Sunday Briefing: Late CCA Filing, Westchester Power Decline, New Rochelle BOE FOIL Case
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 April 5, 2026
A Note from the Publisher
I deliberately hid an involved analysis of Westchester Power, the CCA program operated by Sustainable Westchester. I want to save it for you — subscribers to this newsletter. The analysis was made possible because Westchester Power filed its 2025 Annual Report on Friday. That gave me three year of data reported in the same (the reporting formers weee different in 2022 and back.
I pulled customer data and load (kWh). For those interested in a look under the hood you may find this as fascinating as I did. As a sneak peek: the collapse of Westchester Power was ongoing for years. My report explains how and why. But do think I am done. My view is that the most important thing about the now non-operational CCA program is to keep it that way.
Below is this week’s structured briefing.
There is so much in this week’s briefing I hope you will take a loving look at the links below.
If You Read Nothing Else This Week
Westchester Power CCA Program — Participation and Load Analysis (2023–2025)
New Rochelle School District Shrub Oak FOIL Lawsuit Advances as Motion to Dismiss Heads to Court
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Public Safety & First Responders
Suspect in Loyola Student Killing in Chicago Said He Planned to Live in New Rochelle
New Rochelle: Police Investigate Shots Fired With Multiple Shooters, No Injuries Reported
Con Ed repairs near completion after manhole explosion injures 2 officers in Larchmont
Man stabbed in the leg inside New Rochelle luxury apartment building
Police Report: Driver Charged with DWI Following Accident, Domestic Disputes and a Missing Person
Bethel Woman Arrested in Rye for Alleged Jewelry Theft
East Lyme Police Arrest Three, Including New Rochelle Man, in Sophisticated Bank Fraud Case
Explosive device investigation in White Plains believed to be tied to neighbor dispute
Dozens of pipe bombs discovered in suburban NY apartment after neighbors heard loud booms for weeks
Westchester DA Announces 30 Arrests, 1,674 Tickets in Safer Streets Initiative
Injured Larchmont PD Officers Recover as Con Edison Continues Repairs After Underground Fire
Police Investigate Swastikas Found on Playground Equipment at Pelham Elementary School
White Plains Gun Buyback Yields 87 Firearms, Including Ghost Guns
Larchmont Police Department Celebrates Promotions and Milestones
Westchester DA Cacace Launches Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Awareness
Rye Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Porch Pirate in Apple Watch Theft
Bald Eagle Rescued From Ice Beneath George Washington Bridge, Remains in Guarded Condition
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Courts & Accountability
PSC Rejects Late Filing Extension for Sustainable Westchester CCA Annual Report
Clock Ticking on La Roccas: $10K Weekly Penalties Set to Begin April 7 in Encroachment Case
Rye Brook Man Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charges Following Westview Avenue Incident
Bench Warrant Issued for New Rochelle Teacher in Threat Case After Missed Court Date
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Schools & Government
Mamaroneck Street Cleaning Program to Begin April 1
Larchmont to Introduce Year-Round Outdoor Dining Permits in 2026
Westchester County to Host Free Compost Giveaway Events for Earth Month
Governor Hochul Introduces Legislation to Protect Vaccine Access in New York
Westchester County Sees Largest Population Gain in New York State
Westchester County Appoints Reverend Kym McNair as Director of Faith Based Initiatives
Governor Hochul Announces New Measures to Combat Youth Sports Betting in New York
Hochul considering lowering retirement age for some workers to 55, The Post reports
Bronx Enclave Sends Students to Pelham Schools Under Rare Boundary Quirk
New Rochelle Library Seeks Voter Approval for $55M Bond
New York Marks Autism Acceptance Month With Neurodiversity Strength Flag
Town of Mamaroneck Joins Revived Long Island Sound Watershed Council
Governor Hochul Declares March 31 as Trans+ Visibility Day in New York
Port Chester King Street Closed After Crash Into Utility Pole Causes Power Outage
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Sound Shore Community & Culture
New Rochelle B&GC Hosts Successful Community Wellness Expo
Port Chester native named 2026 NCAA Elite Scholar Athlete for women’s basketball
No April Fools’ prank: Pink moon to rise over NYC
New Rochelle Names Leslie Rodriguez 2026 Youth of the Year
Iona Players Set to Perform Sister Act in New Rochelle
New Rochelle Pastry Chef Brings Taste of France to Hudson Valley
Sustainable Westchester Hosts Annual Meeting in Mount Kisco
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Words in Edgewise
This week’s commentary and analysis.
SEO Parasite News: How Google Search Blurs Reporting, Aggregation, and Ad Platforms
Are You Imagining It, or Is New Rochelle Suddenly Feeling More Violent?
Full archive available at Words in Edgewise.
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Ongoing Investigations & Major Series
These long-running investigations continue to inform coverage across the region:
Flowers Park RFP & FOIL Litigation
New Rochelle Thimblerig Series
Sustainable Westchester Series
Alec McKenna – Kamal Flowers Archive
New Rochelle Board of Education Investigation
Nightmare on Stephenson Boulevard / NRPD PACT Unit PFFL Porn & Gambling Website
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In Memoriam
Remembering Rob Reiner, and his New Rochelle roots
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Closing
Words in Edgewise is the weekly civic briefing produced by the publisher of Talk of the Sound.
Talk of the Sound exists to provide consistent, fact-based reporting on the institutions that shape daily life in the Sound Shore.
If you have information relevant to public accountability in New Rochelle or neighboring communities, you know how to reach me.
Thank you for reading — and for being part of a community that values informed civic life.
— Robert Cox
Publisher, Talk of the Sound
