherty later say the decision had been reversed. BuzzFeed News in the US ...



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Ellen Page's Gay Rights Drama Banned From Catholic School

... Stacie Andree, portrayed by Page, as she battled lung cancer. A location manager picked Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York to double as the Ocean County, New Jersey town hall, where Hester applied for a domestic partnership with Andree ...



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Ellen Page's Gay Rights Drama Banned From Catholic School

... Stacie Andree, portrayed by Page, as she battled lung cancer. A location manager picked Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York to double as the Ocean County, New Jersey town hall, where Hester applied for a domestic partnership with Andree ...



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Westchester Toyota Hosts Their 12th Give Back with Charities New...

... non-profits that participated in their 12th charity campaign on Facebook. The participating non-profits were New Rochelle Humane Society, Westchester Library System and Yonkers Partner's in Education. The donation will take place at 12pm on Friday, ...



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Westchester Health Department Holds Free Rabies Clinic Sunday

The Westchester County Health Department will host a free rabies clinic at the New Rochelle Humane Society on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free rabies vaccinations will be given to county residents who own dogs, cats or ferrets. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers, and dogs must be on a leash.



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County Offers Free Home Inspection For Lead In Parts Of White Plains

... the Health Department at 914-813-5000 if they live in these ZIP codes: 10701 and 10705 in Yonkers; 10801 in New Rochelle; 10606 in White Plains and 10550 in Mount Vernon. From the time children are 6 months old until they reach age 6, all children ...



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New Rochelle Man, 21, Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter, Other Charges

Juan Barragan-Reyes, 21, of New Rochelle pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple counts of vehicular manslaughter and related charges in connection with 2013 police chase where Barragan-Reyes crashed his car and killed Shaquan Jackson, a passenger in the car. The incident occurred on Oct. 6, 2013, just before midnight after Barragan-Reyes sped off from his girlfriend's apartment on 4th Street with an officer in pursuit.



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle 'The God Question'

Does God Exist? a Is God judging me? a Do miracles exist? Join us on a spiritual journey searching for answers not through theory, but through personal reflections from our own life experiences and thoughts. Beginning October 30, 2014 - A Monthly Series - 7:30 - 9 p.m. lay-led Open Discussions $36 suggested series donation This series is co-chaired by Bob Hirsh, Julie Rosenbluth and Paul Warhit.



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New Rochelle Native Pleads Guilty For Role In Fatal Crash

New Rochelle native Juan Barragan-Reyes is facing up to 15 years in prison for his role in a vehicular homicide last year. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. A New Rochelle native is facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to a 12-count indictment for his role in a fatal crash that took the life of his 19-year-old passenger.



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New Rochelle Hosts Free Rabies Clinic Sunday

The Westchester County Health Department will host a free rabies clinic at the New Rochelle Humane Society on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free rabies vaccinations will be given to county residents who own dogs, cats or ferrets. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers, and dogs must be on a leash.



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The College of New Rochelle: AD3I Names Igmat Cross Country Runner of the Week

The Association of Division III Independents has named The College of New Rochelle cross country runner Jenean Igmat as its Cross Country Runner of the Week, for the week ending October 19, it was announced Tuesday by the conference office. Igmat was the top finisher for The College of New Rochelle at the HVIAC Championships, held Sunday, October 19 at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome in Milton, NY.



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YA author to visit students at the Ursuline School in New Rochelle

Author Annabel Monaghan is visiting students at the Ursuline School on Dec. 17 in New Rochelle. Her young adult series about "Digit," a young woman who earned her nickname because of her advanced math skills, has attracted a trove of fans and will gain even more attention as A Girl Named Digit is set to become a Disney Channel movie.



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Stephen W. Lorusso, 94, Of Mount Vernon, Owned Wakefield Oil Co.

PELHAM/NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Stephen W. Lorusso, a longtime resident of Pelham and New Rochelle, died Oct. 19. He was 94. Lorusso was born March 22, 1920, in Mount Vernon, to Donato and Rose Lorusso. He worked alongside his brother and father, starting in the ice and coal delivery business that transitioned into what became the Wakefield Oil Co.



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New Rochelle Blogger Arrested for Menacing

LoHud reports that New Rochelle blogger Bob Cox, who publishes the Talk of the Sound site, was arrested after smashing a BMW with a baseball bat outside his home. The incident reportedly occurred very early Sunday morning.



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Stephen W. Lorusso, 94, Longtime Pelham Resident

PELHAM/NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Stephen W. Lorusso, a longtime resident of Pelham and New Rochelle, died Oct. 19. He was 94. Lorusso was born March 22, 1920, in Mount Vernon, to Donato and Rose Lorusso. He worked alongside his brother and father, starting in the ice and coal delivery business that transitioned into what became the Wakefield Oil Co.



