Eastchester Roundup: 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

What's Open/Closed In Eastchester For New Year's Day

Thursday, Jan. 1, is a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Eastchester on New Year's Day.

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Eastchester Father Charged In Fatal Crash Appears In Court

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Michael Ware of Eastchester, who was charged in connection with the fatal crash of his SUV driven by his unlicensed daughter, made his first court appearance in a Pennsylvania court Tuesday, reports lohud.com . The accident killed three teenage boys.

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Shifting into Position, Sunday, January 4,

... she is a full-time certified special education teaching assistant at the Anne Hutchinson Elementary School in Eastchester NY. Fellowship hour follows worship. Free parking. First Baptist Church of White Plains 456 North Street, White Plains NY 10605 ...

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Got Plans for New Year's? Better Bundle Up, Bronxville and Eastchester

Everyone always asks what will the weather be like on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and we at Bronxville-Eastchester Patch want to provide you with an hourly forecast according to the latest National Weather Service and Weather.com forecast. Beginning at noon on New Year's Eve temperatures will be between 29-31 degrees and the skies will be sunny.

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Stepinac High School Holds Winter Open House

... more time to provide individualized instruction. Stepinac High School is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit stepinac.org to learn more.

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Bronxville School Board Prepares For Flood Mitigation, Hayes Field Vote

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The Bronxville Board of Education has announced an informational meeting in an effort to educate the public about the importance of passing a pair of propositions that will be voted on in a special election next month. After sustaining millions of dollars in damages from flooding in the Midland Valley Drainage Basin near the high school, the Board of Education proposed a flood mitigation plan and subsequent synthetic field replacement at Hayes Field that will be voted on in a special election ballot on Thursday, Jan. 22. The informational session will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, in the elementary school's multi-purpose room.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Homes for Sale in Harrison Dec. 30

Eastchester Golf Outing Raises More Than $7,000 For Alzheimer's Research

... in White Plains. The fundraiser hosted by Ron Blacks Beer Hall was held at the at the Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester. More than 50 golfers participated in the event. According to an About Health.com article by Alternative Medicine Expert ...

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Eastchester Father Charged In Fatal Pennsylvania Crash Appears In Court

Stepinac's Kylan Guerra Wins Con Edison Athlete Of The Week Award

... h School Football League AAA championship season. Stepinac High School is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit stepinac.org to learn more.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Eastchester Fire Department Seeks to Clear Up Confusion over Water Bills

Officials from the Eastchester Fire Department are informing residents of the town and its two villages, Bronxville and Tuckahoe, about a change to their water bills. Residents of Bronxville and Tuckahoe will have to begin paying a "MUNICIPAL PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION SURCHARGE " because the villages no longer collect it, as part of a change by United Water.

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Family, Friends Honor Memory Of Mount Kisco Deputy Mayor Griffin

... ghters served as pall bears for the casket. Griffin's burial was scheduled for later in the day at a cemetery in Eastchester.

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With 2014 Concluding, Westchester Looks Toward 2015

... so," he said. "We're looking at several locations for a new shop, it's just a matter of what the best fit is." Eastchester resident Hannah Hathaway said that she was eschewing the "traditional get in shape or focus on your career," New Year's ...

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Bronxville and Eastchester Residents: Here's Your New Year's Eve, New Year's Day Forecast

As you get ready to celebrate the end of 2014, and the beginning of 2015 we'll let you know whether the weather forecast plans to cooperate with your party plans. First, the good news.

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Eastchester Firefighters' Response To Nursery Fire Tops Week's News

The Eastchester Fire Dept. responded to a fire at Sprainbrook Nursery at 448 Underhill Road in Greenburg after two 50-pound propane tank explosions occurred, according to a report by LoHud.com.

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Pace University's Travis Sherer Named To Gov. Cuomo's AIDS Task Force

Travis Sherer, a Pace University adjunct professor, member of the New York State Society of Physician Assistants conference planning and diversity committees and program manager at Lenox Hill Retroviral Disease Center has been named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Task Force on Ending AIDS. The Task Force on Ending Aids is responsible for developing and issuing an executive plan for New York State to achieve the following goals: Linking and retaining persons diagnosed with HIV to health care and getting them on anti- HIV therapy to maximize HIV virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice.

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Pace University's VOX Magazine Hosts Launch Event With Award-Winning Writer

... f the students, faculty and alumni of Pace University. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Pace University VOX Magazine Hosts Launch Event With Award-Winning Writer

... f the students, faculty and alumni of Pace University. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Programs For Teens Offered At Eastchester Library

... to be an active Library Teen Group member to submit something. Book Reviews: Books reviewed must be owned by Eastchester and in the young adult area. Want to review a new book as soon as it come out? Email Elizabeth the title and pass along any ...

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Pace University's Travis Sherer Appointed To Gov. Cuomo's AIDS Task Force

Travis Sherer, a Pace University adjunct professor, member of The New York State Society of Physician Assistants conference planning and diversity committees and program manager at Lenox Hill Retroviral Disease Center has been named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Task Force on Ending AIDS. The Task Force on Ending Aids is responsible for developing and issuing an executive plan for New York State to achieve the following goals: Linking and retaining persons diagnosed with HIV to health care and getting them on anti- HIV therapy to maximize HIV virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Description of a 'Pleasant Country Walk' in Pelham in 1878

... After consulting history also, I concluded that an interesting route might be found from Kingsbridge, through Eastchester, Pelham Neck, New Rochelle to Rye Beach. The question now was, would that route offer an interesting variety of woods, views, ...

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Track Santa's Trek to Bronxville, Tuckahoe and Eastchester

Bronxville, Tuckahoe and Eastchester area families wondering just what time Santa Claus will make his appearance locally can track the jolly old elf's journey courtesy of NORAD. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has announced it will once again put its technological prowess to use helping children all over the world keep up with Santa's Christmas Eve ride.

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What's Open/Closed In Eastchester On Christmas

Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Eastchester on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 a federal holiday. Metro-North Railroad will run a special holiday schedule on Christmas Day.

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Junior League Of Bronxville Holds Holiday Party To Celebrate Coat Drive

The Junior League of Bronxville celebrated its annual holiday coat drive on Friday with a party and distribution of more than 800 coats to men, women and children from the Mount Vernon community. The drive started on Monday, Nov. 3 and ended on Thursday, Dec. 11. The Junior League had been collecting donations from the community at drop-off locations in Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Mount Vernon and beyond.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Latest Bronxville - Eastchester Storm Update: Christmas Eve Travel Will Be Difficult

The good news for Bronxville and Eastchester motorists looking to travel on Christmas Eve is you won't have to deal with the wintry white stuff, but unfortunately you'll be dealing with heavy rains, gusty winds, patchy fog, and maybe even some thunder. According to the National Weather Service, rain was to begin during the morning Wednesday for the Hudson Valley.

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Police Investigating Cause Of Fire At Greenburgh's Sprainbrook Nursery

... en operating since 1944. The Greenville Fire Department and firefighters from Fairview, Hartsdale, White Plains, Eastchester, Scarsdale and Yonkers fire departments responded to the scene.

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Scarsdale Fire Department Responds To Propane Fire In Greenburgh

... en operating since 1944. The Greenville fire department and firefighters from Fairview, Hartsdale, White Plains, Eastchester, Scarsdale and Yonkers fire departments responded to the scene, the report said.

