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Supports school district's proposed diversity policy despite talk it is not necessary
July 13, 2021

To the editor: I write today to express my support for the district's proposed diversity, equity and...

School district needs to add diversity staffer, set policies to support all students
June 18, 2021

To the editor: I have been an educator in New York City for 25 years, first as a teacher, then a principal...

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3rd Street Bridge
Gov. Andrew Cuomo names bridge connecting Pelham and Mount Vernon after Pelham's Michael Schwerner and MLK
By Oliver Tam, Executive Editor • August 2, 2021

Last Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that named a bridge connecting Pelham and Mount Vernon after civil rights activists Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Pelham's Michael Henry Schwerner. Previously known as the "3rd Street Bridge,"...

The day the Pelham trolley died...
The day the Pelham trolley died...
July 31, 2021

On July 31, 1937, eighty four years ago today, the trolley that ran from Pelham Manor through downtown Pelham made its final trip. Based on the crowds pictured on that day, you'd think many were already regretting the decision. Another irony...

Storm flooded homes in north Pelham Monday as fire dept. made 20 calls to pump basements, rescue drivers
Storm flooded homes in north Pelham Monday as fire dept. made 20 calls to pump basements, rescue drivers
July 30, 2021

The sudden storm early Monday morning left homes on Fourth, Sixth and Seventh avenues with more than a foot of water in their garages and basements, while the Pelham Fire Department responded to 20 calls, including 18 for flooded basements and one for...

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Pelham Middle School honor roll for fourth quarter
Pelham Middle School honor roll for fourth quarter
July 21, 2021

The Pelham Middle School honor roll for the fourth quarter was provided by the Pelham Union Free School District. Sixth grade Rachel Agbenyega Edie Albarella James Alexander Brandy Almazan Andrew Ambrosecchia Harrison Anderson Laighton Austin Mila Banfield Nicoletta Beltecas Amelia Blake Ethan Bloise John Boyle Harrison Bray Jack...

"Blue Heron" by Geri Nasser.
Slideshow: 2021 Student Exhibition at Pelham Art Center through Aug. 14
July 14, 2021

The 2021 Student Exhibition is on view at the Pelham Art Center through Aug. 14. These works are on display.

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Watch: Kate Douglass on 'Today Show' with three fellow U.S. swimming medalists
July 30, 2021

Pelham's Kate Douglass, who won bronze in the women's 200 individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics, appeared on the "Today Show" with three fellow U.S....

Bronze medalist Kate Douglass (r.) leaves the pool with University of Virginia teammate Alex Walsh, who took silver.
KATE DOUGLASS: OLYMPIC BRONZE
By Charlie Parent, Assistant Managing Editor • July 28, 2021

PMHS graduate Kate Douglass, in her first-ever Olympic Games, won bronze Tuesday night in the 200 individual medley with a personal best time of 2:09.04. After...

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