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Woman Takes Home Over $100K On CT Casino's Wheel Of Fortune Slot Machine Woman Takes Home Over $100K On CT Casino's Wheel Of Fortune Slot Machine
Woman Takes Home Over $100K On CT Casino's Wheel Of Fortune Slot Machine A New York woman hit quite a massive jackpot while playing on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at a Connecticut casino. While testing her luck at New London County's Mohegan Sun in the village of Uncasville on Sunday, Oct. 13, a resident of New Rochelle in Westchester County won a whopping $100,929.93, the casino announced on Friday, Oct. 18.  The lucky winner, identified as "Donna Z.," won the jackpot while playing on the Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Diamond slot machine at Mohegan Sun's Casino of the Earth.  Donna's plans for her winnings were not detailed.  Accordi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught At Train Station After Head-On Hit-Run Crash: Police Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught At Train Station After Head-On Hit-Run Crash: Police
Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught At Train Station After Head-On Hit-Run Crash: Police A 35-year-old alleged drunk driver from Connecticut was apprehended while waiting for a train following a head-on crash in Westchester County from which he fled the scene, police said.  Fairfield County resident Rogelio Salamanca-Lopez of Stamford was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in connection with a crash that happened just before 8 p.m. on the same day in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  At the time of the crash, a pickup truck allegedly driven by Salamanca-Lopez left Interstate 95 North at Exit 16 and collided head-on with a four-…

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ID Released For HS Student Killed In Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester ID Released For HS Student Killed In Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester
ID Released For HS Student Killed In Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester The identity has been released of a high school student who was killed in a crash at a shopping center in Westchester County. Click here for a new, updated story: HS Student Killed In Crash At Westchester Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player The incident happened just after midnight on Saturday, July 13, in New Rochelle at the Horseshoe Shopping Center at 1062 Wilmot Road. Officers arrived on the scene and found a 2019 Honda Accord completely on fire.  The sole occupant in the vehicle was found in the driver's seat deceased, according to Captain J. Collin…

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Victim In Fatal Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester ID'd As HS Student Victim In Fatal Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester ID'd As HS Student
Victim In Fatal Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester ID'd As HS Student A local high school student has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash at a shopping center in Westchester County. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For HS Student Killed In Crash At Shopping Center In New Rochelle The incident happened just after midnight on Saturday, July 13, in New Rochelle at the Horseshoe Shopping Center at 1062 Wilmot Road. Officers arrived on the scene and found a 2019 Honda Accord completely on fire.  The sole occupant in the vehicle was found in the driver's seat deceased, according to Captain J. Collins Coyne, the com…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Person Found Dead Inside Burning Vehicle At Shopping Center In Westchester Person Found Dead Inside Burning Vehicle At Shopping Center In Westchester
Person Found Dead Inside Burning Vehicle At Shopping Center In Westchester An investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a burning vehicle at a shopping center in Westchester County. Click here for a new, updated story - Victim In Fatal Crash At Shopping Center In Westchester ID'd As HS Student The incident happened just after midnight on Saturday, July 13, in New Rochelle at the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center at 1062 Wilmot Road. Officers arrived on the scene and found a 2019 Honda Accord completely on fire.  The sole occupant in the vehicle was found in the driver's seat deceased, according to Captain J. Co…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Pair Of First-Time NY Congressional Candidates Score Big Primary Wins In Much-Watched Races Pair Of First-Time NY Congressional Candidates Score Big Primary Wins In Much-Watched Races
Pair Of First-Time NY Congressional Candidates Score Big Primary Wins In Much-Watched Races A pair of first-time Congressional candidates scored decisive wins in much-watched Democratic primaries in downstate New York. Westchester County Executive George Latimer easily defeated two-time incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the District 16 race, 58 percent to 41 percent, with 84 percent of the vote in, according to the New York State Board of Elections. With $25 million spent, it was the most expensive Congressional primary race in US history and one that became contentious over debates on the Israel-Hamas war. The district includes the southern portion of Westchester, including White …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Heated New York Race Most Expensive Congressional Primary Ever With $25M Spent Heated New York Race Most Expensive Congressional Primary Ever With $25M Spent
