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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 …
News
Man Who Planned Stamford Jewelry Store Heist That Caused Owner's Death Gets Prison Time
A 66-year-old New York man will spend decades in prison for planning a Connecticut jewelry store robbery that resulted in the death of the business's owner. White Plains resident Thomas Liberatore was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 18 to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in the March 2020 robbery of Marco Jewelers in Stamford that left the owner dead, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced. Earlier Report - Get-Away Driver During Murder Of Stamford Jeweler Sentenced According to federal officials, on the day of the robbery, March 28, 2020…
Obituaries
Former Police Chief, Veteran From Brookfield Dies
A former police chief from Connecticut who led a department in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of public service. Fairfield County resident Fred Gambino, Jr. of Brookfield, the former chief of the North Castle Police Department, died on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Dec. 11. Born in White Plains in 1937, Gambino graduated from White Plains High School before going on to serve in the Marine Corps. After this, he then began a long career in law enforcement by joining the New York State Police. He eventually joi…
News
Former Galleria Mall To Be Converted To Mixed-Use Residential, Retail Space In Westchester
Developers have revealed how they intend to transform the former Galleria Mall in Westchester, which was a mainstay in the county for over four decades. The multi-billion plan was revealed by developers to the White Plains Common Council on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and entails a mixed-use residential, retail, and open space that would replace the 43-year-old vacant mall, which is located at 100 Main St. in downtown White Plains and closed in March 2023. The development, known as District Galleria, is planned to span several city blocks and include seven residential towers with up to 3,200…
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For High-End Thefts In Greenwich, Police Say
Police in Fairfield County have charged a Westchester County man in connection with allegedly being part of an organized retail theft ring that ripped off thousands in goods from high-end stores. Westchester County resident Randolph Justice Davis, age 27, of White Plains, was arrested by Greenwich Police on Wednesday, Aug. 2, on numerous larceny and identity theft charges. According to Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police, in 2021, officers began an investigation into suspicious activity at several retailers in the area of Greenwich Avenue. The investigation stemmed from an i…
Police & Fire
Passenger Assaults Jeep Driver In Front Of Child While Traveling On I-95 In Greenwich: Police
A Westchester man faces assault charges after striking the driver of the vehicle they were both in while traveling on a highway in Fairfield County, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, July 27 around 5:50 p.m., when Connecticut State Police received numerous 911 calls that reported an active assault occurring inside a Jeep traveling on Interstate 95 northbound in Greenwich in the area of Exit 5. According to state police, the callers told troopers that the male passenger inside the Jeep was striking the driver, who was yelling to passing cars that they needed help.&n…
Obituaries
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash Remembered
A 26-year-old Connecticut woman born and raised in New York who was killed in a single-vehicle crash is being remembered as a "beautiful, sweet soul." New Haven County resident Jessica Anne Bulfaro, of Milford, who was born in Westchester County and lived in Putnam County, in the town of Carmel, died on Thursday, April 20 when she lost control of her silver 2021 Subaru Impreza and struck two utility poles in Newtown, said the Newtown Police. She was born on Thursday, August 22, 1996, in White Plains, to her parents Stephen and Jeanette (Santorelli) Bulfaro. After graduating hi…
Business
Celebrity Chef's New Restaurant In Westchester Is 'Wonderful Experience,' Visitors Say
Well-known celebrity chef David Burke has opened a new restaurant in Westchester, and it's already a hit among hungry visitors. Burke, known for his award-winning eateries and stints on the popular show "Top Chef," opened Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains inside the Opus Westchester in White Plains at 221 Main St. (Route 119) in late March. Earlier Report - Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In White Plains The restaurant, which is both a steakhouse and a sushi bar, mixes American and Japanese cuisine and also serves up cocktails, wine, and a collection of delectable desserts. …
Weather
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…
News
IDs Released For Pilot, Passenger Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Westchester County Airport
The identities have been released of two people who were killed after a small plane crashed near Westchester County Airport. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 near the airport in White Plains. The wreckage of the single-engine Beechcraft A36 was found just west of the airport near Rye Lake (marked in red in the image above). The two were en route from John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens to a small regional airport in Richmond Heights, Ohio, near Cleveland, reportedly to attend a funeral. The men have been identified as Cleveland residents Baruch Taub a…
News
Westchester Man, Partner Sentenced For Roles In $1M Ponzi Scheme
A Westchester County man and his business partner have been sentenced for their roles in a nearly decade-long $1-million Ponzi scheme. White Plains resident James Doyle, age 74, and Carl Carro, age 61, of Walton, Delaware, were convicted of defrauding investors in New York and throughout the nation. On Thursday, Jan. 12, Carro was sentenced to four to eight years in prison, and Doyle was sentenced to five years probation, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced. As part of their respective sentences, Carro and Doyle agreed to pay a total of more than $1 million in judgments …