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Junior League of Bronxville's Holiday Coat and Gloves Drive: Over 800 ...

... the JLB. JLB had been collecting donations from the community at drop-locations located in Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Mount Vernon and beyond from mid-November to mid-December. This year, as in past years, the community was very generous, ...

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William M. Abati, 92, Of Eastchester

... Abati. Calling hours are Friday, Dec. 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westchester Funeral Home, Inc. , Eastchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe. ...

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Search for Local Gas Prices In and Around Bronxville and Eastchester

How to search for local gas prices : Click the magnifying glass icon at the top right corner of the graphic below, type in your ZIP code, or town and state, then press return. Happy traveling!

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Monday, December 22, 2014

White Plains Fire Dept. Responds To Propane Fire In Greenburgh

... o a report by LoHud.com. The Greenville fire department and firefighters from Fairview, Hartsdale, White Plains, Eastchester, Scarsdale and Yonkers fire departments responded to the scene, the report said.

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Eastchester Fire Dept. Responds To Propane Fire In Greenburgh

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Scarsdale Woman Charged With DWI Tops Week's News

A Scarsdale woman, Johanna Fitzgerald , 43, was arrested Monday night, Dec. 15, after she was found stopped in the right lane of the Taconic State Parkway. Eastchester police are continuing their investigation into a pair of suspects believed to have burglarized several local residences over the last few days.

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Eastchester Dad Charged In Fatal Crash Tops Week's News

An Eastchester father has been charged with manslaughter and other charges in connection to a vehicle crash in Pennsylvania that killed three people, lohud reports. Two Westchester teens will be facing hate-crime charges in the wake of several assaults at the Palisades Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 28, according to multiple reports.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Sen. Latimer's Rye Home Goes Into Foreclosure

... lohud. The 37th Senate District includes Bedford, North Castle, Harrison, part of White Plains, Rye, Mamaroneck, Eastchester, part of New Rochelle and part of Yonkers.

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Police Academy Certifies 55 New Officers, Including Three Chiefs' Sons

... Timothy Jon Bonci is joining his father, Chief Timothy Bonci, as well as his uncle Alex, at the Town of Eastchester Police Department; Michael W. Campion, whose father, Norman, is police chief in Briarcliff, will work for Mount Vernon Police; and ...

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Two Pelham Manor Police Officers Graduate From County Academy

New Hastings Police Officer Graduates From County Academy

There was plenty of tradition, pride and brawn to go around Friday as 55 new officers -- including seven women -- graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy. Three of the rookies have fathers who command local police departments: Timothy Jon Bonci is joining his father, Chief Timothy Bonci, as well as his uncle Alex, at the Town of Eastchester Police Department; Michael W. Campion, whose father, Norman, is police chief in Briarcliff, will work for Mount Vernon Police; and Paul F. Rescigno is the newest patrol officer in the Village of Elmsford where his father, Frank, is police commissioner, and pinned the police badge during a swearing-in ceremony in August.

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Letter: Eastchester Public Schools Send Holiday Greetings

As we quickly approach the end of 2014, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a joyous holiday filled with an abundance of blessings and happiness. The solidity and depth of commitment to educational excellence that you bring to the Eastchester Public Schools is what makes Eastchester such an exceptional place to teach and learn.

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Business Council Of Westchester Seeks New Members For 2015

... us solo-preneurs and small businesses." Business Council of Westchester is proud to support community news & The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit westchesterny.org to learn more.

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Corinne Zanzano, 53, Of Eastchester

Zanzano was born Dec. 19, 1961, in Bronxville, to Rosalie and Ralph Della Cava. She graduated from Eastchester High School in 1979 and was a graduate of Concordia College earning a B.S. Degree in Education.

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Tuckahoe House Lights Up For Holidays

... ng above and beyond," she said. " We're still amateurs decorators, but we gave it our best shot." Check it out, Eastchester, Tuckahoe. And feel free to send in more holiday shots in the Comments section below or by emailing jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com .

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Eastchester Father, Daughter Facing Charges In Crash That Killed Three Boys

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. An Eastchester father and his teenage daughter are facing serious criminal charges after the unlicensed girl crashed his SUV on Labor Day weekend in Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of three of her passengers. Several months after the Aug. 30, 2014 crash, which took the lives of three teenage boys, Michael Ware, 53, was arraigned on Wednesday in Wayne County and charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of children, filing a false report and other crimes.

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Eastchester Father, Daughter Facing Charges In Fatal Crash

Police Seek Bronx Robbery Suspect Who They Say Pretended to Be Police Officer

Police say the man entered a BP gas station on Conner Street in the Eastchester section of the Bronx on November 27 and told the attendant he was a police officer. According to police, the suspect then simulated that he had a weapon on his waist and tried to handcuff the attendant.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Eastchester Father Charged In Car Crash That Killed Three

EASTCHESTER, N.Y An Eastchester father has been charged with manslaughter and other charges in connection to a vehicle crash in Pennsylvania that killed three people, lohud reports. Officials say Michael Ware, 53, allowed his unlicensed daughter to drive his vehicle on Aug. 30 when it crashed, killing three teenage boys and injuring two other teen passengers, lohud reports.

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Pace Launches New Speaker Series On Hope, Healing, Resilience

... through their darkest days alone. That takes a team." Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Dahlia Ianora, 90, Of New Rochelle, Retired Dollar-Emigrant Bank Employee

... by her parents. Calling hours are Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Westchester Funeral Home, Inc. , Eastchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment to ...

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Pace Launches Speaker Series On Hope, Healing, Resilience

... through their darkest days alone. That takes a team." Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Eastchester Police Investigating Series of Home Burglaries

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Eastchester police are continuing their investigation into a pair of suspects believed to have burglarized several local residences over the last few days. Police officials confirmed that several homes and apartments have been burglarized recently, though residents' errors may have been involved and certain doors and windows may not have been locked when the inhabitants went to sleep.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Eastchester sees rash of break-ins

Police are searching for at least two suspects in a string of robberies near Overhill Road. Police say they are looking for at least two suspects who may be responsible for burglaries at several homes and apartments in the area of Eastchester near Garth and Overhill roads in just the past few days.

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Arrest Of 'Bicycle Bandit' Ends Rash Of Robberies In Westchester

Banks, gas stations and convenience stores were struck by a flurry of armed robberies this fall in Westchester and Putnam counties. Several of the highest profile cases were closed by arrests in Rye , Eastchester and in Dutchess County, where the so-called "bicycle bandit" confessed Thursday to 15 robberies in four counties.

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Curtis B. Arditi, 74, Of Bronxville, Army Veteran

... are Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westchester Funeral Home, Inc. , Eastchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at St. Eugene's Church, Yonkers. Interment to ...

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Eastchester Letter: Senior Citizens Council Thanks Community Fund

To the Editor: The Senior Citizens Council would like to wholeheartedly thank The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe for its continued generous support of the Bronxville Senior Citizens and the Tuckahoe Senior Citizens. We know that the best way to keep our many seniors healthy, vigorous and engaged in the community is to provide regular activities that promote socialization, physical exercise and intellectual stimulation.

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Monday, December 15, 2014

'Bicycle Bandit' Arrest Ends Rash Of Westchester Robberies

Michelina M. Lagana, 81, Waitress At The Eastchester Odyssey Diner

... from the White Plains Schools and for a short time worked in Robert Hall. She was a waitress and hostess at the Eastchester Odyssey Diner in Eastchester for many years. Lagana is survived by her children, Madeline McDougal (James) of Mahopac and ...

