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Chase Ends In Crash: Suspects Flee To Shopping Center, Boat Dock In Westchester, Police Say Chase Ends In Crash: Suspects Flee To Shopping Center, Boat Dock In Westchester, Police Say
Chase Ends In Crash: Suspects Flee To Shopping Center, Boat Dock In Westchester, Police Say A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a dramatic foot pursuit and multiple arrests in Westchester after the car crashed and suspects scattered across the neighborhood, police said.  The incident began around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 21, when Eastchester Police were alerted about a vehicle stolen out of Mount Vernon. The car had fled from Mount Vernon Police and was spotted heading north on White Plains Road into Bronxville, the Eastchester Police Department said in an announcement on Wednesday, April 23.  Eastchester officers found the vehicle near Leewood Driv…
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said. The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking. The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During NJ Crime Spree A New York man living in Atlantic City turned a Jersey Shore crime spree into chaos—smashing into an Audi, trying to yank a woman from her car, and climbing into a patrol cruiser before being dragged out by officers, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced on Wednesday, April 16. Andrew Williams, 45, pleaded guilty to eluding, burglary, and fraudulent use of a credit card after his wild day in Brick and Stafford townships on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Stolen Wallets, Crashed Van, Attempted Carjacking It all started when an off-duty Brick Township officer saw two men near a blaring…
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes The US supply of new and used vehicles is quickly declining after car shoppers rushed to make purchases before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs shook the auto industry, setting the stage for a costly summer. New-vehicle stock fell to 2.69 million units by Tuesday, April 1, according to auto data company Cox Automotive. That was down 10.2% from the start of March and 2.4% lower than the same time in 2024. Buyers flooded showrooms in the final week of March, driven by seasonal trends and fears of price hikes tied to Trump's rapidly changing tariffs. "With import tariffs no…
Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida
Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida The identities have been released of three people who were killed when a small aircraft crashed near a busy stretch of I-95 in Florida. The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Boca Raton, and created a large plume of smoke visible for miles. The victims were all those on board the Cessna 310, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said.  They have now been identified as family members Robert Stark, age 81, of Boca Raton, Stephen Stark, age 54, of Delray Beach, Florida, and Brooke Stark, age 17, also of Delray Beach, Florida.  Authorities have not specified who was flyi…
Gun, Drugs Stashed In Electronic Car Seat Compartment Found On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP Gun, Drugs Stashed In Electronic Car Seat Compartment Found On Taconic In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Gun, Drugs Stashed In Electronic Car Seat Compartment Found On Taconic In Hudson Valley: Nysp A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County led to the discovery of a loaded gun and a stash of drugs concealed inside an electronically operated hidden compartment in a car seat, police said. The bust happened on Thursday, April 10, in Putnam Valley, when troopers pulled over a 2007 Toyota traveling northbound for unspecified vehicle and traffic law violations, New York State Police announced on Friday, April 11.  The driver, Modesto E. Martinez, age 33, of East Elmhurst, Queens, was the vehicle's sole occupant, police said. After a State Police K9 named Fortini aler…
Car Hits Building, Starts Fire: Arrest Made In Westchester Crash That Displaced Single Mom Car Hits Building, Starts Fire: Arrest Made In Westchester Crash That Displaced Single Mom
Car Hits Building, Starts Fire: Arrest Made In Westchester Crash That Displaced Single Mom Nearly two weeks after a car slammed into a multi-family home in Westchester and triggered a fire that displaced more than a dozen residents, police say they’ve caught the driver who fled from the scene. On Monday, April 8, 33-year-old Tevin Mackey of Ossining turned himself in to police in connection with the crash, which happened at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, when a 2011 Subaru Impreza barreled into the corner of a home at 62 South Highland Ave., Ossining Police announced on Tuesday, April 8.  The Impreza struck the building’s utility connections in the crash,&…
