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Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Northern Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Northern Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby
Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Northern Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Friends, family, colleagues, and residents in and around a community in Northern Westchester County are searching for answers after police say a young doctor who recently moved to town is believed to have shot and killed her infant child before turning the gun on herself. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing following the incident at around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021…
Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community
Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community A small community in Northern Westchester County is grieving an apparent murder-suicide involving a young doctor who recently moved to town and her baby. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say she killed her infant child and then turned the gun on herself around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021, property records show. A preliminary state police inv…
Update - Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Doctor Shoots Baby, 
Then Herself, Police Say Update - Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Doctor Shoots Baby, 
Then Herself, Police Say
Then Herself, Police Say An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say a renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. New update: Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community A preliminary state police investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is con…
Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County, according to New York State Police.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the town of Somers. Click here for a new, updated story - Murder-Suicide: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A preliminary investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is consistent with a murder/suicide." The age and gender of the baby have not yet b…
Danbury Resident Among 5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail Danbury Resident Among 5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail
Danbury Resident Among 5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail Five people from the Hudson Valley and Connecticut ended their three-day Memorial Day weekends with drunk driving charges and a host of traffic tickets, police announced.  The arrests all happened during a weekend detail in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, June 5.  The detail resulted in the arrests of the following people, according to sheriff's deputies: Litchfield County resident Nadine L. Vaillancourt, age 39, of Woodbury, was arrested on Friday, May 26 just after 3 a.m. and charged with misdemeanor DWI after she was seen improperly turn…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies
Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died. Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…
COVID-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic COVID-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic One of the area's favorite family-run markets earned top marks for the chain’s deft handling and quick response to the COVID-19 pandemic. DeCicco & Sons, which has nine locations in Westchester, was celebrated by Supermarket News for “quickly becoming a model of how to operate a business during COVID-19." Related story - Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester When the pandemic first struck, DeCicco & Sons was quick to limit the number of shoppers allowed in the store, staggering their entrance and exit from markets, which occasionally led to lines out the door…
Duo Spotted In CT After Car Stolen With Keys In Ignition In NY Duo Spotted In CT After Car Stolen With Keys In Ignition In NY
Duo Spotted In CT After Car Stolen With Keys In Ignition In NY Know them or this car? New York State Police investigators in Northern Westchester issued an alert as they look to identify two suspects who allegedly stole a car that was left unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Police said that a 2018 Honda CRV was stolen from a parking area on Titicus Road in North Salem. The vehicle was later recovered by investigators on Peach Lake Road. According to police, the investigation found that the two suspects later traveled to Walmart in Branford, Connecticut, where they were caught on camera. The two suspects also allegedly used credit cards stolen …
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…
COVID-19: Popular Area Grocery Store Now Taking Reservations COVID-19: Popular Area Grocery Store Now Taking Reservations
Covid-19: Popular Area Grocery Store Now Taking Reservations A popular food market with eight stores in the area is now accepting reservations for shoppers amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. DeCicco & Sons is teaming with OpenTable, which typically serves as an online reservation service, to allow area residents the opportunity to make reservations for shopping. All shoppers have to do is pick a designated time walk in, shop, and walk out with their groceries while safely maintaining proper social distance. The grocery chain started using the app in its Pelham location last week, expanding the service to stores in Ardsley, Armonk, Bre…
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…
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…
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…
Police Dish Out 93 Tickets In Separate I-684 Details Police Dish Out 93 Tickets In Separate I-684 Details
Police Dish Out 93 Tickets In Separate I-684 Details New York State Police troopers were busy over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, dishing out nearly 100 tickets during a pair of details on I-684 in Westchester. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, troopers conducted a “move over” enforcement detail along the I-684 corridor in Westchester, which was “conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” During that detail, troopers issued 38 tickets total, including 11 for drivers that failed to change lanes for law enforcement. Two days later, on Friday, Nov. 29, troopers were again out in force, this tim…
Danbury Duo Charged With DWI In NY Stops Danbury Duo Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Danbury Duo Charged With DWI In NY Stops A dozen residents were among those removed from public roadways by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving. In total, State Police in Troop K arrested 21 allegedly impaired drivers over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 16, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Dennis W. Lawrence, 41, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st degree, a felony, DWI, and Operation of a Vehicle without an Interlock Device, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town …
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…
Missing Woman Found At Mountain Trail, CT State Police Say Missing Woman Found At Mountain Trail, CT State Police Say
Missing Woman Found At Mountain Trail, CT State Police Say Update: A 45-year-old woman who went missing over the weekend has been found, Connecticut State Police announced. Kimberly Kasulis was found in the woods at Soap Stone Mountain Trail in Ellington/Somers. She was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.   Original report: Connecticut State Police are asking the public's help in locating a missing woman. State Police at Troop C in Tolland are searching for Kimberly Kasulis, 45, of Somers, New York, who has been missing since Saturday, Aug. 10.  She was last seen in the area of Soap Stone Mountain Trail in …
CT Teens Caught: Stolen Westchester Car Slams Police Vehicle In Chase CT Teens Caught: Stolen Westchester Car Slams Police Vehicle In Chase
CT Teens Caught: Stolen Westchester Car Slams Police Vehicle In Chase A car stolen out of Westchester that was packed with seven teenage members of a New Haven-based vehicle theft ring rammed a police cruiser in a pre-dawn chase that began in Morris County and ended with another crash at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, authorities said. The seven juveniles captured moments after the crash are part of a crew responsible for dozens of vehicle burglaries and thefts in Morris, Essex, Putnam and Westchester counties (both NY), they said. Hanover Police Sgts. Paul Gundersdorf and Sgt Anthony Vitanza reported spotting the speeding vehicle exiting onto northbound Rout…