Heated New York Race Most Expensive Congressional Primary Ever With $25M Spent The closely-watched Democratic race between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th District seat is about to come to a close as the most expensive congressional primary in history, according to reports. CBS News says nearly $25 million has been raised and spent during the race, which will be decided on Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 25. Over half of this amount, $16 million, has been put toward anti-Bowman attack ads and was largely spent by United Democracy Project, a super PAC of the pro-Israel group American Israel Public…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Region Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Region
Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Region A key witness in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial who allegedly helped bury negative stories involving him has close ties to Westchester, including a university in the county from which he graduated.  Former media executive David Pecker, the former CEO of the National Enquirer's parent company, American Media, Inc., became the first witness to testify in Trump's criminal trial on Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23,  The 72-year-old Pecker testified that he had used "catch and kill" tactics to buy rights to stories casting Trump in a negative light and then decl…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
9 Nabbed In CT Outlet Mall Parking Lot After Kidnapping Man: Police 9 Nabbed In CT Outlet Mall Parking Lot After Kidnapping Man: Police
9 Nabbed In CT Outlet Mall Parking Lot After Kidnapping Man: Police This story has been updated. Nine people, including three minors, face charges after they were apprehended at a Connecticut outlet mall following a kidnapping that occurred in New York, according to police. The arrests resulted from an incident in Middlesex County on Monday night, March 4, when police responded to the Clinton Outlets at 20 Killingworth Turnpike (Route 81) for a noise complaint and found a group of people in the mall's parking lot, according to a Clinton Police arrest report.  One of the men told officers that he had been kidnapped in Westchester while in New Rochelle,…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Road Rage: Woman Claims To Be Cop In Confrontation On CT Highway, Police Say Road Rage: Woman Claims To Be Cop In Confrontation On CT Highway, Police Say
Road Rage: Woman Claims To Be Cop In Confrontation On CT Highway, Police Say A New York woman was taken into custody in connection with a confrontation on a busy Connecticut road during which she claimed to be a police officer, authorities said.  Westchester County resident Kimberly Nelson of New Rochelle, age 25, turned herself in to Connecticut State Police on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in connection with an incident that happened in March 2023, State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 22.  According to police, on March 23, 2023, troopers received a call from a complainant who reported an incident on Interstate 691 East in the area of Exit 10 in the New Haven…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Teen In Car Stolen From CT Nabbed After Ramming It Into Cop's Cruiser In Westchester: Police Teen In Car Stolen From CT Nabbed After Ramming It Into Cop's Cruiser In Westchester: Police
Teen In Car Stolen From CT Nabbed After Ramming It Into Cop's Cruiser In Westchester: Police Three teenagers who led authorities in New York on pursuits in two cars stolen from Connecticut and Rhode Island and injured an officer in the process face a heap of criminal charges, police announced. The incident leading up to the arrests began in Westchester County on Thursday, Feb. 15 around 2:20 p.m., when police learned that two stolen cars were traveling together on southbound Interstate 684. An officer began waiting for the two cars to enter the Hutchinson River Parkway and followed them south once he spotted them, according to Westchester County Police.  Once the cars arrived…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Fairfield County, Region For Winter Storm
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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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$10K Reward Offered For Murder Suspect With Stamford Ties Who May Have Fled South: FBI $10K Reward Offered For Murder Suspect With Stamford Ties Who May Have Fled South: FBI
$10K Reward Offered For Murder Suspect With Stamford Ties Who May Have Fled South: FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information regarding a suspect charged in connection with a Westchester homicide that left a 29-year-old man dead.  The reward is being offered to anyone with information regarding the location of 29-year-old Mtayari Dixon, who allegedly shot and killed New Rochelle resident James Caldwell, Jr. in October 2022 after the two were involved in a verbal fight, according to the city's police department.  Earlier Report - Search Intensifies For Suspect In New Rochelle Murder: May Have Fled T…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Ridgefield Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog: Police Ridgefield Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog: Police
