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Good day New Rochelle! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for New Rochelle's 'Sloppy Louie' after his guilty plea?
  • How New Rochelle's school board plans to honor Pearl Quarles
  • Is New Rochelle's North Avenue Starbucks on the closure list?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Rochelle's 'Sloppy Louie' Apicella Set for Sentencing After Guilty Plea in NBA Poker Case (talkofthesound.com) — A New Rochelle man known locally as "Sloppy Louie" faces federal sentencing in January for his role in a mob-linked, rigged poker scheme that also involved former NBA figures. The article details his guilty plea, expected sentencing range, forfeiture obligations, and long history with the New Rochelle school district and local police, giving residents context on a familiar name's escalating legal troubles.
   

2. New Rochelle School Board to Name Board Chambers in Honor of Trailblazer Pearl C. Quarles (talkofthesound.com) — New Rochelle residents should know the Board of Education is poised to name its meeting chambers at 515 North Avenue after longtime community leader Pearl C. Quarles, honoring her trailblazing service in local education and county government. The resolution would take effect immediately upon approval, with new signage, a commemorative plaque, and a future dedication ceremony planned for community members and the Quarles family.
   

3. Starbucks Is Closing 17 New York Locations – How to Check If Yours Is One (newsbreak.com) — One of the Starbucks locations reportedly closing is at 726 North Ave. in New Rochelle, meaning your usual coffee stop there could soon be shuttered. The company is closing about 250 North American stores, including at least 17 in New York, and advises customers to confirm their café's status through posted notices, the store locator, or the mobile app before making the trip.
   

4. Happy 58th Birthday To Mount Vernon Hip Hop Legend CL Smooth! (thesource.com) — A hip hop legend who grew up in New Rochelle, CL Smooth turns 58 and is being celebrated for his influential work with producer Pete Rock. The piece looks back at how his thoughtful lyrics and classic tracks helped define early '90s East Coast hip hop and continue to inspire artists today, highlighting the lasting impact of a hometown native on global music culture.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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