🌱 Patch AM: Pelham and New Rochelle honor trailblazing fire chief Curtis Taylor

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• Pelham and New Rochelle honor trailblazing fire chief Curtis Taylor

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: A morning shower; breezy, temps: high: 49, low: 37.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trailblazing Black Fire Captain in New Rochelle and Chief in Pelham, Dies at 69 (talkofthesound.com) — Pelham residents are mourning Curtis Taylor, who made history as the first Black fire chief of the Village of Pelham after a pioneering career in New Rochelle. Remembered as a respected leader, mentor, and devoted family man, his trailblazing service continues to inspire both Pelham and New Rochelle communities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham

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Wednesday January 7

• One-on-One Assistance
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  10:00 am
• Tales for Toddlers
  Children's Room , 28 South First Avenue , Mount Vernon
  10:15 am
• Open Sewing
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  10:30 am
• Westchester County Dept. of Health: Healthcare Navigator Assistance
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  11:00 am
• Arts & Crafts Day - Make your own Snowman
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  3:00 pm
• Game & Watch
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  3:00 pm
• Math Tutoring for Teens by Teens
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  3:45 pm
• Read-a-Round
  Children's Room , 28 South First Avenue , Mount Vernon
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• One-on-One Assistance
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  10:00 am
• Rye Y Community Fitness Classes - Hall
  St. Thomas Episcopal Church , 168 West Boston Post Road , Mamaroneck
  11:00 am
• Game & Watch
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  3:00 pm
• Jigsaw Puzzle Night
  New Rochelle Public Library , 1 Library Plaza , New Rochelle
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Mount Vernon. Apply here.
• Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School posted a job opening for Academic Dean in New Rochelle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.

🗞 Nearby News

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