Ridgefield Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog: Police A couple faces charges after a middle-aged Connecticut woman was assaulted on a Northern Westchester hiking trail following a dispute over an unleashed dog, police said.  Around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, authorities received a call from a woman who said that she had been assaulted at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located in the towns of Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. According to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary, the woman told authorities that she had been walking on a trail in the reservation when an unleashed dog ran up behind her.  She t…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned Demolition work on a busy bridge over I-95 in Westchester is set to bring lane closures, traffic stops, and other delays as part of a three-year project that will eventually replace the structure.  Demolition at the North Avenue bridge over the roadway in New Rochelle will begin on Monday, Oct. 30 and is set to last around three weeks, the New York Thruway Authority announced.  The work, which is part of a $31.8 million project to replace the 65-year-old bridge, will require lane closures and traffic stops on both I-95 and North Avenue, officials said. Once demolition begins, this…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A popular Fairfield County diner known for making everything from scratch has hit the big-time with an upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," starring Guy Fieri.  The Stamford Diner located at 135 Harvard Ave., is known for the sign with the giant cup of coffee and its famous matzo ball soup, giant sandwiches and entrees, and uber-friendly service. So, when Guy Fieri's crew came knocking wanting to showcase the diner it was no surprise to owner Ari Thanos who owns four other restaurants in the region and is opening a fifth next month. But still, when Guy …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
CT Man Steals His Own Mercedes Benz, Caught Driving It: Police CT Man Steals His Own Mercedes Benz, Caught Driving It: Police
CT Man Steals His Own Mercedes Benz, Caught Driving It: Police A Connecticut man faces charges after he was caught driving his vehicle in Westchester which he had stolen from a repossession yard, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, July 21 around 10:15 a.m., when Westchester County Police were notified that a stolen Mercedes Benz SUV was driving in White Plains.  According to authorities, an officer soon found the vehicle a short time later and pulled it over in Greenburgh. The driver then showed the officer paperwork indicating that he owned the car. However, when the officer checked with the North Branford Police Department in N…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 To Be Affected Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 To Be Affected
Lane Closures: Busy Bridge Over I-95 To Be Affected Traffic on a stretch of Interstate 95 that is currently in a major three-year construction project will soon be slowed by a series of lane closures in Westchester.  The North Avenue bridge running over I-95 in New Rochelle will be reduced to only one lane on both Friday, July 14, and Monday, July 17, according to the New York Thruway Authority.  The lane closures will span from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, officials said, adding that the closures will facilitate bridge construction. The lane affected by the closure is shown with the red "X" marks in this graphic released by the Thruw…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Beer Bottles On Highway Lead Cops To Drunk Driver From Fairfield County: Police Beer Bottles On Highway Lead Cops To Drunk Driver From Fairfield County: Police
Beer Bottles On Highway Lead Cops To Drunk Driver From Fairfield County: Police A Fairfield County woman faces drunk driving charges after officers spotted several beer bottles littered on the highway around her car in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 8 around 1:20 a.m., when state troopers noticed a vehicle that was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 95 in Mamaroneck with several beer bottles on the ground next to it, according to state police.  When authorities began to walk toward the vehicle, it then drove away. The troopers then got back in their cruiser and pulled the car over soon aft…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Stamford Woman Driving Under Influence Resists Arrest, Police Say Stamford Woman Driving Under Influence Resists Arrest, Police Say
Stamford Woman Driving Under Influence Resists Arrest, Police Say A Fairfield County woman driving under the influence in Westchester was taken into custody after resisting arrest following a traffic stop, according to authorities. At around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, March 31, New York State Police troopers stopped a vehicle on I-95 in New Rochelle for a vehicle and traffic violation.  The driver, Carmen C. Mulero, age 48, of Stamford, was found to be intoxicated, according to police.  Before being taken into custody, Mulero actively resisted arrest., said police   Troopers eventually arrested Mulero and transported her to the state…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
3 Found Dead At Apartment Building In Westchester 3 Found Dead At Apartment Building In Westchester
3 Found Dead At Apartment Building In Westchester Updated story: IDs Released For 3 Found Dead At Apartment Building In Westchester An investigation is underway after three people were found dead at an apartment building in Westchester County. At about 2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 25, New Rochelle Police received a call from a male stating he was possibly overdosing and that he was with three others who were also overdosing and were "now unresponsive." According to Captain J. Collins Coyne, commander of the New Rochelle PD Criminal Investigations Division, the caller was disoriented and did not know where he was…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Busy Bridge Over I-95 Stretch: Part of 3-Year Project Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Busy Bridge Over I-95 Stretch: Part of 3-Year Project
Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Busy Bridge Over I-95 Stretch: Part of 3-Year Project A new traffic pattern will soon take effect on a busy bridge over Interstate 95 in Westchester, the first step of a major three-year project that will ultimately replace the structure.  Earlier Report - 3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle The new traffic pattern, which will include lane closures, will affect the North Avenue bridge in New Rochelle, which carries vehicles over Interstate 95 and is set to be replaced over the length of a three-year $31.8 million project.  Beginning on Wednesday, March 8,  cars, buses, and other vehicles with three axles or l…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New England's Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC New England's Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC
New England's Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …

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New England's Own Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle New England's Own Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle
New England's Own Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle Popular comedian Jay Leno is yet again recovering from injuries sustained from an incident related to a classic vehicle: this time, a motorcycle. Earlier Report - New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) Leno, the 72-year-old former host of the Tonight Show, broke several bones on Tuesday, Jan. 17 when he was thrown from his vintage 1940 Indian motorcycle, according to multiple reports.  The comedian said that he was riding down a road when he smelled a gas leak and tried pulling over to assess the situation. However, he chose the wro…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In Westchester 3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In Westchester
3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In Westchester A three-year project to replace a bridge over I-95 in Westchester County will cause various delays and closures until it is completed.  The project, which will cost $31.8 million, will replace the 65-year-old North Avenue Bridge in New Rochelle that travels over I-95, according to the New York Thruway Authority.  The bridge is currently estimated to be used by an average of 20,000 drivers per day and connects North Avenue, Garden Street, and Burling Lane. The ultimate goal of the replacement is to increase the bridge's vertical clearance to 16' 6" from the current height of 14" 3', as wel…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
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 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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Offering Cash Reward For Suspect In Fatal Shooting Who Lives In Fairfield County Police Offering Cash Reward For Suspect In Fatal Shooting Who Lives In Fairfield County
Police Offering Cash Reward For Suspect In Fatal Shooting Who Lives In Fairfield County Police are offering members of the public a cash reward for anyone with information regarding the suspect in the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man in Westchester County.  Earlier Report - Have You Seen Him? Suspect ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 29-Year-Old In New Rochelle A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by New York State Crime Stoppers for anyone with information on the whereabouts of 29-year-old Stamford resident Mtayari Dixon, according to New Rochelle Police.  Dixon is suspected of killing 29-year-old New Rochelle resident James Caldwell Jr. on Wedn…

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Lifestyle
New England's Own Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) New England's Own Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video)
New England's Own Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) Former late night king Jay Leno is already back on stage following his 10-day hospital stint for severe burns he suffered in a garage fire. The 72-year-old former Tonight Show host and New York native performed a one hour stand-up comedy show for a sold-out crowd at a Los Angeles-area club on Sunday, Nov. 27, Cracked reports.  Previous Report: New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Addressing reporters before the show, Leno made a few jokes about himself. “We’ve got two shows tonight - regular and extra crispy,” he said. “I never t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire
Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Funnyman Jay Leno is on the mend after undergoing surgery for serious burns to his face suffered in a gasoline fire. The 72-year-old former Tonight Show host and New York native was released from a Los Angeles-area burn center on Monday, Nov. 21, more than a week after he was hospitalized with third-degree burns to his hands, chest, and left side of his face, People reports.  Earlier Report: Westchester Native Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says The fire broke out at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, inside the garage where Leno stores his multi-million dollar col…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Suspect Believed To Be Fairfield County Resident ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 29-Year-Old Suspect Believed To Be Fairfield County Resident ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 29-Year-Old
Suspect Believed To Be Fairfield County Resident ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 29-Year-Old Police have identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man in Westchester County, and are actively looking for him.  Earlier Report - ID Released For 29-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting, Suspect On Loose: Police Mtayari Dixon, age 29, originally from New Rochelle but now believed to live in Connecticut, in Stamford, is suspected of killing New Rochelle resident James Caldwell Jr. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, according to New Rochelle Police.  On that day, Dixon is believed to have shot Caldwell multiple times in New Rochelle at the intersecti…

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