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Anne Stamegna, 85, Longtime Resident Of Eastchester

Stamegna was born in 1929, to Renato and Nicoletta Ciciola. She was a graduate of Mt.

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'Bicycle Bandit' Arrest Ends Rash Of Robberies In Westchester

'Bicycle Bandit' Arrest Ends Rash Of Burglaries In Westchester

Lawrence J. Labriola, 78, Former Resident Of Eastchester

Labriola was born Oct. 20, 1936, to Adamo and Rosina Labriola, in Avellino, Italy. He was the owner/operator of Scarsdale Landscaping, in Scarsdale.

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Two Grande Dames Of DAR Honored at Bronxville Field Club

... direct descendant of Henry Fowler, one of the town's early settlers and a signatory to the vaunted 17th Century Eastchester Covenant. Hefti was also honored on the occasion of the town's 350th Anniversary. Members of the DAR for more than six ...

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Best Gas Prices In And Around Eastchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe areas.

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Eastchester Foundation's Aid To Pediatric Cancer Research Tops Week's News

In their continuing effort to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research, members of the Eastchester community gathered in Hastings-on-Hudson for the annual Paul Luisi Foundation gala to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its namesake's leukemia treatment. Andrew McMurray, co-owner of Scarsdale's Zachy's and the national wine consultant for Zipz, landed the biggest deal in the history of ABC-TV's "Shark Tank."

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Pace University Swimmers Named ECAC Rookie Of The Week

... uare off with Adelphi University on Thursday, Jan. 15. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Friday, December 12, 2014

See Inside this Home and Other Open Houses in Bronxville, Tuckahoe and Eastchester Dec. 13-14

The MTA will prohibit Santas attending this year's bar crawl/charity event from drinking on the Long Island and Metro North railroads. During last year's holiday policing effort, State Police charged more than 630 drivers with DWI, and handed out more than 38,000 tickets.

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Eastchester's CMIT Solutions Wins CompTIA Trustmark

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. CMIT Solutions of Southern Westchester has been awarded the CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark, a respected industry credential that signifies a company's commitment to quality service. "Earning this credential identifies CMIT Solutions of Southern Westchester as a business that meets or exceeds the best business practices the IT industry has to offer," said Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president, industry relations, CompTIA.

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Celebrating National Cocoa Day In Scarsdale

... also, of course, chocolate gelato, which Pilano makes fresh every morning. Warm Up : 290 White Plains Road, Eastchester, (914) 337-1800. Mexican Hot Chocolate, Mambo 64 : Talk about heat. A pinch of cayenne pepper adds a zingy spiciness to this hot ...

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Eastchester Letter: Support The Community Fund

... It is also the time when we consider the needs of others and how we can help. The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe has been meeting community needs for the past 95 years. Gramatan Village is a grateful beneficiary of the fund's ...

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Eastchester Public Schools Students Perform at UN

Several Eastchester students who belong to the performing arts group Young at Arts performed at the United Nations on Nov. 20. The group was invited to perform as part of a 25th-anniversary celebration of the adoption of the Convention of the Rights of the Child.

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Eastchester Senior Citizens Enjoy The 2014 Anne Hutchinson Breakfast

The student council raised the money to pay for the breakfast. Teachers did the cooking and students did the serving. You can watch the video on the school's cable stations.

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Eastchester's Tuckahoe Union Free School District Joins Hour Of Code

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Tuckahoe Union Free School District joined the largest computer science learning event, "The Hour of Code," in celebration of Computer Science Education Week from Dec. 8-14. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics and explore what coding in computer science is all about.

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Eastchester Town Council Adopts $34.5 Million Budget

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The Eastchester Town Council unanimously adopted a nearly $34.5 million budget that stayed within the 1.56 percent tax levy cap. This year's $34,464,464 budget represents a 1.25 percent tax rate increase over the 2014 budget, which came in at slightly more than $34 million.

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Eastchester Gas Prices Continue To Plummet

Gas prices in Westchester County and all of the metropolitan New York City area continue to drop to the lowest levels in years, according to AAA. The average gas price in and around New York City was $3.10 on Thursday, Dec. 11, down nearly two cents from Dec. 10 and nearly 60 cents lower than the same day last year.

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Andrew Lore Wins Eastchester Fire District Election

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Despite an endorsement from the Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners, Scarsdale Police Officer Brian Keating lost the fire district election to Tuckahoe resident Andrew Lore, who is the newest member of the board. Lore took nearly two votes for every one Keating earned, topping him 466-261 to join the board of five commissioners, which is tasked with overseeing a $17.3 million budget that directly affects the local tax assessment.

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Share Your Holiday House Decorations, Eastchester

How lit up is your neighborhood? We want to know. Send us your photos -- and point us in the right direction so we can share the decoration joy.

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Eastchester Firefighters Register For National Bone Marrow Registry

Several probationary firefighters from Yonkers and other career departments from Westchester registered Dec. 9 for the National Bone Marrow Registry. The other departments were Hartsdale, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Eastchester, Lake Mohegan, Scarsdale, Rye and Fairview.

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Pace University Swimmer Robert O'Gorman Named NE-10 Rookie Of The Week

... an. 15, 2015 when they will host the Adelphi Panthers. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Bronx River Parkway Closures Set In Scarsdale, Eastchester, Greenburgh

Motorists are advised that the ongoing bridge work will close portions of both the northbound and southbound Bronx River Parkway in the vicinity of Harney Road/Strathmore Road and Crane Road through Monday, Dec. 15. Closure of both directions of the Bronx River Parkway between Exit 10, Harney/Strathmore Road and Exit 12, Crane Road. This closure is necessary to remove steel floor beams and girders over the Metro-North Railroad tracks.

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Anthony Lore Sr. Wins Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners Election

With a total of 466 votes, Anthony Lore Sr. won Tuesday's Board of Fire Commissioners election in Eastchester, according to officials. Lore defeated Brian E. Keating, who received 261 votes.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Bronxville Mayor Says Parking Is Delicate Balancing Act

... both sides of that street. Research demonstrates that Midland Avenue is primarily a route to traverse from the Eastchester area to Yonkers and the parkways, and without the median as a calming device, the road could become a dangerous speedway. With ...

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Eastchester Students, Waverly PTA Win Environmental Award

The Eastchester High School Going Green Club and the Waverly PTA Environmental Committee are recipients of this year's Town of Eastchester Environmental Committee Green Medallion Award. The fifth annual awards program was held Thursday, Dec. 4, to recognize individuals, businesses, community groups, students, government entities or other organizations that conduct or participate in activities that benefit the community's environment.

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Two 'Grande Dames' Honored at Bronxville Field Club

... direct descendant of Henry Fowler, one of the town's early settlers and a signatory to the vaunted 17th Century Eastchester Covenant . Members of the DAR for more than six decades, both ladies have generously served their communities in myriad ways ...

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Eastchester's 350th Anniversary History Book Has Arrived

Eastchester's 350th anniversary book, "Out of the Wilderness: The Emergence of Eastchester, Tuckahoe & Bronxville, NY, 1664-2014" is now on sale. EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Eastchester's 350th anniversary book, "Out of the Wilderness: The Emergence of Eastchester, Tuckahoe & Bronxville, NY, 1664-2014," is now on sale at Womrath Bookshop in Bronxville, Cornell's True Value Hardware in Eastchester, Eastchester Town Hall and Bronxville and Tuckahoe village halls.

