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‘Yes’ vote for Prop 3 will set Pelham Manor on ‘path to a less partisan, less polarized, more engaged’ village board
October 30, 2024

To the editor: I’m a Village of Pelham Manor resident for 35 years who worked alongside our current...

Prop 3 already shows local issues not overshadowed given lack of online discussion on national, state races
October 30, 2024

To the editor: We are in the midst of a razor’s-edge, daily-headline-grabbing, roller-coaster presidential...

Prop 3 is ‘hyper-partisan’ attempt by Pelham Democratic Committee to change election rules
October 30, 2024

To the editor: Below is my cautionary tale urging Village of Pelham Manor citizens to vote "no" on...

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(Source: Westchester Board of Elections website)
Pelham Manor residents approve proposition to move village elections from March to November
By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor • November 6, 2024

(This story was updated to include the latest unofficial tallies from the Westchester Board of Elections.) Village of Pelham Manor residents approved moving their village's elections from March to November, according to unofficial Westchester Board...

Village of Pelham voters enter the Daronco Town House after waiting an hour to vote before midday.
Election Day in Pelham: Polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Daronco Town House and Our Lady of Perpetual Help school
November 5, 2024

Polls are open today, Election Day, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Village of Pelham residents vote at Daronco Town House at 20 Fifth Avenue and Village of Pelham Manor residents go to Our Lady of Perpetual Help school at 575 Fowler Ave. In the only competitive...

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Kate Douglass breaks two more American records on road to winning World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • November 2, 2024

Pelham native Kate Douglass became women's champion of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup after breaking the U.S. short-course 50m butterfly and 100m freestyle records in the competition's final meet in Incheon, South Korea, on Friday and Saturday.  Douglass...

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Photo courtesy Anna Simonsen-Meehan
Foto Feature: Siwanoy fifth graders plant micro-forest as part of outdoor education effort
By Henna Wei, Staff Reporter • October 23, 2024

Fifth graders from Siwanoy Elementary School helped plant a new micro-forest on October 10. Siwanoy announced the initiative in September.  "The students...

School board president meets with Mayor Mullen on Julianne's Playground legal dispute
School board president meets with Mayor Mullen on Julianne’s Playground legal dispute
By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor • October 17, 2024

School Board President Jackie De Angelis announced at the Oct. 9 school board meeting that she and Village of Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen would be meeting...

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From left, Amy Platt, Miranda Bucciero and Cristina Chianese.
Chianese stepping down as Pelham chamber president along with two vps; new leadership needed as downtown grants become available
By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor • October 25, 2024

Cristina Chianese is stepping down as president of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 1 as are Vice Presidents Amy Platt and Miranda Bucciero, creating...

Basilico Restaurant opens on Fifth Avenue, replacing Macelleria Steak House
Basilico Restaurant opens on Fifth Avenue, replacing Macelleria Steak House
By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor • October 9, 2024

Basilico Restaurant, which features seafood, lamb shank, pasta and more, has replaced Macelleria Steak House at 140 Fifth Avenue.  Nick Demaliaj and...

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Kate Douglass breaks two more American records on road to winning World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • November 2, 2024

Pelham native Kate Douglass became women's champion of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup after breaking the U.S. short-course 50m butterfly and 100m...

Kate Douglass swimming at the University of Virginia.
PMHS alumna Kate Douglass breaks 200m breaststroke world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • October 26, 2024

Pelham native Kate Douglass broke the short course 200m breaststroke world record at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Incheon, South Korea, on...

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Deadline: Letters to the editor about the election must be received by noon on WEDNESDAY

The deadline for letters to the editor about the election was noon on Wednesday, due to editing and production requirements. The Pelham Examiner will endeavor...

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Foto Feature: Christ Church car show gives residents look at classics and speedsters
By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor • November 5, 2024

On Saturday, Christ Church Pelham hosted its first annual classic car show on the lawn. Car fanatics eagerly showed up to the fundraiser to showcase their...

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Survey results: Real differences between SAT and ACT make for decision-making test for PMHS students
Survey results: Real differences between SAT and ACT make for decision-making test for PMHS students
By Sandra Chalissery, Staff Reporter • August 17, 2024

Since the creation of the SAT in 1929, standardized testing has been an integral part of the American college application process. Standardized test scores...

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During this busy time in Pelham, please consider donating to support YOUR community newspaper
October 24, 2024

Dear Reader: The autumn season comes out of the gate fast in Pelham. Our staff reported on the wonderful Toonverville Festival last month with a photo...

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