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Ciara Lynch, Assistant Managing Editor

Ciara Lynch is in her sophomore year at Pelham Memorial High School. She partakes in several writing and literature courses, including the Examiner. She loves to write and is very excited about working for the paper!

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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 to their efforts to build an outdoor classroom....

Board of education grapples with new cell phone ban, commends retirees, celebrates science student

Board of education grapples with new cell phone ban, commends retirees, celebrates science student

By Ciara Lynch and Charlotte Cohn
June 23, 2025

With a new ban on cell phones in schools looming this fall, the Pelham Board of Education has begun to grapple with the tricky question of how to implement the policy.  On June 11, the board heard from...

Board of education gives student musical awards, recommends 15 staff members for tenure

Board of education gives student musical awards, recommends 15 staff members for tenure

By Charlotte Cohn and Ciara Lynch
June 11, 2025

Students from elementary, middle and high school levels were given awards for outstanding achievements in band, orchestra and chorus at the May 28 meeting. Seven students at the elementary level were recognized...

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A people in Bolivia lost their lake: Michael Salama’s documentary tells their story—and qualifies for Oscars

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
May 30, 2025

For centuries, the Uru indigenous nation called Bolivia's Lake Poopó home, living on floating islands and relying on the lake’s rich waters for food and cultural continuity. However, in the early...

Review: New La La Taqueria is option for high-quality Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices

Review: New La La Taqueria is option for high-quality Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
May 9, 2025

With the opening of taco-focused La La Taqueria, which replaced Café Latino at 108 Fifth Ave., Pelham customers have the opportunity to experience some of the best Mexican food in Westchester. The...

Strictly Pizza takes over Knucklehead's location in Manor with streamlined aesthetic, wins positive early reviews

Strictly Pizza takes over Knucklehead’s location in Manor with streamlined aesthetic, wins positive early reviews

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
February 14, 2025

Strictly Pizza, located at 4400 Boston Post Road and owned by the local Arakas family, opened Feb. 7 as Pelham's newest pizza shop and is already winning early positive online reviews from residents. Owners...

'Squid Game 2:' Riveting and humorous sequel to acclaimed series

‘Squid Game 2:’ Riveting and humorous sequel to acclaimed series

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
January 29, 2025

After nearly five years of anticipation, "Squid Game," an acclaimed and popular series written and directed by South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk, released a second season, bringing more action-packed...

Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' adds a surprising new layer of identity to an already eminent discography

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ adds a surprising new layer of identity to an already eminent discography

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
December 11, 2024

After over two years of anticipation, murmured speculation arose among fans on social media regarding the potential release of a new project from the 16-Grammy award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Prior...

Kids attend a party at Plaster Palace Pottery.

Plaster Palace Pottery celebrates more than a decade of parties, painting and perseverance

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
December 4, 2024

Plaster Palace Pottery, a popular location for craft parties in Larchmont owned by Pelham mom Emilia Grabowski, is celebrating 11 years in business. Available for birthday parties and walk-ins, Plaster...

Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia:' Monotonous and underwhelming take on growing up

Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia:’ Monotonous and underwhelming take on growing up

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
November 8, 2024

A rampage of anticipation and excitement followed Tyler, the Creator, a two-time Grammy award-winning rap artist, when he announced the release of his latest project, "Chromakopia," on Oct. 23. The...

Expert advises PMHS students on setting relationship boundaries, consent and stopping sexual abuse

Expert advises PMHS students on setting relationship boundaries, consent and stopping sexual abuse

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2024

High school students walked into the Pelham Middle School gymnasium during the school day on Oct. 2 expecting a routine assembly. Instead, they saw "Can I Kiss You?" t-shirts and relationship advice books. What...

Universal Pictures

‘Despicable Me 4:’ Disappointing—possible—close to Universal’s blockbuster series

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
August 2, 2024

With celebrity cameos including Sofia Vergara and Will Ferrell, Universal Pictures' "Despicable Me 4" was given substantial hype, but generated mixed reviews. As a fan of the other three movies, I knew...

'I Saw The TV Glow:' Riveting and complex thriller with ethereal feel

‘I Saw The TV Glow:’ Riveting and complex thriller with ethereal feel

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2024

Surreal is the simplest way to encapsulate the emotional journey that is A24's latest project, "I Saw The TV Glow." In fact, I would describe it as simply ethereal. The phenomenal cinematography makes...

Little League parade brings Pelham together; Mike Paradis remembered at ceremony

Little League parade brings Pelham together; Mike Paradis remembered at ceremony

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2024

Pelham Little League hosted its annual parade April 13 to ring in the new season. Every Little League team, in uniforms and carrying banners, marched their way from the Pelham Art Center to Ingalls Field. "This...

Max Halvorson and Will Russello of 7th Avenue Band

Pelham Together’s WinterFest warms winter day with good music and food

By Ciara Lynch and Sean Lynch
February 10, 2024

Groups of performers, cooks and community members came together Feb. 3 at Daronco Town House to celebrate the talent of Pelham's citizens of all ages during Pelham Together's WinterFest. Fourteen...

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' fails to properly capture iconic historical figure

Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ fails to properly capture iconic historical figure

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023

Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon" premiered on November 22, 2023. The movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ridley Scott, showcases both the success of Napoleon's career as a general and the relationships...

Chris and Kathi Sullivan

Sullivans deliver message on perils of drugs and alcohol to PMHS students

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023

Kathi Sullivan told how alcohol led to her daughter Taylor's sudden death. Her husband, Chris Sullivan, a former NFL player and Super Bowl XXXVI Champion, spoke about his experience with pain pills and...

Pearl Dynastea: Pelham’s new and fast growing bubble tea shop

Pearl Dynastea: Pelham’s new and fast growing bubble tea shop

By Ciara Lynch, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2023

For years, Pelham's beloved Double Rainbow, which had served award-winning ice cream to hundreds of customers weekly, had resided in the heart of Pelham. After closing on the Oct. 21, the area was due...

Pelham Examiner file photo.

PCC’s Pumpkin Fest and Fun Run signal Halloween in Pelham with races and sale of future jack-o’-lanterns

By Kira Findikyan and Ciara Lynch
October 15, 2018

The people of Pelham came out to support the Pelham Children's Center for its annual Pumpkin Festival and Fun Run despite a wet, rainy Saturday morning. The rain did force the runners to gather in the...

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