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... 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 ...

Nine From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Charged In Drug Trafficking Ring

Nine members of a family-run drug trafficking organization have been charged with narcotics conspiracy in connection to the FBI raid of a New Rochelle grocery store this week. On Thursday, members of the FBI were spotted entering the Supermercado Mexico supermarket on Union Avenue in New Rochelle at approximately 9:30 a.m. on, Oct. 11. Agents were seen taking boxes of evidence from the location and arrests have been made.

New York Primary: What You Need to Know

The New Rochelle Police Department says a 20-year veteran of the force has died of a 9/11 related illness. Victory Mitsubishi of Larchmont misled up to 1100 customers by charging them for optional anti-theft devices without their knowledge or consent.

Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins Launches Reelection Campaign

Andrea Stewart Cousins, the NYS Senate's Democratic Conference Leader and local State Senator, has officially kicked off her re-election campaign. Senator Stewart-Cousins has served Westchester families in the State Senate since 2006 and represents communities in Greenburgh, part of White Plains, part of New Rochelle, part of Yonkers and Scarsdale.

New Details Emerge on New Rochelle Armory Murder Suspect Following Release of Police Records

New Rochelle Police Records obtained by Talk of the Sound under a Freedom of Information request provide new details on the case and the man charged with the murder of Nurten Seljuk. Jose F. Olmos, 28, a homeless Hispanic male, was arraigned Monday in New Rochelle City Court on one count of Murder in the Second Degree , a Class A Violent Felony.

Engel Announces $2,375,700 in Title I Funding for New Rochelle Schools

Congressman Eliot Engel, a top Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced the U.S. Department of Education has allocated $2,375,700 in federal funds to schools in New Rochelle as part of the Fiscal Year 2018 Title I allocations. Part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the Title I program provides financial assistance to school districts with high concentrations of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet state academic standards.

Engel Announces 2018 HUD Funding for Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Yonkers

Congressman Eliot Engel, a top member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced the cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Yonkers have been awarded federal grant money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development totaling more than $8.7 million for FY 2018. "Affordable housing is such a critical issue here in New York, especially for residents in Westchester," Engel said.

Pelham Special Election Seen As Key County Legislative Battle

A special election for a vacated seat on the Westchester County Board of Legislators is set for Tuesday, April 24. Democrat Terry Clements and Republican Jim Freeman are running for the county's District 11, which comprises parts of New Rochelle and Pelham. The seat has been open since longtime Legislator Jim Maisano, a Republican, resigned to take a job as Westchester County's director of the Department of Consumer Protection.

N.Y. pols battle for Senate seats in special election faceoff

Republican Julie Killian, a former Rye city councilwoman, is taking on Democrat Shelley Mayer, an assemblywoman from Yonkers, in a contest that has generated national attention and sparked millions of dollars of spending by the candidates and their allies on both sides of the aisle. "It looks to be an awful lot of money spent," said Jeanne Zaino, a political science professor at Iona College in New Rochelle.

New Rochelle Mayor Hires Anthony Weiner PR Guru to Run School District Crisis Response

The City of New Rochelle will pay $20,000 a month for a prominent Democratic public relations firm to provide "crisis management" services to the New Rochelle Board of Education. In a further sign that the Mayor, having hand-picked school board members for years, has taken effective control of the school system, Noam Bramson has "hired" Risa Heller, a Democratic political operative with close ties to Anthony Weiner.

Schneider: It’s time to retire Social Security numbers

On Dec. 1, 1936, government administrator Joe Fay walked over to a stack of cards in his Baltimore office, plucked the first piece of paper off the top, and made a historic announcement. Written on the card was the name of John David Sweeney, a 23-year old shipping clerk from New Rochelle, N.Y. By having his name announced, Sweeney was the first record entered into a new government program called "Social Security."

Time to retire Social Security numbers

On Dec. 1, 1936, government administrator Joe Fay walked over to a stack of cards in his Baltimore office, plucked the first piece of paper off the top, and made a historic announcement. Written on the card was the name of John David Sweeney, a 23-year old shipping clerk from New Rochelle, N.Y. By having his name announced, Sweeney was the first record entered into a new government program called "Social Security."

Commentary: Time to retire Social Security numbers

On Dec. 1, 1936, government administrator Joe Fay walked over to a stack of cards in his Baltimore office, plucked the first piece of paper off the top, and made a historic announcement. Written on the card was the name of John David Sweeney, a 23-year old shipping clerk from New Rochelle, N.Y. By having his name announced, Sweeney was the first record entered into a new government program called "Social Security."

