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New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At HS In Westchester New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At HS In Westchester
New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At HS In Westchester An investigation into a possible social media threat against a student that prompted a lockout at a Westchester County high school found no criminality, police said.  Information regarding the threat was originally found by Port Chester High School staff members on Tuesday, Oct. 8, causing the building to be placed on a temporary lockout as a precaution, according to Port Chester Police.  Earlier Report - Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At Port Chester High School A resulting police investigation resulted in the identification of a person of interest, who was later in…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At High School In Westchester Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At High School In Westchester
Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At High School In Westchester A person of interest is being interviewed following a high school lockout in Westchester prompted by a social media threat against a student, police said.  New, updated report - New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At Port Chester HS The incident happened at Port Chester High School on Tuesday, Oct. 8 after staff received information about an online social media threat against a student, according to Port Chester Police.  A lockout was initiated out of precaution as police investigated the threat. It has since been lifted, the department said. A per…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Retired Sergeant, Former Youth Coach In Westchester Dies Retired Sergeant, Former Youth Coach In Westchester Dies
Retired Sergeant, Former Youth Coach In Westchester Dies A retired police sergeant who served a village in Westchester for close to four decades is being remembered for his lifelong dedication to the youth of his community.  The death of retired Youth Sgt. Rocco Plateroti was announced by the Port Chester Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in a post on social media.  Plateroti served the village of Port Chester for 36 years before retiring, the department said.  During this time, he became known for his willingness to help the village's youth, becoming both a mentor and a coach.  He was also often seen at Port…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Youngster Rescued From Underneath Vehicle After Crash Next To High School In Westchester Youngster Rescued From Underneath Vehicle After Crash Next To High School In Westchester
Youngster Rescued From Underneath Vehicle After Crash Next To High School In Westchester A young victim had to be rescued from underneath a vehicle after they became trapped as the result of a two-car crash next to a high school in Westchester. The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 22 just after 12:15 p.m., when a two-car crash occurred at Port Chester High School at the corner of Neuton Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Arriving first responders soon found that the crash had happened next to the school auditorium entrance and that two people were still in one of the vehicles. Additionally, two juveniles were trapped underneath it.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Westchester Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Westchester
Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Westchester One student was hospitalized after an altercation broke out following a varsity football game in Westchester. The incident happened at Port Chester High School, which hosted Poughkeepsie High School on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 21. According to authorities, officers from the Port Chester and Rye Brook police departments were able to separate the parties involved and restore order. Further information on the injured student has not been released. All those involved in the altercation were juveniles, Port Chester Police detectives said, noting that  they are working to "identify th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies
Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies A village in Westchester is mourning the loss of a longtime business owner who rose to important positions in the community's fire department.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Robert "Tee" Thalheimer died on Friday, Aug. 11 at the age of 76, according to his obituary.  Thalheimer, the former Chief of the Port Chester Fire Department, was born in the village in 1946 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1964.  After his graduation, Thalheimer began a career in carpentry working for Byram Builders before becoming a diesel mechanic for Consolidated Diesel…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Support Pours In For Family Of 19-Year-Old Westchester Resident Killed In Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 19-Year-Old Westchester Resident Killed In Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 19-Year-Old Westchester Resident Killed In Crash As the family of a 19-year-old Westchester resident killed in a crash moves on without their beloved son and brother, a community has pulled together to donate what they could toward the teen's funeral expenses.  The outpouring of support came after the death of 19-year-old Christopher Ramirez on Sunday, July 30, when he succumbed to injuries sustained in a car crash.  A 2021 graduate of Port Chester High School, Ramirez was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin who was known for always having a smile on his face, his friend and coworker Sebastian Cardona wrote…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 A former dispatcher for the Westchester County Police Department known for his professionalism and big heart has died unexpectedly.  Port Chester resident Bryan Santucci died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 45, according to his obituary.  Santucci was born in 1976 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1995, later earning his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University in Pleasantville, his obituary said.  An employee of Westchester County for more than 20 years, Santucci started his career as a park ranger and then became Emergency Co…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Westchester Native Who Was Longtime Sales Rep Dies At Age 91 Westchester Native Who Was Longtime Sales Rep Dies At Age 91
