By the time Port Chester police arrived at an alleged shoplifting scene on Sunday, Jan. 12, the suspect had already left the area.

Port Chester police were called to the Stop & Shop at 25 Waterfront Pl. at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, after a 53-year-old man allegedly tried to shoplift.

A homeless man allegedly had no intention of paying for his shopping spree on Saturday, Jan. 4.

A man would not take no for an answer when he was denied access to a bar for allegedly being too intoxicated during his New Year’s festivities.

Do you remember “the Queen of Mean?”

 I rarely write about the same subject two columns in a row, so I hope regular Westmore News subscribers will be understanding this time out: along with perhaps thousands of others in and around our community, I’m still facing up to the reality of the forced closing of the Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center this coming Sunday, Jan. 12. 

The year 2019 was very special for Valerie Ianello and John Melfa, lifelong residents of Port Chester. 

Lawrence A. Rand, a two-term Rye Brook mayor, trustee and member of the Village’s and the Westchester County Ethics Boards, will be honored, along with nine other James Madison High School (Brooklyn) alums on the school’s Wall of Distinction. The induction ceremony will take place on April 26, 2020 at the school.

Dr. Joseph A. Camillo, DDS, 81, a resident of Rye Brook, died Jan. 12, 2020 after his battle with cancer.

Marian (Cox) Basso, 94, beloved wife of 35 years of the late Joseph P. Basso, Sr., died Jan. 10, 2020 at Hancock Hall in Danbury, Ct.

Rosa Delfico, 98, a longtime resident of Port Chester, died Jan. 13, 2020.

Janet S. Beal, 78, of Port Chester and formerly of Larchmont, died unexpectedly Dec. 26, 2019.

COMMUNITY UNITARIAN CHURCH AT WHITE PLAINS. 468 Rosedale Ave., White Plains. 10 a.m.: Sunday Services and Religious Education. Childcare available. The Rev. Meredith Garmon, pastor. 914/946-1660.