Ray Rice talks, tries to hustle up a little sympathy

... to his daughter, and talked about how hard it would be to leave Baltimore to move closer to his hometown of New Rochelle, N.Y. And while many are skeptical as to whether another team will give him a chance - though the Ravens wish someone would (if ...



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Former NBA, Knicks Star Anthony Mason Of New Rochelle Dies At 48

Anthony Mason, a New Rochelle resident and one of the leading players on the New York Knicks during their title-contending teams in the mid-90s, died Saturday. Mason, who was diagnosed with congestive heart failure after suffering a massive heart attack earlier this month, died in Manhattan.



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

... Clark asks whether he took the test and got the license properly or whether he paid his "buddy" Bobby Chute of New Rochelle Electric who was "on the board about the time people were buying them before it went to the County". Clark says that Chute ...



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Ray Rice Writes Letter Thanking Baltimore for Support

... $500,000 in damages. On Friday, The Baltimore Sun said that Rice is planning to move home to New York. The New Rochelle native is continuing to train in hopes of being signed by another team, according to the newspaper. This is not a farewell or ...



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State Lets Westchester Towns Buy Their Own Power

... ipate in the initiative; however, Sustainable Westchester's board includes supervisors and mayors from Bedford, New Rochelle, Yonkers and White Plains, the report said.



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This Startup Trains Veterans To Make Flip-Flops And Become Managers

... for Good, is about to start manufacturing its first crop of flip-flops from its 10,000 square foot facility in New Rochelle, NY. The Gibbs grew up in the shoe business . Their dad ran international operations for Nine West for many years and they ...



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Four more colleges get Start-Up NY nod to lure businesses

Four more New York colleges can use the state's Start-Up NY tax-free benefits to lure private-sector businesses to empty buildings and land on or near their campuses. The Start-Up NY board today approved applications from Iona College in New Rochelle, SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, Niagara University in Lewiston and Villa Maria College in Buffalo to participate in the program.



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Four more colleges get Start-Up NY nod to lure businesses

Four more New York colleges can use the state's Start-Up NY tax-free benefits to lure private-sector businesses to empty buildings and land on or near their campuses. The Start-Up NY board today approved applications from Iona College in New Rochelle, SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, Niagara University in Lewiston and Villa Maria College in Buffalo to participate in the program.



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New Rochelle Library Cancels Manhattanville Concert

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle Public Library announced that the scheduled performance of Manhattanville College students set for Sunday has been canceled due to ongoing work repairing the flooring in the library's meeting room, theater and lobby. During the overnight of Feb. 16-17, a pipe burst along an exterior wall of the library.



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Scarsdale Cake Maker Helps Volunteer New York! Celebrate

... the hashtag #VNY65. A few of the virtual guests were Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Iron Chef Peter Kelly of Yonkers' X20, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and Mary Calvi of the CBS "News This Morning." At the press event, Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett ...



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Greenwich Teen Goes For Scholarship In Culinary Arts Competition

Greenwich High School student Crystyle Davis hopes to strap on her apron and win big at Saturday's chef competition at the Culinary Arts Center in New Rochelle, N.Y. Davis is one of 33 students competing as part of America's Best High School Chef Competition .



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Two New Rochelle Residents Honored by Westchester County as Part of Black History Month

Westchester County honored five African-Americans for their professional and civic accomplishments at the 16th annual Black History Month and Trailblazer Awards ceremony on Thursday. The Trailblazer Awards is sponsored by the Office of County Executive Robert P. Astorino, the county Board of Legislators and the county's African American Advisory Board.



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Mount Vernon Teen Goes For Scholarship In Culinary Arts Competition

Mount Vernon high school student Josiah Sanders hopes to strap on his apron and win big at Saturday's chef competition at the Culinary Arts Center in New Rochelle.



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Dean Men's Basketball To Host Region XXI Championship, March 1, 2015

... in the second semi-final on Saturday, with a game time of 2:00 p.m. The top seed, Monroe College (21-8) of New Rochelle, New York, will play in the first semi of the day at 12 noon against the Community College of Rhode Island (7-17), the number ...



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New Rochelle City Council Approves Parks Overhaul

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle City Council has unanimously approved a master plan from the Parks and Recreation Department that will overhaul Feeney and Lincoln parks. For more than a year, city officials have been polling and discussing what the public wants and expects from its local parks, and with the final plan now approved, crews will slowly begin the renovation, which includes new lighting, repaired walkways, expanded garden plots and increased shrubbery and foliage.



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Just Listed: 12 Mereland Road New Rochelle, Ny 10804

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice.



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Students Invited to Compete in Westchester County Scholastic Chess Championship

Registration is now open for the 2015 Westchester County Scholastic Chess Championship being held March 14 in New Rochelle. The event is open to all K-12 students and residency in Westchester Co.



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

... federal prisoner at the U.S. Penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona. Zayac had at least two significant connections to New Rochelle, one with a direct connection to the New Rochelle Board of Education and another with an indirect connection. Louis Apicella ...



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Angela A. Sica, 92, Of New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Angela Adele Sica, 92, of New Rochelle, died Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Dumont Rehabilitation Center. Sica was born in Naples, Italy, to Ciricco and Sabatina Tirri.



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Just Listed: 155 Taymil Road New Rochelle, Ny 10804

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Larchmont Grief Recovery Specialist Offers Free Workshop In New Rochelle

Certified Life Coach, Grief Recovery Specialist and Larchmont resident Robin Gensburg will host a free and informative workshop on loss and transitions from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Swirl Coffee and Tea room in New Rochelle. The workshop, 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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Obituary: Muriel A. "Mickie" (Paulhus) Sullivan, 77

... and Lillian (Demers) Paulhus. Mickie was a proud graduate of St. Claire High School, Woonsocket, and College of New Rochelle, New York. Mickie was a communicant of St. Veronica Chapel, Narragansett and a former communicant of Christ the King Parish, ...



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transFORM Gallery Announces Spring Art Exhibit, 3/14

... Prints, Posters and Etchings sponsored by Westchester Magazine at the transFORM showroom and gallery in New Rochelle, NY. You love art but you don't love the price - transFORM understands. transFORM Gallery brings you high quality, hand-signed ...



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Announcing transFORM Gallery's Spring Art Exhibit: International Prints, Posters and Etchings

... Union. They are also displaying a collection of rare, vintage Soviet Movie, Culture and Propaganda posters. New Rochelle, NY, February 26, 2015 --( PR.com )-- transFORM Gallery announces their art exhibit for the Spring season, International Prints, ...



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Joseph O'Brien, 86, Longtime New Rochelle Resident; Korean War Veteran

He was a liquor salesman for many years as well as the owner of The Giant Step restaurant in New Rochelle . Survivors include three children, Donna Reeves, Kerry McFarlin and Terri Coleman; two stepchildren, Geoff Berry and Gayle Zoechbauer; one brother, Richard O'Brien; his first wife, Betty Berry; his second wife, Helen O'Brien; and nine grandchildren.



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John P. Moriarty, 90, Longtime New Rochelle Resident; Truck Mechanic

Survivors include his wife, Christine O' Connor Moriarty; two sons, John Moriarty and Tom Moriarty; one daughter, Christine Halley; one daughter-in-law, Karen; one sister, Breda Murphy; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel , 16 Shea Place, New Rochelle.



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New Rochelle Schools Highlight Black History With Upcoming Events

The New Rochelle City School District is celebrating black history with an art exhibition and singing, dancing and drama performances event at New Rochelle High School on Saturday, Feb. 28. The K-12 student art exhibition will run from Saturday, Feb. 28 Friday, March 6 in the high school library corridor during school hours, and during the opening event in the high school's Whitney Young Auditorium Rotunda from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Immediately afterward, the opening event will continue featuring singing, dancing and drama performances in the Whitney Young Auditorium from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission for performances is $3 for students and $5 for adults.



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Wartburg Names O'Mahoney To Community Outreach Post

... resident, she has a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in marketing from Iona College in New Rochelle. O'Mahoney is an avid music lover and, after raising three children, she enjoys spending time playing golf, traveling, ...



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New Rochelle Bar Association's "Lawyer in the Classroom"...

The New Rochelle Bar Association received an Innovation Award from the New York State Bar Association at an event held at the New York Hilton on January 30th. offered in partnership with the New Rochelle Board of Education which introduces 4th and 5th grade public school students to elementary concepts of law, with the objective of teaching students the art of persuasive written and oral argument.



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The CHSAA (NY) Championship Table Is Set

... their star point guard Ty Jerome '16 , who's still nursing a hip injury, Iona Prep was not at full power. The New Rochelle, NY squad still had enough in the tank to send St. Peter's back to Staten Island with a loss. The Eagles managed to stay ...



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Simple Steps With Makeup, Scarves Add Colorful Accents

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New Rochelle Sees Progress In Homeless Initiatives

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Although the New Rochelle homelessness prevention initiative is just a few months old, officials with HOPE Community Services already are seeing significant progess in finding permanent housing for those in need. Dating back to the end of last year, city officials have been making a push to eliminate visible homelessness and panhandling in downtown New Rochelle and to instead find permanent housing for the disenfranchised.



