Adult Beginners Movie Review

... alike. But when friends disappear, who's left? Family, of course, so Jake leaves his Manhattan digs for the New Rochelle, New York home of his sister Justine (Rose Byrne) who is married to a contractor, Danny (Bobby Cannavale) and are regularly ...



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Heavy Rain, Possible Thunderstorms Will Be Moving Into New Rochelle

The sunny, delightful weather Westchester enjoyed this weekend will be a thing of the past as a new workweek starts. Rain, heavy at times, is in the forecast for Monday, with its arrival just in time for the morning commute.



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Rowing Club Demolition, Alleged Death Threats Via Texts, Metro North Slammed in Report

Plus New Rochelle's public boat launch is open and more... it's the Week in Review from New Rochelle Patch.



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Westchester Residents Can Get Pets Vaccinated At Free Clinic

Westchester County residents can bring their dogs, cats and ferrets in for free rabies vaccinations on Sunday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stamen Animal Hospital, 61 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers and dogs must be on a leash.



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Westchester Dog, Cat and Ferret Owners: Free Rabies Vaccinations April 26

The Westchester County Health Department is offering free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets of residents next Sunday, April 26, at the Stamen Animal Hospital, 61 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and those interested must call 914-632-1269 to schedule an appointment, which is required.



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JACOB "JACK" A. SILVER

... Silver, he was born April 5, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY. Jack was the retired owner of Arista Paint & Wallpaper of New Rochelle, NY. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II, and a member of the Jewish War Veterans. Jack was the ...



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NFL Confidential: Ray Rice talking, but NFL teams not listening

... of Rice and wife Janay Palmer together. The author spent weeks speaking with people Rice grew up with in New Rochelle, N.Y., before speaking with the running back. He and his wife were candid in the interview in discussing what it's like for a young ...



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New Rochelle's Annual Family University Focuses On Marijuana Education

An estimated 300 to 400 parents and students will converge on Monday for the New Rochelle Schools District's Sixth Annual Family University, which will run from 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. This year's event highlights the importance of marijuana education and takes place on what's now popularly referred to as 4/20, National Weed Day. Family University brings together middle and high school students and their parents for an evening of workshops addressing adolescent development.



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Rosemary Chesterman: Former New City Resident

She was born and raised in New Rochelle, NY and lived in New City, NY before moving to Bay Head in 1988. She was employed as a teacher for many years at St. Joseph Elementary School in Spring Valley, NY.



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Start Your Search with These New Rochelle Homes for Sale

This is just one of the homes on the market in the Hudson Valley, brought to you by Patch and our partners at Zillow.



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Westchester's Public Boat Launches Are Now Open

The ramps are at George's Island Park in Montrose, Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson and Glen Island Park in New Rochelle. Westchester County's three public boat launch areas, located at George's Island Park in Montrose, Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson and Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, are now open for the season, County Executive Rob Astorino announced Friday.



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Girl Scouts Visit Thomas Paine Fair In New Rochelle

"The Thomas Paine Cottage will always hold a special place in our hearts as our girls bridged from Brownies to Juniors here on the beautiful grounds and now they are Cadettes," said Helynn Boughner and Cristina Cerone, co-leaders of Girl Scout Troop 1863, who sponsored the spinning and weaving station.



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Girls-Only Summer Camp Opens In New Rochelle

Next Level Day Camp, a weekly day camp for girls going into grades three through nine, will host its inaugural summer this year. The New Rochelle day camp offers a variety of activities, including sports, STEM, cooking, drama and yoga/cross fit.



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New Rochelle Lacrosse Family Night, Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday

The New Rochelle Lacrosse Family Night and the Eric Tutera Youth Lacrosse Scholarship Fundraiser will be on Saturday at 6 p.m. The event will be at Spectators Sports Restaurant with activities including an open bar, raffles, food, music, contests and live auctions. The cost is $60 per family online; $70 per family at the door; $30 per individual online; and $40 per individual at the door.



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'Tom Sawyer' Kicks Off Big Read Program In New Rochelle

The New Rochelle Public Library will launch its Big Read program in celebration of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," with a free, family-friendly kick-off event on Sunday, May 3. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the main library. The afternoon will include an opportunity to "meet" Mark Twain as Alan Kitty, acclaimed Twain impersonator, strolls through the library before conducting a Q&A session in the Ossie Davis Theater.



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Family University Coming to New Rochelle High School

New York Presbyterian Hospital and New Rochelle FOCUS will host their sixth annual Family University from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday at New Rochelle High School. This year's program includes workshops for parents and middle- and high-school students on the healthy development of youth.



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New Rochelle High School Hosts Latino Youth Conference

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The third annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, hosted by New Rochelle High School, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Whitney Young Auditorium. More than 400 Latino teens from eight Westchester, Rockland and Sullivan county schools will gather at New Rochelle High School to take part in a forum for teens to build their skills, celebrate their strengths and be inspired by successful Latino role models.



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Nicholas "Scoop" Gallello Obituary, Boxed, Member of New Rochelle Sports Hall of Fame

Scoop graduated New Rochelle High School in 1937 and went on to develop a love for boxing that lasted his entire life. Scoop won the Victory Glove Championship in 1942.



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New Rochelle's Invasive Vine Removal Volunteer Task Force in Action This Weekend

The New Rochelle Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a new Invasive Vine Removal program on Sunday, April 19th. It will be held at Ward Acres Park, at the corner of Broadfield and Quaker Ridge Road between 1pm - 3 pm.



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Wow House: 'Fabulous Curb Appeal' in New Rochelle

This 5,073-square-foot center hall colonial is located on Overlook Circle in New Rochelle. It boasts six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, and it was built in 1918.



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Visitation, Service for Elizabeth Corry

... a fourth for doubles. She participated in tournaments until well into her 70s, and ran a winter tennis group in New Rochelle for more than 30 years. In addition to attending the U.S. Open many times in Forest Hills and later in Queens, Betty was an ...



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Rumorville: Spring Brings New Stores to Larchmont

... contact@estellegourmet.com Not too far, at the storied 1985 Palmer, is Sugar Mama Bakeshop by Kim . New Rochelle mother of three Kim Conca had a thriving business on Etsy, but had so much demand for her yummy cookies and other items, that she opened ...



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Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty Welcomes Cindy Goodstein-Frazier

... and older houses to apartments and townhouses, specializing in the markets of Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye and New Rochelle, as well as Manhattan. Prior to her career in real estate, Goodstein worked on Wall Street in the financial services industry ...



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New Rochelle's Thomas Paine Museum's Colonial Fair Is A Success

The weather was beautiful in New Rochelle for the Thomas Paine Museum's Colonial Fair, which was educational for adults and children. There were tours of the museum that showed the art work of John Wright, who is the director of the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.



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Westchester Community Foundation Adds New Rochelle's Jasper

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The board of advisers of the Westchester Community Foundation has announced the appointment of New Rochelle resident Dr. Nancy Roberson Jasper to the board. Jasper is an assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center's OB/GYN department and holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University-Bloomington and an M.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine.



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Nicholas 'Scoop' Gallello, 95, Of New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Nicholas "Scoop" Gallello, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, died Wednesday, April 15. He was 95. Gallello was born on Nov. 2, 1919, to Marcello and Mary Gallello. He graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1937.



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Cox and Marrone on WFAS 1230 AM: Accused Drug Dealer Returns to Work...

Cox and Marrone on WFAS 1230 AM: Accused Drug Dealer Returns to Work at New Rochelle Middle School, Tearing Down the New Rochelle Rowing Club Cox and Marrone on WFAS 1230 AM: Accused Drug Dealer Returns to Work at New Rochelle Middle School, Tearing Down the New Rochelle Rowing Club Bob Cox makes a weekly radio appearance Live on The Morning Show with Bob Marrone on WFAS-AM 1230 at about 7:35 AM every Wednesday.



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Iona College Students Raise Money for American Cancer Society

Iona College students will participate in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraising event on Saturday, April 18th from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Relay For Life of Iona College will take place in the Hynes East Gym on the campus of Iona College at 715 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY.



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Lack of Accountability the Norm for New Rochelle Municipal Housing...

... then they have something to hide. So, what does Steve Horton have to hide? That remains to be seen because New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority under Horton's leadership is about as transparent as one of the bricks that make up the facade of ...



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New Rochelle Native Honors Mom At Pediatric Cancer Research Walk

... Westchester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk. Pictured above is Joanna's late mother, Jean, cutting the ribbon. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. While her mother may have passed away from cancer last summer, one New Rochelle native has plans to keep her spirit ...



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Westchester Food Blogger Hosts Tasting Menu In New Rochelle

Radio host Kate Schlientz, of "Fork This with IntoxiKate," will be offering a five-course tasting menu Friday at Gather. If you love trying new food, join Schlientz at 6:30 p.m. to taste the newly revamped restaurant at Recologie.



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New Rochelle Schools Family University Focuses On Marijuana Education

Parents and students will gather for New Rochelle Schools' sixth annual Family University Monday to discuss marijuana education on what's popularly referred to as 4/20, or National Weed Day. Family University brings together middle and high school students and their parents for an evening of workshops addressing adolescent development.



