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Know Him? Man Smashes Window, Burglarizes Liquor Store In Lewisboro, Police Say Know Him? Man Smashes Window, Burglarizes Liquor Store In Lewisboro, Police Say
Know Him? Man Smashes Window, Burglarizes Liquor Store In Lewisboro, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man who broke into a Northern Westchester liquor store. The burglary happened on Tuesday, March 26 at around 1:15 a.m., when a man used a hammer to break into Vista Wine and Spirits in Lewisboro at Oakridge Commons, according to New York State Police. The suspect is described as a light-skinned man wearing a black ski mask, neon-colored gloves, a burgundy shirt, and a tan jacket. Authorities later released a photo of the suspect.  Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Investigator Wojdakowski at (914)…
Beloved Deputy Lewisboro Supervisor Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid' Beloved Deputy Lewisboro Supervisor Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid'
Beloved Deputy Lewisboro Supervisor Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid' A beloved former town employee, husband, and father from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his ever-caring nature despite his stoic outward appearance.  Leo P. Masterson of Cross River, who worked as Comptroller and Deputy Town Supervisor for the town of Lewisboro, died on Thursday, Aug. 24 at the age of 66 after an 11-month battle with peritoneal mesothelioma, according to his obituary.  Born on Staten Island in 1957, Masterson was both a standout student and athlete and played football and baseball in high school. He then went on to continue playing baseball during hi…
Blaze Engulfs Home: Embers Catch Neighboring House On Fire In South Salem Blaze Engulfs Home: Embers Catch Neighboring House On Fire In South Salem
Blaze Engulfs Home: Embers Catch Neighboring House On Fire In South Salem A raging fire that tore through a Northern Westchester home also inadvertently caught a neighboring residence on fire when embers made their way across the street.  The blaze happened on Sunday, May 14 around 3 a.m. when firefighters responded to a structure fire on Pamela Lane in the Lewisboro hamlet of South Salem, according to the South Salem Fire Department.  Once arriving at the scene, firefighters found a two-story wood frame residence that was fully engulfed in flames.  The resulting battle to quell the flames required multiple water sources, including numerous tanke…
Supreme Court Reverses Conviction Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From South Salem Supreme Court Reverses Conviction Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From South Salem
Supreme Court Reverses Conviction Of Ex-Cuomo Aide From South Salem The country's top court has reversed the wire-fraud conviction of a Northern Westchester County resident and former top aide to ousted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has already served years of prison time for the offense. In a decision on Thursday, May 11, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled to reverse the fraud conviction of Joseph Percoco, of the hamlet of South Salem in the town of Lewisboro, who was sent to federal prison on corruption charges in 2018.  Percoco, age 54, had been accused of accepting over $300,000 in bribes from an energy company in 2014 while he had been …
Rabid Bears: Sick Cub Found In Lewisboro, May Be More, Officials Say Rabid Bears: Sick Cub Found In Lewisboro, May Be More, Officials Say
Rabid Bears: Sick Cub Found In Lewisboro, May Be More, Officials Say County officials are monitoring for sick animals after a rabid bear cub was discovered in Northern Westchester.  The young bear was discovered in Lewisboro and tested positive for rabies, Westchester County officials announced on Friday, April 14.  Because of concerns that there may be more rabid bears in the area, officials are now monitoring the situation in addition to warning residents to avoid any wild animals that look ill.  Additionally, the county's government is advising any residents who have come into contact with bear cubs in the last two weeks to call their doct…
Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former Lewisboro Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former Lewisboro Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says
Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former Lewisboro Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says Former Northern Westchester resident Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by a man who claims that she seriously injured him in a skiing accident, according to a report by BBC.  Paltrow, who once lived in the Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc, made an appearance in a US court on Tuesday, March 21 as the trial over the claims begins, the news outlet reported.  The incident in question happened in February 2016 at the Deer Valley resort in Utah, where Paltrow, age 50, was on vacation with her family.  While skiing, Paltrow allegedly crashed into retired optometrist Terry Sa…
4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say 4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say
