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Police & Fire
Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutchinson Parkway
A Thanksgiving Day crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County left a driver hospitalized after their vehicle veered off the roadway into a wooded area, according to authorities. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, prompting a large emergency response from fire departments in Purchase and Port Chester, as well as EMS teams from Port Chester and Rye Brook. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle deep in the woods, requiring stabilization and extrication efforts to free the trapped driver, according to the Purchase Fire Department. To assist w…
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man, 2 Others Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group
Three men, including a Fairfield County resident, are facing charges after officers found them with a loaded handgun and drugs after they allegedly threatened a group with a firearm in Westchester, officials said. The incident began on Sunday morning, Nov. 24, when witnesses flagged down Port Chester officers while they were on patrol on North Main Street, according to the department. Witnesses reported a man menacing a group with a firearm, and as officers approached the area near Abendroth Avenue, they also pointed out a vehicle leaving the scene. Police then pulled it over an…
Obituaries
Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others'
A Connecticut community is rallying around a family suffering after their matriarch, a mother of three boys, died late last month. Jhoseline Nelson, of Trumbull, died surrounded by her family on Sept. 29, her obituary said. The Westchester County native from Port Chester leaves behind three sons — ages 13, 11, and 6 — and a husband of 17 years, Raney Nelson Jr. She was known for her fierce love of her family, her openness to anyone in need, and her compassion, according to her obituary. "From her earliest days, she was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, a…
Business
New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester
Craving burgers, fries, and a milkshake? A soon-to-be opening restaurant in Westchester has got you covered. A Shake Shack locale in Port Chester at 535 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. The new eatery will serve a variety of burgers, chicken bites, handspun milkshakes, fries, lemonades, and more and will be the first in Port Chester. It joins locations in White Plains, Yonkers, and White Plains. Those who pay a visit to the Port Chester location can either eat inside or pick up. The restaurant will also offer delivery …
News
CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State
A Connecticut man has admitted to committing at least 37 violent robberies across the state in 2022. Hartford County resident Lonny Cross, age 45, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 21, for the crimes that ranged from Hartford to Fairfield County and one in New York in September and October 2022, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, Cross committed 37 robberies and attempted robberies of gas station convenience stores, mini-markets, and liquor stores in North Branford, Waterbury, Wol…
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Nabbed After Threatening Women With Pink Handgun
A 24-year-old Connecticut man faces charges after menacing a group of women with a fully loaded handgun in Westchester, police announced. Fairfield County resident Diego Victorino of Norwalk, age 24, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 19 in connection with an incident in Port Chester, the village's police department announced. On the day of the incident, police received a report of a man menacing a group of women who had been leaving an unnamed downtown establishment. A car believed to be connected to this incident was soon seen leaving the area, and officers were able to pull this veh…
Police & Fire
Ex-Greenwich Resident Nabbed For Another Deli Burglary: Smashed Front Door Window, Police Say
A former Connecticut resident and serial burglar faces more charges after breaking into another deli in Westchester, police announced. Port Chester resident Cesar Salazar-Duque, age 36, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 7 in connection with a burglary that occurred at Sage Deli in Mamaroneck at 392 Palmer Ave., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced. According to the department, Salazar-Duque, who once lived in the Fairfield County town of Greenwich, allegedly broke the deli's front door window on Friday, Nov. 17. After receiving a report of the incident around…
News
ID Released For Northern Westchester Resident Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
The identity has been released of a local resident who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train near a station in Northern Westchester County. New, updated report: Update: Man Killed By Train In Northern Westchester Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 8 around 9 a.m., when the person on the tracks at Chappaqua station was struck by a Harlem Line train, according to a MTA spokesperson. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the MTA identified the person as 42-year-old David B. Gerrard, a resident of Chappaqua. As a result of the incident, Harlem Line trains …
