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New Rochelle Celebrates Glen Island Bridge Reopening Ahead of Schedule
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (300+ words) NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 17, 2026) " Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins joined officials and community members to celebrate the early reopening of the Glen Island Bridge, a historic structure originally constructed in 1930. The bridge, a vital access point to Glen Island Park,…...
Westchester Police Honor ESU Officers for Sprain Lake Rescue and Bear Mountain Bridge Operation
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (398+ words) WHITE PLAINS, NY (May 17, 2026) " The Westchester County Police Department honored multiple Emergency Service Unit officers for their actions during two separate rescue and apprehension operations involving a suspect in Sprain Lake and a man threatening to jump from the Bear…...
New Rochelle Police Honor Officers, Civilian Employee and Citizen at Annual Awards Ceremony
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (182+ words) NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 17, 2026) " The New Rochelle Police Department recognized several officers and community members during its annual awards ceremony, honoring what the department described as "outstanding service and dedication." In a statement posted by the department, police congratulated those…...
New Rochelle Police Dedicate Harbor Patrol Boat to Fallen Detective Mark S. Gado
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (265+ words) NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 17, 2026) " The New Rochelle Police Department announced it has dedicated a police boat in honor of former Detective Mark S. Gado, describing the ceremony as part of a longstanding law enforcement tradition recognizing fallen officers. In a statement…...
New Rochelle Civilian Complaint Review Board Has Never Met, Training Delayed With No Scheduled Date
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (205+ words) NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 17, 2026) " The New Rochelle Civilian Complaint Review Board, seated nearly a year ago, has never held a single meeting, and the primary training component required before members can begin reviewing police misconduct complaints has been delayed with…...
New Rochelle Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (267+ words) NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. (May 15, 2026) " The City of New Rochelle marked Jewish American Heritage Month with a ceremony at City Hall on May 11, featuring remarks from elected officials, a historical presentation by the city historian, and a library grant announcement. "We didn't…...
New Rochelle Council Member Defends Low-Key Jewish Heritage Event, Promises More Outreach Next Year
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (771+ words) NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 14, 2026) " Council Member Matt Stern (District 6), who organized and MC'd the city's Jewish American Heritage Month Recognition Ceremony on May 11, is defending the decision to limit public promotion of the event while acknowledging that outreach could have…...
Dr. Camille Edwards-Thomas Named Assistant Superintendent in New Rochelle
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (277+ words) Talk of the Sound NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 14, 2026) " The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education has appointed Dr. Camille Edwards-Thomas as Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services. This decision was made at the board meeting last night,…...
Goats Fest Returns to Ward Acres Park in New Rochelle
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (152+ words) NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 14, 2026) " Ward Acres Park will host Goats Fest on June 6, celebrating the return of a visiting herd of goats that assist in clearing invasive plants. This family-friendly event will take place from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. and includes live music…...
Larchmont Announces Renovation of Flint Park Fields A & B
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (149+ words) LARCHMONT, NY (May 14, 2026) " The Village of Larchmont is set to begin the next phase of improvements at Flint Park, focusing on renovations of Fields A & B, known as the "Flint Front." This project is part of the village"s ongoing…...