Mamaroneck School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying: Attorney General Mamaroneck School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying: Attorney General Mamaroneck School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying: Attorney General
Mamaroneck School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying: Attorney General Following an investigation that found a Westchester school district failed to adequately address race- and gender-based bullying and harassment against students, the district has agreed to make the needed changes to improve its response to these incidents, officials said.  The Mamaroneck Union Free School District agreed to make these changes following an investigation conducted by the New York Office of the Attorney General, Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, July 18.  According to James, the investigation was started in June 2020 following allegations from…
Beloved Father, Dart Team Captain From Mamaroneck Dies At 49 Beloved Father, Dart Team Captain From Mamaroneck Dies At 49 Beloved Father, Dart Team Captain From Mamaroneck Dies At 49
Beloved Father, Dart Team Captain From Mamaroneck Dies At 49 A dart team captain from Westchester is being remembered for his love of music and his devotion to his family.  Mamaroneck resident John Flynn died on Wednesday, July 5 at the age of 49, according to his obituary.  A loving husband to Elsalee Jay, Flynn was dedicated to both his wife and daughter, Abigail, who he shared a deep passion for music with.  In addition to music, Flynn was also a huge sports fan and closely followed the New York Yankees, New York Jets, and Buffalo Sabres.  A customer service worker for many years, in his free time, Flynn could often be f…
'Small Mammal' Infestation Prompts Mamaroneck To Declare State Of Emergency 'Small Mammal' Infestation Prompts Mamaroneck To Declare State Of Emergency 'Small Mammal' Infestation Prompts Mamaroneck To Declare State Of Emergency
'Small Mammal' Infestation Prompts Mamaroneck To Declare State Of Emergency A village in Westchester has declared a local emergency following an investigation into an infestation that is causing safety and health issues for residents, officials said.  A local emergency was declared by Mamaroneck Village Manager Jerry Barberio on Thursday, July 6 after a small mammal infestation was discovered in the Washingtonville neighborhood area and the Fenimore Industrial area.  According to Barberio, this "emergency condition" poses a health, safety, and welfare issue for village residents.  The infestation will now be combated by various control methods,…
New Update: Police ID 20-Year-Old Victim Of Mamaroneck Crash New Update: Police ID 20-Year-Old Victim Of Mamaroneck Crash New Update: Police ID 20-Year-Old Victim Of Mamaroneck Crash
New Update: Police ID 20-Year-Old Victim Of Mamaroneck Crash Police have identified the 20-year-old Westchester man who was killed in a violent crash that left his passenger in critical condition. The crash took place around 11:40 p.m., Monday, July 3 at 1420 West Boston Post Road (Route 1) in the town of Mamaroneck. The driver who was killed was Anthony Diosdado, a resident of New Rochelle. The front-seat passenger, Andy Romeo Fuentes, age 18, also of New Rochelle, remains in critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, said Capt. James Maher, of the Town of Mamaroneck Police. Earlier report: New Update: 20-Year-Old Dead, 1…
Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police
Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police An unlicensed 17-year-old faces drunk driving charges after crashing a minivan into a playground during a carnival in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Saturday, July 1 around 11:20 p.m., when officers assigned to the Fireman's Carnival in Mamaroneck at Harbor Island Park saw a minivan recklessly driving in the grassy area next to the event's grounds, according to Village of Mamaroneck Police Lt. Mark Gatta. Police then ran over to the minivan and ordered it to stop numerous times before it accelerated into a playground at the park, hitting several pieces of play…
2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say 2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say 2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say Wine lovers in Westchester will want to check out several eateries in the county that have been named among the world's best restaurants for wine, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.  The nine Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2023 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.  The five restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 27, are:  Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd. The eatery is recognized for …
Pound Ridge Resident Who Starred In Baseball For Fox Lane HS Dies At Age 25 Pound Ridge Resident Who Starred In Baseball For Fox Lane HS Dies At Age 25 Pound Ridge Resident Who Starred In Baseball For Fox Lane HS Dies At Age 25
Pound Ridge Resident Who Starred In Baseball For Fox Lane HS Dies At Age 25 A young man who resided in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield counties is being remembered for his outstanding skills on the baseball diamond and his dedication to always putting his family and friends first.  Pound Ridge resident Joseph Fraioli, who also called Stamford home, died suddenly on Monday, June 12 at the age of 25, according to his obituary.  A natural-born baseball player, Fraioli grew up playing the sport throughout his childhood and into his time at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, where he helped his team to countless victories. After graduating fro…
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve 61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve 61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve After months of training, more than 60 new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley.  The 61 new officers graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held on Friday, May 26 at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center.  There, they received their diplomas before a packed audience, marking the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of training that required them to master the physical and academic demands of the academy.  County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins,…
Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Purchase Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Purchase Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Purchase
Award-Winning Chef To Take On Next Challenge In Purchase An award-winning chef who has made numerous appearances on popular television shows will soon be taking on a new challenge in Westchester. Chef Stephen Mandracchia, a Mamaroneck native who has worked in several prestigious clubs, restaurants, and hotels, has been named the new Director of Food and Beverage at Broadview at Purchase, a retirement community located on the campus of the State University of New York at Purchase.  Beginning his career in his family's commercial seafood business, Mandracchia has over 25 years of experience as an executive chef and was…
Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Scarsdale, Police Say Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Scarsdale, Police Say Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Scarsdale, Police Say
Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Scarsdale, Police Say Two Connecticut men, including one who was the subject of an hours-long manhunt in Westchester, face charges after stealing a vehicle, a submachine gun, and a semiautomatic handgun, police said. The incident began on Monday, April 24 around 1:30 p.m., when Westchester County Police were alerted that a stolen black Audi from Fairfield County was traveling near the border of Pelham and Mount Vernon, according to the department.  Earlier Report - Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Scarsdale Search A County PD officer then found the car, which…
New Update: Mamaroneck Library To Remain Open After Financial Irregularities Found New Update: Mamaroneck Library To Remain Open After Financial Irregularities Found New Update: Mamaroneck Library To Remain Open After Financial Irregularities Found
New Update: Mamaroneck Library To Remain Open After Financial Irregularities Found A library in Westchester will remain open after announcing that it needed more than $1 million to stay in business in the wake of the discovery of financial irregularities caused by a former senior staffer.  Here's a new, updated story - Update: Former Business Manager Steals Over $44K From Mamaroneck Library, DA Says On Monday night, April 17, the Mamaroneck Village Board of Trustees voted to approve tax anticipation notes that would allow the Mamaroneck Public Library to remain open, Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy announced. The announcement comes after the library's Board of Trus…
Beer Bottles On I-95 Lead Cops To Drunk Driver In Mamaroneck: Police Beer Bottles On I-95 Lead Cops To Drunk Driver In Mamaroneck: Police Beer Bottles On I-95 Lead Cops To Drunk Driver In Mamaroneck: Police
Beer Bottles On I-95 Lead Cops To Drunk Driver In Mamaroneck: Police A Fairfield County woman faces drunk driving charges after officers spotted several beer bottles littered on the highway around her car in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 8 around 1:20 a.m., when state troopers noticed a vehicle that was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 95 in Mamaroneck with several beer bottles on the ground next to it, according to state police.  When authorities began to walk toward the vehicle, it then drove away. The troopers then got back in their cruiser and pulled the car over soon aft…