… and consumed. GI Energy has been selected by Con Edison, the utility that serves New York City and Westchester County, NY, to participate in an energy storage demonstration project, partnering with Smarter Grid Solutions who will provide an Active …
Month: February 2017
New Rochelle Fiscal Stress Test Score Is Second Worst in Westchester
… score of 60.00%, New Rochelle was the second worst with a score of 28.30%. No other school district’s in Westchester County made the OSC’s Fiscal Stress List. This year’s scores are based on the evaluation of 671 of New York’s 728 school districts …
Multiple Agencies Battle Three-Alarm New Rochelle House Fire
Multiple fire crews from several Westchester County agencies battled a massive blaze in New Rochelle on Thursday that was finally knocked down just before 10 p.m. At approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday night, crews responded to an Elm Street home, where flames could be seen tearing through the roof and windows of the property. As of 8 p.m., fire and smoke still engulfed the area, and the flames had not been knocked down.
Headline Override
… which reported that his previous experience includes work in Yonkers, Rye Brook, Pelham and the Westchester County Executive’s Office. Mamaroneck officials said they will begin interviewing candidates to fill Slingerland’s position as soon as …
Greenburgh Man Busted On Drug Charges In Irvington
… count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Taylor was arraigned and transported to Westchester County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash or $3,000 bond. The two teenagers, whose names were not released, were returned to the custody of their …
Greenburgh Man Busted For Sale Of Heroin, Pot, Police Say
… count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Taylor was arraigned and transported to Westchester County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash or $3,000 bond. The two teenagers, whose names were not released, were returned to the custody of their …
Anthony Scarpino sworn in as district attorney
Westchester county’s newest district attorney was sworn in publicly on Thursday after being on the job for over a month. Scarpino was elected in November, running for the seat DiFiore vacated when she was appointed chief judge of the Court of Appeals for the State of New York.
Police Practice Shooting Response At Lewisboro Elementary School
… Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and Westchester EMS, along with 14 police officers from the Bedford, Lewisboro, Westchester County, Pound Ridge, and North Castle police departments. The training also provided an opportunity for responding volunteer …
Morning Show With Steve & Patrick’ Returns To WRCR-AM 1700
Morning commuters and talk radio fans will be happy to know “The Steve and Patrick Morning Show,” on WRCR AM 1700 are back on air after a short internet-only run. The popular show Rockland-based show, which features Steve Possell and co-hosted by newsreader Patrick Flood, runs from 6 to 10 a.m., can also be heard in parts of Putnam and Westchester counties.
Northern Westchester Hospital Helps Parents Simplify ‘The Big Talk’
… comprehensive sexuality education programs, and for seven years, managed HIV/AIDS prevention programs in Westchester County, specializing in high-risk populations. She has spent the last ten years promoting health, safety and wellness in northern …
Attempted Home Break-Ins Prompt School Lockouts, Police Manhunt In Yorktown
… and a black backpack. Yorktown police are actively investigating in the area with an assist from Westchester County Aviation and K-9 units. The incident prompted Lakeland High School, Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School and Benjamin Franklin …
Two wirehouse reps join forces at Hightower
Joel Talish, formerly of Wells Fargo Advisors in Westchester County, N.Y., and John Buffa, from Morgan Stanley’s office in Paramus, N.J., have combined forces as Cognetic Capital Advisors and will affiliate with HighTower, according to a Reuters report.
Laketrana s General Manager Jurkowski Announces Plan to Retire
… disabilities. Prior to joining Laketran, Jurkowski served as the Deputy Commissioner of Transportation in Westchester County, New York (1977- 1987) and was instrumental in developing one of the first public-private transit systems in the country. In …
Laketrana s General Manager Jurkowski Announces Plan to Retire
… disabilities. Prior to joining Laketran, Jurkowski served as the Deputy Commissioner of Transportation in Westchester County, New York (1977- 1987) and was instrumental in developing one of the first public-private transit systems in the country. In …
Campus High School Students Attend MLK Dinner
Alternative Campus High School students got a flavor of diverse cultures and religions when they attended an interfaith dinner and service last Friday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event was hosted by the Coalition of Mutual Respect at the Temple Israel of New Rochelle, and attracted guests from across the city and Westchester County. Accompanied by Joel Fridovich, the school’s director, Campus students enjoyed dinner and participated in a Sabbath service that included an interfaith choir with participants from different houses of worship in New Rochelle.
