R.B. man attacks partner
An Ellendale Road resident called the Rye Brook police to report an attempted larceny on Tuesday, Feb. 13, but officers allegedly found a different situation at the scene.
Two out-of-towners charged
Last week, two out-of-towners were arrested for shoplifting and drunk driving.
Illegal signage
Port Chester police arrested a woman for allegedly illegally posting signs on light poles on North Main Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Checking car handles
A resident of 3 Weber Dr. was arrested by Port Chester police officers on Tuesday, Feb. 13, after allegedly attempting to break into a car.
B.B. varsity basketball teams celebrate their past iterations
The Blind Brook basketball teams present and past had a good day on Friday, Feb. 9.
Immigrant families face FAFSA issues, Latino U strives to lend a helping hand
Workshop comes to PCHS to help families apply for financial aid
Applying to college is an arduous procedure. Students have to take tests, submit personalized essays and gather letters of recommendation. But, for many, the process doesn’t end once all their materials are put together and applications are sent out. The majority of them must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, commonly referred to as FAFSA, if they want to see any help paying for higher education.
Start Up Studio: New BBMS class gets students looking inwards to ponder the possibilities of future careers
A shake-up in New York State requirements has changed how Career and Technical Education (CTE) is taught in the classroom. Now, schools are obligated to dedicate more time to CTE courses at the middle school level. To meet the new provision, Blind Brook Middle School elected to create an entirely new class dedicated to the task at hand.
B.B. Schools changes up senior tax exemption policy
Public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 13, invites feedback on increasing income limit for tax breaks
Senior homeowners in the Blind Brook School District may see an adjustment on their property taxes after the Blind Brook Board of Education amended the district’s senior tax exemption law on Jan. 23.
Driving with a suspended license
A resident of 18 Highview Ave. was arrested by Rye Brook police officers on Thursday, Feb. 1, for allegedly operating a vehicle with a driver’s license that had been suspended in 2022.
Four out-of-towners charged
Four out-of-towners were arrested in the last week for assault, shoplifting and more.
Ambush at home
Port Chester police officers reported to 12 Parker St. after receiving a call from a man who alleged he had been assaulted on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
PCSD sets public hearing for new tax exemption policy
At the final Port Chester Board of Education meeting of 2023, school Trustee George Ford expressed interest in enacting a policy that would grant volunteer firefighters living in the Port Chester School District’s jurisdiction a partial tax exemption.
Does nepotism have a place in police departments?
What the impacts hiring family can have, and how the Port Chester Police Department navigates it
When the conditional employment of Mia and Richard Grall as new officers of the Port Chester Police Department was presented to the Board of Trustees on Nov. 20, 2023, all but one trustee voted in favor of the measure.
Library clerks make art on the job
Two Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library clerks have spent over 10 years making murals behind their desks
Visitors to the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library are often greeted with two things: a quiet hello from a library employee and a view of a mural behind the circulation desk.
Entering the family business: Grall siblings join the PCPD
The Port Chester Police Department is gaining new family members in a literal sense.
Caught in the act
Port Chester police officers arrested a homeless man whose alleged larceny attempt was thwarted by his potential victims on Monday, Jan. 29.
Irate renter
A tenant of an apartment at 45 King St. was arrested by Port Chester police on Saturday, Jan. 27 after allegedly interfering with an officer’s investigation.
DNA match leads to arrest
A resident of 10 Armett St. was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 25, after Port Chester police allegedly found his DNA at a crime scene from six months ago.
Two out-of-towners charged
Two out-of-towners were arrested last week for shoplifting and drunk driving.
P.C. virtuoso Englishman becomes a centenarian
What’s the secret to a long life? Port Chester resident Morley Jewell has come up with a blueprint for it. “No drugs, except prescriptions, no alcohol, no tobacco, classical music, physical exercise and read the Bible,” he said. “That’s the formula.” Perhaps it’s advice worth listening to. On Sunday, Jan. 14, he became one of the Village’s newest centenarians.
Port Chester Board of Education starts talks on 2024-25 budget
Tax levy cap and state aid have not yet been determined, but board members make priorities public
Last year, the Port Chester School District got a head start on budget season with a discussion in February. At the monthly Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18, discussions started even earlier.
Make your name stick with a golden brick
Blind Brook fundraiser sells commemorative bricks in celebration of BBHS’s 50th anniversary
Members of the Blind Brook community have been given the opportunity to carve their names into the history of the school district.
Didn’t turn right on red
While stopped on King Street on Tuesday, Jan. 16, a Port Chester police officer allegedly watched the driver of a gold Honda Accord stop at a red light, activate their right turn signal and then drive straight through the red light onto Poningo Street.
Stolen makeup
A Stop & Shop employee called the Port Chester police after allegedly witnessing a larceny on Friday, Jan. 19. Officers arrived at the 25 Waterfront Pl. store at 11:18 a.m. to find the employee pointing at Yanile Trejo, identifying her as the alleged shoplifter.
Norwalk man arrested for pulling out pink pistol
Reports of a man flashing a firearm led Port Chester police officers to Glamour Nightclub on Friday, Jan. 19.
Three out-of-towners charged
Three out-of-towners were arrested for drunk driving and petit larceny.
