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NY Attorney General Begins Process To Seize Trump’s Estate, Golf Course: Report NY Attorney General Begins Process To Seize Trump’s Estate, Golf Course: Report
NY Attorney General Begins Process To Seize Trump’s Estate, Golf Course: Report New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken the first step toward seizing former President Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate, CNN reports. Lawyers from James’ office registered New York’s $454 million civil judgment against Trump In Westchester County Court on Wednesday, March 6, the outlet reports. A Manhattan judge ordered Trump to pay the massive penalty after he, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization were found liable for using “numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation” to inflate his net worth to get better loan terms. The reported move by the AG’s office wo…
K9 Helps Sniff Out Kilogram Of Cocaine Belonging To CT Man: Police K9 Helps Sniff Out Kilogram Of Cocaine Belonging To CT Man: Police
K9 Helps Sniff Out Kilogram Of Cocaine Belonging To CT Man: Police A 25-year-old Connecticut man faces drug charges after authorities found him in possession of a kilogram of cocaine during a Northern Westchester traffic stop, police announced. The arrest resulted from an incident on Monday, Nov. 13, when a New York State Police trooper pulled over a 2014 Toyota Corolla on Interstate 684 in North Castle just after 3 p.m. for a vehicle and traffic law violation, authorities said. According to state police, the trooper and his K9 partner, Fortini, determined that the driver, 25-year-old New Haven County resident John Carlos Javier of Waterbury, had…
Rare Bear Attack: Child Hospitalized In Northern Westchester County Rare Bear Attack: Child Hospitalized In Northern Westchester County
Rare Bear Attack: Child Hospitalized In Northern Westchester County New, updated report: Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home This story has been updated. A child was hospitalized after being attacked by a bear at a Northern Westchester County residence. The rare incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 just after 11:15 a.m., when police in the town of North Castle received a report of the incident at 75 Hickory Kingdom Rd. According to North Castle Police, numerous emergency organizations responded to the scene and treated the child, who was later sent to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries…
HS Football Jacket IDs Northern Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter HS Football Jacket IDs Northern Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter
HS Football Jacket IDs Northern Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter A Hudson Valley man who was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol during the riots in Washington D.C. earlier this month has been identified after being busted wearing his high school letterman’s jacket. Northern Westchester resident Brian Gundersen, age 26, a graduate of Byram Hills High School in Armonk, was charged in connection to his role in the riot after being identified when investigators noticed his jacket in photos and videos from the incident on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Gundersen now faces federal charges that include knowingly entering and remaining on restricted grounds and disord…
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…
Westchester COVID-19 Cases Fall Again: Here's Newest Breakdown By Municipality Westchester COVID-19 Cases Fall Again: Here's Newest Breakdown By Municipality
Westchester Covid-19 Cases Fall Again: Here's Newest Breakdown By Municipality The number of active cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester continues to drop, though there were 29 new deaths, bringing the total to 838 in the county since the outbreak began in early March. On Day 53 of the pandemic, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that there are currently 9,389 active COVID-19 cases, down from 9,852 the day before. Latimer noted that more COVID-19 patients have been released from the hospital after being treated for the virus, and the county has seen a dramatic increase - both positively and negatively - in the past two weeks. “We we…
Active COVID-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality Active COVID-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality
Active Covid-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality The number of active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester has dropped below 10,000 for the first time in at least 10 days. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that there are currently 9,852 COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest mark since the outbreak hit the apex over the past two weeks. There have been 24,656 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westchester since the outbreak began, which has resulted in 809 deaths. Latimer said that there are still more than 1,000 people hospitalized with the virus, though the number continues to drop. Latimer said that while the number o…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester There were 108 new deaths due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester, bringing the countywide total to 743 since the outbreak began. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that there have been more than 70,000 COVID-19 tests administered in the county, which have resulted in 23,803 confirmed cases as of Monday, April 20. 
Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline Though the number of deaths and confirmed cases continues to rise as more tests are administered, Latimer noted that the hospitalization num…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality In Westchester There have now been more than 3,400 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Yonkers, as the total in Westchester climbs to 21,828, according to the state Department of Health. Six COVID-19 patients were dispatched in Westchester in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 1,119 hospitalizations. The state is also reporting 738 people have died in Westchester from the virus since the start of the pandemic. Though the death toll continues rising, Westchester County Executive George Latimer noted that the hospitalization rate has remained relatively steady and appears to be s…
283 COVID-19 Deaths Now Reported In Westchester: New Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality 283 COVID-19 Deaths Now Reported In Westchester: New Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality
283 Covid-19 Deaths Now Reported In Westchester: New Breakdown Of Cases By Municipality The death toll in Westchester continues to rise, even as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has begun plateauing in New York State. Westchester County Executive announced that there have now been 283 deaths reported countywide, as widespread testing continues for the virus. Latimer said that 46,701 people have now been tested for the virus countywide, with 14,804 testing positive for COVID-19. There are currently 1,056 Westchester residents who are hospitalized for the virus, approximately 10 percent. COVID-19 - Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County “Compared to the…
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 With more than 14,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Westchester remains among the counties hit hardest in the country by the virus. Westchester County Executive said that the county has seen 718 area residents hospitalized, while 377 are still being treated as of Monday afternoon, April 6. There have been 211 reported deaths. As earlier reported, Westchester County Executive George Latimer ordered that the flags at all county facilities be flown at half-staff to celebrate and honor the lives of county residents who died from the virus. In response to the outbreak, a ref…
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 Yonkers, with the highest rate of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester, has now surpassed 1,000 for the first time during the pandemic according to new information released by the county. As of Monday, April 6, there have been 43,955 people tested in Westchester, with 13,723 (31 percent) testing positive since the outbreak. There have been 122,031 positive tests statewide. Yonkers’ 1,273 confirmed cases are followed by New Rochelle - which at one point was the epicenter of the virus in the entire state - at 609 cases, Mount Vernon (540), White Plains (339), Greenburg…
COVID-19: New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality A new breakdown of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by municipalities in Westchester has been released. The latest update was released by County Executive George Latimer in a news briefing on Thursday, April 2. (See video above.) There have now been 67 deaths related to the virus in the county. A total of 568 have been hospitalized, with 344 currently hospitalized, and 301 hospitalized in Westchester. Ardsley 26 Bedford 44 Briarcliff Manor 22 Bronxville 25 Buchanan 5 Cortlandt 155 Croton-on-Hudson 22 Dobbs Ferry 59 Eastchester 94 Elmsford 21 Greenburgh 206 Harrison 85 Hastings-o…
COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality
Covid-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality More than 7,000 positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Westchester, second-most in the state outside of New York City, and County Executive George Latimer says the pandemic is spreading across all municipalities. Of those cases, 10 resulted in fatalities, Latimer said. Statewide, there have been 44,635 confirmed cases of COVID-19, nearly 40,000 more than any other state. During his daily briefing on Friday, March 27, Westchester County Executive Latimer highlighted some of the hardest-hit areas Westchester, which has been at the epicenter of the outbreak of CO…
COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality COVID-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality
Covid-19 In Westchester: 10 Fatalities, Rundown Of Cases By Municipality More than 7,000 positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Westchester, second-most in the state outside of New York City, and County Executive George Latimer says the pandemic is spreading across all municipalities. Of those cases, 10 resulted in fatalities, Latimer said. Statewide, there have been 44,635 confirmed cases of COVID-19, nearly 40,000 more than any other state. During his daily briefing on Friday, March 27, Westchester County Executive Latimer highlighted some of the hardest-hit areas Westchester, which has been at the epicenter of the outbreak of CO…
