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Greetings New Rochelle! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former factory will become New Rochelle's new youth sports hub.
  • How a New Rochelle senior became a National Merit semifinalist
  • What a New Rochelle senior will do on the school board

Also on today's calendar: Join Us at a Shore Road Bridge Public Hearing! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
  • Friday: Very warm with sunny spells, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ariel Property Advisors arranges WYSE's $4.5 million acquisition of 12,500 s/f industrial site (nyrej.com) — A new WYSE Clubhouse is coming to 111 Plain Avenue in New Rochelle, transforming an old drill-bit factory into a nonprofit youth sports and mentorship hub. Approved unanimously by the city Planning Board, the $4.5 million facility aims to open in late 2026, offering scholarships, free programming, and travel baseball through the Westchester Giants to expand access for local families.
   

2. New Rochelle High School Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (talkofthesound.com) — A New Rochelle High School senior has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, standing out among 1.2 million test-takers nationwide. He's active in the Wind Symphony, Model UN, and mentoring programs, and now must complete a detailed application and essay to advance to finalist status and compete for scholarship awards next spring.
   

3. New Rochelle High School Senior Lev Goldsmith Sworn In to Board of Education (talkofthesound.com) — A New Rochelle High School senior has been sworn in as a voting member of the City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education, serving through June 2027. He plans to amplify student perspectives, collaborate with district leaders, and help improve the school experience for students across all New Rochelle schools.
   

4. Dutchess prosecutor and judge now a homicide prosecutor in Westchester (mpnnow.com) — A high-profile homicide trial over the fatal shooting of a woman in New Rochelle is marking the return to courtroom work for veteran prosecutor and former judge Edward McLoughlin. Now with the Westchester DA's Homicide Bureau, he's handling the case where the defendant claims self-defense and may seek relief under New York's Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, potentially shaping future prosecutions countywide.
   

5. Jury Trial Continues New Rochelle Clinton Place Garage Murder Case (talkofthesound.com) — The murder trial tied to the 2024 killing at New Rochelle's Clinton Place high-rise is underway in Westchester County Court, with the defendant pleading not guilty to several serious charges. Jurors are hearing evidence about the parking-garage shooting, prior weapons history, and remaining counts after some charges were dismissed, as the case continues to move forward.
   

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