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... here are my own (or those of commenters), and not those of my (unnamed) employer. The story of the College of New Rochelle is horrifying. Apparently -- and I have no knowledge beyond the press account -- the college skipped payroll tax payments for ...
A serial groper that allegedly victimized multiple New Rochelle women in 2014 has registered as a sex offender living in Orangeburg, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. On four separate occasions over a near two-week span in June 2014, New Rochelle native Guillermo Merino, 41, grabbed the buttocks of various women without consent or purpose while walking through the city, according to authorities.
... Ray Rice spoke Thursday at a Mount Vernon youth conference with the theme of "second chances." Rice was the New Rochelle standout running back who quickly became a star player and went on to win a Super Bowl, but it all came crashing down in 2014 ...
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.
Bronxville High School junior Andrew Babyak took home three gold medals and a silver at the Section I Boys Swimming Championship finals at Felix Festa Middle School in West Nyack on Feb. 8. Babyak, who swims for the New Rochelle-Bronxville combined team, placed first in the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle individual events. He also won a gold medal in the 200-yard freestyle relay as a member of the team, which currently holds the fastest time in the state in that discipline, and a silver medal as a member of the 400-yard freestyle relay.
Isaac E. Young Middle School in New Rochelle recently launched its inaugural Start with Hello, a Sandy Hook Promise initiative that teaches students to reach out to those who may be dealing with chronic social isolation. Sandy Hook's Promise trained 40 student leaders, also called Castle Ambassadors, to promote a connected and inclusive school community, according a release from the City School District of New Rochelle.
New Rochelle High School's Science Olympiad team participated in the Lower Hudson Valley Regional Science Olympiad Competition on Saturday, Feb. 11, receiving high scores in several categories. The squad competed in all of the 23 events at the regional Science Olympiad against 45 teams from Westchester and Rockland.
The Long, Lonesome Road Sam Friend, 28, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjoist, composer, arranger, and bandleader known for his command of the blues, rock, funk, and traditional jazz. Based in New Orleans and hailing from New Rochelle, N.Y., he interned at Jazz at Lincoln Center and received a degree in musical composition from Amherst College, composing and performing a 40-minute jazz suite, "The One of Us," for 40 musicians, including big-band, nonet, and acapella.
IMAGE: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases is an authoritative peer-reviewed journal published monthly online with open access options and in print dedicated to diseases transmitted to humans by insects or animals.... view more New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2017-The mosquito-borne Zika virus might be able to infect and reproduce in a variety of common animal species, and a new study looked at 16 different types of animals, including goats, pigeons, raccoons, and ducks, to determine their potential to serve as hosts for Zika virus.
... at the competition at White Plains High School, coming away with second place, according to Lohud.com. New Rochelle cheerleaders also took the title for their division -- large school, small team, lohud.com reported. Putnam Valley also bested Pearl ...
... of the Catholic Woman's Club. She was a graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River and the College of New Rochelle. She is survived by three children, John W. Whalen, Jr. and his wife Constance of Fairhaven, Mark E. Whalen and his wife Cherilyn ...
... adopters" who wanted to see the tropical island, said Tom Popper, president of Insight Cuba, a tour operator in New Rochelle, N.Y. "The number of passengers we were sending tripled in very short order, and it lasted all of 2015 and most of 2016," he ...
Jimmie Taylor scored 28 points and Rider snapped a two-game losing skid by upsetting Iona, 103-85 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference battle Sunday Taylor scores 28, leads Rider to upset win at Iona, 103-85 Jimmie Taylor scored 28 points and Rider snapped a two-game losing skid by upsetting Iona, 103-85 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference battle Sunday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lxmNWj NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Jimmie Taylor scored 28 points and Rider snapped a two-game losing skid by upsetting Iona, 103-85 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference battle Sunday. The loss knocked Iona out of a second-place tie with St. Peter's, which beat Fairfield, 74-55 on Sunday.
CBS New York reports that the century-old house at 9 Meadow Lane in New Rochelle was the pride of the Pride of the Yankees when he lived there from 1928 to 1933 with his parents. "Not a bad joint is it?" Gehrig told a New York Sun reporter shortly after taking over the house, according to the station.
... led to an immediate surge by "early adopters," said Tom Popper, president of Insight Cuba, a tour operator in New Rochelle, N.Y. "The number of passengers we were sending tripled in very short order, and it lasted all of 2015 and most of 2016," he ...
The City School District of New Rochelle announced Friday the appointment of Michael A. Tromblee as the new director of technology. The Board of Education approved Tromblee's appointment at its meeting last week.
... adopters" who wanted to see the tropical island, said Tom Popper, president of Insight Cuba, a tour operator in New Rochelle, N.Y. "The number of passengers we were sending tripled in very short order, and it lasted all of 2015 and most of 2016," he ...
New Rochelle Opera kicks off its 2017 season with a tribute to Marta Eggerth on Sunday, March 12, 2017. The fundraiser will be held at The Fountainhead, located at 55 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY.
New Rochelle High School visual arts students participated in the regional Mamaroneck Artists' Guild program, "2017 Young Artists on the Rise" and were honored at a reception at the MAG Gallery in Larchmont on Feb. 1. Eleven New Rochelle students won awards at the show: Nasreen Ahmed, 11th grade; Siena Callegari, 11th grade; Anne Hessel, 9th grade; Natalie Hernandez, 12th grade; Adina Hoppenstein, 12th grade; Amen Hussain, 11th grade; Eduardo Lopez, 11th grade; Fernanda Lujan, 11th grade; Colleen Maria, 12th grade; Jose Rodriguez, 12th grade; and Isaiah Shaw, 12th grade.
