Westmore News

Asleep at the wheel

Port Chester police officers were called to the intersection of Purdy Avenue and Grace Church Street after receiving a report that someone was asleep at the wheel of their vehicle. Arriving at 4:21 a.m., officers allegedly found a black Honda CR-V stopped in the middle of the road with the driver slumped over.

Argument ends in stabbing

After allegedly receiving a report of a stabbing, Port Chester police officers quickly headed to the Purdy Avenue scene on Sunday, Nov. 5.

Former roommate lashes out

A Port Chester police officer was dispatched to a Midland Avenue apartment building at 7:05 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault on Sunday, Nov. 5.

Drunk driver found with cocaine

While patrolling North Main Street on Tuesday, Nov. 7, a Port Chester police officer allegedly observed a black Ford Escape driving without headlights on at 2:19 a.m.

PCHS student shines on PSAT

Unlike the many students who take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), Orhan Eski was acutely aware of the scholarship program during his preparation for the exam.

Fright-loving Port Chester child wins perfect award in a Halloween miracle

Port Chester Historical Society randomly selects horror enthusiast to name creepiest doll from Village’s past

Through most of October, the Port Chester Historical Society held a vote—asking folks to weigh in on several dolls found in the Bush-Lyon Homestead in Lyon Park. The vote wasn’t for which doll was the cutest or which had the best fashion sense, far from it—it was for which was the creepiest.

Tampered with odometer

Earlier this year, on Apr. 14, a man reported to the Port Chester police that he had been sold a car for the wrong value.

Shoplifter arrested

Rye Brook police officers responded to a call reporting that a man was allegedly seen shoplifting from the CVS in the Rye Ridge South Shopping Center at 182 South Ridge St.

Uncovering the past: Surveyors look for unmarked graves at African American Cemetery in Rye

Cemeteries are arguably one of the best places to be on Halloween, but when Rye Town officials and affiliates visited one on the holiday it wasn’t for the thrill of scares but for the sake of history.

Three out-of-towners charged

Last week, three out-of-towners were arrested for grand larceny and drunk driving.

Looking back to look forward

Port Chester/Rye NAACP chapter celebrates five women for their contributions to the community

Tom Kissner, president of the Port Chester/Rye Branch of the NAACP, feels the past and future must be seen as intertwining concepts.

BBHS student recognized for work to erase stigma of mental illness

Celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Steve Buscemi, Whoopi Goldberg and more gathered for Revels and Revelations, an event hosted by the nonprofit Bring Change to Mind, on Monday, Oct. 9, at City Winery in New York City. Joining them was Rye Brook’s own Sophie Possick, a Blind Brook High School senior, who attended with a small cohort of students from the high school chapters of the organization.

Drove home drunk

Port Chester police were dispatched to the area of North Regent Street after receiving a report that a vehicle hit a telephone pole before driving off.

Punched a hole in wall

Rye Brook police responded to a domestic dispute off South Ridge Street on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Two out-of-towners arrested

Two out-of-towners were charged last week for shoplifting and drunk driving.

Port Chester student injured after melee at football game

Port Chester High School’s homecoming game against Poughkeepsie High School ended violently on Saturday, Oct. 21, when a fight broke out after the football game ended.

Leaving her mark at Crawford Park

Former Rye Brook resident Laura Klein has tree dedicated to her at Crawford Park

A royal gem crabapple tree will soon blossom a rich, crimson-red foliage at Crawford Park, that is meant to honor the dedication one Rye Brook resident committed to the green space for decades.

Retracing 200-year-old steps of a French born U.S. hero

Local governments dedicate day to mark the bicentennial of war hero’s visit across the nation

Across the nation, there are dozens of counties, cities, towns, villages, streets and squares named after a French man who fought for the United States during the Revolutionary War. Port Chester is among them, being home to Lafayette Drive.

Community comes together to support those hurt by war

Following horrific violence in Israel, Rye Town residents rally to stand with Jewish community

Following the deadly attacks and kidnappings in Israel, Jewish communities around the world have been in mourning. Among them are the Jewish population of Port Chester and Rye Brook. But they are not alone.

U.S. Pathway: Looking to make the legal system easier for immigrants

People moving from other nations into the United States face countless hurdles. From language barriers to culture shock, integrating into the States is already a difficult task. But another aspect of life that can be even more daunting is the American legal system.

Double arrest in a parking lot fight

Port Chester police were called to the area of North Main Street and Willett Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 15, after a fight allegedly broke out. Arriving at a parking lot in the area at 3:54 a.m., the cops allegedly found a man who was bleeding heavily from multiple lacerations on his head and torso.

Children used to hide stolen items

Port Chester police officers were called to the Stop & Shop on Waterfront Place after receiving a report of a larceny in progress on Friday, Oct. 13. When officers arrived at 5:07 p.m., they were given the description of a woman who was allegedly accompanied by three children.

