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Beloved Westchester Teacher Remembered For Positive Energy, Impact On Students Beloved Westchester Teacher Remembered For Positive Energy, Impact On Students
Beloved Westchester Teacher Remembered For Positive Energy, Impact On Students A beloved teacher who was a fixture at a Northern Westchester high school for decades is being remembered for her contagious positive energy and her tremendous impact on her students throughout her long career.   Elizabeth “Betsy” Groat of Ho-Ho-Kus in Bergen County died on Wednesday, Oct. 30 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.   Groat, who taught physical education and coached at Westlake High School in Thornwood, dedicated 38 years to inspiring and supporting student-athletes in the Mount Pleasant School District, according to a GoFundMe page created in her honor that i…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Lucky Winner For Life: Lottery Ticket Worth At Least $7M Sold At Store In Westchester Lucky Winner For Life: Lottery Ticket Worth At Least $7M Sold At Store In Westchester
Lucky Winner For Life: Lottery Ticket Worth At Least $7M Sold At Store In Westchester A lucky visitor to a store in Northern Westchester is set to receive a thousand dollars every day after buying a winning lottery ticket.  A Cash4Life top-prize-winning lottery ticket worth a guaranteed minimum of $7 million was sold in Thornwood for the drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 20, New York Lottery officials announced.  Officials added that the ticket was sold at 618 Columbus Avenue Stationery at 618 Columbus Ave. in Thornwood.  Wednesday's winning numbers were 27 28 38 39 55 with a Cash Ball of 01. 

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Longtime Westchester Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 Beloved Longtime Westchester Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67
Beloved Longtime Westchester Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 A business in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a former employee who spent more than four decades leaving a large impact on people during something as routine as a hardware store visit.  Pleasantville resident Cindy Hite, who spent more than 40 years working at Berger Hardware in Hawthorne, died on Monday, Oct. 14 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in White Plains in 1957, Hite graduated from Westlake High School in Thornwood in 1975 before going on to earn her associate's degree at Westchester Community College in Valhalla.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Westchester Eatery: Here's When Husband-Wife Team To Open New Westchester Eatery: Here's When
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Westchester Eatery: Here's When A husband and wife who have already seen success in the restaurant business are set to open another eatery in Northern Westchester with a Spanish flair. Vida Restaurant, owned by Marc Taxiera and Brianne Meyers-Taxiera, will open in late October at 14 Marble Ave. in Thornwood. The eatery will be run by the same team that opened Augustine's Salumeria in Mamaroneck in 2022 and will offer Spanish cuisine, including modern interpretations of tapas, which are small appetizers. Some examples of these that will be offered by Vida include papas brava, which consist of smashed crispy potato bites; …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Westchester Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Westchester
Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Westchester Thanks to quick action from firefighters, a Northern Westchester home remained unscathed after a car burst into flames inside its garage.  The blaze began on Tuesday, July 30, just before 7 p.m., when a vehicle went up in flames inside a Chappaqua residence on North Way, according to the Chappaqua Fire Department. Responding fire crews found smoke pouring from the home's garage and were able to knock out the flames inside the car. Firefighters then pushed the vehicle out into the driveway and hosed it down to make sure the blaze was completely out.  After the car fire was de…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Mom From Westchester Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon' Beloved Mom From Westchester Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon'
Beloved Mom From Westchester Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon' A much-loved mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered as a selfless, delightful person who was always ready to spend her time helping others. Thornwood resident Christina Nassar died on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the age of 45, according to her obituary. Born in 1978, Nassar was raised in Yonkers before eventually marrying Kal Nassar in 2007 and moving with him to Thornwood. There, they welcomed their three children, Nicole, Christopher, and Joseph.  Those who knew Nassar knew that she was a deeply caring mother who always went out of her way for others, especiall…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response
Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response A town in Northern Westchester will be stepping up police patrols in an effort to curb an increase in vehicle theft incidents, officials announced. The town of Mount Pleasant will soon have an increased police presence in residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Friday, Oct. 13.  The patrols will cover areas across the town's approximately 30 square miles, including Hawthorne, Thornwood, Valhalla, Pocantico Hills, and surrounding areas.  "We are being proactive in terms of assuring our police patrols are visible and actively …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Cars Go Up In Flames At School In Westchester Cars Go Up In Flames At School In Westchester
Cars Go Up In Flames At School In Westchester A raging blaze involving two cars sent firefighters on an early morning trip to a school in Northern Westchester.  The fire happened on Sunday, July 9 around 1:30 a.m., when members of the Valhalla Fire Department were sent to the EF Academy in Thornwood, where a vehicle had gone up in flames in the parking lot.  While on their way to the school, firefighters then learned that the blaze had spread to a second car.  Once they arrived at the scene, crews were able to quickly extinguish the flames and remove the vehicles from the area, the department reported. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Hospitalized After Car Flips On Roof In 3-Vehicle Crash On Parkway In Westchester 2 Hospitalized After Car Flips On Roof In 3-Vehicle Crash On Parkway In Westchester
2 Hospitalized After Car Flips On Roof In 3-Vehicle Crash On Parkway In Westchester A three-car crash on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester caused one vehicle to flip on its roof and left two people hospitalized.  The crash happened on Monday night, April 17 around 8 p.m. on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua near Route 120, and was started when a Toyota SUV driven by a 25-year-old Thornwood man was cut off by another vehicle, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. This caused the SUV to swerve into the left lane and sideswipe a Lexus SUV driven by a 71-year-old Pleasantville man and another vehicle …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Westchester County Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize Westchester County Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize
