BRIEFS

Former B.B. Principal Schuelein appointed as sup’t in upstate NY

Former Blind Brook High School Principal Dr. Derek Schuelein has been busy as of late—jumping around to three different school districts within the span of just over a year.

JECTNYC to open at Rye Ridge

JECTNYC (jectnyc.com) has signed a long-term lease for 1,600 square feet in Rye Plaza at the back of the Rye Ridge Shopping Center.

Carver Center provides meals to P.C. children this summer

Port Chester Carver Center will again be providing healthy meals during the summer months to Port Chester School District children through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a federally-funded, state-administered program that serves free meals to children and teens in low-income areas.

David A. Stern, M.D. to open psychotherapy practice at Rye Plaza

David A. Stern, M.D. has signed a long-term office lease in the Rye Ridge Plaza Office Building and plans to open shortly. 

Eyesore is no more

The eyesore of a building that was once Rosalina Market at 167 Irving Ave. and had been destroyed by fire about a decade ago was finally demolished and turned into a pile of rubble on June 12.

Survey available to gauge priorities for PCSD American Rescue Plan funds

With American Rescue Plan funds came a responsibility—a duty expected of school districts to seek public input as to how that COVID-19 relief money should be spent.

HAVEN lounge to occupy ground floor at 125 North Main

RIPCO Real Estate’s Nina Becker has successfully brokered a 1,275-square-foot lounge called HAVEN in downtown Port Chester.

Fireworks to light up the night at PCHS on the Fourth of July

Although there were no fireworks this week in the Town of Rye to mark the 70% first dose adult COVID-19 vaccination rate in the State of New York, there will be a display of fireworks on the Fourth of July at Port Chester High School’s John Ryan Stadium.

Kohl’s to add Sephora, seeking beauty team

Sephora at Kohl’s is coming to New York this August and now Kohl’s is hiring skilled beauty team leaders and advisors to make the Sephora at Kohl’s experience come to life. Beauty advisors will help create the signature Sephora experience by providing customers with beauty consultations and assistance in product …

Friends of Crawford Park seek help for June 5 memorial garden planting

The Friends of Crawford Park are breaking ground on a new garden with a sentimental purpose on Saturday, June 5, and the organization’s president Laura Klein is seeking volunteers to partake in the endeavor.

RTP policies announced for 2021 beach season

Rye Town Park and Beach, located at 95 Dearborn Ave. in Rye, is open for the 2021 season. Resident and non-resident permits for the 2021 season are available for purchase.

Get up close to nature at Westchester County parks

Now that it’s warm out it’s the perfect time to get up close to nature at Westchester County Parks’ nature centers, rent canoes at Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem and go boating at Wampus Pond in Armonk. 

COVID-19 vaccinations now available at Costco

There’s a new “walk in and get your COVID shot” location in Port Chester – and that’s the Costco Pharmacy at 1 Westchester Ave.

COVID vaccines offered in P.C. on walk-in basis Sat. and Mon.

To continue the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination process in Port Chester and to make it as easy as possible to maximize the number of residents getting inoculated, the Salvation Army in Port Chester, in conjunction with Westchester County, is offering first dose Moderna vaccines to those 18 and older on Saturday, …

United Way seeking applications from non-profits for COVID-19 Relief Grants

United Way announced that in its continued response to the hardships created by COVID-19, it is accepting grant proposals from nonprofits in Westchester and Putnam counties. The organization will be awarding?grants up to $5,000?to nonprofits directly helping underprivileged or ALICE populations, those who are employed but are living paycheck-to-paycheck, who …