New Rochelle Public Schools To Stay Open Until Directed To Close New Rochelle Public Schools To Stay Open Until Directed To Close
New Rochelle Public Schools To Stay Open Until Directed To Close The New Rochelle City School District will remain open “until (the district) receives written directive to close,” despite a confusing message from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo regarding coronavirus in the city on Monday. On Monday, March 9, during a press briefing on coronavirus, Cuomo said that schools in New Rochelle may be closing, potentially for weeks, after an outbreak of COVID-19 that stemmed from a city resident. However, New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Laura Feijóo said that schools will remain open until the district is directly contacted and ordered to shut down by the st…
COVID-19: Iona College Cancels Classes Amid New Rochelle Coronavirus Outbreak COVID-19: Iona College Cancels Classes Amid New Rochelle Coronavirus Outbreak
Covid-19: Iona College Cancels Classes Amid New Rochelle Coronavirus Outbreak Iona College students are getting an extended Spring Break. With New Rochelle being ground zero for the spread of coronavirus in Westchester, Iona College announced it is canceling classes as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. “Out of an abundance of caution, Iona College will start Spring Break four days early, canceling all in-person and online undergraduate and graduate Arts and Science classes effective 10 p.m. on Monday, March 9,” officials announced, noting that, ”there remain no known or suspected cases of coronavirus at Iona College at this time. This action is a precautio…
COVID-19: Two Iona College Employees Under Self-Quarantine Due To 'An Abundance Of Precaution' COVID-19: Two Iona College Employees Under Self-Quarantine Due To 'An Abundance Of Precaution'
Covid-19: Two Iona College Employees Under Self-Quarantine Due To 'An Abundance Of Precaution' Two employees at Iona College in New Rochelle have self-quarantined out of an abundance of precaution during the coronavirus outbreak. Iona College President Seamus Carey announced on Friday, March 6, that two employees had self-quarantined, but there remain no confirmed or suspected cases of Coronavirus at this time. Carey noted that the 14-day incubation period was simply a precaution. “These preventative steps were taken out of an abundance of precaution to protect the Iona community,” he said. “Neither employee is experiencing coronavirus symptoms and therefore neither qualifies for cor…
Former FDNY Firefighter From Westchester Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer Former FDNY Firefighter From Westchester Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer
Former Fdny Firefighter From Westchester Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer A retired FDNY firefighter from the area who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack along with his older brother who was killed that day, has died from an illness related to his work at Ground Zero. Westchester resident and Rockland County high school graduate Daniel R. Foley, 46, of New Rochelle, died Saturday, Feb. 22, from pancreatic cancer. His cancer was attributed to his rescue and recovery efforts at the site, according to the FDNY. Following the attack, Foley spent days searching for his brother, Thomas J. Foley, 32, a member of Recuse Co. 3, whose body was found 10 days following …
Business Council Of Westchester Elects New Chairperson, Six New Board Members Business Council Of Westchester Elects New Chairperson, Six New Board Members
Business Council Of Westchester Elects New Chairperson, Six New Board Members The Business Council of Westchester has officially elected a new chairperson as well as six board members to its Board of Directors. The council elected Heidi Davidson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Galvanize Worldwide, as chairperson of the Board of Directors at the BCW’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 10. Galvanize Worldwide is considered to be the largest distributed network of marketing and communications experts in the world. Davidson will succeed Anthony Justic, a partner with accounting firm Maier, Markey and Justic LLP, who has served as chairman for the past five years. She has serve…
Going Pro: Iona College Basketball Standout To Play In Greece Going Pro: Iona College Basketball Standout To Play In Greece
Going Pro: Iona College Basketball Standout To Play In Greece The Hudson Valley's own Rickey McGill, who starred at Iona College for four years after a stellar high school career is taking his talent overseas to Greece. The 22-year-old McGill, from Spring Valley in Rockland County, announced that he has signed on to play with the Greek team Panionios after participating in pre-draft workouts for NBA teams. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound guard, was a four-time Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion, blossomed in his senior year, when he was named to the all-MAAC and all-MET first teams. He was also the honoree of the Joseph O’Connell Award, which is…
