Recommended Reading, October 12, 2025

Robert Cox

Robert Cox

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Recommended Reading, October 12, 2025
Ireland’s Shane Lowry drops winning putt on 18 at Bethpage Black, a few feet in front of me.

DUBLIN, IRELAND (October 12, 2025) — After more than two weeks travelling in the USA, I am back home in Europe. I booked so much activity — Ryder Cup, Metropolitan Opera Opening Night, Yankee’s’ Playoff Clinching Game, Notre Dame v. Boise State, Chicago and more — that it took me a few days to adjust back to IST, and get out from under a backlog of work. The good news is that my social media is on fire. Facebook is at over 2.1 mm views. Instagram is over 375,000 views so about 2.5 mm on Meta. Even I am shocked given the size of my coverage area.

This massive surge has me thinking differently about my publishing strategy. As longtime readers know, I have loathed Facebook because of the comments section. I made a decision to switch to the only post-comment moderation option offered which is hidden comments. What that means is that all comments are published immediately but only visible to the commenter and their Facebook friends. To be seen by everyone I have to manually select unhide. I have to do this because without moderation I will have comments seeking to exploit my audience in various bad ways (spam, trolls, foul-language, etc.). This was one thing on 100,000 monthly views but is an entirely different matter on over 2 million monthly views (and growing). I am now managing the comments continuously throughout the day.

Between publishing much more and actively managing the comments I am overwhelmed. However, the thinking differently part, is that with my new massive audience, I can drive traffic and reader attention to my other platforms to a degree never before possible. At some point — and I may be there already — I am the dominant media outlet in my coverage area defined currently as the Sound Shore communities but including overlapping news from the governments of Westchester County, New York State and the USA. It is addicting to keep growing my audience but I cannot keep this up on my own so I will be looking to hire people to support my work.

Words in Edgewise

Getting back to it soon.

Talk of the Sound

NOTE: this is a particularly long list of articles as it reflects both my increase in publishing and not publishing last week.

Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Nor’easter Threatens New York with Floods and High Winds

Rye Soccer Coach Rich Savage Enters State Hall of Fame

Rye High School Honors 13 Students as National Merit Commended Achievers

Six Rye High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

Rye Coach Dino Garr Etches Name in History with 365th Victory

Piglets Steal the Show in Charlotte’s Web Celebration at Port Chester Elementary

Blind Brook High Seniors Earn National Merit Commended Status

Blind Brook High Seniors Land National Merit Semifinalist Spots

Blind Brook High School Band Delivers Stirring National Anthem at Yankee Stadium

Four New Rochelle Teens Land National Merit Semifinalist Honors

Trailblazing Female Rye Brook Cop Makes History in Rigorous NY Police Training

Frenzied Friday: Port Chester Firefighters Handle Crashes, Dumpster Fire and Structure Alarm

Race Thrills Await at Historic Paine Cottage as Paine to Pain Trail Half Marathon Looms

Fluffy Fugitive: Alpaca’s Daring Escape from Trailer Turns Port Chester into Temporary Pasture

Sound Shore High School Football Roundup: Oct. 10-11, 2025

New Rochelle Mayor Stands with Letitia James Against ‘Baseless’ Charges

Larchmont Police Earn AAA Bronze for Traffic Safety Excellence

New Rochelle Police Captain Wins AAA Traffic Safety Award for Community Efforts

Westchester Cops Hone Chopper Crash Response in Sound Drills

High School Senior Joins School Board as Student Voice in New Rochelle

New Rochelle High School Senior’s Gold in Science Olympiad Spotlights Rare Blood Cancer Research

Six New Rochelle HS Teens Earn National Merit Commended Status

New York Sees Surge in Child Flu Deaths, Officials Urge Immediate Vaccinations

New York Assemblymember Steve Otis Hails New York AI Pilot as ‘Leading by Example’

Mamaroneck Trustees Gear Up for Park Funding Vote and Legal Discussions

Rye Mayoral Candidates Set for LWV Forum Spotlight

Pitino’s Old Team Takes on Red Storm in MSG Reunion: Iona Gaels Tickets Now on Sale

Coffee Holding Bolsters Port Chester Hub by Closing Mass. Roastery

Robbery Suspects Crash on I-95, Nabbed After Fleeing Port Chester Scene

Thieves Target Cars in Port Chester School Area, Steal Two Vehicles Overnight

New Rochelle Dumper Overloads Yonkers Park Trash Bin, Joins Wave of Garbage Arrests