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Pace University School Of Law Stages Productions Of 'Clarence Darrow'

... Jake B. Sher at (617) 620-3831 or jsher@law.pace.edu. 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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Contractor Chosen For New Rochelle Rowing Club Demolition

Sandy Hurricane - Boats off New Rochelle Rowing Club - Monday October 29, 2012 11:30am during the first high tide. The tide at midnight took the boats off their moorings and caused extensive damage.



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New Rochelle Parks And Rec To Remove Invasive Vines

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. With winter weather seemingly a thing of the past as springtime rolls around, officials with the New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department are getting set to once again go to battle with the invasive weeds that have plagued local parks in recent years. During the weekend, Master Gardener and Task Committee Coordinator Bob DelTorto will put together crews of well-intentioned city citizens to assist in the removal of the weeds as part of the new Invasive vine removal program.



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Eastchester Board Of Education Adopts Updated Budget

... struggling learners at various grade levels, several new STEM programs and a partnership with the College of New Rochelle. "The budget provides an allocation of resources that supports the educational mission and programs of the district," ...



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Edward Ryan, 84, Of New Rochelle, Korean War Veteran, Retired Accountant

... of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, at the Church of the Holy Family, 83 Clove Road, New Rochelle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salesian High School, 148 E. Main St., New Rochelle, NY 10801, or ...



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RDRXR Meeting turnout was pretty good

Over the last several months at Citizens to be Heard and to several Council Members and City Staff, I have said, The City of New Rochelle needs to do a better job of communicating what is going on in terms of Development and City related topics. The city needs to inform the citizens better, start a campaign for New Rochelle, what developing New Rochelle.



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CNR Softball Nearly Upsets St. Joe's Brooklyn in HVIAC Opener

The College of New Rochelle softball team took the five-time defending HVIAC Champion St. Joseph's College-Brooklyn to the brink in the conference game Wednesday night at Flowers Park, scoring the most runs against the Lady Bears in the history of the series between the two teams. After being retired in order in each of the first two innings, while St. Joseph's built a 3-0 lead, the Blue Angels mounted a rally in the bottom of the third in the front end of the scheduled double header.



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William J. Bradley Obituary, Former Blessed Sacrament Pastor

... pastor of St. Jude Church, NYC, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Port Chester, NY and pastor of Blessed Sacrament, New Rochelle, NY until his retirement in June 2013. Reposing Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave., ...



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The College of New Rochelle to Host Castle Gallery "Creative Creatures" Family Day

On Sunday, April 19th, The Castle Gallery and The College of New Rochelle Art Club will host a fun-filled day of creative family activity. Children will use toilet paper rolls, markers, decorative paper and other materials to create something new, whether it is a bracelet, race car or creature, children will be challenged to be creative.



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The College of New Rochelle's Jah-Leah Ellis Named Ecac Diii WBB All-Metro

The Eastern College Athletic Conference announced its 2014-15 Division III Metro Women's Basketball All-Star Teams on Wednesday, and The College of New Rochelle senior forward has been selected to the Second Team. The voting was completed by coaches within the ECAC Division III Metro Region.



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New Rochelle Will Give Away Free Tree Seedlings to Celebrate Arbor Day at Huguenot Park

In partnership with The Care of Trees, Bartlett Tree Experts, the City of New Rochelle will celebrate Arbor Day on Wednesday, April 22 at Huguenot Park in front of New Rochelle High School



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The College Of New Rochelle To Host 43rd Annual Strawberry Festival

The Forty-third Annual Strawberry Festival sponsored by The College of New Rochelle has something special for family members of all ages. Sunday, May A A A 3, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Maura Lawn at the Main Campus, 29 Castle Place in New Rochelle, the College will host a fun-filled day of outdoor activities, music, entertainment, and strawberry treats.



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College of New Rochelle Graduate Named New York State Middle School Principal of the Year

College of New Rochelle graduate Lisa A. Meade, who is principal at Corinth Middle School in upstate New York, has been named 2015 New York State Middle School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State . This award is given annually to a member of SAANYS and the National Association of Secondary School Principals to recognize outstanding middle level principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students and demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession.



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CNR Softball Falls to Briarcliffe College

In a double header played at Briarcliffe College, the host Bulldogs swept The College of New Rochelle in non-conference play. In the opener, Briarcliffe jumped out to an early, 10-0, lead, and did not allow the Blue Angel offense to get untracked, allowing just one base runner over the five inning game.



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Port Chester's Capitol Hosts Kids For Rockin' Afternoon

... these events are held on a Friday after school, but parents enjoyed this just as much as the children. Nearby New Rochelle resident Beth Cohen, whose husband, Ron Cohen, is the drummer of the Stella Blues Band, was happy to be able to bring her ...



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Harrison Resident Named 'Best Volunteer Friend' Of Westchester County Parks

Robert DelTorto of Harrison was honored as "Best Volunteer Friend" of Westchester County Parks during an April 8 gala at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. DelTorto was recognized by Friends of Westchester County Parks for his many years of service to the county parks and his unwavering dedication to invasive vine cutting, which helps to free native trees and increase the health and sustainability of growth.



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The Sleepy Hollow Football Club Kicks Off the Spring Season

... Mt Pleasant Gunners on April 19th. U10B Legends opened the season on a picture perfect day on WI Upper versus New Rochelle. The boys dominated the lesser known statistical category of "Most shots on Goal" by approximately 15:1. There were standout ...



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New Rochelle Weekend Weather: Reaching the 70s

While southern Westchester communities are looking at a chance of rain tonight and Friday, Saturday is expected to be sunny and warm with a high in the 70s, according to the National Weather Service . Winds will be a gusty Saturday, approaching 30 miles per hour, but other than that it will be a lovely day.



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Dump Truck Jumps Curb in 4 Vehicle Collision, Crashes into New Rochelle Tire Store

A dump truck swerved off the road on Main Street in New Rochelle, jumping a sidewalk and crashing into a tire store. No injuries were reported.



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New Approach to Muscle Regeneration Restores Function After Traumatic Injury Without Donor Tissue

PRLog - April 16, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Loss of muscle volume is a common and often debilitating outcome of traumatic orthopedic injury, resulting in muscle weakness and suboptimal limb function. A new therapeutic approach in which small pieces of autologous muscle can be expanded in a collagen hydrogel and used to regenerate functional muscle at the sight of injury, instead of relying on a donor muscle graft, would be especially beneficial for repairing large areas of muscle loss.



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Business Council Of Westchester Honors Success Of Yonkers' Mindspark

In just over 16-years Yonkers-based Mindspark has blossomed into one of the leading technology companies in the United States with its array of browser and mobile applications and desktop utilities. That's why Mindspark's CEO, Tim Allen, will be honored by The Business Council of Westchester on Tuesday, April 21, at its Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.



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Holocaust Survivor Reminds White Plains Students 'We Are All The Same'

New Rochelle resident Bettina Graf will be spending Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday talking to students at Solomon Schechter School in White Plains. As part of the White Plains-based Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center's Speaker's Bureau, she said talking to students is of utmost importance.



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New Rochelle Holocaust Survivor To Spend Remembrance Day Telling Her Story

New Rochelle resident Bettina Graf will be spending Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday talking to students at Solomon Schechter School in White Plains. As part of the White Plains-based Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center's Speaker's Bureau, she said talking to students is of utmost importance.



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New Rochelle Holocaust Survivor Reminds People 'Not To Forget'

The Holocaust survivor, who divides his time between New Rochelle and Israel, has written 15 books, most about Jewry, Zionism, Jewish education, the Holocaust and the Bible. And, at age 86, he's still going.



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Westchester County Parks Awards Honorees At Reception In New Rochelle

Friends of Westchester County Parks honored several individuals during its annual Best Friends Awards Reception April 8 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. With the theme "Celebrate a Year of Growth with Friends," this year's honorees were Westchester Medical Center, Business Council of Westchester's Rising Stars, Robert DelTorto and REI.



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Larchmont Resident Behind Holocaust Award For 'House Of Life' Status

A 70-year old story that began in Greece, circled its way to New Rochelle, and eventually landed in Yonkers, is about to come full circle in June when the Greek island of Erikousa is recognized by the Raoul Wallenberg Foundation for helping save a Jewish family during World War II. And it's all thanks to Yonkers resident Yvette Manessis Corporon, a Greek Orthodox mom of two who, ever since writing the book, "When the Cypress Sings," seven years ago made it her mission to get the island recognized for its heroic efforts during the Holocaust.



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Westchester Poets To Read At Pre-Launch Of Books

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Westchester poets Michael Collins and Mary Lou Buschi will read from their forthcoming collections at a pre-launch on April 16 at Recologie. Collins wrote his upcoming short collection, "Harbor Mandala" during walks around Mamaroneck Harbor.



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Westchester Is Awash In Holocaust Stories, On Remembrance Day, We Remember

... have a story. And it's often too long and dramatic to read in one sitting or hear in one speech. "They" are the New Rochelle, Somers and Hastings-On-Hudson Holocaust Survivors who are speaking at various venues throughout the county today and this ...



