Research has revealed a pair of associated news articles published in the Morning Herald , a New York City newspaper, on July 11 and July 12, 1839 that together contain the most detailed and astonishingly extensive account of President Martin Van Buren's visit to Hunter's Island in the Town of Pelham on July 9-10, 1839.
... last year), and Carol M. Rice (who has written all three years). Allie Costa of Los Angeles, Jennifer O'Grady of Pelham, NY, and Susan Shafer of New York City also return for the second year, and Rita Anderson of Austin returns for the third year. ...
... wide) from the Harlem Bridge through Westchester County to connect with the Old Boston Post Road at Eastchester and Pelham. The route selected for that roadway l ed from the bridge (that in modern times became known as the "Third Avenue Bridge") to ...
Action and adventure await budding filmmakers at the Picture House Regional Film Center's Spring Break camps taking place Monday, April 10 through Thursday, April 13 in Pelham. Using the hit "The Lego Batman Movie" as their inspiration, students will create a new action-adventure short film each day of camp.
The Picture House Regional Film Center in Pelham will screen the documentary "Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg" on Wednesday, March 29, followed by a discussion with the director, TPH's critic-in- residence Marshall Fine, and the film's subject, legendary comedian Robert Klein. In the documentary, Fine follows Klein in his daily routines and gives viewers an inside look at a seasoned comic improvising jokes about everyday life: grocery shopping, getting a haircut and hanging out with pals, according to a release from TBH.
Care must be taken in the review of 18th century Pelham records that reference Philip Pell. There were three successive Philip Pells, each prominent in the history of the Manor of Pelham and, later, the Town of Pelham.
... Empress Ambulance provides 911 emergency medical service to Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Pelham and EMS support to Mohegan, Hawthorne and Peekskill. It also provides advanced life support services to the Town of Yorktown. ...
... Empress Ambulance provides 911 emergency medical service to Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Pelham and EMS support to Mohegan, Hawthorne and Peekskill. It also provides advanced life support services to the Town of Yorktown. ...
A spectacular mansion known as Hawkswood once stood on Pelham Neck overlooking Long Island Sound and City Island. Hawkswood was built in the 1820s by Elisha W. King.
... For such tiny islets, these rocky outcroppings have a very large and fascinating history. Today's Historic Pelham article tells a little of the history of the Chimney Sweeps, once part of the Town of Pelham, before their annexation by New York City ...
... For such tiny islets, these rocky outcroppings have a very large and fascinating history. Today's Historic Pelham article tells a little of the history of the Chimney Sweeps, once part of the Town of Pelham, before their annexation by New York City ...
... first responders for their tireless efforts." The Mount Vernon Fire Department was assisted by the New Rochelle, Pelham, and Eastchester Fire Department. Over 35 firefighters responded to the scene. "This is a type of tragedy that every firefighter ...
... Zipcars will be available at North White Plains, Woodlawn, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Port Chester, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Pelham and Mount Vernon East. Fourteen Zipcars will be available at the stations and will be parked at dedicated, clearly marked ...
The tiny little Town of Pelham has been in the bull's-eye of numerous massive storms, not the least of which is the recent storm known as "Super Storm Sandy" that pounded the region on October 28, 2012. Another brutal example occurred in 1938, when Pelham was devastated by the massive hurricane that came to be known as the "Long Island Express," one of the most violent and destructive storms ever to pound the northeast.
The tiny little Town of Pelham has been in the bull's-eye of numerous massive storms, not the least of which is the recent storm known as "Super Storm Sandy" that pounded the region on October 28, 2012. Another brutal example occurred in 1938, when Pelham was devastated by the massive hurricane that came to be known as the "Long Island Express," one of the most violent and destructive storms ever to pound the northeast.
A contracting crew removing a tree in Pelham got a brief scare on Thursday morning when they came across a massive beehive while finishing up their work. Crews from Almstead Tree, Shrub and Lawn Care in New Rochelle were working near the intersection of Irving Place and Cliff Avenue when they spotted the beehive, which they described as having a circumference greater than a foot.
The Picture House Regional Film Center in Pelham will present an advance screening of the new film "The Sense of an Ending" on Tuesday, Feb. 28, with a post-film Q&A with director Ritesh Batra. Adapted from the Booker Prize-winning novel by Julian Barnes, "The Sense of an Ending" tells the story of Tony Webster , divorced and retired, who leads a reclusive and relatively quiet life.
Few may realize it, but only 13 miles from Pelham -- far beneath 125th Street in Manhattan -- lies the so-called "125th Street Fault Line." While it is nothing like major fault lines such as the "San Andreas Fault" on the west coast of the United States, the 125th Street Fault Line is still a concern to experts who recognize that population growth in the region since the late 19th century have increased the risks of substantial damage from major earthquakes.
... Thomas Pell. In 1654 he acquired a tract of over 9,000 acres from the local Siwanoy Indians. Today, the town of Pelham in Westchester County, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Bay Park and Pelham Cemetery in City Island are all named for Thomas Pell. Fort ...
... Thomas Pell. In 1654 he acquired a tract of over 9,000 acres from the local Siwanoy Indians. Today, the town of Pelham in Westchester County, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Bay Park and Pelham Cemetery in City Island are all named for Thomas Pell. Fort ...