New Rochelle Housing Market Surges in August as Inventory Dwindles

Larchmont’s Fall Frenzy: Cash Hunt, Blower Buzz and Holiday Hush

High School Alum Drops Stock Trading Wisdom on Students, Proving Wall Street Isn’t the Only Path

Pelham Children’s Center to Host Annual Pumpkin Festival Fundraiser

Westchester County Rejects Noem’s Fiery Shutdown Video at Local Airport

Mamaroneck Seeks Community Input on $4.5 Million Downtown Revitalization Grant

Strong Coastal Storm Threatens New Rochelle with Heavy Rain, Flooding and Gusty Winds

Hochul Warns of Heavy Rain, High Winds as Coastal Storm Nears New York

Port Chester Girls Lead the Charge at Westchester’s International Day of the Girl Conference

Con Ed Mobilizes 900 Extra Workers as Nor’easter Threatens New York Power Grid

Join the Fall Cleanup: Three Sound Shore Communities Gear Up for Greener Spaces

Bronx Teacher, Rye Neck Custodian, Among Three Mamaroneck Residents Charged With Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession

Conservative Party amps up star power: Mike Lawler joins Ted Cruz, Joe Piscopo at New York gala

Westchester County Executive Signs Law for Diaper Stations in Every Public Bathroom

Dominican Educator Alex Marrero Eyes Historic Role as NYC Schools Chief

New York AG Letitia James indicted on federal bank fraud, false statements charges

Celebrating a Hip-Hop Icon: Happy Birthday CL Smooth

Harley-Davidson Property in New Rochelle Hits Market

New Rochelle Battles Flooding with Ambitious Infrastructure Upgrades

Pelham Gears Up for Fall Leaf Cleanup

North Avenue Bridge Over I-95 Nears Completion in New Rochelle

Howl’oween Dog Parade Brings Festive Fun to New Rochelle

Beware: Ticket Scams Target New York Fans

Mariano Rivera Honors New Rochelle Youth at Charity Golf Classic

New Rochelle Debates Stricter Smoke Shop Rules Amid Cannabis Law Shift

Cops to Carry EpiPens: Westchester County Boosts Emergency Response

Italian Heritage Shines in New Rochelle

Gov. Hochul Expands Drought Warning as New York Faces Dry Spell — Westchester Spared for Now

Pelham Manor Firefighter’s Sacrifice Honored at NYS Memorial

Coffee with the Mayor: New Rochelle Residents Invited to Casual Chat at Taqueria San Antonio

Da Giorgio’s Dazzling Dishes Delight Diners in Wykagyl

New Police Officer Brings Experience to Larchmont Department

DJ Juanyto: From New Rochelle Struggles to Hip-Hop Stardom

Honoring Heroes: New York Pays Tribute to 126 Fallen Firefighters

Fall-O-Ween Spooktacular Awaits New Rochelle Kids

Davenport Neck Community in New Rochelle Gears Up for Follow-Up Conversation

Port Chester Unveils First U.S. Screening of ‘Erased’ Documentary About High Point

New Rochelle’s CelerOps Joins Westchester’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator Cohort

Iona Mourns Loss of Beloved Alumnus and Benefactor Edward Arrigoni

Iona University Hosts Hundreds of Educators for AI in Education Conference

Leash Up or Stay Out: Pelham Manor’s Shore Park Enforces Dog Rules

Westchester Airport Set for Major Upgrade

New York Inspector General Lucy Lang Honored with Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence

New Rochelle Library Board to Discuss Community Programs, Incidents at Upcoming Meeting

New Rochelle Library Board Celebrates Achievements, Plans for Future

Dramatic Lifesaving Feat: Port Chester Police and Fire Teams Free Impaled Victim

Golfers, Get Ready: 68th Annual Frederick J. Todora Golf Event Tees Off in New Rochelle

County Executive Ken Jenkins Named to Westchester Power 100

Tot Basketball Intro Class Brings New Fun for Young Athletes in Mamaroneck

Rye Brook Kicks Off Culinary, Fall, and Babysitting Events

Port Chester Police Week in Review October 7, 2025

Larchmont Seeks New Leaders for Building Inspector, Assistant Village Administrator Roles