4 Charged With Selling Cocaine, Fentanyl, Pills In Fairfield County, Police Say A months-long operation into a local narcotics trafficking organization in Northern Fairfield County resulted in four arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs and cash, police said.  The arrests resulted from the execution of 18 search warrants and an arrest warrant by the Brookfield and Danbury Police Departments on Wednesday, March 8 that stemmed from a months-long investigation into a local narcotics trafficking organization.  The investigation, known as "Operation Trinity Café," began when police responded to a non-fatal overdose in Brookfield and learned that Da…
Paul Silas, 3-Time NBA Champion Player/Coach Who Lived In Lewisboro, Dies Paul Silas, 3-Time NBA Champion Player/Coach Who Lived In Lewisboro, Dies
Paul Silas, 3-Time NBA Champion Player/Coach Who Lived In Lewisboro, Dies Former NBA player and coach Paul Silas who lived in Northern Westchester for a period of his life has died.  Silas died on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the age of 79, according to a tweet by the Houston Rockets, where Silas' son Stephen, is the team's head coach. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, his daughter, Paula Silas-Guy, told The New York Times. The Silas family lived in the town of Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc while Paul Silas was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks from 1989 to 1992 and New Jersey Nets from 1992 to 1995. During part of that time, Stephen, a guard, was a baske…
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Katonah, Waccabuc Ties Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Katonah, Waccabuc Ties
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Katonah, Waccabuc Ties Gwyneth Paltrow made a joke about Martha Stewart in her company's new holiday gift guide video. The celebrities each have ties to Northern Westchester County, as Stewart is a resident of the Bedford hamlet of Katonah and Paltrow previously lived in the Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc. In the commercial, which was posted to YouTube on Thursday, Nov. 17, Paltrow playfully walks viewers through the ways that her lifestyle brand, "Goop," brings its holiday gift guide to life. The video concludes with Paltrow picking up the phone and the man on the other end informing her that Martha Stewart is on…
South Salem Man Charged After Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Shopping Center In Lewisboro South Salem Man Charged After Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Shopping Center In Lewisboro
South Salem Man Charged After Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Shopping Center In Lewisboro A suspect has been apprehended after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash at a busy shopping center in Northern Westchester. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the town of Lewisboro at the Orchard Square Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 35 and 121 in the hamlet of Cross River. The victim, Randi J. Blattberg, age 65, of Mount Vernon, was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco with life-threatening injuries, New York State Police said. She was later transported to Westchester Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. An inv…
'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro 'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro
'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro A town in Northern Westchester will soon feature an inclusive playground specifically designed for children with differing physical and emotional needs.  On Tuesday, Oct 25, the official groundbreaking was held for the Lewisboro Playground Improvement Project, which is meant to create a "safe modern play space for children of all ages and abilities," according to the project's website.  The new playground, to be located at the Lewisboro Town Park at 1079 Route 35, will also feature an area meant for older children that will provide opportunities for "more advanced play," the …
Criminal Complaint Against Robert Durst For Wife's 1982 Murder Filed In Westchester Criminal Complaint Against Robert Durst For Wife's 1982 Murder Filed In Westchester
Criminal Complaint Against Robert Durst For Wife's 1982 Murder Filed In Westchester Robert Durst has been charged in Westchester with the murder of his former wife Kathie, who mysteriously disappeared in 1982, potentially providing solace for a family that’s been dealing with the unsolved death for decades. “The Westchester County District Attorney's Office can confirm that a complaint charging Robert Durst with the murder of Kathleen Durst was filed in Lewisboro Town Court on (Oct.) 19, 2021,” Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced. "We have no further comment at this time.” The second-degree murder complaint comes after Kathie Durst’s family called fo…
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, one Connecticut town ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Weston in Fairfield County was the highest-ranked community in Connecticut on the top 100 list of safest small towns, boasting a 0.0 crime rate per 1,000 residents, and a rate of 1.5 property crimes. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow in New York, Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan all tied for the safest small town after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a re…
Durst Testifies He Lied To Police Night Wife Disappeared In South Salem Durst Testifies He Lied To Police Night Wife Disappeared In South Salem