Obituaries
22-Year-Old Pulled From Byram River Near Greenwich Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend'
A community is coming together to honor the memory of a beloved 22-year-old Westchester resident who was found dead in a river after being reported missing for several days. West Harrison resident Jan Carlos Yepes-Perafan, age 22, was found dead in the Byram River in Port Chester on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26 after going missing early Thursday morning, Nov. 23, according to Port Chester Police. Earlier Report - Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From Byram River In Port Chester Yepes-Perafan had last been seen on Thursday around 3:45 a.m. as he was leaving McShane's…
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From River On CT, Westchester Border
Authorities in Westchester are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in a river days after he had been reported missing, police said. New, updated report: West Harrison Man Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' Jan Carlos Yepes-Perafan, age 22, was found dead in the Byram River in Port Chester on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, Port Chester Police announced. Before his body was found, Yepes-Perafan had been reported missing by the department on Saturday, Nov. 25 after he had last been seen on Thursday, Nov. 23 around 3:45 a.m. …
Police & Fire
Child Rescued From Underneath Vehicle After Crash Next To Port Chester High School
A young victim had to be rescued from underneath a vehicle after they became trapped as the result of a two-car crash next to a high school in Westchester. The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 22 just after 12:15 p.m., when a two-car crash occurred at Port Chester High School at the corner of Neuton Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Arriving first responders soon found that the crash had happened next to the school auditorium entrance and that two people were still in one of the vehicles. Additionally, two juveniles were trapped underneath it.&n…
News
Here's When Port Chester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show
A beloved Westchester restaurant will soon be making its appearance on celebrity chef Guy Fieri's popular television show. Rinconcito Salvadoreño, located in Port Chester at 20 Broad St., will appear on Fieri's popular show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Friday, Sept. 8 on Food Network. Earlier Report - Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester The episode will highlight the eatery's authentic Central-American cuisine, which includes pupusa, a thick griddle cake filled with pork, chicken, cheese, and other options; grilled chicken with rice, tortillas, an…
Police & Fire
Vehicle Fire Rages Near Greenwich Line: Photos
A raging vehicle fire in Westchester near the Fairfield County line kept crews busy for an extended amount of time. The blaze happened on Thursday morning, Aug. 17 in the village of Port Chester near the border with Greenwich, the village's fire department said. Because the car's fuel tank had become compromised, the effort to extinguish the flames became an "extended operation," according to the department. The Greenwich, Rye Brook, and Purchase Fire Departments also helped put out the blaze. The exact location and cause of the fire has not yet been made available…
Police & Fire
Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Port Chester Dies
A village in Westchester is mourning the loss of a longtime business owner who rose to important positions in the community's fire department. Lifelong Port Chester resident Robert "Tee" Thalheimer died on Friday, Aug. 11 at the age of 76, according to his obituary. Thalheimer, the former Chief of the Port Chester Fire Department, was born in the village in 1946 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1964. After his graduation, Thalheimer began a career in carpentry working for Byram Builders before becoming a diesel mechanic for Consolidated Diesel…
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River Near Greenwich Border, Police Say
A 31-year-old was killed after their speeding car struck a large rock and landed in a river near the Westchester and Fairfield County border, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 3 around 1:40 a.m., when authorities were notified that a vehicle had driven into a river near Purdy Avenue in Port Chester, according to the village's police department. Arriving officers soon found a 36-year-old man sitting on rocks near the location of the car. Police later discovered that this man had been a passenger in the vehicle. With the help of the New Rochelle, Greenwich, and…
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester
