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Drunk Driver From Stamford Nabbed After Swerving Into Oncoming Lane Several Times: Police Drunk Driver From Stamford Nabbed After Swerving Into Oncoming Lane Several Times: Police
Drunk Driver From Stamford Nabbed After Swerving Into Oncoming Lane Several Times: Police A 57-year-old Connecticut man faces drunk driving charges after swerving into the oncoming lane on a busy road in Northern Westchester, police announced. Fairfield County resident Dwan Christopher Alexander was arrested on Saturday, March 30 after he was caught driving while intoxicated on Route 118 in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, April 3.  According to the department, just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the area of Route 35 for a reported drunk driver seen swerving in the roadway and entering the opposing lane of traffic several times.  …
Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police
Drunk Driver From Stamford Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Intersection: Police A 45-year-old Fairfield County man faces drunk driving charges after authorities found him driving a disabled car at a busy Northern Westchester intersection, police announced.  Stamford resident Phillip Walsh was arrested for DWI in connection with an incident in Yorktown on Saturday, March 2, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, March 12. According to police, at around 6:30 a.m. on the day of Walsh's arrest, officers found a disabled vehicle in the roadway at the intersection of Underhill Avenue and Route 118 (Saw Mill River Road). Officers identified Walsh as the driver and determi…
NY Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog NY Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog
NY Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog New Update: Woman Who Died Trying To Save Dog In Hudson Valley Flash Flood Remembered For 'Generous Heart' The one fatality confirmed after the epicenter of a severe storm system hit the Hudson Valley region has been identified as a 35-year-old woman trying to rescue her dog in Orange County amid flash flooding and torrential downpours. "She came out, seeing her house was taking on too much water," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a news conference in the village of Highland Falls, which borders West Point, and was one of the communities hit hardest. "She was with her dog and her…
Missing Teen Found Safe In Fairfield County Missing Teen Found Safe In Fairfield County
Missing Teen Found Safe In Fairfield County A missing Westchester teen who had been gone for more than a week has been found by police. Northern Westchester resident Kristan “John John” Lee, age 15, of Yorktown, went missing on the night of Thursday, Aug 4. After receiving the notice, Yorktown detectives immediately began an intensive investigation by checking social media, notifying neighboring cities and states as well as New York City and state and federal officials, said Chief Robert Noble of the Yorktown Police. Information was developed leading police to believe Lee was in Connecticut. Officers checked a suspected neighborhood…
Police Issue Alert For Missing Teen Who Took Train To Fairfield County Police Issue Alert For Missing Teen Who Took Train To Fairfield County
Police Issue Alert For Missing Teen Who Took Train To Fairfield County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing. Northern Westchester resident Kristan “John John” Lee, of Yorktown, was announced missing Sunday, Aug. 7, by Yorktown Police. It’s believed that Lee took an Uber to Port Chester before boarding a train to Norwalk, Connecticut, police said. Police released a photo showing him wearing the same outfit that he was last seen in, according to relatives. Investigators don’t believe the boy is in danger but asked anyone with information to contact Yorktown Police at 914-962-4141. Shar…
Fairfield County Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Roadway, Police Say Fairfield County Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Roadway, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Drove Drunk With Two Kids In Vehicle On Busy Roadway, Police Say A man from the region has been arrested for alleged aggravated DWI after his two children got out of the vehicle on a busy roadway because they were afraid of crashing, police say. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Yorktown on Saturday, July 23 on Route 6. Fairfield County resident Christopher Mangan, age 47, of Stamford, was arrested and charged after police received a welfare check request after she received a call from them, said the Yorktown Police. The children, a 14-year-old girl, and an 11-year-old boy called their mother saying they were scared because their…
Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name
Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name First Donald Trump was ousted from the Oval Office, now his name is being stripped from one of his organization's Westchester condo complexes. Unit owners in the 35-story Trump Tower at City Center in White Plains reportedly voted to drop the controversial former president's name, leading them to remove his title from the building entirely. More than two-thirds of the unit owners in the building voted in favor of removing the Trump moniker, with many citing the Jan. 6 insurrection of the former president’s supporters at the US Capitol as their reasoning for canceling him. There had reporte…
Ocasio-Cortez Raises Security Concerns After Confrontation With Controversial Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Raises Security Concerns After Confrontation With Controversial Congresswoman
Ocasio-Cortez Raises Security Concerns After Confrontation With Controversial Congresswoman New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised security concerns after getting into a heated confrontation with controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Washington Post reported that Greene, a Republican from Georgia, attempted to confront the New York Democrat outside the House chamber on Wednesday afternoon, May 12 shouting to get her attention twice while accusing her of supporting Antifa and Black Lives Matter, calling them “terrorists.” Greene, age 46, also reportedly shouted that Ocasio-Cortez was failing to defend her “radical socialist” beliefs by declining t…
