Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates and complex challenges are at the heart of what Americans define as the toughest jobs in the country One in five employed respondents said you need to be “extremely tough” to do their job Commissioned by Bosch Power Tools and conducted by Talker Research the poll asked 2,000 Americans — including 1,000 trade workers — what comes to mind when they think of difficult professions The results offer insight not only into which jobs are considered the most demanding but also into what Americans value in a tough role Descriptions of tough jobs ranged from “solving other people’s problems all day with little to no help” to “constantly making quick decisions and being stuck in stressful situations daily,” and “something that pushes my physical and mental limits.” While many identified specific professions nearly half of employed Americans — regardless of role — believe their job is hard more than double the 21 percent reported by non-trade workers A large majority — 72 percent — said trade workers are generally tougher than non-trade workers and 81 percent of all surveyed said trade workers don’t get enough credit for the work they do Nearly half — 49 percent — of non-trade respondents said they’d consider a career in the trades 68 percent of those who didn’t have access to trade skills courses in high school indicated they would have taken them if given the chance Among respondents not currently working in a trade and the majority of that group — 70 percent — said they would do it again with 88 percent of all participants encouraging younger Americans to consider a trade as a career path “Pursuing a career in the trades offers a variety of benefits with hands-on experiences that cultivate practical skills and provide a lifelong sense of purpose,” said Robert Hesse regional president of Bosch Power Tools in North America the skilled trades remain a reliable and rewarding path for more and more Americans.” the survey also explored what trade workers want the public — and their employers — to understand about the work they do with 57 percent of trade workers reporting up to four “close calls” on the job in the past year nearly a third — 31 percent — said they’ve left a job site because it felt unsafe Key improvements requested include better training on equipment (32 percent) Top 20 Toughest Jobs (According To Survey Respondents): Conceptual rendering of Senior Center Outdoor Space Eastchester Gardens is one of the oldest public housing developments in New York City and the second oldest public housing development in the Bronx Eastchester Gardens is home to over 1,850 residents with 10 residential buildings along with a Senior Center and Community Center Eastchester Gardens will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and will receive historic tax credits to support its revitalization through NYCHA’s PACT Program For all the latest project updates on the Eastchester Gardens PACT Project, please visit the Eastchester Gardens PACT Website. To contact the Eastchester property manager, Wavecrest, please call (718) 412-3720 or email EastchesterGardens@twmt.net NYCHA and the selected PACT Partner Team - MDG Design + Construction Infinite RDC) - have worked closely with the residents of Eastchester Gardens to understand its 75-year history they have envisioned a future that honors this legacy by building on the community’s strengths and creating a plan that reflects and fulfills residents’ hopes and aspirations for the future of their homes with guidance from resident leaders at Eastchester selected the PACT partner team that will deliver more than $391 million in comprehensive repairs and upgrades to Eastchester Gardens and provide enhanced social services and community programs Infinite RDC) will lead the project as co-developers; Upon conversion into the PACT Program Wavecrest Management will be the property manager for Eastchester Gardens BronxWorks was selected as the onsite Social Service Provider NYCHA will continue to work closely with residents and other partners to create detailed rehabilitation as well as promote job opportunities and enhance resident amenities and programs The renovations are expected to begin in the Spring of 2025 and conclude at the end of 2028 Wavecrest will take over management responsibilities from NYCHA as NYCHA will continue to own the land and buildings and monitor the performance of all PACT partners You can view the welcome brochure in English and Spanish from the Eastchester Gardens PACT Partners You can read the press release about the partner designation CLICK HERE NYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.  a housing developer who knows a thing or two about project management claims that three HVAC contractors botched a $732,850 job at her luxury home in Eastchester Fogliano and her MacQuesten Construction Management firm accused Mt and Paraco HVAC of breaches of contract in an April 18 complaint filed in Westchester Supreme Court She is demanding $530,492 in monetary damages A co-generation system that was supposed to cost $116,000 but ballooned to more than $165,000 “is in an utterly useless state and condition,” the complaint states Fogliano has been running MacQuesten Construction She has designed and built affordable housing projects and commercial properties in the Bronx and Westchester The company boasts on its website that it delivers high-quality real estate projects “on time and within budget.” Fogliano paid $2.05 million for a house in Lake Isle Estates She agreed to pay Thuesen Mechanical Corp. $156,850 for plumbing and fire protection work Thuesen was acquired by or merged with Paraco HVAC.) The cost of Thuesen’s plumbing and fire protection increased by $37,695 by February 2024 the contractor had used improper components and a snow melting system didn’t work well Kisco Mechanical’s HVAC and co-generation work including a portion subcontracted to Thuesen The HVAC system still doesn’t work right yet the contractors “have merely suggested to Fogliano that she keep the door to the improperly ventilated mechanical room of her multi-million dollar home open so that the hot air … could spill into and heat the lower left wing of the house.” Everyone met at the house for a walk through on June 20 as required by the contracts to resolve disputes Fogliano cancelled the plumbing contract in July 2024 and the HVAC and co-generation contract on Feb The contractors allegedly declined to take the dispute to