ExpandPrinceton's Asa Gartin (left) and Jackson Mason finished first at No. 1 doubles in Saturday’s Rochelle Hub Invite. (Mike Vaughn) The Princeton Tiger tennis team brought home the championship of Saturday’s Rochelle Hub Invite. The Tigers scored 20 points to take top honors followed by Dixon (17), Rochelle (15), Newman (13) and Mendota (10). Princeton scored first-place finishes from its No. 1 doubles team of Jackson Mason and Asa Gartin and Landon Davis at No. 2 singles. Landon Fairbanks and Nolan Anderson placed second at No. 3 doubles while Chase Sims was third at No. 1 singles and Jack Orwig and Levi Boggs were third at No. 2 doubles. 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Trending Westchester 2025) — A once-cherished home in New Rochelle dubbed the “Swiss Cheese House” for its hole-riddled stucco exterior has become a neighborhood blight and the center of a six-year legal saga frustrating residents and city officials alike built before 1912 by Louis Richard Smith and Alice Matthews was a generational treasure for their family New Jersey resident and great-granddaughter of the original owners “The house was built by my great-grandparents,” Mann said The house has been a source of fascination for me for years.” Located at a residential intersection surrounded by million-dollar homes the property was purchased in 2006 by Laura Fields the home’s condition deteriorated after the city mandated extensive asbestos removal in 2019 leaving the exterior pockmarked and earning its “Swiss Cheese” nickname and unsecured windows pose ongoing safety concerns noting small children play just feet away and that animals or squatters could easily enter through exposed windows One neighbor’s complaint prompted the city to offer inspections and secure the property Despite a new roof installed in December 2023 notices dating back to 2020 declaring the house “Unsafe” remain posted on the front door The legal battle intensified in April 2024 when a mortgage foreclosure action was marked “discontinued without prejudice” by the Westchester County Supreme Court indicating a loan modification agreement between Fields and the lender “The parties — the owner and the bank — cut a deal to modify the debt owed to the lender as well as the terms of the repayment,” said Steven G Residents have pushed for the house to be condemned and demolished said the structure “was not deemed unstable” years ago Vacca confirmed the property will be inspected again but noted Fields remains in litigation and the house has not been sold The “Swiss Cheese House” continues to stand a stark contrast to its historic roots and the upscale neighborhood surrounding it as neighbors await resolution in a saga that shows no immediate end Unsafe ‘Swiss Cheese House’ in New Rochelle: 5-year Neighborhood Fight Continues leaving behind a legacy of community service and Smith passed away at his home at 1 Boulevard after a year of heart ailment according to a New York Times obituary published at the time Smith attended Ramsgate School before immigrating to the United States in 1886 Smith became president of the Central National Bank of New Rochelle in 1933 and continued in that role for three years having previously served as vice president after the bank’s consolidation with the First National of New Rochelle in 1944 He was a director at the bank at the time of his death Smith was associated with the Class Journal Company from 1903 to 1928 published automotive trade magazines such as Motor Age and the secretary of the company when he retired Smith was also an early amateur automobile race driver in the East and later officiated at auto races on Daytona Beach He served as a director of the American Red Cross and was a former vice president of the Community Chest Smith’s civic contributions were extensive During the infantile paralysis epidemic of 1916 he was a commissioner of public health in New Rochelle He also served as chairman of the New Rochelle Transit Commission president and chairman of the Chamber of Commerce former treasurer of the New Rochelle Home Building Plan Corporation and chairman of the New Rochelle Better House Committee he was the former president of the New Rochelle Humane Society and a director of the Huguenot Y.M.C.A Smith was also secretary of the Wykagyl Country Club a member of the New Rochelle chairman of the State Emergency Fund and worked to provide recreation centers for Army posts This article was drafted with the aid of Grok based on material written by Joyce Newman under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing View Visitation & Service details > at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Volk and Florence (Triman) Volk She was the wife of Herman Migdon for 57 years Rochelle worked at CNH Capital in New Holland She was also a longstanding member of the Vagabonds Rod and Custom Club in Lancaster She will be survived by her devoted husband “Hop,” as well as her children Neal Migdon (Brenda) of Lancaster and Robyn of Harrisburg; and brother David of Los Angeles A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home Interment will be held in Degel Israel Cemetery Contributions in Rochelle’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care at 685 Good Drive P.O Condolence Message: Be sure to include your name Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted Dave and I send our deepest sympathy and will say Kaddish Our seven funeral homes in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home A group of first and third grade students took part in a scientific nature exploration outside Jefferson Elementary School in New Rochelle on a recent spring day Students observed their surroundings during a nature scavenger hunt as they searched for flora and fauna “Having everyone go outdoors is a strong reminder that learning does happen everywhere," said third grade teacher Aimee Ferguson “It doesn't have to happen in one space such as a classroom.” students gathered around on the grass in a circle and spoke about the birds they saw and the data they collected “I think it's a good way of learning because it's peaceful out here You can actually like pay attention to things like birds flying,” said third-grader Juan Andres Barajas Ferguson said she hopes students continue to build their understanding of science “The goal is to grow these scientists so they're ready for the next day and way beyond in the future,” she said Photos: See New Rochelle H.S. seniors celebrating National Decision Day More: Explore programs available at the New Rochelle Public Library with no two days and no two schools exactly alike our photographers find what makes our school days anything but ordinary the people and programs and events that make a difference Check back to lohud.com for our lohud in our schools