Mirage Restaurant & Café Now Open In Westchester Mirage Restaurant & Café Now Open In Westchester
Mirage Restaurant & Café Now Open In Westchester The Mirage Restaurant & Café in Westchester has officially opened its doors to patrons as of Monday, July 22. Located at 700 North Avenue in New Rochelle, The Mirage is the newest restaurant from Ari Thanos, owner of the Thanos Restaurant Group. "The Mirage Restaurant & Café will be a welcome addition to New Rochelle," said Thanos. “The Mirage's expansive menu will offer breakfast at any time as well as something for everyone. Between our Grab n’ Go market, our close proximity to Iona and offering free parking in the back of the restaurant, visiting us …
Iona College Names 'Leading Academic' As Its Ninth President Iona College Names 'Leading Academic' As Its Ninth President
Iona College Names 'Leading Academic' As Its Ninth President A “national leader in higher education” is taking his talents from Kentucky to New Rochelle and will become Iona College’s ninth president. Seamus Carey, the president of Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, has been chosen following an extensive, nationwide search to take over at Iona, effective as of July 1. Carey replaces Joseph Nyre, who has led to college since 2011, during what the college called “a time of unprecedented growth.” According to the school, since 2014, Carey has “transformed (Transylvania University’s) campus, successfully led the school’s commitment to diver…
Westchester Community College To Hold Commencement Exercises Westchester Community College To Hold Commencement Exercises
Westchester Community College To Hold Commencement Exercises .Nearly 2,000 students will be granted degree at Westchester Community College’s upcoming Commencement Ceremony, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the County Center in White Plains (198 Central Avenue). Local business leader Larry D. Woodard, Chairman of Graham Stanley Advertising, is set to be the Commencement speaker. Woodard, a resident of White Plains, is seen in high regard due to his expertise in the advertising industry. With more than 30 years of experience, he founded Graham Stanley Advertising in 2010. Woodard and the companies he has led have received various …
John Gerard Taaffe, 79, Teacher, Counselor, Mentor To Kids in Crises In Rockland, Elsewhere John Gerard Taaffe, 79, Teacher, Counselor, Mentor To Kids in Crises In Rockland, Elsewhere
John Gerard Taaffe, 79, Teacher, Counselor, Mentor To Kids in Crises In Rockland, Elsewhere John Gerard Taaffe, 79, died Sunday, April 28 at the UC San Diego Medical Center after a year-long battle with cancer. John leaves his wife of 55 years, Shirley, his daughters Lisa and Jeannine, sons-in-law Elliot Levin and Kent Jensen, his grandson Seth and his three siblings Rosemarie, Patrick and Thomas. He joins his late son Sean in heaven where they are sure to be eating cheesesteaks and rooting for the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers. Born and raised in the Bronx to Irish immigrant parents, John went to Cardinal Hayes High School and received his B.A. from Iona College and Master’s in Soc…
Gael Win: Tim Cluess To Remain at Iona Following Flirtation With St. John's Gael Win: Tim Cluess To Remain at Iona Following Flirtation With St. John's
Gael Win: Tim Cluess To Remain at Iona Following Flirtation With St. John's Following a brief flirtation with the vacancy at St. John's University, one of the winningest men's basketball coaches in Iona College history says he’s staying with the Gaels. Coming off his fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance with the Gaels, Tim Cluess announced he will be back at Iona for his 10th year, rejecting apparent overtures from St. John's, where Cluess was a member of the basketball team before transferring to Hofstra. "I would like to start by thanking everyone for all their support. I am truly blessed to have so many people say so many nice things," Cluess said. "I am h…
Title For Ty: Ex-Westchester HS Star Comes Up Big In Final As UVa Takes First NCAA Championship Title For Ty: Ex-Westchester HS Star Comes Up Big In Final As UVa Takes First NCAA Championship
Title For Ty: Ex-Westchester HS Star Comes Up Big In Final As UVa Takes First NCAA Championship A former area high school basketball star went from worst to first, helping to lead the University of Virginia to its first NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Iona Prep graduate Ty Jerome had one shining moment, then a second shining moment, and several more en route to leading the top-seeded Cavaliers to the title, taking down the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders 85-77 in an overtime thriller Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. A year ago, Jerome and his teammates became the first top seed to lose to a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament. On Monday, they cut do…