State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi launched a primary campaign Tuesday to represent the new 17th Congressional District, shifting her efforts further north in the Hudson Valley after previously campaigning along...

Members of the Pelham Board of Education have insisted that they are committed to ending racist practices and institutions within the district's schools, even going so far as to commission a report by...

Local Democratic candidates won most of the races on Tuesday evening, in some cases due to lack of opposition, while winners for county and state judgeships had yet to be declared. With rising cases of...

Art and politics have always had a strong relationship. Political art has existed for as long as both art and politics have, and particularly in times of calls for social justice, this political art is...

A federal judge Monday took steps to force election mail be handled as first class or priority mail and that the United State Postal Service pre-approve overtime during the period of mail-in balloting...

Incumbent Congressman Eliot Engel conceded the Democratic nomination for the 16th Congressional District to Jamaal Bowman in a statement on Friday, after incumbent Westchester District Attorney Anthony...

Progressive Bronx principal Jamaal Bowman declared victory over 16-term incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for the 16th Congressional District, after several competitive weeks of  campaigning...

Editor's note: The Pelham Examiner will not provide incomplete or partial results in election coverage. Further election updates will be published as more results become available.   Facing a pandemic...

Lance Brady and Asher Lal were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2020, though not necessarily respectively, according to Pelham Memorial High School. Their status at the top of the class...

Pelham Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cheryl Champ was appointed clerk pro tempore and additional election inspectors were named Wednesday afternoon at a special meeting of the board of education. "As...

In her passionate discussion on the issue of race in America and what Pelhamites can do better, my colleague Ella Stern told us “You have to be oblivious to not see that the issues of race in America...

During the public hearing on the proposed $77.6 million Pelham school district  budget, residents questioned why the district is adding to reserves, spending on pre-purchases and accelerating maintenance...

The Pelham Board of Education met briefly on Wednesday to approve the 2020-2021 Property Tax Report Card as well as the Westchester-Putnam School Board Association officers, board of directors and its...

The Pelham Board of Education Tuesday unanimously voted to adopt a $76.7 million proposed budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, sending the spending plan to district residents, who will vote by mail. The...

After three years leading Stony Point Elementary as a part of the North Rockland Central School District, Farid Johnson is eager to return to work in Westchester, after graduating from Hastings-on-Hudson...

Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Stephen Luciana will be leaving the Pelham Union Free School District at the conclusion of the school year, according to a post by Ray Gallagher, sports...

I’m a high school senior, in my final year at PMHS, and I wanted to make the most out of the latter half of my senior year. After all, there’s a reason the concept of “second semester seniors”...

Several major sewer line blockages under the Hutchinson River Parkway caused sewage to back up into the homes of residents in the Chester Park area, according to a pair of press releases from Village of...

Multiple media outlets reported earlier this week Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Education Department have ordered school districts across the state to cancel planned spring breaks and continue...

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said he would not be releasing town-by-town statistics on Covid-19 "for today's update," during his daily briefing Wednesday. He did provide an updated death...

In an email to students and parents, Pelham Memorial High School Principal Jeannine Clark provided an update on how the distance learning plan would be modified moving into the second phase of the district's...

The Covid-19 "pandemic has touched the lives of many in our school community, including teachers, staff and administrators at the building and district level," Pelham Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cheryl...

As we trudge through the pandemic facing our town, and the world, some thoughts are being left behind.  Rather than focusing on ourselves and what’s going on inside our heads, we’re forced to worry...

Socialization is a vital part of being a human. Especially in the teen years, when clubs, sports, social gatherings, even getting an education involves socializing. But in the face of a modern pandemic,...

A parent of students in the Pelham Public Schools has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email from Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ. According to the release, the family is now in quarantine...

Pelham Union Free School District will close its schools on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, "in preparation for a likely long-term closure," according to a press release sent by Superintendent...

Pelham Union Free School District schools will close for one-day Friday "due to several ongoing concerns," including the New Rochelle COVID-19 containment area and cases of whooping cough in the high school,...

