The New Roc Harley Owners Group based in New Rochelle will host their annual Bike Run for Kids to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 19 at New Roc Harley Davidson, 8 Industrial Lane in New Rochelle. There will be a motorcycle ride , barbecue, raffles and more… Read More →
The City of New Rochelle held a ceremonial tree planting in observance of Arbor Day this morning at Library Green Park. City and library officials and the City Arborist were joined by staff and students from Isaac E. Young Middle School National Junior Honor Society in planting a Kwanzan cherry… Read More →
The League of Women Voters is holding two local forums for school board candidates in the coming week: Monday for Port Chester and Tuesday for Blind Brook. Details: Port Chester: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Port Chester High School Room 229, One Tamarack Road. Candidates for two open seats are incumbent Anne… Read More →
Local students who competed recently at the National School SCRABBLE Championship in Orlando, Fla., excelled, according to a tournament spokesperson. She reports that Seth Tilliss, a 6th grader from Bedford, was part of the O’Connor and Tilliss team, which came in 3rd place. He split the $2,000 3rd prize with… Read More →
City Manger Charles B. Strome and Finance Commissioner Howard Rattner this week announced the appointment of Dan Whittemore as City Assessor, effective May 2. He will assume the position of Louis “Chip” Perone who is retiring. According to a city announcement, Whittemore has over 25 years experience in the assessment… Read More →
A state police K-9 unit was brought in as part of a drug sweep at Port Chester High School Thursday, but no illegal substances were found. “We’re hoping that the sweep will serve as a deterrent,” Superintendent Thomas Elliott said today. Principal Mitchell Combs had sent a letter April 4… Read More →
The Pelham Art Center plans to shimmy, foxtrot and Charleston right into the Roaring Twenties on Saturday, May 14 at its “Gatsby Garden Party,” the Center’s 36th annual spring benefit. An announcement says, “Guests will feast on a three-course small plates gourmet dinner served at stations complete with decadent desserts,... Read More →
Larchmont mom Irene Byrne Ohl sent us a long note about her son, Mamaroneck High grad Gerard Ohl, who is headed abroad this week. She writes, “As parents, Ted and I are proud of the man Malcolm has become. In the year ahead, his deployment will surely test our nerves,... Read More →
Rye Country Day School students in grades Pre-K through four learned about Japanese art and culture recently when they participated in an afternoon of activities designed to raise funds for the people of Japan. The students stayed after school to take part in a number of Japanese inspired activities that… Read More →
A benefit concert featuring performances by the New York Festival Singers and Bethesda Baptist Church Choir will take place this Saturday, April 30 from 6:00 – 9:00PM, at the Bethesda Baptist Church, located at 71 Lincoln Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801. Tickets cost $15. The event is one of three… Read More →