a mediation service thus creating the conditions for the lawsuit Fogliano is demanding $530,492: including $100,00 for the HVAC work This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday while receiving the John F CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday while receiving the John.. Trending Westchester A 39-year-old man has died following a fatal shooting in the Eastchester section of The Bronx police responded to a 911 call regarding an assault in progress at 3370 Baychester Avenue officers observed a 39-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his chest,” a police spokesperson said “EMS responded and transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.” Police said there are no arrests at this time The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification View current print edition Click here to read our disclaimer >> was arrested for sextortion crimes against an Eastchester teenage student.DA Mimi Rocah is asking any other victims to come forward Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E Rocah is urging any possible victims of the Eastchester school district athletic director who was arrested and charged in connection with allegedly extorting a teenager to send sexually explicit images and videos DA Rocah said: “Pressuring and threatening people for content that is sexual in nature also known as ‘sextortion,’ is increasingly directed at our youth and is a crime Anyone who may have been victimized or may have information about other possible victims of this defendant should contact the DA’s Office at (914)995-TIPS (8477) My Office is on standby to offer support and assistance to victims and families while our investigation continues.” employed by the Eastchester Union Free School District as the Interim Director of Physical Education 1 by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and arraigned before Judge Lynette Spaulding on the felony charge of grand larceny in the fourth degree in White Plains City Court As the charge is not bail eligible in New York the defendant was released on his own recognizance and is due in Eastchester Town Court on Nov the defendant obtained images and videos of a sexual nature from a teen by threatening to expose confidential information about the victim The communications allegedly occurred between November 2021 and November 2023 on the social media platform Snapchat and CashApp The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office’s Cyber Crimes Bureau and High Technology Crimes Squad conducted the investigation after the victim filed a report with the Eastchester Police Department Anyone who may have been victimized or may have information about other possible victims of the defendant can contact the DA’s Office at (914) 995-TIPS (8477) – press no Puccini is a 2014 graduate of Eastchester High School He was named interim Athletic Director of the Eastchester school district in July of 2024 Puccini has been placed on administrative leave and is not permitted on district property.Eastchester School District Superintendent Ronald D Valenti sent out the following letter to parents Dear Members of the Eastchester School Community: the Superintendent’s Office received notification that a District employee was arrested off District premises Although the District is unable to comment on specific personnel matters the District’s practice in such circumstances is to immediately place an employee on administrative leave pending a District investigation the employee is not permitted on District property.As this is both a personnel and legal matter we are unable to provide any additional information at this time; however we wish to assure our families that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority Media reports say that prosecutors believe that Puccini may have more young victims and that he was arrested at the Westchester County Airport Puccini’s Linkedin page has his appointment to interim Director of Physical Education in July and receiving tenure in June His other listed position for hte school district and the town include camp director.Which has parents concerned The US Environmental Protection Agency is cracking down on cement plant pollution after a troubling sight drew concern from Westchester residents: a mysterious white slurry-like liquid flowing into a river in the county who along with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) EPA officials said they inspected SRM Concrete in the Bronx within two weeks of the reports and issued an enforcement order outlining environmental violations and mandating corrective actions to prevent further discharges into the river The agency said the company is now under a directive to implement pollution control measures and improve its compliance with federal regulations The agency did not specify the extent of the environmental impact but reiterated its commitment to transparency and public health The Hutchinson River runs through parts of Westchester County and the Bronx News 12 New YorkDownload the AppWhere to WatchRebuilding The BronxNYPD: Woman injured in Eastchester shootingThe victim was hospitalized and is expected to be OK.News 12 Staff Westchester's outgoing District Attorney announced Monday that there are new suspects in a nearly three-decade-old double homicide in Eastchester − a case for which Selwyn Days was tried five times and served 16 years in prison before his acquittal seven years ago Mimi Rocah offered no details about the two suspects in the 1996 slaying of Archie Harris and his home health aide other than to say they were not connected to Days in any way But in federal court documents related to a civil lawsuit by Days his lawyer last month quoted a letter from the DA's office that revealed that the "significant new information" in the case includes a "confession .. The lawyer suggested the breakthrough may have developed from information known to the original detectives − that a short time before the killings "two Jamaican men were overheard talking about robbing and silencing an old white man and his caretaker “As we undergo a change in administration at the DA’s Office this week it is my hope that these significant developments lead to continuing investigation and action so that justice can be achieved for the families of Mr The announcement came the day before Rocah leaves office after not seeking a second term a former Westchester prosecutor and county judge elected DA last month Cacace praised the "incredibly