Early-Morning Car Fire Under Investigation In Westchester Early-Morning Car Fire Under Investigation In Westchester
Early-Morning Car Fire Under Investigation In Westchester Authorities in Westchester County are investigating an early-morning car fire that left a vehicle fully engulfed in flames on a residential street.  The blaze was reported around 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, on Lavender Lane in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  Responding officers and firefighters arrived to find a 2014 Dodge Durango fully on fire. Rye Fire Department crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation. The…
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan There will be no new Land Rover or Jaguar vehicles heading to the US, as the automaker has announced a pause in shipments amid recently imposed tariffs by the president. Britain-based Jaguar Land Rover Automotive said over the weekend that later this month, the company will temporarily cease shipping vehicles to the US as it considers the consequences of the tariffs moving forward. “The USA is an important market for JLR’s luxury brands,” the company said in a statement to NPR. “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are taking some short-term actions in…
Driver Plunges Pickup Down Niagara Gorge — But That's Not The Shocking Part Driver Plunges Pickup Down Niagara Gorge — But That's Not The Shocking Part
Driver Plunges Pickup Down Niagara Gorge — But That's Not The Shocking Part A 42-year-old man drove his pickup truck into the Niagara Gorge on Wednesday evening, April 2, according to the New York State Park Police. Oh, and he survived. At 6:25 p.m., officers responded to a medical call outside the Aquarium of Niagara in Niagara Falls State Park. When they arrived, they found the Niagara Falls resident suffering from injuries “consistent with an accident.”  Police determined that the man had driven a 2008 Toyota Tundra through a fence and into the gorge near Depot Avenue, by the Whirlpool Bridge. Incredibly, the man managed to climb out of the gorge on his own. H…
Car Crashes Into 2 Homes In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized Car Crashes Into 2 Homes In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized
Car Crashes Into 2 Homes In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized Emergency crews responded to a startling scene in Dutchess County on Thursday afternoon, April 3, after a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into two houses. The incident happened in Beacon around 12:52 p.m., when the Beacon Fire Department, Beacon Volunteer Ambulance, and City of Beacon Medic 1 were dispatched to Washington Avenue for a report of a car accident involving residential structures.  According to the Beacon Fire Department,  first responders found that a vehicle had veered off the road, smashed through a section of fencing, continued through a front yard patio, and …
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla has delivered significantly fewer vehicles to start 2025 amid its biggest sales drop in years, as the company led by billionaire Elon Musk faces massive protests, boycotts, and production delays. Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, the electric automaker said in a news release on Wednesday, April 2. Those deliveries are down 13% from 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company blamed the shortfall on upgrades to manufacturing facilities. "While the changeover of Model Y lines across a…
Cocaine Bust: Woman, 27, Caught With Several Grams In Taconic Parkway Traffic Stop, Police Say Cocaine Bust: Woman, 27, Caught With Several Grams In Taconic Parkway Traffic Stop, Police Say
Cocaine Bust: Woman, 27, Caught With Several Grams In Taconic Parkway Traffic Stop, Police Say A 27-year-old woman is facing felony drug charges after being pulled over in Dutchess County, police said.  The arrest happened on Sunday, March 30, when a trooper stopped a 2024 Toyota traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in LaGrange for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 1.  The driver, Angelica M. Vivo, age 27, of the Bronx, was found with around 9.2 grams of cocaine during the stop, according to police.  Vivo was arrested and charged with: Fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; Seventh-degree criminal p…