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
Police & Fire
Stamford Woman, Age 27, Faces Multiple Charges After Fleeing Attempted Stop, Police Say
A Connecticut woman is in trouble for leading authorities on a chase after they attempted to pull her over in Westchester County, police said. On Monday, Nov. 28, around 8:45 a.m., police attempted to pull over a vehicle on Interstate 95 southbound in Rye for a traffic violation. After the vehicle failed to stop, a chase began, according to New York State Police. The vehicle then eventually left I-95 at exit 18B in White Plains and briefly pulled over on the right shoulder before again driving off, police said. Police then stopped the pursuit when the vehicle entered the villag…
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Firefighter Rescues Woman From Burning Car In Fairfield County
An off-duty firefighter saved a woman from a burning vehicle involved in a crash in Fairfield County over the weekend. The incident took place in Brookfield around 3:15 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, on Route 7 northbound in the area of the Junction Road overpass. Brookfield Volunteer firefighters and EMS were dispatched for a single-car accident with fire and entrapment, the department said on Facebook. Paramedic Ambulance 18-1 was returning from Danbury Hospital from a medical call and was on the scene within one minute. Upon arrival, it found a car on fire with a bystander removing the injure…
News
Plane That Departed From Westchester County Airport Crashes Into Power Lines, Causing Outages
A single-engine airplane that departed from Westchester County Airport crashed into a transmission tower in Maryland, causing a massive power outage and taking hours for rescuers to reach the two victims inside the plane. The Mooney M20J, owned by MFC Corporation of Washington, DC, left Westchester County Airport in White Plains, late in the afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27, and crashed into the wires near Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, Maryland, around 5:40 p.m., said Rick Breitenfeldt of the Federal Aviation Administration. Two people were on board, including the pilot identified …
News
Stamford On List Of Most Expensive Cities In New York Metro Area, Report Says
Several cities in the region are among the most expensive cities in the region to rent in, a new report says. In Westchester County, both White Plains and Yonkers appear on the list of most expensive cities in the New York Metropolitan Area, according to a report from Monday, Nov. 7 by Zumper. White Plains ranks fourth on the list with a $2,590 monthly one-bedroom rent, and Yonkers ranks tenth on the list with a $1,900 monthly one-bedroom rent, the report says. According to the report, two other Hudson Valley cities appear on the list: Poughkeepsie ranks 11th on the lis…
Obituaries
Fairfield County Woman Who Worked As Entertainment Division Director Dies At 59
A nationally-recognized insurance specialist for celebrities and professional athletes died after a battle with cancer. Fairfield County resident Katie Knowles Surgot, of Ridgefield, died on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the age of 59, according to her obituary. A lover of going to the beach, concerts, and movies who called herself a "Valley Girl," Surgot was born in Encino, California, the state where she also graduated from high school, married, and earned her degree at California State University, Northridge, her obituary said. Eventually, Surgot moved to New…
Lifestyle
Several Fairfield County Pizzerias Among Top 10 Best In Region, According To Yelp Rankings
A ranking has detailed the best pizzerias in and around Westchester County. Yelp released a ranking in the top-rated pizzerias in the region based on the reviews the eateries received. According to the report, the following pizzerias were some of the highest rated in the area: 1. Grigg Street Pizza Located at 1 Grigg St. in Greenwich, this pizzeria received a ranking of five stars from its more than 50 reviews. "Their hand-made sourdough crust, organic house-made sauce, fresh high-end cheeses, and gourmet deli meats puts Grigg Street at the top of my pizza chart," Scot G. said in a Yelp…
Police & Fire
34-Year-Old Woman Killed After Tree Falls On Top Of Car On I-95
A woman was killed after a tree fell on her car on a busy roadway in the region. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Westchester County on I-95, in Harrison, between exits 18B (White Plains) and 19 (Rye/Harrison). State Police say that a preliminary investigation determined that Susan D. Braga, age 34, of Mount Vernon, was traveling southbound in the area of mile marker 10.5, when the tree fell on top of her 2009 Toyota Prius. The tree bounced off the roof upon impact and the Toyota continued a short distance until it came to rest against a Ford F2…
Business
Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In Region
Celebrity chef David Burke, known for his award-winning restaurants and stints on TV's "Top Chef," is opening his first Westchester County restaurant. Burke is planning to open the second Red Horse restaurant, with the first being in Rumson, New Jersey, early next year in the Opus Westchester in White Plains, the chef said. The 7,900-foot restaurant will seat 200 in the space that once housed BLT steakhouse. The modern steakhouse with an Asian flair offering sushi and other Asian-inspired items is named after a painting he purchased of a red horse at the beginning of the pandemic. Burke a…
News
Service Area Along Hutchinson River Parkway To Temporarily Close
State officials issued an alert to Westchester County motorists about the temporary closure of a service area along the Hutchinson River Parkway.The New York State Department of Transportation said the Mamaroneck River Service Area, located along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) in White Plains, is set to close on Monday, Sept. 12, beginning at midnight. The service area is set to remain closed until May 2023 to facilitate site renovations, officials said. The department said the renovations include: Updates to the fuel storage in…
