The New Rochelle Fire Department is slated to receive $316,080 in federal funds from a grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Sen. Charles Schumer announced the grant award Wednesday and said the fire department planned to use the money to update its breathing equipment and buy thermal… Read More →
The New Rochelle Public Library has a fascinating exhibit up now through Aug. 12 illuminating the 150-year history of the New Rochelle Fire Department. On display are medals, photographs, station bells and an original net used to catch people jumping from burning buildings. As explained in a release from librarian… Read More →
New Rochelle is a city that’s rightly proud of its age and history (Go, Huguenots!). On Friday, it will recognize a significant historical milestone: The New Rochelle Fire Department turns 150. Beginning Friday, look for a commemorative banner adorning Fire Station 1, on Harrison Street. Meantime, for a well-told account… Read More →
Sound Shore Medical Center’s recent first meeting of a support group for women coping with or who have survived breast cancer came with a little extra excitement. The group, called “Girls Night Out,” brought together 18 women for a cooking demonstration in a hospital atrium. Chef Brian MacMenamin of Post… Read More →
