Armonk, NY
Schools
Third School Steps Up To Help Displaced College Students In Westchester Third School Steps Up To Help Displaced College Students In Westchester
Third School Steps Up To Help Displaced College Students In Westchester A third university is stepping up to offer a helping hand to students at the College of New Rochelle, which is expected to shutter its doors at the conclusion of its summer semester. In 2016, the college’s Board of Trustees was alerted about “significant unmet financial obligations that had accrued over a period of time.” The Board subsequently launched an investigation and enlisted the help of officials to restructure and manage CNR’s finances. A forensic accountant and outside legal counsel were also hired to perform the investigation. Last week, the college announced that after 115 years…

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by Zak Failla
Greenburgh, NY
Schools
Mercy, Iona Ready To Take Students From College Of New Rochelle Mercy, Iona Ready To Take Students From College Of New Rochelle
Mercy, Iona Ready To Take Students From College Of New Rochelle With the College of New Rochelle likely to close its doors at the conclusion of its summer semester, area colleges are lining up to offer an assist to students from the 115-year-old institution. Earlier story: Iona College Issues Lifeline To Students Following CNR Closing Announcement Last week, CNR announced that due to a three-year financial crisis, it will likely be forced to shut down as it deals with crippling debt. In response, area colleges are taking measures to ensure that students are able to continue their education in the Hudson Valley. Mercy College began working wi…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Old Croton Aqueduct Stabbing Suspect Remains At Large Old Croton Aqueduct Stabbing Suspect Remains At Large
Old Croton Aqueduct Stabbing Suspect Remains At Large The search is on for a suspect who stabbed someone near the Old Croton Aqueduct in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, police received a report of a verbal altercation that turned physical, with one party stabbing the other before fleeing, police said. The incident prompted a manhunt that was joined by several area law enforcement agencies on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was treated for the stab wound before being transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s who was wearing a hooded …

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Manhunt For 'Possible Violent Offender Armed With Knife' Causes Lockdown In Westchester Manhunt For 'Possible Violent Offender Armed With Knife' Causes Lockdown In Westchester
Manhunt For 'Possible Violent Offender Armed With Knife' Causes Lockdown In Westchester Police are investigating a potentially violent, knife-wielding offender who was spotted near the Mercy College campus, causing a lockdown. Mercy College issued an alert at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, of a "possible violent offender armed with a knife" in the area of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Police could be spotted on the college’s campus as they investigated the report. The incident led to a temporary lockdown at Mercy College’s Dobbs Ferry campus, though police quickly gave the “all-clear” to resume the day normally. It was not immediately clear if there were any victims o…

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by Zak Failla
Chappaqua, NY
Schools
Chappaqua CSD Appoints Interim Principal For Seven Bridges Middle School Chappaqua CSD Appoints Interim Principal For Seven Bridges Middle School
Chappaqua CSD Appoints Interim Principal For Seven Bridges Middle School An interim principal of Seven Bridges Middle School was appointed Wednesday night by the Chappaqua Central School District Board of Education. Linda Langiulli’s appointment fills the vacancy left by Principal Andrew Corsilia, who recently began his tenure as principal of the district’s Horace Greeley High School. Langiulli began her career in education in New York City where she served as a classroom teacher for over 20 years.  After leaving the classroom, she worked as a trainer/mentor, staff developer, and interim assistant principal.  During her career, Langiulli also served as princi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenburgh, NY
Politics
Greenburgh Names New Town Judge Greenburgh Names New Town Judge
Greenburgh Names New Town Judge Christie D'Alessio of Irvington was appointed as a Greenburgh Town Judge Wednesday during the regular Town Board meeting. "D'Alessio is a highly qualified candidate who has dedicated her legal career as a public servant,"   Supervisor Paul Feiner said. D'Alessio earned her undergraduate degree from Mercy College and law degree Pace Law School with honors. After she was inspired by Chief Judge Janet Difiore during a Judicial Externship in Westchester County Court, D'Alessio worked with the Westchester County Attorney's office for 13 years as a litigator handling cases in local, sta…

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by Kathy Reakes
Armonk, NY
Politics
Catherine Cioffi: From Radio To Mercy College To Latimer Mouthpiece Catherine Cioffi: From Radio To Mercy College To Latimer Mouthpiece
Catherine Cioffi: From Radio To Mercy College To Latimer Mouthpiece Experience in news reporting, law and college communications combined with a lifelong love of Westchester County, Catherine Cioffi was the perfect choice to become the county's next director of communications, according to her new boss, County Executive George Latimer. "This is going to be an incredible journey,'' said Cioffi. "He's going to do great things for Westchester. I'm just thrilled to be part of that."  Cioffi, a 36-year-old Pleasantville native, prides herself on being fair and accessible and spent years covering major news in the New York metro area. She lives wit…

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by Jon Craig
Briarcliff, NY
Obituaries
Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native
Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native Bernice K. Feldman, a resident of Briarcliff Manor for more than 50 years, died on Jan. 6 in Texas. She was 94. A graduate of Hunter College, Columbia University and New York University, Dr. Feldman specialized in speech pathology and rehabilitation, serving as a speech therapist, pathologist and teacher at numerous health and educational institutions, including the Dobbs Ferry School System, Lehman College, the College of New Rochelle, Mercy College, Westchester Community College, Phelps Memorial Hospital and the Mount St. Ursula Speech Center.  She was a past president of the Westchester …

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by Sam Barron
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Westchester County Police Commissioner Calls It A Career After 35 Years Westchester County Police Commissioner Calls It A Career After 35 Years
Westchester County Police Commissioner Calls It A Career After 35 Years WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - After serving seven years as the Westchester County Police Commissioner, George Longworth has announced his retirement, ending a law enforcement career that spanned nearly four decades. Longworth is officially stepping down from his position on Tuesday, ending a 35-year career that saw him at the helm of two prominent police departments in the county. Before becoming commissioner in January 2010, Longworth began his career as a patrolman with the Department of Public Safety while still enrolled at Mercy College. He went on to work for the NYPD before making his wa…

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by Zak Failla