feature each Monday a 477-unit 26-story mixed-use building at 12 Church St in New Rochelle has been opened by developer BRP Companies BRP estimated that the project would cost $291 million The plan called for 119 of the apartments in the building to be priced to be affordable to households earning between 50% and 80% of Area Median Income Market-rate units include a 509-square-feet studio at $2.433 per month a one-bedroom with 680 square feet at $2,947 per month and an 815-square-feet two-bedroom unit a $3,629 per month 218 one-bedroom units and 149 two-bedroom units Features include in-unit washers and dryers The building has a rooftop swimming pool and sky lounge a fitness center with a yoga studio and strength training room The building has approximately 3,000 square feet of retail and community space The community space will be programmed by the City of New Rochelle “The Leaf exemplifies our commitment to transformative community-driven development that delivers high-quality housing and vibrant amenity spaces to the communities we serve,” said Meredith Marshall co-founder and managing partner of BRP Companies we look forward to continuing to welcome residents to their new homes in the heart of New Rochelle and contributing to the city’s continued economic growth and revitalization.” BRP unveiled a 20-story mural on the façade of the property Partnering with Seven Willow Collaborative BRP commissioned local artist Na’ye Perez to create “From the Source,” which is positioned as a vibrant testament to the area’s rich culture and spirit Financing for the project was provided through a combination of sources including a construction loan backed by taxable and tax-exempt bonds issued by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Housing Finance Agency with credit enhancement from the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives Additional funding was contributed by the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives with permanent financing secured through Merchants Capital Corp via the Fannie Mae MBS as Tax-Exempt Bond Collateral program Boys tennisRochelle invite: Princeton tallied 20 points to win the invite Newman’s Joel Rhodes went 4-0 to win at No Dixon had two doubles champions as Derek Miller and Sam Gingras won at No 2 doubles while Josh Stees and Quinn Flanagan won at No Sterling 1: Sterling’s Aron Rivera won 6-2 Jacobs 1: Aron Rivera and Xavian Prather had singles wins for Sterling Rockford Guilford 2: Rivera picked up another No Polo 2: Kade Girton led the Hawks with two RBIs in the home win Nole Campos allowed just four hits on the mound and Tristan Smith-VanCura pitched three clean innings River Ridge-Scales Mound 3: Kendall Erdmann had two hits and one RBI in the home win The Cardinals took advantage of three errors and scored three unearned runs Rock Falls 0 (4 inn.): The Rockets were out-hit 12-1 in the home setback Rock Falls 0 (6 inn.): The Rockets were swept in the double header after tallying just five singles and two walks East Dubuque 4: Bella Duncan was 3 for 3 with a double in the home win Forreston 1 (5 inn.): The Cardinals were out-hit 10-1 in the road setback Drake LansmanSauk Valley Media/Shaw Local sports reporter since May of 2024. Drake is a Bettendorf native who graduated from Iowa State University. He previously covered sports in the Quad Cities area for nine years. ExpandTimothy O'Dell (Photo provided by the Ogle County Sheriff's Department) OREGON – A Rochelle man charged with indecent solicitation of a child and violating the Sex Offender Registration Act has been found unfit to stand trial after a mental health evaluation Timothy J. O’Dell, 28, of Rochelle, was remanded to the Ogle County Jail after the decision by Judge Anthony Peska on April 24 O’Dell was arrested by Rochelle police after the department was contacted March 6 about a man trying to meet with a minor for sex in Rochelle He was arrested after an investigation by the Rochelle Police Department Patrol Division O’Dell’s attorney requested that his client be evaluated by Jayne Braden a forensic and clinical psychologist in Sycamore Ogle County Assistant Public Defender Michael O’Brien said he had a “bona fide doubt” as to O’Dell’s ability to help with his defense and asked Peska for the court-appointed evaluation O’Dell appeared in court with Chief Public Defender Kathleen Isley who asked Peska to declare O’Dell unfit based on the results of the evaluation Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten agreed with the evaluation Peska found O’Dell unfit for trial and entered an order for treatment to be forwarded to the Ogle County sheriff who already had a pending charge of violating the Sex Offender Registration Act in Ogle County was sentenced in 2023 to probation for the same offense The Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office filed three felony charges against O’Dell on March 7: one count of violating the Sex Offender Registration Act and two counts of indecent solicitation of a child O’Dell failed to report to the Rochelle Police Department “any instant messaging identities any internet communication identities” that he uses or planned to use or other internet sites “to which he has uploaded any content or posted any messages or information.” he is accused of intending to commit aggravated criminal sexual abuse when he “knowingly solicited one whom he believed to be a child to perform an act of sexual penetration or sexual conduct,” discussing the meeting on the internet found O’Dell fit to stand trial on a previous charge of violating the terms of his probation sentence when he allegedly failed to register as a sex offender with the Rochelle Police Department individuals convicted of certain sex offenses must register as sex offenders with the local law enforcement agency in the community they reside O’Dell has been held in the Ogle County Jail since his arrest March 6 Earleen HintonEarleen creates content and oversees production of 8 community weeklies. She has worked for Shaw Newspapers since 1985. On a sunny Thursday morning, a gaggle of seniors flooded onto the New Rochelle High School football field to celebrate National College Decision Day when students all over the Lower Hudson Valley celebrate the college or university they’ve chosen Some students took photos wearing shirts from their soon-to-be schools College Decision Day was about celebrating a unique path they’ll be taking come fall 2025 is heading to aeronautical school after he graduates having been interested in becoming a pilot since he was a kid “I always thought that flying planes was a really remarkable career,” Kelly said I wanted to fulfill my dreams of becoming a pilot and I went to an aviation exposition event at Westchester County Airport Kelly earned his private pilot