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College Of New Rochelle Likely To Shut Down
The college recently said it was in discussions with another education institution to form a partnership.
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — In spite of recent news reports that the College of New Rochelle was in talks about a partnership with another education institution, a letter sent from school officials to the college community Friday took a different tack.
The letter said that the college will likely not be able to stay open beyond the upcoming summer semester, the Journal News reported.
The college found itself in a difficult financial situation in October 2016 and was, at times, days away from shutting its doors.
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Then-President Judith Huntington resigned, and "unmet financial obligations" were uncovered and presented to the trustees.
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About $20 million in payroll taxes had not been paid for eight quarters, beginning in 2014.
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