Westchester County Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize A Westchester County woman has claimed a $3 million New York Lottery prize. Kathleen Rosa, of Thornwood, won the Megaplier prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the July 22 Mega Millions drawing, state lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16.  Rosa received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,953,001 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery said the winning numbers for that evening’s drawing were 14 40 60 64 66 Mega Ball 16. The lottery ticket was purchased in Dutchess County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. (Unit 9) in Fishki…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Family Sues Prestigious Westchester Academy Over Son's Suicide Family Sues Prestigious Westchester Academy Over Son's Suicide
Family Sues Prestigious Westchester Academy Over Son's Suicide The family of a student from Italy who died by suicide at a prestigious New York academy in Westchester County after being disciplined for alleged cheating has filed a lawsuit against the school. Claudio Mandia, age 17, died in Westchester County around 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17 at the EF Academy in Thornwood. The family's attorney, George Bochetto, said on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the family has filed a civil action in the Westchester County Supreme Court against the academy for the wrongful death of Mandia. Earlier report: Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suic…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suicide Considers Legal Action Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suicide Considers Legal Action
Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suicide Considers Legal Action The family of an Italian teen who was a student at a prestigious New York academy has issued a statement following his death by suicide after allegedly being placed in isolation. The incident took place in Westchester County around 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17 at the EF Academy in Thornwood, according to Chief Paul J. Oliva, of the Mount Pleasant Police. When police responded to a call of a suicidal person, Claudio Mandia, age 17, of Salerno, Italy, was found dead in a room at EF Academy on the eve of his 18th birthday, Oliva said.  He died from hanging, Oliva said. See Earlier Story: S…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Funeral Arrangements Announced For 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Westchester Funeral Arrangements Announced For 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Westchester
Funeral Arrangements Announced For 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Westchester Funeral services have been scheduled for a 26-year-old firefighter from Northern Westchester who died after a fire broke out at his home on Thanksgiving morning. Sean Carroll, a firefighter with the Thornwood Fire Department, died after a blaze broke out in the basement of his home in Thornwood on Thursday, Nov. 25, authorities reported. Our condolences are sent for Sgt. Carroll of @ryebrookpd, the members of the @thornwoodfd, and the entire Carroll family... Posted by Eastchester Police Department on Saturday, November 27, 2021 Earlier report - 26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaz…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Westchester Home 26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Westchester Home
26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Westchester Home A young firefighter died after a blaze broke out at his home in Westchester County on Thanksgiving morning. Sean Carroll was 26 years old. The fire began in the basement of the Carroll home in Thornwood in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 25, according to authorities. "First responding fire department members were able to evacuate Teresa Carroll and Connor Carroll who were asleep during the time of the fire," said the Rye Brook Police Benevolent Association, which is hosting an online fundraiser to support the family. "Sadly, Sean Carroll who was asleep in the basement, passed away."…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
New Mural Honors Slain Pace University Football Player New Mural Honors Slain Pace University Football Player
New Mural Honors Slain Pace University Football Player Gone, but not forgotten. Pace University in Westchester County unveiled a mural in their Kessel Student Center to commemorate the memory of Danroy “DJ” Henry, Jr., a student-athlete who was shot and killed by a police officer more than a decade ago. Henry, a junior defensive back on the football team at Pace University's Pleasantville campus, was at a sports bar in neighboring Thornwood with teammates when a fight broke out after their homecoming game in 11 years ago. Danroy "DJ" Henry, 20Justice for DJ Henry Facebook page Pleasantville police officer Aaron Hess remained at the scene,…

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by Zak Failla
News
Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Westchester Town Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Westchester Town
Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Westchester Town A civil discrimination lawsuit filed by the Legion of Christ against a Northern Westchester town has been tossed out after a judge found no credible evidence to back their claims. The New York State Supreme Court dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the religious group against the Town of Mount Pleasant over a dispute about the Legion’s former land in Thornwood. Officials said that the Legion of Christ sued Mount Pleasant for religious discrimination after the Town determined that the Legion’s undeveloped, 161-acre property in Thornwood was taxable. Related story - Thornwood Legion S…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations
Covid-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations With the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine providing health officials with an additional option for vaccinating those eligible, CVS announced it will be expanding its vaccination program to nearly 150 more locations in New York, including many in the Hudson Valley. CVS Pharmacy, which had already been receiving vaccine doses as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which are earmarked for specific chains, announced this week that it will be ramping up its vaccination program due to an increased allocation of the vaccine. Those who are eligible and interested in getting v…

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by Zak Failla
News
HS Senior Killed In Single-Vehicle Westchester Crash HS Senior Killed In Single-Vehicle Westchester Crash
HS Senior Killed In Single-Vehicle Westchester Crash  A teenager was killed in a one-car crash in Northern Westchester, officials said. Police said that Westlake High School senior Sarah Lynch, a member of the class of 2021, was driving in Thornwood on Kensico Road near the intersection of Linda Avenue at approximately noon on Monday, Feb. 15 when she lost control and struck a utility pole. Lynch was treated at the scene and transported to Westchester Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. 