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White Plains Hospital Cardiologist Weighs In On How To Reduce Heart Disease

... g, can help reduce the risks for heart disease. 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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Iona Women's Water Polo Goes 2-1 In Non-Conference Action

... more scores. Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Kidnapping And Robbery Odyssey Through Mount Vernon and New Rochelle http://t.co/AoazK44GOy @NoamBramson has taken the mic from Aragon, defending his dev record, progress depends on where u start ...



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CNR Volleyball Team's Championship Season Honored At Presidential Brunch

The College of New Rochelle President Judith Huntington hosted a reception in the College's historic Castle Parlors on Friday, February 20, honoring the Blue Angels volleyball team that won the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season and tournament championships this fall. President Huntington congratulated this group of hard working, intelligent and dedicated women for their outstanding achievements and successes, and commended them on their ability to juggle very demanding academic schedules with the rigors of intercollegiate competition.



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Announcing transFORM Gallery's Spring Art Exhibit: International Prints, Posters, and Etchings

PRLog - Feb. 24, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- transFORM Gallery announces their art exhibit for the Spring season, International Prints, Posters and Etchings sponsored by Westchester Magazine at the transFORM showroom and gallery in New Rochelle, NY. You love art but you don't love the price - transFORM understands.



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Joseph Apicella Named Head Of Development For Pelham-based MacQuesten

... which includes the 212-unit Trump Tower and an 18-screen National Cinema Deluxe movie multiplex; Trump Plaza New Rochelle that city's tallest building and the Trump Park Residences Yorktown. Previously, he served as downtown development manager for ...



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TOTS Report's Notebook: February 24, 2015

Aramark is the multi-billion dollar services company that runs the Buildings & Grounds department in the City School District of New Rochelle. On Monday, a regular work day for the Grounds Maintenance staff but a snow day for teachers, staff and students, workers were told to report at the normal time of 7 a.m. Many of the workers are upset because after a great deal of fraud and abuse related to snow days overtime was exposed by Anna Giordano last year, Interim Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Korostoff ordered overtime to be curtailed.



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New Spanish literacy resources debuted by Benchmark Education

... and other Benchmark Education products, visit http://ift.tt/1kTmYne or call 877-236-2465. Headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of PreK-12 core, supplemental, and intervention literacy resources ...



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New Rochelle Council Member Calls for Committee to Improve Community Policing

His propsal is on the agenda for today's City Council meeting. Rice As you know, the New Rochelle Police Department has lost 30 sworn officers in recent years which, in turn, has shifted priorities away from community policing.



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5th Annual "Stepping Up for CMCS" Walkathon in New Rochelle

Please "Step Up" and join us on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle for the 5th Annual "Stepping Up for CMCS" Walkathon . The "Stepping Up for CMCS" Walkathon is a wonderful opportunity to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, spend time with friends and family, and make a difference for those who need you in your community.



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The MacQuesten Companies Hires Joseph Apicella as Managing Director of Development

... which includes the 212-unit Trump Tower and an 18-screen National Cinema Deluxe movie multiplex; Trump Plaza New Rochelle - that city's tallest building; and the Trump Park Residences Yorktown. Previously, he served as Downtown Development Manager ...



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Concordia Summer Camp Offers Exceptional Summer Experience

... on programs, is included in the cost of the program. Concordia College is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit concordia-ny.edu to learn more.



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Armonk Eighth-Grade Basketball Team Celebrates Undefeated Season

The team, which plays in the Eighth-Grade B division of the Tri-County Basketball League, finished the regular season at 14-0. Playoff games begin on March 1 with the semifinals taking place at the College of New Rochelle.



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New Rochelle's Tom Coppola Performs In 'Orphans'

The Small Town Theatre will produce a staged play reading of "Orphans" at both The Hergenhan Center in Armonk and Katonah Village Library in Katonah. "Orphans" will be performed at the Katonah Village Library on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, as well as the Hergenhan Center in Armonk on Thursday, April 23, and Saturday, April 25. All performances will be held at 8 p.m. "Orphans" is a play about two brothers living in a decrepit North Philadelphia row house: Phillip, sensitive, reclusive, never venturing out of his home; and Treat, the elder, who supports his damaged younger sibling by petty thievery and makes the house a virtual prison for the seemingly simple-minded Phillip.



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David Sidney Lee, Of New Rochelle, 94

... Board 52, the Westchester Baseball Umpires Association., the NYS Baseball Umpires Association and the New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department. Lee was inducted in the New Rochelle Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. Additionally, Lee was a past ...



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The College of New Rochelle Women's Basketball Received Several HVIAC Post Season Honors

... asons that the Blue Angels' coach has been recognized by the conference coaches with this honor. The College of New Rochelle returns to the court on Wednesday, February 25, hosting Sarah Lawrence College. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM.



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New York Times Profiles New Rochelle High School Grad Featured at...

Seth R. Goldstein, raised in New Rochelle and a graduate of New Rochelle High School, was profiled by The New York Times on Friday.



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Arthur 'Jim' Romeo, Bronxville Resident, 65

... Christian Burial on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church on Mayflower Avenue in New Rochelle.



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Blue Angels Nab Conference Honors; Player of the Year, Coach of the Year

... asons that the Blue Angels' coach has been recognized by the conference coaches with this honor. The College of New Rochelle returns to the court on Wednesday, February 25, hosting Sarah Lawrence College. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM.



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Future of biobanking and translational research in China

New Rochelle, NY, February 20, 2015-As clinical medical research in China reaches a turning point, the country's strategy for expanding its biosample collection and analysis capabilities and its focus on acquiring new sources of biomedical data to accelerate translational research are highlighted in a special issue of Biopreservation and Biobanking , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers . The issue is available free on the Biopreservation and Biobanking website until March 20, 2015.



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Line Dancing Extravaganza

... shows throughout the New York area, and we are thrilled that she will now be bringing her special talent to the New Rochelle Y! Register today! CONTACT Sue Odierna, Program Director, at 914.632.1818 or email sodierna@nrymca.org www.nrymca.org New ...



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Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle Annual Fundraiser Set for March 14th

The Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle will hold its major annual fundraising event at our Remington Clubhouse on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm, BE GREAT is a community cocktail party that applauds the efforts of individuals and businesses that support charitable organizations like ours.



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New Rochelle Teardown of the Week

It's only a Mirage now. The Mirage Diner in New Rochelle, a local staple of Iona students and other hungry, coffee deprived people, was demolished.



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New Rochelle Youth Players Enjoy Hoop-La

The YAC seventh-grade basketball team hosted New Rochelle Saturday at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School in rec league action, with New Rochelle pulling out a close game, 45-44, on a buzzer-beater from Dylan Farley. Farley led all scorers with 20, and Elijah Wood had six points for New Rochelle.



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Ground Floor Coworking Opens in New Rochelle

Ground Floor Coworking is having its Grand Opening event at 547 North Avenue in New Rochelle on Thursday, February 26th at 5:30 PM. They are holding it in conjunction with the monthly Networking Event with the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce.



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New Rochelle Firefighters Rally Around Injured Widow

One minute, Charlotte Grady, widow of New Rochelle Firefighter Marty Grady, was enjoying a cruise. The next, she was paralyzed, having tripped falling face-first into a wall.



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CNR Basketball Falls in HVIAC Semifinals, 69-65

In a rematch of last season's conference championship, The College of New Rochelle's repeat bid came up short, dropping a 69-65 decision to St. Joseph's College-Brooklyn in the semifinals of the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championships, held at Albany College of Pharmacy's Albert M. White Gymnasium. Jah-Leah Ellis put forth a herculean performance, tallying game-highs with 28 points and 22 rebounds, her third straight and sixth overall 20+ rebound performance of the season.



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Police: Few answers after retired cop kills daughters, self

... say Hochman killed the girls, his two youngest daughters. A Harrison police car was parked in front, and the New Rochelle Humane Society was on the scene. "As of now, it would appear that both victims were shot, as was their father," he said. ...



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Wow House: 'Majestic Stone and Stucco' Colonial in New Rochelle

This 5,396-square-foot "majestic stone & stucco colonial" is located on Beechmont Drive in New Rochelle. It boasts six bedrooms and six bathrooms, and it was built in 1927.



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Eyeliner - How To Apply Eyeliner

... like a pro. We are the #1 eye makeup & eyeliner news source online, eyeliner suppliers. PRLog - Feb. 20, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- How To Apply Eyeliner - Numerous individuals think they know how to apply eyeliner, and by all rights, they benefit ...



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Mount Vernon Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Kidnapping, Robbery Spree

... since he drove a Lexus." The victim was then ordered at gunpoint to go to several JP Morgan Chase Bank ATMs in New Rochelle and Mount Vernon to withdraw money. With a pending paycheck limiting how much money could be taken out of the account, the ...



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Brutal Cold Doing A Number On Car Batteries: Make Sure To Warm Up Your Ride

... other dead soldiers on the floor of a place like Jack's Auto in Larchmont. The owner of an auto parts shop in New Rochelle told Young he had sold 15 batteries before 11 a.m. Friday, plus plenty of cold weather products like diesel fuel additives, ...



