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.

Cleanup Crews Quickly Respond To New Rochelle Oil Spill

Pryer Terrace had to be temporarily shut down in New Rochelle on Friday morning, after a truck carrying thousands of gallons of home heating oil sprung a leak, spilling oil onto the roadway. Officials confirmed that at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning, an oil truck backing up to make a delivery to a college-owned property on Pryer Terrace began spilling hundreds of gallons of oil onto the roadway, prompting an emergency cleanup response.

Cleanup Crews Quickly Respond To New Rochelle Oil Spill

Pryer Terrace had to be temporarily shut down in New Rochelle on Friday morning, after a truck carrying thousands of gallons of home heating oil sprung a leak, spilling oil onto the roadway. Officials confirmed that at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning, an oil truck backing up to make a delivery to a college-owned property on Pryer Terrace began spilling hundreds of gallons of oil onto the roadway, prompting an emergency cleanup response.

Crews Respond Quickly to Oil Spill at Iona College in New Rochelle

An oil spill shut down Pryer Terrace for several hours earlier today as hundreds of gallons of home heating oil was accidentally dumped onto the back driveway of Rice Hall on the Iona College campus. The incident began at about 8:30 a.m. Friday when one of three compartments in the truck fractured, allowing oil to leak out, spilling onto the roadway and down a hill.

Crews Respond Quickly to Oil Spill at Iona College in New Rochelle

An oil spill shut down Pryer Terrace for several hours earlier today as hundreds of gallons of home heating oil was accidentally dumped onto the back driveway of Rice Hall on the Iona College campus. The incident began at about 8:30 a.m. Friday when one of three compartments in the truck fractured, allowing oil to leak out, spilling onto the roadway and down a hill.

Oil truck spills fuel in New Rochelle

Cleanup crews are on the scene of an oil spill near Iona College in New Rochelle. Officials say an oil truck carrying 2,500 gallons of Officials say an oil trunk carrying 2,500 gallons of home heating oil was backing up to make a delivery to a college-owned house on Pryer Terrace when the oil started spewing out around 8:30 a.m. today.

Oil truck spills fuel in New Rochelle

Cleanup crews are on the scene of an oil spill near Iona College in New Rochelle. Officials say an oil truck carrying 2,500 gallons of Officials say an oil trunk carrying 2,500 gallons of home heating oil was backing up to make a delivery to a college-owned house on Pryer Terrace when the oil started spewing out around 8:30 a.m. today.

Washington scores 27, Iona downs NJIT 94-80

Jordan Washington scored 27 points and Iona broke away late in the first half to beat NJIT 94-80 on Wednesday night to win their third straight Washington scores 27, Iona downs NJIT 94-80 Jordan Washington scored 27 points and Iona broke away late in the first half to beat NJIT 94-80 on Wednesday night to win their third straight Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hHb8mR NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Jordan Washington scored 27 points and Iona broke away late in the first half to beat NJIT 94-80 on Wednesday night to win their third straight. Jon Severe added 21 points and Rickey McGill added 10 for the Gaels , who in their first-ever meeting against the Highlanders held them to 38 percent shooting from the floor.

New Rochelle Police Caution Residents About Potential Verizon Worker Scam

The New Rochelle Police Department is warning the community to be on high alert, as a scammer continues to pose as a Verizon Wireless employee and attempting to enter the homes of some of the most vulnerable parties in the city. According to police, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, a man claiming to be a Verizon employee appeared at the door of an elderly resident in the area of Pelham Road and Echo Avenue, requesting to be let in to "check equipment."

#WeAreCNR Campaign Gets $5 Million Boost To Save College Of New Rochelle

The College of New Rochelle's #WeAreCNR campaign got a big boost recently in the form of an anonymous $5 million donation as the school strives to remain as a standalone institution following financial misappropriations. In October, the school's Board of Trustees launched an extensive investigation into financial misappropriations that revealed approximately $20 million in payroll taxes that were not paid for eight quarters dating back to 2014 under the watch of former CNR President Judith Huntington, who resigned amid the probe.

Glass slippers and cleats

Submitted photo Lewistown native Nathan Kalin, right, took his soccer skills into the college ranks, and this year had what may be his most notable achievement in the sport to date - playing for a conference title with a first-year program. No one knows the truth of that statement better than Lewistown native and College of New Rochelle soccer coach Nate Kalin.

New Rochelle Delegates Head To DC For Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Summit

Since accept President Barack Obama's "My Brother's Keeper Challenge" to improve educational opportunities for the entire community last year, New Rochelle has been at the forefront in helping "embrace, engage and empower" students. Their hard work since becoming the first Westchester municipality to accept the challenge last April will come to fruition this week, after being invited by Obama himself to attend the final My Brother's Keeper National Summit at the White House.

Scarsdale H.S. Habitat for Humanity Club Holds Gingerbread House Sale

The Scarsdale Habitat for Humanity Club recently held its annual Gingerbread House building event to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Westchester in New Rochelle. The Scarsdale Habitat for Humanity Club recently held its annual Gingerbread House building event to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Westchester in New Rochelle.

Donald Allen Robinson

Mr. Robinson was born in New Rochelle, New York, on May 7, 1928, the son of the late Clayton Robinson and Dorothy Robinson. He worked for many years at Withers Tool and Die as a shipping and receiving clerk.
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VIDEO: Somers Men Inducted Into Westchester Senior Citizen Hall Of Fame

Jean Carol Anderson of New Rochelle was among those receiving a Special Recognition Award on Friday from the Westchester Senior Citizen Hall of Fame. Mount Kisco Mayor Michael Cindrich was among those receiving a Special Recognition Award on Dec. 2 from the Westchester County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame.

County Legislator Bringing ‘Toys For Tots’ Drive To New Rochelle Saturday

Westchester County Legislator Jim Maisano is gearing up to once again help his hometown New Rochelle get into the holiday spirit at his annual Toys for Tots event. Each year, for more than a decade, Maisano, a Marine Corps veteran, and his family have teamed with the Westchester Marine Corps League and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve around the holidays to host the Toys for Tots drive in an effort to assist some of the most disenfranchised members of the community.