Car Crashes Into DOT Truck In I-684 Construction Zone, Tying Up Traffic For Miles Car Crashes Into DOT Truck In I-684 Construction Zone, Tying Up Traffic For Miles
Car Crashes Into DOT Truck In I-684 Construction Zone, Tying Up Traffic For Miles This story has been updated. Traffic was tied up on I-684 in Westchester after a driver struck a New York State Department of Transportation truck in a construction zone. A southbound crash was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2 near Exit 3 in North Castle, state police said, noting that the NYSDOT was in a marked construction zone.  The crash forced the right and left lanes on I-684 to be closed for the crash investigation. Minor injuries were reported, police said. The right and left lanes will be closed “for an unknown duration” due to the crash, with the center…
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says A proposed toll gantry on a brief stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich has drawn criticism from Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay a toll as high as $20 despite being in the state for only about one mile. The Greenwich toll gantry would be located in between the exit for the Westchester County Airport (Exit 2 in Purchase) on the southbound side and the North Castle border (Exit 3 in Armonk)…
Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich
Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich A hearing has been scheduled as lawmakers in Connecticut get ready for a vote on proposed tolls on state highways, including a gantry on a mile-long stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich. A vote following the hearing could come as soon as next week. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a remote stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay, despite being in the state for only about one mile.  The roadway is the only way to pass the area in either direction, forcing New Yorkers to…
Crash Causes Delays On I-684 Crash Causes Delays On I-684
Crash Causes Delays On I-684 A crash caused southbound delays of up to seven miles on I-684 at the tail-end of the morning commute. The crash took place southbound around 8 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, near Exit 2 for Route 120 in North Castle, said the New York State Police. The right and center lanes were closed immediately after the crash before the center lane was cleared a short time later. All lanes were reopened by 9:45 a.m., with up to two-mile backups remaining. Minor injuries were reported.
Eric, Lara Trump Welcome Baby Girl Eric, Lara Trump Welcome Baby Girl
Eric, Lara Trump Welcome Baby Girl There’s a new Trump in town. Westchester County residents Eric and Lara Trump had their second child, Carolina Dorothy Trump, the couple announced on social media. “@LaraLeaTrump and I are excited to welcome Carolina Dorothy Trump into the world,” Eric tweeted late Monday, Aug. 19. “We love you already!” Lara, 36, announced that she was pregnant in April. Carolina joins the couple’s first-born, 23-month-old Luke, who was born in September 2017. Eric Trump spent much of his life near Byram Lake at Seven Springs, the 230-acre estate his father purchased in 1995. It straddles the t…
Man Killed In Single-Vehicle I-684 Crash Man Killed In Single-Vehicle I-684 Crash
Man Killed In Single-Vehicle I-684 Crash A Westchester man was killed during a single-vehicle crash on I-684 in the town of North Castle. John M. Saunders, 74, of Mamaroneck, was killed around 7:20 p.m., Sunday, July 28 while traveling southbound on the highway, said Trooper AJ Hicks, spokesman for the New York State Police. An initial investigation found that Saunders was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger, in the center lane when he veered right, and then veered across the center lane into the left lane for an unknown reason, Hicks said. The vehicle then struck the center guard rail and rolled over into the median. Saunders was trea…
Video: Curious Black Bear Caught On Camera Making The Rounds In The Area Video: Curious Black Bear Caught On Camera Making The Rounds In The Area
Video: Curious Black Bear Caught On Camera Making The Rounds In The Area A  family enjoyed an unexpected guest when a black bear was caught taking an afternoon stroll through their backyard and into the woods. The bear was caught on surveillance camera in Putnam County at approximately 8:11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, in the backyard of a home in the Millpond Lane area in Kent, the family said. It could be seen sniffing along the ground as it made its way through the yard. In the video, the bear leisurely takes in the lay of the land, looking around while heading towards the trees in the backyard. Other recent sightings in the area have happened in North Cas…