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Mount Vernon Man, 24, Sentenced in Connection with 2013 Kidnapping and Robbery

... Panton at gunpoint. During the attack, the two forced Panton to drive to various ATMs in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle to withdraw money from his account. They then tied him up, put him in the trunk of his car and drove him around for several hours ...



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New Rochelle's Bramson Supports Immigration Reform

... executive actions on immigration. If you take a look at the cities that signed on, you'll quickly see that New Rochelle is not exactly the heavy hitter in the group, but I am proud to be on the list because: (a) it's the right thing; and (b) New ...



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Popular Mirage Diner Demolished In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle said goodbye to one of the city's most popular landmarks, when demolition began at the Mirage Diner as Iona College prepares to construct a new residence hall. Generations of New Rochelle residents and Iona students have enjoyed the classic diner menu at the Mirage over the years, which will be replaced by a mixed-use, six-seven-story residence hall that will house more than 300 students and include retail and restaurant space on the lower levels.



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Future of Biobanking and Translational Research in China

PRLog - Feb. 20, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- As clinical medical research in China reaches a turning point, the country's strategy for expanding its biosample collection and analysis capabilities and its focus on acquiring new sources of biomedical data to accelerate translational research are highlighted in a special issue of Biopreservation and Biobanking , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers website until March 20, 2015. In the article "Turning Point: Biobanking in China and the Future of Translational Research ."



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Fashion Expert Adds Advice For Men To Help Bring Red Into Wardrobe

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Alexa Watts, the Woman Behind the Snowball Fight Viral Video

Alexa Watts is the woman who shot video of a police incident in New Rochelle where a white police officer drew his weapon on black youths in which she claimed the youths had guns pointed out that because they were having a snowball fight. She can be seen shooting the video in NRPD Dash Cam video obtained under a Freedom of Information request by Talk of the Sound .



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3 Charged In Greenwich Shoplifting Incident That Ended With Smashed Cars

... -- identified later by police as Georgesia Humphrey, 32, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Emanuel Price, 40, of New Rochelle, N.Y. -- approached him and Humphrey told the officer her Honda Accord had been stolen, police said. Riddenhour was spotted in the ...



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Wind-Chill Factors Well Below Zero Will Linger In New Rochelle

Westchester residents making their way out of the door Friday morning had to wonder if it could get much colder. Skies will be clear and sunny on Friday, but there won't be much of a warm-up with highs only reaching the mid-teens.



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New Rochelle Continues To Develop A City 'Brand'

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. With New Rochelle set to undergo a radical downtown redevelopment in the coming years, city officials continue to develop its "brand" to attract both future businesses and residents to set up shop locally. After accepting input from hundreds of residents through a survey that was administered by North Star Destination Strategies, the consultants helping officials build the brand have suggested a strategic brand platform , specific to New Rochelle, that emphasizes its history, culture and prime location near Manhattan.



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Cyberbullying Linked to 6-Fold Increase in Depression among Female College Students

PRLog - Feb. 19, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- More than 1 in 4 females have experienced cyberbullying in college, increasing their risk for depression. Female college students who acted as cyberbullies were also more likely to report problem alcohol use, according to a new study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers March 19, 2015.



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Pace's Hackett Reaches 1,000 Points In Win Against Southern Connecticut

... Panthers in the Goldstein Fitness Center at 1:30 p.m. 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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Red Foxes Host Iona For Senior Night On ESPNU

... The Red Foxes are 34-10 all-time vs the Gaels and emerged victorious in their last meeting on the road in New Rochelle, 63-58. A defensive showdown throughout, the Red Foxes got hot towards the end of the second half and pulled out the big road win. ...



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle "Mitzvah Day 2015"

Prepare brown bag lunches for Trinity St. Paul's brown bag lunch program. Donate and sort clothing. Diaper collection and packaging for Westchester County diaper bank. Create toiletry care packages for My Sister's Place.



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White Plains Restaurant Participates In First Ever Oscar Red Carpet Party

... of area sponsors, among them Yonkers Brewing Co., the Alamo Drafthouse, White Plains' Brother Jimmy's BBQ, and New Rochelle's Da Giorgio, and Spadaro. Admission is $45 with proceeds going towards the Westchester Italian Cultural Center children's ...



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New Rochelle's Mirage Diner Torn Down

The Mirage Diner, a New Rochelle landmark for generations of New Rochelle residents and Iona College students was torn down today as part of a plan to develop the area along North Avenue near Iona College. The property occupied by the diner will be replaced by an Iona dormitory with retail space on the first floor.



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Another Account of Gold and Silver Treasure Found in a Pelham Manor Backyard in 1889

... and had a real estate office in lower Broadway, but has since disappeared. The silver has been placed in the New Rochelle bank vaults to await the owners' identification." Source: SILVER IN AN OLD SAFE , Cumberland Daily Times [Cumberland, MD], Apr. ...



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New Rochelle Arts Council Marks 40 Years With Exhibit

The New Rochelle Council on the Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary with a "Happy Birthday to Us!" exhibit and a showcase and artists reception. The exhibit will be on display from Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, March 27. An artists reception will take place on Sunday, March 8, at 5 p.m. after the showcase at 3 p.m. in the library's Ossie Davis Theater.



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College Of New Rochelle's Castle Gallery Presents 'Not Really'

... in ) by David Opdyke. Students admire Colander (2012, C-Print, 39 3/8 in x 29 3/8 in x 2 A1 2 in) by Mac Adams. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. --The Castle Gallery at The College of New Rochelle recently hosted an opening reception for "Not Really: Fictive ...



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Tuckahoe Cultural Center Hosts Inaugural Red Carpet Extravaganza

... of area sponsors, among them Yonkers Brewing Co., the Alamo Drafthouse, White Plains' Brother Jimmy's BBQ, and New Rochelle's Da Giorgio, and Spadaro. Admission is $45 with proceeds going towards the Westchester Italian Cultural Center children's ...



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Angry Patron Out On Bail After Pizza Hut Rampage In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. An angry patron is out on bail after allegedly smashing her Volkswagen into a New Rochelle Pizza Hut after a miscommunication of an order she says she placed online. Deisy Manzo, 31, was arraigned in City Court on Tuesday and released on $1,000 bail after she was arrested Sunday and charged with criminal mischief for allegedly driving her car into a Pizza Hut because the store misplaced her order.



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New Rochelle Woman, Angry Patron, Out On Bail After Pizza Hut Rampage

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. An angry patron is out on bail after allegedly smashing her Volkswagen into a New Rochelle Pizza Hut after a miscommunication of an order she says she placed online. Deisy Manzo, 31, was arraigned in City Court on Tuesday and released on $1,000 bail after she was arrested Sunday and charged with criminal mischief for allegedly driving her car into a Pizza Hut because the store misplaced her order.



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Kathleen Jones Of Norwalk

She was the daughter of Sylvester and Mary Hughes. Born in New York, N.Y., she graduated from Saint Gabriel's High School, New Rochelle, N.Y. She married Millard R. Jones Aug. 12, 1963.



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Iona College Receives New Rochelle Planning Board Approval for New Multi-Use Building

Iona College recently received special permit and site plan approval for a new residence hall/multi-use building on North Avenue in New Rochelle, the school announced Wednesday. The new building will be across the street from the campus' main entrance and "will be styled to reflect a 'modern Iona' with a vibrant streetscape and design complementary to nearby College and community structures."



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New Rochelle Board of Education Seeks to Drag New Rochelle Fire Department into Federal Lawsuit

Lawyers for the City School District of New Rochelle have today filed a request with District Judge Cathy Seibel in United States District Court to bring the New Rochelle Fire Department into an Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuit against the District brought by Jennifer Feltstein, a then-student at New Rochelle High School. Feltstein and a second mobility impaired student were not removed from the high school during a fire incident in 2013.



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle Israel Action Lecture "What Happened in Gaza and What's Next?"

"Civil Rights, Elections in Israel and More" Part 3: Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. co-sponsored with Sisterhood Stephanie Ives is the regional director of the New Israel Fund in the NY/Tri-State area, and she comes to this work with a deep passion for Israel, human rights and the American Jewish community's power to effect change. Stephanie is a former director of education and community engagement at American Jewish World Service, and she previously worked as an attorney, first clerking for Justice Aharon Barak on the Israeli Supreme Court and later specializing in affordable housing finance at the Boston firm of Goulston & Storrs, P.C. She is also a proud alum of Teach for America and Yeshiva University.



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

While there are many culprits, the person who may be most directly responsible for massive theft from the school may well be John Gallagher of Aramark. As I continue to roll out these stories about corruption involving both Buildings & Grounds and the Business Office in New Rochelle schools - and they are going to keep coming for a good long while - it is good to keep in mind that Gallagher was at the nexus of both departments.



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New Rochelle Woman Out On Bail After Pizza Hut Rampage

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. An angry patron is out on bail after allegedly smashing her Volkswagen into a New Rochelle Pizza Hut after a miscommunication of an order she says she placed online. On Tuesday, Deisy Manzo, 31, was arraigned in City Court and released on $1,000 bail after she was arrested Sunday and charged with criminal mischief for allegedly driving her car into a Pizza Hut because the store misplaced her order.



