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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

06/28/11 'This Village Is Ass Backwards': Trustee Shocked by Building Department Records and more from Port Chester Patch


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June 28, 2011

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'This Village Is Ass Backwards': Trustee Shocked by Building Department Records

Nik Bonopartis | Jun 27, 2011 | 8 Comments

imageTrustee Sam Terenzi says it's "criminal" to use village resources on cleaning up decades of disorganized paper records, recommends outsourcing.

Police: Hundreds of Soccer Fans Took to Streets Following Mexico Victory

Nik Bonopartis | Jun 27, 2011 | 0 Comments

imagePolice closed Westchester Avenue for about an hour following Mexico's 4-2 victory over the U.S. national team.

Graduation Round-Up: Class of 2011

| Jun 27, 2011 | 0 Comments

imageCouldn't make it to the postponed graduation ceremony at Port Chester High School? Check out coverage from Port Chester Patch.

Police: Detective Spotted Stamford Man Sipping Beer While Driving

Nik Bonopartis | Jun 27, 2011 | 0 Comments

imageJose Giovanni Gomez, 44, was charged with felony DWAI because he has a previous DWI conviction from last year.

Port Chester Woman Dubbed 'A Rising Star' For Public Activism

Rosanne Luis | Jun 27, 2011 | 10 Comments

imageFrom Peru to Port Chester, Blanca Lopez has accumulated life experience and a resume that earned her recognition by the Business Council of Westchester.

Community Bulletin

Social Notes

Miss Westchester/Miss Hudson Valley Teen Applications Due July 31

| Jun 27, 2011

imageThe 2012 Miss Westchester Pageants will have an added feature this year: the 2012 Miss Hudson Valley and Miss Hudson Valley Teen …

06/28/11 New Today in The Daily Port Chester

What's Up in  The Daily Port Chester
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Port Chester Soup Kitchen Serves Day Laborers
by Ryan Villarreal | 06/28/11
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.  -- The cost of food is a major expense for day laborer Elias Rojas, but for five days during the week he can get a free meal at the Holy Rosary Soup Kitchen."I like the food and the people," said Rojas, speaking in Spanish. "There are good people here."Rojas, 33, came to
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Five Questions For A Port Chester Retiree
by Ryan Villarreal | 06/28/11
Teddy Bambace, 71, was born and raised in Port Chester. He worked for the village's sanitation department for 35 years and retired in 1996. The Daily Port Chester sat down with Bambace to ask him five questions about his hometown. Q: What do you like most about living in Port Chester? A: "I worked
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Who's Hiring in Port Chester?
by Ryan Villarreal | 06/27/11
Weekly job listings for Port Chester: • Unlimited 1 Adjustment LLC seeks a full-time administrative assistant. • Peruvian restaurant needs a bilingual (Spanish and English) bartender. • Warehouse is hiring forklift driver. • Wine and liquor store needs someone for part-time stock

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Officer in Pace Student Death Sues Liquor Store
by Robert Michelin | 06/27/11
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - A police officer who shot and killed a Pace University student last fall is suing a Briarcliff liquor store, claiming the alcohol the underage man allegedly bought there caused the incident. Pleasantville Police Officer Aaron Hess filed a lawsuit Monday against Briarcliff
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Westchester: New York's Intellectual Capital?
by Sarina Trangle | 06/27/11
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The county's Economic Development Office director Laurence Gottlieb has spent the past year campaigning against the reputation that Westchester is merely a county of wealth. Gottlieb is in the process of trademarking and reintroducing Westchester County as "New York's
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Port Chester High Valedictorian Loves Animals
by Ryan Villarreal | 06/27/11
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- When Brittany Abel goes on to Cornell University in August, she will have to leave behind her two dogs, a leopard gecko and a corn snake along with her two parents. "I have as many pets as my parents will let me," said Abel, who plans to major in animal science and perhaps
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06/28/11 In the News: Los Angeles Dodgers


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The LA Dodgers have gone bankrupt. Owner Frank McCourt filed for bankruptcy court protection yesterday, blaming Major League Baseball for refusing to approve a multi-billion dollar Fox TV deal that McCourt claims would have kept the team afloat. Learn more about the six-time World Series champions...