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One Suspect Arrested, Two On The Loose In New Rochelle Robbery

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. One of three robbery suspects was apprehended by police on Tuesday night after merchandise was stolen from a shoe store in the downtown business district of New Rochelle. Police said that shortly after 5:30 p.m. Triniqua Black, an 18-year-old Maryland native was arrested on North Avenue after three people robbed several items from the Midea Shoe store on Main Street.



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Thruway Authority Announces Overnight Lane Closures on New England...

... lane closures and brief stoppages in both directions on the New England Thruway (I-95) between exit 16 (New Rochelle - North Ave. - Cedar St.) and exit 15 (New Rochelle - US Route 1) for the removal of an existing sign structure, which is part of ...



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Murder in New Rochelle: Medical Examiner Declares Death of Mexican Man in New Rochelle a Homicide

The Bronx County Medical Examiner has declared a homicide in the death of Juan Mendoza-Torres, 23, a Mexican man who moved to New Rochelle two months ago. New Rochelle Police Detectives have been investigating the death since Mendoza died on March 29th after he was rushed to the hospital.



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Fire Hydrant Flushing in Dobbs Ferry

United Water New Rochelle crews will be flushing fire hydrants and blow offs in Dobbs Ferry Thursday, April 16, at the locations shown below between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. According to UWNR, "A temporary slight discoloration of the water and a decrease in water pressure may be noted as a result of opening the hydrants. If you experience this discoloration of water, please run your cold water in a basement sink for 15-20 minutes.



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Man Accused Of Ditching Drugs At New Rochelle Barracks

... possession of crack-cocaine and heroin. House then allegedly tried to dispose of the drugs in the trash at the New Rochelle barracks, LoHud.com reported.



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Eastchester HS Hosts Cecere Scholarship Baseball Tourney

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The second annual Dom Cecere Scholarship Baseball Tournament has been announced for Saturday, May 9, at Eastchester High School. The event, where all proceeds will go to the Dom Cecere Scholarship Fund, features the varsity teams from Eastchester, Tuckahoe, New Rochelle, Hastings, Edgemont and Walter Panas.



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Elias 'Louis' Katsihtis, 75, Of Yonkers

... on Central Park Avenue. A funeral service is set for Friday at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle.



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New Rochelle Schools Celebrate National Weed Day

An estimated 300-400 parents and students will converge Monday, April 20, 2015 for New Rochelle Schools' Sixth Annual Family University. This year's event, held from 6:00-9:15 p.m., highlights the importance of marijuana education and takes place on what's now popularly referred to as 4/20, National Weed Day.



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Demolition Agreement Approved to Tear Down New Rochelle Rowing Club

Tuesday night, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with Capital Industries Corp. of Yonkers to raze the 100-year-plus structure. The building had fallen into disrepair over the years, particularly following Hurricane Sandy a couple of years ago.



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Board of Advisors of the Westchester Community Foundation Announces...

The Board of Advisors of the Westchester Community Foundation announces the appointment of Nancy Roberson Jasper, M.D., a resident of New Rochelle, New York, to the board. Dr. Jasper's volunteer interests concentrate on efforts concerning local healthcare for women.



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State of the City Address Includes Construction Plans for Downtown

For those who want to find out more about the plans to revitalize downtown New Rochelle, the city is working with an online resource called Crowdsourced Placemaking. This offers New Rochelle residents a space to voice their opinions on what improvements can or should be made to their city, and on that process as it moves forward.



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New Rochelle Board Of Education Refines School Budget

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. After a series of budget review sessions and community workshops, the New Rochelle Board of Education has proposed a nearly $250 million budget that will be put to public vote next month. Superintendent Brian Osborne has presented an updated $249,782,641 spending plan to the board, marking a budget-to-budget increase of more than $4 million and a tax levy increase of 3.34 percent, under the cap.



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Pace Law Presents Symposium Of Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

... ckets, visit 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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Single-Family Home Sales Fall 35 Percent In Pelham

... now you'll see some consistency." In Westchester County's gateway to New York City communities -- Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Yonkers and Pelham -- sales fell 8 percent compared to the first quarter in 2014 and the median sales price declined 5 ...



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More Than Just Hot Air: It's Leaf Blower Season, Again

... enacted seasonal bans that have now stood for years. Ardsley : May 15 - September 30 Bronxville, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Yonkers: June 1 - Sept 30 Dobbs Ferry : May 15-Sept 1 Greenburgh : May 1-Oct 1 Mamaroneck : June 1-Sept 15 Pelham ...



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New Rochelle City Council Expected To Approve Demolition Of Rowing Club

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle City Council members are expected tonight to approve a resolution allowing the demolition of the New Rochelle Rowing Club's historic building, lohud.com reported. The building, which overlooks the Long Island Sound, was built in 1900 and is housed at Hudson Park, according to lohud.com.



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Margaret "Peg" FitzGerald

Margaret "Peg" FitzGerald, 73, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of New Rochelle, passed away on March 28, 2015. Peg was a native of Jersey City and a proud graduate of both St. Peter's College and Iona College , and a longtime employee of Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle.



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Historic New Rochelle Rowing Club Building Could be Torn Down

The New Rochelle Rowing Club building, once deemed historic by city officials, could soon be torn down, in part because the structure has fallen into severe disrepair . The City Council is scheduled to vote tonight whether to approve a demolition contract with Capital Industries Corp. for a little over $120,000 to raze the structure.



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New Rochelle Man Arrested on Marijuana Charges

State Police Monday arrested Jorge C. Ceja, 22, of New Rochelle, on a misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of marijuana following a traffic stop, according to authorities.



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Bronxville Proposes $3.46 Million in Capital Spending

... bomb scares. As illustration, a car stolen in our Village was tracked down within five minutes via a camera in New Rochelle and the vehicle soon recovered. As point of fact, these cameras per the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in whatever jurisdiction ...



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WMC Presents Honorary Daisy Foundation Award To Local Cinnabon Franchise

... and innovative health care delivery system. Westchester Medical Center is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit westchestermedicalcenter.com to learn more.



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Death Threats Via Texts to Greenwich Woman Leads to Hundreds of Charges Against Man

... an arrest warrant that also charges him with one count of threatening. Marcus E. Williams, of Sickles Avenue in New Rochelle, NY, was arrested at the Westchester County Correctional Center, according to a police report. "There was an argument ...



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New Rochelle Man Faces Hundreds of Charges That He Made Death Threat Via Texts to Area Woman

A New Rochelle man is facing hundreds of charges - 162 counts each of violation of a protective order and second-degree harassment - after allegedly sending texts to a Greenwich CT woman that included a threat to kill her. Greenwich Police arrested the 33-year-old man on April 9 after obtaining an arrest warrant that also charges him with one count of threatening.



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Unusual Boundary Dispute With Mount Vernon Resolved by Special Election in 1939

... 18, 1671/72 . Tue., Feb. 10, 2009: Another Article About the 19th Century Boundary Dispute Between Pelham and New Rochelle . Thu., Mar. 16, 2006: 1869 New York Herald Article About Pelham's Boundary Dispute With New Rochelle . Mon., Sep. 17, 2007: ...



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White Plains Hospital Appointed Lung Cancer Screening Center

... l radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians. 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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New Rochelle Resident Opens Push Fitness In Mamaroneck

Eddie Geideman who grew up in New Rochelle and recently opened Push Fitness in Mamaroneck is all about finding motivation for his clients. "No matter your fitness level, age, etc., we have the experience to 'push' your limits, help you grow, and achieve your goals, big or small," he said.



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Program on Alzheimera s and dementia set for April 22 in Liberty

... Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement; Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, professor of gerontology at the College of New Rochelle; Nancy Pearce, licensed gerontological social worker; Peter V. Rabins, MD, director of the geriatric psychiatry program at ...



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Tourists flockto Cuba before US 'invasion'

... 53-year-old embargo that bars most trade with and travel to the island. InsightCuba, the tour operator based in New Rochelle, New York, is adding excursions as its monthly bookings explode compared with early 2014. "It's a huge surge," company ...



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Best Friends Awards Bestowed By Friends Of Westchester Parks

Friends of Westchester County Parks presented its annual Best Friends Awards at a reception at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle on Wednesday, April 8. With the theme "Celebrate a Year of Growth with Friends," this year's honorees were Westchester Medical Center, Business Council of Westchester's Rising Stars, Robert DelTorto and REI. Westchester Medical Center, which received the "2015 Best Friend" award, was recognized for its outstanding commitment to the Westchester County park system, in particular its generous support of the first-ever Westchester Winter Wonderland.



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New Rochelle Lacrosse Family Night - Saturday, April 18, 2015

The Board of Directors of New Rochelle Youth Lacrosse is honored to support and maintain the Eric Tutera Youth Lacrosse Scholarship Fund in memory of Eric's exemplary life as a scholar/athlete. Eric Tutera, played lacrosse for Pat Swift at NRHS He was a former captain of the New Rochelle High School lacrosse team.