important work" the Conviction Review Unit has done since Rocah created it three years ago and promised "to build on that work and continue to review cases like this double homicide in Eastchester." declined to discuss the details included in the court documents or confirm whether it was related to the two suspects While prosecutors generally do not announce suspects in a case while an investigation is ongoing she said it was done in this case because Rocah is leaving office The CRU undertook a review of the double homicide last year at the request of one of Days' lawyers Glenn Garber of the group Exoneration Initiative Harris was a cantankerous 79-year-old millionaire who had been accused of abusing home health aides His body and Ramcharan's − as well as that of his dog BJ − were found in his Berkley Circle home on Nov Eastchester and Westchester County detectives initially suspected a financial motive as Harris often bragged about keeping thousands of dollars around the house He had named Ramcharan as the benificiary in his will The first major break in the case came more than four years later in February 2001 when Days was arrested in Mount Vernon and accused of being with his girlfriend in violation of an order of protection she tipped off police that he had confessed to the double killing He was interrogated and made admissions though later insisted it was a false confession coerced by the detectives Only the latter part of the interrogation was videotaped prompting his lawyers over the years to insist he had been fed details by the detectives His first trial ended in a hung jury but he was convicted at his second and sentenced to 50 years to life in prison That conviction was thrown out because his lawyer did not fully pursue his alibi claim of being in North Carolina at the time of the killings His third trial also resulted in a hung jury and he was convicted again at his fourth after prosecutors expanded the window when the killing was believed to have occurred to include before Days had left for North Carolina That conviction was then overturned because of the expanded window and because the defense was precluded from calling an expert in false confessions He was found not guilty at his fifth trial in September 2017 and released for the first time in 16 years following the Mount Vernon arrest "Obviously we've always known Selwyn is innocent and the confession was bad from top to bottom and that was the only evidence against him "We're heartened that the DA's office is acknowledging that other people committed this crime and we're confident Susan Cacace is going to continue the work on this matter and prosecute the true culprits." Days' federal lawsuit for wrongful arrest and conviction named Eastchester and Westchester County and the detectives who worked the case Eastchester settled with Days two years ago for $3.9 million District Judge Nelson Roman to delay his decision on the motion to dismiss the claims against Westchester County and retired county Det Christopher Calabrese who participated in Days' interrogation It was in that request that Garber informed the judge that there were new developments in the homicide investigation Days is also pursuing a case against New York State in the state Court of Claims over his years of imprisonment That case is dependent on his being found actually innocent which new arrests in the case that include a confession would help establish Bronx prosecutors will continue a renewed investigation into the 1996 Eastchester murders of an elderly millionaire and his home health aide after a recusal by the Westchester District Attorney's Office Westchester prosecutors believed for two decades that they had the killer of Archie Harris and his aide Betty Ramcharan twice getting convictions of Selwyn Days before his 2017 acquittal but that their previous focus on Days make it improper for them to stick with the case State Supreme Court Judge Anne Minihan last week assigned the case to the Bronx District Attorney's Office which is expected to pursue the new evidence including a confession to the killing that Westchester prosecutors contend is supported by forensic evidence 35 — and Harris' dog — were found stabbed and beaten to death Nov Days was arrested after he confessed to police hours after his ex-girlfriend tipped them off that he had twice confided to her that he committed the killings Days was the son of another home health aide who had accused Harris of sexually abusing her Days later insisted he gave a false confession after hours of interrogation and that he was in North Carolina at the time of the killings two convictions that were overturned and finally an acquittal in 2017 Jurors ultimately found him not guilty after hearing from alibi witnesses from North Carolina and an expert on false confessions Rocah sought special prosecutor a year after case was reopened in 2023The request for a special prosecutor was made in early December by Mimi Rocah who was in her last month as the Westchester DA after not seeking a second term Two weeks later she conferred with DA-elect Susan Cacace who agreed a special prosecutor was needed Rocah's Conviction Review Unit reopened the investigation in 2023 at the request of Glenn Garber Their review included a focus on evidence Garber contends was ignored by the original investigators: that before the killings a witness described overhearing two Jamaican men talking about robbing and silencing an old white man and his caretaker in Westchester Garber was notified by the DA's Office that the investigation had identified two suspects in the killings — neither connected to Days — and that a confession was obtained that was supported by forensic evidence in the case Whether that was related to the conversation that was reportedly overheard in 1996 has not been made public The formal recusal came the same day that Days' lawyer cited the new evidence in a motion to delay a ruling on Westchester County's bid to dismiss Days' federal civil rights lawsuit are the only defendants remaining in the lawsuit after Eastchester settled with Days two years ago Rocah wrote in her application that she was confident Westchester prosecutors could ethically stay on the case But because the office was "inextricably intertwined" with the Days' prosecution and some prosecutors remain who worked the case "the connections between the prosecution of Mr Days and the Office will create the perception that this Office cannot vigorously pursue a new theory of the case." She