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Eastchester Students Perform At Kaplan Memorial Concert

Eastchester High School students in orchestra, chorus and jazz band will perform in the Bernard Kaplan Memorial Holiday Concert in the main lobby of the MetLife Building on Friday, Dec. 12, from noon-1 p.m.

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Eastchester Foundation Aids Pediatric Cancer Research

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. In their continuing effort to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research, members of the Eastchester community gathered in Hastings-on-Hudson for the annual Paul Luisi Foundation gala to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its namesake's leukemia treatment. Last week, more than $30,000 was raised for the foundation as dozens gathered at The Riverview to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Paul Luisi's successful stem cell transplant to treat his leukemia.

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Scarsdale's Bereavement Center of Westchester Thanks The Community...

The Bereavement Center of Westchester would like to acknowledge the generous support that The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe has given to us. They have been a steadfast and loyal supporter of the work we do for many years.

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Guido Dattaro, 89, Of Eastchester, Retired Professional Engineer

Dattaro was born Aug. 6, 1925, in New York City, to Lino Dattaro and Marina Beccarelli Dattaro. He was a resident of Eastchester.

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Appreciation For Students By Tuckahoe School Board Tops Week's News

The Tuckahoe Board of Education recognized student achievement, in various areas following with the district's mission statement, "Preparing Every Student for Excellence," on Monday, Dec. 1 in the Tuckahoe High School Auditorium. The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Inc. is accepting 2015 grant applications.

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

United Water to Activate New Water Main Dec. 10

... and 12-inch water mains will also be placed into service. "We want to advise our customers in New Rochelle and Eastchester that they may experience occasional periods of discolored water during the first 24 hours," said Lynda DiMenna, manager of ...

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Open Houses In Eastchester This Weekend

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. House hunting in Eastchester and Tuckahoe? There will be several open houses on the market this weekend.

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Friday, December 5, 2014

A Very Frozen Nutcracker for the Town of Eastchester

... Nutcracker When: Saturday, December 13, 2014 Where: Haindl Field, Gabriel Resigno Drive Time: 1pm-3pm Who: Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville residents, ages 3-8. Cost: $40 Pre-registration required by Dec 5th. To register, visit ...

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Eastchester Fire Board Election Takes Place Dec. 9

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The Eastchester Fire Board election will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 2-9 p.m. The following people are running this year for fire commissioner for a term of five years: Anthony Lore Sr., Wallace Street, Tuckahoe; Brian E. Keating, Ewart Street, Eastchester . The Fire District election is routinely overlooked by Eastchester residents, as less than 4 percent of eligible voters turn out.

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Eastchester's 350th Anniversary History Book Has Arrived

The following press release is from the Eastchester 350th Anniversary Commitee. A book launch is scheduled for Dec. 11 at Concordia College: Looking for the ideal holiday gift? The perfect present - one that no one already has - just became available.

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John Pell and John Richbell Selected in 1671 to Assess Best Roadway...

... important roadway project. A new roadway recently had been laid out as a common highway near the settlement of Eastchester adjacent to the Manor of Pelham to facilitate travel from New York to New England. The new road was said to be "much more ...

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Summerfield Gardens Proposal Approved By Eastchester ZBA

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. At long last, after more than two years of consternation and debate, the Eastchester Zoning Board of Appeals approved the much-maligned Summerfield Garden project. By a 4-to-1 vote, the board approved nearly a dozen variances that will allow developers to move forward with the proposed 92-unit, five-story senior housing facility, which has drawn the ire of locals because it will be at least one story higher than the rest of the buildings in the three and four story neighborhood.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Eastchester

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe areas.

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Eastchester's Community Fund Is Accepting 2015 Grant Applications

The Community Fund provides financial assistance and administrative support to non-profit organizations serving the health, education and welfare needs of residents in the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, and the town of Eastchester, and the areas in the 10708 zip code. "The community fund acts as a safety net for our community," noted Melinda Burge, executive director of the fund.

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Ignored Elections

Bronxville-Eastchester and Tuckahoe are about to elect Fire Commissioners on December 9th. Most pay little attention to this election and will stay home because the feeling it has no meaning.

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New Financial Planning Service Opens In Eastchester

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. People in need of financial planning advice have a new resource at KPL Financial Group, founded by Eastchester resident Adam Kozak. Kozak, a CFP, has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years.

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Walter D. Morgan, 79, Teacher And Administrator At Irvington Public Schools

Morgan was born Sept. 25, 1935, in New York City, to Walter and Edith Morgan. He attended Eastchester Public Schools and received his Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Education from the City College of New York and an Ed.

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JLCW Set To Kick Off The Holiday Season In Scarsdale

... and there will be food and festive entertainment. Each winter, the JLCW which comprises female volunteers from Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains hosts a cheerful celebration in December to kick off the holidays in the village. ...

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Letter: Commissioners Support Brian Keating for Eastchester Fire Board

We are writing to you today to ask for your vote for Brian Keating for Fire Commissioner in the Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners election on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Thanks to increased voter turnout and taxpayer focus on the annual fire district elections, our fire district is now managed by board of experienced business professionals. These professionals bring a wide spectrum of business knowledge and managerial experience to the tax payers of the Town of Eastchester.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Bronxville's Concordia College Hosts Book Launch Dec. 11 for Eastchester 350th Anniversary

Eastchester's 350th anniversary celebration will culminate with the December publication of Out of the Wilderness: The Emergence of Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville, 1664-2014, the first-ever book on the history of the town and its two villages. Concordia College will host a book launch and panel discussion on December 11, at 7pm in the Sommer Center for Worship and the Performing Arts.

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Junior League of Bronxville Holiday Winter Coat and Glove Drive To...

... League of Bronxville and JLB's core cause of tackling the issue of hunger in its service areas of Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe and Yonkers? Visit the JLB at www.jlbronxville.org , like us on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter. ...

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Junior League of Central Westchester Holds Holiday Open House Dec. 14

... educational and charitable. Headquartered at historic Wayside Cottage, the JLCW has served the communities of Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains for over 65 years. Our approximately 250 active and sustaining members are accomplished ...

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Bronxville Schools Set Special Election For Flood Mitigation, Turf Field

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. After more than a year of debate and discussion, Bronxville school officials have announced a special election for voters to determine whether or not to move forward with a flood mitigation project and field replacement near the Bronxville High School. At their monthly meeting, the Bronxville Board of Education voted to include the two issues on a special election ballot on Thursday, Jan. 22. The first seeks the authorization to pay for the district's 12.5 percent share of a $7 FEMA-approved flood mitigation project, while the second involves the installment of synthetic turf at Hayes Field.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

County Board's Budget Committee Making Final Changes To Astorino Proposal

... before the Budget and Appropriations Committee in the last two weeks," said Legislator Sheila Marcotte ( R-Eastchester, New Rochelle, Tuckahoe) is chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. "Their input has enabled us to work with the county ...

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Seniors Celebrate Thanksgiving With Supervisor Colavita In Eastchester

Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita visited the Eastchester and Tuckahoe Senior Centers to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and continue his tradition of raffling off turkeys to the seniors. More than two dozen received gift cards to purchase a turkey.