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NY Attorney General: New Rochelle Restauranteur Gipped Workers Out of $100,000

Paul D. Hurley and Portmarnock Restaurant Corp., d/b/a Desmond's Steakhouse & Grill, was convicted of shortchanging 54 employees of a total of about $100,000 in earnings at the restaurant, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced. Hurley admitted to "falsely promising [the workers] that they would be paid in the future to induce them to continue working without wages during the opening nights of the posh eatery," which is located on 7th Avenue in New Rochelle.



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Westchester Medical Center Goes Red For Awareness

... men, because it's not just a man's disease. Westchester Medical Center is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit westchestermedicalcenter.com to learn more.



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New Rochelle Restauranteur Sentenced For Shortchanging Staff $100K

A New Rochelle restaurant owner was convicted Tuesday of underpaying employees at his Manhattan steakhouse, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced. Paul Hurley, 49, admitted he shortchanged 54 workers out of $100,000 at Desmond's Steakhouse, which bills itself as "New York City's Premiere Steakhouse" on its website .



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Wednesday, February 18th, 2015

... Obama popped up over her shoulder with a caption: "No charges." Diesy Manzo, 31, who rammed into a Pizza Hut in New Rochelle, New York, because the pizza she ordered online wasn't ready. When a Pizza Hut employee said they never got her order, she ...



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New Rochelle Man Convicted of Cheating Restaurant Workers out of $100,000

... wages once the restaurant has established itself as a prime New York eatery is reprehensible." Hurley, 49, of New Rochelle and his corporation were sentenced earlier today in Manhattan Supreme Court before the Honorable Charles H. Solomon. He and ...



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Iona College's Economic Impact Totals As Much As $250 Million Annually for New York State

... studies indicate Iona has a significant positive impact on the economic, educational and service environment of New Rochelle and the surrounding region," says Anand Shetty, Ph.D., professor of finance and co-author of the Economic and Service Impact ...



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Blue Angels Basketball Remain Tied for First with 57-48 Win over Berkeley College

In critical HVIAC matchup, The College of New Rochelle posted a big, 57-48, win over Berkeley College tonight at the Wellness Center. The win keeps the Blue Angels tied for the top spot in the conference standings.



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Transit-Oriented Housing May Be Coming To New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Additional affordable housing may be coming to New Rochelle, after the City Council approved a pair of private developments that would bring nearly 100 apartments near the train station. The "Lombardi," a five-story building with ground-floor commercial space would feature 48 apartments at the corner of North Avenue and Park Place.



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New Rochelle Residents Invited To Community Meeting

City Council members Barry Fertel and Shari Rackman will host a community meeting for Districts 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The meeting will feature presentations from the New Rochelle Police Department on "Keeping Your Home Safe," and the Department of Development on "2015 Projects."



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Mirage Diner Set for Demolition on Thursday

The Mirage Diner, a New Rochelle landmark, is scheduled for demolition on Thursday. If all goes as planned, the destruction by grapple will commence Thursday at 5 a.m. The City of New Rochelle will send out a reverse-911 call Wednesday if the demolition will proceed as planned.



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County Fare: Lanesborough celebrates 250 years

... as well as landscape, wildlife, architecture and abstraction images he's created on his own terms. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., in 1937, Steinhacker hoped to be a centerfielder, but at the age of 26, traded in his bat for a camera, beginning his ...



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New Rochelle Library Hosting February Events

There will be a live performance of "Peter and the Wolf and Meet the Woodwinds!" with the Lehman Woodwinds Quintet will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday. There will be a teen's snack food cooking demo with Chef Giovanni will be at 4 p.m. Thursday.



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New Viral Videos Question Constitutionality Of Sobriety Checkpoints

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - You have the right to remain silent, but is it a good idea to insist on asserting that right at a sobriety checkpoint? As CBS2's Lou Young reported, videos of people breezing through sobriety checkpoints without rolling down their windows and instead displaying a version of a defiant Libertarian-inspired flier "I remain silent. No searches, I want my lawyer" have gone viral online.



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New Rochelle Man Sentenced in Death of Friend

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Juan Barragan-Reyes, 22, of 88 Horton Avenue, New Rochelle, New York was sentenced today to one to three years in prison on his October 2014 guilty plea to one count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a class "C" Felony, two counts of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, class "D" Felonies, one count of Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer, a class "D" Felony, two counts of Driving While Intoxicated, class "A" Misdemeanors, one count of Reckless Driving, a class "A" Misdemeanor under the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, one count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, a class "A" Misdemeanor under the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, one count of Speeding, a Violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, one count of Harassment in the Second Degree, a Violation, and one count of Unlawful Possession of ... (more)



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Antoinette 'Dora' Francese, Of Mount Vernon, 95

She is survived by her daughter Linda Burger and Linda's husband Joseph Burger and their four children, Matthew, Brendan, Kellen and Dennis. A celebration of her life will be held at Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham, on Thursday, beginning at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catharine's Church in Pelham, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in New Rochelle.



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Maisano Criticizes Proposed Cap On Outside Income For State Legislators

This article was written by Jim Maisano, vice chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, who represents New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor. I'm all for ethics reform and understand how Sheldon Silver and others abuse power, but the recent proposal in the New York State Senate to cap outside income at $12,000 doesn't make sense.



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New Rochelle Man Sentenced For Role In Fatal Crash

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Juan Barragan-Reyes, who pleaded guilty to a 12-count indictment in October faces up to three years in prison after being sentenced for his role in a fatal accident that took the life of his 19-year-old passenger. Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Barragan-Reyes, 22, of New Rochelle, was sentenced to between one and three years in prison after pleading guilty to felony counts of manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter and unlawfully fleeing from police in the crash that took the life of Shaquan Jackson.



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Three Organizations Select Jah-Leah Ellis Women's Basketball Player of the Week

The College of New Rochelle's Jah-Leah Ellis has been named Women's Basketball Player of the Week by three organizations, it was announced Tuesday. The senior forward has earned Women's Divisions II-III Player of the Week by the Met Basketball Writers Association , and Women's Basketball Player of the Week by the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Association of Division III Independents .



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Woman accused of crashing into Pizza Hut appears in court

Police say a woman became so angry that her order was wrong that she drive into the restaurant. A New Rochelle woman accused of slamming her car into a Pizza Hut over her order was in court this morning.



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Woman accused of crashing into Pizza Hut appears in court

Police say a woman became so angry that her order was wrong that she drive into the restaurant. A New Rochelle woman was in court this morning for allegedly getting so mad about her order at a Pizza Hut that she drove her car right into the restaurant.



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New Rochelle Man Sentenced in Vehicular Manslaughter Case that Killed His Friend

New Rochelle resident Juan Barragan-Reyes, 22, was sentenced to one-to-three years in prison in connection with his guilty plea in a vehicular manslaughter case where Shaquan Jackson, a friend and passenger in Barragan-Reyes' car, died in a crash. The accident occurred in October 2013 following a domestic violence incident in New Rochelle.



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New Device Enables 3D Tissue Engineering with Multicellular Building Blocks

PRLog - Feb. 17, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- In creating engineered tissues intended to repair or regenerate damaged or diseased human tissues, the goal is to build three-dimensional tissue constructs densely packed with living cells. The Bio-P3, an innovative instrument able to pick up, transport, and assemble multi-cellular microtissues to form larger tissue constructs is described in an article in Tissue Engineering, Part C: Methods , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers website until March 20th, 2015.



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

... the district to act. They hired Vigilant Resources International to evaluate all aspects of school security in New Rochelle. What they found is what I had been writing about and talking about for years. Schools in the United States typically have an ...



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Woman accused of crashing into Pizza Hut due in court

Police say a woman became so angry that her order was wrong that she drive into the restaurant. A New Rochelle woman is due in court this morning for allegedly getting so mad about her order at a Pizza Hut that she drove her car right into the restaurant.



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More on the Early History of Organized Firefighting in the Settlement of Pelhamville

... homes to the ground. In the case of one of the fires, winds carried embers from the fire all the way to New Rochelle, shocking both communities and prompting Pelhamville residents to organize "bucket companies" as part of the "Pelhamville Fire ...



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Wrong toppings? Car crashes into Pizza Hut

Wrong toppings? Car crashes into Pizza Hut A woman reportedly upset with the service crashed her car into a Pizza Hut in New Rochelle, N.Y. Check out this story on wtsp.com: http://on.wtsp.com/1EiUVW3 Police arrested a woman Sunday afternoon after she crashed her car into the Pizza Hut in New Rochelle, New York Police arrested a woman Sunday afternoon after she crashed her car into the Pizza Hut in New Rochelle, New York. It's alleged she was upset with service at the fast-food joint.



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Police: Woman angry about order slams car into Pizza Hut

... her car into a Pizza Hut because there was a problem with her online order. Police say Deisy Manzo, 31, of New Rochelle, backed into the Pizza Hut on Hugunot Street in New Rochelle Sunday. She then allegedly took off in her car, but a photo was ...



