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Preston 'Sandy' Scher, Retired Chief City Court Judge, Deputy Mayor In Westchester, Dies Preston 'Sandy' Scher, Retired Chief City Court Judge, Deputy Mayor In Westchester, Dies
Preston 'Sandy' Scher, Retired Chief City Court Judge, Deputy Mayor In Westchester, Dies A former Chief City Court Judge and Deputy Mayor in New Rochelle died at the age of 81 in Westchester. Preston Sandford “Sandy” Scher died in Westchester on Sunday, Feb. 21, his family announced. Born Jan. 21, 1940, in Queens, to Robert Scher and Sylvia Fisher Scher, he made Dean’s Honor Roll at the University at Buffalo where he graduated with a B.A. in philosophy in 1961, where he was a captain of the school’s fencing team. Scher received a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1964, where he graduated with honors.  The same year, Scher married Valerie Fernebok, and they settled in New R…

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Politics
Six Projects Announced In $10M Downtown New Rochelle Revitalization Plan Six Projects Announced In $10M Downtown New Rochelle Revitalization Plan
Six Projects Announced In $10M Downtown New Rochelle Revitalization Plan Downtown New Rochelle is getting a makeover as part of the governor’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative. In September last year, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that that New Rochelle has been chosen as one of 10 municipalities throughout the state to receiving the funding that is designed to “help communities boost their economies by transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods.” The grant is designed to accelerate work on the mile-long Lincoln Avenue Corridor. "With the help of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, New Rochelle will achieve greater neighborhood …

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Business
Plans For Proposed Auto Dealer In Stop & Shop Site In Westchester Put On Hold Plans For Proposed Auto Dealer In Stop & Shop Site In Westchester Put On Hold
Plans For Proposed Auto Dealer In Stop & Shop Site In Westchester Put On Hold Talks of a luxury auto dealership replacing a Stop & Shop location in Westchester has been temporarily tabled by officials following public outcry from the community. Last week, it was announced that the New Roc Stop & Shop on Harrison Street in New Rochelle will be closing next February, the company announced this week, and the New Rochelle City Council will now begin searching for a new business to replace it. Those talks were expected to take place at a City Council meeting this week, but following the backlash from members of the community, the item was removed from Tuesday’s ag…

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Business
Auto Dealer Could Replace Stop & Shop Location Closing In Westchester Auto Dealer Could Replace Stop & Shop Location Closing In Westchester
Auto Dealer Could Replace Stop & Shop Location Closing In Westchester A Stop & Shop location in Westchester is set to shutter its doors next year, and reportedly could be the new home of a luxury auto dealership. The New Roc Stop & Shop on Harrison Street in New Rochelle will be closing next February, the company announced this week, and the New Rochelle City Council will now begin searching for a new business to replace it. The Stop & Shop location on Palmer Avenue will remain open, as will nearby locations on East Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck and East Sandford Boulevard in Mount Vernon. The company noted that employees will have the opportunit…

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Real Estate
New Rochelle Wins $10M Award For Downtown Revitalization Initiative New Rochelle Wins $10M Award For Downtown Revitalization Initiative
New Rochelle Wins $10M Award For Downtown Revitalization Initiative New Rochelle received a $10 million grant after being chosen as the Mid-Hudson winner of the third round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that New Rochelle has been chosen as one of 10 municipalities throughout the state to receiving the funding that is designed to “help communities boost their economies by transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods.” In New Rochelle, the grant is scheduled to accelerate work on the mile-long Lincoln Avenue Corridor. “New Rochelle's Lincoln Avenue Corridor is an area ripe with potential to app…

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by Zak Failla