license earlier this year He’s heading to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida in the fall where he’ll major in aeronautical sciences and work toward his airline transport license which would allow him to pilot commercial and corporate flights and not a lot of people get the chance to do that,” Kelly said Another senior, Lauren Bryan, is heading to Cornell in the fall to pursue scientific research, but her journey has already started. She began doing research through the high school’s science research program and the past two summers, she worked with a mentor at New York State Psychiatric Institute. This helped her become one of 200 Rawlings Cornell Presidential Research Scholars a special research program that comes with an $8,000 stipend to support her work at Cornell “I felt like Cornell was the best choice for me because of their human development program,” Bryan said “It encompasses a lot of different aspects There are some classes you can take in neuroscience Emery Valentin has unique post-graduation plans Accepted into the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Footwear and Accessories Design bachelor of fine arts program in Manhattan Valentin will continue to hone the sneaker-designing skills he first began learning five years ago After his dad attended a sneaker-making class in Los Angeles the two began designing sneakers together — an artistic endeavor that can encompass anything from customizing an existing shoe to building one themselves “I really want to take advantage of FIT,” Valentin said “I really want to learn the process of making my own sneaker “There's great value in having something that's yours — your own design Another student, Savanna Lily DiFatta, is also pursuing artistic plans after high school. DiFatta, the daughter of local balloon artist Jenn DiFatta started her own business in January selling floral arrangements “I know for sure at this point in my life what I'm meant to do and it's not sit in a classroom,” DiFatta said After graduation, she wants to learn more about flowers and how to help her floral business, Savanna’s Lillies So she’s planning to take business classes at Westchester Community College starting in the fall in conjunction with classes at the Bronx Botanical Garden I always knew I wanted to be my own boss," DiFatta said I knew that entrepreneurship was a thing for me and I knew that I was always going to be creative and wanted to work with my hands Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application the daughter of Jack and Frances (Schultz) Updike She earned a business degree from AIB and went on to own and operate a tattoo shop in Perry before dedicating 17 years of her career to the Woodward Resource Center Rochelle had a passion for drawing and enjoyed spending time outdoors Her love for tattoos was a central part of her life She was a gifted storyteller with strong political views and an interest in conspiracy theories Rochelle also loved listening to the Blues and even had the opportunity to play a few famous artists’ guitars Rochelle was preceded in death by her father Sydney Updike (Dakota) of Fort Dodge; her beloved grandchildren: Zoee Helmantoler and Davian; eight great-grandchildren; her mother Rhonda Thornberg (Dave) of Bouton; as well as numerous nieces Rochelle’s memory will be treasured by all who knew and loved her This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors By: 7:30 am on May 2 New renderings have been released for Allen, a 28-story residential tower at 247 North Avenue in Downtown New Rochelle along with 2,000 square feet of retail and 257 parking spaces Designed by Studio V and developed by LCOR the project will feature one of New York State’s largest geothermal energy systems Allen marks LCOR’s second geothermal project in New York and precedes their upcoming Hoboken Connect development in New Jersey Residences are offered in studio to two-bedrooms layouts and include 12 penthouse units with private outdoor space Transit near Allen includes the Metro-North New Rochelle station which offers a 30-minute ride to Grand Central Terminal with future direct service to Penn Station planned by 2027 “The design for Allen was inspired by New Rochelle’s rich history and natural surroundings,” said Karen Asprea classic palette to create spaces that feel elevated but also deeply personal Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Just as hideous as the surrounding buildings ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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Sources at City Hall say that the city lacks funds for the Complete Streets project much like the many abandoned David’s Island plan and the city yard relocation The project involves full-depth and partial-depth concrete repairs including Portland Cement Treated Permeable Base unreinforced and reinforced Portland Cement Concrete placement and partial-depth repairs using materials like Class D concrete Work will be conducted in two stages with lane closures maintaining at least one lane open in each direction The contractor must complete the work within 60 consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays to ensure completion before the local school year starts Each bid requires a deposit of 5% of the bid price via money order Questions should be emailed to kconca@newrochelleny.com with answers posted on the city’s website by May 21 at http://www.newrochelleny.com/bids.aspx or directly at https://newrochelleny.com/DocumentCenter/View/20704 The city encourages bids from Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) and prioritizes employment of New Rochelle residents per Westchester Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity requirements Contractors must pay the higher of New York State prevailing wage rates or Davis Bacon rates The city may award multiple contracts for 2025 citywide paving projects based on the lowest responsive and responsible bids including $2 million per occurrence for commercial general liability and $1 million for automobile liability naming the City of New Rochelle and Barton & Loguidice A performance security of 100% of the contract amount is required SPEC No 5790 – Quaker Ridge Road Concrete Pavement Rehab – Contract Documents – Final 5-2-25 under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards I selected it specifically for this photo shoot because the material is so distinctive It moves with a beautiful fluidity that’s perfect for capturing in photographs There’s something about the way it drapes and sways that makes me feel exceptionally confident As a professional fundraiser who regularly attends charity events I make it a point to showcase local design talent whenever possible It’s a wonderful conversation starter at galas and benefits plus it