Durst Testifies He Lied To Police Night Wife Disappeared In South Salem Hudson Valley real estate heir Robert Durst testified this week that he lied to police when probed about the disappearance of his wife Kathie in the suburban New York City area nearly 40 years ago. Durst was back on the stand this week, where he reportedly testified that he waffled many times about whether or not he saw his wife get onto a commuter train heading toward Manhattan on the night she went missing in 1982. During his testimony, Durst also stated that he lied to police in saying that he later spoke to her on the phone following her disappearance from the hamlet of South Salem in t…
Authorities Look To Locate Owner Of Dog Who Bit Woman In Lewisboro Authorities Look To Locate Owner Of Dog Who Bit Woman In Lewisboro
Authorities Look To Locate Owner Of Dog Who Bit Woman In Lewisboro Officials in Northern Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a dog and its owner after it bit a woman near an area condominium complex. A woman was walking near the Oakridge Condominium complex in South Salem at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 when she was unexpectedly bitten by the basset hound being walked by a woman. Joan Dooley, the Dog Control Officer for Lewisboro and Pound Ridge, said that the woman who was bit did not stop to address the bite with the dog’s owner, as she was caught off guard, surprised and scared by the incident, and she fail…
Warning Issued After Fox Attacks Family, Dog In Lewisboro Warning Issued After Fox Attacks Family, Dog In Lewisboro
Warning Issued After Fox Attacks Family, Dog In Lewisboro A fox in Northern Westchester bit an area resident and a dog last week, according to officials. Lewisboro Town Supervisor Peter Parsons issued an alert cautioning that on Wednesday, March 31, a fox on the loose bit a person and dog in the Waccabuc area. Parsons said that he was alerted by the Department of Health of the fox attack, and it is unclear whether the fox is rabid. “These animals tend to bite if they are rabid or are protecting their pups,” he said. “(We) wanted to alert the community of this situation.” According to police, “as long as these animals seem to be co-existing peac…
Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement
Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement One of the two women who has accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment is calling on the governor to admit to his “predatory behavior’ and is urging other women to come forward. Charlotte Bennett, age 25, who came forward over the weekend with allegations against the 63-year-old Cuomo following a lengthy blog post by former aide Lindsey Boylan last week, was back in the news on Monday, March 1 to criticize the governor's statement on the matter. Bennett said in a statement first published by The New York Times that Cuomo “has refused to acknowledge or take responsibility for …
Llama Who Went Missing In Area Has Been Found Llama Who Went Missing In Area Has Been Found
Llama Who Went Missing In Area Has Been Found Update: A llama who went missing in Northern Westchester has been found. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill and Darlington roads and hasn't been seen since. He was located on Wednesday, Dec. 30, in woods not far from home, and is now back home and safely eating and drinking. Original story: There a llama on the loose in the area. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill…
Man Nabbed After Taking Police On Chase, Crashing Vehicle in Lewisboro Man Nabbed After Taking Police On Chase, Crashing Vehicle in Lewisboro
Man Nabbed After Taking Police On Chase, Crashing Vehicle in Lewisboro New York State Police nabbed a man for fleeing from police following an attempted traffic stop on I-684 in Northern Westchester. Ady Casiano, 32, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 3, after troopers from the Somers barracks attempted to stop Casiano on I-684 in Lewisboro, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Instead of stopping, Casiano fled southbound getting off onto the Saw Mill River Parkway. State Police patrols, however, terminated the pursuit due to the reckless operation of the suspect, Hicks said. Approximately two miles further south troopers were alerted to a motor vehicle cras…
Home Burglary, Larcenies Under Investigation In Lewisboro Home Burglary, Larcenies Under Investigation In Lewisboro
Home Burglary, Larcenies Under Investigation In Lewisboro A Northern Westchester police chief is warning residents of a recent home burglary and numerous vehicle larcenies. The home burglary took place around 7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 12, on Brundige Drive in the Goldens Bridge section of town, said Lewisboro Police Chief David Alfano. According to the chief, a Lewisboro officer responded to a burglary alarm notice and when he arrived at the residence, found a broken back sliding glass door and muddy footprints leading inside. The officer called for backup and a New York State trooper responded, as well as a K-9 unit and several officers.  …
Man Wanted After Incident On Route 35 Turns Himself In To Police Man Wanted After Incident On Route 35 Turns Himself In To Police
