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The owner of a large commercial property in Port Chester is facing hundreds of code violations in the wake of a fire last month that was stopped before causing any major damage.

Village inspectors said they found 466 violations of building, zoning and fire codes at 200 William St., a 139,000-square-foot former factory-warehouse bordered by William, Oak and Smith streets. Assistant Village Manager Christopher Steers told village leaders in an email today:

In sum about 40 tenant spaces within the structure have been built out over the last several years without any permits and or C/O’s (certificates of occupancy) being issued. The multiple violations relate to permitting and C/O violations, prohibited uses, electrical hazards, egress violations, fire systems violations, and numerous other related violations. The most egregious violation relates to the sprinkler system being compromised due to the unlawful build outs. Further, a notice of violation was issued in April of 2011 for failure to obtain the required fire inspection.

In response to a number of resident requests for information about crime prevention, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association are jointly sponsoring a Crime Prevention Workshop at the VFW/Senior Center located at 1288 Boston Post Road on Wednesday at 7 p.m. A similar seminar was offered three years ago at the Weaver Street Firehouse.

Representatives of the Town’s Police Department will be on hand to answer questions as will Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson and Town Administrator Steve Altieri. For more information please contact Supervisor Nancy Seligson at 381-7805.

The Ursuline School this morning released its second statement on the suicide of a 14-year-old student earlier this week. The school’s statement is apparently in response to the Yonkers police department’s own press release last night.

Here’s the statement, attributed to Principal Eileen Davidson:

The Ursuline School has lost a wonderful young member of its close-knit community of students. Our grief is overwhelming. Eira Maghuyop loved our school and was fully engaged in Ursuline’s campus life. Our staff continues to take care of our students as they mourn, and we pray for Eira’s family. Those are our priorities.

Unfortunately, our grief has been compounded by the erroneous reports on the Internet and among some news organizations that Eira’s death was in part the result of bullying at Ursuline. We are reassured by the Yonkers Police Department statement that their investigation “has not revealed any evidence to support that bullying was a factor in this incident.”

We thank the community, our alumnae and friends for the outpouring of support. We continue to offer our students counseling, peer mediation, a personal development program, and peer ministry. We will also continue our chapter of Teenangels, a nationwide program of specially trained teens who promote Internet safety and cyberbullying awareness and prevention.

From New Rochelle School District Spokesman Paul Costiglio, the following:

“On a recent trip to Washington DC, 33 AP US Government and Politics students from New Rochelle High School visited the White House, Supreme Court and were on the Hill in the House chamber for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ emotional resignation. The delegation also met privately with Congresswoman Nita Lowey. One student, Benjamin Helfand, was Representative Lowey’s guest at a meet and greet with House Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi and then attended the State of the Union Address.

(Helfand and Pelosi. Photo provided.)

Yonkers Police said late Thursday afternoon that their investigation into the death of a 14-year-old Ursuline School student Tuesday night in a home on Newkirk Road “has not revealed any evidence to support that bullying was a factor in this incident.”

Police said their investigation remains open and asked anyone with relevant information to call the department’s Detective Division at (914) 377-7724.

Some media reports had suggested bullying triggered or contributed to the girl’s apparent suicide; an anti-bullying page on Facebook set up in her memory had collected more than 13,000 supporters as of Thursday afternoon.

Also, prior to the Yonkers police department’s statement, State Sen. Jeff Klein, citing the media reports, issued a press release noting his interest in anti-bullying efforts. Klein said he planned to deactivate his own Facebook page for 24 hours, starting Thursday at 6 p.m., to “stand in solidarity” with the girl’s friends and others who seek to combat bullying.

The Ursuline School, in a statement Wednesday, said it was “deeply saddened” by the death and had made extra counselors available to students and staff.

The Journal News generally does not identify the victims of suicides that occur in private locations or report in detail on such incidents.

Larchmont Mayor Josh Mandell is the featured speaker at the next Issues Breakfast of The League of Women Voters of Larchmont/Mamaroneck, set for Friday at 8:15 a.m. at The Nautilus Diner on Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. The cost is $8, payable at the door.

The Westchester Burger Company’s newest outlet in Rye Brook really has something for everyone — including vegetarians. After all, why should meat-eaters have all the fun when it comes to burgers!

( Tania Savayan / The Journal News )

This ”Greenhouse” burger, an 8-ounce veggie patty, comes with avocado, frisee, caramelized onions and remoulade. I didn’t get to try it — this photo comes from Mary Lynn’s great burger round-up this past Sunday — but I must admit, it looks very tempting indeed.

So that begs the question — Where else can you get a great veggie burger?

Let me know in the comments field (or on Facebook or Twitter). We might use your suggestions in an upcoming story!

Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer will explain why voters should make him president in 2012 on Journal News/LoHud.com columnist Phil Reisman’s “High Noon” radio program today at noon.

Roemer is a Republican presidential hopeful.

“High Noon” airs from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays on WVOX 1460 AM and online on www.wvox.com.

Or check back at LoHud.com during the show for a link.

Call in with your opinion during the show at 914-636-0110.

Pelham’s Will Cullen scores on Rye goalie Aidan Talgo during their game at Playland. Pelham won 5-0.

See more photos of Pelham vs Rye hockey

The Ursuline School, an all-girls school in New Rochelle, issued a statement Wednesday afternoon in response to the unexpected death of one of its students.

The full statement reads: “The Ursuline School is deeply saddened by the loss of a fine young member of our school community. Today, we have visited our student’s family and offered comfort. We have held special assemblies for all of our students, who are in mourning. We have made available extra counselors to students and staff. Our hearts and prayers are with the young woman’s family in their grief.”

Anyone with additional information about the victim is welcome to contact Staff Writer Ned P. Rauch at 914.694.5063 or erauch@lohud.com.