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Woman Caught Sharing Child Porn, Greenwich Police Assist In Bust: Feds Woman Caught Sharing Child Porn, Greenwich Police Assist In Bust: Feds
Woman Caught Sharing Child Porn, Greenwich Police Assist In Bust: Feds Police in Connecticut worked with federal investigators to arrest a 23-year-old woman who authorities say shared child sexual abuse material online and discussed wanting to sexually abuse kids on social media.  Westchester County resident Sasha May, of Pelham, is charged with distributing child pornography, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  May is accused of sending the offending material to an undercover officer between December 2023 and May 2023 through the social media platforms Kik and Whisper. In conversations with the agent, May detailed her sexual interest in chil…
Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich
Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich Gourmet grocery fans will be ecstatic to learn that DeCicco & Sons is making its Connecticut debut with a new store in Fairfield County.  It will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space at 11 Glen Ridge Road in Greenwich. The store is slated to welcome shoppers in the Summer of 2025, pending town approval. A specific opening date has not yet been announced. Store officials said Greenwich residents can look forward to "an unparalleled selection of premium products," including their acclaimed beer selection, Italian bakery, fresh produce, and highly rated prepared…
Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car In Westport Before Hours-Long Search, Police Say Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car In Westport Before Hours-Long Search, Police Say
Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car In Westport Before Hours-Long Search, Police Say Two Connecticut men, including one who was the subject of an hours-long manhunt in Westchester, face charges after stealing a vehicle, a submachine gun, and a semiautomatic handgun, police said. The incident began on Monday, April 24 around 1:30 p.m., when Westchester County Police were alerted that a stolen black Audi from Fairfield County was traveling near the border of Pelham and Mount Vernon, according to the department.  Earlier Report - Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Scarsdale Search A County PD officer then found the car, which…
Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane closures have been scheduled on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days to allow contracting crews to continue construction activities along the roadway in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that motorists can expect single-lane closures in both directions between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in Mount Vernon/Pelham. Closures are scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 3, and last through approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are r…
Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway
Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Temporary lane closures have been scheduled in both directions on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester in the coming weeks. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that the parkway will be closed between exit 6 (I-95 North/New Haven) in Pelham and exit 15 (Cross County Parkway/George Washington Bridge) in New Rochelle during the next two weeks. According to the NYSDOT, closures, weather permitting are planned for: North and southbound lanes beginning at midnight on Saturday, June 5, with lanes reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 7; Southbound lanes begin…
Pedestrian Killed In Fatal I-95 Crash Pedestrian Killed In Fatal I-95 Crash
Pedestrian Killed In Fatal I-95 Crash A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a delivery van in Westchester. The incident happened around 5:32 a.m., Monday, March 8, when the New York State Police received a report from NYPD of a pedestrian struck by a delivery van in the southbound lanes of I-95 just north of Exit 14 in the town of Pelham, said the New York State Police. A preliminary investigation has determined that the pedestrian was struck at approximately 5:12 a.m., and FDNY Ambulance initially responded and treated the pedestrian, who was declared dead at 5:35 a.m.  The driver of the delivery van was not injured…
Photos: Bagel Shop Opens In Greenwich Photos: Bagel Shop Opens In Greenwich
Photos: Bagel Shop Opens In Greenwich A bagel shop with two successful storefronts in Westchester County has opened a new Connecticut location. Lenny's Bagels, eponymously named after owner Lenny Damato, has used the same Manhattan bagel recipe for 35 years at its Rye Brook and Pelham shops.  Its process involves steaming uncooked bagels before they are baked.  After its Friday, Oct. 2 opening, Nutmeggers in Greenwich can taste their tried-and-true bagels at their new establishment. Among the types of bagels offered are: onion,  sesame,  blueberry,  salt,  oat bran,  bialys,  pumperni…
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…
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed For Days Traffic Alert: Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed For Days
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed For Days A bridge replacement project in Westchester will force the closure of the Hutchinson River Parkway over the weekend. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that the parkway will be closed in both directions from exit 6 in Pelham through Mount Vernon, to exit 15 in New Rochelle. The closure will begin at approximately midnight on Saturday, Aug. 22, and last through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are needed to facilitate the construction of a temporary bridge structure on Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River…
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway There will be lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester for several days to permit for tree cutting efforts along the highway. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert announcing single lane closures in both directions of the parkway in Pelham and Mount Vernon between exit 10 (East 3rd Street) and exit 13 (Cross County Parkway) this week. The planned lane closures are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19. “Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone,” the NYSDOT announce…
Active COVID-19 Cases In Westchester Under 3,000, Hospitalizations Fall Below 500: New Rundown Active COVID-19 Cases In Westchester Under 3,000, Hospitalizations Fall Below 500: New Rundown