allows me to support our creative community This piece strikes that perfect balance of being eye-catching while still maintaining the professional sophistication needed for my fundraising work Describe your personal style in three words I consider three things: tomorrow’s weather Then I grab one statement piece I’m feeling (maybe a bold blazer or favorite skirt) and build around it This takes morning decision fatigue out of the equation I’ve created a few go-to “uniform” combos that will always work like my favorite black pants with any of three tops that all match I’m guessing your closet is pretty well organized practical Chicago-girl here living in Indy weather I like to think of it as a boutique where everything is already curated for me walk in and you’ll see my “winter work” section with pants and dresses all arranged by color from light to dark What are your favorite local stores to shop in for clothes Complete this sentence: “I never leave the house without …” How does your professional style vary from your weekend vibe although I do come out with the occasional sarcastic comment that makes my coworkers snort-laugh during meetings my blazer flies off faster than I can shut my laptop My weekday wardrobe whispers competent professional who’ll call you out while my weekend wardrobe screams off-duty superhero My fashion journey really began with my grandmother in Chicago She was a seamstress with an incredible eye for quality fabrics and construction Watching her work taught me to appreciate how different materials drape and move I love the timeless elegance of figures such as Diahann Carroll Her clean lines and sophisticated silhouettes never go out of style But I also admire how someone like Tracee Ellis Ross can seamlessly blend high fashion with streetwear creating looks that feel both aspirational and approachable I’ve graduated from whatever’s clean to whatever makes me look like I run a secret empire I’m basically polished enough for the boardroom with just enough sultriness to make people wonder what I really do and was the daughter of the late Charles Michael “Charlie” and Paticia Smith “Patty” Ullom she had been employed for many years as a Medical Transcriptionist Memberships enjoyed included the Bethel Chapter 11 of Job’s Daughters International and had been active in Emmaus of the Albemarle  Surviving is her husband of 17 years Debbie Miller (Jeffery) of Edenton; and many nieces  A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m in the chapel of Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home & Crematory The burial will be private at a later time Friends are invited to visit with the family in the funeral home immediately following the service or all other times at Sarah and Jason’s home memorial contributions may be made either to Tri-County Animal Shelter NC 27980 or to the US Equine Rescue League  Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.millerfhc.com Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home & Crematory Rochelle died peacefully with her sons by her side Rochelle didn’t have the opportunity for much formal education as WWII broke out when she was only 7 years old She worked at the dry cleaning store owned by her husband Louis and her in Lakewood NJ where they worked together for many years before transferring ownership to their late son Her work ethic and love of family were a model to all who knew and loved her As a child of the Holocaust, Rochelle unfortunately witnessed many atrocities at the hands of the German Army. After years of fleeing capture and the end of the war, Rochelle was able to go to a displaced persons camp in Germany. Rochelle met and married the love of her life, Louis, in New York City where they lived and worked for many years before eventually moving to NJ. They were married for 72 years until Louis’ death in 2021. Rochelle was preceded in death by her mother Julius who came to America and died decades later Her son Cary Mitchell passed in 2007 at the age of 52 She is survived by her children Norman Shulman and his wife Karen Scott Shulman and his wife Hether and their daughter Rochelle was cared for in the years after her husband by Josephine Gbeintor who showed the love and compassion of a family member and was instrumental in Rochelle’s day-to day activities Rochelle will be missed by all that new her Rochelle was a constant reader of the New York Times and followed world geo-politics voraciously She strongly advocated for the Israeli cause She loved a good meal and could frequently be spotted with her husband at her favorite eatery Porfirio’s Italian Café in Hamilton where she would relish the opportunity to share stories of the her beloved late husband A frequent summer visitor to the family cabin in Palermo Funeral services and burial are Tuesday April 1 2025 at 11:30 AM at Princeton Memorial Park at 403 Gordon Road Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel. For condolences: OrlandsMemorialChapel.com/Rochelle-Shulman Louis and her were always nice to me when we met It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Erin Rochelle Markley's passing on March 3rd left an indelible mark on all who knew her Her bright spirit and unwavering generosity will be deeply missed Erin's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of intelligence and an entrepreneurial spirit that blossomed from a young age She possessed a remarkable ability to connect with people a talent that manifested itself in her impressive salesmanship From selling pickles to fund her exchange program in Belgium to Girl Scout cookie sales records – donating the extra proceeds to ensure other girls could attend camp – Erin consistently exceeded expectations demonstrating her selflessness and dedication to helping others was a testament to her natural aptitude and insatiable curiosity That semester spent studying abroad in Belgium enriched her already expansive worldview Erin’s true legacy lies in the impact she had on the lives of those around her a light that brightened even the darkest corners She had a unique ability to make everyone feel seen She leaves behind a loving family: her daughter Carter Nevaeh Sanders her maternal grandparents Wally and Sheila Hammond uncles,cousins and a vast network of friends Erin was predeceased by her maternal grandfather We will celebrate Erin's life and memory at a memorial service on Friday at 11:00 AM at the Church of Faith International A reception with lunch will follow for those wishing to attend let us embrace the joy and kindness she so freely shared and let her memory serve as an inspiration to live our lives with purpose and unwavering belief in the power of human connection You will be eternally loved and deeply missed I send an angel before you to protect you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared Pleasant Health & Rehabilitation Center from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at Pleasant Mount Cumberland Presbyterian Church followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM at the church He will be laid to rest in Pleasant Mount Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Navy Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements He dedicated many years of his career to Occidental Chemical Company before retiring and proudly served in the United States Navy George cherished spending time with friends and family His sharp sense of humor and knack for storytelling could always bring a smile His ability to brighten any room with his laughter and adventurous spirit will be dearly missed We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Rochelle Shater created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory Made with love by funeralOne This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Police investigating a fire in a hotel room in New Roc City discovered a clandestine drug lab that likely sparked the blaze The fire broke out in a 7th-floor room of the Marriott Residence Inn shortly after 9 pm Sunday City firefighters who responded alerted detectives to the suspicious nature of the fire The hotel's fire-suppression system contained the fire to the room but caused extensive flooding on the 7th floor Detectives found cocaine in the room and evidence that the drugs were being processed into crack cocaine The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation They learned that an occupant of the room was in a hospital in Queens was taken into custody and remains hospitalized in stable condition Coyne said he expects Marte to face charges related to the drug possession and operation of the drug lab Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the police non-emergency line at (914) 654-2300 or anonymously at 914-632-COPS Join UNLV’s Graduate College on Thursday, Feb. 6, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. to hear the inspiring professional journey of Drs. Dustin Hines and Rochelle Hines.  The My Professional Origin Story series highlights the professional journeys of UNLV faculty and administrators Understanding how people came to be where they are can give us insight into where we might be headed or how our own journeys unfold This team shared with the Graduate College that they have been one another’s  top supporters throughout their professional journeys They  are excited to share a glimpse of their story with the UNLV community.  The event, which is open to the entire UNLV community, will take place in the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Auditorium and will be livestreamed on YouTube. Link: https://forms.gle/HbpvfrTbFHeWHgEy6 Email: daenne.dolce@unlv.edu Phone: 702-895-1698 Fourth-year medical students reflect on their medical school journey one week before commencement Sky Denson says UNLV's real estate program helped launch his career — before he even graduated The assistant director of the Sciences Advising Center wants everyone to know: There's so much more to being an advisor than telling students what classes to take passed away peacefully on Sunday November 10 1957 in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School in 1976 She entered the US Air Force July 1976 and was a military police officer with an honorable discharge of August 1978 She retired from Quality Synthetic Rubber with over 20 years of service Rochelle attended countless concerts of her favorite artists.  Rochelle is survived by her mother Dorothy Martin; daughter Lindsey (Travis) Freeman; son Joshua (Michaela) Fegan; grandchildren Chelsey Timothy Martin and Dawn Martin; and other relatives and friends including best friend Jerry Frank.  She was preceded in death by her father James Norbert Fegan Jr.; step-father Samuel Richard Martin Jr.; and sister Cindy Knotts Visitation will be held Thursday November 21st from 10-11:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home A procession will depart from the funeral home at 11:15 to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Final honors will be held at the cemetery at 12:15 PM To share a memory of Rochelle or leave a special message for her family CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Rochelle Gutiérrez, a professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been elected to the National Academy of Education members and international associates who are elected based on outstanding education-related scholarship A professor of mathematics education, Gutiérrez has been a U. of I. faculty member since 1996. She holds secondary faculty appointments in Latina/Latino Studies and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology “Her body of work in mathematics education is truly trailblazing and her commitment to interrogating the status quo — for the good of society — is both inspiring and essential.” Gutiérrez’s work challenges deficit views of students who are Latinx Black and Indigenous and suggests that mathematics teachers need much more than just content knowledge pedagogical knowledge or knowledge of diverse students to be successful Gutiérrez’s scholarship focuses on the importance of considering identity relationships and environmental factors as they relate to mathematics education class and language affect teaching and learning she was selected a fellow of the American Educational Research Association an organization that strives to advance educational research and practice Gutiérrez is a former Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellow and National Academy of Education/Spencer Post-Doctoral Fellow and Fulbright Scholar Gutiérrez has served on the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators’ national writing team for the standards for preparing teachers of mathematics and has advised the Museum of Science and Industry One of just 342 academy members worldwide, Gutiérrez joins U. of I. education professors emeriti Richard C. Anderson and James D. Anderson in the organization — Four faculty members from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been newly elected as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences one of the oldest honorary societies in the United States physics professor Aida El-Khadra and chemistry professor Jonathan Sweedler are […] —  Educators and researchers have had longstanding concerns about the quality of computer science instruction in U.S A recent study exploring student learning and computer science teachers’ qualifications in one state suggests that these teachers may be better qualified than those teaching other subjects — A novel research project has shown that areas with greater amounts of green space have a lower