A tractor-trailer fire on a highway in Westchester caused a plume of smoke to soar into the air as the vehicle was fully engulfed. The incident happened on Monday, July 24 around 5:30 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 287 in Port Chester near Exit 11, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. When crews arrived at the blaze, they found the vehicle's occupants outside and knew the response would be prolonged because of the intensity of the flames, the department said. With the help of the Rye, Rye Brook, and Purchase Fire Departments, the fire was eventually put out after several hours.…
Police & Fire
Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Port Chester: Police Investigating
Authorities in Westchester are investigating several car fires that have since been deemed suspicious. The fires happened in Port Chester on Saturday, July 8 around 3:45 a.m., when firefighters responded to the corner of Washington Street and Westchester Avenue to fight the first of the blazes. According to the Port Chester Fire Department, a few minutes after arriving at this location to battle the flames, another car fire began on New Broad Street. A total of four vehicles were involved in the fires, which are now under investigation by the Port Chester Police Departmen…
Police & Fire
String Of Vehicle Arsons: Early Morning Incidents Under Investigation In Port Chester
Authorities have begun an investigation after multiple suspicious vehicle fires erupted in the same area in a village in Westchester. The investigation stemmed from two vehicle fires on Sunday morning, June 11 around 4 a.m. that occurred in Port Chester in the area of Spring Street, according to Port Chester Police. The fires have since been deemed "very concerning" by the department, which is currently in the early stages of "aggressively" investigating them, they announced on Sunday. Any residents in the area who may have seen any suspicious activity or have any videos …
Lifestyle
'Best Classic Slice Out There': Riverside's Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far
The best place to get a fresh New York slice appears to be in Fairfield County, guests have declared. Greenwich Pizzeria, located at 1072 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside, offers dozens of specialty pies, salads, and create-your-own dishes using “only fresh ingredients,” its website states. The eatery offers the "best classic slice out there," according to a Yelp review by Mike G. of East Brunswick, NJ. “I eat pizza five days a week and have been to every top pizza place from NJ, NY, and CT to across Europe and Asia,” wrote Jim M. of Stamford, citing Greenwich as the “best” pizza in…
Obituaries
Port Chester's Michael T. Smith, 84, Was A Gardener Extraordinaire
Michael T. Smith, a longtime resident of Port Chester, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Greenwich Hospital. Born in Port Chester on July 30, 1938, he was the son of Michael J. and Margaret (Blakesley). Michael is survived by his wife Medelyn (Ronquero); sisters Kathleen Remington and Peggy Dunleavy; nephews Eric and Brian; nieces Tara, Kris, and Meghan; and many great-nieces and -nephews—including his beloved great-niece Shylin Santana. In addition to his parents, Michael is pre-deceased by his siblings Nora and James. Mickey was a passionate gardener planting and mai…
Police & Fire
Passing Car Injures Thruway Maintenance Worker On I-95 In Port Chester: Police
A New York State Thruway employee was injured after a passing car struck an attenuator truck in a work zone on a highway in Westchester, officials said. The incident happened on Friday, April 14 around 11 a.m. on I-95 in Port Chester, when a passing vehicle sideswiped a New York State Thruway attenuator truck that had been providing a lane closure, according to State Police Public Information Officer Tara McCormick. The crash caused a maintenance employee to suffer a minor injury to his arm, McCormick said, adding that he was not taken to a hospital. Thruway offi…
Police & Fire
New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Port Chester On Route 1, Affects Train Service
This story has been updated. As a three-alarm fire tears through a building on a busy street in Westchester, authorities are warning residents to avoid the area. The fire started in the area of 16 South Main St. (Route 1) in Port Chester late Monday morning, April 17, the Port Chester Fire Department announced around 11 a.m. As firefighters battle the blaze, they are warning people to stay away from the area. The fire caused a 10:37 a.m. Metro-North train from Grand Central to Stamford to bypass Rye, Port Chester, and Greenwich. Affected customers can transfer for return service at th…
Obituaries
Longtime Larchmont Resident Anne M. McDermott, 78, Will Be Missed By Family and Friends
Anne M. McDermott, 78, passed away February 15, 2023. Anne was born May 25, 1944 in Port Chester and was an alumna of Port Chester High School. She lived most of her life in Larchmont with short residencies in Harrison, Pelham, and Stamford, CT. She tried the “snowbird” life for a while before moving to Glendale, AZ for a few years. But she returned and settled in Dover Plains in 2019. She worked for Sears nearly 25 years; then for JAI Press for 15 years. Anne also volunteered with Corporate Outreach. Anne’s hobbies included reading, movies, games, and knitting. She lo…
Business
