Accepting a challenge to better the schools
PCSD initiates process of becoming part of the My Brother’s Keeper community
When Dr. Aurelia Henriquez stepped into her role as superintendent of the Port Chester Schools, she was unsure why the district had yet to join the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) community but was already aware that it was a natural fit.
KSS faculty member accepted into prestigious Emerging Leaders cohort
A Port Chester educator has been deemed a leader with promise, allowing her access into a prestigious community that will ultimately come back to benefit the students.
Saving lives, one bunny at a time
Local women establish home-based rehabilitation center in Rye Brook to care for local wildlife in need
When a person gets hurt, they go to a doctor. If their pet is hurt, they call a vet. But what does someone do if they find a wild animal that’s hurt? If they live in the Port Chester and Rye Brook area, they can call or text the Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline at 914-933-7559.
Trees under siege
From Lanternflies to Beech Leef Disease, Rye Brook arborist speaks on putting threats at ease
In the last several years, a spotlight has been shone on an insect that’s become a threat across New York State.
Alleged drunk driver misses the road
Port Chester police officers were dispatched to Locust Avenue, responding to a call reporting that a car had driven across the front lawn of a home on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Abandoned but occupied
Port Chester police officers were called to an abandoned building at 148 Westchester Ave. where a woman had allegedly broken a window to enter on Monday, Sept. 11.
Three out-of-towners charged
Over the last week, three out-of-towners were arrested for drunk driving, petit larceny and more.
New advisory board aims to help underrepresented
Having moved to Port Chester at just six months old from Colombia, Juliana Alzate understands many of the struggles Hispanic immigrants go through.
BBHS’s growing band program takes tunes to Yankee Stadium
Band teacher cares ‘Lotze’ about reshaping music program
On Thursday, Sept. 7, 47 Blind Brook High School students did something that many people can only dream of: Walk onto the Yankee Stadium baseball field.
Driving after drinks
Port Chester police were called to the scene of an accident at the intersection of Willett and Terrace avenues on Monday, Sept. 4. Upon arriving at 7:36 p.m., officers met 29-year-old Melvin Salvador Perez.
One car, two arrests
Port Chester police officers were called to an accident in the area of Breckenridge Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 5, during which a vehicle had allegedly struck a fire hydrant.
Refusal to leave
On Saturday, Sept. 9, Port Chester officers were called to El Palacio de Maria on North Main Street by an employee who stated that a man was under the influence of alcohol and had allegedly been attempting to start a fight with an employee.
Arrested for exposure
A Port Chester police officer allegedly spotted a man fully unclothed walking down Putnam Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 7 while on patrol.
Stolen detergent
An asset protection associate for the Stop & Shop on Waterfront Place called Port Chester police on Sunday, Sept. 10, to report an alleged larceny in progress by a repeat offender.
Three out-of-towners charged
Last week, three out-of-towners were charged for assault, use of counterfeit money, and drunk driving.
P.C. and B.B. high schools among top 40 percent in the United States
U.S. News & World Report released their yearly “Best High School Rankings” on Tuesday, Aug. 29, wherein they rate and rank over 17,600 public high schools throughout the country.
Ignored red light
A Port Chester police officer allegedly witnessed the driver of a red Mazda 3 run a steady red light on Westchester Avenue at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 4.
Late night fight leads to double arrest
After a fight in progress was reported, the Port Chester police were called to El Palacio de Maria on North Main Street on Sunday, Sept. 3.
Stolen plates
The Port Chester police were notified by the Automated License Plate Recognition system on Saturday, Sept. 2, that a vehicle with plates that were reported as stolen had been traveling on Mill Street.
P.C. man damages store window
An employee at Vaccaro’s Wines and Spirits on Midland Avenue reported to the Port Chester police that the glass window at the front of the store had allegedly been damaged by a man with a Corona bottle.
Theft leads to arrest
The Port Chester police arrested a homeless man on Willett Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 29 after receiving a call reporting a robbery that took place at the Walgreens on North Main Street.
Six out-of-towners charged
Last week, six out-of-towners were arrested for drunk driving, grand larceny and using counterfeit money.
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