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Luis-Joshua Casenas finishes in 15th place at National Grades K-12 Chess Championship
December 10, 2024

To the editor: Just want to inform you my other son, Luis-Joshua Casenas, who is in 12th grade, also...

Asks if memorial plaque is still in place in front of ‘old North Pelham Town Hall’
December 5, 2024

To the editor: Could someone please tell me if the memorial plaque I originally paid for is still...

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Pelham Manor receives $400,000 grant for repairs to storm-sewer system
Pelham Manor receives $400,000 grant for repairs to storm-sewer system
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • January 17, 2025

Village of Pelham Manor Trustee Maurice Owen-Michaane announced at Monday's board meeting the village received a $400,000 grant for a "bioretention" system at the corner of Esplanade and Ely Avenue to help in the ongoing efforts to upgrade the storm-sewer...

Missing Pelham resident Archer Hands found after seven hours by 'good people' on bus in Bronx
Missing Pelham resident Archer Hands found after seven hours by ‘good people’ on bus in Bronx
By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor • January 16, 2025

Archer Hands, a missing 18-year-old Pelham resident who is autistic, was found on a bus in the Bronx Thursday and is now with police and on the way home to his family. According to a Facebook post by his mother, Cynthia Hands, Archer was "riding a...

Chris Koclanes (right) speaks at a press conference after being named head coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings. (Photo: Dallas Wings Zoom feed)
Pelham’s Chris Koclanes named head coach of WNBA’s Dallas Wings
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • January 15, 2025

Chris Koclanes, who grew up in Pelham and graduated from the high school in 2007, was named head coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings on Dec. 23. "I look forward to partnering with our players to establish a strong foundation and ultimately to create sustainable...

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Colonial School crossing guard Beatrice Cosentino likely not returning due to health issue
Colonial School crossing guard Beatrice Cosentino likely not returning due to health issue
By Charlotte Hong, Business Editor • January 17, 2025

Long-time crossing guard Beatrice Cosentino will likely not be returning to work as a result of a serious health issue, said a Colonial PTA email...

School board prepares for bond vote: Borrowing could range from $54.3 mln to $176.8 mln with additions at Siwanoy, PMHS considered
School board prepares for bond vote: Borrowing could range from $54.3 mln to $176.8 mln with additions at Siwanoy, PMHS considered
By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor • January 15, 2025

The Pelham Board of Education reviewed Wednesday recommendations for building renovations and expansions as it plans for a public bond vote in May that...

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Gibaldi steps down as co-owner of Flour Power bakery at Four Corners; co-founder Bucciero continues running business
Gibaldi steps down as co-owner of Flour Power bakery at Four Corners; co-founder Bucciero continues running business
By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor • January 10, 2025

Lauren Gibaldi stepped down as co-owner of the Flour Power bakery located at Four Corners, according to a Dec. 29 post on the store's Instagram page. Co-founder...

From a window in the new Municipal Center, the Pelham House apartment building can be seen under construction across Fifth Avenue.
Developers of Pelham House apartment building raise $73 million in financing for project
By Rich Zahradnik January 8, 2025

The developers of the five-story Pelham House apartment building under construction at 217 Fifth Avenue announced they have raised $73 million in debt...

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Chris Koclanes (right) speaks at a press conference after being named head coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings. (Photo: Dallas Wings Zoom feed)
Pelham’s Chris Koclanes named head coach of WNBA’s Dallas Wings
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • January 15, 2025

Chris Koclanes, who grew up in Pelham and graduated from the high school in 2007, was named head coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings on Dec. 23. "I look...

PMHS girls basketball team starts off season unbeaten at 5-0, takes title at Brewster Tournament
PMHS girls basketball team starts off season unbeaten at 5-0, takes title at Brewster Tournament
By Conor Waters, Sports Editor • December 20, 2024

The PMHS girls basketball team started the 2024-25 season on an impressive five-game winning streak. The Pelicans captured the championship in the...

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School board honors publisher Maggie Klein, postpones Senerchia field-naming decision
School board honors publisher Maggie Klein, postpones Senerchia field-naming decision
By Zoe Winburn, Assistant Managing Editor/Politics • January 17, 2020

The Pelham Board of Education Wednesday recognized Maggie Klein, former board member and founder of the Pelham Weekly and Pelhams PLUS, in addition...

With loooong two-week school break approaching, here are five great festive outings
With loooong two-week school break approaching, here are five great festive outings
By JJ Hetzer, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2024

As the holidays approach with a long two-week school break, here are five fun festive activities for Pelham families. 1. Westchester Winter Wonderland Right...

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Pelham Girl Scouts learn firsthand about careers that soar from women who fly airline jets and run LaGuardia
Pelham Girl Scouts learn firsthand about careers that soar from women who fly airline jets and run LaGuardia
By Amelia Pascual and Kate Stephens November 26, 2024

On, Nov. 9 at 7:30 a.m., our sixth grade Girl Scout Troop left Pelham to attend the 2024 Girl Scout LaGuardia Career Day. After a 30-minute drive,...

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We're only at 18% of our fundraising goal: Please take time during a busy fall to support YOUR community newspaper
We’re only at 18% of our fundraising goal: Please take time during a busy fall to support YOUR community newspaper
November 14, 2024

Dear Reader: Autumn is busy around here. Your newspaper has already covered the Pelham Children’s Center's Pumpkin Festival, the Pelham Civic Association...

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