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Police Use Vehicle Pieces To Catch Suspect In Fatal NYE Hit-Run In Northern Westchester
A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a Northern Westchester hit-run that left a man dead, police announced.
The suspect, a resident of Newark, New Jersey whose name was not released, was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 31, and charged in connection with a fatal hit-run that happened in Croton-on-Hudson earlier in the day, Croton-on-Hudson Police announced on Tuesday, Jan, 2.
According to the department, around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, authorities found an unresponsive, unidentified male pedestrian lying on the road on Route 9 North just south of the Croton Point Avenue exit.&n…
Popular BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant In Northern Westchester
A popular smokehouse in Northern Westchester is undertaking a truly transformative New Year's resolution, as it will soon be turning into a Thai restaurant.
Peekskill Smokehouse, located at 15 North Division St., will be transforming into "Thaimeless Thai" in 2024, the owners announced on social media earlier in December.
To make the change, the smokehouse will close for a brief hiatus beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the owners added.
"During this brief hiatus, our talented team will be working their magic to unveil a brand-new menu, train in the art of Thai cuisine, and sprinkle s…
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Northern Westchester After One Last Event
A brewery in Northern Westchester that served as the site of countless beloved memories for visitors has closed for good.
Peekskill Brewery, located at 47 South Water St. in Peekskill, announced its permanent closure on Monday, Nov. 27 in a post on social media.
In their post, the owners did not give a reason for the closure but thanked those who came to the brewery's last "Kick the Keg" Happy Hour event held on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
"Thank you all for your posts, emails, phone calls," the owners wrote, adding, "We wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday Season!"
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Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Northern Westchester Home, Police Say
A man faces several charges after a large quantity of phencyclidine and more than $80,000 in cash were seized from his Northern Westchester home, police announced.
The arrest resulted from the execution of a search warrant at a Peekskill residence on Brown Street on Thursday, Nov, 9, Peekskill Police announced.
As a result of the search, a large amount of suspected phencyclidine (PCP) and more than $80,000 in US currency were seized, authorities said, adding that the search was part of an extensive investigation into the sale of PCP in and around Peekskill.
The resid…
Winner Winner: $50K Third-Prize Powerball Ticket Sold In This Northern Westchester Store
A lottery player struck it big after purchasing a third-prize-winning Powerball ticket from a store in Northern Westchester.
The third-prize ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Peekskill for the drawing on Monday, Oct. 9, the New York Lottery announced.
For those wondering where the ticket was bought, the purchase was made at Beach Wines & Liquors located at 1885 East Main St. (Route 6).
The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 16, 34, 46, 55, 67, and a Powerball of 14.
Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball…
4 Nabbed For DWI In Hudson Valley: Wrong-Way Driving, Mailbox Damage Among Offenses, Police Say
Four people, including Westchester and Fairfield County residents, face various charges after they were caught driving while intoxicated in the Hudson Valley, police said.
The arrests all happened in Putnam County over both Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 22.
The following people were arrested, according to sheriff's deputies:
Fairfield County resident Michael F. Bautista-Zumba, age 23, of Danbury, was arrested on Saturday around 2:10 a.m. after authorities saw him allegedly travel from his lane in an unsafe…
