Yonkers, NY
Sports
These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY
There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile: North Rockland Monroe-Woodbury Arlington …
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
Police Presence Beefed Up Outside New Rochelle HS After Latest Stabbing
The New Rochelle Police Department will have an increased uniformed presence at the high school moving forward, according to city and school officials following the third violent stabbing incident in a little over a week. In a joint statement released Thursday afternoon following the third stabbing incident reported near the high school in five days, city and school officials stated that “there is no higher priority than the safety of our children, and there is no asset of greater importance to New Rochelle than public confidence in our schools.” According to police, at approximately 8:50 a…
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
Access To New Rochelle HS Tightened After Latest Violent Incident
Access to the New Rochelle High School is being “tightly controlled” following a stabbing incident in the building on Thursday morning. According to police, at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, the department received a call from security guards at the high school reporting that a stabbing had occurred at the school, and a 15-year-old suspect was seen on video fleeing the building. New Rochelle Police Capt. Robert Gazzola said that a 16-year-old student suffered two puncture wounds to his torso and has been transported to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment for what are believed to be no…
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
New Rochelle HS Student Suffers Two Stab Wounds In Latest Incident
Police are investigating another violent incident involving students at the New Rochelle High School. According to police, a stabbing occurred Thursday morning, a day after a teen suffered a laceration on his hand during an altercation, and eight days after New Rochelle High School junior Valaree Schwab was fatally stabbed outside a local building near the school. New Rochelle Police Capt. Robert Gazzola stated that at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, the department received a call from security guards at the high school reporting that a stabbing had occurred at the school, and a 15-yea…
New Rochelle, NY
News
Teen Accused In Fatal Stabbing Of New Rochelle HS Student Appears In Court
The 16-year-old Yonkers teenager facing a murder charge after fatally stabbing a fellow New Rochelle High School student last week appeared in New Rochelle City Court on Wednesday. Z’inah Brown surrendered herself at the New Rochelle Police Department last Thursday, where she was booked for second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Valaree Schwab twice with a steak knife last week, leading to her death. She appeared in court on Wednesday. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight inv…
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
Second New Rochelle HS Student Suffers Laceration In Off-Campus Fight
A week after a New Rochelle High School junior was fatally stabbed during a fight, a second student suffered a lacerated hand during an altercation on Wednesday, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department were dispatched to Gemelli Pizzeria shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, following reports of a fight involving several students from the high school. Upon arrival, officers stopped a 15-year-old, who had been approached by a group of seven teenage students while inside the restaurant ordering. Police said that the group then began to assault the 15-year-old b…
White Plains, NY
News
Fatal Stabbing Of 16-Year-Old Girl Tops Week's Westchester News
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The 16-year-old suspect accused of fatally stabbing another girl, a New Rochelle High School junior Valaree Megan Schwab, on Wednesday, has surrendered to police. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is cl…
Armonk, NY
News
Eric Trump Celebrating Birthday In Northern Westchester Tops Week's News
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Eric Trump got to celebrate his 34th birthday at his favorite restaurant in Westchester. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is closer to opening in Harrison thanks to recent negotiations between Newmark K…
Armonk, NY
Obituaries
Teen Girl Fatally Stabbed In Westchester Was Political Activist, Musician
Funeral services have been scheduled for a New Rochelle High Student who was fatally stabbed on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue by another 16-year-old girl. Valaree Megan Schwab was a junior at New Rochelle High School taking advanced placement and honors classes. She was an outspoken political activist who rallied friends together to fight injustice. Valaree was also an avid musician. She enjoyed playing her guitar and writing her own songs. Valaree loved attending concerts, exploring New York City and riding her bike around town. Just recently, she had earned her lea…
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
Teenage Suspect Faces Murder Charge For New Rochelle HS Student Stabbing
The 16-year-old suspect accused of fatally stabbing another girl, a New Rochelle High School junior on Wednesday, has surrendered to police. Z’inah Brown of Yonkers surrendered to the New Rochelle Police Department at 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. She was taken into custody and booked for second-degree murder for her role in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab. Police said that Brown made no statements following her arrest. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple …
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
New Rochelle Officials: Threat Made To High School After Stabbing Unfounded
A threat was made to the New Rochelle High School on social media Wednesday night, though it was unfounded, school officials said on Thursday. During a conference on Thursday, school and city officials confirmed that a threat was made to the school over social media following the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab, a junior at the high school who was fatally stabbed twice with a steak knife outside of Dunkin’ Donuts during a dispute near the high school. Police announced on Thursday that they’ve identified female Yonkers resident, Z’inah Brown, 16, as the alleged stabber. School officials s…
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
Police ID Suspect, 16, In Fatal New Rochelle High School Student Stabbing
Police have identified a teenage suspect believed to be the suspect involved in the fatal stabbing of New Rochelle High School junior Valaree Schwab on Wednesday near the school’s campus. Police announced at a press conference on Thursday morning that they are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down Z’inah Brown, a 16-year-old female whose last known address was Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers. According to police, officers responded to the scene shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During the dispute, …
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