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The public is invited to a talk on implicit bias next Thursday, presented by My Brother's Keeper New Rochelle. The free talk, "We Are All Biased," will explore the question: "To what extent does our bias affect others?" The 90-minute presentation will be delivered by Dr. Bryant Marks, a professor of psychology at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
... permits for two years. The deadline to apply is October 5, 2017. In light of the pending deadline, the City of New Rochelle and City School District of New Rochelle are circulating an informational flyer noting two community resources available to ...
New Rochelle residents are invited to the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration sponsored by the City School District of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle Youth Bureau. This celebration will be held at New Rochelle High School on Friday, October 13th starting promptly at 6:30pm .
Celebrating the flavorful variety of cuisines available in New Rochelle, the second annual FoodFest kicks off Sunday, October 8. Presented by the City of New Rochelle in partnership with the BID and Chamber of Commerce, participating restaurants will offer their own ideal FoodFest special, from prix fixe menus and discounts to buy one/get one offers, uniquely designed to showcase each restaurant's food and atmosphere. Restaurants are located throughout New Rochelle and provide tastes from 20 different nationalities and at a range of prices.
Moody's Investors Services confirmed the City of New Rochelle' bond rating at Aa2, insuring that the City can continue to take advantage of historically low financing rates. With New Rochelle's 10-year capital improvement plan underway, the City will benefit from lower interest costs at substantial savings to taxpayers.
Residents in the United States under DACA permission set to expire by March 5 have less than a week to apply for a two-year extension. The City School District of New Rochelle is partnering with the City of New Rochelle to make sure affected residents are aware that they must apply for the extension from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services by Oct. 5. The city and school district are distributing a flier with information on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and on where to get help.
The younger students in the City School District of New Rochelle will kick their reading habits into high gear in October. The New Ro Reads project, organized by the district and the PTA, will include the district's largest ever readathon initiative, a project that encourages students to pack years' worth of reading into a single month.
Columbus Elementary was a hive of activity on Saturday as students, parents, teachers and community members poured into the school carrying food and supplies for victims of a devastating earthquake in Mexico and storms in the Caribbean. Principal Michael Galland said the school agreed to serve as a collection site for donations following a request from the Fundacion Manos de Esperanza, a New Rochelle charity.
All are invited to a fundraiser to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, at Dudley's Parkview Restaurant, 94 Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle. There is a suggested donation of $25 with a cash bar and light appetizers.
The Common Core test results were released last month to little fanfare and no official statement by the City School District of New Rochelle. Looking at the scores, it is no wonder the administration and school board pulled the proverbial blanket over their heads hoping the scores would go away.
Pelham Art Center will be a vibrant part of ArtsFest 2017, a two-town art weekend adventure on October 7 and 8 in New Rochelle and Pelham. Both Saturday and Sunday 12-4 pm will be packed with art-related activities at Pelham Art Center and Wolf Lanes Park, so plan to spend the afternoon.
New Rochelle's Bipartisan Elected Officials holds the fundraiser to support Puerto Rico Hurrican Relief Effort to Support Unidos Por Puerto Rico/ IMoted for Puerto Rico and Americares. The fundraiser will begin on Monday, October 2nd, 2017, 5 pm to 8 pm, in the Dudley's Parkview Restaurant, 94th Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle, New York.
Maura O'Malley, a New Rochelle native, was named a 2017 Influencer in Aging by PBS's Next Avenue , a digital publication devoted to covering issues for people 50 and older. The annual list of 50 includes advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts at the forefront of changing how we age and think about aging.
Mariano Rivera is doing what he can for the victims of recent natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The Yankee legend, who lives in White Plains, was on hand at the Steiner Warehouse at 10 Cedar Street in New Rochelle where people came to bring in supplies and meet the future Hall of Famer.
New York State Supreme Court Justice Hon. Anne E. Minihan has ruled against several New Rochelle residents from the Bonnie Crest neighborhood of New Rochelle who sought to block development of a senior citizen facility on the site of the former Coopers Corner nursery.
... crepes from La Maison Bretonne, or the famous hotdogs (try the pretzel bun!!) from Walter's! Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library: Used books for sale, on Library Green and/or in the Library's lobby. Journeyman Bakery: Best of ...
Most sailors know that it's bad luck to change the name of a boat unless a complete renaming ceremony is held. Perhaps that's why the 45.4-foot "ghost ship" found in Melbourne Beach, Fla., still sported the name "Cuki," and a New Rochelle base, when it was found floating onshore of the battered beach just after Hurricane Irma slammed through the area.
... vehicle. He is being transported to Bergen County jail, said Pentangelo, The passenger, Kashiem Johnson, 25, of New Rochelle, NY, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose.
The suspected triggerman in the shooting of a Yonkers female police officer was charged Thursday in his hospital bed as he recovers from being by return fire in a shootout with police earlier this week. New Rochelle resident Frank Valencia, 18, was arraigned at Westchester Medical Center after he allegedly shot officer Kayla Maher in the jaw on Monday night during a shootout in the Park Hill section of Yonkers.