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources A former Brooklyn wig influencer has been charged in a horrific crash that killed a mother and two of her young daughters while critically injuring her son on Ocean Parkway, while driving on a suspended license, according to the NYPD and Daily Voice sources. Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested Saturday, March 29, after police say she blew through a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway and slammed into a Toyota Camry before plowing into a family in a marked crosswalk just after 1 p.m. The victims — Natasha Saada, 34, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Deborah, 5 — were pronounced dead at Mai…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made autos, the latest in a chaotic series of tariff threats and trade war escalations that have fueled significant economic turmoil and anxiety. Trump signed an executive order to place the tariffs on cars and light trucks at the White House on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The tariffs go into effect Wednesday, Apr. 2, and the US will begin collecting duties on the following day. The measure builds on the existing 2.5% auto tariffs, which Trump has claimed would generate more than $100 billion in new annual revenue for the…
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles at record levels as criticism mounts against the company and billionaire CEO Elon Musk, according to new data. March has marked the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward new or used purchases at dealerships for other automakers, according to car shopping website Edmunds. The site, which receives more than 20 million monthly views, said interest in Tesla's brand is dipping and consumer loyalty is weakening. Tesla's share of vehicle trade-ins from model year 2017 or later remained steady throughout 2024, starting at 0.5 percent …
Man Gets Arson Charge After Suspicious Car Fires Near Library In Westchester (UPDATE) Man Gets Arson Charge After Suspicious Car Fires Near Library In Westchester (UPDATE)
Man Gets Arson Charge After Suspicious Car Fires Near Library In Westchester (Update) This story has been updated.  A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious vehicle fire that destroyed two cars near a public library in Westchester, police announced. Mark Turner, 55, of New Rochelle, was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 18, after investigators determined that his BMW SUV was the source of the blaze on Lawton Street, behind the CVS pharmacy and near the New Rochelle Public Library, according to the New Rochelle Police Department.  According to police, the fire erupted around 7:15 p.m., fully engulfing Turner's BMW and spreading to anot…
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall A transmission defect in more than 90,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles could cause the front wheels to lock up while driving, increasing crash risks, officials said. The recall affects about 90,081 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro models equipped with a 10-speed transmission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. According to NHTSA, internal transmission damage could lead to sudden wheel lock-up, creating a serious hazard for drivers. To fix the issue, GM will install transmission control module monitoring…
Car Crashes Into Swimming Pool At Fitness Center In Briarcliff (DEVELOPING) Car Crashes Into Swimming Pool At Fitness Center In Briarcliff (DEVELOPING)
Car Crashes Into Pool At Club Fit Briarcliff (Developing) A car ended up in an indoor swimming pool after crashing into a Westchester fitness center.  The crash happened on Friday, March 7, at around 12:30 p.m., when a vehicle crashed into Club Fit at 584 North State Rd.  The car ended up in one of the building's indoor pools, as shown in a photo from the scene taken by eyewitness Christopher Tucker.  No one was injured, according to the Ossining Police Department.  It is not yet clear how the car ended up in the fitness center. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for more information.  This is a developing story…
Hollywood Calling: Steven Spielberg’s Latest Film Needs Extras In Hudson Valley Hollywood Calling: Steven Spielberg’s Latest Film Needs Extras In Hudson Valley
Hollywood Calling: Steven Spielberg’s Latest Film Needs Extras In Hudson Valley Ever dreamed of rubbing elbows with Hollywood’s biggest names—or at least appearing in the background of their next blockbuster? Now’s your chance! Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is on the hunt for Hudson Valley locals to appear as extras in the upcoming feature film NON-VIEW, directed by none other than Steven Spielberg and starring Emily Blunt. Filming is set to take place in Catskill and Haines Falls on Wednesday, April 9 and Friday, April 11. The casting team is seeking extras to play hotel guests, diner patrons, and drivers with cars to help bring the scenes to life. No experience? No p…
Best Auto Repair In Westchester County In 2024: Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc. Best Auto Repair In Westchester County In 2024: Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc.
