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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…
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…
Robert Durst Indicted For Murder Of First Wife, Westchester DA Announces
The Westchester County District Attorney announced that Robert Durst has been indicted for the 1982 murder of his first wife, Kathleen Durst.
Durst, age 78, was charged in an indictment on Monday, Nov. 1, with second-degree murder, District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced.
He is accused of murdering Kathleen Durst in the Northern Westchester hamlet of South Salem in the Town of Lewisboro on or around Jan. 31, 1982, Rocah said.
Durst was previously charged in a complaint filed on Oct. 19, with second-degree murder, the DA's Office reported.
"When Kathleen Durst disappeared on J…
Man Nabbed For Fairfield County Hit-Run Crash Involving Cyclist, Police Say
A Northern Westchester man turned himself in to police on a warrant after he allegedly hit a bicyclist earlier this year in Fairfield County and then fled the scene.
Christopher Lynch, age 51, of South Salem, was arrested on Tuesday, July 13, and charged with improper passing and evading responsibility for the crash which took place on Wednesday, April 28 in New Canaan.
According to New Canaan Police, Lynch was driving northbound on Smith Ridge Road when he struck the cyclist who was also traveling northbound.
After striking the cyclist, a 56-year-old Ridgefield man, Lynch fled the scene, …
Photos: Fire Destroys New Canaan Home
A three-alarm fire destroyed major portions of a home in New Canaan, officials say.
The home located at 322 Dan’s Highway went up in flames in the afternoon on Saturday, Nov. 16, reports New Canaan Fire Chief Jack Hennessey.
The fire, fueled by high winds, was extinguished to a controlled state with the help of fire crews from Norwalk, Wilton, Pound Ridge, South Salem and other areas, Hennessey said.
“We saw heavy fire on our arrival. The house is located in a non-hydrant area which made it difficult to fight, so we had to call for mutual aid,” said Hennessey. “We laid 4,700 feet of five-i…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
New York State Police troopers were busy over Memorial Day Weekend, removing more than two dozen motorists for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley.
The 27 area residents charged over the weekend include:
Westchester County
On Saturday, May 25, State Police from Brewster arrested Lawrence C. Marquez, 27, of South Salem, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Saturday, May 25, State Police f…