Westchester Voters Head To The Polls For Election Day

In District 6, which represents Harrison, Rye Brook, Port Chester, incumbent David Gelfarb, a Republican, is running for a fourth term against Nancy Barr, a Democrat. In District 7, which represents Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Rye, incumbent Democrat Catherine Parker is running for a third term against Republican Norman Rosenblum.

Who is George Latimer? Part V

Latimer first began his attacks on me in the comments section of his hometown blog, responding to a local Latimer supporter, several hours after the car crash story ran on October 16th. After a decade of covering George Latimer without any comment or concern from Latimer suddenly I am no longer a journalist covering New Rochelle but attacked and belittled as a "conservative blogger...with an agenda."

Southern Westchester Voters Head To The Polls For Election Day

In District 6, which represents Harrison, Rye Brook, Port Chester, incumbent David Gelfarb, a Republican, is running for a fourth term against Nancy Barr, a Democrat. In District 7, which represents Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Rye, incumbent Democrat Catherine Parker is running for a third term against Republican Norman Rosenblum.

Astorino, Latimer Trade Barbs At Raucous Westchester County Exec Debate

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and his challenger, State Sen. George Latimer , painted stark pictures of the direction Westchester is headed on Tuesday night. The two met in the second of three planned debates at Murphy Auditorium at Iona College in New Rochelle.

The U.S. Armed the Soviet Union During the ‘Cold War’

The American ruling class armed the Soviet Union during the "Cold War." This fact is spelled out in detail by Antony C. Sutton in his book, National Suicide: Military Aid to the Soviet Union , published by Arlington House, New Rochelle, New York, in 1973 and online here , excerpts from which I will be asking you to read by indicating the relevant online page numbers.

New Rochelle Mayor Bramson Delivers Emotional State of the City Address

Mayor Noam Bramson was overcome with emotion not once but twice during tonight's annual State of the City Address in New Rochelle. Delivered for the first time in more than 30 years at City Hall to an overflow crowd, the Mayor used the second half of his 56 minute speech to deliver a thinly-veiled rebuke to President Donald Trump and his supporters in the form of recognizing immigrants living in New Rochelle, some legal some not, who have made a positive contribution to their local community and society overall.

New Rochelle Schools Host Immigration Workshops

Hundreds of local residents packed New Rochelle High School and Columbus Elementary School last month to attend immigration rights workshops held just days after the Trump administration announced measures that would greatly expand the deportation of illegal immigrants. The workshops were planned in response to anxiety expressed by residents who were hearing rumors about immigration raids, according to a release from the City School District of New Rochelle.

Students, Staff, Return To Class Safely Following Hudson VaJCC Bomb Threats

... made, Police Lt. John Barbalet said. Hours later, at approximately 11 a.m., the JCC of Mid-Westchester on the New Rochelle-Scarsdale town line was evacuated for a similar threat, police confirmed. Tarrytown got the "all-clear" at around 11 p.m. The ...

Bomb threats at New Rochelle, Tarrytown JCCs

Bomb threats force evacuation at JCCs in New Rochelle, Tarrytown Bomb threats forced the evacuations of Jewish community centers in New Rochelle and Tarrytown on Monday morning Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://lohud.us/2lMH2zb Officials at the JCC of Mid Westchester in Scarsdale said a state comptrollers audit gave the agency an opportunity to better improve its services. Bomb threats forced the evacuations of Jewish community centers in New Rochelle and Tarrytown this morning, two of several such threats around the country today.

New Rochelle High School Students Receive Letter Response From Obama

Although his time as Commander-in-Chief has come to an end, former President Barack Obama found a way to make students in New Rochelle smile with a hand-signed note recently. In October, students in Carol Donnelly's computer application class at the high school were instructed to write a business letter, prompting senior Alyssa Purrier to address hers to the then President on a whim.

New Rochelle High U.S. History, Government Students Visit Philadelphia

Seventy-six juniors from New Rochelle High School studying U.S. history and government recently visited Philadelphia to get a firsthand look at how the government functions. They visited the National Constitution Center, which offers a variety of student-centered interactive activities, such as Roles of the President trivia, Supreme Court cases and legislative laws, among many others.

New Rochelle Schools Chief Bans Discussion, Viewing of @TrumpInaugural

Donald J. Trump was sworn in today as the 45th President of the United States, an event likely unfamiliar to most public school students in the City School District of New Rochelle. This after Schools Superintendant Brian Osborne banned any viewing or discussion of the nation's 58th Inaguration.

New Rochelle Mayor, Others, Seek More Protections For Immigrants

With a new national regime coming in, it's more important than ever for local leaders to stand up for "just and humane public policy," said New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson. In a blog post titled "Blue City in a Red Nation," Bramson said he, and 30 other mayors, including New York City's Bill de Blasio, have signed a letter to outgoing President Barack Obama in support of protection for immigrants.