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Retired Officer From Westchester Remembered: 'Respected, Committed'
A police department in Westchester is mourning retired Officer Robert J. Higle, a dedicated public servant who spent decades protecting his community and giving back in countless ways.
Higle, a lifelong resident of Sleepy Hollow, died on Saturday, March 15, after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses, according to his obituary. He was 70 years old.
Born on February 2, 1954, Higle graduated from Sleepy Hollow High School in 1972 before beginning a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. In 1980, he joined the Irvington Police Department, where he served with honor and d…
Pirate's Booty Founder Declares Himself Mayor Of Small Long Island Village, Loses To Incumbent
Robert Ehrlich walked into Sea Cliff Village Hall like he owned the place, falsely declaring himself mayor and trying to fire the entire staff, officials said.
Days later, the Pirate's Booty founder lost the Sea Cliff, NY election to incumbent Elena Villafane.
The bizarre stunt unfolded at 9:44 a.m. on Monday, March 10, when Ehrlich and three associates—Jeff Knox, Arthur Liebold, and an unidentified man—marched into Village Hall and announced that he was now in charge, according to a statement from the Village of Sea Cliff (which is just under 2 square miles).
Pirate’s Booty founder Rob…
Town Board Member, Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Dies At 63
Kevin Morgan, a beloved Greenburgh Town Board member, and retired Greenburgh police detective has died.
Morgan, a lifelong resident of Elmsford, died following a short battle with cancer on Thursday, April 4. He was 63.
Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the world lost a good man when Morgan passed away.
"Greenburgh Councilman Kevin Morgan was a good man," he said. "Kevin was a good family man – devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren."
Feiner went on to say that Morgan was a good councilman, a good police officer, and a good neighbor.
"Kevin was extremely we…