Upwards of 50 people attended a presentation Tuesday by Village of Pelham officials on a developer's proposed plan for a new municipal building to include a firehouse, village offices and police station...

The “N” word was found carved in a bathroom stall in the Colonial School boys’ bathroom near the fifth grade classrooms, Colonial Principal Tonya Wilson wrote in a letter to parents last week. She...

At the 2020 edition of the annual Pelham Memorial High School Olympics, the senior class claimed victory by more than 50 points, followed by the juniors, sophomores and freshman. This year's olympics...

With a dominant regular-season record of 9 and 0, the PMHS boys' varsity swim soared to victory in the Section 1 League 3 championship meet in Beacon. The victory for the Pelicans came by about 30.5...

Pelham is a town with a storied history, featuring many figures who have had an outsized impact both on the town itself, and in some cases, on the nation as a whole. And throughout its history, Pelham...

After performing at a high caliber all throughout the season so far, PMHS alumnus Kate Douglass exploded this past weekend. Douglas earned numerous school and ACC records and pushed herself further towards...

The person struck by a Metro-North train Monday died following the incident, said Assemblywoman Amy Paulin at the Pelham Town Hall forum Wednesday. She did not provide further details, but did advocate...

Upending at least two decades of Republican dominance in Town of Pelham politics, Democrats Kristen Burke and Maura Curtin won seats on the town council Tuesday, while Village of Pelham Trustee Adam Kagan...

Following a ten year drought in championship titles, Pelham's varsity field hockey team clinched their second straight title with tonight's home win over Harrison. The team posted an 11-3-2 record...

A quarter of Pelham students use alcohol—with 56% of seniors reporting drinking—while 17% binge drink, according to a report released this week by Pelham Together. Marijuana usage in general and vaping...

Former Pelham schools student, Junior Olympian and current University of Virginia freshman Kate Douglass was named the women's ACC swimmer of the week. The selection was based on her performance at her...

After already approving an extension of services until Oct. 1, the Westchester County Solid Waste Commission has okayed Pelham trash company Waste Services Inc. to operate through Oct. 7. This follows...

The season for the second annual Lieutenant Joseph Leavey Bocce League has come to a conclusion. Over 20 teams competed in the league this year. According to a brief statement provided, for the second...

Update: 911 service has been restored. Please read our new story. Fire and police officials in Pelham announced Friday night that 911 phone service for Westchester County was down until further notice. The...

A driver struck several other vehicles in the 400 block of Second Avenue on Friday, then smashed the front porch of a house before their car rolled over on its side, closing down the avenue between Sixth...

Village of Pelham officials will probably need to find a new garbage collection company following the Westchester County Solid Waste Commission's suspension of the operating license of Waste Services,...

The City of Mount Vernon has informed Village Pelham Manor officials that there are no Hutchinson Field events scheduled until August 25, according to a release published on the Pelham Manor Facebook page...

The prestigious high school sports coverage website Florugby—a subsidiary of online sports coverage company Flosports—recently named five members of the New York State Championship winning Pelham rugby...

The City of Mount Vernon has scheduled another event for Sunday at Hutchison Field after last Sunday's concert produced numerous complaints of excessive noise from Pelham Manor residents. The event will...

The Village of Pelham Manor "expressed its disappointment" to Mount Vernon city officials over noise levels from a concert at Hutchinson Field on Sunday, calling the event "a major step backwards" in the...

Following a series of major controversies in both the Thomas campaign and the Thomas administration, State Attorney General Letitia James and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced today that Thomas...

Although most of the senior awards were handed out a few weeks ago, five prestigious awards were handed out on Saturday at the graduation ceremony. The W.W. Fairclough Prize was awarded to the top three...

Everyone knows the story of a typical high school educational experience. Day after day, teachers assign numbers to work that you complete, grading how good of a job you did on the assignment. Seems relatively...

Any short glance at the previous articles I've written will show that I just about never support decisions and ideas put forward by the school district and senior administration. That being said, the proposed...