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As heroin deaths rise, parents learn to give antidote

... during a training session at Blaisdell Addiction Treatment Center in Orangeburg in March. Rick Smith, who lives New Rochelle, N.Y., helped Parents Helping Parents set up the March session and received the training himself. His son was addicted to ...



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Facing 25 Years in Prison for Drug Sales, Special Education Aide...

... on December 3, 2014 as part of Operation City Sweeper II , a seven month long operation conducted by the New Rochelle Police Department's Special Investigation Unit. Drugs purchased during sting operations included primarily crack cocaine and heroin ...



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Thruway Authority Announces Overnight Lane Closures and Brief Traffic ...

... lane closures and brief traffic stoppages in both directions on the New England Thruway (I-95) between exit 15 (New Rochelle - US Route 1) and exit 16 (New Rochelle - North Ave. - Cedar St.) for the removal of an existing sign structure, which is ...



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Reminder Two important meetings this week

Over the last several months at Citizens to be Heard and to several Council Members and City Staff, I have said, The City of New Rochelle needs to do a better job of communicating what is going on in terms of Development and City related topics. The city needs to inform the citizens better, start a campaign for New Rochelle, what developing New Rochelle.



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Ron Darling Wine Flows For Charity at Citi Field

... d of Darling's Chardonnay and Syrah wines. Meanwhile, Darling's son, Jordan, is now a junior at Iona College in New Rochelle. And his fledgling wine business appears to be on the verge of taking off.



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Montefiore's Investment in Westchester

At Home on the Sound presents: Tony Alfano, vice president and executive director of Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, will discuss the health system's important investment in Westchester. Montefiore, with 2,747 beds in eight hospitals and an extended care facility, is a premier academic health system, nationally recognized both for its clinical excellence and its focus on the needs of the communities it serves.



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Business Council Of Westchester Honors Beecher Flooks Of Pleasantville

... April 21, at The Business Council of Westchester's Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Tickets are available through The Business Council of Westchester website . Bill Flooks is a second-generation funeral director, ...



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The "Real 'Mad Men'" House in New Rochelle

Ok, Mad Men fans. Maybe this makes this the "Dick van Dyke Show" (the exterior location of which also exists in New Rochelle," of the new century.



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Westchester County Anglers Welcome Back Fishing Season

... now that trout season is officially open, anglers are anxious to get out on the water in some warmer weather. New Rochelle native Jack Gleason, who noted he tries to go fishing several times a week now that he's retired, said that he hasn't made his ...



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Westchester Communities Seek Hotel Tax

While four municipalities in Westchester County already have a hotel tax, the other 14 are seeking to instate the hotel tax as well, which will allow these communities to add up to 3 percent on rates for hotel rooms, according to lohud.com. The four muncipalities with the hotel tax, also called the bed tax, include Rye, Rye Brook, New Rochelle and White Plains, reported lohud.com.



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Promoting Paw-sitive Pet Parenting

... degree from Cheyney State University, and a master's degree in education and reading from The College of New Rochelle. Before retiring, she taught students at Columbus Elementary School in Mount Vernon for 35 years. Pierce now spends much of her ...



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New Rochelle Plans Arbor Day Celebration

The city's Arbor Day observance offers opportunities for attendees to plant trees, watch a tree climbing and more, on Wednesday, April 22, from 2:30-4 p.m. at Huguenot Park.



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New Rochelle Library Offers Tax Help, Jazz Concert

AARP Tax Help will be available at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Trained AARP tax preparers have been helping vast numbers of our patrons in filing their taxes since early February.



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Holy Trinity's Shaka Shomari solves the wind and wins a race

... help make me mentally stronger." Garden City's Steph Gerland dominated the 1,500 meters, winning in 5:15.05. New Rochelle's Maeve McKinney was second in 5:25.85. Subscribe to Newsday's high school sports weekly newsletter for the latest stories, ...



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Kristina Cherrington, Uniondale edge Copiague at finish line

... New Brunswick Tiona Long's 130-foot, 3-inch mark, set in 2007. Insingo's 45-foot, 81/2-inch shot put toss broke New Rochelle's Krystal Graham's 2007 mark of 43 feet, 31/4 inches. "I'm very excited for what's going to happen this season," Insingo ...



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Marist Wins MAAC Regular Season With Victories Over Wagner And Siena

NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK The Marist water polo team defeated Siena 10-4 and #19 Wagner 11-9 on Saturday to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season title and clinch the #1 seed in the MAAC Water Polo Championships. Sophomore Jocelyn McQuade led all Red Foxes in scoring with three goals, and three steals.



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Common Core

New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne has sent a letter to all Pedagogical Staff and Administrators in the City School District of New Rochelle warning them of consequences if they encourage test refusals. We are all aware that there is a movement among some parents to refuse to have their children participate in State assessment testing.



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White Plains-based Haitian Center Honors French School

The French-American School of New York was recently honored by the Haitian Resource Center for its dedication to children and for being a constant ally to the center. The school received the recognition during HRC's second annual fundraising gala in New Rochelle.



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Andreana Pizzuti, Former Barnard Teacher, to be Honored at Memorial Unveiling

Barnard Childhood Center in New Rochelle will hold a Dedication Ceremony to honor a former Pre-K Teacher at the school. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd at 4 p.m. Colleagues, friends and former students raised funds for the memorial, a walkway planted with Golden Euonymus bushes and a daffodil flowerbed.



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Westchester Remembers The Holocaust With Countywide Events

... written by a senior temple member set to music (tenor, piano and flute) by the singer/composer Robert Puleo of New Rochelle. The poet, Francoise Grab of Mount Vernon, is a French national who wrote poignant memoirs about losing her Jewish best ...



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White Plains Is Among Area Towns Honoring Holocaust Rembrance Day

... written by a senior temple member set to music (tenor, piano and flute) by the singer/composer Robert Puleo of New Rochelle. The poet, Francoise Grab of Mount Vernon, is a French national (and Catholic) who wrote poignant memoirs about losing her ...



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College Of New Rochelle Professor Patricia St. John Earns Life Member Award

Patricia St. John, professor of art therapy and art education at The College of New Rochelle graduate school, received the Honorary Life Member award from the New York Art Therapy Association March 1. She received the highest award bestowed by the association to a person who has been an inspiration to the New York Art Therapy Association and its membership. "I am honored to receive this award and recognition from colleagues who are so dedicated to the development of Art Therapy," St. John said.



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MOMSROC to Host Pre-Mother's Day Brunch in New Rochelle

... event is presented by MOMSROC ("Mothers On the Move to Support and Raise Our Children"), an initiative of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau. MOMSROC is a diverse group of dedicated women committed to strengthening and educating mothers as they raise the ...



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Funfuzion's Grand Opening of The New Yucatan Glow-in-The-Dark Mini Golf Course

Funfuzion, Westchester's leading Entertainment center located in the very heart of New Rochelle cordially invites one and all to its Grand Opening of the Glow-In-The-Dark Yucatan Mini Golf Course. Join the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Bob Marrone, Mayor Noam Bramson of the City of New Rochelle and FunFuzion for an exotic venture of sights and sounds through the Jungles of the Yucatan.



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Exceptional New Rochelle Homes on Display This Weekend

Gymnastics coach and a friend were practicing in a Lido Beach Park playground last week when they were confronted by code enforcement. David Wihby, 62, served as Sen. Kelly Ayotte's state director and was a member of a local school board.



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New Rochelle Superintendent Warns of Consequences for School...

New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne has sent a letter to all Pedagogical Staff and Administrators in the City School District of New Rochelle warning them of consequences if they encourage test refusals. We are all aware that there is a movement among some parents to refuse to have their children participate in State assessment testing.



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College of New Rochelle Schedules Adult Student Day

The College of New Rochelle will offer an adult learner information day on its bachelor's degree program specifically for adults on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Applicants can register through . Dedicated advisers will answer questions.



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Upscale Restaurant Serving Puerto Rican Cuisine to Replace Uptown Social

An upscale restaurant serving Puerto Rican food will replace an Uptown sports bar with a troubled history, the owners said. Don Coqui , which has locations in City Island, New Rochelle and White Plains, will open a fourth restaurant and lounge at 186 Dyckman St. The site was once home to Uptown Social, which was shut down at least three times in 2014 for selling alcohol to minors and failing to pay worker's compensation insurance.



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Sound Shore Officials Discuss Education Reform In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Four of southern Westchester's top elected officials convened in New Rochelle on Thursday night for a comprehensive discussion about the issues plaguing area school districts. New York State Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Sen. George Latimer and Assembly members Amy Paulin and Steve Otis joined forces on a panel at the New Rochelle High School to answer the pressing questions and concerns parents in the district have.



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Political Leaders Answer Questions On Education Reform In Panel Discussion

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Four of southern Westchester's top elected officials convened in New Rochelle on Thursday night for a comprehensive discussion about the issues plaguing area school districts. New York State Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Sen. George Latimer and Assembly members Amy Paulin and Steve Otis joined forces on a panel at the New Rochelle High School to answer the pressing questions and concerns parents in the district have.