cited in a footnote one aspect of a potential conflict: her top assistant a lawyer who represented Days with Garber at the third Roberto Finzi does not represent Days in the civil lawsuit Rocah also said that if Westchester prosecutors had kept the case and hypothetically brought charges against new suspects "the Office's connection to the prior case would be exploited by the defense." The factors cited in her affidavit were in place in 2023 Rocah did not respond to phone messages or texted questions including why she did not pursue a special prosecutor earlier she offered to make DA Investigator James Menton available to continue his work on the Harris' killings that led to the new suspects The former NYPD detective and FBI task force member has worked primarily with the Conviction Review Unit since joining the DA's office in 2023 "There can be no reasonable perception or thought that Investigator Menton is somehow beholden to the WCDAO's past prosecutorial decisions," Rocah wrote "This is especially true in the context of the matter that is subject to this application given Investigator Menton's role in the current investigation and the information that he has sought and uncovered that undermines the previous prosecution theory regarding Selwyn Days." Three Westchester school districts have recently named their next superintendents all set to start their new roles on July 1 with three-year contracts Greenburgh and Somers school boards each emphasized that they made their choices after exhaustive searches that involved extensive community and staff input Being a superintendent in the Lower Hudson Valley is a demanding Schools chiefs are expected to be instructional and staff leaders to oversee responsible budgets and facilities while families often expect them to be involved in matters involving individual students They are well paid for taking on such responsibilities. The average superintendent salary in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties was $274,102, as of 2022 now Waterbury superintendentAlison Villanueva has been appointed Eastchester's next schools chief “[Eastchester is a] district that is student-centered and all about the children and their families and the experience that they have here,” Villanueva said “I want to thank you for welcoming me and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work.” She has a three-year contract with a starting salary of $275,000 who has led the district since 2022 and will serve as a consultant to the district until December Valenti is one of Westchester's longest serving educators having been superintendent in Harrison and Blind Brook Villanueva served as K-12 humanities supervisor for the Ridgefield She was earlier a principal of two elementary schools She is also an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University and Connecticut University said that many constituent groups in the community were involved in the search process that led to Villanueva The school board appointed Villanueva on March 20 “She spoke a lot about creating individualized pathways for students and looking at things from a 360-degree view which is something that really stood out to the board with respect to the different constituent groups," Fanelli said in a statement Education: Nyack schools tap leader from its ranks: Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi named superintendent who has served most recently as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the Schenectady school district has been appointed Greenburgh's next superintendent we will build upon the District's strong foundation to create a ‘Greater Greenburgh’ where all students thrive and experience success from the time they arrive in our district until they graduate,” Chisolm said in a statement The school district announced in July that the school board and Iverson had agreed to let Iverson's contract expire on June 30 and that the board would begin searching for a successor Chisolm has a three-year contract with a starting salary of $265,000 Chisolm was an assistant superintendent in Schenectady since September 2021 in addition to focusing on overall K-12 instruction she played a key role in developing Schenectady’s Dual Language Bilingual Education program and initiated adoption of Schenectady’s first Grading (for Equity) Policy and its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Policy Chisolm was director of school review and accountability in the Buffalo Public Schools' Office of Shared Accountability She was earlier a secondary school counselor Chisolm worked for five years in law enforcement Greenburgh school board President Tracy Mairs said in a statement: "During the search process and consensus-building leader who is dedicated to the education of all students Chisolm’s dedication to data-driven decision-making set her apart from a strong pool of candidates during multiple interview rounds." longtime Mount Pleasant administratorAdam Bronstein who has led curriculum and instruction for the Mount Pleasant school district for six years has been named the Somers school district's next superintendent Bronstein is currently Mount Pleasant's assistant superintendent of curriculum having previously served as director of curriculum he helped develop an AP capstone program at Westlake High School He began his administrative career a decade earlier in Mount Pleasant as principal of Westlake Middle School where he introduced an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme He was appointed by the Somers school board on Feb Bronstein has a three-year contract with a starting salary of $275,000 School board President Amanda Kandel said of Bronstein: “His experiences in teaching and academic research position him uniquely to address the evolving needs of students and educators alike His focus on teacher collaboration and professional development underscores his belief in the power of collective effort to enhance student outcomes." Bronstein will replace Interim Superintendent Harry LeFevre who took over when former SuperintendentRay Blanch left last year to become superintendent of the Katonah-Lewisboro school district ShareSaveCommentLifestyleDiningThree Chef-Owners Have Made Marigold Indian Restaurant In Eastchester, New York One Of The Best In The Tri-State RegionByJohn Mariani Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 10:26am ESTShareSaveCommentButter chicken is one of the rich and complex dishes at Marigold It would be unusual for just