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Monday, June 27, 2011

06/27/11 The Raw Port Chester News Feed

News Reports About Port Chester, NY
Season in Review: Panas Baseball
Patch.com
21 Port Chester 7-3 in the opening round of the Section 1 Class A Tournament. Despite the loss, it was still a great year for a Panas squad that saw many of its players earn awards. Leading the way was all-section junior pitcher/3B-OF Brandon Cohall. ...
Yonkers coach helps knock down barriers
The Journal News | LoHud.com
North Rockland, Port Chester, Sleepy Hollow, East Ramapo and Yonkers are school districts that often have numerous Hispanics on the baseball team. First-year Port Chester coach John Cafaldo said most Hispanics on his team have been in the country for ...

A Recently Updated Web Page About Port Chester, NY
Brunch @ Bartaco in Port Chester - CT Bites - Restaurants, Recipes ...
The popular Port Chester taco joint owned by the Barcelona Group, has recently unleashed a brunch menu for Saturdays and Sundays that is a fitting extension ...
www.ctbites.com/home/.../brunch-bartaco-in-port-chester.html

06/27/11 Sound Shore Medical Center Hosts National Cancer Survivor Day Celebration and more from Port Chester Patch



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June 27, 2011

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Sound Shore Medical Center Hosts National Cancer Survivor Day Celebration

Stu Bayer | Jun 27, 2011 | 0 Comments

imageCancer survivors came together with families and staff to share their stories and celebrate life.

Coyote Ugly: Wild Animal Sightings Continue to Frustrate Homeowners

Jonann Brady | Jun 26, 2011 | 7 Comments

imageAre the coyote and wild animal populations actually growing though?

Gay Marriage Supporters Celebrate at White Plains City Hall

Ahmed Mori | Jun 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

imageThe LOFT marks the passage of New York's historic equality in marriage bill with a rally on the steps of City Hall.

06/27/11 New Today in The Daily Port Chester

What's Up in  The Daily Port Chester
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News Sports Schools Neighbors
Westchester: New York's Intellectual Capital?
by Sarina Trangle | 06/27/11
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The county's Economic Development Office director Laurence Gottlieb has spent the past year campaigning against the reputation that Westchester is merely a county of wealth. Gottlieb is in the process of trademarking and reintroducing Westchester County as "New York's
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Suburban Dad: Facing the Fear of Middle School
by Marek Fuchs | 06/27/11
Hair pulling fights over basic tenets of modern child rearing—even if more figurative than literal—rarely break out at 4th grade graduation ceremonies, but I was treated to one recently. My son finished the 4th grade last week, with his school holding an approximation of a graduation ceremony, which
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Port Chester High Class Of 2011 Graduates
by Ryan Villarreal | 06/26/11
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. – Helena Lewis still remembers 15 years ago when the Port Chester Police's youth officer knocked on her front door asking to register her three-year old daughter Kelby for school. "I told him she was too young and he said it was never too early to register," said Lewis, sitting in
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Local Chef: Philip McGrath's Sparkling Engineer
by Philip McGrath | 06/25/11
Last night at the Iron Horse Grill I witnessed an act that any oenophile would think breached on heresy; a customer requested a glassful of ice and proceeded to pour the contents of her expensive bottle of white wine into the frozen tundra in her goblet. If the wine maker were there they surely
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Andy's Pure Foods in Rye Draws Fans From All Over
by Ryan Villarreal | 06/26/11
RYE, N.Y. – Gail Martin may live in Port Chester, renown for its variety of restaurants, but once in a while she comes to Andy's Pure Food in Rye for something a little more healthy. "There's nothing like this in Port Chester," said Martin. Andy's Pure Food specializes in salads freshly prepared
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Sunday, June 26, 2011

