... 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 ...
It was a four-peat for the Pelham Memorial High School hockey team, who once again hoisted the Section 1 Division II title trophy over their heads over the weekend after a lopsided win over John Jay at the Brewster Sports Arena. In front of a packed house in Putnam County, the Pelicans made it look easy, skating to a 6-1 win over the Indians, marking their fourth consecutive championship.
... 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.
Statue of Anne Hutchinson and her youngest child, Susannah, at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. Susannah was the only survivor of the family's massacre by natives at theirs home in what is now Pelham Bay Park, NY.
RICHMOND, Va. Freshman Sammy Mueller (Pelham, N.Y.) scored six goals and two in the final minute to propel the Virginia women's lacrosse team (1-1) to a 15-14 win over Richmond (1-1) on Wednesday night at Robins Stadium. Virginia scored the opening ...
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.
The archives of the University of Michigan contain a bound typewritten manuscript entitled "Toonervilles of the Empire State" by Felix E. Reifschneider, prepared in 1947. Among the fascinating summaries of tiny railroads and trolley lines that once crossed communities throughout the State of New York is a summary of the history of the Pelham Park and City Island Railway.
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 ...
Baseball is upon us again! It is time for pitchers and catchers to report to the Port St. Lucie training facility of the New York Mets and to the Tampa training facility of the New York Yankees. It seems, therefore, time to provide a little more background on the history of 19th century baseball in Pelham.
... ties. Elon was on the board first with a goal by Asher. The Cavaliers responded quickly when freshman Sammy Mueller (Pelham, N.Y.) scored her first collegiate goal to tie it up 1-1 with 25:51 to play in the first half. UVA took its first lead, 2-1, ...
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.
Cornelius Winter Bolton was a son of the Rev. Robert Bolton who founded Christ Church in Pelham Manor.
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.
Pelham's newest Mexican restaurant Cantina Lobos will launch Books and Burritos Thursday with a discussion and book signing with novelist Kris D'Agostino, the author of the newly released book "The Antiques." "The Antiques," published by Scribner, is a heartbreaking, nimble, laugh-out-loud funny send-up of modern family life, according to a release.
... Los Angeles for innovation and technology; Clarissa Castillo of Houston for accounting and math; Jonathan Salama of Pelham, New York, for media and entertainment; and Debora Gonzalez of Miami for healthcare and science. Suyapa Melendez, Maria ...
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.
... employees, according to lohud.com., 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 ...
... went from Tarrytown to Mamaroneck to Briarcliff and back to Tarrytown. His own journey took him from Tarrytown to Pelham to Mamaroneck and back to Tarrytown. "He's a real professional manager and I only hope that I can do as well," Slingerland said ...
... 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." ...
... $12/students, seniors, and members and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803. RT @RobertCox : I am posting a series of 200 health & safety violations I catalogued. I will do them in batches ...
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.