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The New Rochelle Thimblerig — Part IV
This article is part of a series: New Rochelle Thimblerig Table of Contents DUBLIN, IRELAND (November 5, 2024) — As noted previously, New Rochelle Development Commissioner Adam Salgado unilaterally authorized close to $200,000 for three events this summer involving third-party partners: WE Rock Lincoln Park (Lachonne Williams), Unity in the
Recommended Reading, November 3, 2024
DUBLIN, IRELAND (November 3, 2024) — After mulling it over for quite a while, and finally sorting it in my mind, I got underway with what I am calling my Thimblerig series. This is another of what I call my “road map” articles, stories designed to make it easier for investigators
The New Rochelle Thimblerig — Part III
This article is part of a series: New Rochelle Thimblerig Table of Contents DUBLIN, IRELAND (November 1, 2024) — New Rochelle Development Commissioner Adam Salgado unilaterally authorized close to $200,000 for three events this summer involving third-party partners: WE Rock Lincoln Park (Lachonne Williams), Unity in the Community (Vivian Spady)
The New Rochelle Thimblerig — Part II
This article is part of a series: New Rochelle Thimblerig Table of Contents DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 29, 2024) — A major part of the fundamental change to the City of New Rochelle government which occurred on March 25, 2024, was an assertion of illegal, strong-Mayor form of executive action. Yadira Ramos-Herbert
Thoughts on Aisha Cook Op-Ed on New Rochelle Charter School
DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 29, 2024) — I linked a recent article by Aisha Cook published on NewRoar News which is worth reading: Reaction to Charter school Approval for New Rochelle. Her piece is a reaction to the video I clipped and posted from the SUNY vote to approve the new charter
The New Rochelle Thimblerig — Part I
This article is part of a series: New Rochelle Thimblerig Table of Contents DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 28, 2024) — The City of New Rochelle government has fundamentally changed since March 25, 2024, the day Yadira Ramos-Herbert called Kathleen Gill into her office and told her to resign immediately or be fired,
Recommended Reading, October 27, 2024
DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 27, 2024) — For those not familiar, Halloween was invented in Ireland as Sowen. What are the traditions of Sowen? Large communal bonfires were lit to ward off demons, and embers were carried home in a hollow turnip (the original Jack O'Lantern), masks were worn as
Sustainable Westchester 2024 Contract: a 10-Part Series
DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 27, 2024) — The work on my 10-part series began in May. As you can see by clicking through the series (below), there were all sorts of concerns expressed by Councilmembers Tarantino, Stern, Peters, Lopez, and Mayor Ramos-Herbert back in May and June and all sorts of assurances
Sustainable Westchester 2024 Contract: Part X
Part X in a 10-Part Series A few closing thoughts on New Rochelle’s shoddy treatment of residents … DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 25, 2024) — The Westchester Power Opt-Out Period for New Rochelle ended on October 20 with none of the hyper-local community engagement promised by Nick Tedrow to Yadira, Martha and
Sustainable Westchester 2024 Contract: Part IX
Part IX in a 10-Part Series DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 25, 2024) — After months of questioning why the City of New Rochelle had not done any community engagement (let alone “robust” community engagement) on the 2024-25 Sustainable Westchester contract, including how to opt-out of Westchester Power, the City finally ran an
