Year: 2022

The axiom, “The Show Must Go On!” is alive and well at Albert Leonard Middle School, where seventh-graders on March 18 attended their first full auditorium assembly in two years. The presentation: A live performance of New Rochelle High School’s fall production of “12 Angry Jurors,” a version of the classic 1957 courtroom-drama film released … Continue reading “TheatreWorks’ “12 Angry Jurors” Wows Albert Leonard Students and Supplements Lesson”

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 9, 2022) – When St. Patrick’s Day comes around, there’s a bit of Irish in everyone, and Orange County, N.Y., is the perfect place to celebrate it with a parade, hearty Irish fare and spirits, activities for children and even a search for a pot of gold. “It’s time to put on … Continue reading “Celebrate St. Patrick in Orange County, N.Y.”

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. February 17, 2022 – Walden Savings Bank is honored to once again participate in U.S. Congressional Representative Sean Patrick Maloney’s annual Valentines for Veterans program. The bank, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, has a long history of playing an active role in the community, and continues to seek new opportunities … Continue reading “Walden Savings Bank Continues 150 Years of Community Focus and Charitable Giving with Valentines for Veterans”

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. February 15, 2022 – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of three of its employees into new leadership roles. Susan Wareka is the new Branch Manager of the Walden branch while both Susan Jones and Sally Doyle have been promoted into management positions at the Pine Bush branch. Susan Wareka … Continue reading “Walden Savings Bank Announces Branch Promotions”

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (Feb. 9, 2022) – Valentine’s Day weekend is so much more than a romantic evening for couples in Orange County, N.Y., where love is in the air, craft brews and ciders are on tap and football’s biggest game is on a big-screen TV. Events abound for lovers, for those hoping to find a … Continue reading “Fall in Love with Orange County, N.Y., on Valentine’s Weekend”

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. January 31, 2022 – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Norman “Marti” Sassi as the new chairman of its Board of Directors. Sassi was initially elected to the Board in 2018 after more than 33 years as the Bank’s external auditor. He also serves on the Walden Savings Bank … Continue reading “Walden Savings Bank Appoints Norman “Marti” Sassi as Chairman of its Board of Directors”

The students in New Rochelle High School’s Science Research Program explore a dazzling range of topics under the mentorship of experts from some of the top institutions of learning and exploration. Students’ projects will regularly be featured in this Newsletter. Student: Julia Ecker, junior Mentor: Dr. Alexis Zebrowski, epidemiologist, Mount Sinai New Rochelle High School … Continue reading “Student Explores Reasons for Patients’ Repeated Visits to Hospital Emergency Departments, CSDNR Newsletter 1.20.22”

Fourteen City School District of New Rochelle teachers recently participated in the Westchester STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Ambassador Program, giving them beneficial new skills they can pass on to their students. The program is part of a New York State Education Department grant called Smart Start, a program geared toward professional development of … Continue reading “Teachers Participate in STEM Ambassador Program, CSDNR Newsletter 1.14.22”

By Geoffrey Wilson, Poughkeepsie Journal From a cursory glance driving up Route 9, it can be hard to parse what progress has been made at Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park. The $800 million planned “walkable community,” covering 344 acres across from the Culinary Institute of America, has been gestating with different names and features for … Continue reading “Bellefield set to ‘go vertical’ in Hyde Park; see what the long-gestating project plans”

Business leaders Alan Seidman, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, Beer World Get Spotlight at Gala in March MAYBROOK, N.Y. (JANUARY 13, 2022) – The Orange County Chamber of Commerce will recognize Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, and Beer World with the Chamber Choice … Continue reading “Orange County Chamber of Commerce to Honor Region’s Best at Annual Gala”

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (January 13, 2022) – Don’t let the winter pass without taking the opportunity to glide down snowy slopes or across an icy pond or rink in Orange County, N.Y. From gentle beginner slopes to thrilling expert black-diamond runs, mountains in the county offer fun for skiers, snowboarders and tubers of all levels. … Continue reading “Winter Fun Comes to Orange County, N.Y. Slopes, Rinks and Ponds”

The students in New Rochelle High School’s Science Research Program explore a dazzling range of topics under the mentorship of experts from some of the top institutions of learning and exploration. Students’ projects will regularly be featured in the district’s weekly Newsletter. Student: Lila Ferrucci, junior Mentor: Dr. Katherine Durham, clinical psychologist, Columbia University One day, … Continue reading “Teen Anxiety: Student Study Seeks Insights, CSDNR Newsletter 1.7.22”