Eastchester Boy Scouts Get Hands-On With FBI Bomb Removing Robot

Boy Scouts in Eastchester recently got a firsthand look at how the Federal Bureau of Investigation deals with bomb scares using robots during a live demonstration at their latest pack meeting. Members of the FBI brought a Bomb Robot to the Tuckahoe Boy Scout Pack 7 meeting at the William E. Cottle Elementary School, where they conducted a demonstration using a simulated explosive device.

Eastchester Auto Dealer Takes Part In New York Cares Coat Drive

An Eastchester car dealership recently contributed to a charitable effort that's bringing aid to thousands of New Yorkers in need. According to a statement from the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association , Eastchester Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership Director Alan Katz provided more than 100 coats to the New York Cares Annual Coat Drive, which collected more than 12,500 coats from car dealerships across the region.

Tuckahoe Board Of Education Puts Private Property Purchase To Public Vote

In an effort to increase classroom space in the district as enrollment swells, the Tuckahoe Board of Education has announced a proposal to purchase a property near William E. Cottle Elementary School that will soon be put to a special public vote. Following a series of meetings and discussions, last month, the Board of Education unanimously approved a special public vote - on Tuesday, March 14 - which will decide whether the district should purchase the premises located at 110 Ridge St. in Eastchester.

Teen Charged With Assault Following Bloody Fight In Scarsdale, Police Say

Following a lengthy investigation into an assault that took place at the Freightway Garage last month, Scarsdale police have arrested a pair of Eastchester residents for their roles in a fight that left a woman's face bloody. Police have arrested Tuckahoe resident Bruno Bertozzi, 21 and 19-year-old Eastchester resident Jasmin Rodriguez for their roles in a Jan. 21 incident turned violent, Chief Andrew Matturro said on Tuesday.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Eastchester EMS Chief Tackling Childhood Cancer

As if saving and improving lives on a daily basis as a paramedic each day wasn't enough, Eastchester EMS Chief of Operations Nick Louros has recently turned his attention to tackling childhood cancer , and he's asking for the community's help . On Tuesday, Louros announced that he would be teaming with his colleagues at Eastchester EMS to host a head-shaving event at Molly Spillane's in Mamaroneck next month to benefit the efforts of the St. Baldrick's Foundation, a not-for profit organization that raises funds to help find cures for children with cancer.

Longtime Westchester Sports Coach Honored By National Football Foundation

A pair of Eastchester football legends were recently honored by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame for their commitment to the game. At the annual "Golden Dozen" National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame dinner at the Westchester County in Rye, the organization celebrated the careers of William Bill Cade Jr. and Matthew Roche, who have made names for themselves on and off the field.

Westchester County Mobile Shredder Returning To Eastchester This Weekend

Eastchester residents worried about becoming the victims of identity theft will have the opportunity to safely destroy unwanted documents when the Westchester County mobile shredder comes to Eastchester on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, the mobile shredder will be stationed in front of Eastchester Town Hall, allowing residents the opportunity to safely destroy documents that contain personal information.

Stormy Weather Pattern Could Bring Heavy Snow To Eastchester

Hudson Valley residents who enjoyed the mildest January in more than 10 years could soon be seeing a heavy dose of winter weather -- and some significant snowstorms -- in February. The longterm forecast comes just as Punxsutawney Phil saw his own shadow during the annual Groundhog Day ritual on Thursday, meaning, according to tradition at least, we're in for six more weeks of cold weather and snow.

Eastchester Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for The Chocolate Box Cafe

The Eastchester/Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce with town Mayor Steven A. Ecklond welcomed the Chocolate Box Cafe to the business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Jan. 27. The ceremony was held at the Cafe on 300-A Columbus Avenue in Tuckahoe, where it opened in September last year. "We're pleased to have the Chocolate Box Cafe as a Chamber member," said Chamber President Paul Okura.