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New Rochelle Blondes, Brunettes Team To Aid Alzheimer's Research

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Some young ladies in New Rochelle are gearing up to ditch the pompoms and strap on some shoulder pads as blondes and brunettes team up to tackle Alzheimer's. On Saturday, April 25, it'll be blondes versus brunettes with a few free agent red heads thrown in for good measure squaring off on the gridiron at the New Rochelle High School as they continue raising money to help battle the deadly disease.



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Pace Athlete Margo Hackett Named To NE-10 All-Conference Team

... 9 points against #12 Adelphi at home on senior night. 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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Best Gas Prices In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Before you head out for the weekend, find out where the best gas prices are in New Rochelle.



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April 10: Cruz and Paul, Sinatra and heroin

... the battered "winner," whom most Republicans won't even like, stumble into battle Hillary. Taint Johnson New Rochelle, N.Y.: Before reading Richard Cohen's column "Let's be frank about Sinatra's legacy" (April 7), it had never really occurred to me ...



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Jah-Leah Ellis Named Ecac Diii Women's Basketball All-Metro

The College of New Rochelle senior forward Jah-Leah Ellis has been selected to ECAC DIII All-Metro Second Team The Eastern College Athletic Conference announced its 2014-15 Division III Metro Women's Basketball All-Star Teams on Wednesday, and The College of New Rochelle senior forward Jah-Leah Ellis has been selected to the Second Team. The voting was completed by coaches within the ECAC Division III Metro Region.



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Rye Teens to Receive 2015 Volunteer Spirit Award

... who are living or enrolled at Don Bosco, the Carver Center, Ward Summer Reading Institute of Port Chester and New Rochelle's Hope Community Service. Children are paired up with available bikes by their heights and ages. In some cases, tricycles are ...



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Larchmont Grief Specialist Leads Workshops In New Rochelle

Larchmont resident Robin Gensburg, certified life coach, advocacy leader and grief recovery specialist, will host two free workshops on Loss and Transitions, at Swirl Coffee & Tea Room in New Rochelle. The workshops, which will be held Thursday, April 23, at both 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., will offer participants engaging conversation about the different types of loss in everyday life as well as tools for dealing with those losses.



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New Rochelle Teachers Union Will Spend Weekend Encouraging Parents to ...

The New Rochelle teachers union , in concert with New York State United Teachers , the state teacher's union, has organized a grassroots effort to raises awareness among parents of children in grades 3-8 of their right to opt-out of the New York State assessments scheduled for next week, according to an email sent by FUSE President Martin Daly to union members yesterday.



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Free Public Events all Month Long at Habitat

Join Habitat for the most exciting month of activity on Main Street in years and it's green! Free weekly events in Downtown New Rochelle will be held in April in celebration of Earth Day. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Westchester County, each highlights an aspect of green living or working where the community can engage, interact and enjoy.



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Apply Now For New Rochelle Summer Youth Jobs

... contingent upon state funding. Applications are available at the Youth Bureau (ground floor), 515 North Ave., New Rochelle. from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 914-654-2045 or Sam Gomez at 914- 654-2044. Application deadline is ...



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New Rochelle Redevelopment 'Idea Generating Meet-Up' Set

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. With the city crowd-sourcing initiative underway in New Rochelle, developers tasked with reimagining downtown New Rochelle are set to host a community think tank as they continue molding the future of the downtown shopping district. Next week's "idea generating meet-up" marks the first co-creation meeting as developers with RDRXR seeks to define a definitive, cohesive vision for a "consensus-driven, mixed-use, transit-oriented" city.



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White Plains Hospital Offers Events To 'Take Charge Of Your Health'

... and women's medical oncology at White Plains Hospital, and Pamela Weber, MD, director, White Plains Imaging at New Rochelle, will discuss the following topics:



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New Rochelle High School PTSA Organizes Against Newly Adopted 2015-16 School Calendar

New Rochelle High School PTSA is calling on Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne and Members of the New Rochelle Board of Education to change the recently adopted 2015-16 School Calendar and move the currently scheduled spring vacation from April 25-29 to March 21-25. Easter Sunday 2016 will fall on March 27th.



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Songcatchers Spring Benefit Concert: Sunday May 3, 2015, in New Rochelle

... supporters of Songcatchers. The concert will take place at 3PM at St. Gabriel's Auditorium (50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle). There is no charge for admission, but free-will offerings are accepted. Songcatcher CDs will be on sale. A general ...



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Songcatchers' Spring Benefit Concert: May 3, 2015

... supporters of Songcatchers. The concert will take place at 3PM at St. Gabriel's Auditorium (50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle). There is no charge for admission, but free-will offerings are accepted. Songcatcher CDs will be on sale. A general ...



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Sustainable Westchester, Inc. Elects Co-Chairs

Officials and residents from Bedford, Mamaroneck, Yonkers, Rye, New Rochelle, White Plains, South Salem and Katonah are among the members. Chris Burdick, Supervisor of the Town of Bedford, and Mike Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Joule Assets, Inc., have been elected co-chairs of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Westchester, Inc., the group announced.



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New Rochelle High School Hosts State Legislators

New Rochelle High School will host four state legislators at Linda Kelly Theater on Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Sen. George Latimer, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Assemblyman Steve Otis will take part in a discussion moderated by school Principal Reginald Richardson.



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New Rochelle Man, 29, Missing Since Falling into Hudson River

The family of New Rochelle resident Michael Stafford is desperate to find the 29-year-old who fell into the Hudson River last week, but they are frustrated by the lack of response by the Poughkeepsie police, reports News 12 Westchester . According to the department, personnel searched for Stafford after the report that he fell into the river on April 2, but the department stopped the search the next day, in part because it is not equipped with a boat.



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Pace Environmental Professor Presents Discussion On Going Green Locally

... of the President's Council on Environmental Quality. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.



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New Rochelle Man Faces Drug Possession Charge

At about 3:50 p.m., members of the Port Chester Police Department Narcotics Squad, working with the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit, arrested a Bronx man and a New Rochelle man. Detectives were investigating reports of drug activity in the area of Traverse Avenue.



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'American Pie' lyrics sell for $1.2 million in New York

... "This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie and "Respect" by Otis Redding. Born in 1945, McLean was brought up in New Rochelle, New York and moved to New York city as a young troubadour in 1964 after dropping out of college. He released his first ...



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Stephen L. Herzberg, DDS, Recognized for Excellence in Orthodontics

... with the most advanced and comprehensive orthodontic care. He has been practicing in the same office in New Rochelle, NY since 1989. He has been an active educator in orthodontics for 15 years, first at NYU beginning in 2000, and then at St. ...



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Just Listed: 12 Koch Street New Rochelle, Ny 10801

Century 21 Marciano is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice.



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Here's Help on How to Refuse the State Tests

The New Rochelle FUSE is calling for "All Hands on Deck" to push New Rochelle parents to opt-out their children out of the upcoming state assessment exams. The New Rochelle school system's union for teachers, staff and service-related processionals will undertake an organized effort this week to discourage students in New Rochelle from sitting for state exams.



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New Rochelle Home Gets Fifteen Minutes Of Fame In 'Adult Beginners' Movie

For Michael and Donna Weissman of New Rochelle whose Elk Avenue house was recently featured in the about-to-be-released movie "Adult Beginners," that day was a few months ago when their daughter, a stand-in for the film, called and told them the famous comedian/actress was in the house. "The minute we heard, we rushed right over," said Donna.



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President Of MacQuesten In Pelham Learned From The Ground Up

Now, 32 years after she joined the business, Fogliano has overseen the growth of Pelham-based MacQuesten Development as one of the leading property development companies in New York. Fogliano will be one of six individuals and companies to be honored on Tuesday, April 21, at The Business Council of Westchester's Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.



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Pelham Manor Police Chief Died in 1936 from Service-Related Gunshots

... p.m. Three men a short time before had held up a gasoline station at Boston Post Road and Weyman Avenue in New Rochelle. Sergeant Grady was able to return fire. A coat later found that was believed to belong to the gunman had several bullet holes in ...



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Patsy's Pizzeria Set To Open In New Rochelle

Established in 1933, Patsy's is the place to go for authentic Italian dining. Rich in history, Patsy's was the attraction for famous personalities, such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Francis Ford Coppola.



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Pace Dean Feldman Receives Award For Excellence In Nursing Education

Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing Dean Harriet R. Feldman received the 2015 New York University College of Nursing Rose and George Doval Award for Excellence in Nursing Education, which was presented at the college's annual student awards reception on Tuesday, March 24. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice.



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TGCW Bringing Affordable Housing, Outreach Programs To New Rochelle

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. The Guidance Center of Westchester is getting some help from several outlets as it continues its commitment to helping the homeless of southern Westchester County. The multi-service agency was the recipient of four grants that will add 93 individual apartments to The Guidance Center of Westchester Housing Services Department.



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New Rochelle Home Gets Fifteen Minutes Of Fame In 'Adult Beginners'

For Michael and Donna Weissman of New Rochelle whose Elk Avenue house was recently featured in the about-to-be-released movie "Adult Beginners," that day was a few months ago when their daughter, a stand-in for the film, called and told them the famous comedian/actress was in the house. "The minute we heard, we rushed right over," said Donna.