about any suburban town in the U.S though most serve a screed of dishes that seem ladled from the same all-purpose sauce pot––chicken masala The divergence from such repetition is one of the best aspects of the year-old Marigold in Eastchester Here the menu is concise and the food gives every indication it is made with careful differentiation of one dish from another butter chicken and biriyanis––but they are commendably diverse in their spices and textures thanks to chef-owner Hemant Mathur and his chef partners Ravinda Bisht and Chander Mohan who own five Indian restaurants in the region is one of three owners of Marigold and all are chefs .. There is certainly a panoply of regional Indian dishes to choose among from appetizers through house-made desserts This aspect of making everything on the premises is evident in the samosas which elsewhere may be purchased in bulk; here their flakiness shows finesse and the fillings are very savory served with two dipping sauces on the side A trio of them ($12) are filled with potato and peas Pani purishots are little pastry cups filled with potatoes and chickpeas served with tamarind and masala water ($10) The small dining room is free of the cliches of so many Indian restaurahts' decor Vegetable dishes are a critical part of an Indian menu and Marigold’s are very fresh and never smothered in sauces that mask their essential flavor so that paneer kundan kalia($18) has a tender spinach and sweet raisin stuffing with a black pepper-tomato sauce and there is a lovely tomato rice ($9) in addition to coconut and other basmati dishes Samosas are flaky pastries filled with various meats or vegeatblesm served with dipping sauces India has myriad curries throughout the subcontinent and the region in the Sivaganga and Pudukottai districts are particularly well known for their masala spices which go into the chicken curry with coconut milk here ($20) Every Indian restaurant is doing butter chicken now and Marigold’s is very carefully rendered so that the meat is tender and very juicy and the creamy onion-tomato sauce lashed with fenugreek ($22) is absorbed with the cooking process The intense heat of a tandoor oven makes quick cooking of everything from seafood and meats to .. Kashmiri cooks created rogan josh for Mughal royalty and I think they would have been very happy with the way Marigold does its goat version slowly braised with Kashmiri chillies and yogurt A simple seafood dish is garlic pepper crab ($17) a cake patty whose peppers do no overwhelm the crab while the mango shrimp ($16) are expertly battered seasoned and very crisp and tasty as a starter also comes in a smoky tandoori version ($26) lamb chops are truly enhanced by the masala potato and pineapple chutney ($32) Biryani dishes are an array of fragrant rice with subtle spicing a northern dish made from black lentils pumped up with ghee (clarified butter) and cream for a sumptuous vegetable dish I once had this and other similar dishes in a vegetarian restaurant Jaipur many years ago and was so full after lunch I could not eat till the next day Marigold’s version ($15) is a little lighter but every bit as savory The fragrance and smokiness of paratha bread combine with a chewiness Indian breads are among the world’s greatest from the flat paratha to stuffed naan given a pizza-like scorching to create pockets and black bubbles in the crust The breads can so easily dry out but at Marigold they come hot fragrant and pliant as they should be ($6 for a basket) I’m sometimes disappointed that Indian restaurants give you so little meat or chicken in their sauced dishes but at Marigold the portions are very generous so that I made two large lunches from the leftovers I took home It is not a given that desserts are made on premises but one taste of Marigold's ras malai made with creamed cheese in rose-water scented cream proves the kitchen take as much care with sweets as savories Marigold carries two Indian beers and a modest wine list The single long room is bereft of those clichés of Air India travel posters and hanging paisley fabrics in favor of bright colors handsome wooden tables with their own lamps who come and go from their various restaurants are always palpably delighted when new customers come through the door and like nothing better than to tell you why Marigold is special and different certainly among the best in the county and as good as the more distinctive in Queens Open for lunch and dinner daily; brunch on Sat the interim athletics director for the Eastchester school district was arrested Friday over allegations that he extorted an underage student into sending him pictures "of a sexual nature," the Westchester DA announced Monday Puccini threatened to expose personal information about the student according to a felony complaint filed by an investigator with the DA's office In response to these alleged threats from Puccini the student sent him "sexual images and videos" over Snapchat "Pressuring and threatening people for content that is sexual in nature also known as ‘sextortion,’ is increasingly directed at our youth and is a crime," said District Attorney Mimi Rocah in a statement Rocah asked members of the public who have additional information about this incident to contact her office at (914) 995-8477 was charged with grand larceny by extortion which carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison He was arraigned in White Plains City Court on Friday and released without bail His attorney did not return a request for comment about the allegations Eastchester schools Superintendent Ronald Valenti released a statement noting only that the district "received notification that a District employee was arrested off District premises." "Although the District is unable to comment on specific personnel matters the District’s practice in such circumstances is to immediately place an employee on administrative leave pending a District investigation," the statement continued the employee is not permitted on District property." Puccini became the interim director of physical education health and athletics for the school district in July he announced that he had received tenure from the school district in June he worked in various positions for the school district and the town of Eastchester If you are a member of the Eastchester community, you can reach this reporter with any tips at astockler@lohud.com. Reach him securely: asher.stockler@protonmail.com Congratulations to Sonia Citron who was the 3rd