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Siwanoy first grader struck by car after chasing ball into street

Siwanoy first grader struck by car after chasing ball into street

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
April 5, 2024

A first grader from Siwanoy Elementary School was struck by a car Friday morning after he ran into the street near Iden Avenue to retrieve a ball, said Principal Farid Johnson in an email to parents. Johnson...

Heavy wind and rain causes power outages, downed tree; county issues warning on storm

Heavy wind and rain causes power outages, downed tree; county issues warning on storm

By Matt Michailoff, Assistant Managing Editor
April 4, 2024

A heavy wind and rain storm persisted throughout the area Wednesday and into Thursday, causing power outages, flooding and at least one downed tree on Washington Avenue. As of midday Thursday, 2.55...

Deputy town supervisor reports significant improvements in response time with new ambulance

Deputy town supervisor reports significant improvements in response time with new ambulance

By Gillian Ho, Contributing Editor
April 3, 2024

The new Pelham ambulance staffed by the Eastchester Volunteer Ambulance Corps improved emergency medical response significantly in January and February, said Deputy Town Supervisor Rae Szymanski in...

Michaels will reopen in the Post Road Plaza. (Photo courtesy Levin Management Corp. website)

Michaels to return to Pelham Manor in Post Road Plaza location three months after closing nearby store

March 29, 2024

Michaels will reopen in Pelham Manor in the Post Road Plaza only three months after shuttering its store across the street, according to a press release Tuesday from Levin Management Corp., which represented...

Athletic Director Joe Toombs III presents to the school board.

Three school board members negotiating with Village of Pelham over possible transfer of Julianne’s Playground

By Annika Halvorson, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2024

School Trustees Sidney Burke, Will Treves and Jackie De Angelis have entered into negotiations with the Village of Pelham over the possible transfer of Julianne's Playground to the village, School Board...

Siwanoy Principal Farid Johnson named 2024 New York State Elementary Principal of the Year

Siwanoy Principal Farid Johnson named 2024 New York State Elementary Principal of the Year

March 23, 2024

Siwanoy Elementary School Principal Farid Johnson was selected as the 2024 New York State Elementary Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS). "The...

GOPs Bennett, Owen-Michaane reelected to Pelham Manor board after delay in certifying tally

GOP’s Bennett, Owen-Michaane reelected to Pelham Manor board after delay in certifying tally

By Phoebe Schwarz and Gabby Ahitow
March 20, 2024

Incumbent Republicans Breda Bennett and Maurice Owen-Michaane won reelection to the Village of Pelham Manor Board of Trustees, defeating Democratic challengers Kate Pringle and Mark Cardwell. Announcement...

Manor election tally delayed as paper ballots counted. Dems say they held lead Tuesday night.

Manor election tally delayed as paper ballots counted. Dems say they held lead Tuesday night.

By Gabby Ahitow and Phoebe Schwarz
March 20, 2024

After votes couldn't be counted Tuesday night in the contest for four Village of Pelham Manor trustee seats, Village Manager and Clerk Lindsey Luft was working with the Westchester Board of Elections on...

Four Pelham Manor trustee candidates debate flooding, housing, taxes and emergency services at forum

Four Pelham Manor trustee candidates debate flooding, housing, taxes and emergency services at forum

By Phoebe Schwarz and Gabby Ahitow
March 18, 2024

Voters crammed into a packed village hall Wednesday for a forum featuring the four candidates seeking two seats on the Village of Pelham Manor Board of Trustees. Incumbent Republicans Breda Bennett...

Speakers on Women in the Workforce panel hosted by PMHS club stress need for mentors to build careers

Speakers on ‘Women in the Workforce’ panel hosted by PMHS club stress need for mentors to build careers

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
March 13, 2024

Finding mentors is critical if women are to have success in their careers, according to several speakers on a "Women in the Workforce" panel held by a Pelham Memorial High School club at the Picture House. Panelists...

Foto Feature: Crowd throngs Shea Station cafe for grand opening

Foto Feature: Crowd throngs Shea Station cafe for grand opening

By Hannah Steinberg, Managing Editor
March 6, 2024

Residents crowded the new Shea Station cafe for its grand opening Saturday in the Pelham train depot. Owned by Pelhamite Mimi Humphery, the cafe welcomed customers to a ceremony to honor the opening...

Trustee Jackie De Angelis, far right, talks about Juliannes Park during the school board meeting.

School board votes to explore transfer of Julianne’s Playground to Village of Pelham for ‘consideration’

By Annika Halvorson, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024

The Pelham Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize the district "to explore a transfer" of Julianne's Playground to the Village of Pelham "for consideration," after several board members...

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