New Rochelle Man Pleads Guilty In Shooting of Yonkers Police Officer
Frank Valencia, 19, of New Rochelle pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting of a Yonkers Police Officer in Sept. 2017, and an unrelated case in New Rochelle.
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New Rochelle Board of Education Reaches into Wayback Machine to Hire Retired Former Business Official
School board members may be feeling a bit of whiplash this evening as the District has now had 3 people as Assistant Superintendent for Business & Administration in a month. Frank Ferraro was "hired" by the New Rochelle Board of Education to replace Jeff White as Assistant Superintendent for Business & Administration.
Teen Faces Life Sentence After Admitting To Shooting Police Officer In Westchester
A Westchester teenager is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting a Yonkers police officer last year and to his involvement in a separate New Rochelle shooting. New Rochelle resident Frank Valencia, 19, has pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of criminal possession of a weapon for his involvement in a standoff involving Officer Kayla Maher, who was shot in the jaw.
New Cashless Tolls Coming To Westchester: Here’s When, Where
As a record number of Americans prepare to travel for the holiday season, more cashless tolls are coming to the New York Thruway in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the toll plazas on I-95 in New Rochelle and I-87 in Spring Valley will soon be outfitted with cashless tolling technology.
20 People, Including 5 Children, Left Homeless by Apartment Fire in New Rochelle
The fire was contained to one apartment but there was extensive water damage to the other apartments, according to New Rochelle Fire Department Chief Andy Sandor. "You've just got to feel bad for these folks...this time of year," said Sandor.
New Rochelle Board of Education Sends Grade-Fixing Report to NYSED Test Security Unit
New Rochelle Board of Education President Jeffrey Hastie sent a letter to New York State Education Department Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia on December 12, 2018 in which he does not accurately state the circumstances of the hiring of T&M Protection Resources, LLC, the nature of the investigation by T&M or the role played by the test integrity unit where the report was sent. In the letter, Hastie attributes the investigation to New Rochelle High School teacher Anthony Stirpe sending a packet of documents to then Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Osborne which Hastie claimed identified "improper practices relating to our online credit recovery system, Apex Learning."
Mount Vernon Firefighter Entered New Rochelle Woman’s Home, Impersonated Officer, Police Say
A Mount Vernon firefighter was charged with entering a New Rochelle woman's home by impersonating a police officer, ABC7 reported Monday . Michael Figueroa, 26, told the woman he was a detective when he entered her Clinton Avenue home around midnight Sunday, authorities said.
Temple Israel of New Rochelle presents: The 2nd Annual Music Benefit
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Two-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out In Westchester
... were called to a home on Fletcher Avenue in Mount Vernon, near Overlook Street. Crews from Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and other area fire departments were on hand to assist in knocking down the flames in the multi-story home. Hi! You've read our ...
Sincere Smith Pleads Guitly to Manslaughter in Death of Trevon Boswell
Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Sincere Smith of New Rochelle pleaded guilty Thursday to Manslaughter in the First Degree, a class B violent felony, for the killing of Trevon Boswell in Mount Vernon in May 2017. Smith was indicted with co-defendants Eric Lee, Allen Copeland and Leroy Garcia.
Ozone Park Man Sentenced in Hit-and-Run Death of Tow Truck Driver on i-95
Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Anthony Mangano of Ozone Park, NY was sentenced in the hit-and-run death of a tow truck operator on I-95 in New Rochelle in December 2016. Westchester County Court Judge Barry Warhit sentenced Mangano today to the 12 months already served in the Westchester County Jail.
Shooting in Downtown New Rochelle; Stray Bullet Smashes Window in City Councilman Apartment Building
Three shots were fired during what New Rochelle Police described as a "large altercation" in front of Chugger's. No arrests have been made.
Mayfield native McClellan to headline comedy show
... graduated in 2013. He said he believes he still holds cross country records. He attended Iona College in New Rochelle, which is how he got into the New York City comedy scene. He said his interest in comedy began while growing up in Fulton County. ...
New Rochelle Board Piles on Interim High School Principal Over…
Board Vice President Amy Moselhi said manipulation of high school graduation data was OK by her when presented outside of New Rochelle but drew the line when misleading data was presented to the school board. Moselhi's unusual remarks came as part of a public dressing down of Interim New Rochelle High School Principal Joseph Starvaggi at a recent board meeting.
Four Decades Later, New Rochelle Board of Education Get Bids for New Law Firm
Five bids were submitted to the New Rochelle Board of Education earlier today in response to a long-awaited Request for Proposal for Legal Services. Jeff Kehl, formerly of Kehl, Katzive & Simon which later merged with Bond, Schoeneck & King, the District's current law firm, has been the District's lawyer for 41 years without competitive bidding.