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New Rochelle School Board Continues Budget Meetings

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle City School District continued its ongoing budget meetings on Thursday and released a reminder of future meetings scheduled for next month. The next budget meetings are set for Tuesday, March 10, Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 26, all starting at 7 p.m. in the New Rochelle High School library.



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Barbara Merry, 59, Of Stamford

She was born on April 14, 1955, to Frank and Mary Tierney Merry and was a lifelong resident of Stamford. She graduated from St. Mary's Parochial School, Sacred Heart Academy in 1972, College of New Rochelle in 1976 and received her master's degree in educational technology/media specialist from Fairfield University in 1985.



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Cops: Woman slams car into Pizza Hut

... order at a local Pizza Hut that she drove her car right into the restaurant. Police say the Daisy Manzo, 31, of New Rochelle, backed into the Pizza Hut on Heguenot Street in New Rochelle yesterday. She then took off in her car, but police caught ...



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Customer Crashes Car Into Pizza Hut In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE Charges are pending for a woman who crashed her car into the front door of a Pizza Hut on Sunday afternoon, according to multiple reports.



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New Rochelle's Ray Rice Apologizes; Career In Limbo

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. New Rochelle native and former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice issued a statement to The Baltimore Sun on Friday apologizing to the city and thanking the Ravens for his time with the team. According to the report, Rice, 28, is eligible to sign with any team in the NFL after he was reinstated by the league in November.



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Friends of Westchester County Parks Announces Honorees for Annual Best Friends Awards Reception

Friends of Westchester County Parks announced today the honorees for the annual Best Friends Awards Reception to be held on Wednesday, 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 will include Westchester Medical Center, Business Council of Westchester's Rising Stars Alumni, Robert DelTorto and REI.



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Monica S. Kiernan

... of Harold J. and Mildred McDowell Smith. She was a graduate of Gloversville High School and The College of New Rochelle. In 1947, Monie married the love of her life, Nelson Monroe Kiernan. Together they shared 56 years. They raised and educated five ...



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Warming Shelter Availabilities in County, Open Arms Shelter (for Men) ...

... (914) 736-2636 Accessible by Bee-Line bus route # 14,15,16,17 Oasis Shelter (Co-ed facility) 19 Washington Ave. New Rochelle (914) 633-0101 Accessible by Bee-Line bus route # 7,42,45,60,66 White Plains and Surrounding Area Samaritan House Shelter ...



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Woman Slams Car Into a Pizza Hut After Employee Allegedly Lost Her Order

According to the Lower Hudson News , a woman backed her Volkswagen Jetta into a Pizza Hut in New Rochelle, NY after the chain reportedly lost her order. that witnesses "gave reporters different explanations for what had set the customer off."



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Cops: Woman slams car into Pizza Hut

... e drove her car right into the restaurant. Police say the woman backed into the Pizza Hut on Heguenot Street in New Rochelle yesterday. She then took off in her car, but police caught her.



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Woman Unhappy with Service, Back Car into Front Doors of New Rochelle Pizza Hut

A woman reportedly upset with the service at the Pizza Hut restaurant located along Echo Avenue backed her Volkswagen Jetta into the front doors before driving off. The windows were cracked and the doors knocked off their hinges.



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Copenhagen attacks: Why an eight-year-old cartoon continues to inflame

... the cartoonists it's nothing but dangerous." Heidi Brooks a professor of Religious studies at Iona College in New Rochelle , New York says in a phone interview, "This is not just Islamic in nature. It's regional. It harkens back to Bedouin tribal ...



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St. Joe's-Brooklyn Clips Swimming in Season Finale

In their final meet of the season, The College of New Rochelle Blue Angels dropped a 42-30 decision to St. Joseph's College-Brooklyn Monday night. Angela Avalos was one of two individual event winners for CNR, taking home first place points in the 100 Back with a time of 1:53.27.



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Ray Rice Says Farewell to Baltimore

New Rochelle's Ray Rice has posted on a Facebook what amounts to a farewell letter to his supporters in Baltimore . The last seven years that my family and I have spent in Baltimore have by far been the best of our lives.



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Friends Of Westchester Parks Announces Honorees For Best Friends Awards

Friends of Westchester County Parks announced the honorees for the annual Best Friends Awards Reception to be held on Wednesday, April 8, at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle at 5:30 p.m. With the theme "Celebrate a Year of Growth with Friends," this year's honorees will include Westchester Medical Center, Business Council of Westchester's Rising Stars Alumni, Robert DelTorto and REI. "We are excited to highlight these very special honorees during our annual Best Friends Awards reception this year," said Joanne Fernandez, chairperson, Friends of Westchester County Parks.



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Don McLean's original manuscript for 'American Pie' to be sold at Christie's New York

... interest in music that would come to inform his early years as a singer-songwriter. During his youth in New Rochelle, New York, McLean excelled at singing and guitar, and performed regularly for family and friends. 'By the time I was twelve years ...



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

Over the past year, Vigilant Resources International, a major private investigations firm out of New York City, worked for the City School District of New Rochelle to investigate allegations of corruption in the New Rochelle school system. They were hired by then-Interim Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Korostoff who retired at the end of last year.



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Record Number of Blue Angels Named To HVIAC Fall All-Academic Team

The Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2014 Fall All-Academic Team recently, and nine student-athletes from The College of New Rochelle were named HVIAC All-Academic. The nine student-athletes honored represent the most for CNR for the Fall Season and equals Winter/Spring 2011 for the most recognition.



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Wow House: Beechmont Lake Views in New Rochelle

This 2,934-square-foot home is located on Pinebrook Road in New Rochelle. It boasts six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, and it was built in 1920.



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Temple Israel of New Rochelle Food for Thought "Positively Israel:...

Geri Shatz is the former chair of the Sapphire Society as well as a former president of Jewish National Fund's Bucks County region. The daughter of Holocaust escapees who each fled Vienna as a teenager and made a new life in the United States, commitment to democracy and the mitzvot of tzedakah and tikkum olam continues to form the ethos of her home.



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New Rochelle Chamber Moves Event To March 18

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce has moved its Meet the Chamber event, originally scheduled for Thursday, to Wednesday, March 18. The event will still take place at the New Rochelle Public Library Exhibitioners Hall, 1 Library Plaza, from 5-8 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce's executive director, Bob Marrone, and other board members will be available to the public, along with the board of directors.



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A.J. English helps propel Iona past Manhattan, 70-67

... to seeing Manhattan again. Now Jaspers coach Steve Masiello sounded like he's looking forward to their game in New Rochelle on Feb. 27. "We have a lot of room for improvement," he said. "I have a feeling we'll run into them again."



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Ray Rice: 'There is No Excuse for Domestic Violence'

Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice said that "there is no excuse for domestic violence" in a letter to the city of Baltimore he posted Friday on his Facebook page . While Rice prefaced the letter by stating that it was "not a farewell or goodbye," The Baltimore Sun speculated that he will be returning to his hometown of New Rochelle, N.Y. The Baltimore Ravens confirmed that Rice, who lived in Reisterstown, wrote the letter Friday morning before he moved back to New York.



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New Rochelle Police Dashcam Video Shows Police Side of "Snowball Fight Video"

... and records video. It appears that she is recording for more time than the two clips she posted suggesting that New Rochelle Police might want to obtain a copy of all video she recorded as her vantage point might include the interaction between ...



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Senior Associate in Audio/ Video and Performance Audio | Acoustic Distinctions

... the highest quality design and consulting services. Acoustic Distinctions has an immediate opening in our New Rochelle, NY, office for an experienced consultant capable of becoming a leader in Audio/Video and Performance Audio design at an ...



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Patterson's Erica Cuscina Named HVIAC All-Academic for The College of New Rochelle

The Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2014 Fall All-Academic Team recently, and Erica Cuscina was among The nine student-athletes honored represent the most for CNR for the Fall Season and equals Winter/Spring 2011 for the most recognition. In addition to her success in the classroom, Cuscina helped lead the Blue Angels Volleyball Team to the HVIAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships, set school record with a 25-8 overall record, and qualify for the ECAC DIII Championships for the first time.



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Joseph Brocia Jr., Of Yonkers, 96

... wine industry, as vice president of sales. An avid yachtsman, he was a member of Huguenot Yacht Club in New Rochelle since 1946, serving as commodore and club historian. He also served as commodore of the Eastern Cruiser Association. Family will ...



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Just Listed: 8 Mill Pond Lane New Rochelle, Ny 10805

A 4-bedroom single family home at 8 Mill Pond Lane in New Rochelle is listed at $1,295,000. Better Homes & Gardens, Rand Realty is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice.



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A New York Pastor's Attempt to Mend a Broken Church

... Beckford Sr. has pastored churches in Jamaica, St. Vincent and the United States. He is currently a pastor in New Rochelle, New York where he teaches discipleship and the art of preaching sermons. He and his wife, married for 36 years, have three ...



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Sylvia Berking, Formerly Of Larchmont, 85

... in Larchmont. In later years, she worked in education at the Resurrection Montessori School and the College of New Rochelle. Berking is preceded in death by her parents Mary B. and John S. Sinclair, as well as her sister Mary "Polly" Krakora and her ...



