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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.  …
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…
Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays For Days: Shoulder Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Delays are expected on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days as construction activities will force the closure of the shoulder in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that a shoulder closure is expected in both directions on the parkway at exit 12 (East Lincoln Avenue) beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. The closures are expected to last daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pelham and Mount Vernon through Thursday, Aug. 29. During the construction work, motorists should expect to run into delays. According to the NYSDOT, “Motorists …
Single-Lane Closures On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Last Nearly Two Weeks Single-Lane Closures On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Last Nearly Two Weeks
Single-Lane Closures On Hutchinson River Parkway Will Last Nearly Two Weeks There will be single lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway for nearly two weeks as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on Monday, June 17, there will be single lane closures in both directions between exit 7 (Boston Post Road) and exit 30 (King Street). The closures are expected to last through Friday, June 28. Motorists traveling through Pelham, Eastchester, Rye Brook, Harrison, Scarsdale, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle will be impacting. During the construction work, motorists…
Manhunt Underway For  Prisoner Who Escapes Custody In Area Manhunt Underway For  Prisoner Who Escapes Custody In Area
Manhunt Underway For Prisoner Who Escapes Custody In Area A massive search is underway after a 22-year-old headed to the Westchester County Jail escaped custody. Isaiah Washington, 22, was being transported to the jail in a minivan in Mount Vernon when he managed to slip out of his handcuffs and run off in the area of Manor Ridge Road and Boston Post Road in Pelham overnight Saturday, May 25. Washington had reportedly asked for the handcuffs to be loosened. Multiple police agencies and K9 units joined in the search. Police in Pelham and New Rochelle are working with the NYPD in their search. Information on the crime Washingto…
New Days-Long Hutch Closure Scheduled New Days-Long Hutch Closure Scheduled
New Days-Long Hutch Closure Scheduled Get set for a new closure last over several days on a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway. Motorists have been advised that beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed in Mount Vernon and Pelham between exit 6 (I-95) and Exit 15 (Cross County Parkway). The closure is scheduled to conclude at 5 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, in advance of the morning commute. Northbound traffic on the parkway will be detoured at the I-95 interchange. Southbound traffic will be diverted to the Cross County Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway. All ramps to the Hutchinson …
DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags
DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags Plastic bags will soon be a relic of the past at a prominent group of food stores. DeCicco & Sons Markets announced that it will be fully eliminating the single-use plastic bags in all seven of their stores within the next seven days.  They currently have locations in Ardsley, Armonk, Brewster, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood and Pelham. An eighth location is in the works in Somers. “We’ve decided to take this step because we take very seriously the role that we have within our communities, and the responsibility we have to be good corporate citizens,” shared John DeCicco Jr., CEO of the…
Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed Over Four-Day Period Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed Over Four-Day Period
Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed Over Four-Day Period The planned closure of a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway that had to be postponed has been rescheduled in Westchester. Last month, the New York State Department of Transportation announced plans for a closure of the parkway on the final weekend of September as part of an ongoing bridge replacement near the Pelham and Mount Vernon border. But the work was postponed and now, the NYSDOT has rescheduled the closure. Motorists have been advised that beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed between exit 6 (I-95) and exit 15 (Cross County Parkwa…
Planned Three-Day Closure Of Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Postponed Planned Three-Day Closure Of Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Postponed
Planned Three-Day Closure Of Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Postponed The planned three-day closure of a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway this weekend for an ongoing bridge replacement project in Westchester has been postponed, according to the State Department of Transportation. The department did not give a reason for the postponement and noted the roadwork has been postponed until further notice. The project will replace the East 3rd Street bridge, which carries East Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River Parkway, near the border of Pelham and Mount Vernon. The closure had been planned to start at 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 and last through 5 a.m.…
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms Here's a rundown of rainfall totals from Tuesday's storms that caused flooding in parts of the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Connecticut Fairfield County Trumbull 7.32 inches, 9:42 p.m.  Shelton 5.28 inches, 7:52 p.m. Wilton 5.25 inches, 6:30 p.m. Westport 4.04 inches, 7:57 p.m. Norwalk 3.57 inches, 8 p.m. New Canaan 3.49 inches, 5 p.m. Danbury 2.71 inches, 8 p.m. Fairfield 2.66 inches, 7:54 p.m. Stratford 2.38 inches, 8:05 p.m. Brookfield 2.37 inches 10 p.m. New Fairfield 2.27 inches, 7:15 p.m. Bethel 2 inches, 3 p.m. Bridgeport Airport 1.97 inches, 8 p.m. Darien 1.54 i…
DeCicco's Family Market Latest Business To Close In Cross River Shopping Center DeCicco's Family Market Latest Business To Close In Cross River Shopping Center
DeCicco's Family Market Latest Business To Close In Cross River Shopping Center DeCiccio's Family Market is the latest business to announce its imminent closure in the Orchard Square Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 121 north in the Town of Lewisboro hamlet of Cross River. So while the town was recently named the safest community in America for a third consecutive year, as reported here by Daily Voice, it will be losing the family owned grocery store on Saturday, Sept. 1 -- Labor Day weekend. A popular paint and hardware store also recently closed at Orchard Plaza. Other DeCicco’s Family Markets are located in nearby Katonah, Scarsdale and Jef…
Man Faces Felony Charge For Drug Dealing After Crash On I-95 Man Faces Felony Charge For Drug Dealing After Crash On I-95
Man Faces Felony Charge For Drug Dealing After Crash On I-95 An accused drug dealer is facing felony charges after being busted on I-95 in Westchester with Oxycodone and marijuana following an investigation into a car crash in Pelham over the weekend. New York State Police investigators were dispatched to a stretch of I-95 shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, where there was a report of a crash that involved property damage on the interstate in Pelham. Police said that while interviewing the driver, Horace Goodlett, 49, of Providence Forge, Virginia, as part of the accident investigation, they had developed probable cause to search the vehicle. D…
Investors In Fairfield County Seek $17M From Developer In Fraud Suit Investors In Fairfield County Seek $17M From Developer In Fraud Suit
Investors In Fairfield County Seek $17M From Developer In Fraud Suit More investors from Westchester and Connecticut are demanding at least $17 million in damages and a court order stopping White Plains developer Michael D’Alessio and Michael Paul Enterprises from selling or transferring properties. They claim he misappropriated their funds on housing projects in Scarsdale and Manhattan. D’Alessio and his enterprises carried out a massive scheme to defraud them, investors allege in three lawsuits filed in Westchester Supreme and County Court. The Westchester Bank also sued, demanding $881,000 on a $1 million loan D’Alessio took out in 2015, according to new…