3 propositions, 2 Board of Ed. seats on the B.B. ballot this Tuesday, May 21
The Blind Brook School District will be hosting its annual election and budget vote on Tuesday, May 21. This year, voters will cast their ballots to determine the fate of three propositions and to select candidates for two Board of Education seats vacated by Jeffrey Mensch and Scott Jaffee in the old gymnasium at Ridge Street School from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Drunk driver blocks King Street
On Monday, May 5, the steady sound of a car honk caught the attention of a Port Chester police officer driving down Willett Avenue.
Homeless man hits bouncer
A security guard for the Glamour Nightclub at 114 N. Main St. called Port Chester police to report he had allegedly been suddenly attacked at work on Sunday, May 12.
Shoplifter tries to prove innocence with fraudulent Target receipt
A report of an alleged shoplifter brought Port Chester police officers to the Target at 495 Boston Post Rd. on Tuesday, May 7.
The Sharing Shelf builds stable Teen Boutique
Port Chester-based nonprofit offers fashionable clothing to Westchester teenagers in financial need
Deborah Blatt said teenagers don’t just endure the typical tribulations associated with clothing insecurity. The process of walking through a store, picking out something that catches the eye, trying it on and walking out with items that convey their personality and style is completely foreign to some teenagers, she urged. To help some teens enjoy that feeling, The Sharing Shelf—a clothing bank in Port Chester that serves people in need across the county—has opened a permanent store-like environment adjacent to their warehouse at 47 Purdy Ave.: Teen Boutique.
CreatiCon returns to Blind Brook Schools
Reinvigorated event to be more expansive, community driven
It’s been several years since CreatiCon has graced the Blind Brook Middle/High School halls. But Thursday, May 16 will reintroduce the event to the building, albeit slightly different than it used to be, as the district isn’t the same as it was five years ago.
Drunk driver blocks traffic
While stationed in a lot on South Regent Street, a Port Chester police officer was approached by a passerby claiming someone was disrupting traffic while attempting to park near the intersection of South Regent and Clinton streets on Wednesday, May 1.
P.C. man accused of choking coworker
A 70 Purdy Ave. resident was arrested by Port Chester police officers on Tuesday, Apr. 30, for allegedly choking his coworker the previous day.
Bull in a clothing shop
An employee of the New Era Fashion store at 107 Westchester Ave. called Port Chester police on Tuesday, Apr. 30, to request help in removing a drunk man from the building.
Greenwich man arrested after alleged drunken hit and run
The Port Chester police received a call on Friday, May 3, from a person claiming to be following a Honda Civic they had witnessed strike a pedestrian on Boston Post Road.
P.C. Historical Society explores women’s suffragist movement
Group podcast discussions look to discover complicated past of the 19th Amendment
To reintroduce all the nuances seen in the history of the voting rights movement to those interested, the Port Chester Historical Society partnered with the Read, Talk, Act book club to host a discussion on the 19th Amendment titled: “How Did We Get Here?”—with Grangenois-Thomas, who founded the reading group, at the helm.
Fighting for the right to a safe workplace
Sustainable Port Chester Alliance hosts Workers Memorial Day event to help protect laborers from being taken advantage of
The Sustainable Port Chester Alliance held a Workers Memorial Day commemoration at Summerfield Park on Thursday, Apr. 25. On the windy morning, representatives of workers’ unions, local, state and federal politicians and laborers who live in Port Chester gathered to speak on rights and safety.
R.T. Council considers taking an elected job off the ballot
Public may be voting to determine whether the receiver of taxes is elected or appointed in November
When Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman introduced three resolutions to the public at the regular Town Council meeting on Apr. 18, he was aware the last of the propositions could ruffle some feathers. “The third measure, and I know this will be somewhat controversial,” he said in the meeting room of the Crawford Mansion Community Center that night, “is to set the date for a public hearing for Local Law No. 3, which is to change the position of receiver of taxes from an elected to an appointed office.”
Disturbance at home
A reported domestic dispute at a house on Westview Avenue resulted in the arrest of a man on Friday, Apr. 26.
Caught on camera stealing beer
A 231 William St. resident was arrested by Port Chester police officers on Wednesday, Apr. 24, several days after he allegedly stole a case of beer from the Stop & Shop at 25 Waterfront Pl.
