Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester High School Students Prove To Be 'Good Cookies' For Charity
A pair of enterprising New Rochelle High School freshmen took to the field for a charitable cause at their third annual Be a Good Cookie Lacrosse Tournament. This weekend, students Sam Rosenberg and Evan Phillips, both 14, raised more than $12,000 for children’s cancer research, bringing their total to $37,500 in support for the cause in just three years. The tournament was initially founded as a bar mitzvah project, but has since grown to a massive annual event that has the teens eyeing larger goals. “We originally founded the tournament as a bar mitzvah project, but decided to keep it go…
New Rochelle, NY
Sports
New Rochelle State Swimming Champ Heading To University Of Hawaii
One of Westchester’s finest amateur swimmers is taking his talents to the Aloha State. New Rochelle High School senior Michael Lawson, who became a two-time state champion this year, announced his intention to head to Hawaii following graduation, where he will take to the pool at the University of Hawaii. An all-American, Lawson has competed in the New York State High School Swimming Championships for four years in a row as part of the New Rochelle-Bronxville joint swim team, claiming his latest championship earlier this year. Lawson has made a name for himself in the pool, making his mark…
New Rochelle, NY
Sports
New Rochelle HS Hockey Coach Cuts Locks To Honor Mom Who Died Of Cancer
A popular New Rochelle High School coach has “chopped his locks” to honor his mother who passed away from lung cancer. In front of his entire team, New Rochelle High School hockey coach Paul Viggiano - who is also an official at Westchester-based AG Williams Painting Company - recently shaved his head to both honor his mother, Nancy, and live up to a promise he made to his players for clinching the league championship. Viggiano made a pronouncement to his team that if they clinched the league championship, he would cut his hair after growing it out for two years. Once the championship was s…
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
New Rochelle HS Recovery From Rash Of Violence Spotlighted By NY Times
Following a rash of violent incidents earlier this year involving New Rochelle High School students - including the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old - the city's continuing recovery efforts were highlighted in a New York Times report published on Friday. In January, there were two stabbings involving students - including the fatal incident involving Valaree Schwab outside of Dunkin’ Donuts on North Avenue - and a third attack by a group of students within the span of several days, leading to criminal charges for multiple teenagers in New Rochelle. In the aftermath of the incidents, multiple …
Armonk, NY
News
Alleged Westchester High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
The Westchester teenager facing a murder charge for the death of a New Rochelle High School junior pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning in Westchester County Court. Z’inah Brown, 17, a Yonkers resident who attended New Rochelle High School, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on charges that include second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and first-degree stalking, all felonies. She was also recently indicted on charges of third-degree assault, third-degree stalking and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Schwab reportedly was just looking to get her house keys ba…
Armonk, NY
News
Three More Teens Indicted In Death Of Westchester HS Student
Three more teenagers have been indicted on charges in connection to the fatal stabbing of a New Rochelle High School junior who wanted her house keys back following a dispute in January. Westchester County Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo announced the indictment of three teenagers for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During t…
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student
Three more people have been indicted on charges in connection to the fatal stabbing of a New Rochelle High School junior in January. Westchester County Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo announced the indictment of three teenagers for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During the dispute, Schwab suffered two stab wounds to her tor…
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence
As city and school officials in New Rochelle continue reviewing and improving safety measures throughout the district, a new app has been introduced to students that they are hopeful will curtail bullying.In the wake of several violent incidents involving students at the New Rochelle High School, district officials have partnered with the creators of an anti-bullying application in an effort to curtail any further instances. Following several violent incidents involving students - including the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old student at the high school - the Board of Education announced earl…
Yonkers, NY
Neighbors
Westchester Residents Named Volunteer Spirit Award Winners
Six Westchester residents have been selected to be honored as extraordinary volunteers by Volunteer New York! during National Volunteer Week and the 38th annual Volunteer Spirit Awards Gala. Hosted by Regeneron, the gala is set or Friday, April 20, at the Westchester Marriot in Tarrytown, the event will pay homage to all of the people who selflessly give their time and money to help others in need. “There will be six awards given to the outstanding honorees from throughout Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam, chosen from a stellar group of nominees submitted by local nonprofits,” said Volunt…
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
New Rochelle BOE Appoints Veteran Educator To Head Anti-Violence Task Force
Following a spate of violent incidents involving New Rochelle High School students, the Board of Education has made good on its promise to appoint an official in charge of a Safety Task Force. The district announced that they have appointed veteran educator Jonathan Brice to helm the independent Task Force on Reducing Violence in the Lives of Children and Youth that the Board is establishing in conjunction with the city. Brice’s appointment came on the heels of several violent incidents involving students, including the fatal stabbing of Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school whose…
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
New Rochelle Educator Encourages Students To 'Find Their Passions'
After more than two decades serving students at New Rochelle High School, longtime educator Debbie Minchin is showing no signs of slowing down. Minchin, an AP United States Government teacher in the district continues to follow her passion for education as she continues her 25th year educating students both in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to follow her lead. A longtime New Rochelle resident, Minchin said that she finds it’s important to stay involved in various aspects of students’ lives by becoming invested in multiple aspects at the school. "I go to football and volley…
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
New Rochelle Schools Introduce Anti-Bullying App Following Rash Of Violence
In the wake of several violent incidents involving students at the New Rochelle High School, district officials have partnered with the creators of an anti-bullying application in an effort to curtail any further instances. The Board of Education announced at its most recent meeting that it is partnering with Anonymous Alerts, a Westchester County-based company that is “an award-winning anti-bullying and safety reporting mobile app and system for students, community members and staff.” According to the Board of Education, Anonymous Alerts is a patented anonymous two-way communications syste…
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