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It’s National Police Week (May 10-16) so now’s your chance. On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department (VMPD) will hold a special Police Award Ceremony to acknowledge those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. This ceremony doesn’t happen every year; only when extraordinary acts deserve recognition. The event is open to the public and will take place in the Rye Neck High School/Middle School auditorium from 7 – 8 p.m. Look for our s

Joseph M. Maida, of Mamaroneck, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 93. Joseph was born in Pianopoli, Italy on September 8, 1932. He immigrated to the United States in 1946. He attended Mamaroneck High School and proudly served as a soldier in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an avid golfer and gardener, and many often noted that his lawn looked like a golf course. But mostly, Joseph was known for his kindness, humanity, and loving nature. He formed ge

by Kathy Savolt - On a lovely summer-like day at Harbor Island Park, The STEM Alliance cut the ribbon on their new Mobile Learning Lab aptly named “STEM Quest”, a specially designed bus tailor-made for education. Grant Money from NYS Dormitory Authority Funded by a grant from the New York State Dormitory Authority, STEM Quest will allow The STEM Alliance to take their STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – programming on the road meeting eager young chi

By Cindy Goldstein - At the April 27th Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting the 2026-2027 budget passed with a vote of 4:1. Trustee DeRose was the lone “no” vote. After the meeting Trustee DeRose said that in this tough budget year she voted not to approve the budget citing some of the non-union salary increases. After having exceeded the NYS tax cap last year partially due to correcting prior budget mismanagement (see HERE) efforts were made to stay under the tax cap for fi

At their meeting on April 27th, the Board of Trustees (BOT) heard updates on the following topics: Dogs, Dogs, Dogs Village Clerk Sally Roberts reminded residents that all current dog licenses expire on April 30th and must be renewed by May 1. The annual fee for a dog license is $24 if your pet is spayed/neutered. The fee is $30 for unspayed/unneutered pets. You may obtain a license on the Village website (see HERE} or drop an application and proof of rabies vaccination

by Kathy Savolt - Representatives from LMC Media and the Village of Mamaroneck (VOM) began negotiations last week in a meeting both sides described as “productive.” Apparently it led to a short term arrangement until a contract is negotiated. With a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees (BOT) approved a resolution allowing Village Manager Kathleen Gill to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Village and LMC. See HERE. This MOU provides the legal fra

by Cindy Goldstein - This week the first of the banners honoring local veterans will be installed along Village streets. An effort led by local residents Amy Siskind and Pat Allen who worked with the Village of Mamaroneck in partnership to install banners along Mamaroneck and Halstead Avenues and Boston Post Road. See HERE. The Mamaroneck Observer will publish profiles of some of the honorees. As you se e the banners on the street here’s some information on the indiv

Antonio Reca, of Mamaroneck, passed away on April 21, 2026. He was 89. Antonio was born in Rocasecca, Italy on November 11, 1936, to Angelo & Antonietta Reca. He immigrated to the United States in 1958, bringing with him a strong work ethic. A landscaper by trade, his own backyard garden was his personal paradise. He would tend to his garden, giving the utmost care to growing plants and vegetables. Antonio had a truly giving nature. He expressed his love through giving

by Kathy Savolt and Cindy Goldstein - In the last edition of The Mamaroneck Observer, we wrote an article prompted by the events at the April 13, 2026, meeting of the Village of Mamaroneck (VOM) Board of Trustees (BOT). We included what we could piece together of the inception of LMC Media (LMC), the tri-municipal collaboration as well as providing information on how the funding flowed from the cable companies to LMC and the Villages of Larchmont (VOL) and Mamaroneck and T

LMC Media respectfully submits the following comments in response to the Mamaroneck Observer article, “Should the Village Save LMC Media?” published April 15, 2026. We appreciate the opportunity to provide important context, clarify our history, and address several unintended misconceptions. Last Monday, residents from every corner of our community (grandparents, high schoolers, podcasters, even a four-year-old fan of LMC Kids) packed the Village Board of Trustees meeting

The Team by Marina Kiriakou - We see them almost daily - those essential workers who play a crucial role in our lives, whisking away the debris of our existence before it overtakes us. With the familiar hum of their 60,000-pound trucks approaching, we know they’re on their way, silently maintaining the order of our neighborhoods. To express my gratitude, I decide to learn more about the man behind the wheel on my street - Vinny Crupi. A Morning with Vinny My ride-along