06/26/11 The Raw Port Chester News Feed

News Reports About Port Chester, NY
Port Chester hears county offer to take over taxi system
The Journal News | LoHud.com
PORT CHESTER — As village officials consider reforming taxi regulations, the county is offering to replace the system entirely. Westchester County's Taxi and Limousine Commission is introducing a Municipal Car Program to communities that have no taxis ..
Video: Port Chester High School - 127th Commencement
Patch.com
The Class of 2011 graduated under sunny skies Saturday at Port Chester High School's Ryan Stadium. By Steve Conn

After rain postponed commencement ceremonies by a day, graduates of Port Chester High School received their ...
Area Autism Walk Raises 875K
Westchester.com
Port Chester, NY - More than 15000 people, including individuals with autism, their families and friends, joined together on Sunday June 5, 2011 for the Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism Speaks which took place on the campus of ...
PCHS Graduate List
Patch.com
People wait for the fireworks during the Independence Day celebration at Port Chester High School July 4, 2010. Here's a list of this year's Port Chester High School graduates, led by Valedictorian Brittany Abel and Salutatorian Charles Brady. ...
Rye Brook reconsiders rules on middle-income housing units
The Journal News | LoHud.com
First dibs go to Rye Brook employees and school employees from Blind Brook and Port Chester. How to ensure that the homes stay in the hands of people who fit the income and employment criteria, however, has turned into a complicated question. ...
Rye attempt to tax property of beach eateries, Wainwright House, draws appeals
The Journal News | LoHud.com
It is managed by a commission representing the city, the town and its two villages, Port Chester and Rye Brook. Rye Town and the Rye Town Park Commission have filed a challenge that will be heard July 13 at the City of Rye Board of Assessment Review, ...

Blog Posts About , Port Chester, NY
Port Chester HS Graduation | Sound Shore
By Carucha L. Meuse
Abdoulie Jallow, left, celebrates with his classmates during Port Chester High School graduation. Massiel Estevez waves to family and friends.
The college list | The LoHud Baseball Blog
By Jake Thomases
Ryan Roman, Port Chester — Concordia Vinny Romano, Iona Prep — Lasell Andrew Rosenbaum, Fox Lane — Keene State David Salzman, Masters — Muhlenberg Donato Signore, Stepinac — Adelphi Mark Swertfager, John Jay — Marist ...
The LoHud Baseball Blog
Man Poses as Wounded Veteran, Minivan Mayhem, Black Bear in a Tree ...
By Jonann Brady
Thomas Haywood, 48, of 45 Traverse Avenue, Port Chester, was arrested June 21 after Harrison police identified him as the man wanted for allegedly invading a home in Greenwich. Harrison Police had been monitoring him as a suspect in ...
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Recently Updated Web Pages About Port Chester, NY
Gardening for Good: Port Chester Kids Celebrate Harvest - Topix
With the help of one of their teachers, middle school kids in Port Chester transformed a plot of land from a dirt lot to a booming garden, all within the ...
www.topix.com/.../gardening-for-good-port-chester-kids-cele...
Port Chester-Rye UFSD - Special Education Teacher with Science ...
Port Chester High School is proud to announce an anticipated opening for a science-certified (Earth Science preferred) or math-certified special education ...
www.nysteachingjobs.com/.../port-chester-rye-ufsd-special-ed...
White Plains tops Port Chester in District 20 Play ...
White Plains moves on to next week's second round as does Port Chester, which suffered only its first loss in the double-elimination tournament. ...
www.thedailywhiteplains.com/.../white-plains-tops-port-cheste...

06/26/11 Video: Port Chester High School - 127th Commencement and more from Port Chester Patch


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June 26, 2011

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Video: Port Chester High School - 127th Commencement

Steve Conn | Jun 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

imageThe Class of 2011 graduated under sunny skies Saturday at Port Chester High School's Ryan Stadium.

PCHS Graduate List

| Jun 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

imageAfter rain postponed graduation ceremonies on Friday, students woke up to sunny skies and temperate weather for this morning's rescheduled commencement.

06/26/11 In the News: Same-Sex Marriage


Qwiki of the Day - Jun 26
On June 24, 2011, New York passed the same-sex marriage bill, becoming the sixth state in the nation to do so. People of all sexual orientations took to the streets of New York and elsewhere to celebrate. Learn more about the history of gay pride...