Business
Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss
The largest newspaper publisher in the United States has laid off employees at newspapers across the country following a nearly $54 million quarterly loss, according to multiple news outlets. Gannett's layoffs on Friday, Aug. 12, impacted numerous newsrooms, according to a report from Poynter. Gannett has not released information on the number of employees who were laid off, how many of its 250 newspapers were affected, or whether there will be further staffing cuts. Gannett, which owns USA Today, reported a $53.7 million net loss in its second-quarter report. Adrian Szkolar, a producer a…
News
DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Westchester HS Student
A public works employee has been charged with a hit-and-crash that left a popular 16-year-old area student dead. The crash took place in Westchester around 12:20 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3 in the 600 block of McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Police responded to the 600 block of McLean Avenue on a report of a scooter driver having been struck by a vehicle, said Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police. Upon arrival, first responders located the teen down on the ground with severe head injuries; he was transported to a local area trauma center in critical condition, Politopoulos said. T…
Obituaries
Realtor From Westchester With Family In Fairfield County Dies At Age 57
A realtor and longtime resident of Westchester County has died suddenly at age 57. John Vrooman, who resided upstate at the time of his death in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County, died at home on Sunday, June 5, while watching "60 Minutes" with his parents, according to his obituary. "His sudden and untimely death was a shock to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew his kind, friendly, smiling, and humorous personality," his obituary reads. Vrooman was born in White Plains and lived there for many years, working as vice president of technology for t…
News
Former 'Trump Tower City Center' In Westchester Announces Name Change
The board of a Westchester County residential tower once branded for former President Donald Trump announced that the property's new name has officially taken effect. The former Trump Tower City Center in White Plains is now named The Tower at City Place, representatives for the property announced on Thursday, June 9. The 35-story property is located at 10 City Place and is comprised of 212 residences. According to the announcement, the rebranding was spearheaded by board member Brian Price and the building's branding committee. “This revitalization was an owner-led effort,” Bo…
News
Missing Man Headed To Fairfield County Town Found
Update: A Hudson Valley man who went missing after intending to go to a neighboring town in Fairfield County has been located, authorities announced. Northern Westchester resident Robert Swern, age 64, left his residence in South Salem on Sunday, June, around 5 p.m. for a destination in Ridgefield, Connecticut, said the New York State Police. He never arrived. Investigative steps thus far have placed him near Brewster around 6 p.m., and White Plains around 8 p.m. on Sunday, state police said. On Thursday morning, June 9, state police said that he safely returned to his family. Ori…
Sports
Final Four: Ex-Stars From Region Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC
After taking their talents to North Carolina, a pair of former downstate New York high school basketball standouts from the region are bringing a little bit of March Madness back to their hometowns. Westchester County natives RJ Davis, of White Plains, and Ossining resident AJ Griffin, who both attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, are looking for their “one shining moment” as they get ready to face one another in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament with a spot in the finals on the line. UNC will face off against Duke with a tip-off scheduled for 8:49 p.m. on Saturday,…
Lifestyle
Acclaimed Italian Eatery Near Westchester/Fairfield County Border Draws Diners From Near, Far
A popular Italian restaurant located near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties has drawn praise from guests from near and far. Pasquale Ristorante is located in Port Chester at 2 Putnam Ave. The eatery offers a wide selection of pasta dishes, from gnocchi bolognese to linguine made with shrimp and calamari. Other entrées include broiled filet of salmon, lamb chops, and scallops made with garlic and lemon. Some online reviewers have praised specific starters and dinner dishes that restaurant offers. "Had dinner with friends here," Amy P., of White Plains said in a Yelp review.…
Police & Fire
Police Investigating After Fairfield County Woman Struck In Fatal Crash
A 37-year-old Westchester County man was killed in a fiery crash with a driver from Fairfield County New York State Police announced. Investigators from New York State Police Troop T responded to the scene in Westchester at approximately 10 p.m. on Feb. 24 on I-287 in the town of Harrison. Police said that the preliminary investigation determined that White Plains resident George Wilkinson, age 37, was driving east in the left-hand lane on the interstate at a high rate of speed when he unexpectedly veered into the center lane. According to investigators, Wilkinson lost control, and st…
Weather
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Police & Fire
Mercedes SUV Stolen From New Canaan Driveway, Police Say
A Mercedes SUV was stolen in Fairfield County and later recovered in Westchester County after it was left unlocked with a key fob inside, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department were dispatched to a Brinkerhoff Avenue residence at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, where there was a report of a stolen 2021 Mercedes G-Wagon. Police said that the SUV was last seen parked in the owner’s driveway the night before, where it was left unlocked with a key fob inside. In addition, investigators noted that a key fob belonging to a second vehicle owned by the resident was …
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