New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester
New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester A long-standing rumor will soon become reality as Trader Joe’s is coming to Northern Westchester. Yorktown Town Supervisor Matt Slater confirmed that the building department has received plans for a new supermarket to be constructed on Crompond Road (Route 202) following months of construction at the shopping center. Trader Joe’s will join a shopping center at 3200 Crompond Road that has welcomed a new Lowe’s location and Starbucks within the past two years.  The nearest Trader Joe’s locations to the one being constructed in Yorktown Heights are in Southern Westchester, in Hartsdale, …
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…
Fairfield Man Points AR-15-Style Rifle In Road-Rage Incident, Police Say Fairfield Man Points AR-15-Style Rifle In Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
Fairfield Man Points AR-15-Style Rifle In Road-Rage Incident, Police Say A 32-year-old man charged with menacing turned himself in several months after police received a report he had pointed an AR-15-style rifle at the victim. The incident leading to the arrest of Fairfield County resident Christian R. Dibona, of Fairfield, began on Friday, Jan. 31, in Northern Westchester when police responded to a report of road rage in Yorktown, said the Yorktown Police.  Following an investigation, police found that Dibona allegedly pointed the black rifle at the victim, Yorktown Police said. Dibona voluntarily responded to the Yorktown Police Department on Tuesday, A…
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…
Danbury Woman, Brewster Man Accused Of Stealing $1.8K In Items From Lowe's Danbury Woman, Brewster Man Accused Of Stealing $1.8K In Items From Lowe's
Danbury Woman, Brewster Man Accused Of Stealing $1.8K In Items From Lowe's A man and a woman have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,800 in merchandise from an area Lowe's store. Peter Vetere, 47, of Brewster, and Carrie Walencik, of Danbury, Connecticut, were arrested by Yorktown Police on Friday, April 10, after receiving a theft complaint from the Lowe's in Yorktown, said Yorktown Police. According to police, store managers contacted the department on Thursday, April 9 to report that Vetere and Walencik had alleged stolen merchandise and left the store.  The next day, Friday, police were notified that the duo was back in the store. Officers…
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…
Two From Danbury Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops Two From Danbury Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops
Two From Danbury Charged With Drunk Driving In NY Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over the weekend, removing 22 allegedly impaired drivers - including 18 from the area - from Hudson Valley roadways. Local drivers facing charges include: Westchester County On Saturday, December 7, State Police from Wappinger arrested Angel A. Onofre Quezada, 21, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a class E felony. He was traveling on Dayton Lane 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 alcohol, and was subseque…
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Police agencies are issuing warnings of a new Apple scam targeting iPhone users. An alert has been issued cautioning that users have been receiving phone calls from fraudsters who make the call from a spoofed number that comes across the screen as “Apple.” According to police, you’re told that your account has been compromised or some other issue exists with your iPhone, laptop or other devices. The purported remedy is to purchase gift cards, and provide the serial numbers of said gift cards to the scammer on the other end of the phone. In Westchester, a Yorktown resident recently re…
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops
Four Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Stops New York State Police troopers arrested 20 drivers in the area for allegedly driving while impaired. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 11, State Police from Somers arrested Joseph Salerno, 51, of Lewisboro, for DWI. He was traveling on Old Pond Road in the town of Lewisboro, when he was interviewed during a welfare check. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Shannon R. Bishop, 27, of Cortlandt, for DWI. She was traveling on State Rou…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
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…
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several area motorists were among two dozen busted by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley for alleged impaired driving. Local residents facing charges include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Feb. 23 State Police troopers from Livingston arrested Michael S. Grant, 31, of Elmsford, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Feb. 23, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Antonio S. Vida…
A Good Dog Rescue's Lisa Smith Is A Dog's Best Friend A Good Dog Rescue's Lisa Smith Is A Dog's Best Friend
A Good Dog Rescue's Lisa Smith Is A Dog's Best Friend Lisa Smith knows dogs. The Ossining resident has fostered dogs for the past eight years, working with eight major rescue organizations in the area. She is co-owner of Canine Kindergarten, a doggie daycare started over 15 years ago in Verplanck and now with two additional locations in Mount Kisco and Yorktown. And, as of October of last year, Smith is the founder of A Good Dog Rescue. Since she started, Smith has adopted out over 1,000 dogs in the tri-state area, doing about 10 adoptions a week (with an adoption costing new owners about $200 to $450). Smith finds most of her foster dogs from…