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Talk of the Sound · Nov 11, 2026 · 6:40 PM UTC

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 11, 2026 · 4:41 PM UTC

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New Rochelle faces four ugly budget choices: property tax hikes from 2.34% to 30% and potentially massive workforce cuts. The city’s proposed budget assumes $17.8 million in staffing savings without identifying the cuts. Read more. #NewRochelle #Budget2027 talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

New Rochelle Mayor Faces Four Budget Scenarios — Ugly, Uglier, Ugliest and Fugly

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (November 11, 2026) — New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert faces four budget scenarios involving property tax increases ranging from 2.34% to 30%, with workforce reductions...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM UTC

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Good morning. Here is today's Talk of the Sound Weather Report. Mostly Sunny today! With a high of 63F and a low of 51F.

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 11:50 PM UTC

New Rochelle faces a $16.6 million budget gap, possible layoffs and a hiring freeze. With rainy-day reserves plunging nearly 72%, questions mount about City Hall’s financial management. Read more. #NewRochelle #Budget2027 #Westchester talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

INSTANT ANALYSIS: New Rochelle’s $16.6 Million Budget Gap: Raw Notes From the November 10 City...

New Rochelle officials laid out a $16.6 million budget gap Tuesday, raising the prospect of substantial workforce reductions, a hiring freeze and possible layoffs as the city struggles to balance its...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 6:58 PM UTC

Three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Mamaroneck injures one; drivers from Stratford and New Rochelle involved. Read more. #Mamaroneck #I95Crash talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

Three-Vehicle Crash on I-95 in Town of Mamaroneck Injures One

TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NY (November 6, 2026) — A three-vehicle collision on Interstate 95 in the Town of Mamaroneck resulted in one person injured, according to the New York State Police. The incident,...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 6:55 PM UTC

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins demands a bipartisan review of Election Day failures for accountability. Read more. #Westchester #Election2026 talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

Westchester County Executive Jenkins Calls for Bipartisan Review of Election Day Failures

WHITE PLAINS, NY (November 10, 2026) — Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has called for a bipartisan review following what he termed as unacceptable failures on Election Day. “Days might have...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 6:51 PM UTC

A Georgia man's traffic stop in Rye led to his arrest on an outstanding Connecticut warrant. He faces multiple charges including identity theft. Read more. talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

Georgia Man Arrested in Rye for Outstanding Connecticut Felony Warrant

RYE, NY (November 10, 2026) — The City of Rye Police Department has announced the arrest of Troy Sanders Passmore from Statham, Georgia, after a traffic stop in Rye led to the discovery of an...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 6:45 PM UTC

The local moving company now offers guaranteed flat prices based on phone videos of customers’ rooms, eliminating the need for in-person estimates and unexpected fees on moving day. talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

New Rochelle Mover Offers Guaranteed Prices with AI Room Scan

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 5, 2023) — Lemon Team Moving, located at 50 Clinton Place in New Rochelle, is revolutionizing the moving industry with its new AI Room Scan™ technology. The local moving...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 3:40 PM UTC

A late-night collision on I-95 in Mamaroneck left one injured. The incident involved three drivers from Mamaroneck, Jamaica, and New York. Read more. #Mamaroneck #Accident talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

Three-Vehicle Crash on I-95 in Mamaroneck Leaves One Injured

MAMARONECK, NY (November 6, 2026) — A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in the Town of Mamaroneck resulted in one person injured late Friday night. The incident, reported at 10:47 p.m., involved...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 2:32 PM UTC

NYS warns against sharing personal info with AI chatbots due to rising identity theft risks. #ConsumerProtection #AIChatbots Read more.  talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

NYS Consumer Protection Warns Against Sharing Data with AI Chatbots

ALBANY, NY (November 10, 2026) — The New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection has issued a warning to residents about the dangers of sharing personal information with AI...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 2:18 PM UTC

Retired NRFD Chief Andy Sandor is named Grand Marshal of the New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade, celebrating 30 years of service. Read more. #NewRochelle #ThanksgivingParade talkofthesound.com/2026/11/1…

Retired New Rochelle Fire Chief Andy Sandor Named 2026 Thanksgiving Parade Grand Marshal

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (November 10, 2026) — Andrew “Andy” Sandor, the retired Fire Commissioner and Chief of the New Rochelle Fire Department, has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 62nd Annual...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 2:18 PM UTC

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM UTC

Good morning. Here is today's Talk of the Sound Weather Report. Partly Cloudy today! With a high of 62F and a low of 47F.

