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Brooke Luce and Irene Basu named Rotary Scholars of the Month for February

Brooke Luce and Irene Basu named Rotary Scholars of the Month for February

February 26, 2024

Editor's note: This press release was provided by the Rotary Club of the Pelhams. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. Rotary Club of...

Lidl Food Market requests village site-plan approval to move into space vacated by Michaels

Lidl Food Market requests village site-plan approval to move into space vacated by Michaels

By Phoebe Schwarz, Deputy Managing Editor
February 24, 2024

Lidl Food Market is seeking to move into the space formerly occupied by Micheals in the Pelham Manor Shopping Plaza, but must first receive approval of amendments to its site plan from the Village of Pelham...

Pelham ice hockey moves on to sectional championship; girls basketball secures spot in semifinals

Pelham ice hockey moves on to sectional championship; girls basketball secures spot in semifinals

By Gabby Ahitow and Luigi Di Cristofano
February 24, 2024

The PMHS ice hockey and the girls basketball teams both made progress in the sectional tournaments during the winter break for the schools. Hockey had a bye in the quarterfinal round after receiving...

Trustee Will Treves discusses the boards unanimous decision to not grant the easement for the sewer project. (Source: Pelham Union Free School District video feed)

Village of Pelham denied easement by school board for Julianne’s Playground; use of eminent domain ‘an option’

By Pelham Examiner Editors
February 24, 2024

The Village of Pelham will not get an easement from the school district to build underground stormwater reservoirs and install pumps at Julianne's Playground. School Board President Dr. Michael Owen-Michaane...

The stormwater reservoirs would be constructed under the blacktop and tennis courts (right) at Juliannes Playground. (Courtesy Google Maps)

Mullen: Easement remains right plan for Julianne’s park, but school district lawyer threatens to end all talks. Village of Pelham explores eminent domain.

February 24, 2024

This letter to Village of Pelham residents from Mayor Chance Mullen was published Tuesday on the village's website. Dear neighbors, I write to share an update on the village’s flood mitigation efforts. As...

The damage done: Letter writer provides images of destruction wrought by flooding on Seventh Avenue by two September storms

The damage done: Letter writer provides images of destruction wrought by flooding on Seventh Avenue by two September storms

February 24, 2024

In a letter to the editor Tuesday on the need to overhaul the Village of Pelham's storm sewers, Thelma Bowling offered to let any readers see pictures she has of the damage done by flooding in and around...

Pelham Girl Scouts to host community health, safety and wellness day on March 9

Pelham Girl Scouts to host community health, safety and wellness day on March 9

February 24, 2024

Editor's note: This press release was provided by Pelham Girl Scouts. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. Please join Pelham Girl Scouts at...

(Courtesy meangirls.com)

‘Mean Girls’ is enjoyable remake of 2004 Broadway adaption though lacks punch of original

By Matt Michailoff, Assistant Managing Editor
February 21, 2024

With a movie as iconic as the 2004 "Mean Girls," there was no doubt that a remake would face criticism. With a 2.2 out of 5 rating on Google Reviews and a wave of criticism on social media, the new movie...

The Pelham Train Station. (Source: sheastation_pelham on instagram)

Shea Station cafe to hold grand opening March 2 at Pelham train depot

February 21, 2024

Editor's note: This press release was provided by the Pelham Chamber of Commerce. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. Pelham, NY— It’s...

Siwanoy Webelo Cub Scouts cross over to Pelham Scout Troop 1 in Blue and Gold Ceremony 

Siwanoy Webelo Cub Scouts cross over to Pelham Scout Troop 1 in Blue and Gold Ceremony 

February 21, 2024

Editor's note: This press release was provided by Pelham Scout Troop 1. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. Pelham, NY - February 20th, 2024...

Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ makes her budget presentation.

Preliminary school district budget increases spending 2.68% to $93.4 million; tax rise at 2.67%

By Gabby Ahitow, Executive Editor
February 20, 2024

Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ presented to the school board Feb. 12 a preliminary budget that increases spending by 2.68% to $93.4 million and seeks to maintain existing programs while the district works...

Best of Westchester finalist: Vote for Pelham Examiner as Best Local Community Newspaper

Best of Westchester finalist: Vote for Pelham Examiner as Best Local Community Newspaper

February 20, 2024

For the second consecutive year, the Pelham Examiner has been named a finalist for Best Local Community Newspaper in the Best of Westchester competition. The readers of Westchester Magazine nominated the...

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