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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Scarsdale Fourth-Graders' Thanksgiving Fundraiser Tops Week's News

Immaculate Heart of Mary's fourth-graders raised $1,233.63 at their cupcakes and lemonade Thanksgiving fundraisers on Monday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 19, which was hosted to raise money to renovate the Eastchester Community Action Program's Center. Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino and members of the Junior League of Central Westchester cut the ribbon to officially open the Westchester County Diaper Bank .

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Filling Of Vacancy On Eastchester Town Board Tops Week's News

With Councilman Fred Salanitro vacating his seat in office to replace longtime judge Domenick Porco in October, Eastchester officials have turned to a lifelong resident to fill his position on the Town Board . New York State residents were ranked the second lowest spenders after income and cost of living adjustments in a recent survey by finance social network WalletHub .

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Friday, November 28, 2014

Service Disruptions Set for 11 Subway Lines This Weekend

... Grand Central and Bowling Green. Use the 4, 6 or R trains instead. Service will run every 20 minutes between Eastchester-Dyre Avenue and Grand Central . For service to and from Zerega Avenue, use the Bx4 or shuttle buses to connect between Zerega ...

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Small Business Saturday is Here: Support Our Bronxville - Eastchester Stores

Shop at Bronxville and Eastchester small businesses this Saturday, Nov. 29, and support your local neighborhood - and if you use an American Express card, you may get up to three $10 rebates . You can find out which small businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday here .

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Eastchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe areas.

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Concordia College Presents Launch Of Book On Eastchester's History

Eastchester's 350th anniversary will kick off with the December publication of "Out of the Wilderness: The Emergence of Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville, 1664-2014," the first-ever book on the history of the town and its two villages. Concordia College in Bronxville will host a book launch and panel discussion on Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., at Sommer Center at the college.

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Eastchester Middle School Hosts Girls Only Computer Coding Workshop

The Eastchester School District along with Girls, Inc. will host a computer coding workshop for middle school girls on Saturday, Dec. 6 or Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Eastchester Middle School. The workshops run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., but students should arrive 10 minutes early.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving Storm Central for Bronxville - Eastchester

Metro North has added extra trains out of Grand Central in the afternoon, to help commuters out of New York City. Some school districts in Rockland, Putnam and northern Westchester, such as Lakeland and Brewster, had already scheduled today as a holiday; or, like Nyack and Ossining, they have a scheduled early dismissal.

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What's Open/Closed In Eastchester On Thanksgiving

Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Eastchester on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, a federal holiday. Metro-North Railroad will have additional trains running into and out of Grand Central Terminal before and after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Hudson River Potters Display Artwork At Eastchester Library

The Hudson River Potters will be hosting their annual pottery show and sale at the Eastchester Library on Friday, Dec. 5. from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ten artists and potters will be on hand to show and sell their work. Each piece in the show was hand built or wheel thrown and glazed by the individual artist.

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Immaculate Heart Of Mary Fourth-Graders Raise $1K To Fix Eastchester Center

Immaculate Heart of Mary's fourth-graders raised $1,233.63 at their cupcakes and lemonade Thanksgiving fundraisers on Monday, Nov. 17 and Wednesday, Nov. 19, which was hosted to raise money to renovate the Eastchester Community Action Program's Center.

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Eastchester Could See 4-8 Inches Of Snow Wednesday

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Westchester County residents could see between 4 and 8 inches of snow Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, creating travel nightmares for those en route to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. The weather forecast calls for a mixture of rain and snow for Wednesday morning.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Nor'easter Heading Toward Bronxville - Eastchester

A nor'easter sweeping in with rain and snow is expected to create big problems in northern Westchester on the busiest travel day of the year-the day before Thanksgiving. The snow could start by 5-7 a.m. on Wednesday.

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Bronx Students Test Their Voices on Ferguson Verdict

... fix our problems for us." The school's approximately 250 students marched a few blocks to Boston Road in their Eastchester neighborhood after Bowman made some short remarks. They chanted "No Justice, No Peace" and "We Will Not Be Silent," the name ...

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Parking Remains a 'Delicate Balancing Act' in Bronxville

... on both sides of that street. Research demonstrates that Midland Ave is primarily a route to traverse from the Eastchester area to Yonkers and the parkways, and without the median as a calming device, the road could become a dangerous speedway. With ...

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Bronx students protest Ferguson decision

... tal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown. The Cornerstone Academy for Social Action is protesting peacefully in Eastchester, just one day after Officer Darren Wilson learned he will walk free.

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Lifelong Eastchester Resident Tabbed To Fill Vacant Town Board Seat

Nicholson, an accountant who coaches in the Eastchester Instructional Basketball League and is a Girl Scout leader, said that she plans to utilize her personal and professional experience to influence Eastchester at its highest level. "Being a councilwoman will give me a greater opportunity to serve my town at a whole new, and exciting level," she said.

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Bronxville Teachers, District, Agree On Four-Year Contract

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. More than a year after their contract expired, the Bronxville Teachers' Association and School District have reached an agreement on a four-year contract that will extend into 2017. Since the previous three-year contract expired on June 30 last year, representatives from both the district and the teacher's association have been collaborating on a new contract that is equitable for both parties.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook for Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe into Thanksgiving

... could even have snow totals exceed a foot," reports Accuweather.com. The National Weather Service's forecast for Eastchester calls for rain, and little or no snow accumulation during the day Wednesday, though it makes no predictions about snow ...

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Eastchester's Westchester Martial Arts Academy Take Medals At Tournament

A number of first-second-and third-place medals were among the honors earned by students from Eastchester's Westchester Martial Arts Academy during the North American Grappling Association Championships held Saturday, Nov. 15 in New York City. Under the tutelage of mixed martial arts trainer Ron Barone, the group, in various levels of the children's competition, took four first-place, three second-place and two third-place medals.

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Eastchester School's First D-I Commitment Tops Week's News

Flanked by family, friends, teammates and coaches, Eastchester lacrosse star Jordyn DiCostanzo set another school record, signing on as the first athlete in district history to commit to a Division I program . Morning accidents slowed down Tuesday's morning commute.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Open Houses In Eastchester This Weekend

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. House hunting in Eastchester and Tuckahoe? There will be several open houses on the market this weekend.

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Eastchester High Lacrosse Stars Commit To Colleges

... a scholar-athlete, will play goalie, a position she has played throughout her high school career for both Eastchester High School Girls varsity lacrosse team and her club team, House of Sports. This past summer, Feigenbaum competed in the National ...

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The Ballerina Ball Presents 'A Very Frozen Nutcracker' In Eastchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. The Ballerina Ball presents "A Very Frozen Nutcracker" from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at Haindl Field for Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville residents ages 3-8. For the first time in forever "A Very Frozen Nutcracker" is co-sponsored by the Eastchester Recreation and Parks Department.

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15 Part-Time Jobs In and Around Eastchester and Bronxville

There have been 15 part-time jobs posted in Jobs on Patch in the past week within Eastchester, and 2,327 within 10 miles of the town, according to SimplyHired, which powers Jobs on Patch. One of my students just came from Iran and needs help with her senior year course work.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Bronxville

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe areas. The gas prices have been found courtesy of gasbuddy.com .

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Another Advertisement for Fair Held in 1842 to Fund Construction of Christ Church

... the National Register of Historic Places. In 1840, Reverend Bolton -- in addition to his ministerial duties in Eastchester -- began holding a Sunday service in his residence, Bolton Priory. By 1842, an effort was underway to organize a parish and ...