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 10, 2026 · 12:44 AM UTC

New Rochelle’s 2027 budget raises questions about workforce cuts, shrinking reserves and development revenue. What should taxpayers ask City Hall on Tuesday? Read more. #NewRochelle #CityBudget talkofthesound.com/2026/11/0…

New Rochelle’s 2027 Budget: Questions Taxpayers Should Ask City Hall

New Rochelle’s proposed 2027 budget raises serious questions about workforce reductions, collapsing financial reserves and millions in anticipated development revenue. Talk of the Sound publisher...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 9, 2026 · 10:51 PM UTC

New Rochelle’s $262.4M budget proposes workforce cuts as reserves are projected to plunge 72%. Taxes rise 2.43%, with major financial questions unanswered. #NewRochelle #CityBudget Read more. talkofthesound.com/2026/11/0…

New Rochelle Proposes $262.4 Million Budget Under Tax Cap, Unspecified Workforce Cuts as City...

The city estimates that the corresponding 2.34% increase in the property tax rate would add approximately $101 annually to the city property tax bill of the average homeowner. NEW ROCHELLE, NY...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 9, 2026 · 9:21 PM UTC

Ken Jenkins unveils Westchester's $2.7B 2027 budget with no layoffs despite a $113M gap. Public session Nov. 12 in Mount Vernon. #WestchesterBudget Read more. talkofthesound.com/2026/11/0…

Westchester County's $2.7 Billion 2027 Budget Proposal Unveiled by Ken Jenkins

WHITE PLAINS, NY (November 9, 2026) — Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has unveiled a proposed $2.7 billion operating budget for 2027 that focuses on maintaining essential services while...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 9, 2026 · 9:12 PM UTC

Another water main break in Port Chester as Veolia’s contractor strikes an existing pipe on Westchester Avenue; village officials point to potentially inaccurate utility maps. #PortChester #Veolia Read more. talkofthesound.com/2026/11/0…

Another Water Main Break on Port Chester’s Westchester Avenue as Veolia Project Continues

PORT CHESTER, NY (November 9, 2026) — Another water main break disrupted Westchester Avenue in Port Chester on Monday morning after a contractor working for Veolia Water struck an existing undergro...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 9, 2026 · 9:01 PM UTC

Pelham Art Center launches 'Tree Flags', an eco-conscious installation by Sari Nordman, opening Nov. 14. #PublicArt #PelhamNY Read more. talkofthesound.com/2026/11/0…

Pelham Art Center Launches 'Tree Flags' Installation

PELHAM, NY (November 9, 2026) — Pelham Art Center will unveil a new public art installation, ‘Tree Flags’, in its courtyard on November 14. This initiative, featuring the work of interdisciplinary...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 9, 2026 · 5:14 PM UTC

Former New Rochelle teacher Samuel McVey has been found fit to stand trial after an earlier incompetency ruling. He pleaded not guilty to a 29-count indictment, with bail set at $25,000, and remains in custody. #NewRochelle #Westchester Read more. talkofthesound.com/2026/11/0…

Former New Rochelle Teacher Samuel McVey Found Fit to Stand Trial, Pleads Not Guilty to 29-Count...

WHITE PLAINS, NY (November 9, 2026) — Samuel McVey, a former New Rochelle middle school teacher previously found unfit to stand trial, has been declared fit to proceed in a criminal case involving a...

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Talk of the Sound · Nov 9, 2026 · 3:05 PM UTC

New Rochelle’s 2027 budget is expected today amid questions over taxes, city jobs, reserves and a state audit. The public can speak Tuesday night. Read more. #NewRochelle #CityBudget talkofthesound.com/2026/11/0…

New Rochelle’s 2027 Budget Expected Today Amid Questions Over Taxes, Jobs, City Reserves and State...

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (November 9, 2026) — New Rochelle City Manager Wilfredo Melendez is expected to release his proposed 2027 budget estimate Monday, ahead of a deadline imposed by the City Charter, as...