... been there for over two decades. [Stamford Advocate] Proposed tower would also create street for downtown New Rochelle A new high-rise planned for New Rochelle will also come with a new street. Boston-based DSF Group, which owns an existing 412-unit ...
... ster in Briarcliff Manor. The Trump name also adorns Trump Tower At City Center in White Plains, Trump Plaza in New Rochelle, Trump Park Residences in Yorktown and the Donald J. Trump State Park on the Westchester/Putnam border.
... provided the names of a number of Pelham residents who were involved with the venture. Edwin P. Alexander of New Rochelle was the moving force behind the club's decision to move its headquarters from a tiny location in New Rochelle to the spacious ...
... encouraged to donate supplies Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Steiner Warehouse loading dock at 10 Cedar Street in New Rochelle (directly across the street from the Toyota dealership). And yes, the star player will be there to meet with donors. Rivera ...
One of the two shooters implicated in the shooting of Yonkers Police Officer Kayla Maher appeared in court on Wednesday to answer the charge. New Rochelle resident Jerry Reyes, 22, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon for his role in the shooting, which hospitalized Maher after she was struck by a bullet in the jaw during a firefight.
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Francisco Valencia, 18, of New Rochelle, is expected to be charged with at least one count of Attempted Murder in the shooting of a Yonkers police officer. Kayla Maher, 26, was shot in the chin on Monday evening at Ridge Drive and Marshall Road in Yonkers on Tuesday evening.
Lisa Salvadorini, award-winning anchor from News 12 Westchester and News 12 Hudson Valley, emcee of the Arc of Westchester Foundation's "A Matter of Taste" This signature fundraising event, which raises funds to support innovative, comprehensive, and lifelong services for thousands of individuals and families impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities, has continued to get bigger and better each year... The Arc of Westchester Foundation, which is dedicated to increasing public awareness and raising financial resources to support Arc of Westchester's programs and services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, will host its 14th annual "A Matter of Taste" fundraiser on Tuesday, October 17 at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.
Pizzeria La Rosa, which had a soft launch earlier this month, officially opened as of Tuesday, Sept. 26. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m; Sunday to 9 p.m. According to the restaurant's website, the two owners bring more than 20 years of combined experience working in pizzerias.
... white bandage on her chin, where she was struck by a bullet cops say was fired by 18-year-old Frank Valencia of New Rochelle. "She is gutsy and you can see it, and she is certainly what we have come to expect from our department," said Yonkers Mayor ...
IMAGE: Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers reports on all aspects of genetic testing, including molecular and biochemical based tests and varied clinical situations; ethical, legal, social, and economic aspects of genetic... view New Rochelle, NY, September 27, 2017-Pharmaceutical companies developing Orphan Drugs are increasingly partnering with direct-to-consumer genetic testing firms to identify individuals with rare diseases, in a trend that is raising concerns related to privacy, drug costs, and rising healthcare-related financial burden for consumers.
... officer, who was from the 3rd Precinct, was struck in the face by gunfire. Police said that two suspects from New Rochelle were taken into custody at the scene, with one suspect transported to a local hospital for gunshot injuries sustained during ...
... officer, who was from the 3rd Precinct, was struck in the face by gunfire. Police said that two suspects from New Rochelle were taken into custody at the scene, with one suspect transported to a local hospital for gunshot injuries sustained during ...
... evening of authentic Croatian dishes, live music, raffle prizes, and a takeaway gift -- at $50 per person. The New Rochelle restaurant, at 721 Main St., was founded to offer guests a genuine Mediterranean experience complete with a casual ambiance ...
... "We've identified both the suspects. I can tell you they are both Hispanic males, residents of the city of New Rochelle." Sources say one of the suspects is Frank Valencia, who was arrested in May when he was 17 when he was found with an arsenal of ...
... officer, who was from the 3rd Precinct, was struck in the face by gunfire. Police said that two suspects from New Rochelle were taken into custody at the scene, with one suspect transported to a local hospital for gunshot injuries sustained during ...
... 287. Other cities mentioned as possibilities other than Scarsdale and White Plains for Amazon selection were New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Nat MacMillan, Director of Communications for Westchester County told WPCNR the county had first ...
... Marist in 2004-05 under then-head coach Matt Brady. He spent three seasons as an assistant at Monroe College in New Rochelle prior to that, with the 2002-03 Monroe team finishing 31-3 and finishing fifth at the NJCAA national tournament. Federal ...
The League of Women Voters of New Rochelle will be out and about town on National Voter Registration Act on Tuesday. Volunteers from the organization will be at four sites around the city on Tuesday to register new voters, register voters who have moved, supply absentee applications and answer questions potential voters may have.
... NY, office. DiCamillo is the sole procuring broker in the $14 million sale of Beckwith Pointe Beach Club in New Rochelle, NY. The parcel was sold to National Realty Development to be developed as luxury waterfront condos. The soon-to-be-constructed ...