Dr. Nora O’Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care,…
Dr. Nora O’Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester’s Premier Assisted Living Facility Dedicated to Caring for Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Dr. Nora O’Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester’s Premier Assisted Living Facility Dedicated to Caring for Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Dr. Nora O’Brien Named New Head of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester’s Premier Assisted Living Facility Dedicated to Caring for Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Nora O’Brien, PT, DPT, has been named Executive Director of Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester County’s premier assisted living facility dedicated exclusively to caring for those with memory impairment.
Enrollment For Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s 2017 Summer Art Program Now Taking Place
… Piscitelli so that a program can be tailored to the individual choices of both parent and child. One of Westchester County’s most cherished and active cultural resources, Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier …
Don’t get financially shocked by a utility scam
… to Hiya: 1. 508 – Massachusetts (south-central and southeast) 2. 201 – Hudson County, New Jersey 3. 914 – Westchester County, New York 4. 323 – Los Angeles 5. 330 – Akron, Ohio 6. 510 – Oakland, California 7. 916 – Sacramento, California 8. 717 – …
Neglected Heroes: Officials respond to neglect accusations
Top officials of a federally funded veterans transitional housing program in northern Westchester County have gone on the record for the first time over allegations of filth, squalor and medical neglect, denying any wrongdoing and claiming they are a model of excellence. In December, News 12’s “Neglected Heroes” special investigation unearthed startling allegations against Breaking Ground that included questions surrounding the death of a former soldier in its care.
Richard Muskus Jr. has been appointed Patriot Bank’s new president.
… Bedford St. in the city center, accompanied by 10 branches in Fairfield County and New Haven County and Westchester County, New York. Construction started last summer at 999 Bedford St. on an approximately 8,700-square-foot building to house …
This simple scam has suddenly become more popular and could cost you up to $2,500
… And the most common area codes these calls come from are 508 (Massachusetts), 201 (Hudson, N.J.), 914 Westchester County, N.Y., 323 (Los Angeles), and 330 (Akron, Ohio). If a consumer suspects a call to be fraudulent, they can file a complaint with …
New Rochelle Banker Gets Prison Time For Stealing $122K From Elderly Client
A personal banker from Westchester County is heading to prison after he was found guilty of stealing more than $100,000 from an elderly client. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that New Rochelle resident Matthew Gunther, 34, has been sentenced to between one and a half and four and a half years in state prison after being found guilty by a jury of multiple felony charges on Wednesday.
Officials raise awareness of flu season, offer free shots
Officials in Westchester County are raising awareness about the dangers of flu season and are offering free shots to residents.
Yorktown Man Threatens Victims With Hunting Knife In Dispute, Police Say
… set at $5,000 cash or $7,500 bond. Ventrudo was unable to post and remains remanded to the custody of the Westchester County Department of Corrections. He is due back in Yorktown Justice Court on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Editorials from around New York
Unless the state Legislature and Gov. Cuomo decide to interfere, New York City will be rolling out a smart program on Feb. 15 aimed at changing the habits of its 8.4 million residents regarding the use of disposable plastic bags. The measure would require stores in the five boroughs to charge a nickel for each non-reusable plastic and paper bag.
North Salem Man Damages Two Vehicles During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
… misdemeanor count of criminal mischief. He was arraigned in Town of North Salem Court and remanded to the Westchester County Jail.
Pelham Historic Marker Placed on Hutchinson River Parkway in 1927
… during which the historic marker was unveiled. The marker was placed on the roadside property of the Westchester County Parks Commission along the newly-constructed Hutchinson River Parkway where Iden Avenue then entered the parkway. On October 18, …
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Dave Barry Returns To Westchester
Best-selling humorist and author Dave Barry will return to Westchester County this spring where he will speak before a live audience in his hometown of Armonk on Thursday, April 6, at the North Castle Public Library’s Whippoorwill Hall, at 7:30 p.m. Barry is a columnist with the Miami Herald, which he joined in 1983. He attended elementary and middle school in Armonk, and was voted “Class Clown” when he graduated in 1965 from Pleasantville High School.