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Alert Issued After Threat Made Targeting Westchester School
School officials in a Westchester district are on high alert after a post on social media threatening violence was made online. In New Rochelle, Albert Leonard Middle School Principal Camille Edwards-Thomas issued a statement on Tuesday, Nov. 16 regarding a message on social media from a student threatening to carry out an act of violence in the building. Edwards-Thomas said that the threat was investigated by the New Rochelle Police Department, which determined that there was no credible threat. “Today’s school session remains on schedule,” Edwards-Thomas stated. “As always, the school di…
Schools
Covid-
19: Westchester School To Stay Remote All Week, 48 Quarantined
Four dozen students and staffers in a Westchester school will enter a two-week quarantine after potentially being exposed to COVID-19 last week. Interim New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero alerted the community on Saturday, Oct. 31 that a staff member at Albert Leonard Middle School tested positive for the virus after last being in the building on Tuesday, Oct. 27. On Monday, Nov. 2, Marrero announced that the school has identified 35 students from "Cohort A" and 13 staff members as possibly having been exposed to the individual who tested positive for the virus. Earlier stor…
Schools
Covid-
19: New Staff Member At Westchester School Tests Positive, Five Classes Exposed
A Westchester middle school was forced to transition to remove learning after as many as five classes may have been exposed to the virus last week. Interim New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero announced that a staff member at Albert Leonard Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19 and was last in the building on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Marrero said that through contact tracing, at least seven teachers and five “Cohort A” classes were potentially exposed, and have been instructed to quarantine. He noted that students in “Cohort B” will not require quarantine. Since the pandemic …
News
Covid-
19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Thursday, March 12
The following are schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Bedford Central School District: Closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 to "thoroughly sanitize" all district facilities after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Byram Hills Central School District: Closed Thursday, March 12. The Superintendent’s Conference Day will occur virtually on Friday, March 13. The Harvey School, Katonah: Classe…
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Covid-
19: Tuckahoe Schools Schedule Two-Week Long Closures
More schools in Westchester will be shutting down for at least two weeks in an effort to help curb the spread of coronavirus. In New Rochelle - where the outbreak originated - New Rochelle High School, Albert Leonard Middle School and William B. Ward Elementary School, all of which are in the state’s new one-mile “containment area,” will be closed through Wednesday, March 25. The Tuckahoe School District and Ursuline School in New Rochelle also announced that they will be closed for a two-week stretch as a precaution. In New Rochelle, teachers will attempt to educate students remotely, sc…
Sports
New Rochelle High School Names New Head Football Coach
After helping to lead his embattled football team to a state championship, New Rochelle High School assistant varsity coach Raymond Rhett, Jr. has been named the permanent replacement for former longtime coach Lou DiRienzo. The New Rochelle Board of Education announced this week that Rhett was officially taking over the Huguenots after he and fellow assistant coach Greg Foster took over the team when DiRienzo got benched amid a police investigation. Rhett has been an assistant coach for the varsity team since 2017, serving the same role for the team in 2001 and 2004. He was a key mem…
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Westchester County Health Department Issues Statement On Coronavirus
Health officials in Westchester issued a statement after a student in Westchester tested positive for a common strain of the coronavirus that is not connected to the outbreak. The student at Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle tested positive for the N-L 63 strain of the virus, which is a common malady that many people will get and pass in their lives. It is not connected to the deadly virus that has rapidly spread around the world. "We ask parents of any children who are feeling severe cold or flu-like symptoms to please keep your children home until they feel better,” New Ro…
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Swastikas Found Inside Textbook At Middle School In Westchester
Police in New Rochelle were called to a middle school in Westchester this week to investigate the latest incident involving swastikas. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to the school on Tuesday, April 9, when there was a report of swastikas drawn inside the back of a textbook. Last month, the school launched an investigation when the sign of hate was etched in a bathroom at Albert Leonard. Late last year, a four-inch swastika was found at the New Rochelle High School. Police said that in the latest incident, a student reported to administrators finding the sw…
Schools
New Rochelle Schools In Danger Of Losing State Aid For Falling Short Of Instructional Hours
The New Rochelle School District is in danger of losing state aid because two middle schools will not meet the required number of instructional hours for students. Parents were made aware of this issue this week when interim Superintendent Magda Parvey sent a letter detailing the issue at hand. The problem was discovered in December and district officials by the school’s lawyers. In the letter, Parvey pointed the finger at the former administration, which was helmed by former Superintendent Brian Osborne, who abruptly left his position in the district last year. Parvey said that there are n…
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Middle School Student In Westchester Alleges Sexual Abuse, Officials Say
Police in Westchester are investigating a claim that a middle school student was sexually abused by a security guard. Investigators at the New Rochelle Police Department were notified last week of an Albert Leonard Middle School student who alleges that a security guard was involved in a sexual abuse incident. According to police, the student was allegedly abused last month, and the security guard in question is no longer employed at the middle school. No other information has been released. "The district immediately notified the New Rochelle Police Department on Friday when an Albert Leon…
Lifestyle
Westchester Girl Competes In Food Network Baking Competition
A 12-year-old Westchester girl will be competing in a Food Network baking show. Nyah Rosado is competing on Season 6 of "Kids Baking Championship," airing Monday, Jan. 7. The student at Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle describes herself as very competitive, playing basketball, lacrosse and soccer. If she wins, Nyah wants a tattoo that says she won Kids Baking Championship. She and 11 other junior bakers will be judged and hosted by Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman. The winner will take home $25,000 in prize money and a feature in Food Network Magazine. Tune into Food …
Schools
New Rochelle Schools To Open Late To Test New Districtwide Procedures
Students in New Rochelle will enjoy some unique “half-days” of school as district faculty and staff members conduct a dry run of certain procedures that were put in place for select situations. Schools will open late for students on Monday, Oct. 1, “as a test run of procedures that may be employed during inclement weather and other situations.” Dismissals will be at the standard times and lunch will be served in all schools. Officials said that for students, opening times will be staggered to allow the district to use the same yellow buses to make runs first to the high school and middle sc…
Police & Fire
School Employee In New Rochelle Facing Drug Charges
A New Rochelle school district employee has been accused of dealing drugs, according to multiple media reports. Michael Umbro, 55, who serves as a facility manager at the Albert Leonard Middle School, was arrested last month on drug charges after he allegedly was found with heroin during a traffic stop. The arrest was first reported by Talk of the Sound. Umbro has been charged with criminal possession of a narcotic with intent to sell and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Lifestyle
Westchester Teen To Perform At Carnegie Hall
Pianist Luca Gierlinger of New Rochelle, a student at Albert Leonard Middle School, will make his debut at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to his prestigious Carnegie Hall invitation, Luca received a "gold" cash prize -- which means he got the top prize in his age division against international competitors. Luca also attends Mannes School of Music, Precollege division and is a student of Gena Raps. Luca will be performing along with other first place winners of Rondo Vanguard Competition. First place winners of the annual Rondo Vanguard Competition, …
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