Recommended Reading: Talk of the Sound
July 4, 2021
A list of links from the past week curated by Robert Cox for the Westchester Sound Shore Community.
Featured Stories
Civil War Raging at New Rochelle Police Department Leads to Dueling Allegations
New Rochelle Police Commissioner, Deputy Sworn In
57-Year-Old Man Slashed in Face in New Rochelle’s West End
New Rochelle Civil Service Commission Dodges a Bullet — For Now
Volunteers Flying Out of South Korea Wanted to Rescue Dogs from the Dog Meat Trade
Valet Parking Now Available in Library South Lot in Downtown New Rochelle
Uber Driver Stabbed in Downtown New Rochelle, Police Looking for 3 Suspects
New Rochelle Shutters Lincoln Pool for the 2021 Season
New Rochelle Superintendent Job Performance Evaluations 2011-2021
Super Soaker Bandits Rob New Rochelle Man
Glen Island Beach and the Entire Park to Reopen to the Public — Beach Open on 7/3
New Rochelle Schools Hires a New Human Resources Chief
Why No Fireworks in New Rochelle This Year?
New Rochelle Police Detective Arraigned on Charges Stemming from Police Brutality Cell Phone Video
New Rochelle Priest Among Seven Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Golden Jubilees
Cuomo Backs Down on Sanctions, Fines for Montefiore New Rochelle over Unauthorized Vax Distribution
NO COVID EXCUSES: Cardinal Dolan Tells Catholics, Get to Mass or Face Perdition
New Rochelle Man Arrested for Hard Knuckles
New Rochelle Police Department Walk Out Ceremony for Retiring Commissioner Joe Schaller
Westchester County Announces Summer Fireworks Schedule for Playland Park in Rye
New Rochelle Fire Department Gets a New Fire Engine
New Rochelle Man in Critical Condition Following Truck v. Pedestrian Collision on I-287
New Rochelle City Council COW, Public Hearings & Citizens to be Heard 7/13
Local Author and Illustrator Will Live Read Children’s Book in Rye 7/9
New Rochelle Public Library Summer Reading Challenges for Children, Teens, and Adults
Harbor Island Blessing of the Fleet 7/4
Village of Mamaroneck 2021 Sanitation Schedule
Village of Mamaroneck Set for Long Overdue Infrastructure Work
Water Damage Closes Children Section of New Rochelle Public Library
GOP Leaders Select Trump Ally Lee Zeldin to Challenge New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
SUEZ Reminds Customers: Stay Hydrated During This Week’s Heatwave
DiNapoli: Value of Industrial Agencies Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
New Rochelle Veo Scooters Claim First Victim
Pennsylvania Man Busted in New Rochelle for DWI and Weapons Following Traffic Stop
Links to Past Michael Vacarro Stories
Elsewhere on the Web
Sales at Trump Properties Are Way Up Since Donald Trump Left Office—but at Discount Prices
Pelham Manor: Potential Water Main Break On Esplanade
New Rochelle School District Honors 2021 Retirees
New Rochelle DRI Virtual Community Forum 7/6
Village of Mamaroneck Weekly E-Newsletter 07/02 – 07/08
New Rochelle Teen Creates Diversity and Inclusion Program at Upstate Outdoor Boarding School
Mamaroneck School Bulletin June 2021
Rye Schools Bulletin June 2021
Chief NY Judge Janet DiFiore obtained priority COVID testing
Helping your pet cope with fireworks
New York Offers Consumers Safe Celebration Tips This 4th of July
Cleanup of Site Contamination to Begin at South Site of Centre Ave Development in New Rochelle
Summer Concerts: Westchester Roots Schedule
Going up: How many new projects rising in Port Chester’s downtown?
Photo Gallery: New Rochelle Police Commissioner Joseph Schaller Walk Out
Boys lacrosse: John Mitchell of Iona Prep is the Player of the Year
New Rochelle Civil Service Commission Meeting 7/21
Rye YMCA Has Big Plans For Former Mrs. Green’s Site
New Rochelle Municipal Arts Commission 7/14
New Rochelle Police Officer Exam 9/18
ICYMI
Recommended Reading: Talk of the Sound June 27, 2021
Recommended Reading: Talk of the Sound June 20, 2021
Recommended Reading: Talk of the Sound June 13, 2021
Recommended Reading: Talk of the Sound June 6, 2021
Recommended Reading: Talk of the Sound May 31, 2021
Deep Dives
Lincoln Attendance Zone School Discussion
Meeting Video passcode: EGXXMEd
Medical Director Sues City School District of New Rochelle Over Failed COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Analysis of School Enrollment Projections for New Rochelle Schools 2015 – 2021
What is the Real Purpose of the Breathless Reporting on New Rochelle Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Investigation into 2020 New Rochelle School Election
A History of New Rochelle Alternative High School 1970 to 2020
Case History of Apex Grade Inflation at New Rochelle High School
Analysis of Outside Investigation into Apex Grade Inflation at New Rochelle High School
Resources
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