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Wilfredo Melendez
New Rochelle, NY
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ICE Concerns Cancel Annual Hispanic Cultural Celebration In New Rochelle: Report
An annual celebration of Hispanic culture held in Westchester has been canceled this year amid concerns about US Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement activity. New Rochelle's Taste of Union Avenue, held every summer, is no longer listed on the city's calendar, CBS News reported. The reason? According to the outlet, the decision to cancel the event was made last month following heightened anxieties about ICE activity in the country. CBS reported a statement from City Manager Wilfredo Melendez on the reasoning behind the cancellation: "After careful considerati…
New Rochelle, NY
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New Rochelle Selects Next City Manager
A Westchester County city's new manager ended up being quite a familiar face despite an extensive recruitment effort that spanned multiple states. In an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 31, New Rochelle officials revealed that Wilfredo Melendez was unanimously selected as the new City Manager and will begin serving on Sunday, Dec. 1. Melendez had previously been serving as Acting City Manager since April following the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Kathleen Gill. Earlier Report - New Rochelle City Manager Kathleen Gill Resigns Suddenly The city's decision …
