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Hello New Rochelle! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's happening as the New Rochelle Clinton Place murder trial drags on?
  • How did New Rochelle schools quietly spend $3.2 million at Shrub Oak?
  • New mortgage broker branch proposed for Sickles Avenue in New Rochelle.

Also on today's calendar: Young & Old Builder's Workshop and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Rochelle Murder Trial Enters Fifth Week, With No Verdict Reported (talkofthesound.com) — A high-profile New Rochelle murder trial tied to the One Clinton Park parking garage shooting is now entering its fifth week, with more court dates set through October 16 and no verdict yet reported. Jurors have heard testimony amid multiple adjournments as a Georgia man faces charges including second-degree murder, while remaining presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

2. New Words in Edgewise Podcast Examines $3.2 Million Shrub Oak Investigation and Court Battle (talkofthesound.com) — A new Words in Edgewise podcast episode digs into how New Rochelle's school district spent over $3.2 million placing four students at Shrub Oak International School, which lacked state approval. Host and journalist Robert Cox walks listeners through FOIL requests, court rulings, an ongoing appeal, and why the true cost of these placements still isn't fully known.
   

3. Weekly Banking Bulletin October 9, 2026 (ny.gov) — State banking regulators have logged an application for a MoneyLine New York mortgage broker branch at 6 Sickles Avenue in New Rochelle, giving residents another option for home financing if it's approved. The same bulletin details other banking, lending, and money-transmitter changes across New York that could affect where and how residents borrow or send money.
   

4. Sacred Heart men's soccer holds Iona to scoreless draw despite red card (bridgeporttimes.com) — College soccer fans in New Rochelle saw a gritty defensive battle at Mazzella Field as Sacred Heart held Iona to a 0–0 draw despite playing a man down for nearly an entire half. The Pioneers' defense and goalkeeper Anthony Suarez withstood twelve Iona shots and seven corners to secure their second shutout of the season.
   

5. ICE has made hundreds of arrests in Westchester; here's where (westfaironline.com) — New Rochelle is among several Westchester communities where ICE made arrests between 2022 and 2026, with 19 people taken into custody locally. County and state officials are responding to a recent ICE shooting in nearby Marble Hill, highlighting concerns about immigration enforcement tactics and pointing residents toward human rights resources and "know your rights" information.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Where to Hear Live Music at ArtsFest —Theresa Kump Leghorn Read on Patch
  • ArtsFest for Kids —Theresa Kump Leghorn Read on Patch
  • The Haunt at Wildcliff Mansion opens tonight in New Rochelle —Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse Read on Patch
  • Looking for someone to help dig a hole on my yard tomorrow morning.
    Preferably someone who can guess where rocks are. Thanks. (Nextdoor Maplewood Park)
  • Hello, looking for a mason to do some minor work, chimney repair and some stucco work.
    Any recommendations that won't break the bank? (Nextdoor Stratton Hills)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for Dollar General Store Associate in New Rochelle. Apply here.
  • Cynet Health posted a job opening for Non-Clinical - Cook in Bronxville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Rochelle here.

Ok New Rochelle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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