July 2016

A Connecticut man was charged with burglary, criminal mischief and DWI June 18 after he crashed his car, broke into a New Rochelle home. 

Angel Luis Acevedo, 37, of Darien, Conn., was arrested after forcing his way in to a house on Sickles Avenue and threatening the homeowner with a knife, according to a New Rochelle Police report.

NRPD Capt. Robert Gazzola said the incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. when NRPD received several calls regarding a car crash that led to an altercation.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The reigning New Rochelle Corporate Leader of the Year was arrested two weeks ago in New Rochelle.

Robert DeVivo, 48, owner of Flowers By Sutton located at 296 Huguenot Street in New Rochelle was arrested June 21 shortly after 9 a.m. following a routine traffic stop by New Rochelle Police.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- As you fire up the grill and get ready for a long weekend of outdoor fun to commemorate America’s birthday, the Westchester County Department of Health has  a dozen tips to help you celebrate safely and to prevent mosquitoes- or a food borne illness from spoiling your fun.

“We want Westchester County residents to have a July 4th weekend that’s memorable for all the right reasons, so use sunscreen and repellents to avoid sunburns and mosquito bites, and remember to drink lots of water when you’re outdoors,” said Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The New Rochelle High School Irish Club recently conducted its second annual fundraiser for cystic fibrosis research. The club's concert, featuring Irish group the Wolfe Tones, raised over $1,100 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The NRHS German Club also added to the group's fundraising total. The Irish Club was led this year by student co-presidents Haley Fullerton, Anya DiSalvo and William Roberts. Great job, students, and thank you to Irish Club adviser Kevin McIvor and German Club adviser Ana Ferreira.