10/28 Celebrate Mexican Day of the Dead at Pelham Art Center! 01:30 PM
Talk of the Sound News
PELHAM, NY -- Pelham Art Center’s Folk Arts Series presents the annual celebration of Mexican Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos). Come join in this festive Mexican tradition in which passed loved ones are remembered with joy and celebration. Renowned artist Zafiro Romero-Acevedo returns to the Pelham Art Center to share the history of one of Mexico's richest traditions.
Telpochcalli, the Traditional Mexican Performance Arts & Theater, is composed of Mexican, dancers, ages 9-14. These young performers will charm the audience with the traditional Day of the Dead dances, Las... Read More
Monroe College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The Monroe College men's rugby team shouldered its first loss of the 2017 campaign on Friday at Vassar College by a score of 30-20.
Vassar took an early 3-0 lead after a penalty at the Mustangs' 22-meter line. Monroe responded with a try by Nedeck Adams, who powered through the Vassar defense. Vassar came back with two well-worked tries of their own.
The Mustangs fought back in the second half, including some strong performances by the Monroe reserves. Tries by Dazzmen Johnson and Andrew Blackwood got Monroe back within a try. However, Vassar scored a try... Read More
Monroe College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY --After a strong defensive showing in its first-ever game and win last week, the Monroe College women's rugby team produced a terrific all-around performance on Saturday, taking down Drew University by a score of 75-7.
A number of different Mustangs scored in an impressive outing on Saturday. Rookie fly half Neyri Meregildo, on her birthday, scored four tries in Saturday's big win. Captain Brenda Doctor executed three tried, while Susai Wise scored twice and added three conversions. Angela Faison and Breasia Richards also scored a pair of tries each. Ingrid Da... Read More
Monroe College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Three Mustangs claimed spots in the Top 10 to help lead the No. 17-ranked Monroe College women's cross country team to a second-place finish in Saturday's Ted Owen Invitational, hosted by Central Connecticut State University.
Freshman Claudrice McKoy continued her strong rookie campaign, finishing second out of 31 non-Division I (NCAA) runners with a time of 19:42.10. Sophomore Dawnel Collymore was close behind, taking fourth after finishing in 20:33.60. Lethabo Seema earned a seventh-place finish after clocking in at 21:05.90.
Malethabo Seema came in 11th... Read More
Iona College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The Iona College volleyball team moved to 3-1 in the MAAC this afternoon with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-17) victory against local rival Manhattan. The Gaels (5-9, 3-1 MAAC) have won three matches in a row that includes back-to-back sweeps.
The Maroon & Gold posted above .300 hitting percentages in the final two sets today to finish the day just below that mark with a team hitting percentage of .299 led by a .444 percentage and 15 kills from the reigning MAAC Player of the Week, Claire Archibald. Archibald also added 10 digs as well as a pair of aces to her stat... Read More
Monroe College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Freshman Alex Masai was the first non-Division I (NCAA) competitor to cross the line in the Ted Owen Invitational hosted by Central Connecticut State University, claiming first place and leading a pack of four Top-5 finishers for the Mustangs, who claimed first place as a team after an impressive showing on Saturday.
Masai's time of 26:04.60 was the best among non-Division I competitors, but was also good for second for all male runners at Saturday's meet. Freshman Thapelo Makofane took second with a time of 27:41.70, while sophomore James Majenge finished third... Read More
No. 16 Monroe Women’s Volleyball Takes First of Two in Final Day at Florida State at Jacksonville Tournament
Monroe College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The No. 16 Monroe College women's volleyball team split its final two matches at the Florida State College at Jacksonville Tournament on Saturday, defeated Johnson County Community College in three sets before falling in a five-set thriller to No. 9 College of Central Florida. The Mustangs leave the tournament with a 9-4 overall record. They will now head down to Lake City, Fla. to take on Florida Gateway College at 7 p.m. to finish their weekend down south.
MATCH 1: #16 MONROE 3, JOHNSON COUNTY 0
The Mustangs took control early on in... Read More
Monroe College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- After two matches in the morning at the Florida State College at Jacksonville Tournament, the No. 16 Monroe College women's volleyball team traveled over to Lake City, Fla., to visit Florida Gateway College in the evening to close out its weekend. The Mustangs came out on top, 3-0, to improve to 10-4 on the year.
The first set was close early on, with the Mustangs hanging on to an 8-7 lead. They then went on to score the next five points, and eventually managed to take a 16-9 advantage. Hanging on to a sizeable lead the rest of the way, the Mustangs pulled off a... Read More
Iona Prep Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- At least one New York team went into Philly this past Sunday and returned with a victory. The Iona Prep Varsity 4+ boat of Nicholas Calbo '19, Caleb Donnelly '18, Owen O'Meara '18, Dewayne Sealy II '19 and Joseph Kramer '18 as coxswain won gold and the Hudson Boatworks trophy at the King's Head Regatta on Sept. 24.
Ground and Pound, Return Touchdowns Lead No. 17 Monroe Football to Shutout Victory at Thaddeus Stevens
Monroe College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Fueled by 376 yards on the ground, a pair of return touchdowns and another lockdown performance by the defense, the No. 17 Monroe College football team finished up its four-game road stand to start the season with a 58-0 victory at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology on Saturday at Bevilacqua Stadium. The Mustangs improve to 4-0 with the win, while Stevens drops to 3-1.