Drunk driver stops traffic
Port Chester police officers were called to the intersection of South Main Street and Westchester Avenue on Tuesday, Apr. 23 after receiving reports of a car accident blocking the flow of traffic.
Out-of-towner over the limit
A Port Chester police officer was patrolling North Main Street when they allegedly witnessed the driver of a black Chevrolet Equinox perform a traffic violation on Monday, Apr. 29.
Crawford cooking class starts off with dessert
First of four free professionally taught cooking classes offers residents Passover sweets
When Cara Tannenbaum looked around the Crawford Mansion Community Center kitchen, she saw a group of people from various backgrounds. A married couple, their houseguest, a mother-daughter pair, a retired educator and this Westmore News reporter stood before her as the first cohort of her free culinary classes at the facility.
Passover amidst peril
Despite the war abroad, Port Chester Rabbi pushes Jewish community to celebrate holiday with mirth
Jewish communities around the world have had a difficult time finding something to celebrate in the last several months. War broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, after the terrorist organization killed more than 1,200 people and took 248 hostage.
Wandering with a knife
A group of people flagged down a Port Chester police officer to report a homeless man had allegedly brandished a knife at them in a King Street parking lot on Sunday, Apr. 21.
Alleged drunk driver hits two pedestrians
A report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle brought Port Chester police officers to the intersection of Poningo Street and Westchester Avenue on Sunday, Apr. 21.
Swerved into parked cars
Port Chester police officers reported to Poningo Street after receiving reports of a man attempting to leave the scene of a car accident on Sunday, Apr. 21.
Drugs found on shoplifter
Illegal drugs were allegedly found on a 21-year-old woman after she was arrested by Port Chester police officers for allegedly stealing $460 worth of merchandise from the Marshalls at 20 Waterfront Pl.
Dozed off drunk driver
A white Chevrolet Trailblazer caught the eye of a Port Chester police officer as they were patrolling North Main Street on Sunday, Apr. 21.
Proposed OSHA fire service changes ignite debate among firefighters
608 pages of modifications may be too burdensome for some fire departments to handle, especially volunteers
A longstanding federal guide regarding fire department safety may see some large-scale changes, which would impact all fire brigades across the country, including the Port Chester Fire Department.
A busy week for firefighters battling blazes across P.C.
The Port Chester Fire Department has had an active week, which Fire Chief Angelo Sposta described as reflective of a trend for the last four months.
Blind Brook school board adopts $59.98 million 2024-25 budget
District avoids breaking tax cap by dipping into reserves
With no comments regarding its content from its members or the public, the Blind Brook Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt a $59.98 million 2024-25 spending plan during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 16.
Afterschool program at Blind Brook aims to give students a helping hand
High schooler creates Homework Helpers, a tutoring initiative that provides academic support, social bonds for elementary school students
Getting kids to sit down and do their homework can be a chore. As a mom of two Blind Brook students, Allison Conte has certainly experienced that difficulty.
Dr. Chirles resigns as BBHS principal
Asst. Principal Mark Greenwald, a longtime B.B. educator, promoted to head the school
At the Blind Brook Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 16, it was announced that another staffing change will occur in the 2024-25 school year.
Domestic dispute leads to P.C. woman’s arrest
An argument between a couple living on North Main Street resulted in Port Chester police officers responding to their apartment on Sunday, Apr. 14.
Shoplifter stopped
After stopping an alleged shoplifter on Saturday, Apr. 13, an employee of Marshalls called Port Chester police officers to the store at 20 Waterfront Pl.
Police nab hiding burglar
After receiving reports indicating a man was allegedly on the run after stealing from the Stop & Shop at 25 Waterfront Pl. on Friday, Apr.12, Port Chester police officers were dispatched to search for the suspect.
Fraudulent car salesmen arrested
Port Chester police officers were called to a parking lot on Midland Avenue after receiving a call from a woman alleging a man had altered the milage of a Toyota RAV4 she purchased on Mar. 23.
Three out-of-towners charged
Last week, three out-of-towners were arrested for driving while on drugs, selling nitrous oxide in the street and drunk driving.
Stealing salami
A homeless man was arrested by Port Chester police officers on Thursday, Apr. 11, after he allegedly stole $90 worth of salami from the Stop & Shop at 25 Waterfront Pl.
