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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near Marina In Westchester Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near Marina In Westchester
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near Marina In Westchester Authorities are investigating after an unconscious man was pulled from water near a marina in Westchester and died soon after.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 25 just after 5:30 p.m., when the New Rochelle Police Department's Harbor Patrol was told that a man was seen floating in the water in a channel leading out from the New Rochelle Marina to Long Island Sound. The Harbor Patrol then responded and was able to pull the man out, who was unconscious and unresponsive. Officers began attempting lifesaving measures while bringing him to shore to take him to a local hospital, …

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News
Making History: Parkway In Westchester Designated As National Historic Place Making History: Parkway In Westchester Designated As National Historic Place
Making History: Parkway In Westchester Designated As National Historic Place A parkway traveled by countless residents every day in Westchester has been found eligible to be listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.  The Hutchinson River Parkway from the intersection with US Route 1 in Pelham Manor to the intersection with the Merritt Parkway (Connecticut State Route 15) at the Connecticut state line has been designated a national and New York state historic place, Pelham Manor village officials announced on Tuesday, May 23.  The designation comes after Pelham Manor village officials pursued a determination of eligibility with the…

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Schools
New Principal Named At School In Northern Westchester New Principal Named At School In Northern Westchester
New Principal Named At School In Northern Westchester An elementary school in Northern Westchester will soon have a new principal who says he is dedicated to making sure families are involved in their children's education.  Rob Schliessman has been named the new principal of the Kensico School located in Valhalla, according to Valhalla Union Free School District officials.  Schliessman will be officially appointed by the district's school board during their meeting on Tuesday, June 6, and will start on Saturday, July 1. He will be taking over the position from the longtime principal Matt Curran, who will be retiring at the end o…

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Schools
New Superintendent In Westchester Comes From Neighboring District New Superintendent In Westchester Comes From Neighboring District
New Superintendent In Westchester Comes From Neighboring District A school district in Westchester has named their next leader who will be coming from a neighboring district in the county. Raymond Sanchez will serve as the next superintendent of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, district officials announced on Wednesday, May 17.  Sanchez's appointment will be officially finalized during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 30. He will succeed Chris Borsari, who announced his retirement in November and will serve his last day on Friday, June 30.  Sanchez will be coming to Tarrytown from the Ossining Union Free School D…

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Rabid Raccoon Found In Westchester: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease Rabid Raccoon Found In Westchester: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease
Rabid Raccoon Found In Westchester: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease An aggressive raccoon found in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, leading officials to warn residents who may have come in contact with the animal to get the treatment they need.  The raccoon was found on Tuesday, May 16 in Greenburgh at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court after it had been acting aggressively, according to Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.  The animal has since tested positive for rabies.  Any residents or their pets who may have come into contact with the raccoon are asked to immediatel…

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Traffic
Lane Closure: Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected Lane Closure: Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected An upcoming lane closure will soon slow down traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester, officials said.  One lane on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant between Lakeview Avenue and Cleveland Street is scheduled to close on Monday, May 15 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is to allow for bridge work, weather permitting. 

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Police & Fire
Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester
Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester A significant power outage resulted in firefighters searching more than 20 buildings at a college campus in Westchester for people trapped in elevators.  The incident happened on Wednesday, May 10 at SUNY Purchase College at 735 Anderson Hill Rd., which suffered a major power outage that resulted in a failure of communications, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  When firefighters arrived at the campus, they learned that the outage may have caused people to become stuck in elevators.  As a result, they commenced a search of over 20 buildings on campus to look for ele…

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President Biden To Visit Northern Westchester: Here's Where He's Going President Biden To Visit Northern Westchester: Here's Where He's Going
President Biden To Visit Northern Westchester: Here's Where He's Going New update - Gridlock Alert: Biden's Visit To Cause Traffic, Road Closures In Westchester President Biden will soon be making a stop at a college in Northern Westchester to call for increasing the country's debt ceiling to avoid a government default.  Biden will appear at SUNY Westchester Community College on Wednesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m., according to the office of Rep. Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), who will be hosting the president during his visit.  During his appearance at the college, Biden is set to call on Republicans to "come to the table" on increasing the debt limit to …

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Business
New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where It Will Be New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where It Will Be
New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where It Will Be A Shake Shack will soon be serving burgers, fries, and shakes to hungry customers at a shopping center in Westchester.  The new fast food eatery will open at the Gateway Shopping Center in Port Chester at 421 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), according to the shopping center's website.  An opening date for the Shake Shack has not yet been announced, but it will be "coming soon," according to the shopping center.  The fast food chain, which already has three other locations in Westchester in Yonkers, Hartsdale, and White Plains, is known for offering a variety of burgers, chicken sa…

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2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says 2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says Two hospitals in Westchester have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades 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 group. Northern Westch…

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Schools
This Westchester School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says This Westchester School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says
This Westchester School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says A school district in Westchester has been recognized as one of the best in the entire country, according to new rankings.  The Scarsdale Union Free School District has placed No. 11 in America, according to Niche's new 2023 rankings of the top school districts in the country.  According to Niche, the organization uses "a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience," according to its website. A detailed explanation of the criteria used to rank the school districts can be read by clicking here.  In addition to ranking as one …

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Police & Fire
Man's Body Found Inside Concrete Tube At Nature Park In Westchester: Police Man's Body Found Inside Concrete Tube At Nature Park In Westchester: Police
Man's Body Found Inside Concrete Tube At Nature Park In Westchester: Police Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a concrete drainage pipe at a hiking park in Westchester.  The man's body was found on Thursday night, May 4 just after 7 p.m. at the Nature Study Woods in New Rochelle, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  The remains were found by people who had been out for a walk at the park.  The man was found to apparently be homeless and may have been using the drainage pipe for shelter. He is believed to have been dead for several days, O'Leary said.  An autops…

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