Westchester Native Who Was Longtime Sales Rep Dies At Age 91 A man who grew up in Westchester County and spent more than 50 years working at an insurance company in Connecticut has died at the age of 91. Fairfield County resident Anthony “Tony” Ragusa, of Wilton, died at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 4, following a brief illness, according to his obituary. He was born in Port Chester and graduated from Port Chester High School. Ragusa went on to study at Mercy College and serve in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956 when he was honorably discharged, his obituary said. According to his obituary, he worked at the Metropolitan Life I…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
James L. Perkins of Port Chester, 83, Devoted Family Man, Greenwich Firefighter, Electrician James L. Perkins of Port Chester, 83, Devoted Family Man, Greenwich Firefighter, Electrician
James L. Perkins of Port Chester, 83, Devoted Family Man, Greenwich Firefighter, Electrician James Lewis Perkins, 83, born to Frederick and Charlotte Lewis Perkins of Port Chester, died on Tuesday, Nov. 12  in Fort Pierce, Florida. He graduated from Port Chester High School in 1954 and married the former Dorothy Rennie in 1957. They were married for many years and have four daughters, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Jim became an electrician in 1960 after completing a five-year apprenticeship and was employed by the Port Chester Electric Company. He achieved the Order of De Molay in 1954 and remained a  Masonic Lodge member his entire life. With firef…

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by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Greenwich-Born Port Chester High Grad Captain Joseph A. Macri, U.S. Coast Guard, 94 Greenwich-Born Port Chester High Grad Captain Joseph A. Macri, U.S. Coast Guard, 94
Greenwich-Born Port Chester High Grad Captain Joseph A. Macri, U.S. Coast Guard, 94 Captain Joseph A Macri,  U.S. Coast Guard, Retired, died April 10 of natural causes. He was born in Greenwich on August 25, 1924.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marie and is survived by sons Joseph (Chris) and Michael (Jan) and daughters Susan Tucker, Catherine Fleming (David) and Theresa Fusetti (Ron) and their families.  Captain Macri was a parishioner of St. Louise Roman Catholic Church and was a former commissioner of the Washington State Board of Pilotage Commission. He also served on the Puget Sound Marine Advisory Association and was a member of the King’s Point…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Westchester Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday Westchester Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday
Westchester Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday Jean Camillo, a lifelong resident of Port Chester, celebrated her 107th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 16 with family and friends at The Enclave at Port Chester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. "She had a wonderful time,''' said her son, Dr. Joseph Camillo of Rye Brook, a retired dentist, who brought the birthday cake.  Camillo said his mother grew up with eight siblings in a wealthy household. Her father, an Italian immigrant who used to walk to Stamford, CT, from Port Chester as a shoe-shine boy, ultimately owned a successful construction company with horse-drawn wagons. Nicola Carluc…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Port Chester Actors Nominated For 'Wedding Singer' Metro Theater Awards Port Chester Actors Nominated For 'Wedding Singer' Metro Theater Awards
Port Chester Actors Nominated For 'Wedding Singer' Metro Theater Awards Port Chester High School students who participated in the spring musical were nominated for Metropolitan Youth Theater Awards. The PCHS Drama Club performed "The Wedding Singer" from April 12 to 14, as reported here by Daily Voice. Students received two acting/singing Metro nominations for their performances and one aesthetics-based nomination. The nominations are as follows: Cameo: Faith Tomasula (as Tina Turner) Outstanding Duet: Lauren Pellegrini (as Grandma) and Nicolas Arnel (as George) for “Move That Thang” Lobby Display: Gisella McCallion, Lauren Pellegrini and Cristy He…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Port Chester High Instructor Named 'Social Studies Teacher Of The Year' Port Chester High Instructor Named 'Social Studies Teacher Of The Year'
Port Chester High Instructor Named 'Social Studies Teacher Of The Year' Growing up, David Chepiga was fascinated by history. His father served in the Vietnam War and their home boasted many books and documentaries, which he studied. From a young age, he was inspired to figure out the world’s trajectory and was on a quest to learn why things became how they are. Last month, Chepiga’s passion was rewarded as he was honored by the Westchester Lower Hudson Council for Social Studies as the 2018 Outstanding High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year. “It’s pretty amazing,” he said. “It’s a shock to be recognized for something you enjoy doing every day while ther…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Westchester High School Student Removed After Making Social Media Threat Westchester High School Student Removed After Making Social Media Threat
Westchester High School Student Removed After Making Social Media Threat A Port Chester High School student has been taken into custody after allegedly making a digial threat on social media. Late on Monday afternoon, school and police officials were informed that a minor had posted a non-specific threat directed toward the high school, prompting to an investigation, which led to the student. School officials said that the student was quickly identified and has been removed. The student - whose name will not be released due to his status as a minor - will face “consequences consistent with the District Code of Conduct and New York State SAVE legislation.” “Plea…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
'Wedding Singer' Production A Musical Hit At Port Chester High School 'Wedding Singer' Production A Musical Hit At Port Chester High School
'Wedding Singer' Production A Musical Hit At Port Chester High School You may remember the Adam Sandler movie version of "The Wedding Singer," but this weekend, Port Chester High School's Drama Club performs its take on the musical classic. Singer Robbie Hart rocks the Port Chester High School stage as the drama club presents its spring musical. In the movie, Sandler was a wedding singer in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore played a waitress named Julia with whom he fell in love. The show opened on Thursday, April 12. There are two more  7 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15 in the PCHS auditorium. PCHS theater students are getting plen…

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by Jon Craig