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White Plains Hospital Raises Nearly $12K In Manhattanville Cancer Walk

... a division of the American College of Surgeons. 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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Stepinac High School's Vocal Ensemble Prepares To Sing At Carnegie Hall

... negiehall.org or at CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800. 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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New Rochelle Organizations Collaborate To Throw Halloween Bash

The Youth Council of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, Office for the Aging and New Rochelle Parks and Recreation join forces to host the 2014 Halloween Bash on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hugh Doyle Center, 94 Davis Ave. This free event is open to children ages 2-6. Pre-registration required.



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New Rochelle Fire Department Celebrates Some Of Its Own

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Some of New Rochelle's bravest and boldest were celebrated at City Hall on Monday, Oct. 20, at the the annual Fire Department Awards and Promotion Ceremony. In the middle of Fire Prevention Month, members of the New Rochelle Fire Department joined city officials to swear in promoted and probationary firefighters, and to present awards in recognition of the department's bravery and courage.



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Big Win Over St. Anthony's Keeps Stepinac At No. 2 In NY Football Rankings

Archbishop Stepinac stayed at No. 2 while New Rochelle and Iona Prep climbed higher in the New York football rankings by MaxPreps.



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ACC All Access: Highly-recruited guard Kyle Guy commits for...

... ssissippi, Purdue, Northwestern and Indiana State, according to Rivals.com. He joins point guard Ty Jerome from New Rochelle, N.Y. as commitments for U.Va.'s '16 class.



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Good Counsel Witnesses Another Protest Against Sale Of White Plains School

... estate firm to try to market the property due to many of the nuns getting older. The school may relocate to New Rochelle, but many students have said that's not an option for them. The nuns have been told they must leave the White Plains property by ...



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Mary Longo Trulli, 95, Of New Rochelle

After she married Peter Trulli they moved to New Rochelle. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church.



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Scarsdale Considering New Leaf Collection Policy

Looking to follow in the footsteps of communities like New Rochelle, Scarsdale is considering adopting new leaf collection policies, and officials are reaching out to residents for input. The village has posted a survey on its website to gauge public interest in mulch mowing leaves and other concerns.



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Last Call - Tix to See Broadway Icons

... ovides services to more than 5,000 people each year. The Guidance Center of Westchester has several programs in New Rochelle, including early childhood programs and individual and group counseling programs.



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Pair of Women Rob New Rochelle Man at Knifepoint: Report

Two women were arrested on robbery charges early Monday after they entered the home of a New Rochelle man and allegedly robbed him of $600 at knifepoint, according to a report in The Journal News . Specific details were not immediately available as police continue to investigate the incident, but it occurred at about 1 a.m. in an apartment on South Division Street.



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Expanded Neuro Intensive Care Unit At Westchester Medical Center Opens

... improvements at Westchester Medical Center. Westchester Medical Center is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit westchestermedicalcenter.com to learn more.



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New Rochelle Encourages Residents to 'Mulch Mow' Their Fallen Leaves

The fall leaf collection in New Rochelle began on Oct. 14, but in a move to lighten its load and save some tax dollars city officials are encouraging residents to "mulch mow" their fallen leaves, a move that can also help the environment. Loose leaves will no longer be collected at the curb, a policy the city adopted a year ago, but paper bagged leaves still will be collected until the end of the year.



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Pet festival barks up right tree in New Rochelle

Hundreds of canines and a handful of cats, along with their owners, came out for the annual "Hounds on the Sound" festival at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle this weekend. There were also plenty of stands offering up friendly four-legged friends for adoption.



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American Diary Account of Events Before, During, and After the Battle of Pelham on October 18, 1776

... the encampment of the British and German troops along today's Colonial Avenue from the Hutchinson River to the New Rochelle border on October 19, and Trumbull's delivery of a sermon to American troops on Sunday, October 20, 1776. Trumbull's Journal ...



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Theresa Catullo, 90, Lifelong New Rochelle Resident

Catullo was born June 10, 1924, in New Rochelle, to Pasquale and Matilda Carlino. She was a member of the 3rd Order of the Franciscans and worked for The Trinity Retreat.



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Richard E. Marchione, 86, Lifelong New Rochelle Resident

Marchione was born Dec. 9, 1927, in New Rochelle, to Richard, Sr. and Margarite Marchione. He was the proprietor of Marchione Construction Company.



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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

... toward the White Plains Hospital Cancer Center. 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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Pace University Athletics, WFAS Radio Renew Two-Year Deal

... ge of Saint Rose in an NE-10 Conference doubleheader. 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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Westchester Officials Suggest Pulverizing, Not Piling Leaves

... Board of Trustees is contemplating a change to their plan, at a net savings of nearly $800,000 and the New Rochelle City Council voted to no longer pick up loose piles of lefts that are left curbside, saving the city more than $400,000 and improving ...