Three different running backs rushed for more than 90 yards in Saturday'swin. Makiya Caesar totaled 98 yards on 15 carries and scored on a 23-yard run in the first quarter. Malique Merchant... Read More
Iona College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The Iona College golf program won its second contest of its 2017-18 season on Monday afternoon. The Gaels took the top spot of the one-day Father George Hill Shootout hosted by Manhattan College at the Huntington Country Club in Huntington, NY.
The Gaels as a team shot 294 (+14), beating out Saint Peter's by one stroke and Manhattan by two. Hofstra placed fourth with 300 (+20), and St. Francis (NY) placed fifth at 319 (+39).
Sophomore Matt Mirocco led Iona with an even round 70. He had two birdies and 14 pars to place himself second overall on the... Read More
Iona College Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The Iona College volleyball three-match win streak was snapped this afternoon as NJIT protected home court with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-19) non-conference victory this afternoon in Newark.
Jamie Smith led the attack for Iona (5-10) with 11 kills on a .500 hitting percentage to go along with six digs and six assists. Emma Rose added 18 assists while Claire Archibald posted eight kills, six digs and three blocks.
Madi Busler (7-8) matched Smith with 11 kills in addition to her .400 hitting percentage, four aces, three digs and three blocks. Tess Albyn and... Read More
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
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NEW YORK, NY -- Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that she has been appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
The Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (CAC) has jurisdiction over the laws concerning private, not-for-profit, and public corporations in New York State. Paulin, who had served as the Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Energy Committee since 2013, will begin working in her new role immediately.
“I am thrilled with this appointment and I look forward to... Read More
Anonymous
WHITE PLAINS, NY -- The race is on to raise $100,000 to help grant the pending wishes of 150 kids in the region with life-threatening medical conditions as supporters get ready to participate in Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley’s 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Wishes.
The life-affirming and inspiring grass roots fundraiser will be held on Sunday, October 29, rain or shine, at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights.
The fundraiser will start with registration at 8:30 AM, continue with the Walk/Run for Wishes at 10 AM and conclude with an awards ceremony. The awards... Read More
New Rochelle Opera
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- New Rochelle Opera will host a tribute to Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura on Sunday, November 5, 2017. The fundraiser will be held at The Fountainhead, located at 55 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY. All proceeds will support the Company’s 2018 production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme.
The event will celebrate the life and careers of Eggerth and her husband, Kiepura. Together, the couple appeared in over 2,000 performances of The Merry Widow—Eggerth portraying Hanna, the wealthy widow, and Kiepura singing the role of her suitor, Count Danilo. The presentation... Read More
Talk of the Sound News
WHITE PLAINS, NY -- FARE’s Food Allergy Heroes Walk, formerly known as the FARE Walk for Food Allergy, will come to Westchester at 1pm on October 14th, 2017 at Glen Island Park. The re-imagined Walk represents FARE’s revitalized commitment to reaching, connecting, and inspiring the city of New Rochelle with food allergies, who are heroes for themselves and their families every day.
Westchester’s Food Allergy Heroes Walk is a community and family-friendly event with a determined and passionate group of participants. At the Walk, hundreds of people will come together in a welcoming... Read More
Talk of the Sound News
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The City of New Rochelle launched a national search seeking an experienced leader in law enforcement to be the next Police Commissioner.
Candidates must have 10 years of experience and demonstrated performance as a Law Enforcement Executive, administering progressive policing policies for diverse organizations and communities. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field. A master’s Degree is preferred.
The Police Commissioner should foster an excellent culture and environment within the... Read More
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
NEW YORK, NY -- Retailers caught and found guilty of selling untaxed cigarettes in New York State risk losing other state-issued licenses, including lottery and alcohol sales.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that it has joined forces with the New York State Gaming Commission and State Liquor Authority in an initiative to further reduce sales of contraband cigarettes.
Under the policy, a cigarette-licensed retailer found to be in possession of untaxed cigarettes will face immediate enforcement action, ultimately leading to the possible... Read More
The Picture House
PELHAM, NY -- Coastal Living magazine, The Picture House Regional Film Center, and the Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams (EcoPel) are proud to present a special showing of The Smog of the Sea, singer-songwriter Jack Johnson's new documentary about plastic pollution in the oceans.
The screening will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12th at 7:30 p.m. at The Picture House Regional Film Center, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY, and is open to all.
The event will also celebrate the Ocean Heroes, a group of scientists, advocates, visionaries, and deep-sea legends who tirelessly fight to... Read More
College of New Rochelle Sports
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- After coming off a big win a few days before, CNR Women's Soccer team fell short too Pratt Institute in a HVIAC conference game. Blue Angel's had Pratt shutout for most of the first half, until Katherine Shan from Pratt scored in the 32nd minute of the match. Going into halftime the score was 1-0.
In the second half, Pratt jumped out to a commanding lead early in the half. The Blue Angels finished the game with three corners kicks. The Blue Angels couldn't convert on goal opportunities until Dar'Neisha Brice (California, MD),sophomore forward, scored on the... Read More
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