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22/01/2025
EMPLOYMENT - NRYB OPEN HOUSE 2025
Event: New Rochelle Youth Bureau hosts an Open House on Feb 10, 2025, at 5 PM and 6 PM.
Purpose: Informational sessions on Summer Youth Employment Program.
Program Details: 6-week program in July-Aug, 20-25 hours/week, various job opportunities.
RSVP: Required for specific time slots.
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
First Meeting: Held at new municipal center on Jan 21, 2025.
Significance: Celebrates completion of a 7-year project enhancing government accessibility.
Participants: Included current and former officials, state representatives.
Outcome: New center operational, with more celebrations planned for spring.
POLICE LIEUTENANT TRANSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
New Appointment: Andrew Leal named Police Lieutenant for Pelham Manor on Jan 21, 2025.
Background: 13 years with PMPD, BS in Criminal Justice, trilingual.
Recognition: To be acknowledged at a meeting on Feb 10, 2025.
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS
Billy Wagner: Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, notably for his Mets tenure.
Other Candidates: Carlos Beltrán showing strong progress; David Wright gaining some support.
RECENT OFF-LEASH DOG ATTACKS IN RYE
Incidents: Prompted city to consider stronger enforcement of dog leash laws.
Response: Calls for increased patrols, penalties, and signage.
Current Law: Dogs must be leashed in public, except at Rye Town Park with a permit.
Next Steps: City Council meeting on Jan 29, 2025, to discuss further actions.
CC SABATHIA'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Achievement: First-ballot Hall of Famer, known for durability and leadership across Cleveland, Milwaukee, and New York.
Legacy: Celebrated for his contributions both on and off the field.
PETER FRAMPTON'S TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
Tour: "Let's Do It Again Tour 2025" from March 30 to April 19, 2025.
Locations: Starting in Uncasville, CT, with stops including Port Chester, NY.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE SPECIAL ELECTION
Election: Special election on Feb 11, 2025, after George Latimer's departure.
Candidates: Ken Jenkins (Interim, endorsed by Latimer) vs. Christine Sculti (Republican, focusing on fiscal conservatism).
Key Issues: Jenkins on affordability, safety, healthcare; Sculti on tax reduction, public safety, and parental rights.
NEW ROCHELLE AHEPA GALA
Event: 18th Gala on Jan 11, 2025, at Lake Isle Country Club.
Highlights: Initiation of 12 new members, honoring Phil Koutsis with Lifetime Achievement Award.