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ArtsWestchester Grant Adds More Fun To New Rochelle Classrooms

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Artists are bringing more fun to New Rochelle classrooms through an ArtsWestchester grant, according to The New York Times.



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New Rochelle Teachers Union Mobilizing to Push Parents to Keep...

The New Rochelle FUSE is calling for "All Hands on Deck" to push New Rochelle parents to opt-out their children out of the upcoming state assessment exams. The New Rochelle school system's union for teachers, staff and service-related processionals will undertake an organized effort this week to discourage students in New Rochelle from sitting for state exams.



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New Rochelle State Representatives Join Library Officials to Announce Repeal of MTA Library Tax

Senator George Latimer, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti were joined by several regional Westchester County library officials to announce the repeal of the MTA Payroll Tax for New York Public Libraries. "The savings for New Rochelle Library will go a long way," said Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, "Our libraries know how to stretch a dollar - our tax dollars -- to provide excellent programs for people of all ages.



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Rock'n 4 Autism Event at Dudley's Parkview Restaurant to Benefit Westchester Autism Services

Dudley's Parkview Restaurant is located at 94 Hudson Park Road in New Rochelle. For information call 914-235-4445.



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Salvatore Iorio, 87, Of New Rochelle

Iorio was born in Cosenza, Italy to Serafino and Maria Iorio, emigrating to the United States in 1947 and serving in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette , two daughters, Roseanne Santoro and her husband, Joseph, Kathy Riess and her husband, Peter, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his brother, Frank.



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New Rochelle Yard Waste Collection Begins Tuesday

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle's Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin collecting yard waste on Tuesday. Residents must place yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on their scheduled collection day; during summer months the waste should be placed outside by 6 a.m. Brush and branches must be no longer than 4 feet and the diameter must not exceed 3 inches; such debris should be tied in bundles.



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Youth Voices Center Recoups Funding With GoFundMe

Youth Voices Center in New Rochelle has launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe to remain open following Westchester County budget cuts. YVC's mission is dedicated to serving at-risk youth and has served more than 7,000 since its inception in 2008.



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Can Cancer Vaccines Prolong Survival?

PRLog - April 6, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Therapeutic anti-cancer vaccines developed to treat metastatic disease such as advanced prostate cancer or melanoma rarely have a noticeable effect on the tumor but have been associated with a statistically significant increase in patient survival.



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'Jazz Meets Classical' With Soundview At The New Rochelle Public Library

The musical ensemble Soundview, will present a concert entitled "Jazz Meets Classical" at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library. The concert is made possible by the Lillian Robbins and Rick Englander Memorial Fund.



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SWAT Teams, Police Determine Hostage Situation Report Unfounded

Police and SWAT teams blocked off traffic in Eastchester in the vicinity of Joyce Road and Lincoln Place near Anne Hutchinson Elementary School early Saturday evening on reports of a hostage situation but entered the home and determined that the reported incident was unfounded, according to WABC-TV. SWAT teams clad in bulletproof vests and wearing helmets were spotted in the area starting around 6 p.m., along with Westchester County police and police officers from Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Greenburgh and New Rochelle, according to a report on LoHud.com.



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Police, SWAT Teams In Eastchester Determine Hostage Report Unfounded

Police and SWAT teams blocked off traffic in Eastchester in the vicinity of Joyce Road and Lincoln Place near Anne Hutchinson Elementary School early Saturday evening on reports of a hostage situation but entered the home and determined that the reported incident was unfounded, according to WABC-TV. SWAT teams clad in bulletproof vests and wearing helmets were spotted in the area starting around 6 p.m., along with Westchester County police and police officers from Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Greenburgh and New Rochelle, according to a report on LoHud.com.



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SWAT Teams, Police Surround Block, Determine Hostage Situation Unfounded

Police and SWAT teams blocked off traffic in Eastchester in the vicinity of Joyce Road and Lincoln Place near Anne Hutchinson Elementary School early Saturday evening on reports of a hostage situation but entered the home and determined that the reported incident was unfounded, according to WABC-TV. SWAT teams clad in bulletproof vests and wearing helmets were spotted in the area starting around 6 p.m., along with Westchester County police and police officers from Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Greenburgh and New Rochelle, according to a report on LoHud.com.



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SWAT Teams, Police Block Traffic In Eastchester

... n the area, along with Westchester County police and police officers from Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Greenburgh and New Rochelle, according to a report on LoHud.com.



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SUNY Chancellor Honors New Rochelle Student Jacobs

Anne Jacobs, of New Rochelle, Class of 2015, was one of just five SUNY New Paltz students selected for the 2015 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence. Jacobs is majoring in communication media/media management.



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Wow House: Near Beechmont Lake in New Rochelle

This 4,610-square-foot home is located on Pell Place in New Rochelle. It boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms, and it was built in 1920.



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New Rochelle Accepting Summer Youth Employment Applications

Summer youth employment applications are being accepted for youths ages 14 to 21 for positions through New Rochelle Youth Bureau's summer employment programs. Network Youth Leadership Program: This program provides youth ages 14 to 17 years with job readiness skills training and actual work experience for six weeks during July and August.



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Robin Steiniger, 64, Of Mohegan Lake

Robin E. Steiniger, of Mohegan Lake, died peacefully in Keene, N.H., on Feb. 14 after battling cancer. She was 64. She graduated from the College of New Rochelle with a degree in psychology and moved to Yorktown with her husband, Bill, in 1975.



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Sleep Apnea-The Truth About Catching Some Z's

... the best treatment options," adds Lehrman. Westchester Medical Center is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit westchestermedicalcenter.com to learn more.



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Forced Marches as Collective Punishment: Bad in New Jersey, OK in New Rochelle

In New Jersey, the students were older and kept indoors; in New Rochelle, the students were younger and forced outside on a cold day. In New Jersey, the school's top two administrators along with five teachers were reassigned to another school pending an investigation by state authorities; in New Rochelle, no administrators or teachers were disciplined and there was no investigation by state authorities.



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Pace School Of Education Presents End-Of-Year Events

... should contact Jennifer Argenta at argenta@pace.edu. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.



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New Rochelle Police Officer, 40, Passes Away After Lengthy Cancer Battle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle Police Department said goodbye to one of its finest Thursday, after Lucia Mele-Hansen passed away at 40 after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. Since being diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer in 2011 a year after she was married to fellow officer John Hansen, Mele-Hansen has fought off the disease and sought treatment at some of the finest medical institutions throughout the country.



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Radiology Associates Partner With White Plains Hospital

... the Women's Imaging Center at Rye Brook, at 90 S. Ridge Road, Rye Brook; and WP Hospital Imaging Center at New Rochelle located at 1296 North Ave. (in the Wykagyl shopping center) in New Rochelle. All locations have state-of-the-art equipment and ...



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New Rochelle's Jim Maisano Discusses Unemployed College Grads

This article was written by Jim Maisano, vice chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, who represents New Rochelle, Pelham and Pelham Manor. Earlier this year, I noticed a brief article, Look to Smartphones for Unemployment Solutions, in the New York Post business section, and it has popped back into my mind several times since then, so I thought it should be shared: .



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Friends Of Westchester County Parks Host Fundraiser To Benefit Camp Morty

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. The Friends of Westchester County Parks has announced a special fundraiser for Camp Morty that will take place at its Annual Best Friends Awards Reception Wednesday at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a dedicated auction to pay for several enhancements to the program.



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EUGENIA "JEAN" EVANS

... by her family. She was 85. Daughter of the late George and Ruth (Bishop) Giuffra, she was born April 3, 1929 in New Rochelle, NY. She married her loving husband William on September 9, 1956 in Middle Hope Methodist Church. Bill survives at home. ...



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New Rochelle Attorney Charged In Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme To Purchase Maxim Magazine

Harvey Newkirk, 39, of New Rochelle, NY, surrendered to federal authorities on Wednesday and was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud for his role in a scheme to fraudulently induce lenders to provide millions of dollars to a company associated with a co-conspirator for the attempted purchase of a nationally circulated magazine and related assets. Each count carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison.



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Recently Retired New Rochelle Police Officer Dies at 40 After Illness

Lucia Mele-Hansen was born on September 30, 1974 in New Rochelle to Domenico and Maria Mele. In addition to her husband; she is survived by her mother Maria; her siblings Anna Bruno and Antonio Mele, and five nieces and nephews.



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New Rochelle Accepting Applications for Summer Youth Employment

New Rochelle youth ages 14 to 21 are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the following New Rochelle Youth Bureau's Summer Employment Programs. Applications will be received until May 15. Only one child per family household will be considered.



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New Rochelle Yard Waste Collection Begins April 7

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day in accordance with the following guidelines: Brush and branches: No longer than 4 feet in length with a diameter of no more than 3 inches, tied in bundles.



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New Rochelle Native Welcomes Spring At His Two Harrison Hot Dog Trucks

... Anthony Romeo, 45, began selling food from his first truck in 2005 at 120 Lockwood Ave. in his hometown of New Rochelle. Romeo's third food truck celebrates its second anniversary this month just south of Westchester County Airport at 4579 Purchase ...