Active Covid-19 Cases In Westchester Under 3,000, Hospitalizations Fall Below 500: New Rundown Westchester County may soon begin looking to reopen as the number of active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases dipped below 2,000, and fewer than 500 patients are currently hospitalized. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, May 13, from Mount Vernon City Hall, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the hospitalization, infection, and death rates are all down since peaking approximately a month ago. Latimer said that there have been 31,611 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westchester, though there has been only a “fairly small increase over the last few days.” Of t…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Hospitalizations, Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Hospitalizations, Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Hospitalizations, Cases By Municipality More than 70 percent of Westchester residents tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) did not test positive for the virus, County Executive George Latimer said. During his daily COVID-19 briefing in White Plains on Tuesday, May 12, Latimer said that nearly 113,000 Westchester residents - more than 11 percent of the population - have been tested for the virus, with only 28 percent testing positive for COVID-19. There have been 31,472 positive COVID-19 cases in the county since the outbreak began in early March, according to the New York State Department of Health, resulting in the death of 1…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality, Hospitalizations COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality, Hospitalizations
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality, Hospitalizations Cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are centered around Westchester's largest cities, though the number of active cases in the county continues to drop, nearing 3,000.  During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday, May 11, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that he had "encouraging news" regarding the virus' spread as the hospitalization and infection rate continues to trend in a positive direction. Latimer said that there have been 31,384 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, up 90 from 24 hours ago. However, the number of active cases dropped by nearly 300, …
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 The number of active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has dipped under 5,000 in Westchester County, though the death toll ticked up overnight. At his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, May 7, at the Theodore D. Young Community Center in Greenburgh, County Executive George Latimer said that they’ve seen the fatality and hospital rate decreasing after peaking last month. Latimer said that current reports show that there have been 30,708 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westchester since the first case in New Rochelle in early March. Of those positive cases, 25,959 patients have been cleared after tw…
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 There could be an increase in the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester as the county ramps up testing in nursing homes. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, May 6 at the Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers, County Executive George Latimer said that with the county taking over COVID-19 testing in nursing homes, there could be an increase in the numbers. “As of Monday (May 4), we can test for COVID inside nursing homes, and now that the county has a direct role in doing testing, we’d expect the numbers to jump up,” he said. “We’ve been seeing a steady decline in acti…
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 There was a sudden spike in hospitalizations for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester after the county enjoyed weeks of declining numbers. In the past 24 hours, 51 people were hospitalized with COVID-19, as the countywide total rose to 716 patients. During his daily COVID-19 briefing, Westchester County Executive George Latimer called it “an unusual spike,” and said he and the Health Department will be monitoring the numbers in the coming days to see whether this is a trend or not. As of Tuesday, May 5, there have been 101,497 Westchester residents tested for COVID-19, with 30,240 p…
New COVID-19 Numbers In Westchester 'Encouraging,' Says Latimer: Latest Cases By Municipality New COVID-19 Numbers In Westchester 'Encouraging,' Says Latimer: Latest Cases By Municipality
New Covid-19 Numbers In Westchester 'Encouraging,' Says Latimer: Latest Cases By Municipality The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers in Westchester “are encouraging,” according to County Executive George Latimer. As the county enters its third month combating COVID-19, Latimer said that there have been a total of 29,323 positive cases of the 99,442 Westchester residents tested.  Of those cases, there have been 1,049 residents who died from the virus since the outbreak began in New Rochelle in early March. There are currently 6,756 active cases in Westchester, which is down from 8,000 cases approximately a month ago, and more than 11,000 at the peak of the outbreak.  La…
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…
COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality
Covid-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality More than 7,000 positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Westchester, second-most in the state outside of New York City, and County Executive George Latimer says the pandemic is spreading across all municipalities. Of those cases, 10 resulted in fatalities, Latimer said. Statewide, there have been 44,635 confirmed cases of COVID-19, nearly 40,000 more than any other state. During his daily briefing on Friday, March 27, Westchester County Executive Latimer highlighted some of the hardest-hit areas Westchester, which has been at the epicenter of the outbreak of CO…
COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality
Covid-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality More than 7,000 positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Westchester, second-most in the state outside of New York City, and County Executive George Latimer says the pandemic is spreading across all municipalities. Of those cases, 10 resulted in fatalities, Latimer said. Statewide, there have been 44,635 confirmed cases of COVID-19, nearly 40,000 more than any other state. During his daily briefing on Friday, March 27, Westchester County Executive Latimer highlighted some of the hardest-hit areas Westchester, which has been at the epicenter of the outbreak of CO…
Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations
Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Parking may be getting a bit costlier for Metro-North riders. The MTA is reviewing a proposal to increase fees at 25 station parking facilities that are controlled by the railroad. It would impact riders east of the Hudson River, including the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines. Permit holders for 16-hour parking would pay an average of $42.75 annually, approximately 12 cents a day. Customers who use daily meters will pay an average of $14.17 more monthly, with the meters increasing by 50 to 75 cents for 16-hour parking. The cost per month for having a second vehicle on the permit will go u…