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Westchester Medical Center Offers Red Fashion Tips For National Heart Month

... e purchased by visiting the event website . Westchester Medical Center is proud to support community news & The New Rochelle Daily Voice. Visit westchestermedicalcenter.com to learn more.



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New Rochelle Student Earns Accolades For Work With Military Families

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. An Alfred Leonard Middle School student has been named as a state medalist by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals for his volunteer work to benefit veterans and their families. Seventh-grader Jake Gallin , who has raised more than $12,000 for the USO through his "Stars for Cars" initiative, was selected as one of just two finalists one high school and one middle school student in the state as one of the top youth volunteers in the country.



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New Rochelle Police Use Surveillance Footage To Nab Suspects

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. By utilizing a series of nearly 50 surveillance cameras that have been strategically placed throughout the city over the past year, officials with the New Rochelle Police Department are reporting that they are cutting down on crime courtesy of Big Brother. New Rochelle police officers have been utilizing the cameras, which have been placed in 37 carefully researched locations, since December of 2013.



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Pet Rescue To Honor Broadway's Bill Berloni At New Rochelle Gala

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Pet Rescue, a non-profit animal rescue organization, will honor Broadway talent and animal trainer Bill Berloni during its "Applause for Paws" gala on Friday, Feb. 27. The event will be held at The Fountainhead in New Rochelle from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Berloni has trained several animals, some of them rescued, for Broadway shows, television episodes and movies including "Legally Blonde" and "Annie." He is a 2011 Tony Honoree for Excellence in Theatre and a winner of the 2014 Outer Critics Circle Award for special achievement.



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Government, Concerts, Books On New Rochelle Library's Calendar

The New Rochelle Public Library will be holding several events through February and March for interested residents of the community. City Manager Charles "Chuck" Strome will be speaking at the League of Women Voters' "Coffee and Conversation" event on Feb. 27. The free program, which is open to all, will include a brief presentation by Strome, followed by a question and answer session.



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New Rochelle School Board Demands That Cuomo Release State Aid Figures

Members of the New Rochelle Board of Education are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to release a 2015-16 state aid proposal and $1 billion in school aid increase that he cited in his recent "State of the State" address. Last week, the board approved a resolution that calls on Cuomo "to amend his Executive Budget proposal to include a state aid proposal that allocates and distributes to school districts the approximate $1.1 billion school aid increase."



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The PACT Institute Teaches Westchester Therapists How Nonverbal Cues...

... and attachment theory. Westchester's PACT Level I training session at the Radisson Hotel at 1 Radisson Plaza in New Rochelle will take relationship experts through the PACT's guiding principles, stances and approaches with tools, exercises and ...



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Speed May Have Been Factor in Crash That Killed CBS's Simon

... crash, the official said. The driver of the 2009 black Mercedes-Benz C30, identified as Zachary Miller, 23, of New Rochelle, N.Y., wasn't injured. Mr. Fedahi was in fair condition at Bellevue Hospital and couldn't be reached for comment. He works ...



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Speed May Have Been a Factor in Crash That Killed CBS Veteran Bob Simon

... official said. The driver of the 2009 black Mercedes-Benz C30, identified as Zachary Miller, 23 years old of New Rochelle, N.Y., wasn't injured. The official said Mr. Fedahi has a valid "E-class" taxi driver's license, with two previous traffic ...



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Black Recruit to New Rochelle Police Department "Unexpectedly...

An African-American recruit to the New Rochelle Police Department, already assigned to the Westchester County Police Academy resigned on Tuesday. City officials would not provide a reason but sources inside the department told Talk of the Sound that Mazi A. H. Sigmond flunked a background check which turned up involvement with drug dealing and at least two prior arrests by the New Rochelle Police Department.



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New Rochelle Middle School Girls Defeat White Plains to Close Out Perfect Season

The Girls Basketball team at Albert Leonard Middle School completed a perfect 11-0 season today by defeating White Plains 48-42 at the ALMS gymnasium in New Rochelle, NY.



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Mount Vernon Student Says Cut In Legal Drinking Age Doesn't Matter

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. With some of the top talking heads in the country debating the merits and dangers of potentially lowering the legal drinking age, college students in lower Westchester have a predictable opinion: lower it. In a recent package in The New York Times , a group of authors, educators and intellectuals took to the pages to debate whether or not lawmakers should consider lowering the legal drinking age to 18 or 19, and what possible effects that could have.



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Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy High School to Close

... properties were investigated and eliminated as possible sites." One site that was strongly considered was in New Rochelle, but retrofitting that property would prove cost prohibitive, officials determined. After a year of extensive efforts to find a ...



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Speed may have been a factor in crash that killed CBS veteran Bob Simon

... official said. The driver of the 2009 black Mercedes-Benz C30, identified as Zachary Miller, 23 years old of New Rochelle, N.Y., wasn't injured. The official said Fedahi has a valid "E-class" taxi driver's license, with two previous traffic ...



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New Rochelle Hotel Hosts Couples Training For Therapists

... ionals in Westchester County. The training session will take place at the Radisson Hotel at 1 Radisson Plaza in New Rochelle.



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Larchmont Resident Robin Gensburg, MS, to Speak on 'Loss and Transition' in New Rochelle

Local resident Robin Gensburg, MS, Certified Life Coach, Advocacy Leader and Grief Recovery Specialist, will host a free and informative workshop on Loss & Transitions at Swirl Coffee & Tea Room in New Rochelle. The workshop, which will be held Tuesday, March 3 from 10 to 11:30 am, 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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John I. Bosco, 81, Of Somers

SOMERS, N.Y. John I. Bosco of Somers, local attorney, active Knights of Columbus member and very active parishioner of St. Joseph's Church, died Sunday, Feb. 8. He was 81. He worked as an attorney in New Rochelle before retiring in 1994. He was a member of the American Bar Association of New York.



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New Rochelle Mayor Bramson Shares Thoughts On Volunteering

New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson shares the role that volunteers play within the community and commends Volunteer New York! for its efforts to inspire and connect the community. Volunteers play a vital role in almost every aspect of our community touching countless lives, supporting hundreds of not-for-profits, and forging stronger bonds between neighbors.



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Harrison Company to be Inducted into Westchester Business Council's Business Hall of Fame

... honored at the 2015 Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 21 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle . The winners in their respective categories are: Corporate Citizenship: New York Medical College in Valhalla. Dr. Robert ...



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Speed May Have Been a Factor in Crash That Killed CBS Veteran Bob Simon

... The driver of the 2009 black Mercedes-Benz C30, identified by the official as Zachary Miller, 23 years old of New Rochelle, N.Y., wasn't injured. New York Police Department highway investigators were working to reconstruct the crash and determine if ...



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New Rochelle to Add Red Light Cameras at 8 Intersections

New Rochelle will add red light cameras this spring at eight as-yet-undetermined intersections around the city to catch drivers who run red lights, officials announced this week. The city will contract with Hanover, MD-based Brekford Corp. to install the cameras, and once they are in place, New Rochelle will join Mount Vernon and Yonkers in operating such a system in Westchester.



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Open Letter to NRPD: Stonewalling on "Snow Ball Fight" Freedom of Information Request

... weapon on a kneeling black youth was reported worldwide and in a way not flattering to the NRPD or the City of New Rochelle. That occurred largely because of my reporting the incident on Talk of the Sound and sending that article to my contacts at ...



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Pelham's MacQuesten Development Earns Hall Of Fame Award From BCW

... be honored at the 2015 Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner Tuesday, April 21 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The winners in their respective categories are: Corporate Citizenship: New York Medical College in Valhalla. Dr. Robert ...



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Iona MBB Wins Sixth Straight At Fairfield, 72-57

... the Stags trailing by double figures. Nelson torched the Gaels in their last meeting for five three-pointers in New Rochelle. After a successful three-game, five-day stint, Iona will have two days off befor a highly anticipated matchup at Manhattan ...



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Last Second Layup Gives CNR Basketball Dramatic Senior Night Win

Chelsea Thomas converted a layup with two second left to propel The College of New Rochelle to a 68-67 HVIAC victory over Yeshiva University Tuesday night at the Wellness Center. Blue Angel seniors Jah-Leah Ellis and Alyssa Pechin were honored prior to the game.



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

One of the many attempts to prevent Talk of the Sound from exposing corruption in the New Rochelle school system was a civil lawsuit filed against me by two district employees. I want to share with readers some of the sworn testimony from the depositions in that lawsuit which are revealing about the nature of the New Rochelle School District but are also perversely comical in their own way.



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New Rochelle Hockey Team Hangs On To Beat White Plains

New Rochelle High School's varsity hockey team held on for a 4-3 win in a hotly contest game against White Plains Wednesday at the Ebersole Ice Rink. White Plains had evened the score at 3-3 with 1:33 left in the second period, but New Ro's Kenny McLean scored what turned out to be the game-winner one minute later.



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12 Named to MAAC Swimming and Diving All-Academic Team

... men were honored for the Red Foxes. Senior captains Kimberly Tobias (San Jose, Calif.) and Lindsey Squillante (New Rochelle, N.Y.) were selected for the third straight year. To be eligible for the MAAC All-Academic Team, a student athlete must ...