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

06/25/11 The Raw Port Chester News Feed. This Just In ....

News Reports About Port Chester, NY
Port Chester deli manager, former firefighter, uses CPR to save man
The Journal News | LoHud.com
PORT CHESTER — Saving lives isn't common for most supermarket deli managers, but Jim Cusumano is an exception. Cusumano, a retired White Plains firefighter who works at the Pathmark on Midland Avenue, sprang into action when another employee collapsed ...
Officials Look to Placate Homeowners on Inaccurate Assessments
Patch.com
Thousands of homeowners in Port Chester, Rye and Rye Brook say assessments don't reflect reality. They'll have their chance to weigh in at a Monday meeting. By Nik Bonopartis

Selling a home in Port Chester isn't easy in ...
Police: Unlicensed Port Chester Man Struck 3 Cars with Minivan
Patch.com
By Nik Bonopartis  



A Port Chester man is accused of striking three cars during a wild cross-town drive on Thursday night, according to Port Chester police. Officers got their first call at 6:35 pm from a woman on Highland ...
Port Chester High School Graduation Is Tonight
Patch.com
Check back with Port Chester Patch for coverage, including photos and a video feature from the graduation. Port Chester seniors will look back on their fond memories of high school and forward toward the next phase of their lives as they officially ...
Local Leaders Spend $65k to Study Rye Town Dissolution
Patch.com
By Nik Bonopartis  



Most people in Port Chester don't know or care that the village is part of the larger Town of Rye, a shell municipality that includes Port Chester, Rye Brook and the Rye Neck section of Mamaroneck. ...
PCHS Graduation Postponed Until Saturday Morning Due to Weather
Patch.com
With another round of thunderstorms threatening the area, Port Chester seniors will have to wait one more day before they officially graduate. Commencement ceremonies at Port Chester High School, originally scheduled for early this evening, ...
PC Costco: Where They Eat With No Shame
Patch.com
Which is why I am so grateful for Costco in Port Chester. As long as you're a member, you can spend a little time there and get free food samples to keep you going during this perilous times. Of course, lately, I think I've been there too often and ...
Police blotter
Stamford Advocate
Marcos Pichardo-Valerio, 24, of 86 Leicester St., Port Chester, NY, was charged Thursday with driving while under the influence and driving without a license. Rolando Sandoval, 55, of 1444 Summer St., Stamford, was charged Thursday with driving while ...
Pro-city law predicatably goes nowhere
Ct Post
They called themselves the Belltown Boys and they must have been in their late teens and early 20s by then, raising hell in the park, gang fighting down in Port Chester, on their way to a literal war a few years later with Stamford cops. ...
Rye Town Park board says dogs must be leashed 24/7
The Journal News | LoHud.com
Port Chester Mayor Dennis Pilla, who's also a park commissioner, supported the leash policy, citing "an emphasis on improving enforcement after 9." He said having dogs off-leash when the park fills up later in the day can be dangerous. ...
Call to arms: Local men rally to Union cause
Westport-News
That same year, in Port Chester, NY, he married Margaret Hannagan. They had two children. He died in 1906 at the age of 62 and is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield. A family genealogy by his great-granddaughter notes that Northrop went into ...
Arrests: Possession of Liquor in Public By a Minor
Patch.com
Marcos Pichardo-Valerio, 24, of 86 Leichester Street, Port Chester, NY, was arrested Thursday for failure to grant right of way, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and operation of a motor vehicle without a ...
Green scene
Westfair Online
For maximum sun exposure, about 264 solar voltaic panels were installed directly above the indoor swimming pool by Port Chester-based Mercury Solar Systems. More than 75 percent of material from existing walls and the roof were reused in the new ...

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Blog Posts About Port Chester, NY
Port Chester deli manager a CPR hero | Sound Shore
By Liz Anderson
Saving lives isn't common for most supermarket deli managers, but Jim Cusumano is an exception. Cusumano, a retired White Plains firefighter who works at.
Sound Shore

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