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Westchester County Municipality Names New City Manager Westchester County Municipality Names New City Manager
Westchester County Municipality Names New City Manager A Westchester County municipality has named a replacement for a retiring long-serving city official.  New Rochelle's next city manager will be Kathleen Gill, who will take over on Sunday, Jan. 1, when the city's current manager, Chuck Strome, retires, according to an announcement by the city from Tuesday, Nov. 29.  Gill was selected after a recruitment process that vetted candidates from across the country, New Rochelle officials said.  Despite the nationwide search, the city stuck with a local face, as Gill has been serving New Rochelle since 1995 in numerous roles, in…

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by Ben Crnic
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Commissioner Overseeing Police, Fire Departments In Rye Resigns Commissioner Overseeing Police, Fire Departments In Rye Resigns
Commissioner Overseeing Police, Fire Departments In Rye Resigns A popular Rye commissioner who oversaw the city's police and fire departments has resigned.It's unclear why Michael C. Corcoran Jr. suddenly stepped down. Rye Police Lt. Robert Falk has been named interim commissioner. Neither Falk nor Corcoran could be reached for comment.  In 2015, Corcoran joined the Rye Police Department after a 25-year law enforcement career in West Orange, N.J., including service as deputy police chief. On Feb. 1, 2016, Corcoran became Rye's first commissioner, overseeing both the city police and fire departments, as reported here. The former commissioner prided him…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester A 95-year-old fire station is getting a long-awaited facelift in Westchester. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have begun, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 -since the 1980s. Officials said that “the station has received upgrades over the years, but needs a major overhaul to accommodate modern firefighting equipment.” The renovation calls for repairs inside and outside the building, including a new roof, windows and a replacement for the two single doors with a wide double bay door. Interior improvements include replaci…

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by Zak Failla