Editor's note: this article has been republished with a pick for Rugby. The survey was updated as of the morning of June 5. Now that the spring sports seasons have come to a close, it’s time to pick...

Well, it’s that time of the season again. With all the spring sports in the process of wrapping up their respective regular seasons, let's take a look where they stand. Boys Spring Track (Updated...

Albert Einstein once said, "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it's stupid." Nowadays, the American education system...

I don't deny that the mental health of students at PMHS is as bad as it is in high schools nationwide, if not worse. Everyday I see the effects that the education system in America has on students. And...

Nine times out of ten, I side with the iconoclastic point of view. But when dealing with the increased prevalence of new educational methods like International Baccalaureate in our schools, I have to side...

  The Pelham Memorial High School unified basketball team won its first game to launch the program Thursday, defeating John Jay Cross River 41-36. With a 21-17 lead at the end of the first...

Exiting last season, PMHS' varsity softball team suffered some key losses to graduation. Of the four graduating members of last year's team, two had career batting averages of over .310, and 2 had career...

The Pelham Memorial High School rugby team has kicked off the season with a 4 and 1 record, including 3 wins in league play, according to a press release from the team. The team is 1 and 1 when facing...

During the 2010 census, 74.2 million Americans were below the age of 18, representing just shy of a quarter of the population. At that same mark, over 8.3 million people fell between the ages of 16 and...

In today's society, we're more divided than ever. People on opposite ends of the political spectrum have decided that the opinions of those opposed to their own are no longer deserving of any respect....

Make no mistake, I'm a believer in climate change and global warming. I've seen the evidence and I believe it's true. But when I first heard about this walkout, I laughed. The argument in favor was that...

Following a solid last season, PMHS's girls lacrosse team is returning a strong group of leaders and looking to capitalize on last season's successes. Last year, they ended the season with a 10-6 record,...

Well, it’s that time of the season again. With the all winter sports having concluded their playoff runs, it’s time to look at our teams' trips to the postseason.  Boys Swimming (Updated 3/3) Boys...

It's a tough act to follow. After the girls’ swim team sent three athletes off to states, the boys swim team is looking to follow with an equally impressive campaign. Already sitting with four wins and...

Here in Pelham, every kid is a genius. Or at least, that’s what the school district tells us. Every quarter, Pelham Memorial High School releases a list of every student who meets the current standards...

Everyone has been affected in one way or another by this nation so deeply divided by a tremendous level of discourse. Unfortunately, the latest victim is the New York student-athlete. Championed by the...

After months of brutal campaigning, the midterm election of 2018 has finally come to a close. With startling upsets in primaries on both sides and a general election serving as a referendum on President...

Now that the fall sports seasons and playoffs have come to a close, it’s time to pick the Pelham Examiner Athlete of the Autumn. Here’s how it works: I’ve selected one finalist from each team for...

Midterm races in New York State brought a sweep of Democratic victories, most notably for PMHS alumna Alessandra Biaggi in the local state senate race and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. As of midnight, Biaggi...

Playoff time is now upon us, seeding meetings are taking place and PMHS sports teams are receiving their first round match ups. This article will be updated when the rest of the seeds are set out, and...

In a fitting end to a brilliant regular season, Pelham varsity field hockey has taken a league title for the first time since 2007. With a victory against Harrison High School, the Pelicans finish the...

As U.S. politics become increasingly polarized, the Democratic Party continues to push two messages in particular—progressivism, and unity. However, what the Party fails to recognize is the fact that...

Field Hockey In the first of their two homecoming games, Pelham Varsity Field Hockey defeated Harrison Field Hockey 2-0. This advances them to 9 and 1 overall, with a 2 and 1 in-league record. Helped...

After the season’s start was delayed several times by heat, Pelham’s varsity field hockey team has kept the heat turned up, launching a tremendous hot streak that still has no end in sight. The girls...

As the roar of the coaches and the crowd grew with every play on the freshly painted Pelham Memorial High School gym floor, the girls on the Pelham varsity volleyball team defeated Byram Hills High School...