This briefing draws from reporting at Talk of the Sound, analysis and commentary published in Words in Edgewise, and selected regional coverage for the week ending March 8, 2026 A Note from the Publisher The most sobering news item this week was the death in January of a New Rochelle
From local police records to the Attorney General’s investigation, a 32-month search for public documents reveals how agencies responded to requests for information about the Jarrell Garris shooting. In the aftermath of the July 3, 2023 police shooting of Jarrell Garris in New Rochelle, I began a series of
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 4, 2026) — An email sent by a New Rochelle councilmember surfaced during former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s sworn deposition before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability as part of the panel’s investigation into matters related to Jeffrey Epstein.
DUBLIN, IRELAND (March 3, 2026) — A review of Sustainable Westchester’s most recent publicly available IRS filing suggests the organization faces a defining financial pivot following the closure of its flagship Westchester Power program and the recent departure of its full-time executive director. The nonprofit has not issued a formal
This briefing draws from reporting at Talk of the Sound, analysis and commentary published in Words in Edgewise, and selected regional coverage for the week ending March 1, 2026 A Note from the Publisher This week’s reporting across the Sound Shore reflected the full spectrum of civic life — transition,
This briefing draws from reporting at Talk of the Sound, analysis and commentary published in Words in Edgewise, and selected regional coverage. BREAKING: Sound Shore Blizzard of ‘26 A Note from the Publisher This week’s coverage was defined by three themes: emergency response, public money and accountability. Body Worn
RYE, NY (February 17, 2026) — This case has been circulating in the news, but I wanted to look at the actual court filings rather than rely on summaries. Specifically: What did Jeanine Pirro actually say happened? And based on the record, is the City of Rye likely to win its
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (February 16, 2026) — The Department of Justice’s release of Jeffrey Epstein-related emails includes the name of former New Rochelle Council Member Barry Fertel who has acknowledged representing Epstein in 2011 in a debt collection case. Fertel was serving as the City Council member for District 5
This briefing draws from reporting at Talk of the Sound, analysis and commentary published in Words in Edgewise, and selected regional coverage. A Note from the Publisher This week across the Sound Shore reflected a recurring pattern in local governance: public safety remains steady but tense, school leadership remains under
DUBLIN, IRELAND (February 13, 2026) — Since I moved from the United States to Ireland on July 4, 2023 (yes, Independence Day), I’ve made it a point to take in as much live music as possible. Since arriving, I’ve found myself in crowds across Ireland — and occasionally beyond — watching
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (February 12, 2026) — Emails contained in the U.S. Department of Justice’s recently released Epstein document archive show that New Rochelle City Council member and longtime local attorney Barry R. Fertel performed private legal work for Jeffrey Epstein in the years following Epstein’s 2008 criminal
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 7, 2026) — Seriously — on-call balloons. That is not satire. The City of New Rochelle posted Bid No. 5832, “Spec 5832 – On-Call Balloon Decorating Services,” with bids opened at 3 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2026. The contract has now been awarded. Three vendors submitted bids.