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The College of New Rochelle: Jah-Leah Ellis Named AD3I Student-Athlete of the Month for January

The Association of Division III Independents has named The College of New Rochelle women's basketball forward Jah-Leah Ellis its Student-Athlete of the Month for the month of January. Ellis averaged a team-leading 19.2 points, 13.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.4 steals per game in leading The College of New Rochelle to a 3-2 January.



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New Rochelle police may face lawsuit over gun incident

... in America said during his weekly show. A lawyer for the family refused to identify the mother or the New Rochelle high schooler who was part of a group whose aggressive detainment was caught on tape and sparked social-media ire, intensifying ...



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William G. Grab

William G. Grab, 90, formerly of Brookside Circle, passed away on February 11, 2015, at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility. Mr. Grab was born November 13, 1924, in New Rochelle, NY, the son of William L. and Nellie McHale Grab.



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Norman Rockwell's Birthday Celebrated in New Rochelle

Norman Rockwell's 121st birthday was celebrated with a cake, balloons and a personal journey through the artist's works on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in New Rochelle, where Rockwell was a resident. Rockwell died at the age of 84, but his works still live on.



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Family Escapes House Fire in New Rochelle

... could have been a lot worse," said Deputy FIre Chief Robert Benz. "There were no smoke detectors in the home". New Rochelle firefighters arrived on the scene at 3:55 am to find flames from the first floor and smoke coming out of the windows. RT ...



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Guidance Center Offers New Rochelle Students Enrichment

The Creative Learning Center, a program of The Guidance Center of Westchester, now offers after-school enrichment and tutoring for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The Creative Learning Center is at 32 Le Count Place, behind New Roc and near the Trump Building.



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Feb. 11: Old rears, new anchors and hard times

... money with the one they were using. News flash: Dolan's business is making money. Big money. Keith Remland New Rochelle, N.Y.: I have a different slant on this Jim Dolan email exchange with a Knicks fan. I am not condoning the owner's response, ...



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15th Annual New Rochelle House Tour Tickets On Sale to Benefit...

The 15th Annual New Rochelle House Tour benefiting Pediatric Emergency Services at Montefiore New Rochelle will be held on Sunday, May 31st. Guests attending the House Tour have the opportunity to visit a selection of five showcase homes in New Rochelle while enjoying boxed lunches and a raffle of wonderful prizes from local businesses.



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Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to New Rochelle High School

On Wednesday, February 11th, the he City School District of New Rochelle will release tickets for "IWARI! A Journey from Africa to Hip Hop" presented by the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Admission is free and open to all students.



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The College of New Rochelle WBB Downs Yeshiva, 68-67

Chelsea Thomas converted a layup with two second left to propel The College of New Rochelle to a 68-67 HVIAC victory over Yeshiva University Tuesday night at the Wellness Center. Blue Angel seniors Jah-Leah Ellis and Alyssa Pechin were honored prior to the game.



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Montefiore New Rochelle De-Designated as Area Trauma Center by New York State Department of Health

The New York State Department of Health has de-designated Montefiore New Rochelle as an Area Trauma Center effective immediately. The hospital was notified in a letter obtained by Talk of the Sound.



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Lower-Cost Metal 3D Printing Solution Available

PRLog - Feb. 10, 2015 - NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- 3D printing of plastic parts to prototype or manufacture goods is becoming commonplace in industry, but there is an urgent need for lower-cost 3D printing technology to produce metal parts. New substrate release solutions that offer easy, less expensive alternatives to aluminum parts removal during gas metal arc weld 3D printing are described in an article in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers website until March 10, 2015.



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A Solar Powered Private Island in NYC

In 1940, Little Pea Island located off the coast of New Rochelle, New York and just north of Pelham Bay Park became Columbia Island of a poured concrete base, home to a CBS TV tower that broadcasted from 1941 through 1963. Since then the Island has changed hands quite a few times, but the latest phase of Columbia Island is just as unique as its first.



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HDT Editorial Team Welcomes David Cullen

... of Business Publication Editors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism from Iona College, New Rochelle, NY. A native of Connecticut, Cullen will be based in Fairfield, Connecticut, starting February 10. He joins an award-winning ...



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Recologie Celebrates Grand Opening In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Recologie, New Rochelle's one-stop sustainable lifestyle shop, celebrated its grand opening in the city with an extravagant ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce. City officials joined local business leaders, chamber members and eager shoppers at Recologie's vegetarian and vegan "vistro" last week to welcome the eco-friendly business into the community.



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Incentives attract two businesses

... businesses that are expected to bring 160 new jobs to the city. Benchmark Education Co. plans to relocate from New Rochelle, N.Y., to 6295 Commerce Center Drive and Craft Wholesalers will relocate from Reynoldsburg to 4524 Homer Ohio Lane. City ...



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Larchmont, Mamaroneck Offer Red Hot Gifts For Valentine's Day

... you feel. Love it: 914-834-0019 or http://ift.tt/1A8HmLc . Still undecided? Head to Alvin & Friends in New Rochelle on Feb. 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for a "Sweethearts Shopping Evening." Complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and a specially ...



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

The extent of the corruption in the City School District of New Rochelle is so vast that there is no obvious way into the morass. It is like a fibrous network with interconnected parts and nodes that mesh and overlap within the District among various people, groups of people, and tentacles that extend outside of the District into the City government, into the State government, into the private sector and the non-profit world.



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New Rochelle HS Principal Recommends Teacher For Tenure

New Rochelle Principal Reggie Richardson shared his tenure recommendation to the Board of Education for Marianna Trombetta at a recent meeting. Trombetta began her work in the district at Jefferson Elementary School, serving as Children's Lanuage Academy Italian teacher.



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Wicker Paradise Brings its Line of Indoor and Outdoor Wicker Pieces to Amazon

... price, so act fast before these quality wicker furnishings are gone. With a 3,000 square foot showroom in New Rochelle, New York, Wicker Paradise has offered elegant rattan, wicker and seagrass furniture since 1982. For three generations, the ...



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Robert Cox and Jared Rice Discuss the Viral "Snow Ball FIght" Video on BlackWestchester.com Radio

On Sunday February 8th, I was a guest on the "People Before Politics Radio" presented by BlackWestchester.com along with New Rochelle Council Member Jared Rice. The show hosts are Damon K. Jones, AJ Woodson, Cynthia Turnquest-Jones.



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Swimming Places Second at HVIAC Invitational Championships

The College of New Rochelle hosted the HVIAC Invitational Championship on Saturday at the Wellness Center Pool, and rookie Zuri Mena had an outstanding meet, winning two individual events while also taking part in a winning relay. Mena dominated the distance events, touching first in both the 1000 Free and the 500 Free.



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College Of New Rochelle Delays Talk By Wall St. Exec

The College of New Rochelle has announced that its event with Wall Street powerhouse and author Carla A. Harris has been rescheduled to Thursday at 6:30 p.m. because of the inclement weather. Harris will discuss her new book, "Strategize to Win: The New Way to Start Out, Step Up, or Start Over in Your Career," at The College of New Rochelle, Maura Hall, 29 Castle Place.



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Girls Basketball: North Feature Athlete - Sam Breen, Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic

... is a member of the school's World Language Club. Sam already has been offered a scholarship to Iona College, a New Rochelle, N.Y. college that competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. She also has received inquires from Niagara ...



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Iona MBB Cruises To 89-67 Win Over Marist At Home

The Iona College men's basketball team never trailed and pulled away in the second half in an 89-67 win over Marist in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play at the Hynes Center. Freshman Schadrac Casimir exploded for 33 points with the help of nine three-point field goals and junior David Laury and sophomore Ryden Hines each posted double-doubles to lead the Gaels to their fifth straight victory while keeping an unblemished 11-0 mark in New Rochelle.



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Talk of the Sound Publisher Robert Cox on Huff Post Live TV with Marc ...

... Viral Marc wanted to know how I came to publish the video, my efforts to get further information from the New Rochelle Police Department and why they ignored repeated requests for context from the journalist (me) who broke the story? The video ...



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New Rochelle School Board Seeks Input For 5-Year Plan

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. The Board of Education has extended the deadline for the community to offer input into the Strategic Roadmap district officials are putting together to shape the future of schools in the city. Dating to last year, the board has been engaging in "meaningful public conversations" as it continues developing a five-year plan, through 2020, that will center on promoting intellectual development, safe and respectful school grounds, a talented faculty, connecting with the community and exercising fiscal responsibility in trying economic times.



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New Rochelle Students Enjoy 'STREAMing Into Learning'

... chers and parents with Columbus Principal Sonia Nunez, Isaac E. Young Middle School Principal Anthony Bongo and New Rochelle Superintendent of Schools Brian Osborne.



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Joan M. Humphrys Smith, 83

... the JML Care Center of Falmouth, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late A. Gordon Smith. Born in New Rochelle, NY, she was the daughter of the late Myron and Alberta Hoffer. Joan was a graduate of Lawrence High School; she worked as ...