Best Auto Repair In Westchester County In 2024: Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc. We are thrilled to announce that Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc. has been named Best Auto Repair in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded in 1974 by Fred Indorf, the shop has grown from a small operation into a well-respected repair center that combines decades of hands-on expertise with modern automotive technology, according to its website.  The business has succeeded thanks to the trust of its customers and the competence and top-notch customer care of its staff, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Bes…
$13K Fraud: Ex-Husband Accused In Car Blaze Gets Larceny Charges In Croton, Police Say $13K Fraud: Ex-Husband Accused In Car Blaze Gets Larceny Charges In Croton, Police Say
$13K Fraud: Ex-Husband Accused In Car Blaze Gets Larceny Charges In Croton, Police Say A man already accused of setting fire to his ex-wife's car has now been charged with bank fraud and grand larceny in Westchester, authorities said.  Hari Valdez, 34, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after Croton-on-Hudson Police linked him to unauthorized bank transactions totaling $13,000, the department said on Friday, Feb. 28.  The case began earlier in February, when a Croton resident reported two fraudulent withdrawals totaling $4,000 from their bank account. As detectives investigated, they uncovered four additional fraudulent transactions connected to businesses in New Roc…
Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles
Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles More than 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles in the United States are being recalled. The move follows an announcement made by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday, Feb. 28, which highlighted that the recalled electric vehicles fail to display some gear positions.  This oversight poses a significant safety risk, as it could result in the cars rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged. The recall specifically impacts fully electric Volkswagen 2021-2023 ID.4, and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles, the NHTSA said. A safety reca…
Victim's Ex Accused Of Setting Her Car On Fire At Westchester Parking Garage: Police Victim's Ex Accused Of Setting Her Car On Fire At Westchester Parking Garage: Police
Victim's Ex Accused Of Setting Her Car On Fire At Westchester Parking Garage: Police A 34-year-old man faces arson charges after allegedly setting fire to his ex-wife’s car inside a Westchester parking garage, police said. The incident happened on Sunday, Feb. 16, around 12:47 p.m., when a vehicle caught on fire at the parking garage located at 325 Huguenot St., New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26.  By the time officers arrived, the New Rochelle Fire Department had already extinguished the blaze inside a 2024 BMW belonging to a resident of the building, according to Coyne. Following an investigation, detectives identified the w…
NY Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay NY Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay
NY Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay Many homeowners in the Northeast are paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, with New Jersey topping the list for the largest tax burden, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Property Taxes by State on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The study compared real estate and vehicle property taxes across the US, ranking New Jersey 51st — dead last when counting Washington, DC — for homeownership costs.  Garden State homeowners pay an average of $9,541 in annual property taxes on a median-priced home, more than three times the national average of $2,969. "Som…
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts As Tesla's stock slides and the company faces growing scrutiny over safety issues, another recall has been issued due to more crash risks in its vehicles, officials said. Tesla has recalled 376,241 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The Teslas are at risk of losing their power steering assist. A flaw in the printed circuit board of the electronic power steering assist could cause power steering failure when the vehicle stops and then accelerates again. "A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low…
Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: NYSP Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: NYSP
Ex-BF Wanted In PA Mom's Murder Leads Pursuit, Arrested After Crashing In Westchester: Nysp A Philadelphia man who has been wanted in the killing of his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last year, was arrested in Westchester County, NY following a routine motor vehicle stop and brief police pursuit, authorities said. Geovanni Otero, 29, is accused of killing Melody Rivera, 29, who a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 2024, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.  On Saturday, Feb. 15, Otero was behind the wh…
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Westchester Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22 Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Westchester Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Westchester Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22 Christopher Katz, a 22-year-old Capitol Police recruit officer and Army Reserve lieutenant from Northern Westchester, is being remembered as someone who spent his life protecting others following his death in a crash earlier this month.  Katz, a 22-year-old resident of Crompond, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, in a car crash near the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glen County, Georgia. Katz, a recruit officer for the United States Capitol Police, was leaving the base with fellow officers when the accident occurred, according to his obituary. A graduate of Walter Pan…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…
‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery ‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery
‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery A 10-year-old boy critically injured when debris from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia struck his family’s car is awake and asking about his 4-year-old sister, his family said. Andre Howard III Severely Injured In Crash Andre Howard III was inside a car with his family near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard when the Learjet 55 exploded upon impact after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday, Jan. 31. A piece of debris from the fiery wreckage smashed through the windshield, piercing Andre’s head as he tried to shield his little sister. He…
Fender Bender Leads To DWI Charge For 71-Year-Old In Westchester: Police Fender Bender Leads To DWI Charge For 71-Year-Old In Westchester: Police
Fender Bender Leads To DWI Charge For 71-Year-Old In Westchester: Police A 71-year-old Putnam County man is facing charges for allegedly driving while intoxicated in Northern Westchester following a crash, police announced. Gary Shames, of Mahopac, was arrested following an investigation into a possible motor vehicle crash in Yorktown on Friday, Jan. 31, around 6:20 p.m., the Yorktown Police Department said on Monday, Feb. 3. Authorities responded to the area of Route 6 and Windsor Road for the reported crash. Upon arrival, officers identified Shames as the driver of the involved vehicle and determined he had been operating the car while intoxicated, police said…