prevalence of police violence The study is the first to find a significant relationship between greenness levels and fatal police shootings and it showed that the most socially and economically disadvantaged areas seemed to benefit […] Email: stratcom@illinois.edu Phone (217) 333-5010 What was it like to be named the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when you don’t have any contacts at the White House or in Congress and don’t know CDC’s operational logistics or those of the affiliate state health departments it works with across the country—and all this at a time when the agency is struggling with one of its worst declines in public trust as the COVID-19 pandemic continued its deadly spread Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, who was the incoming new CDC Director as President Joe Biden took office in 2021, can answer those questions—and did at a Fireside Chat at the University of Pennsylvania co-hosted by the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) and Penn’s Carey Law School The ground rules of the discussion moderated by LDI Senior Fellow and Law School Professor Allison Hoffman, JD were that it would focus on Walensky’s reflections on her two-and-half year tenure at the CDC and not on current political issues related to the incoming administration’s appointees I’m trying hard not to get political,” Walensky told the standing-room-only crowd in the Wharton School’s Steinberg-Dietrich Hall “What I will say is that I never went into a patient’s room and asked them how they voted There are good people in these health care agencies that vote in both directions we have a lot of campaigning around cabinet positions but not a lot of what governance will look like Many of the things we’ve heard talked about or floated [in relation to changes in health care] are actually hard to implement I think there are plenty of things that can be eroded or challenged but we don’t yet have anything to say about a particular thing being good or not so good for policy.” During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic as vaccine research was frantically underway Walensky was working as a Boston researcher engaged on the front lines of the pandemic in Massachusetts and analyzing how a not-yet-approved vaccine could most effectively be distributed across the country in ways that supported the widest possible uptake One of the conclusions of her work was that it would be crucial “to promote widespread public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and to encourage continued adherence to other mitigation strategies even after a vaccine becomes available.” As the Trump administration was transitioning to the Biden administration in January 2021 Walensky was a widely respected infectious disease expert working as Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School who had no aspirations of becoming the head of a federal health agency She was soon on a Zoom call with both the President elect and Vice President elect “There was generally a good feeling about me in the infectious disease community as someone who knew infectious disease and would again make science a top priority,” Walensky remembered “The newspapers said I had no government experience and that was true.” She recounted her concerns when realizing that in order to work with the White House “But no one from any of those groups was in my Rolodex,” she said pointing out that most people in the highest positions of government have people in their Rolodex from all those spaces She credited CDC Acting Chief Operating Officer with assisting her in learning the logistical ropes of the agency quickly “She had been around for 25 years and knew how to get stuff done She was very helpful and very strategic,” Walensky said But making those settling-in challenges all the greater the 2021 presidential transition occurred after the outgoing administration had significantly politicized health care policy and contributed to widespread misinformation that negatively impacted vaccination rates and likely resulted in substantial numbers of preventable deaths She said public frustration with the CDC was such that CDC security made employees remove the CDC parking stickers from their cars to avoid having the vehicles vandalized by irate citizens I had a leaking problem because people inside the agency did not trust their leader and were going straight to the press with things.” She noted that in the past many people throughout the CDC had never met their director In a comprehensive campaign to connect better she did one-on-one meetings with 125 division directors She did a similar thing virtually with 64 state and territory health officials and CDC office heads in 60 different countries “I just said, ‘I’m done documenting the problem,'” Walensky said. “‘We know that there is racism in health care. We know that if you look at mammogram or cardiovascular or coronary artery bypass grafting screenings there are discrepancies and disparities by race. Let’s try to improve that rather than just document it again,'” Walensky said. “I’m happy to say that after we made that declaration, 200 health departments across the country did the same thing,” she told the Fireside Chat audience. “We emphasized that this was mission critical, and our own people got behind that. They voted with their feet, coming to meetings because they wanted to be involved.” (Continued below photo) Answering a question from Hoffman about what sources of information and data she found most helpful in decision-making, Walensky noted that her MPH degree was in decision science. “What became clear to me was that any decision at the CDC that wasn’t hard didn’t get to me,” she said. “That meant that every decision I did make was generally wrong for somebody because, by definition, if it was hard, someone was going to be hurt by it.” One particularly difficult decision arose in July of 2021 when data came in from Barnstable, Massachusetts that demonstrated that people who were vaccinated could continue to transmit a particular variant of COVID-19. Hoffman asked, “Were you thinking about litigation risks—about decisions you might make or support states in doing that might backfire?” “When I first arrived at the CDC, I expected to be on Zoom screens with 10 doctors, 10 researchers and 10 epidemiologists, but half the time I was on Zoom with 10 lawyers,” said Walensky. “It was hard enough to get the science straight and then I was learning all this legalese from White House counsel, Department of Justice, Health and Human Services, and CDC—a lot of lawyers. It taught me that there is a huge need for health care law expertise in the government space.” As the session was ending, Hoffman asked Walensky to describe the work-life balance of a CDC Director. A Novel Study Shows That Large Language Models Act Like Medical Devices in Clinical Care Scenarios Paying More For Primary Care Showed Dramatic Results, LDI Fellow Found Penn LDI Panel Warns of Rising Health Inequities, Legal Confusion, and Digital Surveillance They Should Have the Same Dual Career Options as Doctors, These Nurse Scientists Say LDI Senior Fellow Yong Chen Leads a Data Team in a New Five-Year NIH Project Neighborhood Perceptions May Also Affect PTSD and Depression Recovery After Serious Injury Get the latest Penn LDI news, research, events, and opportunities. 