New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Fairfield County
What came first, the chicken or the egg? It doesn't matter, because the cycle keeps on producing tasty food, according to the owners of an all-new fried chicken restaurant in Fairfield County that will soon celebrate its grand opening. Jolly Chicken, located in Stratford at 2590 Broadbridge Ave., the former site of Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, will hold a grand-opening celebration on Tuesday, March 21, which will be complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new eatery, which soft-launched on Friday, March 3, is owned by Doug and Daneen Grabe, who decided not to address the age-old…
Police & Fire
Woman Cons Victim Out Of Bank Card At Fairfield County Stop & Shop
Police are searching for a woman who used a ruse to steal a bank card out of a victim's wallet at a Stop & Shop in Fairfield County and then used it to withdraw money in Westchester. The incident happened on Friday, March 3 around 2:15 p.m., when the victim was at the self-checkout lane at the Stop & Shop located in Darien at 25 Old Kings Hwy North. While standing in the lane, a woman standing "very close" to the victim pointed to a $20 bill on the ground and told the victim that it had fallen out of her purse, according to Darien Police Sergeant Dan Skoumbros. The …
Police & Fire
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase In Greenwich, Injures Officers
A man faces numerous charges after leading police on a chase throughout Fairfield County and Westchester in a stolen vehicle with a missing tire, resulting in officers sustaining injuries and severe damage to parks. The chase began during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 24 around 3:20 a.m., when police in Port Chester were alerted by the Greenwich PD that a vehicle that had been stolen ten minutes prior in Mamaroneck was heading toward the village's border on Putnam Avenue. Port Chester PD units then swiftly headed toward the area to apprehend the suspect and found that the ve…
News
Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Port Chester
A water main break in the downtown area of a Westchester County village is causing officials to warn commuters of icy streets. The break happened on Wednesday morning, Dec. 28 in Port Chester along New Broad Street behind Neri’s Bakery, according to village officials. Despite efforts to divert water from the break, some of the runoff reached Westchester Avenue and flowed through the streets in the area. This prompted officials to warn drivers of potential icy conditions. "Please exercise caution when driving downtown this morning as running water and low temperatures…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour
One fire department in Westchester County faced a busy afternoon after responding to both a tractor-trailer rollover and a car fire on the same highway just minutes apart from each other. On Monday, Dec. 12 at around 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to the ramp from Interstate 687 to Interstate 287 in Harrison after a tractor-trailer flipped over, according to the Purchase Fire Department. After arriving at the scene, fire officials found that a modular home had come off of the trailer as a result of the accident. Luckily, though, there were no injuries, according to the f…
Police & Fire
Police Stop Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Ledge In Port Chester
A suicidal man in Westchester County was prevented from jumping from a tall building when police took quick action to save his life. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, police responded to a building in Port Chester in the area of South Main Street (Route 1) after receiving reports of a suspicious man standing on a ledge, who police soon realized was intending to end his life, according to Port Chester Police. After arriving, officers began to make conversation with the man to distract him, while other officers entered the empty building and made their way up to the floor where he was located. Thes…
Police & Fire
Serious Injuries Reported After Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash On I-95 In Fairfield County
A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries after plowing head-on into a tractor-trailer while driving in the wrong direction on I-95 in Fairfield County. The crash took place in Stamford around 2:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18 south of Exit 7, said the Connecticut State Police. According to state police, the tractor-trailer was traveling south on I-95 when it was hit head-on by a 2016 Ford Edge SUV which was traveling in the wrong direction. The driver of the SUV, Westchester County resident Edgar Alvarracinvizhco, of Port Chester, was transported to Stamford Hospital by Nelson Ambulance Servic…
Obituaries
Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68
A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died. Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary. Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said. Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary. Ventarola also later served as s…
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