Two new holidays added to B.B. Schools calendar
District seeks input from community, faculty about what they’d like to see incorporated in schedule
Following a request for input from the Blind Brook School District community, development of the 2024-25 school calendar is well underway, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Colin Byrne. And it’s on track to be proposed at the next Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Breathing new life into an old truck
It’s safe to say that Angelo Sposta, Jr. has been involved with the Port Chester Fire Department his entire life. His father, Angelo Sposta, Sr., is a 50-year veteran of the institution, having served since before his son’s birth.
The PCHS Peer Tutoring Club: Where students are teachers
While some students are eager to head home after the final bell rings at Port Chester High School, others are just as excited to walk into the library to stay for an extra hour. They feel gratified knowing they’re there every Monday to help their fellow students as members of the Peer Tutoring Club.
Port Chester police warn about parking fee scam
Port Chester police issued an alert on Thursday, Jan. 11, warning of a new phone scam targeting residents of the Village that has already robbed hundreds of dollars from several people.
Illegal beer run
Port Chester police officers reported to the Stop & Shop at 25 Waterfront Pl. after receiving a call about an alleged larceny.
Two out-of-towners charged
Two out-of-towners were arrested in the last week for theft and drug possession.
When the Saints go marching in
Port Chester-based community band featured in international New Year’s Day Parade in Italy
Few can say they had as eventful of a New Year’s Day as the members of the Saints Brigade Drum and Bugle Corps.
Port Chester man indicted for shooting in Yonkers
A Port Chester man was indicted by a Westchester Grand Jury on Thursday, Jan. 4, for allegedly shooting a man in Yonkers on Nov. 14, 2023.
Caught kicking cars
Port Chester police officers reported to King Street, near the North Pearl Street intersection, after receiving a call concerning a man who was allegedly damaging cars in the area on Thursday, Jan. 4.
Stealing on the job
A former employee of the Target at 495 Bost Post Rd. was arrested by Port Chester police on Friday, Jan. 5, for allegedly stealing merchandise while working their shift.
Drunk on an afternoon drive
While patrolling Westchester Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 6, a Port Chester police officer allegedly spotted a black Honda Odyssey driving erratically. According to the police report, the car crossed the double yellow lines twice and drove at inconsistent speeds.
Stopping at a green light
A Port Chester police officer was patrolling North Main Street at 3:31 a.m. when they allegedly saw a white Toyota Scion driving erratically on Monday, Jan. 8. The police claim that the car drove on the wrong side of the road after turning onto South Main Street.
Driving with drugs in pocket
After allegedly witnessing a red Honda Accord turn left from Willett Avenue onto North Pearl Street without using a proper signal, a Port Chester officer performed a traffic stop on Monday, Jan. 8.
Connecticut man tries passing trinkets as treasures to minor
A Bridgeport, Conn. man was arrested by Port Chester police officers on Wednesday, Jan 3., after allegedly selling counterfeit jewelry.
Rye Brook resident’s tech startup looks to make applications easy
Westchester County features enterprise in Element 46 Tech Accelerator program
Anne Sullivan has had a storied career. Describing herself as a “serial entrepreneur,” she’s been involved in both the tech and education industries since the 1990s, including playing a role in several startups. Having seen success in those ventures, Sullivan started her own company in 2018.
In the spirit of giving
PCHS Key Club and Principal’s Promise Academy students partake in holiday food drive to help those in need
While many students were in class, two groups of Port Chester High School students learned to practice the true meaning of the holiday spirit: giving.
Too much holiday cheer
Port Chester police responded to the scene of a car accident on Prospect Street on Monday, Dec. 25, where they allegedly found an empty car on the sidewalk after it struck a barrier wall at 8:51 p.m.
Drunk in the mud
After receiving reports that a car was stuck in the mud on Lincoln Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 20, Rye Brook police officers visited the location at 6:12 p.m.
Accident at home
A car accident at 51 Hillcrest Ave. saw Rye Brook police officers arresting a man on Thursday, Dec. 21.
Stolen truck leads to drug bust
While patrolling King Street on Tuesday, Dec. 19, two Port Chester police officers were notified that an allegedly stolen U-Haul truck was seen in the area.
Eleven out-of-towners arrested
Over the last two weeks, 11 out-of-towners were charged with drunk driving, shoplifting and fighting.
P.C. school board considers tax breaks for first responders
Following in the footsteps of New York State and other municipalities, the Port Chester School District has begun the conversation of offering a tax exemption to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers living within its jurisdiction.
A frightening growth in hate has Jews looking for ways to act
Congregation KTI members discuss antisemitism on college campuses, political action with ADL speaker
With just a temporary ceasefire in late-November facilitated for the exchange of hostages, the Israel-Hamas war has been raging for over 70 days. Since the beginning, its effects have been rippling across the globe, concerning many in the Jewish community. And in Rye Brook and Port Chester, that community is vibrant.
P.C. students see steady gains in Star, NYS assessment scores
Star Assessments predict many grades may hit district’s academic proficiency targets
The Port Chester School District has always had a complex relationship with assessment scores—as an historically underfunded institution with a high-needs population that was then struck particularly hard by the learning loss affiliated with COVID-19. Student performance on standardized tests haven’t looked great on paper; however, that may be changing, according to a recent presentation given by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Tina Wilson.