David Tapia
Recent Stories
Libraries, like ice cream, aren’t just for children
There are two main misconceptions about libraries that Robin Lettieri has been trying to dispel. “A lot of people assume that the only thing we have for them is books and that we only provide services to children,” Lettieri, director of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, said during an ice cream social at the Haseco Avenue building on Tuesday, July 23. “But we offer much more than that to our communities.”
PA system deemed ‘a collector’s item’ to be replaced at Blind Brook MS/HS
Though various building improvements across the Blind Brook School District are in the process of consideration for a large-scale bond project, one upgrade is already expected to be completed by the next school year: a new PA system at the Middle/High School.
Two BSA Troop 400 Scouts earn wings for work in garden
For many members of the BSA, the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, becoming an Eagle Scout is a lifelong dream. It requires members to earn at least 21 merit badges, serve at least six months in a leadership position within the group, attend a Scoutmasters conference and take charge of a community service project—all before turning 18.
PCFD snuffs out two fires
The Port Chester Fire Department saw two fires last week, though neither resulted in injuries of firefighters or residents.
Toiletries thief arrested
A Port Chester police officer was called to the Acme Market at 261 S. Ridge St. on Thursday, July 18, to assist a Rye Brook police officer with an alleged shoplifter.
Stealing a $22 razor
Reports of an active larceny brought Port Chester police officers to the Walgreens at 107 N. Main St. on Wednesday, July 17.
Alleged Ulta bandits arrested
Port Chester police officers arrested a couple on Sunday, July 19, who were allegedly connected to numerous shoplifting incidents at Ulta Beauty stores across the state, including the one at 445 Boston Post Rd.
Port Chester software startup looks to change the housing game
David Cortez is no stranger to success in the real estate development industry, even though he’s still in the process of building a start-up company, Foretold, that he hopes will transform it.
School board keeps leadership the same for 2024-25 school year
When former Blind Brook Board of Education Trustee Scott Jaffee left at the end of the 2023-24 school year after six years of service, he offered the cohort some words of advice: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” And the board began the new school year by sticking to his words.