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Median Sale Price For Single Family Home Rises 21 Percent In Scarsdale

... in Eastchester, 15 percent in Scarsdale, 21 percent in Edgemont, 10 percent in Mount Vernon and 7 percent in New Rochelle. Mount Vernon also saw a sharp increase in activity, with 44 homes sold, a 57 percent jump from 28 units sold in the third ...



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Bond Refinancing Nets Savings to New Rochelle

Taking advantage of continued low market interest rates, the City last week sold approximately $10.6 million of general obligation refunding bonds to replace higher-interest 2005 Series A general obligation bonds. The maturity schedule of the refunding bonds mirrors that of the issue being refunded and will produce budgetary savings of $1,346,000 over the next nine years for an average savings to taxpayers of about $150,000 per year.



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Watch for Fireballs in the Sky: Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2014

... ow. But here's the rub: Check out the sky tonight. Fewer meteors are likely but unless the weather forecast for New Rochelle changes for Tuesday morning, you'll need a raincoat while watching along with some luck that the clouds part.



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Columbus Day Ceremony at Hudson Park

The Calabria Society of New Rochelle held the annual Columbus Day ceremony at Hudson Park on Monday, October 13. At the foot of the statue, with American and Italian flags proudly displayed, speakers noted the brave and pioneering spirit of Christopher Columbus and the notable Italians whose contributions have changed the world- and New Rochelle.



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Pelham Man Charged In International Drug Smuggling Tops Week's News

... DiBenedetto, Rotary Club of the Pelhams member John Felicetti and Bronx Rotary Club member Richard Sherman. New Rochelle Police are investigating the Sunday night shooting of a man whose injuries do not appear to be life threatening, according to ...



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Opening Of Re-Store At New Rochelle Tops Week's News

New Rochelle residents looking to furnish their house at discount prices, while benefiting a good cause will now have that opportunity courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Westchester, which opened up a new Re-Store on Main Street . New Rochelle Police are investigating the Sunday night shooting of a man whose injuries do not appear to be life threatening, according to LoHud.com.



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New Rochelle School District Focuses On Scope Of Kids' Digital Lives

The New Rochelle City School District invites parents to a free communitywide digital media event that will focus on monitoring kids' digital presence on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at New Rochelle High School. The presentation will be held in the Whitney Young Auditorium.



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Westchester County Department of Health Observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

... the health department at 914-813-5000 if they live in these zip codes: 10701 and 10705 in Yonkers; 10801 in New Rochelle; 10606 in White Plains; and 10550 in Mount Vernon. This service is available because the county receives additional state grant ...



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Local Cultural Council hires Jacksonville consultant

... and an MS in music education from Western Connecticut as well as a professional diploma from The College of New Rochelle for school district leadership. Smith served as associate director of Cathedral Arts Project in Jacksonville for three years, ...



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New Rochelle Firefighters Bring Fun and Fire Safety to Local Kids

As part of Fire Prevention Month, New Rochelle Firefighters gladly accepted an invitation to spend a morning with children and parents at the local Home Depot. Our members' presentation touched on the importance of smoke detectors with working batteries, home evacuation plans and drills, and calling 911 immediately in an emergency.



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Iona College Selected for Start-Up NY

... institutions in Westchester County to be part of the program. "We're committed to being a partner with the New Rochelle and Westchester communities," said Iona President Joseph E. Nyre. "The interaction with business enterprises will have a positive ...



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New Rochelle's Cienega Now Moon Rabbit Noddle Bar

Expect Japanese Korean inspired comfort food in the space formerly occupied by the Latin restaurant Cienega when Moon Rabbit Noodle Bar opens Friday, Oct. 24, on Main Street in New Rochelle. Owner Pedro Munoz says he is re-branding and redesigning the eatery to reflect the Sapporo style -- think ramen with double and triple broths and price points in the $25 range.



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11/20 New Rochelle Opera Hosts Fundraiser to Bring Back Carmen 7 PM

New Rochelle Opera will host a fundraiser dinner entitled BRING BACK CARMEN on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Ciao Restaurant, 5 John Albanese Place, Tuckahoe, NY, 10709. The event will support the Company's upcoming 30th anniversary revival production of George Bizet's, Carmen.



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11/21 Iona Prep President's Dinner to Honor Mariano and Clara Rivera

The Iona Preparatory School community will honor Mariano and Clara Rivera with the Iona Prep Founders' Award for their contributions to Iona Prep and the greater New Rochelle community on Friday, Nov. 21, at the 2014 President's Dinner.



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