pick in the WNBA draft Citron graduated from The Ursuline School and is from Eastchester Citron was drafted by the Washington Mystics She attended Notre Dame University from 2021-2025 where she averaged 14.1 points and 5 rebounds per game Citron is a great defender and shoots 90% from the free throw line She played in 107 of 124 games played over four seasons at Notre Dame Eastchester Historian Richard Forliano Photo by Lissa Halen At a recent conference held in Port Jefferson received the APHNYS Award for Excellence in Promoting Local History Forliano was recognized for his decades of work in interpreting and saving the Town’s rich history Dick was appointed Eastchester Town Historian in 1988 while he also taught American History at Eastchester Junior and Senior High for many years he devoted himself full-time to local history and succeeded through passion and innovative programs in making it interesting and significant to audiences at every level All his initiatives and accomplishments are woven into the fabric of community service as we described in the many letters we received from his colleagues and friends His recent activities have included his ongoing fight to save Ward House a significant site in Westchester County’s Revolutionary War history “I was delighted to witness the presentation of this most deserved award to Eastchester Historian Dick Forliano  His love of history has touched and inspired thousands of his Eastchester residents and students over the years to appreciate and love local history truly  You couldn’t have honored a more worthy person,” said Yonkers Historian Mary Hoar and then himself while their three children were home a retired NYPD officer and his wife Arlene were found dead at 142 Chittenden Avenue at around 7 a.m DiDomizio said officers arrived at the scene to find Sean O'Neill already deceased with a gunshot wound to his head and Arlene O'Neill severely injured with several gunshot wounds to her body First responders attempted to save her life An investigation by the Yonkers Major Case Squad and Crime Scene Unit found that a dispute took place between the two that morning subsequently leading to Sean O'Neill shooting Arlene O'Neill multiple times with a handgun before shooting himself DiDomizio said the O'Neill's three children were at home at the time of the incident but were physically unharmed and placed in the custody of family members Eastchester School District Superintendent Ronald D Valenti identified Arlene O'Neill as a fifth-grade teacher at Anne Hutchinson Elementary School Her three children were also identified as Eastchester School District students "The EUFSD is shocked and saddened by this development and has mobilized the district crisis team as well as resources from neighboring districts including Bronxville and Southern Westchester BOCES in order to provide comfort to students faculty and other staff members as they process this news," Valenti said Valenti said there was an increased police presence at the elementary school during the school day and during dismissal to manage responses from media outlets and the community at-large "The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority," he said "Our thoughts and prayers are with the O’Neill family at this time." In the Yonkers neighborhood lined with Tudors and other single-family homes ancient-looking trees form a canopy over Chittenden Avenue the quaint neighborhood was disrupted by the sight of five rows of yellow police tape stretched over the road at various intervals On both ends of the section of Chittenden Ave. cars slowed down at times as drivers passed the area cordoned off with tape If not for the police tape and police SUVs and some news cameras Houses were adorned with Halloween decorations Some neighbors could be seen out walking dogs in the area An Eastchester High School football lawn sign was visible in front of 142 Chittenden Ave. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233 (This story has been updated to add photos/video and new information.) Here's the info from the Section 1 boys volleyball championships at Westchester County Center in White Plains This is the action from the two championship matches and the Eastchester boys volleyball team experienced that Friday night at Westchester County Center They won their second straight title but the numbers don't tell the story "This back to back title means the world to me and the boys," Eagles coach Amado Sierra said "Last year we were overlooked and a lot of people counted us out because we lost a lot of seniors and we went into playoffs with a 9-8 record But against all the odds we still took the chip in a five-set thriller This year we had some returning players who were hungry and determined to show their worth Throughout the season we won and loss with class and every humbling experience leading up to tonight prepared us for this battle The second-seeded Eagles swept top-seeded Yorktown 3-0 (25-11 the Eagles were down 12-10 in the third and final game They went on a 5-0 run led by Augy Pinto to give the Eagles the 15-12 lead and they didn't look back By the numbers: Eastchester: Joseph Vesey 39 assists four aces; Josue Venegas nine digs; Sean Murphy 11 digs two aces; Brendon Burke five digs; Trevor Smith two assists What's next: Eastchester advances to the NYSPHSAA regional final on Nov They will face the winner of Section 2 and Section 3 North Rockland wins Division 1Friday night will be a night the North Rockland boys volleyball program will never forget it sealed the program's first ever Section 1 championship The second-seeded Red Raiders defeated fifth-seeded Clarkstown North 23-25 "Winning the first Section 1 title for North Rockland it feels both thrilling and incredible," Red Raiders head coach Peggy Stead said "It gives us hope for the future as we look to keep developing the program in our district as well as growing the sport in our area and the boys have only played together for two years and perseverence this group of young men have and the best part is they get to keep playing." Clarkstown North made the Section 1 finals this year for the fifth-straight year By the numbers: North Rockland: Alexis Valenzuela 18 kills 3 assisted) eight digs; Justin Joseph 11 kills What's next: North Rockland advances to the NYSPHSAA regional final on Nov Twitter: @LoHud_Debbie a federal magistrate judge overseeing a former Eastchester police officer's whistleblower lawsuit against the police department unexpectedly removed