Drunk driver botches turn

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, a Port Chester police officer was on patrol when they allegedly observed a grey Chevrolet Cruz make a right turn from the leftmost lane onto Slater Street. The officer approached and spoke to the driver at 3:20 a.m., after he pulled over due to a flat tire.

Trespassing at CVS

Rye Brook police officers were called to the CVS Pharmacy at 182 South Ridge St. on Monday, Oct. 9, after receiving a report of a trespasser.

Alleged tipsy chatting leads to Stamford man’s arrest

A Port Chester police officer was on patrol on North Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 14, when a grey Honda Civic caught their eye. The officer allegedly witnessed the driver operating the vehicle suspiciously, stopping at a green light and swerving slightly.

Streamlining enrollment

Blind Brook School District administrator looks to make registration as painless as possible

Parents who would like to enroll their children into the Blind Brook School District are being encouraged to do so digitally, as improvements are being made to the backend of the process. At the front of those developments is Director of Technology Charles Von Hollen.

Blind Brook School District looks for input on calendar

Dr. Colin Byrne, superintendent of the Blind Brook School District, is looking for feedback regarding how the calendar for future school years will be developed.

Friends of Blind Brook aim for field of dreams

Blind Brook parents look to renovate the MS/HS sports facilities through fundraising nonprofit

However, some parents have taken it upon themselves to make up for financial shortcomings by establishing a new fundraising arm geared toward updating the sports facilities at the middle/high school.

Defining the ideal graduate

Blind Brook establishes list of qualities students should obtain to improve future decision making

The Blind Brook School District is well-regarded as a high-achieving entity. But what does that mean? What does a high school graduate look like?

Man imprisons partner

Port Chester police officers were called to a home on a street off Midland Avenue on Friday, Oct. 6, after receiving a call from a concerned party about the welfare of a neighbor.

Drunk enough to charge

Port Chester police were called to the scene of a car accident on Boston Post Road on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Two teens struck by driver after PCFD anniversary parade

Port Chester police officers responded to the intersection of Willett and Putnam avenues on Sunday, Oct. 1, after it had been reported that two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle.

Refusal to leave

A Port Chester police officer was called to the Weber Drive Housing Complex on Monday, Oct. 2, after receiving a call that a person was refusing to leave the property.

Unlicensed driver

A Rye Brook officer was flagged down to the scene of a car accident on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Four out-of-towners charged

Four out-of-towners were arrested for assault, drunk driving and shoplifting.

Amid price hike, afterschool attendance drops over 80% at Port Chester Schools

The Port Chester School District’s afterschool program has felt the effects of its most recent fluctuations.

New Housing Authority director looks to start small while settling into the job

The new executive director of the Port Chester Housing Authority was still getting his grips on the system during a chat in that office on Sept. 19, opting to call other members of his team on their cell phones, as he hadn’t yet memorized all the office extension numbers.

Local gearheads start their engines

Group of Rye Brook dads organize a car show that everyone can enjoy

When one thinks about car shows, the first words that come to mind aren’t typically “family friendly.” A stereotypical vision of the event would be a parking lot full of vehicles with mostly car aficionados making the rounds as they talk shop. But that’s an image that a group of Rye Brook residents and friends are preparing to change.

Gas station brawl

Port Chester police were called to King Street for a fight in progress on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 3:30 a.m.

Disturbing the peace

Port Chester police were called to Don Bosco Place on Thursday, Sept. 28, following a report of an emotionally disturbed person at 4:28 p.m.

Stealing for the sake of animals

After receiving a call on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from a Stop & Shop loss prevention officer about an alleged shoplifting incident, the Port Chester police arrived at the Waterfront Place store to speak to the employee at 5:27 p.m.

P.C. man arrested for assault

Port Chester police officers were dispatched to the bus stop on Westchester Avenue near the Metro-North train station after receiving a call that someone was severely injured on Monday, Sept. 25.

Port Chester School District invests in enhancing guidance department

New construction, position aim to help students establish vision across the school district

In the coming weeks, the guidance staff at Port Chester High School will be entering their newly renovated suites.

Fab five scores high

Blind Brook High School students named National Merit Scholarship program semifinalists

Every year, a select number of students are granted the prestigious title of semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship (NMS) competition.

Three times the limit

On Monday, Sept. 25, a Port Chester officer was on patrol on Willett Avenue and allegedly spotted a grey Honda Odyssey swerving across the double yellow line.

Turning into trouble

While traveling down North Main Street on Sunday, Sept. 24, a patrolling Port Chester police officer allegedly witnessed the driver of a Toyota 4Runner perform an unsafe turn without signaling onto Adee Street, as well as having non-transparent side windows.