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Anthony's Hot Dog Trucks Are A Sign Of Spring In Harrison

... Anthony Romeo, 45, began selling food from his first truck in 2005 at 120 Lockwood Ave. in his hometown of New Rochelle. Romeo's third food truck celebrates its second anniversary this month just south of Westchester County Airport at 4579 Purchase ...



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Helen Renck Appointed Assistant VP of Clinical Operations and Patient ...

... safety) and a certificate in patient safety from Harvard University. She obtained her BSN from the College of New Rochelle and an MSN from Pace University. Prior to joining Phelps, she worked at Hospital for Special Surgery, where she had ...



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FASNY is Honored by Haitian Resource Center for Continued Dedication to Children

The French-American School of New York was recently honored by the Haitian Resource Center for its dedication to children and for being a constant ally to the Center. The School received the recognition during HRC's Second Annual Fundraising Gala in New Rochelle.



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City Hiring for Innovative New Ro Pops Program

The City of New Rochelle is hiring a consultant to establish, manage and operate outdoor "pop-up" facilities at one or two, centrally located public spaces in downtown New Rochelle, Memorial Plaza and Anderson Street Plaza. The public spaces have been provisionally named "New Ro's Pops".



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U.S. Attorney: New Rochelle Man, 39, Conspired to Fraudulently Raise Millions to Buy 'Maxim' Magazine

A 39-year-old attorney and New Rochelle resident was arrested by federal authorities Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a scheme to fraudulently raise millions of dollars to buy provocative men's magazine "Maxim," according to United States Attorney Preet Bharara and published reports. Harvey Newkirk, formerly with the Manhattan firm Bryan Cave LLP, has been charged with charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.



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Enjoy Wine, Food, And Networking With The New Rochelle Chamber

Join the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce for Networking Night at the Sorell Wine Bar Bistro for an opportunity to enjoy wine, food and spend time with your favorite business associates. The networking event will be from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday.



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Leaf Removal Program Yields Cleaner Streets, Storm Drains In New Rochelle

Because of the overwhelming participation in the city's new leaf collection policy, the Public Works crews were able to complete citywide leaf collection by the end of December. The absence of leaf piles made for cleaner streets and storm drains.



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California Albinism Activist, Artist Speaks In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. An albinism activist and artist from Los Angeles will discuss his work on Sunday, April 12, at Alvin & Friends in New Rochelle. Yrneh Gabon Brown will talk about artwork and activism related to albinism, a hereditary condition that causes an absence of skin, hair, and eye pigmentation.



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New Rochelle Schools Make Calendar Changes For Make-Up Days

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The City School District of New Rochelle recently announced several important changes to the 2014-15 academic calendar, which includes one makeup day for two community schools. Columbus needs to makeup for a missed day of school from Jan. 18,due to a boiler malfunction, while New Rochelle High must replace the day of classes its students missed on Dec. 16, due to emergency gas line repairs.



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Cohen Brings Real Estate Team To Rand Realty In New Rochelle

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty announced that Scott Cohen, former managing broker of Prudential Wykagyl-Rittenberg in New Rochelle, and his team will be joining its New Rochelle sales office. "I'm thrilled to join Rand Realty with my invaluable team of agents," Cohen said.



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Pace University Supports Environmental Education With Earth Day Events

... departments, faculty, staff, and students on campus. 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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White Plains Hospital Expert Debunks Breast Cancer Myths At Teatime Talk

Danielle Gagner, White Plains Hospital's Breast Cancer Clinical Navigator, will bust the myths of bras, underwire and other breast cancer myths at the Tea Time Talk scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Athleta in Scarsdale. White Plains Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Rochelle Daily Voice.



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Public Input Sought As New Rochelle Redevelopment Continues

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The men and women tasked with overseeing the largest reimagining and redevelopment in New Rochelle history are seeking the public's input about what is most important in a vibrant, viable downtown business district. On Wednesday, city officials kicked off a Crowdsourced Placemaking process with the launch of New Rochelle Future , a website that will serve as the hub of information regarding the redevelopment as the project plays out.



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Arbors office building in Delray Beach sold for $20M

The 80,580-square-foot building was sold by 1625 Arbors South Associates, an affiliate of New Rochelle, N.Y.-based Rugby Realty Co., to G&C Arbors Investors, which is headed by Anuj Grover and Mark Corlew , the principals of the Delray Beach-based commercial real estate investment group. The price equates to $250 per square foot.



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Arbors office building in Delray Beach sold for $20M

... $20.15 million. The 80,580-square-foot building was sold by 1625 Arbors South Associates, an affiliate of New Rochelle, N.Y.-based Rugby Realty Co., to G&C Arbors Investors, which is headed by Anuj Grover and Mark Corlew, the principals of the ...



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Antiques Roadshow Remington in Alabama sparks research at Ogdensburg museum

... a friend of Mr. Remington's, was painted in 1896, and for a while hung in Mr. Remington's art studio in New Rochelle. It was later used to make a pen and ink drawing published in Hearst Newspapers and eventually found it's way to Ogdensburg when a ...



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Alternate-Side Parking Enforcement Resumes In New Rochelle

Alternate side of the street parking restrictions have resumed as of April 1 in New Rochelle for those streets and portions of streets subject to winter suspension from Jan. 1 through March 31. A complete list can be found in the City Code Article X Schedule 312-84 available with further information at http://ift.tt/1h7CsCA .



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Former New Rochelle Candidate Faces Federal Embezzlement Charges

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. A former City Council candidate was arrested in New Rochelle on Tuesday and will face up to 20 years in prison on federal embezzlement charges. After being arrested by federal officials on Tuesday morning, John Earvin, 67, was charged with a felony count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence.



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Margery Schneller Martin, 68, Of New Rochelle

She was the daughter of Dr. Leo and Thelma Schneller. Martin was a lifelong resident of New Rochelle and former teacher of languages in New Rochelle school system.



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RDRXR Begins New Rochelle Community Outreach with Crowdsource Kickoff Meet-Up

The process is required under the Master Developer Agreement the company signed with the City of New Rochelle. Several dozen people attended the inaugural session including CBTH regulars like Peggy Godfrey, Laraine Karl, Amy Heyman and other self-described activists.



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Music Together classes begin soon

... in Harrison begin 4/9 and 4/10. If you miss a class, you may attend a makeup at one of our other locations: New Rochelle, Larchmont, Harrison, Mount Vernon, Rye, and Rye Brook. See a full list of classes at http://ift.tt/1twa7bs Our classes are ...



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Blondes vs. Brunettes(R) Flag Football FUNdraiser in New Rochelle

On Saturday, April 25th, the Alzheimer's Association will hold its second annual flag football FUNdraiser, Blondes vs. BrunettesA , at New Rochelle High School. The gate opens at 1 pm; kickoff is scheduled for 2 pm; and an after-party follows.



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NoMa's Easter Sunday Brunch

Join us in New Rochelle for an Easter Sunday Brunch on Sunday, April 5th, 2015 from 12:00pm-6:00pm. $35.95 per person.



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Margery Schneller Martin, 68, Of New Rochelle

Margery Schneller Martin, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, died suddenly of an illness on Tuesday, March 24. She was 68. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Leo and Thelma Schneller.



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White Plains Honors Jewish Group's Kids' Kloset Effort

... volunteers have been among the first responders to alleviate the upheavals of families displaced by fires in New Rochelle, Port Chester and other towns. On a daily basis, Kids' Kloset is outfitting kids who don't have winter coats, hats or scarves ...



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Pop Zones in Other Cities Are Turning a Profit

The City of New Rochelle is hiring a consultant to establish, manage and operate outdoor "pop-up" facilities at one or two, centrally located public spaces in downtown New Rochelle, Memorial Plaza and Anderson Street Plaza. The public spaces have been provisionally named "New Ro's Pops".



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Iona Prep Track Team Brings Back Medals from West Coast Invitational Meet

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City Hiring for Innovative New Ro's Pops Program

The City of New Rochelle is hiring a consultant to establish, manage and operate outdoor "pop-up" facilities at one or two, centrally located public spaces in downtown New Rochelle, Memorial Plaza and Anderson Street Plaza. The public spaces have been provisionally named "New Ro's Pops".



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Pelham Settled the Unpaid Tax Bills of the Defunct New York,...

... the New Haven's Grand Central division (a continuation of the New Haven's main line that turns to the west at New Rochelle). At the northern end of Mount Vernon, the four-track Westchester line split into two double-track divisions. Of the two ...



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Legislators To Discuss State Budget In Visit To New Rochelle HS

Three state legislators will visit New Rochelle High School on Thursday, April 9, to discuss how the state budget affects local education. The New Rochelle School District announced that State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Sen. George Latimer, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Assemblyman Steve Otis will visit from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the school's Linda Kelly Theater.



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Blue Angels Fall Amid Flurries to SUNY Canton

The College of New Rochelle hosted SUNY Canton in its softball home opener on Saturday at Flowers Park. The Blue Angels dropped both games of the doubleheader to the Roos.



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College of New Rochelle Professor Patricia St. John Receives Highest...

