Talk of the Sound

Independent hyperlocal news covering Westchester County since 2008.
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Good morning. Here is today's Talk of the Sound Weather Report. Rain today! With a high of 45F and a low of 38F.

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Grab that umbrella, it's Rain out there!

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GETTING RESULTS: Following investigative reporting on years of secrecy, New Rochelle’s Board of Ethics will hold what appears to be its first-ever public meeting on Nov. 13. Two ethics complaints are on the agenda. #NewRochelle #Transparency #Ethics Read more.

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Grab that umbrella, it's Rain out there!

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New Rochelle sales tax revenue rose 5.6% to $34.7 million through September, trailing both Westchester County and New York State. #NewRochelle #SalesTax Read more.

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Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Pelham Manor early Thursday morning. No fatalities reported. Read more. #PelhamManor #Accident

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Westchester County lets towns set their own e-bike and e-scooter rules, enhancing local safety. Read more. #Westchester #TransportationSafety

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Good morning. Here is today's Talk of the Sound Weather Report. PM Rain today! With a high of 59F and a low of 43F.

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Norwalk man charged with aggravated DWI in Port Chester after early morning arrest. BAC of .18% or more. Read more. #DWI #PortChester

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New Rochelle faces four ugly budget choices: property tax hikes from 2.34% to 30% and potentially massive workforce cuts. The city’s proposed budget assumes $17.8 million in staffing savings without identifying the cuts. Read more. #NewRochelle #Budget2027

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Good morning. Here is today's Talk of the Sound Weather Report. Mostly Sunny today! With a high of 63F and a low of 51F.

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New Rochelle faces a $16.6 million budget gap, possible layoffs and a hiring freeze. With rainy-day reserves plunging nearly 72%, questions mount about City Hall’s financial management. Read more. #NewRochelle #Budget2027 #Westchester

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Three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Mamaroneck injures one; drivers from Stratford and New Rochelle involved. Read more. #Mamaroneck #I95Crash

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Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins demands a bipartisan review of Election Day failures for accountability. Read more. #Westchester #Election2026

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A Georgia man's traffic stop in Rye led to his arrest on an outstanding Connecticut warrant. He faces multiple charges including identity theft. Read more.

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The local moving company now offers guaranteed flat prices based on phone videos of customers’ rooms, eliminating the need for in-person estimates and unexpected fees on moving day.

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A late-night collision on I-95 in Mamaroneck left one injured. The incident involved three drivers from Mamaroneck, Jamaica, and New York. Read more. #Mamaroneck #Accident

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NYS warns against sharing personal info with AI chatbots due to rising identity theft risks. #ConsumerProtection #AIChatbots Read more.

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Retired NRFD Chief Andy Sandor is named Grand Marshal of the New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade, celebrating 30 years of service. Read more. #NewRochelle #ThanksgivingParade

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