Students Admit To Stalking That Led To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Teen
Two teenagers have admitted to their roles in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Valaree Schwab in New Rochelle earlier this year. Dominique Slack and Carl Booker have both pleaded guilty to first-degree stalking, a violent felony, for their roles in the incident that led to the fatal stabbing incident of the teenager.
Ready For Prime-Time: Top CBS Show Films In Westchester
Game Sports co-founders Darin Feldman and Kevin Plein with God Friended Me lead Brandon Micheal Hall. A-Game Sports in New Rochelle traded in bats and balls this week for television props and boom mics as CBS took a trip to the area to film an episode of their popular Sunday night show "God Friended Me."
Robert Cox Responds to NewROAR on Shadia Alvarez and Racism
A group of two dozen or so people turned up for a recent meeting of the New Rochelle Board of Education both to defend disgraced school administrator Shadia Alvarez and to condemn this reporter for what one described as a pattern of attacking school administrators of color. Speaking to members of this group after the meeting, I learned they had met the night before to coordinate their remarks to the school board.
LGS imports Vanilla Persimmons from Spain
LGS Specialty Sales, New Rochelle, N.Y., is expanding its Spanish fruit imports with lemons , clementines and Vanilla Persimmons , also known as rojo brillante. LGS also imports and distributes citrus, grapes and avocados.
Thruway Authority Announces Cashless Tolling at Final Fixed-Price…
PRICE TOLL BARRIERS ON NYS THRUWAY TO BE COMPLETED BY DEC. 21 New Rochelle and Spring Valley Toll Barriers Will Become Thruway's Sixth and Seventh All Cashless Tolling Locations Across Its 570-Mile System The New York State Thruway Authority today announced cashless tolling at the final two fixed-price barriers on the New York State Thruway will be completed by Dec. 21. Cashless tolling at the Spring Valley Toll Barrier will go live the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 19 into the morning of Thursday, Dec. 20, weather dependent.
Westchester & Fairfield Cheat Sheet: New Rochelle resi tower sells…
... County has sold for $259 million. Harbor Group International and Azure Partners teamed up to buy Skyline New Rochelle at 40 Memorial Highway in downtown New Rochelle from Massachusetts-based DSF Group. HGI plans to carry out a $5.5 million ...
Minutes of the New Rochelle City Council’s Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Please click on the link below for the Minutes of the New Rochelle City Council's Committee of the Whole Session, Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
New Rochelle Principal Pissed Reports of Student Violence at Davis Elementary School Made Public
... district-wide security committee, known as "the SAVE Team". Members of that committee include the New Rochelle City Manager, the NRPD Deputy Police Commissioner, a Captain in the New Rochelle Fire Department, the Director of School Security, the ...
1 Injured as SUV Takes Out Utility Pole in New Rochelle
One person suffered a leg injury after a black late-model Ford Expedition took out a utility pole before smashing into a tree on Quaker Ridge Road near Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle. The one-vehicle collision occurred at about 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Vehicular Assault, DWI Charges For Man After New Rochelle Crash
The driver of a silver sedan driving drunk has been charged with vehicular assault after crashing into a taxi cab in Westchester on Thanksgiving morning, seriously injuring a woman, according to a News 12 report. The injured woman was ejected from the taxi and suffered a series of fractures, but is expected to survive, according to lohud.com .
Report Card Schedule Announced
The City School District of New Rochelle has announced its schedule for the distribution of report cards and secondary school Interim Progress Reports for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. First-period report cards for New Rochelle High School and both middle schools were posted on the Home Access Center yesterday and are expected to arrive in the mail by December 3. IPRs, which are given only to middle and high school students, were distributed for the first marking period in October.
Serving Holiday Dinner
Sporting serving aprons, Interim Superintendent Dr. Magda Parvey and New Rochelle City Manager Charles Strome III stood along with other city administrators and staff in the House IV cafeteria of New Rochelle High School, serving 150 residents at the annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. More than a dozen local businesses made the evening possible with their donations, including 15 turkeys from ShopRite.
Taxi Passenger Thrown from Vehicle in Thanksgiving Morning Car Crash…
... say she is expected to recover from her injuries. Vessechia suffered minor injuries and was taken to Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Hours later, after New Rochelle Police obtained a warrant to draw blood for evidentiary purposes to determine the ...
we cannot kill all that lovely oil from the sands of saudi arabia…
... this with Dr Jeanne Zaino, an American political analyst and professor of Political Science at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. Sputnik: The US President stated that he didn't have to listen to the tape given that he had been briefed on the ...