Patricia St. John, Professor of Art Therapy and Art Education at The College of New Rochelle Graduate School, received the Honorary Life Member award from the New York Art Therapy Association on Sunday, March 1. The highest award bestowed by the association to a person who has been an inspiration to the New York Art Therapy Association and its membership. "I am honored to receive this award and recognition from colleagues who are so dedicated to the development of Art Therapy.



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Tickets on Sale for The Portrayal of Black Men in The Media Luncheon at New Rochelle Radisson

The Shiloh Baptist Church will hold a luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in downtown New Rochelle on the topic of The Portrayal of Black Men in The Media. Speakers and panelists include Mel Davis , Nate "Tiny" Archibald , Damon Jones , AJ Woodson and Mayo Barlett The event will be convened by Pastor Rev.



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Thelma K. Menter, 87, Of New Rochelle

Menter was born Aug. 20, 1927, in the Bronx to Joseph and Bess Klausner. She became a math teacher at New Rochelle High School.



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Mayor Noam Bramson Thanks New Rochelle Business Owner Who Is Retiring

New Rochelle mayor Noam Bramson extends thank you to longtime George Schiavone, owner of George's Hair Salon in the Quaker Ridge Shopping Center. George Schiavone has been cutting my hair since I was a little boy.



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Hutch Reopens After Overturned Vehicle Accident; Stop-And-Go Delays On I-95

... und I-95 at the interchange of the Hutchinson River Parkway with stop-and-go traffic back up to North Avenue in New Rochelle (Exit 16).



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Southbound Hutchinson River Parkway Closed After Crash; Delays On I-95

Farther south, an accident reported at 2:35 p.m. is taking out the left lane of southbound I-95 at the interchange of the Hutchinson River Parkway with stop-and-go traffic back up to North Avenue in New Rochelle .



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New Rochelle Man Arrested in Federal Embezzlement Case

John Earvin is accused of "engaging in a fraudulent scheme to embezzle funds from the United Federation of Law Enforcement Officers." New Rochelle resident John Earvin, 67, a former president of the United Federation of Law Enforcement Officers, was arrested by federal authorities Tuesday in connection with an alleged scheme to embezzle money from the union, United States Attorney Preet Bharara announced.



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Former New Rochelle City Council Candidate Indicted on Federal Wire...

John Earvin, 67, of New Rochelle, NY was arrested this morning by federal agents and charged with one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Earvin will be arraigned later today in Manhattan federal court before Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein.



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Can Caffeine Be Used to Treat or Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?

The proposed link between caffeine and reductions in the beta amyloid plaque accumulation characteristic of Alzheimer's disease suggest a possible role for caffeine in AD treatment. PRLog - March 31, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle, NY -The proposed link between caffeine and reductions in the beta amyloid plaque accumulation characteristic of Alzheimer's disease suggest a possible role for caffeine in AD treatment.



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AMGA's High Performing Health News Program Features The Medical Letter

... on topics such as drugs for parasitic infections, and antimicrobial therapy. The Medical Letter, Inc., based in New Rochelle, NY is supported entirely by subscriber fees. For more information call (800) 211-2769 or go to medicalletter.org . Contact ...



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Can caffeine be used to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease?

IMAGE: Journal of Caffeine Research covers the effects of caffeine on a wide range of diseases and conditions, including mood disorders, neurological disorders, cognitive performance, cardiovascular disease, and sports performance.... view more New Rochelle, NY, March 31, 2015-The proposed link between caffeine and reductions in the beta amyloid plaque accumulation characteristic of Alzheimer's disease suggest a possible role for caffeine in AD treatment.



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Another Silent Film Recorded in Part in Pelham In 1912:

There was a time before the advent of Hollywood that the region around Pelham was the center of the world of movie production. Production studios that created silent films distributed throughout the world existed on City Island and in New Rochelle.



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Nearly $30,000 Raised To Help Reopen Rochelle YMCA Pool

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Democrats and Republicans cast aside party differences for one night in New Rochelle, as they came together for a non-partisan event as efforts continue to save the local YMCA pool. Local, county and state officials led by New Rochelle Legislator Jim Maisano and Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni teamed with local good Samaritans at the YMCA as the " Be a Lifesaver " fundraiser continues as they seek to save the pool, which has been a community hub for decades.



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Have You Made Your Easter Plans? Southern Westchester Is Full Of Options

Looking for an Easter meal where someone else does the cooking? Southern Westchester is full of options ranging from festive brunches to decadent dinners. Here's a sampling: Alvin and Friends Restaurant, New Rochelle: Dishes like herb-roasted rib-eye, brown sugar ginger glazed ham and a build-you-own pasta station are some of the many choices available Easter Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reserve Now: 14 Memorial Hwy., 654-6549, http://ift.tt/1aryK3C .



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Eastchester SEPTA Presents Bingo And Brownies

The event will be from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the Holy Trinity Greek Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle. Aside from bingo, there will be prizes, grab bags, desserts, coffee, raffles and baskets.



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New Rochelle Mayor Bramson Applauds Secretary's Double Life

On his blog, he provides some insight on his assistant, Angela Taylor, and provides a link to her infamous lasagna recipe.



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City School District Of New Rochelle Holds Another Successful Read Aloud

The City School District of New Rochelle had a successful 13th Annual Jefferson Great Read Aloud, an opportunity to highlight the importance of literacy, Friday, March 27. Listening to books being read aloud is a tremendous learning tool for children and helps with fluency, especially for those students who are learning English as a second language. Among many VIP readers present were Board of Education President Lianne Merchant, Board Vice President Rachel Relkin, Board members Chrisanne Petrone and David Lacher, Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne, ALMS Principal John Barnes, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, New York State Senator George Latimer and Westchester County Clerk Timothy Idoni.



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Periscope not Available for Android Yet, but These Are

New Rochelle firefighters responding to a fire in the basement of a house at 61 Clinton Avenue found an overcrowding situation in the house. The fire was in the basement and got into the walls but was quickly knocked down by the fire department.



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New Rochelle Library Hosts School Vacation Programs

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle Public Library will host programs during school vacation this week Monday through Thursday. Children in pre-K through fifth grade are invited to participate in a variety of free programs being held at the main library and the Huguenot Children's Library.



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Alternate Side Enforcement Resumes in New Rochelle on April 1st

... parking restrictions against the list as non-street sweeping related parking regulations will be enforced. "New Rochelle is going to hell in a handbasket. So many robberies lately. It used to be a nice place to live; not anymore." #ThanksNoam ...



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Parents Scrambling To Keep Kids Busy During Chilly Spring Break

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Monday marked the first day of spring break for thousands of suburban schools, but the chilly weather is forcing children to find indoor entertainment on one of the few weeks when they're actually supposed to get out and play. As CBS2's Elise Finch reported from the Mobile Weather Lab, though the temperature is only a few degrees below the average for this time of year, the wind chill is making it feel more like winter.



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College of New Rochelle Grad Anne Sweeney Joining Netflix Board Of Directors

... areer, she spent more than 12 years at Viacom's Nickelodeon network. Ms. Sweeney holds a BA from The College of New Rochelle and an Ed. M. from Harvard University.



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Iona Prep Lower School Basketball Wins CYO State Championships

Iona's Lower School 8th Grade Basketball Team finished their perfect 18-0 season with a win Saturday over St. Paul Gold. "New Rochelle is going to hell in a handbasket.



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RDRXR to Hold First Crowdsource Pacemaking Event for New Rochelle Downtown Development Plan

RDRXR, a joint venture between Renaissance Downtowns and RXR Realty, will hold a Kickoff Meeting of its Crowdsourcing Project, a required element of the development plan for New Rochelle's downtown area. RDRXR has promoted to make the development of the plan for New Rochelle wa very open and transparent process, centered on the proven crowdsourced placemaking program.



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New Rochelle Resident Joins The Lustgarten Foundation and More Than...

New Rochelle resident Joanna Berk will honor her mother by joining more than 1,000 Westchester and surrounding area residents at The Lustgarten Foundation's sixth annual Westchester Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk. The walk will be held on Sunday, April 19, at Rye Playland Park in Rye, NY.



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Westchester County District Attorney Community Alert: "The Grandparent Scam"

... Scam" are increasing at an alarming rate. But now that you know about it, forewarned is forearmed. "New Rochelle is going to hell in a handbasket. So many robberies lately. It used to be a nice place to live; not anymore." #ThanksNoam "@eyeonnewroc: ...



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Chance Of Snow Returns To New Rochelle Tuesday

Showers will threaten the area on Tuesday, mainly after 5 p.m. with a high near 42 degrees. Showers will become more likely overnight and may change over to snow as temperatures drop below freezing. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent with minimal accumulations.



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Terry Flotte, MD Appointed New Editor-in-Chief of Human Gene Therapy

PRLog - March 30, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry R. Flotte, MD, Executive Deputy Chancellor, Provost, and Dean of the School of Medicine at University of Massachusetts Medical School, as the new incoming Editor-in-Chief of Human Gene Therapy, Human Gene Therapy Methods, and Human Gene Therapy Clinical Development effective July 1, 2015. Dr. Flotte is currently an Associate Editor of the Journal.



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