Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester
Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester A teacher in Westchester County is facing consequences for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with a student.  The teacher, who works at a school in the Bronxville Union Free School District, was placed on home assignment after the inappropriate communications with a student were discovered, Bronxville Superintendent Roy Montesano confirmed on Thursday, Dec. 22.  Montesano declined to comment further on the matter, and did not release either the name of the teacher or the school involved. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Westchester Eatery Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Westchester Eatery
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Westchester Eatery Local officials are encouraging residents to go support local eateries with the kickoff of the Fall 2022 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week approaching. More than 150 eateries across seven counties are participating in the event, including 54 restaurants in Westchester County, according to County Executive George Latimer. The fall kickoff event was held at Zwilling Cooking Studio in Pleasantville, with a tasting event that featured a variety of chef demos. Some of the demos at the event included: Town House in New Rochelle, led by New Rochelle native Chris dos Reis La Casa Bronxvill…
New Luxury Condominiums Open In Westchester County New Luxury Condominiums Open In Westchester County
New Luxury Condominiums Open In Westchester County A newly opened luxury condominium building in Westchester County is now available for tours.  On Thursday, Oct. 20, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new building, located in Bronxville at 100 Pondfield Road.  The building features 11 two-bedroom and three-bedroom residences with "expansive open layouts, premium finishes, and an array of fantastic shops and services right outside the door," according to developers.  The residences each have tall ceilings, oversized windows, and open kitchens, and come furnished with "upscale stainless steel appliances," developers s…
Popular Pizzeria Announces Closure Of Last Westchester Location Popular Pizzeria Announces Closure Of Last Westchester Location
Popular Pizzeria Announces Closure Of Last Westchester Location A popular pizzeria will soon close its last location in Westchester County.  The Coals Pizza location in Bronxville, at 131 Parkway Road, will be closing in the next few weeks, Coals announced on Facebook.  Coals, which also has locations in Fairfield County city of Norwalk and in Portland, Maine, also closed a Westchester location in Port Chester in Dec. 2020.  Earlier report - Popular Westchester Pizzeria Announces Closure Of One Of Its Locations "Come and say goodbye, we love our loyal customers more than we can express here," Coals said in the Facebook post.&n…
These Westchester Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners These Westchester Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
These Westchester Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners Multiple Hudson Valley schools were named 2022 National Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of award recipients annually. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The following Westchester County schools were named winners: Croton‐Harmon High School in Croton-on-Hudson  Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua Bronxville Elementary School …
‘Trusted Lieutenant’ Of Sarah Lawrence College Sex-Cult Leader Admits To Conspiracy ‘Trusted Lieutenant’ Of Sarah Lawrence College Sex-Cult Leader Admits To Conspiracy
‘Trusted Lieutenant’ Of Sarah Lawrence College Sex-Cult Leader Admits To Conspiracy A former Westchester County college student who fell under the spell of convicted sex-cult leader Larry Ray has pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder money for his illegal dealings. Isabella Pollok, age 31, a former student at Sarah Lawrence College, located near the border of Yonkers and Bronxville, who was described as Ray's "trusted lieutenant," pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 7 to one count related to Ray's twisted plot in Manhattan federal court. Ray, now age 62, will be sentenced in December on more than a dozen charges, including extortion, sex trafficking, and racketeering cons…
Westchester Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62 Westchester Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62
Westchester Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62 Maura Molloy’s life was defined by music. Now, the Westchester County educator and musician’s loved ones must rely on the many video recordings of her performances if they hope to again experience her bright, angelic singing voice. Molloy, of Rye, died at home Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 62 following a “long and courageous battle with lung cancer,” according to her obituary. “Gracing this world with her presence” on June 18, 1960, Molloy was the oldest of seven children born to Joan and Joseph Molloy, her memorial said. She went on to graduate from the Annunciation School in 1974 and O…
Corporate Vice President From Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 39 Corporate Vice President From Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 39
Corporate Vice President From Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 39 A Westchester man died unexpectedly at the age of 39 while on vacation with his family in the Turks and Caicos. Christopher Sean Kelly, of Bronxville, a human resources vice president at American Express, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, due to heart complications, said his obituary. Kelly was born in Buffalo, New York, and attended Canisius High School. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in psychology and political science. He later received a law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and a graduate degree from Cornell University in industri…
Investment Banker From Westchester Dies After Battling Cancer Investment Banker From Westchester Dies After Battling Cancer
Investment Banker From Westchester Dies After Battling Cancer An investment banker and longtime Westchester County resident who was born and raised in Connecticut has died from cancer at the age of 71. John Toffolon Jr. died peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, while surrounded by his wife, Joan, and two daughters, Ashley and Allison, according to his obituary. Toffolon was born in Hartford and spent his early years in Litchfield County in the village of Riverton. He went on to live in Bronxville for 30 years, his obituary said.  He was a graduate of Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. "John had an outstanding career in investment …
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location A popular restaurant chain that specializes in tacos is debuting a brand-new location in Fairfield County. The Taco Project opened a new location at 1111 High Ridge Road in Stamford in mid-April 12, according to a representative. The owners also operate Westchester County locations in Tarrytown, Yonkers, Bronxville, and Pleasantville. The restaurants offer a wide selection of tacos including chicken, fish, steak, shrimp, chorizo, cajun salmon, veggie, and more. The Taco Project also serves burritos and burrito bowls, along with quesadillas and salads.
Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Sentenced For Trafficking Meth, Liquid Date Rape Drug Former NYPD Officer From Westchester Sentenced For Trafficking Meth, Liquid Date Rape Drug
Former Nypd Officer From Westchester Sentenced For Trafficking Meth, Liquid Date Rape Drug An ex-NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley will spend a decade behind bars after admitting to his role in running a scheme to traffic large quantities of methamphetamine and liquid date rape drugs in New York, federal officials announced. Bronxville resident John Cicero, age 40, a former NYPD officer, pleaded guilty on Oct. 13, 2021, to distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and gamma-butyrolactone (known as “GBL”) in Westchester County and New York City. On Tuesday, April 12, US Attorney Damian Williams announced that Cicero has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, four years of …