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.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

New Rochelle High School Principal at White House for My Brother’s Keeper Summit

New Rochelle High School Principal Reggie Richardson is at the White House today to attend the national summit of My Brother's Keeper, an initiative started by President Barack Obama in February 2014 to ensure all boys and young men of color have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Richardson is accompanied by New Rochelle Councilman Jared Rice.

Chelsea Clinton Is Reportedly Gearing Up for a Congressional Run

... This isn't the first time Clinton's name has come up in connection to Lowey's seat. Five years ago, New Rochelle Talk reported that Chelsea Clinton was planning to run upon Lowey's expected retirement in 2012. Two terms later, the 79-year-old shows ...