... Screening of the Sense of an Ending and Q&A with Director Ritesh Batra at the Picture House Regional Film Center PELHAM, NY -- On Tuesday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m. The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPH) will show an advance screening of The ...
After a cloudy and dry day, a more potent system is expected to sweep through the area overnight before wrapping up Sunday evening. Northern Westchester, Putnam and Rockland, where a Winter Storm Advisory has been issued from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday, could see 2 to 5 inches of accumulation of snow.
Introduction Between about 1845 and late 1848, plans for a "New-York and New-Haven Railroad" through the Town of Pelham became a reality. The line was completed when the last rails were laid over the Cos Cob Bridge on Christmas Day, 1848.
Hearts and Homes for Refugees Larchmont Mamaroneck , a sister organization to Hearts and Homes of Pelham, is holding a march and rally on Sunday, Feb. 12 to raise awareness of the refugee situation and to provide facts to fight fears people may have as a result of misinformation or too little information. The march will start at 2 p.m. at Flint Park in Larchmont and end with a rally at the Kemper Memorial at the Mamaroneck High School.
Today is the twelfth anniversary of the commencement of the Historic Pelham Blog. The first posting was: Tue., Feb. 08, 2005: Searching Historic Newspapers Online for Information About Pelham .
Hearts and Homes for Refugees Larchmont Mamaroneck , a sister organization to Hearts and Homes of Pelham, is holding a march and rally on Sunday, Feb. 12 to raise awareness of the refugee situation and to provide facts to fight fears people may have as a result of misinformation or too little information. The march will start at 2 p.m. at Flint Park in Larchmont and end with a rally at the Kemper Memorial at the Mamaroneck High School.
A Bee-Line bus wound up wedged between several signs and poles on a New Rochelle lawn on Tuesday afternoon, after the driver failed to complete a tight turn near the Pelham town line. Police confirmed that a bus wound up on the front lawn of 224 Storer Ave., when the driver failed to make the turn near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue.
There is a lovely, and some might say unique, two-story home located at 467 Pelhamdale Avenue in the Village of Pelham Manor that is only eighteen feet wide. Moreover, it sits on a lot that is only twenty-five feet wide.
... determined to evade Prohibition had to find a way. The manufacture and sale of bootlegged liquor soared. Evaders in Pelham in 1922, particularly those living in Pelham Heights, seemed to prefer a local bootleg "brand" known as "Hill and Hill." ...
On Tuesday, October 18, 1927, the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a New York State historic marker on the Hutchinson River Parkway near the home known as "Pelhamdale," located at 45 Iden Avenue in Pelham Manor. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
... Joseph Felice and Robert Borrelli sued the city after Cronin fired a barrage of bullets into their car in suburban Pelham on April 29, 2014. Joseph Felice, left, has been awarded $6.9m after off-duty police officer Brendan Cronin, right, shot him ...
... the Connect Account button. Officer Brendan Cronin, 28, of Yonkers, is an NYPD officer who opened fire on a car in Pelham after a night of heavy drinking. He plead guilty Sept. 22, 2015 to attempted murder as part of a plea deal in Westchester ...
The Picture House Regional Film Center in Pelham will give aspiring young filmmakers a chance to make short music films at its Mud Week camps, scheduled for Feb. 20-23. The camp will offer creative opportunities for kids, whether they like to belt it out in front of a camera or prefer to shine behind the scenes.
... her previous role as board member and interim executive director of The Picture House. Marquee Night is co-chaired by Pelham resident Louise Middleton and New Rochelle resident Melina Vourlekis. They are supported by a committee of volunteers from ...
... permit should secure building materials. Garbage should not be put curbside until Tuesday morning. Nearby, in Pelham, the school district canceled all after school athletic and evening activities due to the expected inclement weather, though they ...
The 1870s and the 1880s were the Golden Age of summer resorts in the Town of Pelham with most facilities located in the Pelham Bridge and City Island area of the Town. One of several spectacular summer resorts at the time was the Bay View Hotel, occasionally referenced as the "Bay View House" and "Von Liehn's Bay View Hotel."
An au pair from Afghanistan has been nominated for a prestigious international award for his continuing care for a Pelham family the last three years. Ali Hoseinzadeh has been nominated for the International Au Pair of the Year award, which celebrates a caretaker's "extraordinary impact on their host family, commitment to going above and beyond their duties and appreciation for meaningful culture change."
Yesterday's article told the story of Hans Gruber, the first driver of the new "automobile fire truck" acquired by the First Fire District to serve North Pelham and Pelham Heights in 1914. See Thu., Jan. 19, 2017: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold: Don't Mess With a Pelham Fireman .
A number of American Presidents have had connections, however fleeting, to the Town of Pelham. These include George Washington, Martin Van Buren, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Grover Cleveland, Warren G. Harding, and Chester A. Arthur.
The former Controller of the Pelham Country club in Pelham has been sentenced for embezzling over $719,000 from the Club. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Gretchen Wauchope, 48, of Ardsley, will serve time in state prison for Grand Larceny and Tax Fraud.