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Eastchester's Tyrell Selected For The NY Band Directors Assoc. Concert Band

Eastchester Middle School seventh grader Christopher Tyrrell, a student of music teacher Mark Dodge, was selected to perform as a member of the New York State Band Directors' Association Statewide Middle School Honor Concert Band.

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Former Bronxville Surgeon Creates Tuckahoe Center of Excellence

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. After bringing several state-of-the-art medical procedures to his private practice in Tuckahoe two years ago, Dr. Michael Kerin, the former director of surgery at Lawrence Hospital has partnered up with Cynosure to establish Westchester County's first "Center of Excellence." The Kerin MedSpa and Laser Center presents a one-stop shop specializing in medical aesthetics, laser treatments and cutting-edge spa services.

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Letter: Executive Asks For Support For Cancer Fundraising Campaign

I am writing to you as the executive director of Cancer Support Team urging your support for The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe during its annual fundraising campaign. The Community Fund provides support to local organizations providing vital health care, education and social services to youth, children, families and seniors.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Westchester Martial Arts Academy Grabs Numerous Awards at NAGA Tournament

A number of first, second and third-place medals were among the accolades earned by students from Eastchester's Westchester Martial Arts Academy during the NAGA North American Grappling Championships held Nov. 15 in New York City. Under the tutelage of mixed martial arts trainer Ron Barone, the group, in various levels of the children's competition, took four first-place, three second-place and two third-place medals.

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Eastchester Public Schools Present Holiday Basketball Tourney

Eastchester Public Schools will be participating in the 36th annual Eastchester High School Holiday Basketball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Eastchester High School Gymnasium.

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Optical Visit Relocates From New Rochelle To Eastchester

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. A pair of Eastchester High School graduates are coming home, after relocating a popular Westchester County optometry office from New Rochelle to their hometown and opening up shop last week. Optical Visit, which is owned by Optician Tonia DeMasi and managed by Essie Giraldi both Eastchester natives has become one of the most popular destinations in the county for patients who require vision care services or are looking for the latest designer frames and contact lenses.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Frigid Wind Chills Will Continue In Eastchester

Westchester County residents will have to deal with brutal cold and single-digit wind chills through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday will remain mostly sunny with temperatures struggling to reach 30 degrees, but a 10 mph wind will make those temperatures feel at least 10 degrees colder.

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Tuckahoe Public Library Hosts Storytelling Festival

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Some of the tri-state area's finest storytellers will be in Eastchester this week, as the Tuckahoe Public Library celebrates storytelling at Tellabration, an annual international storytelling festival. Each year, traditionally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, storytellers from around the world share their favorite stories with audiences of all ages.

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Hudson River's Bear Mountain Bridge turns 90

... at the Peekskill Theatre. The span provided some relief to the motoring public, said Kathryn Burke, a former Eastchester resident who wrote Hudson River Bridges , part of Arcadia Publishing's Images of America Series. As the popularity of the ...

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Hudson River's Bear Mountain Bridge turns 90

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Eastchester Lax Star Becomes School's First D-I Commit

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Flanked by family, friends, teammates and coaches, Eastchester lacrosse star Jordyn DiCostanzo set another school record, signing on as the first athlete in district history to commit to a Division I program. Earlier this year, DiCostanzo made a verbal commitment to the Jaspers and coach Elizabeth Weber, by signing her National Letter of Intent inside the Eastchester High School gym on Friday, she will officially don the forest green and white of Manhattan College after she graduates next year.

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Eastchester Historical Society Hosts Victorian Christmas Party

The Eastchester Historical Society is inviting residents to the Victorian Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Marble Schoolhouse from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The one-room schoolhouse will be decorated with greenery and a collection of antique dolls, toys, books, cards and Christmas ornaments will be on display.

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Eastchester High Hosts Motivational Speaker On ADHD

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Eastchester High School will welcome a special guest speaker this Wednesday, Nov. 19, to discuss the topic "BRIDGING TRANSITIONS, When ATTENTION May be an Issue." The speaker, Robert Tudisco, is a practicing attorney living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder He is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and author.

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Legislator From Hastings Questions Backlog In County Capital Projects

... health and safety risks to our county residents and business owners." Shimsky cited separate road projects in Eastchester -- Wilmot Road, Mill Road and Harney Road -- for which more than $1 million has been appropriated, but little work done. A list ...

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Last Call For Eastchester Fire Commissioner Candidates

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners has announced that Tuesday is the last call for any resident looking to join their ranks. According to Eastchester Fire Commissioner Jerry Napolitano, the board is looking for interested parties who want some say in determining how the fire district allocates its $17.3 million budget, which has already been approved for 2015.

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Junior League of Central Westchester, Greenburgh Housing Authority Launch Charity Drive

Eastchester HS Teacher Sylvia Vigliani Contributes To Photography Exhibit

Eastchester High School teacher Sylvia Vigliani was part of the photography exhibit at the Andrew Freedman Home on the Grand Concourse highlighting the growing Bronx arts community. "The Bronx Artist Documentary Project" exhibit ran this fall.

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Eastchester Letter: Community Fund Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign

To the Editor: I am writing to remind all of our residents that The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe has launched its annual campaign for 201415. While we are off to a strong start, we have a lot of ground to cover to reach our goal of $550,000.

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Cops' Anonymous Tip App Tops Week's News in Eastchester

Westchester County law enforcement is launching an anonymous Web tip program -- tip411 -- that will allow anyone with a smartphone, tablet, standard cellphone or computer to text in a tip to the local police department . The 21-year-old man who was found on fire while attempting to ride on top of a Metro-North train in Greenwich , Conn., on Sunday has died as a result of his injuries, according to multiple reports.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Eastchester HS Advanced Art Students Take On Residency With Renowned Artist

Eastchester High School advanced art students were part of an oil painting residency with artist Leah Lopez in the fall. She's been honored with awards from esteemed organizations such as the Scottsdale Artists School, American Women Artists, Salon International, National Association of Women Artists, and Salmagundi Club.

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Open Houses In Eastchester This Weekend

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. House hunting in Eastchester and Tuckahoe? There will be several open houses on the market this weekend.

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Oil terminal owner calls for dredging of Eastchester Creek

The creek helps transport over 40 million gallons of the county's heating oil per year to a terminal in Mount Vernon, but the sediment buildup on the creek is making it almost impassable. Local, state and federal officials got a firsthand look on Friday at how the barges can get stuck in the sludge.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Eastchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville areas.

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Eastchester Student Art To Be Featured In Bronxville

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Some of Eastchester's best and brightest who recently completed an oil painting residency with acclaimed artist Leah Lopez are ready to share their works with the masses at the Osilis Gallery in Bronxville. During the seven-session residency that began last year, Lopez whose work has been featured in galleries from coast to coast taught the students the intricacies of still life and landscape painting with oils.

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Anne Hutchinson School In Eastchester Hosts Matthew's Wish Toy Drive

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The Anne Hutchinson School is accepting donations of new, unwrapped children's toys for the Matthew's Wish Toy Drive. Toys can be dropped into a bin located in the school's main office at 60 Mill Road until Dec. 12. Matthew McKinnon was granted a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which he never got to use after passing away at the age of 13. His wish was to fill a tractor-trailer with toys that could be delivered to kids at the Cohen Children's Medical Center, where Matthew spent more than nine years.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

9 Jobs In and Around Bronxville-Eastchester: Part-Time, Full-Time, Seasonal

There have been 1,180 jobs posted in Jobs on Patch in the past week within 10 miles of Bronxville, and nine within the village, according to SimplyHired, which powers Jobs on Patch. Fit might not come across on a job description.