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle she was the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Favorite) Cross  Rochelle’s faith in God was a cornerstone of her life She attended the South Memorial Drive Church of God for many years she found strength in her relationship with the Lord eventually leading both her parents to their faith Rochelle was deeply devoted to her family and cherished her children great-grandchildren and great-great granddaughter She loved sewing and cooking and she passed those skills on to her children She was especially known for her famous chicken and dumplings and her “mean Mamaw dip.” Music and reading were among her favorite pastimes  Rochelle graduated from Mooreland High School in the Class of 1954 She was a very intelligent lady taking only eleven years to graduate high school Rochelle was especially good with numbers which led to a 20-year career at Ameriana Savings where she served as a customer service representative at the New Castle and Knightstown locations before retiring in 2005  Rochelle is survived by her daughters all of New Castle; son Jeremy (Krista) Lewis of Muncie; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; siblings and brothers David Cross of New Castle and Mike Cross of Mooreland Rochelle was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter  Services will be held at 11:00am Friday 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Steve Arnett officiating Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home You may express condolences or share memories of Rochelle at www.hinsey-brown.com.  and saw rents rise just 7% from 2017 to 2023—at a time when rents rose 31% in the U.S This interview with former Mayor Bramson has been edited for length and clarity A: New Rochelle’s downtown experienced great economic success in the first half of the 20th century which was a matter of great concern to many residents and city leaders So the desire to attract housing was initially based on an interest in revitalizing the business core A: I don't think it was ever framed quite in those terms by any individual or organization We were certainly aware that the New York metropolitan area had a housing shortage And we knew that by virtue of our significant transit assets New Rochelle was a promising location for transit-oriented development and environmental goals that made housing in New Rochelle attractive A: Growth and economic development are almost always contentious subjects in every community There's a certain percentage of our population that just was basically not on board with our vision; other concerns were more detailed Whether that’s based on broader support or simply resignation on the part of opponents is hard to gauge But there’s now a reality that downtown has changed and is changing A: We were working with 300+ acres for redevelopment and we adopted a five-part comprehensive framework in late 2015 with several essential components The first part was a “form-based” zoning code meaning it was prescriptive about design but not use which governed the entire redevelopment site limited the size and look of buildings but allowed a wide range of residence types and commercial activities we completed a generic environmental review for our entire buildout plan which greatly reduced the risks and upfront costs associated with having to do an environmental analysis for every single project within the redevelopment area we concluded a master agreement that gave a single developer an exclusive opportunity to build on several publicly owned sites we adopted a set of financial incentives that were calibrated to make New Rochelle as competitive as possible to investors and also assured our residents that development would come at a net positive for taxpayers we undertook a comprehensive analysis of the impact of development on our services We recognize that environmental review is a necessary and legitimate part of any significant change But we also were aware both that environmental reviews are costly—which has often been a deterrent for developers particularly in markets like ours that have historically seen limited private investment—and that these reviews are used simply to block new housing So our process was designed to address these concerns Once the overall environmental review was processed through the state’s Environmental Quality Review Act the individual projects that fit our vision only needed a much less cumbersome environmental assessment that didn’t require City Council approval or any of the other politically oriented steps that can drag out or imperil a project This was instrumental in changing that risk-reward calculus in a positive way A: It’s still a work in progress; of the new housing that has been approved only between a sixth and a fifth has been completed and fully occupied But it’s already having a positive stimulus effect and coffee shops have come in as a consequence of the new housing So while the principal effects of the new housing are yet to come The increase in public revenue from the properties where new development is located has been dramatic That's true during the 20-year pilot period which we’re in now and in which a partial property tax abatement is in place and it’ll be even more true when the pilot period concludes and these properties move to full taxes We’re already seeing other fiscal benefits one-time contributions for capital and infrastructure needs and sales tax generated by new population and economic activity in the downtown There's no question that taxpayers are benefiting significantly from new development and will benefit even more in the years ahead A: I would say that property taxes are stabilized and coming in below the state property tax cap And we’ve been able to make unprecedented investments in parks and open space; in water such as replacing old pipes; as well as day-to-day services like schools and public safety which are more robust and better funded than they have been for most of New Rochelle’s modern history A: There were certainly concerns about traffic and parking As part of the environmental review process the developers were required to either preserve or replace parking to the city’s satisfaction