Spooky Fun Awaits at Larchmont’s Annual Ragamuffin Parade

New York, Westchester Lower Flags, Landmarks Lit Yellow in Solidarity on Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack

New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos Celebrates Inclusion on Westchester Power 100

Rye City Council to Tackle Deer Management, Police Policies, and Veterans’ Day Plans

Pelham Manor Fire Department Partners with NFPA for Fire Prevention Week 2025

New Rochelle Kicks Off Downtown Overnight Paving Project

Westchester County Offers Free Emergency Training with Go-Bags

Custodians Shine as on National Custodian Appreciation Day

Governor Hochul’s Burn Ban Ignites Safety Measures Amid NY Drought

Mamaroneck Offers Exciting House Hockey Season at Hommocks Park Ice Rink

Fall Hockey Clinic Starts This Month at Hommocks Park Ice Rink

Skate Sessions Heat Up at Hommocks Park Ice Rink This October

Hommocks Park Ice Rink Celebrates 50 Years with 1970s-Themed Event

MetroCard Van Hits Westchester Roads in October 2025

Port Chester Housing Task Force Hosts “No Place Like Home” Event

Westchester County Urges Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening

New Rochelle Honors Sports Legends with 2025 Hall of Fame Induction

New Rochelle Honors Sports Legends with 2025 Hall of Fame Induction

New Rochelle Celebrates Italian American Heritage with Special Event

Get Ready for a Spooky BGCNR Halloween Bash in New Rochelle

Join the Italian Flag Raising in White Plains

Pumpkin Picking Weekend Kicks Off at Muscoot Farm

Battle of the Badges: New Rochelle vs. Mt. Vernon Basketball Showdown Set for October

New Rochelle Dispensary Opens in North End with Unique Kosher Section

New Rochelle Schools Deep Dive Saturdays Offer Free Fun for Families

Sip and Socialize for a Cause at Kenny’s on the Water

New Rochelle Seeks Solar Power for Transit Center

Port Chester Police Week in Review September 23, 2025

New Study Reveals Urgent Needs for Westchester’s Hispanic Community

Village Police Ensure Child Safety with Seat Check Event

Burglary Suspect Caught in Rye Brook School Break-In

Maestro Tramm Takes Helm at New Rochelle Opera

Touch a Truck Event Returns to New Rochelle in October

New Rochelle Man Among 13 Members of Westchester DA’s New Hate Crimes Advisory Board

Cornhole Craze Hits New Rochelle with New Adult Indoor League

Fire House #4 Seeks Drainage Fix to End Decades of Flooding

Westchester Honors Hispanic Heroes in Vibrant Celebration

Village of Port Chester Launches Marketing and Branding Survey to Gather Input

Town of Mamaroneck Police Department Brews Community Connections

Town of Mamaroneck Touch-a-Truck Event Rolls Into Larchmont Food Truck Festival

Westchester Joint Water Works Ground Breaking Ceremony Signals End to 20-Year Legal Fight

Coffee With a Cop: Rye Brook Police Host Casual Meet-and-Greet

Port Chester Police Week in Review September 29, 2025

Iona Prep Celebrates National Merit Success with Semifinalist and Commended Students

Little Hoopers 2025: New Rochelle Offers Basketball Basics for Kids

New Rochelle Councilman Pushes for Tenant Protections

Gunfire Erupts in New Rochelle, Man Faces Felony Charges (UPDATE NRPD Statement)

New York Program Slashes Social Isolation for Seniors

New Rochelle Man Strikes Gold at MGM Empire City Casino with $2,995,0000 Jackpot

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LCOR Opens Allen, a New Rochelle Residential Tower

Why did Pelham paid 2024 New York Top Elementary School Principal $159,310 in 2025 resignation deal?

Remembering Elia Kazan, Oscar-Winning Greek-American Director

New Rochelle Native Hilariously Finds ‘Wish You A Merry Christmas’ In Jewish Magazine

Why does New Rochelle give grants to growing businesses? Ask team behind this escape room

New York man pleads guilty to drug charges tied to New Rochelle hotel

In Mamaroneck, a New Music Festival Thrives

UPDATE: Former Mayor Health Insurance Coverage

Bow Hunting is Legal in Rye and Deer Hunting Season Starts October 1

Port Chester, NY firefighter is deported after two months in ICE hands

Quick Fire Response Saves Rye Neck home in Mamaroneck Village

Mamaroneck house fire leaves 1 person hospitalized

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