himself from the case after disclosing a personal connection to the police chief Krause told attorneys for both the whistleblower and the police department that one of his school-aged children is a classmate and friend of one of the children of Chief Joseph Rodriguez Krause also acknowledged that he has made social conversation with Rodriguez about their professional lives "He and I cross paths from time to time," Krause said But Krause emphasized that he did not know Rodriguez was the town's police chief until earlier this year to avoid venturing into any area that I think could start to become problematic." voiced some reticence to Krause's continued participation in the case "I just feel like it’s going to create concerns on my client's part to be frank with you," he said at the hearing Krause nevertheless suggested he would not recuse himself from the case Referencing consultations he had with the administrative branch of the federal court system about this issue he noted that this was far from a clear-cut case for recusal "The responses I’ve received were mixed," he said the case was reassigned to another federal magistrate judge Barberan brought his lawsuit against the town in 2019, alleging racial discrimination and stereotyping. A federal district judge tossed out a large part of his lawsuit in 2021, but allowed some claims of discrimination to proceed. Barberan has also accused the department of operating a ticket quota system Rodriguez was not the chief during this period of time but was still expected to be a significant witness in the case In a prior statement to The Journal News/lohud Rogriguez said Barberan is engaging in "lying and deceit." Barberan was fired in 2021 following a disciplinary hearing where the hearing officer found that he had used excessive force during an arrest A decision in the case could come at any time Rodriguez did not respond to a request for comment Asher Stockler is a reporter for the USA Today Network New York. You can send him an email at astockler@lohud.com. Reach him securely: asher.stockler@protonmail.com We're back with a good list of matchups that will help create some space in the standings ahead of the postseason Aditi Parambath had 157 passing yards and four touchdown passes in Lakeland's 27-0 win over Poughkeepsie Eve Girardi was 19 for 29 for 181 yards and four touchdowns in Tappan Zee's 28-0 win over Eastchester Aditi Parambath had 107 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in Lakeland's 35-0 win over Putnam Valley Gianna Martin had 112 rushing yards and three touchdowns in Arlington's 33-6 win over Ossining Ava Fagin scored two touchdowns as Brewster beat Mahopac Cam Cassese had two touchdowns as Eastchester topped Dobbs Ferry an interception and a receiving touchdown in Lakeland's 13-0 win over Yorktown Naula Isa had two rushing touchdowns in Yonkers' 27-18 win over North Rockland Jayla Nelson added two receiving touchdowns for Yonkers .. Lucy Mager and Kaitlyn Raguso had two touchdowns apiece and Sofia Andrade added another in Hendrick Hudson's 39-6 win over Woodlands Eve Girardi was 11 for 16 for 156 yards and four touchdowns also returning an interception for a touchdown as Tappan Zee beat Clarkstown 41-7 Nina Vasquez and Ella Sabatini also scored touchdowns for Tappan Zee Lucy Mager figured in to six touchdowns as Hendrick Hudson beat Walter Panas 39-6 Deanna Biancardi had two touchdowns and a pick-six as Eastchester came from behind to defeat North Rockland Fiona Kelleher had two touchdowns and a pick-six in Mahopac's 19-6 win over John Jay-Cross River Members of the community will pay their respects Tuesday and Wednesday to Arlene Connolly O'Neill and Sean O'Neill The wake for Arlene Connolly O'Neill and Sean O'Neill will be held 1 p.m A funeral service for Arlene Connolly O'Neill will be held at 11 a.m Internment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne Related: Beloved teacher killed in murder-suicide in Yonkers. Who was Arlene Connolly O'Neill? Connolly O'Neill was a known and beloved presence in the Yonkers community where she was a lifelong resident who are firefighters in the Bronx and Yonkers "She always tried to connect people and because she was so friendly and so charming She was woven into so many lives," childhood friend Marie Milio said "I even see it now with people reaching out to me how many different connections she's made and all these people that I know who I didn't even realize had a connection She went on to become a fifth-grade teacher at Anne Hutchinson School in Eastchester and was widely loved by students and parents alike "She was passionate about her role as an educator and found it deeply rewarding," her family wrote in her obituary "She loved her students beyond measure and still kept in touch with some after all these years She even inspired some to follow in her footsteps." Local and national fundraisers have raised over $700,000 to fund the futures of the three O'Neill boys Her parents hailed from County Monaghan and County Galway She loved music and was said to be frequently spotted at concerts and sports events her most-adored past time was going on nonstop adventures with her three boys who were the loves of her life," her obituary read "The boys were her entire universe and she would have moved mountains for them." Members of Fordham University’s rowing club were rescued while rowing in Eastchester Bay on Saturday afternoon Fordham University issued a statement which read “Fordham can confirm that nine members of the men’s club rowing team were pulled from the water after their boat capsized due to a sudden shift in weather conditions on Eastchester Bay.” “New York City regulations required that the nine student-athletes and the eight additional students and two coaches who helped them be taken to area hospitals for examination because the party came ashore on city property at Rodman’s Neck and all of the individuals involved were examined and released One of the club’s boats was lost in the mishap.” the rescue was reportedly carried out close to Rodman’s Neck the NYPD’s main training facility which includes a number of gun ranges and bomb detonation areas the FDNY/EMS spokesperson said emergency services did not carry out the rescue and that the rowers had been picked up by a civilian boat.’ Norwood News also reached out to the NYPD for more information and were informed that the incdent took place at around 12.12  on Saturday afternoon when officers responded to a 911 call regarding a water rescue in the Eastchester Bay near City Island the officers discovered two boats at shore with 18 occupants in the water,” a police spokesperson said “Emergency Service Unit and NYPD Harbor responded and assisted with bringing all 18 occupants out of the water as well as recovering a boat.” We asked if the department was aware of any help from a civilian boat in the rescue and will share any updates we receive The spokesperson said some of the 18 occupants were taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi in Morris Park and others to Montefiore Medical Center in Norwood all in stable condition Firefighters were seen battling a blaze at a shopping plaza in Westchester The blaze broke out at the Vernon Place Shops in Eastchester 18 at the Vernon Place Shops in the area of 717 White Plains Rd near the border of Eastchester and Scarsdale Smoke was seen pouring out of the shopping center's roof A large police and firefighter presence is now at the shopping center More information has not yet been released EASTCHESTER — Three points were all the Eastchester defense allowed in a 20-3 win over Clarkstown South Friday night The Eagles recorded four sacks and limited Clarkstown South to under 200 yards of total offense en route to victory Clarkstown South booted a field goal as the first half ended to cut Eastchester's lead to 7-3 and it looked like the league rivalry battle might come down to a late score Eastchester scored twice on short runs before sealing the win with a 13-yard touchdown run by Nick Martucci with 3:32 left in the game Pete Telesco came up with multiple big plays on defense for Eastchester who had a key late-game run that led to that final touchdown opened the scoring for the Eagles with a first half 1-yard touchdown run who had a couple of uncharacteristic turnovers in a loss to Fox Lane a week earlier not only held on to the ball during his16 of his carries for just under 100 yards led to his 1-yard score that put Eastchester up 13-3 late in the third quarter Hampered by the absence of four starters out with injuries whose offense amounted to a 25-yard Juan Garcia field goal Three plays proved very big for the Eagles who had a 29-yard run off a sweep early in the drive followed that multiple plays later with his big 18-yard carry then ran for five yards before going in from a yard out with 43 seconds left in the third quarter That gave the Eagles their 10-point cushion at 13-3 With Clarsktown South on the move but facing a fourth-and-four from the Eastchester 47 Telesco sniffed out an end-around for a big loss giving Eastchester the ball at the Viking 45 with 6:42 to play who shared the Eagles quarterback spot with Maltese escaped a couple of tackles and went all the way to the Viking 17 Marfucci broke free on the right side for his 13-yard score Eastchester had 173 yards on the ground and 88 through the air Ciafone accounted for 94 of those rushing yards while Martucci had six carries for 36 yards and Maltese had six for 32 had only one completion but it was a big 50-yarder to Brian Mannion He also picked up a first down on a fourth-down run first-half pass completion for a first down to Shuya Hashimoto Joe Roasario came up with a heads-up fumble recovery pursuing an incomplete pass that was actually a backward pass that made it a live ball After getting into Clarkstown South territory in the second quarter Eastchester was forced to punt after successive strong defensive plays by the Vikings Alex Velazquez knocked a long pass away near the end zone before Eastchester was forced to punt from the Clarkstown South 44 when Christian Mentekidis forced an incompletion by hitting Burnbridge as he was throwing on third down Jake Tetel had six tackles and an interception and Jason Ardizone had 11 tackles quarterback Thomas Ryan was 11-for-18 for 102 ,yards and rushed for 23 yards Ryan's favorite targets were Alex Velasquez who had four catches for 45 yards and Jake Teitel coach (Fred DiCarlo) said we have to really lay it down," Maltese said He said Clarkstown South's defense was very physical and Eastchester's O line had to respond with a "physical push" of its own ...We're coming now ready to play football." "I think he really had something to prove," DiCarlo said of the senior Ciafone "He came with purpose today and the team road on his back." Clarkstown South coach Mike Scarpelli liked his squad's special teams play and defense but said "We didn't get into a groove offensively." But we just couldn't put it together offensively and keep drives alive," he said Nancy Haggerty covers cross-country, track & field, field hockey, skiing, ice hockey, basketball, girls lacrosse and other sporting events for The Journal News/lohud. Follow her on Twitter at @HaggertyNancy 2024 at 11:11 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Anne Hutchinson fifth-grade teacher Arlene O’Neill was killed in what police are calling an "apparent murder-suicide." (Google Maps)EASTCHESTER NY — The Eastchester school community is reeling from tragic events that took the life of a teacher and left three students without their parents Anne Hutchinson fifth-grade teacher Arlene O’Neill was killed in what police are calling an "apparent murder-suicide." Investigators believe her husband Sean O’Neill shot her several times with a handgun before turning the weapon on himself were home at the time of the tragic events SEE ALSO: Husband, Wife Dead In Early Morning Murder-Suicide: Yonkers Police the Eastchester Union Free School District was shattered by the tragic death of Arlene O'Neill a beloved fifth grade teacher at Anne Hutchinson," Superintendent Ronald D Valenti said in a message to families on Wednesday we encourage all members of the community to keep Arlene and the rest of her family and friends in their thoughts and prayers we also must remember how important community can be as a part of the healing process." The superintendent said that in addition to mobilizing the district crisis team resources were made available from neighboring districts including Bronxville and Southern Westchester BOCES in order to "provide comfort to students faculty and other staff members as they process this news." Valenti said staff from Southern Westchester BOCES and Pelham are helping have all pledged additional counseling support if needed The superintendent also provided resources below that may help as staff and students try to come to terms with the recent troubling events Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.