Blind Brook School District eyes Tri-State Consortium membership
Following a year-long pilot program, the district applies to interstate school development group
Evaluating one’s own school district can get difficult, said Blind Brook Middle School Principal Seth Horowitz. “When you’re in your own district, you’re limited,” he explained. “You only see what’s in your walls from the inside.” To expose Blind Brook Schools to outside perspectives and input, the district has made steps toward joining the Tri-State Consortium.
Summer reading program on the way for P.C. students
Yonkers charity to provide reading buddies to fight summer learning loss, looks for volunteers to connect with children
For many students, summer is a welcome break from school. After months of consistent classroom time, many take the opportunity to step away from their academics. However, it’s also a period when some may experience learning loss, also known as the “Summer Slide,” due to that lack of consistent education programming. It can lead to a decline in reading skills, causing students to require more review time at the start of the next school year.
PCSD strikes a chord, wins NAMM award
District recognized for enhancement of music education
When the Port Chester School District first received a substantial increase in Foundation Aid for the 2021-22 school year, restoring the arts was a priority and it began to invest more into its music program. At the time, the Westmore News described it as “a renaissance.”
Solar eclipse gives town a rare celestial show
Solar eclipses have a variety of effects on the world. In the moments the moon makes its escapade between the Earth and sun, the temperature drops several degrees and farm animals head back to the barn because they think it’s time to hit the hay.
Punching in public
After receiving reports of a fight on Friday, Apr. 5, Port Chester police officers located the scene of the dispute on Westchester Avenue, in the vicinity of the Metro-North train station.
Eight out-of-towners charged
Eight out-of-towners were arrested in the last two weeks for a variety of charges, including shoplifting, drunk driving and unlawful sale of cannabis.
PCPD gathers officers to honor fallen brother
Caravan of police head to the City after death of NYPD officer
In the aftermath of the death of a New York City police officer, 50 departments across the Hudson Valley made the trek to Queens to pay their respects. “Different patches, same family. That’s our motto,” said Port Chester Police Captain Charles Nielsen during a phone interview on Monday, Apr. 1.
Free cooking classes coming to Crawford
First seasonal session hosted by professional chef coming Apr. 19
Cara Tannenbaum certainly knows her way around a kitchen. She’s been a professional chef for decades, having privately catered events with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and has served as both an instructor and administrator at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.
The rising costs of special education
Pupil services costs keep increasing at Blind Brook Schools, but is there any wiggle room?
When the Blind Brook Board of Education met for a line-by-line presentation of the fiscally tight 2024-25 budget on Mar. 16, members of the board expressed concern over several areas that continue to see spiked spending. Among those departments is pupil services.
BBSD adjusts budget proposal to pay for football field replacement
The Blind Brook School District’s plan to replace the high school sports fields continues to develop, and it’s caused some shifts in the district’s financial plans.
A tale of two bridges
Two historic Byram River crossings to be demolished, rebuilt due to flooding conditions
As a village that predates the nation, Port Chester is home to numerous historic landmarks. Some, like the Bush-Lyon Homestead in Lyon Park or the Life Savers building at 366 N. Main Street, are noticeable. Others, however, are less likely to draw people’s attention.
Alleged shoplifter pays for toilet paper
A 565 Locust Ave. resident was arrested by Port Chester police officers for allegedly stealing $570 worth of construction equipment from The Home Depot at 150 Midland Ave.
Refusing a breath test
While on patrol on Sunday, Mar. 31, Port Chester police officers pulled Ricardo Valdovinos over for allegedly driving over the double yellow lines, running a red light and turning without the use of a proper turn signal at 1:42 a.m.
Motorist with a margarita
While patrolling Adee Street on Monday, Apr. 1, a Port Chester police officer allegedly witnessed the driver of a red BMW 340XI with darkly tinted windows commit several traffic infractions.
Turf decision: Which material suits the community parks’ needs best?
Localities grapple with choice between synthetic and natural grass for sports fields
Sports fields have become a notable subject in Port Chester and Rye Brook, as the dramatic shutdown of the Blind Brook High School facilities created a sudden interest. But what’s the state of the fields across the parks in the Town of Rye?