Man Wanted After Incident On Route 35 Turns Himself In To Police Update: A man wanted by state police after an incident in Northern Westchester has been located. New York State Police from the Somers barracks investigated a domestic dispute on Thursday, Oct. 15 at a residence on Route 35 in the town of Lewisboro. The suspect, Zachary R. Itwaru, age 28, caused both property damage and physical injury to the victim, according to police. On Monday, Oct. 19, state police announced Itwaru has turned himself in to police. Original report: Police are asking the public's help in locating a man wanted after an incident in Northern Westchester. New York …
Parole Of Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Lewisboro Women Sparks Outrage Parole Of Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Lewisboro Women Sparks Outrage
Parole Of Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Lewisboro Women Sparks Outrage Found guilty of the rape and murder of Sheila Watson and Bonnie Minter while their children were within earshot at their Northern Westchester home in Lewisboro in 1978, the now-68-year-old Sam Ayala was granted parole in mid-March and could be released as early as Thursday, Sept. 3.  Ayala lived in Fairfield County at the time, in Norwalk. More than 5,000 have signed a Change.org petition urging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to keep Ayala behind bars.  Jason Minter, both a son to one of the victims and a witness to the crime, speculated that the convict's release was influenced…
Two Found Dead In Lewisboro Residence; Infant Hospitalized Two Found Dead In Lewisboro Residence; Infant Hospitalized
Two Found Dead In Lewisboro Residence; Infant Hospitalized A man and woman were found dead at a residence in Northern Westchester, and their infant hospitalized, state police said. New York State Police troopers found the man and woman in their 30s in a Post Office Road home in Lewisboro at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, police said. Their infant was also in the home at the time of the welfare check. Police said that the deaths are being investigated as a potential overdose, and there appears to be no foul play. Investigators are currently waiting on autopsy reports. The child was taken to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation late…
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In NY Stops More than a dozen area residents were among the 18 charged by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Saturday, June 27, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jose R. Becerra Rey, 32, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arre…
14-Year-Old Located After Going Missing In Area 14-Year-Old Located After Going Missing In Area
14-Year-Old Located After Going Missing In Area Update: A 14-year-old who went missing in Northern Westchester has been located. Keon Luke had last been seen on Monday, June 29 at approximately 3 p.m. at the Four Winds Hospital on Route 35 (Cross River Road) in the town of Lewisboro. Friday afternoon, July 3, state police announced he was found and is in good health. Original report: New York State Police are searching for 14-year-old who ran away from a hospital in Northern Westchester. Keon Luke was last seen on Monday, June 29 at approximately 3 p.m. at the Four Winds Hospital on Route 35 (Cross River Road) in the town of Lewisbo…
14-Year-Old Located After Going Missing In Area 14-Year-Old Located After Going Missing In Area
14-Year-Old Located After Going Missing In Area Update: A 14-year-old who went missing in Northern Westchester has been located. Keon Luke had last been seen on Monday, June 29 at approximately 3 p.m. at the Four Winds Hospital on Route 35 (Cross River Road) in the town of Lewisboro. Friday afternoon, July 3, state police announced he was found and is in good health. Original report: New York State Police are searching for 14-year-old who ran away from a hospital in Northern Westchester. Keon Luke was last seen on Monday, June 29 at approximately 3 p.m. at the Four Winds Hospital on Route 35 (Cross River Road) in the town of Lewisbo…
Brand-New Sighting: See Photo Of Bear Talking Trash Brand-New Sighting: See Photo Of Bear Talking Trash
Brand-New Sighting: See Photo Of Bear Talking Trash This month alone, there have been more than a dozen reported black bear sightings in the area. Including at a golf course. And now, even a cemetery. The sighting, reported on Saturday, June 27, happened in Northern Westchester in the area of Croton Dam Road, said New Castle Police, who captured the bear next to a turned-over garbage can. A couple in Lewisboro reported two bears checking out their trash can outside their home on Kitchawan Road after nightfall earlier this month. They returned two nights later, scattering cans in a plastic bag for recycling. Another bear, captured on camer…
Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stop Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stop
Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stop More than two dozen area residents were among those busted by New York State Police for alleged impaired driving over the holiday weekend. Local residents charged:  Westchester County On May 22, the State Police from Cortlandt arrested Ricardo L. Figueroa, 34, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWAI Drugs, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and in possession of approximately 0.6 gr…
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…