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Eastchester Public Schools Holding Local Food Drive

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Eastchester Public Schools will hold a food drive to help local families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. The local food pantry is running low on supplies.

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Legislator Catherine Parker to Propose Countywide Limits on Plastic Bags, Styrofoam Containers

... Salem) are co-sponsoring the bill and are slated to be on-hand Wednesday afternoon. They will be joined by Eastchester/Tuckahoe Girl Scout Cadette Katie Yacoub, who is doing a plastic bag project in Eastchester. Parker, who chairs the legislature's ...

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Eastchester Middle Schoolers Save Jeans For Teens

Teens for Jeans is a national campaign to collect undamaged jeans of any size and color to be distributed to teens who live in shelters.

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Eastchester Volunteers Seek Donations For Turkey Drive

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. In an effort to help local families that may be economically challenged this holiday season, several Eastchester and Bronxville good Samaritans are teaming up to hold a turkey drive for those in need in Tuckahoe . As part of their ongoing effort to aid disadvantaged families in Westchester, volunteers from the Eastchester Community Action Partnership have been actively collecting all of the fixings needed for a complete Thanksgiving dinner that will be distributed to families in advance of the holiday.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

New Rochelle Salutes Veterans

... General Michael Alan Mann. Mann grew up in New Rochelle, on White Oak Street. His mother still lives in Eastchester. She was in the audience. He spoke about the ethos of the military and told two stories that embodied that ethos. On his way to New ...

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Wells Fargo Honors Eastchester History With Mural

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. While Eastchester continues to celebrate its 350th anniversary with a series of events involving Tuckahoe and Bronxville, Wells Fargo chose to celebrate it's first year in town in its own way, unveiling on its facade a mural dedicated to the history of Eastchester. The work of art includes Stewart Manor, the Old Red School House, Gramatan Hotel, Fischer's Tavern and the Marble School House.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Eastchester Teachers Stuffing Stockings for Mlitary

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The Eastchester Teachers Association is seeking donations of stockings and stocking stuffers to send to U.S. military personnel deployed overseas. The teachers association is partnering with From Homes to Heroes to fill and ship the stockings overseas, according to a press release.

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Fill Bronxville-Eastchester Patch with Veterans Day 2014 Tributes

"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations..." This year, on the 95th anniversary of what is now commemorated as Veterans Day, we open the comments for tributes to veterans in the Bronxville/Tuckahoe/Eastchester area and around the country.

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Pace University Presents Panel Event That Focuses On Hope, Healing

... ilm participant, speaker, writer and resilience queen. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Bronxville-Eastchester Veterans: List of Businesses Offering Free Meals and Deals on Veterans Day

Dozens of businesses are offering free services and reduced prices to veterans on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, and, in some cases, beyond. Some require a military ID.

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Rosemarie T. Princiotta, 74, Of Eastchester

... Scotti. Calling hours are Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westchester Funeral Home, Inc. Eastchester. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe. ...

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Panas Among Teams That Flock To Hen Hud For Cheerleading Meet

The Hendrick Hudson varsity cheerleading team got to show off its talents on Saturday as it hosted its first cheerleading meet in seven years. More than 20 schools from Westchester, Putnam and Rockland County, including Panas, Yorktown, Mahopac and Eastchester showed up at Hendrick Hudson High School to participate in the cheerleading sectionals.

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Police Nab Man, Woman In Eastchester Bank Robbery

A man and woman have been apprehended by Eastchester Police in connection with the robbery Thursday of Country Bank of Garth Road, according to officials.

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Eastchester Runner Among NYC Marathon Finishers Tops Week's News

Runners from Westchester County were among the 50,000 athletes who hit the streets on Sunday, Nov. 2, for the TCS New York City Marathon . Westchester County has seven different school districts in the top 25 rankings of best public school systems, according to Niche, an education website dedicated to providing rankings and systems on school districts throughout the country.

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Pace Athletics Accepting Nominations For Hall Of Fame Class Of 2015

... rmation on how to mail in nomination forms click here. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Eastchester Cheerleaders Perform At Hen Hud Meet

Police Apprehend Man, Woman In Eastchester Bank Robbery

A man and woman have been apprehended by Eastchester Police in connection with the robbery Thursday of Country Bank of Garth Road, according to officials.

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2 in custody after Eastchester robbery

Erin Dzikas, 30, is from the Bronx, and Emilio Alvarado, 28, is from Florida. (November 8, 2014 12:59 PM)

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Open Houses In Eastchester This Weekend

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. House hunting in Eastchester and Tuckahoe? There will be several open houses on the market this weekend.

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Friday, November 7, 2014

Paul Luisi Foundation Hosting Annual Gala

EASTCHESTER, Conn. The Paul Luisi Foundation is hosting its annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Riverview, 1 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Eastchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe areas.

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Eastchester Police Search For Woman Who Robbed Garth Road Bank

Eastchester Police are searching for a woman who reportedly robbed the Country Bank on Garth Road Thursday, according to Lohud.com. The suspect handed a teller a note in the early afternoon, grabbed the cash and fled the scene, LoHud.com reported.

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2 banks robbed in 1 day

A Chase bank in Yonkers was hit by two men, and police say a woman robbed a Country Bank in Eastchester.

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Tuckahoe Officials Seek Perfect Spruce Tree For The Holidays

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Although Thanksgiving has yet to pass, officials in the Village of Tuckahoe are looking for the right blue spruce tree to be a highlight of this year's local holiday festivities. Tuckahoe officials are soliciting donations for a blue spruce tree that is between 20 and 30 feet tall, which will be decorated with holiday lights and decorations, then put on display in Depot Square in the heart of the village throughout the holiday season.

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Eastchester's Halloween Rag-A-Muffin Parade Draws Crowd

More than 400 youngsters gathered on Eastchester Middle School's front lawn for the Town of Eastchester's Rag-A-Muffin Parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. At Eastchester Town Hall, each participant received a goodie bag that could be used for trick-or-treating and donuts and juice sponsored by the Eastchester Little League. Sponsor Comizio Orthodontics was on hand with additional goodie bags as well as the Eastchester Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce with pretzels and Halloween treats.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Eastchester Schools Remind Parents Of Home Access Center

The Eastchester school district encourages parents to use the Home Access Center , which features access to relevant educational information pertaining to children throughout the school year. The district urges all parents to create a HAC account to access the available information.

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"Christmas Every Day"

... a cast and crew of 75 individuals who range in age from 8-18 years old and hail from the Bronx, Bronxville, Eastchester, Larchmont, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Old Greenwich, Scarsdale, Tuckahoe and Yonkers. The musical is a tuition-free, community ...

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Paterson man with six suspensions arrested driving truck at Holland Tunnel

... York. Officials said Nieto also had an active warrant for another charge of driving with a suspended license in Eastchester, NY.

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Personnel Matters among Agenda Items Before Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners Nov. 13

The Board will adjourn to executive session after a salute to the flag and is expected to return to the public meeting at ~8:00 pm.