Iona Preparatory will hold a Centennial Art Exhibit on Monday, February 6th through Friday, February 10th at the Upper School, 255 Wilmot Rd. in New Rochelle. Drawings, paintings, photographs & sculptures will be on display from Iona Prep Students at the Upper and Lower Schools, Alumni, Alumni Parents and Christian Brothers.
The College of New Rochelle swim teams fell to Bard College in their Dual Meet finale for the season. Despite the loss, the women's team achieved their best record in recent history, doubling last year's win total, while the men completed their first ever season with a 2-7 mark.
In a second half that featured six lead changes and seven tied up moments, The College of New Rochelle Men's Basketball team came out victorious with a 79-71 road win over John Jay College in non-conference action Wednesday night. Freshmen Hunter Schenkel was key for the Blue Angels down the stetch.
The College of New Rochelle Women's Basketball team ran into a red hot Valley Forge squad in non-conference action Saturday afternoon. In the end, CNR would fall by a 75-57 margin, and in the process lost its third straight.
... road games, the final three of the regular season. Before the stretch, Iona hosts Siena at 7:00 pm on Tuesday. NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Behind a career-high 29 points from Sam Cassell Jr., the Iona College men's basketball team won a sixth straight game ...
On Friday, March 3, 2017, the Boys & Girls of New Rochelle is hosting its 9th Annual BE GREAT gala at The Surf Club on the Sound. BE GREAT is a festive celebration highlighting the work of the Club and honoring individuals and businesses who have demonstrated a commitment to the youth and families in New Rochelle.
The STRIVE Leadership Academy of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau will present their performance show "Primavera" on Wednesday, March 8th, 6:00pm in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library. Primavera will feature poetry, theater, dance, art, music and much more.
The New Rochelle Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for the New Rochelle Youth Council. The Youth Council offers young people in grades 8-11 the opportunity to be a part of a selected group of individuals who are concerned with youth-related issues within the community.
The City School District of New Rochelle and the City of New Rochelle have joined forces in an innovative program to offer people healthy lifestyle tips and practices. The "Healthy New Rochelle Fit Challenge," which launched Feb. 1 and concludes in May with a community health fair, is offering participants useful tools to make positive healthy lifestyle changes.
Two New Rochelle High School students are making a name for themselves in science research, winning recognition among their peers and advancing to the Upstate Junior Science and Humanities Symposia competition on March 7 at SUNY Albany. Melanie Anaya and Ana Acevedo, both seniors, competed with over 500 students in the Westchester-Rockland Division of the Junior Science and Humanities Symposia , a program designed to challenge and engage students grades 9 through 12 in science, technology, engineering or mathematics .
... bakery. Before I came here, I was living in Bethel, Conn., and had an industrial catering business. I worked in New Rochelle, Larchmont, Mamaroneck... All around that area. G: There were five of us boys, and one girl. My father was born in Italy, my ...
Spanish-speaking parents of Davis Elementary students in New Rochelle learned to replicate the reading style of teachers so that they could read to their children at home, during a recent workshop held in the public library. The effort was such a success that a second workshop is planned for this school year, according to a release from the City School District of New Rochelle.
... on Valentine's Day, including four boys (Baby Grigoreva of Greenwich, Baby Mulcahy of Larchmont, Baby Torres of New Rochelle and Baby Zanetti of Rye Brook) and three girls (Baby Campo of New York City, Baby Namegabe of Larchmont and Baby Parker of ...
... who wanted to see the tropical island, said Tom Popper, president of Insight Cuba , a tour operator in New Rochelle, N.Y. "The number of passengers we were sending tripled in very short order, and it lasted all of 2015 and most of 2016," he said. ...
The College of New Rochelle men's basketball team picked up a huge Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference victory thanks to a 93-86 win over SUNY-ESF in action on Saturday. The win puts New Rochelle in the driver's seat for post-season play, with one league game remaining against Pratt Institute on Monday.
The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will present a free, festive program celebrating the diverse regional dance traditions of Mexico's rich cultural history on Saturday, March 11th, from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm, in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library. In elaborate, colorful costumes and with superb skill and artistry, the members of the acclaimed dance company will perform dances specific to the various diverse regions of Mexico.
A free family concert, "An Afternoon of Celtic Harp Music," will be performed by the Westchester Harp Ensemble in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library on Sunday, March 12th, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The varied program of traditional & popular Celtic tunes will include the world premiere of "Two Calypso," composed by Allan Colin and arranged for harp by Lois Colin, as well as classic pieces arranged for the harp: Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel & The Little Fountain.
The College of New Rochelle has announced it will introduce three additional sports teams in fall 2017-women's soccer, men's cross country, and men's baseball. With these additions, the College will offer a total of 13 NCAA Division III men's and women's teams competing in the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Stivenson Desir of 759 Main Street, New Rochelle, New York was found guilty today after a jury trial in front of Judge Barry Warhit of: On April 3, 2016 at approximately 3:17 a.m., the New Rochelle Police Department received several 911 calls reporting that shots had been fired in Lincoln Park. When they arrived on the scene, they found the victim lying face down in the center field area of the ball field.
The New Rochelle Public Library and the Zonta Club of New Rochelle will present a three-part film series, "Extraordinary Women," on three Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm during the month of March. The free movies will be shown on the big screen of the Ossie Davis Theater.
