Category: New Rochelle, NY

New Rochelle Opera To Honor Maestro Anton Coppola

New Rochelle Opera, celebrating 32 years of bringing quality opera to Westchester County, will honor Maestro Anton Coppola at its Annual Spring Gala on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 6:30 pm at The Fountainhead, located at 55 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY. The annual event is the Company’s largest fundraiser.

Community Rallies Around Westchester Family Affected By Fatal Fire

Firefighters from New Rochelle are offering an assist to crews battling a four-alarm blaze at a Yonkers apartment building. WESTCHESTER COUNTY N.Y. – Concerned friends of a Westchester family that lost their home to this week’s fatal four-alarm fire have set up a fundraising campaign to help them offset costs as they expect their second child.

Westchester County Association Forms Task Force Sets Roundtables to…

One of the most significant economic development trends dramatically affecting our region today is Smart Growth, a concept the Westchester County Association pioneered in Westchester through our Blueprint for Westchester five years ago. It emphasized:mixed-use development; sustainable, walkable cities; and upgrading our infrastructure, among other things.

Westchester County Association Forms Task Force Sets Roundtables to…

One of the most significant economic development trends dramatically affecting our region today is Smart Growth, a concept the Westchester County Association pioneered in Westchester through our Blueprint for Westchester five years ago. It emphasized:mixed-use development; sustainable, walkable cities; and upgrading our infrastructure, among other things.

New Rochelle Police Locate Missing Autistic Child Left on Bus…

New Rochelle Police Locate Missing Autistic Child Left on Bus Overnight in Frigid Conditions, Bus Monitor and Bus Driver Arrested New Rochelle Police Locate Missing Autistic Child Left on Bus Overnight in Frigid Conditions, Bus Monitor and Bus Driver Arrested UPDATE 3:25 PM BUS DRIVER AND BUS MONITOR ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD NEW ROCHELLE, NY — New Rochelle Police and Westchester County Police are engaged in a search for a missing non-verbal, autistic child, last seen at 22:00 hours getting on a Mile Square School Bus at or near Frank Davis Court at Heritage Homes in downtown New Rochelle. The bus was going to the Doyle Center in Mount Vernon.

New Rochelle Police Search for Missing Autistic Child

New Rochelle Police and Westchester County Police are engaged in a search for a missing non-verbal, autistic child, last seen at 22:00 hours getting on a Mile Square School Bus at or near Frank Davis Court at Heritage Homes in downtown New Rochelle. The bus was going to the Doyle Center in Mount Vernon.

Norwalk Man Facing Assault and Other Charges After Chase on the Hutch

A Connecticut man is facing numerous criminal charges after he led Westchester County Police on a chase Wednesday night on the Hutchinson River Parkway, rammed two police cars and injured several officers before being subdued and placed under arrest. Three police officers – two from Westchester County and one from Harrison – were injured in the incident, which occurred about 9 p.m. James Rozsa, 24, of Ingalls Avenue, Norwalk, was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, a felony, and Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree, misdemeanors.

Westchester Woman, 30, Charged With Murdering 60-Year-Old Boyfriend

A New Rochelle woman is facing life in prison after being indicted on murder charges alleging she killed her boyfriend. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Jonitha Alston, 30, was arraigned on an indictment charging her with individual counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the death of her 60-year-old boyfriend.

JCC Bomb Threats Hit Close To Home For Scarsdale Assemblywoman

Hate hit close to home for some local Westchester County politicians , as a pair of Hudson Valley Jewish community centers were among more than a dozen forced to evacuate throughout the country after being targeted by bomb threats. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, the Jewish Community Center on the Hudson was evacuated in Tarrytown, when a bomb threat was made, Police Lt.

New Rochelle Woman, 30, Charged With Murdering 60-Year-Old Boyfriend

A New Rochelle woman is facing life in prison after being indicted on murder charges alleging she killed her boyfriend. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Jonitha Alston, 30, was arraigned on an indictment charging her with individual counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the death of her 60-year-old boyfriend.

Anger Roils City Hall.

… call the police.) The issue that drew the biggest reaction was the County Executive plan to privatize the Westchester County by leasing it for 15 years to an investment firm which he detailed in his preliminary 10-minute address. Mr. Astorino said …

Bomb threats at New Rochelle, Tarrytown JCCs

… Tarrytown police were called to the facility at 371 S. Broadway at 9:13 a.m., Sgt. James Kovacs said. Westchester County police said they sent their bomb squad and cleared the scene at 10:55 a.m. “My office has been in contact with local police and …

New Rochelle Man Found Guilty in the Shooting Death of an Iona College Student

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.

Man, 24, Faces Numerous Charges After Chase On Hutch Injures Three Officers

A 24-year-old Norwalk man is facing assault and numerous other criminal charges after he led Westchester County Police on a chase Wednesday night on the Hutchinson River Parkway, rammed two police cars and injured several officers before being subdued and placed under arrest, according to Kieran O’Leary, public information officer for Westchester County Police. Three police officers – two from Westchester County and one from Harrison – were injured in the incident, which occurred about 9 p.m., O’Leary said.

New Rochelle Teenager Found Guilty Of Murdering Iona College Student

A New Rochelle teenager is facing life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of murdering an Iona College student last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said on Tuesday that Stivenson Desir, 19, was found guilty of one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after he shot and killed Iona student Brandon Lawrence in Lincoln Park last spring.

Teenager Found Guilty Of Murdering Westchester College Student

A New Rochelle teenager is facing life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of murdering an Iona College student last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said on Tuesday that Stivenson Desir, 19, was found guilty of one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after he shot and killed Iona student Brian Lawrence in Lincoln Park last spring.

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.

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.

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.

02/10 Celebrate Awards Season at Marquee Night, the Picture House Winter Party 7 PM

Friday, February 10th marks the start of a new tradition for the Picture House Regional Film Center as the non-profit, independent movie theater celebrates awards season with their first-ever Academy Awards pre-party. Marquee Night – TPH’s winter party fundraiser will unite film lovers from throughout Westchester County as they don their best “Red Carpet Ready” attire for dancing, dinner, and more at the beautiful Glen Island Harbour Club overlooking Long Island Sound.

Man Sentenced For Westchester Real Estate Scam Recorded On Video

A man has been sentenced to up to four years in state prison after being convicted of fraudulently representing himself as a lawyer in a real estate deal and bilking his New Rochelle victim out of more than $30,000. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced on Tuesday that Daniel Stern, 52, of City Island has been sentenced to between two and four years in prison after being convicted of a felony charge of third-degree grand larceny.

Four years after Sandy Hook, N.Y. gun show returns to record crowds

Four years after Sandy Hook, N.Y. gun show returns to record crowds As many as 5,000 people were expected to attend the first gun and knife show since 2012. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – At 8:30 a.m., the line to enter Saturday’s gun and knife show was already wrapped around the side of the Westchester County Center.

Monroe College Names Marc M. Jerome President

… Alumni Relations Committee at the Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, NJ, and is a board member of the Westchester County Association, as well as the Association of Proprietary Colleges. He graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a …