New NY Law Allows US Congress To Access Trump's Tax Returns New NY Law Allows US Congress To Access Trump's Tax Returns
New NY Law Allows US Congress To Access Trump's Tax Returns Legislation that would give the United States Congress access to President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, July 8. "This bill gives Congress the ability to fulfill its Constitutional responsibilities, strengthen our democratic system and ensure that no one is above the law," Cuomo said. "Tax secrecy is paramount — the exception being for bona fide investigative and law enforcement purposes." The bill requires New York officials to release tax returns of public officials that have been requested by congressional tax-related commit…
CT Couple Sentenced For Stealing 500 Pieces Of Mail From Mailboxes CT Couple Sentenced For Stealing 500 Pieces Of Mail From Mailboxes
CT Couple Sentenced For Stealing 500 Pieces Of Mail From Mailboxes A woman and man from Connecticut who were busted with hundreds of pieces of mail during a traffic stop have been sentenced after admitting to robbing “rural” mailboxes in Northern Westchester. Shamaty Pacheco, 20, and Axel Zuniga-Loor, 25, both of Waterbury, have been sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to one count each of criminal possession of stolen property, felonies, in February. Zuniga-Loor has been behind bars since his arrest. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., said that on Feb. 1, Pacheco and Zuniga-Loor stole mail from residents’ “ru…
Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Motorists are advised that various double-lane closures are scheduled on I-684 northbound and southbound. The closures will be in North Castle and Harrison between Exit 1 (Interstate 287/Split to Interstate 684 spur) and Exit 3 (Route 22), daily from Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including s…
Daytime I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled For Weekend Daytime I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled For Weekend
Daytime I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled For Weekend Motorists traveling on I-684 over the weekend may see delays as crews continue construction work in North Castle and Harrison. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, there will be double lane closures on the interstate between exit 1 (I-287) and exit 3 (Route 22), weather permitting. The NYSDOT said that during the maintenance work, there will be delays, and motorists should plan accordingly. There is expected to be traffic control devices, signs and flaggers in the area to assist with the flow of traffic.
Connecticut Couple Admits To Stealing 500 Pieces Of Mail From Mailboxes Connecticut Couple Admits To Stealing 500 Pieces Of Mail From Mailboxes
Connecticut Couple Admits To Stealing 500 Pieces Of Mail From Mailboxes A Connecticut couple busted with hundreds of pieces of mail during a traffic stop have pleaded guilty to felony charges for robbing “rural” mailboxes in Northern Westchester. Shamaty Pacheco, 20, and Axel Zuniga-Loor, 25, both of Waterbury, have pleaded guilty to one count each of criminal possession of stolen property, felonies, after being busted earlier this month. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., said that on Feb. 1, Pacheco and Zuniga-Loor stole mail from residents’ “rural” mailboxes in the Banksville neighborhood of North Castle and in Bedford. During the tr…
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Details Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Details
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Thanksgiving Details New York State Police troopers busted more than two dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the Thanksgiving holiday in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Wednesday, Nov. 21, State Police troopers from Somers arrested James G. Donofrio, 51, of North Castle, for DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in North Castle, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Nov. 23, State Police troopers from Stormville arrested Marki…
Man, Woman Threw Metal Objects At Motorists In Separate I-684 Road-Rage Incidents, Police Say Man, Woman Threw Metal Objects At Motorists In Separate I-684 Road-Rage Incidents, Police Say
Man, Woman Threw Metal Objects At Motorists In Separate I-684 Road-Rage Incidents, Police Say A man and woman are facing charges after being accused of throwing metal objects at motorists in separate and unrelated road-rage incidents that occurred on the same day in different towns on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester. At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 while driving, 42-year-old Carmel resident Luca Racanelli threw a quarter-inch socket wrench at another driver in North Castle, state police said. The victim was struck in the face and sustained minor injuries, according to police. At approximately 3:15 p.m., in a separate incident on I-684 in Bedford, 57-year-old Le…