And keep in mind that part of our goal was to create a downtown that is less car-dependent; in fact car ownership will actually be undesirable And so we're creating a living space in which one can walk to goods and services and use mass transit to access the entire New York metropolitan area The idea is that even as growth creates upward pressure on traffic the nature of this growth creates a compensating downward pressure on traffic A: Investments in water and sewer infrastructure would have been required to modernize aging lines even without new development but the anticipated growth added urgency to the work is far exceeded by new revenue generated from development And with respect to stormwater and flooding given that all or almost all of the new development is occurring on previously impermeable surfaces the city and school district undertook a joint analysis of school impacts We came up with a formula for how many new students we might expect based on our experience with prior projects We looked at physical capacity issues and individual school buildings to identify potential tipping points that might necessitate school construction or expansion All of that fed into what’s called “the fair share mitigation formula,” which is the one-time contribution to the city that each development pays So it’s income to the city and school district that’s separate from the annual income derived by pilots [i.e. “payments in lieu of taxes”] or property taxes the number of new students as a result of the new apartments has been much lower than you would find in a comparable number of single-family or two-family homes And because of unrelated demographic trends overall enrollment in the school district has actually been edging down—despite the growth downtown because that statistic is based on thousands of individual choices which may have a whole range of motivations I don't know that I can attribute our holding on to Black residents as primarily a function of housing policy making sure that there’s a spectrum of housing opportunities that work for everyone is helpful in making sure that our community remains demographically and socioeconomically diverse A: I think it’s instructive that since the early 1990s the candidate for New Rochelle mayor who has been perceived as more pro-development has won every election But if you were to only observe public hearings and social media posts you’d have a very different expectation I think the majority of people in New Rochelle—not everybody but the majority—are supportive of the direction that the city government has taken and want to see a downtown that’s successful and vibrant and attractive but the sort of basic structure—environmental review master developer if necessary—is a model that could be introduced in almost any community that is desirous of well-planned growth And the fact that we've been able to move from a community that was widely perceived as underperforming with respect to economic activity to now being the fastest-growing city in New York State is a testament to the power of our model and to the outstanding teamwork that made it possible A national housing shortage has driven up rents leaving a record share of Americans spending more than 30% of their income on rent and making them what is known as rent-burdened But in four jurisdictions—Minneapolis; New Rochelle Virginia—new zoning rules to allow more housing have helped curtail rent growth saving tenants thousands of dollars annually The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference Pew addresses the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues and advancing ambitious projects that lead to tangible progress By: 7:30 am on January 31 Site plan approval has been granted for Pratt Landing, a mixed-use waterfront development in New Rochelle located along the Long Island Sound Developed in a collaborative effort between Twining Properties the project will convert a former industrial brownfield into a community hub with over 300 residential units and 99 condominiums Project work will include the restoration of the historic New Rochelle Naval Armory which when restored will feature housing reserved for veterans Construction on the project is scheduled to commence in 2026 and is expected to complete in 2029 Rendering of retail space at Pratt Landing Pratt Landing components include approximately 800,000 square feet of residential and retail space as well as 40,000 square feet of commercial space it will also comprise of a hotel with 150 rooms and on-site parking facilities Rendering of public space at Pratt Landing Pratt Landing will feature a restored waterfront area a “living shoreline” with educational signage and walking paths designed by Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects The Armory Drill Hall will be repurposed into an event and community gathering space and the Armory Veterans Center will be established as a hub for veterans’ services “Pratt Landing represents the very best of New Rochelle’s vision for thoughtful and inclusive urban revitalization,” said Wilfredo Melendez “This transformative development will create opportunities for economic growth while reflecting our commitment to sustainability and enhancing quality of life for our residents We are grateful for Twining Properties’ partnership and dedication to bringing this vision to life creating direct connections to Main Street.” so Robert AM Stern Architects is a professional in all environments: Thanks It being built on the most toxic site in NY Laced with Agent Orange type toxins which already killed many people This is what every single NYC suburb should look like New Rochelle is truly the best of any town in New York Hopefully there’s a national retailer coming down there Looks great I hope there’s a security and traffic plan to go along with this very ambitious project But we really need more businesses to fill all the empty retail locations And not more coffee shops or store front churches that don’t pay taxes The area is highly contaminated with Agent Orange-like chemicals that already killed many people New Rochelle has been peddling this site for 40 years and faced lawsuits because of pollution there It remains a “Brownfield” and the taxpayers of NY are on the hook for many millions of dollars before any development happens while the polluters are laughing all the way to the bank Our only industrial spot along Westchester County:s long Island Sound shoreline and the best location for an expressway bridge and railway Causewayconnectinv.New Rochelle and Sands Point Our political officials have surrendered to greed A prime example of the need for eminent domain And New Rochelle will give the developers a 50 year pass on taxes Generating no revenue and in the process destroying a historic building