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Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Port Chester: Police Investigating Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Port Chester: Police Investigating
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…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Port Chester Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Port Chester
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…

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by Ben Crnic
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Two Lanes Of Westchester Avenue In Port Chester To Close For 6 Days Two Lanes Of Westchester Avenue In Port Chester To Close For 6 Days
Two Lanes Of Westchester Avenue In Port Chester To Close For 6 Days Motorists are being warned that two lanes of a busy road in Westchester County will soon close.  Beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 1, two lanes of Westchester Avenue westbound in Port Chester between U.S. Route 1 (North Main Street) and Abendroth Avenue will close between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 6, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closure is to allow for the movement of equipment, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Arson Suspect At Large After Lighting Garbage Bins On Fire In Area Arson Suspect At Large After Lighting Garbage Bins On Fire In Area
Arson Suspect At Large After Lighting Garbage Bins On Fire In Area An alert has been issued by police investigators in Westchester as they seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who is wanted for arson. The Port Chester Police Department released a photo of the suspect, who was caught on camera before intentionally lighting a pair of the village’s plastic garbage bins on fire. Police said the alleged incident happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 8 on East Broadway in Port Chester. According to investigators, the suspect was seen crossing the street on lower Westchester Avenue before walking west and making a left ont…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing 4-Year-Old Located By Mayor In Westchester Missing 4-Year-Old Located By Mayor In Westchester
Missing 4-Year-Old Located By Mayor In Westchester A quick-thinking mayor in Westchester came to the rescue of a child who was reported missing by his family, police announced. In Port Chester, the police department received a call from a panicked family at approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, who reported that their 4-year-old son had gone missing. A search was launched, with the Port Chester Police Department canvassing the area around the child’s home to locate the missing kid. While the search was ongoing, police said that Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino was on Westchester Avenue in the village when he spotted a little boy running a…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Port Chester COVID-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Port Chester
Covid-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Port Chester Get your popcorn ready, Westchester, a popular local movie theater is set to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. AMC announced that it will be reopening its Port Chester location on Westchester Avenue - with COVID-19 safety provisions in place - beginning on Friday, Feb. 5. It is the 13th AMC theater to reopen in New York since the pandemic broke out and forced them all to close. When the theater reopens, it will do so at 25 percent maximum capacity, as per state COVID-19 mandates. All AMC theaters are following new COVID-19 protocols, including blocking out seats in the theater to create…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Port Chester Bar Forced To Close Due To Multiple Violations COVID-19: Port Chester Bar Forced To Close Due To Multiple Violations
Covid-19: Port Chester Bar Forced To Close Due To Multiple Violations A bar in Westchester was forced to close due to multiple violations, some of which were related to COVID-19 guidelines. After conducting a series of checks on establishments, Port Chester Police Department officers observed numerous violations of the state executive orders, as well as village ordinance violations, health department violations and code violations at El Nuevo Jomas, located at 112 Westchester Ave. in Port Chester. "These violations led to an emergency hearing of the State Liquor Authority, whereas their liquor license was suspended," Port Chester Police announced.  …

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by Joe Lombardi