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Eastchester Youth Soccer Association Seeks Athletes

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. One of Westchester County's oldest sports organization is looking to fill out its rosters and leagues this fall, as the Eastchester Youth Soccer Association prepares for its spring season. The association is seeking athletes of all experience levels to fill their spring travel teams and recreational leagues.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Letter: Eastchester Alumnus Decries Cross-Dressing Ban

As a recent graduate of Eastchester High School, I distinctly and disturbingly remember this ban on cross-dressing and the administration's lack of justification for upholding such a rule. This precedent is discriminatory for students who are struggling with their gender identities and upholds the archaic ideas behind our socially structured gender binary.

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Eastchester Holds Annual Halloween Rag a Muffin Parade

On Sunday, October 26th at 2:00pm over 400 youngsters gathered on the front lawn of the Eastchester Middle School for the Town of Eastchester's Rag-A-Muffin Parade. Participants enjoyed a fun filled walk in costume down Route 22 to Eastchester Town Hall.

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Pace University Football Honors 10 Seniors In Pregame Ceremony

... Nov. 8, for an NE-10 with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Eastchester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Junior League Of Bronxville Holds Coat Drive To Benefit CSA In Mount Vernon

Junior League of Bronxville is asking the community to donate gently used and new winter gear for its Holiday Winter Coat and Gloves Drive through Wednesday, Dec. 10. Donate gently used winter coats and new gloves for men, women and children from Wednesday, Nov. 5, through Wednesday, Dec. 10, at one of the drop-offs at: Anne Hutchinson School, Bronxville Montesorri School, Bronxville Public Library, The Ursuline School, The Windward School, Value Drugs Bronxville , Value Drugs Eastchester, Bronxville School , Early Childhood Center at Sarah Lawrence, Eliza Corwin Frost, Gramatan Court, Immaculate Conception Parish and School, Starbucks Tuckahoe, The Center Corporate Park Purchase, N.Y., The Reformed Church Nursery School.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Eastchester Fire District OKs 2015 Budget

The budget constitutes a 1.39 percent decrease from the 2014 budget, even while including a 5 percent increase in medical premiums.

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New York State Education Department Announces 4th Year of...

... A school may only be honored once. Last year, one New York State school Anne Hutchinson Elementary School, Eastchester, NY was among 48 schools and 9 districts across the nation named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. Submission ...

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Rev. Nathaniel Brewster, Stepson of Thomas Pell

... from her first marriage to Francis Brewster. One of those children, Nathaniel Brewster, had 17th century ties to Eastchester and Pelham and is the subject of today's posting to the Historic Pelham Blog. Nathaniel Brewster was born to Francis and ...

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Chappaqua Runner Finishes In New York City Marathon

... won the men's race and Mary Keitany led the women's field. Both runners are from Kenya. Among the finishers was Eastchester's Tom Dube, who ran the race for Fred's Team, which raises money for cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering hospital. ...

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Monday, November 3, 2014

The K in The Alive with Clive 10K Charity Extravaganza Just Took On New Meaning

Inspired by an article in Forbes by Natalie Sisson on Five Keys To Creating A Winning Crowdfunding Campaign, Alive with Clive now wants to raise thousands of dollars more for charities in The 1st Alive with Clive 10K Charity Extravaganza PRLog - Nov. 3, 2014 - EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- When The 1st Alive with Clive 10K Charity Extravaganza was initially designed, it started out as a plan to raise $10,000 for several charities. In developing the crowdfunding campaign for the Extravaganza, though, Clive Swersky, its creator who is also the Host and Producer of Alive with Clive, has realized that it can have a much greater impact than originally considered.

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Scarsdale Eateries Set To Participate In Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

... to Tuscan chicken dishes, Chat American Grill will feature a menu filled with pub and comfort food. At the Eastchester Fish Gourmet restaurant, diners can enjoy the fresh seafood they've come to know and enjoy at the fine dining institution. Moscato ...

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Eastchester, Tuckahoe Eateries Ready For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville eateries are once again gearing up to showcase seasonal, local ingredients, as Hudson Valley Restaurant Week returns to Westchester County. HRVW, an annual Westchester County rite for foodies in the Tri-State area, kicks off today, and lasts through Sunday, Nov. 16, featuring prix fixe, three-course lunches for $20.95 and dinners for $29.95 .

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Disruption To Eastchester Comm. Signals Tops Week's News

The largest sunspot observed in more than 20 years is creating solar flares that could disrupt radio and other communication systems in Westchester and throughout the world, according to space.com . The northbound Merritt Parkway and northbound Hutchinson River Parkway on the Connecticut-New York border reopened early Tuesday evening after being closed for nearly eight hours after a tractor-trailer truck slammed into a bridge and caught fire.

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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Open Houses In Eastchester This Weekend

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. House hunting in Eastchester and Tuckahoe? There will be several open houses on the market this weekend.

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HGAR Announces Its Realtor and Affiliate of the Year for 2014

... their real estate taxes. Before opening his own business, he spent 28 years as the tax assessor for the Town of Eastchester, the Village of Tuckahoe and the Town of Mount Pleasant. Other award winners included: - Spirit Award: Kathy Milich of RE/MAX ...

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Friday, October 31, 2014

History Of Eastchester's Founding Families Explored For 350th Anniversary

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. The Anne Hutchinson-Bronxville Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted an Oct. 24 lecture at the Bronxville Public Library on the history of the founding families of Eastchester in honor of the town's 350th anniversary. Town historian Richard Forliano built his lecture, "The Fowlers: A Living Legacy," around DAR member Virginia Heft's ancestors, the Fowlers, who, according to Forliano, remain "arguably the most influential family in the history of the town."

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Eastchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Broxnville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe areas.

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Why One High School Overturned Its 'Cross-Dressing' Halloween Costume Ban

That Halloween rule from New York State's Eastchester High School sparked an outcry Tuesday, but late last night the principal announced that he's reversing it , even though he says it was meant to prevent bullying all along. Eastchester principal Jeffrey A. Capuano, along with district superintendent Walter Moran, insisted that the measure was intended to protect gay, bisexual and transgender students from mockery - but some gay rights groups, including New York-based watchdog Empire State Pride Agenda , criticized the move as being transphobic itself, sparking a huge community debate.

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Halloween Controversy: Eastchester High Reconsiders Cross-Dressing Ban

Eastchester High School and district officials have reversed an earlier decision to ban cross-dressing this Halloween and will allow such costumes, reports MyFoxNY . The school had outlined what it considered to be appropriate and not appropriate this Halloween, and along with banning costumes that included weapons such as guns, knives or axes, it also said "Students are not allowed to 'cross dress.'

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Eastchester High School Provides Guidelines For Halloween Attire

"We ask students not to wear religious costumes out of respect for other faiths, not to wear costumes associated with race to avoid insult, and not to dress as the opposite gender for the same reason," Eastchester principal Jeff Capuano said in a statement. Superintendent Dr. Walter Mora said in a statement the guidelines are "intended to ensure that it would be a productive educational day for our high school students."

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Eastchester High Backs Off Cross-Dressing Halloween Ban

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. Eastchester High School students are welcome to cross-dress any day of the year, but the ban on it for Halloween was designed to prevent people from mocking gay, bisexual and transgendered people, according to LoHud.com . The high school recently came under fire when Principal Jeffrey A. Capuano wrote that cross-dressing was not acceptable Halloween attire, LoHud.com reported.

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