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New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…
Danbury Man Nabbed For DWI, Unlicensed Driving, Police Say Danbury Man Nabbed For DWI, Unlicensed Driving, Police Say
Danbury Man Nabbed For DWI, Unlicensed Driving, Police Say Four people, including Westchester and Fairfield County residents, face various charges after they were caught driving while intoxicated in the Hudson Valley, police said. The arrests all happened in Putnam County over both Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 22.  The following people were arrested, according to sheriff's deputies:  Fairfield County resident Michael F. Bautista-Zumba, age 23, of Danbury, was arrested on Saturday around 2:10 a.m. after authorities saw him allegedly travel from his lane in an unsafe…
17-Year-Old Wanted For Attempted Murder Apprehended In Fairfield County 17-Year-Old Wanted For Attempted Murder Apprehended In Fairfield County
17-Year-Old Wanted For Attempted Murder Apprehended In Fairfield County A 17-year-old wanted for attempted murder was apprehended by officers in Fairfield County on another charge. The attempted murder took in Northern Westchester County around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 29. During the incident, a Honda SUV was traveling east on the 800 block of Main Street in the City of Peekskill occupied by two women, said Det. Lt. Jack Galusha, of the City of Peekskill Police. As the vehicle traveled through the traffic light at Main Street and Decatur Avenue, a male began shooting at the vehicle with a semi-automatic 9mm handgun, striking the car and its occ…
Area Native Stanley Tucci's Book Focuses On Love Of Food, Cancer Battle Area Native Stanley Tucci's Book Focuses On Love Of Food, Cancer Battle
Area Native Stanley Tucci's Book Focuses On Love Of Food, Cancer Battle Actor and Northern Westchester County native Stanley Tucci has written a memoir. The book, "Taste," focuses on the important role food has played throughout his life and upbringing, and his experiences being diagnosed with and treated for oral cancer, losing his sense of taste and smell for a period of time, according to New York Public Radio. NPR said Tucci is now cancer-free and his sense of taste has returned. The actor, known for his roles in films such as Julie & Julia and The Hunger Games film series, has also written best-selling cookbooks. In the memoir, Tucci reportedly …
Four Charged, 22 Dogs Confiscated In Fairfield County Credit Card Fraud, Animal Neglect Case Four Charged, 22 Dogs Confiscated In Fairfield County Credit Card Fraud, Animal Neglect Case
Four Charged, 22 Dogs Confiscated In Fairfield County Credit Card Fraud, Animal Neglect Case Four people were arrested and 22 dogs confiscated in Fairfield County after police received reports of credit card fraud and animal abuse. The case began in late February when the Stamford Police Department investigated several incidents of veterinary services that were paid for with fraudulent credit cards, said Lieutenant Nicholas Montagnese. During this same time, the Stamford Police Department received community complaints that numerous dogs were being housed and possibly neglected at 227 Belltown Road, Montagnese said. Based on the complaints, Stamford animal contr…
Gambino Crime Family Members From Region Admit To Multiple Crimes Gambino Crime Family Members From Region Admit To Multiple Crimes
Gambino Crime Family Members From Region Admit To Multiple Crimes A dozen members and associates of the Gambino organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra admitted to multiple crimes, including racketeering conspiracy, fraud, obstruction of justice and related offenses for criminal activities throughout the New York metropolitan area committed as part of the illicit activities of the Gambino family. One additional defendant pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return.  The defendants also agreed to pay $1.6 million in penalties. The pleas were entered throughout the past week at federal court in Brooklyn. According to court filings and facts presente…
Alert Issued For First-Degree Rape Suspect Wanted In Area Alert Issued For First-Degree Rape Suspect Wanted In Area
Alert Issued For First-Degree Rape Suspect Wanted In Area An alert has been issued for an area man wanted for rape in the first degree. The Putnam County Sheriff's Department reported on Wednesday, Sept. 9 that Jose Tapia, 45, has a warrant in his name for the felonies of first-degree rape and first-degree criminal contempt. That's in addition to the misdemeanors of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree menacing.  Tapia's last known place of residence was in Peekskill.  Tapia has back hair and brown eyes, weighs 225 pounds and stands at 5-foot-10. Anyone with information pertaining to his whereabouts is asked…
Danbury Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops Danbury Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops
Danbury Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops More than a dozen area residents were among the 18 charged by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Saturday, June 27, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jose R. Becerra Rey, 32, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arre…
Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stops Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stops
Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stops More than two dozen area residents were among those busted by New York State Police for alleged impaired driving over the holiday weekend. Local residents charged:  Westchester County On May 22, the State Police from Cortlandt arrested Ricardo L. Figueroa, 34, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWAI Drugs, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and in possession of approximately 0.6 gr…
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality There were 21 new deaths ties to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester in the past 24 hours as the death toll creeps toward 1,000.Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that there have now been 28,245 positive COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, April 28, with 8,054 still active. There have now been a total of 983 Westchester residents who died since the outbreak began 59 days ago. Latimer said that there are still 868 Westchester residents still hospitalized with COVID-19, while the hospitalization rate for COVID-19 continues to hold relatively steady at 10.5 percent.  …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality The number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester continues to stabilize. As of Monday, April 27, according to the New York State Department of Health, there have been 291,996 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide, including 28,007 in Westchester. There have been 1,077 deaths tied to COVID-19 since the outbreak began 58 days ago. Earlier story: COVID-19: Here's How Many Of 7,500 Were Positive In New State Antibody Testing A breakdown of COVID-19 cases by municipality in Westchester: Yonkers: 4,922; New Rochelle: 2,126; Mount Vernon: 2,038; White Plains: 1,247; Port Chest…
Police Issue Alert For Missing 36-Year-Old Woman Police Issue Alert For Missing 36-Year-Old Woman
Police Issue Alert For Missing 36-Year-Old Woman A 36-year-old woman has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating her. New York State Police out of the Cortlandt barracks in Westchester issued the alert for Karla Congiunti, 36, last seen in White Plains.  She was reported missing by her family and is described as 5-foot-7, 118 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. It is not known what she was last wearing.  She is known to frequent the Cortlandt, Peekskill, and White Plains areas, state police said, adding that she has been known to use the aliases “Karla DeRonda,” and “Toni…
COVID-19 Active Cases Drop Again In Westchester: Here's Latest Rundown By Municipality COVID-19 Active Cases Drop Again In Westchester: Here's Latest Rundown By Municipality
Covid-19 Active Cases Drop Again In Westchester: Here's Latest Rundown By Municipality The number of active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester has dipped below 9,000 for the first time in weeks. During his daily virtual COVID-19 briefing, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Thursday, April 23, that there have been 25,959 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 8,955 still active. “This is the first time we’ve dipped below 9,000 cases in a few weeks, and that’s a relatively good sign, and follows the numbers we’re seeing around the state,” Latimer said. “We were at more than 10,000 cases as of Monday, (April 20), so we’ve seen a 10 percent drop in…
Westchester COVID-19 Cases Fall Again: Here's Newest Breakdown By Municipality Westchester COVID-19 Cases Fall Again: Here's Newest Breakdown By Municipality
Westchester Covid-19 Cases Fall Again: Here's Newest Breakdown By Municipality The number of active cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester continues to drop, though there were 29 new deaths, bringing the total to 838 in the county since the outbreak began in early March. On Day 53 of the pandemic, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that there are currently 9,389 active COVID-19 cases, down from 9,852 the day before. Latimer noted that more COVID-19 patients have been released from the hospital after being treated for the virus, and the county has seen a dramatic increase - both positively and negatively - in the past two weeks. “We we…
Active COVID-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality Active COVID-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality
Active Covid-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality The number of active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester has dropped below 10,000 for the first time in at least 10 days. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that there are currently 9,852 COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest mark since the outbreak hit the apex over the past two weeks. There have been 24,656 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westchester since the outbreak began, which has resulted in 809 deaths. Latimer said that there are still more than 1,000 people hospitalized with the virus, though the number continues to drop. Latimer said that while the number o…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester There were 108 new deaths due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester, bringing the countywide total to 743 since the outbreak began. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that there have been more than 70,000 COVID-19 tests administered in the county, which have resulted in 23,803 confirmed cases as of Monday, April 20. 
Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline Though the number of deaths and confirmed cases continues to rise as more tests are administered, Latimer noted that the hospitalization num…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester There have now been more than 3,400 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Yonkers, as the total in Westchester climbs to 21,828, according to the state Department of Health. Six COVID-19 patients were dispatched in Westchester in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 1,119 hospitalizations. The state is also reporting 738 people have died in Westchester from the virus since the start of the pandemic. Though the death toll continues rising, Westchester County Executive George Latimer noted that the hospitalization rate has remained relatively steady and appears to be s…
Man Slashes Tires Of 22 Hospital Workers In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Slashes Tires Of 22 Hospital Workers In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Slashes Tires Of 22 Hospital Workers In Northern Westchester, Police Say A suspect has been charged after nearly two dozen hospital staffers who ended shifts battling the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic found the tires on their vehicles slashed. It happened in Northern Westchester at the New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt. At about 7 a.m. Friday, April 10, state police say they received a report of criminal mischief. An investigation determined Daniel Hall, 29, of Peekskill, slashed the tires on 22 vehicles parked in the hospital parking lot, state police said. At the time of his arrest, Hall, was in possession of a small quan…
283 COVID-19 Deaths Now Reported In Westchester: New Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality 283 COVID-19 Deaths Now Reported In Westchester: New Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality
283 Covid-19 Deaths Now Reported In Westchester: New Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality The death toll in Westchester continues to rise, even as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has begun plateauing in New York State. Westchester County Executive announced that there have now been 283 deaths reported countywide, as widespread testing continues for the virus. Latimer said that 46,701 people have now been tested for the virus countywide, with 14,804 testing positive for COVID-19. There are currently 1,056 Westchester residents who are hospitalized for the virus, approximately 10 percent. COVID-19 - Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County “Compared to the…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality With more than 14,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Westchester remains among the counties hit hardest in the country by the virus. Westchester County Executive said that the county has seen 718 area residents hospitalized, while 377 are still being treated as of Monday afternoon, April 6. There have been 211 reported deaths. As earlier reported, Westchester County Executive George Latimer ordered that the flags at all county facilities be flown at half-staff to celebrate and honor the lives of county residents who died from the virus. In response to the outbreak, a ref…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality Yonkers, with the highest rate of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester, has now surpassed 1,000 for the first time during the pandemic according to new information released by the county. As of Monday, April 6, there have been 43,955 people tested in Westchester, with 13,723 (31 percent) testing positive since the outbreak. There have been 122,031 positive tests statewide. Yonkers’ 1,273 confirmed cases are followed by New Rochelle - which at one point was the epicenter of the virus in the entire state - at 609 cases, Mount Vernon (540), White Plains (339), Greenburg…
COVID-19: New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality A new breakdown of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by municipalities in Westchester has been released. The latest update was released by County Executive George Latimer in a news briefing on Thursday, April 2. (See video above.) There have now been 67 deaths related to the virus in the county. A total of 568 have been hospitalized, with 344 currently hospitalized, and 301 hospitalized in Westchester. Ardsley 26 Bedford 44 Briarcliff Manor 22 Bronxville 25 Buchanan 5 Cortlandt 155 Croton-on-Hudson 22 Dobbs Ferry 59 Eastchester 94 Elmsford 21 Greenburgh 206 Harrison 85 Hastings-o…
Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop
Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop New York State Police troopers removed nine area residents for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Jan. 4, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Billy J. Batalla Fuentes, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Jan. 5, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Daniel A. Jimenez, 38, of Tarrytown, for DWAI Drug…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In New York Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
Danbury Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Nearly two dozen local residents were among those busted by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Hudson Valley and Fairfield County residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Dec. 13, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Omar Gomez Florentino, 21, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town of Pleasant Valley, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Dec. 13, State P…
Two From Danbury Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops Two From Danbury Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops
Two From Danbury Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over the weekend, removing 22 allegedly impaired drivers - including 18 from the area - from Hudson Valley roadways. Local drivers facing charges include: Westchester County On Saturday, December 7, State Police from Wappinger arrested Angel A. Onofre Quezada, 21, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a class E felony. He was traveling on Dayton Lane in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subseque…
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops New York State Police troopers arrested 20 drivers in the area for allegedly driving while impaired. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 11, State Police from Somers arrested Joseph Salerno, 51, of Lewisboro, for DWI. He was traveling on Old Pond Road in the town of Lewisboro, when he was interviewed during a welfare check. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Shannon R. Bishop, 27, of Cortlandt, for DWI. She was traveling on State Rou…
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…
Danbury, Ridgefield Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Danbury, Ridgefield Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY
Danbury, Ridgefield Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY New York State Police troopers arrested 22 motorists for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 13, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Joseph M. McGovern, 34, of Cortlandt, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Albany Post Road in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Sept. 13, State Police from Somers arrested Michael P. Frieman, 55, of Somers, for Aggravated DWI. He w…
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Fourteen people from five counties as well as New York City have been ticketed for illegal alcohol sales following a compliance check of local retailers throughout Putnam County. Undercover members of the Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit say they worked alongside the Putnam County Communities That Care Coalition to conduct a total of 89 spot checks on establishments that offer alcoholic beverages for sale for off-premises consumption. During these checks, an undercover and underage individual attempts to purchase alcohol from the establishment without showing proof of age a…