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Parents who started Pelham’s robotics team for high schoolers back Propositions 1, 2 and 3
May 16, 2025

To the editor: We are parents of two Pelham Memorial High School students and one Pelham Middle School...

Amazing Siwanoy’s one blemish: Person in wheelchair can’t enter; vote for Propositions 1 and 2
May 16, 2025

To the editor: Siwanoy Elementary School has fantastic programs, whip-smart students and impeccable...

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Outage Map from Con Edison
Equipment issue causes power outage on half of Fifth Avenue
By Nate Reynoso, Managing Editor • July 6, 2025

A portion of Fifth Avenue has been left without power on Sunday morning, beginning around 9:00 a.m. According to Con Edison's outage map, the outage occurred due to "equipment problems," leaving storefronts beyond Annie's Nails & Spa to remain without...

Village trustees pass laws about public urination and aggressive panhandling; discuss affordable housing
Village trustees pass laws about public urination and aggressive panhandling; discuss affordable housing
By Kiran Schwaderer, Executive Editor • July 3, 2025

The Village board of trustees passed laws against urination and defecation in public places as well as aggressive panhandling during its regular session on June 24.  The board also began discussions about drafting a local affordable housing law because...

Farid Johnson resigned as Siwanoy Elementary School principal. (Pelham Examiner file photo)
Siwanoy Elementary principal Farid Johnson resigns following three-month leave of absence
By Charlotte Cohn and Lark Martin July 1, 2025

Farid Johnson, who became principal of Siwanoy Elementary School in 2020 and was named New York State Elementary Principal of the Year in 2024, has resigned following a three-month leave of absence.  His departure brings an end to what had been a promising...

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Pelham Memorial High School high honor roll for fourth quarter
July 10, 2025

The Pelham Memorial High School high honor roll was provided by the assistant principal's office. Ahitow Courtlyn Ai Renee Albarella Edie Albus Madeleine Alexander James Aliaj Dion Almazan Brandy Alvarez Jayden Amado...

Pelham Memorial High School honor roll for fourth quarter
July 10, 2025

The Pelham Memorial High School honor roll was provided by the assistant principal's office. Apmann Sophie Aronoff Levi Birutti Naomi Blatt Kaylie Casquero Ari Cavalluzzi Naomi Cela Anja Celentano Stella Clemente Gabriel Clemente Nicolo Dannecker Oliver DiPietrantonio Violet Dralyuk David Esteban Christian Falcones Dillan Ganpat Christopher Gonzalez Sophia Gottfried Alexander Grabowski Alexander Herrera Engely Hontiveros Jemar Howells William Irani Justin Jara...

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Pelham Chamber of Commerce president Jim Lofgren
Chamber of Commerce opens its doors to Pelham residents
By Charlotte Hong, Business Editor • June 30, 2025

The Pelham Chamber of Commerce launched a new membership drive last month for professionals who live in town but work either in New York City or Westchester...

Offering more than just a meal: Pelican Room opens downtown
Offering more than just a meal: Pelican Room opens downtown
By Zoe Fellner, Staff Reporter • June 27, 2025

On June 22nd, the Pelican Room, a new café, restaurant and speakeasy located at 148 Fifth Ave., opened its doors for a soft opening this past weekend...

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Emily Pauley shares the frustration that she and other Prospect Hill parents feel.
Prospect Hill parents complain about lack of responsiveness from district; Board of Ed recognizes top athletes from PMHS spring sports
By Ciara Lynch June 30, 2025

Aggrieved parents of students at Prospect Hill Elementary School vented their frustration with the school district last week over its lack of responsiveness...

Pelham Little League comes together for annual home run derby
Pelham Little League comes together for annual home run derby
By Liam Cepler, Staff Reporter • June 30, 2025

The third annual Pelham Little League Home Run Derby took place Thursday, June 19 at Glover Field to celebrate the end of another season of  Little League...

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Veteran journalist and longtime Pelham resident Greg Farrell named executive director of Pelham Examiner
Veteran journalist and longtime Pelham resident Greg Farrell named executive director of Pelham Examiner

Veteran journalist and longtime Pelham resident Greg Farrell has been named executive director of The Hudson Valley Local News Lab Inc.,...

Picture House Bronxville to show first movie filmed inside the Grand Canyon on July 20
Picture House Bronxville to show first movie filmed inside the Grand Canyon on July 20
July 8, 2025

The Picture House Bronxville presents a special one-night screening of "Granite Rapids Moon," followed by a live Q&A with writer/director Kenneth Cran,...

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What I appreciate about Pelham
What I appreciate about Pelham
By Lucy Cole, Staff Reporter • June 16, 2025

As I wave goodbye to the Pelham Memorial High School class of 2025, the trees in full bloom and warm sunlight shining upon our town, I begin to appreciate...

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Veteran journalist and longtime Pelham resident Greg Farrell named executive director of Pelham Examiner
Veteran journalist and longtime Pelham resident Greg Farrell named executive director of Pelham Examiner
June 20, 2025

Veteran journalist and longtime Pelham resident Greg Farrell has been named executive director of The Hudson Valley Local News Lab Inc., the nonprofit...

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