In Case You Missed It: New Rochelle Items Worth A Look

Written By: Robert Cox

Journal News: Police: Trio used forged IDs in theft, attempt, at 2 Ossining banks

Edward Johnson, 28, of New Rochelle, Alex Santana, 34, of the Bronx, and Charles Kalonzo, 27, of Manhattan, were charged last Friday with third-degree grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, second-degree identity theft and possession of a forged instrument, felonies. They are being held at the Westchester County jail in Valhalla.

New Rochelle freezes rent increase at senior housing

The Neighborhood Development Resource Group recently told tenants of Garito Manor their rents would go up by $200 at the end of their leases. As a beneficiary of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, however, NDR Group must clear rent increases with the city’s Department of Development, which administers the program in New Rochelle, city officials said. It did not.

Journal News: New Rochelle Police Blotter: Stabbing, Drugs and More

Police blotter reports.

Ward Acres Gardens: Growing Success

In its second full season, the Ward Acres Gardens have expanded from the original thirty six plots to eighty eight plots in just a few weeks.

New Rochelle man protests ban on bike riding in Hudson Park

The incident comes just weeks after New Rochelle released its draft of a 30-year plan for an environmentally friendly city. Part of that plan is aimed at making the city more bike-friendly. Johnson said banning bikes in some city parks was not contrary to that goal.

State tennis: New Rochelle’s Court is supreme

New Rochelle junior Jeremy Court won the state tennis championship.

New Rochelle artist reflects on 50-year career after induction into Blues Hall of Fame

Roxy Perry has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame…

Ray Rice Day June 12 in New Rochelle