Club Z! Tutoring of New Rochelle, NY Opens for Business: Offering…
Club Z! Tutoring of New Rochelle, proudly serving local families is celebrating its official grand opening with special offers, including FREE SAT or ACT test preparation programs. Local families are encouraged to like and follow the Club Z! Tutoring of New Rochelle Facebook page to participate in all of its grand opening special offers and promotions or call 371-6255 to register.
New Rochelle Elementary School Mayhem; Fourth Grader Threatens to Shoot Teacher
Teachers at a New Rochelle elementary school are expressing grave concerns about violent behavior by students towards staff and school administrators. According to a formal complaint filed last Thursday, there was an incident last year where "a student told one of the aides that he was going to bring in a gun and shoot his teacher."
Second Annual Take a Student Ambassador to Work Day
Forty-six New Rochelle High School students had the opportunity to experience a day in the workplace and to explore careers in My Brother's Keeper New Rochelle's second annual "Take a Student Ambassador to Work Day." They chose from among 16 businesses in the event, which coincided with Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 26. RT @MetroNorth : In case of an emergency, all Metro-North trains are outfitted with evacuation instructions.
300 People Attended the New Rochelle Special Education PTA’s 21st Annual We Are One Awards
More than 300 people attended the New Rochelle Special Education PTA's 21st annual We Are One awards dinner on May 3 at The VIP Country Club. Here are some photos from the evening.
Dual Language Second Graders at Ward School Showed Their Public Speaking Skills
The NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The Dual Language second graders at Ward School showed their public speaking skills in English and Spanish when they explained to their parents and teachers why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated. They also celebrated by performing the traditional "Jarabe Tapatio," the Mexican national dance.
New Rochelle High School Students Presented “The Immigration History of New Rochelle”
On Thursday, New Rochelle High School seniors Sarah Mendoza and Evan McCullough returned to Isaac E. Young Middle School, from which they both graduated, to present a slideshow called "The Immigration History of New Rochelle" to eighth-graders who are learning about the city's past. SUBJ:CLEARED LOWER HUDSON VALLEY: MSG:SB ON I-95 EXIT 18A-EXIT 14: Incident clear, trafa https://t.co/A3wxQga0Ta Good morning.
Isaac E. Young Middle School Eighth Graders Sailed the Shoreline on…
Isaac E. Young Middle School Eighth Graders Sailed the Shoreline on the Shamrock IV and Strolled Glen Island Park to Learn Their History Isaac E. Young Middle School Eighth Graders Sailed the Shoreline on the Shamrock IV and Strolled Glen Island Park to Learn Their History Isaac E. Young Middle School Eighth Graders Sailed the Shoreline on the Shamrock IV and Strolled Glen Island Park to Learn Their History NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- About 120 Isaac E. Young Middle School eighth graders learned about our rich local history when they sailed the shoreline on the Shamrock IV and strolled Glen Island Park to read the plaques with notes about the past.
The “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Spellman Mortuary Has a Very Real U.S. Area Code
... S1 EP12, Jughead is on a bus bound for "Mamaroneck". Mamaroneck is a town in Westchester County just north of New Rochelle and south of Harrison." We also know that Veronica used to live in NYC, and Archie had no problems heading into the Big Apple ...
30 Under 30: Meet Westchester Trailblazers Named To Prestigious Forbes List
Among the 600 trailblazers and change-makers spanning 20 industries are Westchester residents: Adam James of New Rochelle, Eric Frieman of Scarsdale and Sammi Cannold of Bedford Corners. Adam James is chief of staff at Energy Impact Partners, which has $500 million under management, and is the cofounder of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute , a non-profit dedicated to preparing the next generation of leaders in clean energy.
Tussock Jumper Wins Silver for Augmented Reality Wine App
New Rochelle, NY, November 14th, 2018 This past month, international wine portfolio Tussock Jumper was awarded a Silver medal for their mobile wine app in the 'Applied' category at the HALO Awards in Amsterdam during the VR Days Europe Conference, held from October 24-26th, 2018. The Halo Awards is a globally recognized conference that aims to set the standard for quality works, uniting the VR and AR community.
Multiple Reports of Arrests of New Rochelle Postal Employees
... authorities," said Captain Cosmo Costa, Commanding Officer of the Criminal Investigations Division of the New Rochelle Police Department. "It is our understanding that US District Court would handle the proceedings." Next town hall in December (no ...