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Temperature Is Big Variable For Latest Storm Headed To New Rochelle

With yet another winter storm yet again poised to derail the start of another week, school officials are working through Sunday to make a difficult call come Monday morning. "It's a tough one because a lot hinges on temperature," Joseph Ricca, Superintendent of Elmsford Union Free School District, said Sunday.



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New Rochelle Board of Education: Criminal Enterprise Masquerading as...

... an opportunity to take the bull by the horns and address the systemic corruption that has been endemic to the New Rochelle school district for decades, I am not waiting any longer. Over the coming weeks I am gong to share with readers much of what ...



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Westchester County Commends Unlicensed Store Owner for Not Selling Illegal Tobacco to a Minor

... to sell tobacco products as the owner, Abbas AlSaidi admitted when he was arrested several months later by the New Rochelle Police Department. When police entered the store on December 18, 2013, they found "numerous boxes of cigars, cigar wraps, and ...



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New Rochelle RadioShack Spared Closing in Bankruptcy Filing -- For Now

The New Rochelle location on Palmer Avenue is not among them, based on a review of documents by Talk of the Sound.



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TOTS Report's Notebook: February 7, 2015

A number of readers have asked about a rumor that the City School District of New Rochelle is considering a plan to start the school year earlier and add more holidays during the school year. The basis for this rumor is an online survey recently sent to teachers and other district employees by FUSE, the New Rochelle school union.



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Jimmy Bonanno Bounced as Manager of New Rochelle Schools Grounds Crew

Jimmy Bonanno has been replaced as the head of the Grounds Maintenance Department within the City School District of New Rochelle. The move comes almost two months after Bonanno, along with district plumber Anthony Raffa were both suspended, after Talk of the Sound reported the pair were found hiding out behind Ward school in Bonanno's truck.



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New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Livid After Teachers Revolt Over...

New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne was deeply angered Tuesday after receiving complaints from school teachers about his decision to open schools on time when every other district in Lower Westchester was on a "delayed opening", according to sources at City Hall. Osborne was already under fire from parents and board members who questioned his decision-making when he received a letter from FUSE President Marty Daly.



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College Of New Rochelle's Lunafest Film Festival Highlights Women

The College of New Rochelle presents its Lunafest Film Festival featuring short films created, made for and about women on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. Lunafest film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to dramas, and cover topics such as women's health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.



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New Rochelle Schools Employee Arrested Twice in One Day

In November, Talk of the Sound reported on the double-arrest of James Riley , 26, a New Rochelle Public Works hourly employee. Talk of the Sound has since confirmed that James Riley is also employed by the City School District of New Rochelle as an hourly employee.



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Village Natural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for Monday

The Village Natural health store will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the store at the Quaker Ridge Shopping Center in the Wykagyl section of New Rochelle on Monday February 9th at 1:00 p.m. Village Natural is a health store that sells discounted vitamins. The store has a juice bar and deli.



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Strong Second Half From U.S. Merchant Marine Overwhelms CNR Basketball, 68-35

In their first game in over a week, and just their second in over two weeks due to weather and injuries, The College of New Rochelle kept pace with the US Merchant Marine Academy over the first 20 minutes, but ran out of gas in the second half, dropping a non-conference game to the Mariners at Liebertz Gym. Caitlin Harrison paced the Blue Angels with 12 points and 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season.



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Iona MBB Tops Siena To Remain Unbeaten At Home, 87-83

Senior David Laury scored 27 points, freshman Schadrac Casimir posted 22, and junior Kelvin Amayo added 17 to lead the Iona College men's basketball team to an 87-83 victory over Siena in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Hynes Center. Playing without two of its top three scorers, the Gaels held on to maintain a two-game lead in the loss column in the MAAC standing and improved to a perfect 10-0 this season in New Rochelle.



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Get The Led Out; Everybody stressed; Rocket club launching; BEN Column, Feb. 7, first update

... out until Jan. 24, 1964, when there was an opening at the Defense Information School on Governor's Island off New Rochelle, N.Y. "On a brighter note, the Bridgeton Area Rocket Club (BARC) is having its first club launch this Saturday, beginning at ...



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Four College of New Rochelle Students Receive Service Awards

The College of New Rochelle honored four students with the Ursuline Student Service Recognition Awards late last month during the school's annual Feast Day of Saint Angela Merici. Vivian Rosario, Jessica Jawahar, Tazmin Uddin and Meghan King were given the award for their contributions to both the college and local communities.



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BUTCH COMEGYS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Artist, musician, and co-founder of the band Marilyn Manson, Scott Mitchell Putesky of New Rochelle, New York, above, poses by one of his favorite works, titled "Big Upset," done in marker and colored pencil, during First Friday festivities held at the AFA Gallery in downtown Scranton. It was perfect weather to stay indoors and view paintings at Art Works Gallery, right, during a cold February night.



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New Rochelle's Roc N' Ramen Featured on WABC-TV's Neighborhood Eats

Lauren Glassberg of WABC-TV Eyewitness News' Neighborhood Eats shares the secrets of Caribbean infused Ramen noodles in a review of Roc N' Ramen, a 5-month old restaurant at 19 Anderson Street in downtown New Rochelle. Wayne Carrington is the owner of Roc N' Ramen, which is conveniently located across from New Roc City - a great place to grab a bite to eat before or after a movie.



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Students from Beijing Visit New Rochelle High School

More than 50 students from Beijing visited New Rochelle High School today and yesterday to participate in an international exchange with the 110 New Rochelle students who take Mandarin. All of the students practiced their foreign language skills and engaged in meaningful activities to extend their knowledge and appreciation of both the U.S. and China.



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New Rochelle's Webster School Hosts Black History Event

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Daniel Webster Elementary School in New Rochelle is celebrating Black History Month today with an evening of poetry and performances beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the school, located at 95 Glenmore Drive. Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Laura Bowmon of the Poets Corner and poet John Robertson will serve as special guest speakers.



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Desi Washington suspended from St. Peter's game Saturday

St. Peter's University announced Friday that the school has suspended senior shooting guard Desi Washington from Saturday's game against Fairfield University. Washington was involved in an after-game scrum against Iona College last Saturday in New Rochelle, New York, where the Peacocks lost a close game in overtime.



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Columbus Elementary School Students are STREAMing into Learning

... mathematics to expand learning opportunities for all students, K-5. RT @lohudinsider : FINAL: Mount Vernon 77, New Rochelle 53. Marco Morency 25 pts, 5 rebs, 4 ast, 5 stl. Marlon Taylor 13 pts, 8 rebs, 5 bloca "Be concerned with are thosea elected ...



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Must Hear Radio: Cox v. Rice on the People Before Politics Radio Show Sunday Night

Talk of the Sound Managing Editor Robert Cox and New Rochelle Councilman Jared Rice will appear together this Sunday on People Before Politics Radio hosted by Damon K. Jones, AJ Woodson and Cynthia Turnquest-Jones. Cox and Rice will discuss the video that went viral after it was published by Talk Of The Sound on Super Bowl weekend.



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Alleged painkiller scheme tied to Palmer Township standoff

... those doctors, authorities say, was Dr. Sheldon Weinstein, of Old Bridge, New Jersey, and Dr. Mordechai Bar, of New Rochelle, New York. Regina Viscomi allegedly filled 24 prescriptions between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 10, 2014, by three different ...



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New Rochelle Mayor Reflects On Metro-North Crash

It is hard to fathom the sense of sudden grief that the families of the victims in the Valhalla train crash must now feel. Reading about the lives lost is a sad and moving experience.



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James J. Lallas, 77, Lifelong Resident Of New Rochelle

He was born Oct 13, 1937, in New Rochelle and is survived by children Michael Lallas, Linda Marie Lallas and James Kevin Lallas; grandchildren Alycia, Melissa and Chelsea; sisters Mary Ann Napoli and Catherine Setford; and longtime companion Rosemarie Gresia. An Exxon Mobil bookkeeper for over 30 years, he served in the Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 8 and the Hugh Doyle Senior Center.



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HHS Wrestling Team Wins League and Takes Fifth in Inaugural County Championships

... creating this new championship. In dramatic fashion, senior Frankie Barchella took down a tough opponent from New Rochelle to win the title in the 120 pound class and earn outstanding senior wrestler honors. Sophomore Jay Martins captured the 106 lb ...



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New Rochelle Mayor Remarks at NRPD Promotion Ceremony Irks Some

New Rochelle Police Department held a Promotion Ceremony last Deceber at New Rochelle City Hall. Before the ceremony began, New Rochelle Police Captain Robert Gazzola invited New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson to say a few words.



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Bristol Riverside Theatre to Present RAGTIME, 3/17-4/12

... musician; upper-class suburbanites, represented by Mother, the matriarch of a white upper-class family in New Rochelle, New York; and Eastern European immigrants, represented by Tateh, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia. Historical figures including ...



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Monsignor Farrell eyes 10th straight CHSAA City Championship wrestling crown Saturday

The Monsignor Farrell wrestling team will be looking to stretch their streak to 10 straight CHSAA City Championships when the event unfurls Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at Iona Prep HS in New Rochelle. Matt Seitz , Karl Wiesner , Ben Paccione , Pete D'Agostino and Mike Newman are hoping to repeat as individual title holders.



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