“Sarah was a bright star in the class of 2021, a member of the track team, a familiar face on the 'W,' our monthly broadcasting class …

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by Zak Failla
News
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Westchester's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation in s…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Westchester HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Westchester's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation in s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Overnight Fire Breaks Out At Building In Westchester Overnight Fire Breaks Out At Building In Westchester
Overnight Fire Breaks Out At Building In Westchester All hands were on deck to take down a fire that tore through a Northern Westchester building. Officers from the New Castle Police Department on regular patrol alerted the Chappaqua Fire Department that there was a blaze burning shortly before 1 a.m. on Memorial Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Fire crews from Thornwood, Pleasantville, Millwood and Mount Kisco all responded, with members of the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Westchester EMS, and Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance on scene to provide medical assistance. It was determined that the building was unoccupied at the time the fire b…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Employee At ShopRite In Hudson Valley Tests Positive COVID-19: Employee At ShopRite In Hudson Valley Tests Positive
Covid-19: Employee At ShopRite In Hudson Valley Tests Positive A sixth employee at a ShopRite in the Hudson Valley has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The employee is in Ulster County at the ShopRite location in Ellenville, which remains open. Earlier report - COVID-19: ShopRite Workers At Four Westchester Stores Test Positive "The impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the community of Ellenville has been felt by us all," the store announced. "Many of us know a friend, family member or co-worker who has been affected.  "The same holds true at ShopRite, where a member of our work family – the associates who provide es…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: ShopRite Workers At Four Westchester Stores Test Positive COVID-19: ShopRite Workers At Four Westchester Stores Test Positive
Covid-19: ShopRite Workers At Four Westchester Stores Test Positive Four ShopRite stores in Westchester County have confirmed employees have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The stores in Yonkers, New Rochelle, Thornwood (Mount Pleasant) and Bedford Hills remain open. Store officials said on Facebook any other employee who had contact with the affected employee is on a 14-day self-quarantine. "We have implemented the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended protocol to reduce the spread of the virus," store officials said.  Those steps include requiring the self-quarantine of employees who came in contact for a "prolonged" p…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Players From Westchester Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win First National Title Players From Westchester Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win First National Title
Players From Westchester Help Georgetown Soccer Team Win First National Title It came down to penalties and a miraculous save by a freshman keeper, but three former high school soccer standouts from the area helped lead Georgetown University to the school’s first national championship. Pleasantville’s Dante Polvara, Rye’s Will Sands, who both graduated from the Brunswick School in Greenwich, and Thornwood’s Jack Beer, who was a former captain at Byram Hills High School, took center stage during the biggest game of their lives, helping the Hoyas win 7-6 in penalty kicks against No. 1 Virginia in a game played Sunday night, Dec. 15 in Cary, North Carolina. It was a thr…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Hawthorne Cited For Being A Neighborly Community With Strong Schools In NY Times Story Hawthorne Cited For Being A Neighborly Community With Strong Schools In NY Times Story
Hawthorne Cited For Being A Neighborly Community With Strong Schools In NY Times Story Westchester County’s quaint hamlet of Hawthorne was highlighted in a New York Times real estate story for its strong schools and community values. Hawthorne, which is nestled between the hamlets of Thornwood to the north and Valhalla to the south and east, has about 4,650 residents, according to 2017 census estimates. Carl Fulgenzi, Mount Pleasant’s supervisor, describes the population as a mixture of working-class and white-collar commuters. Hawthorne’s main commercial sector, which includes a car dealership, lodging and various retail stores and restaurants, can be found along Route 9A. “…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast Around And South Of I-287 These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast Around And South Of I-287
These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast Around And South Of I-287 Whether you're in a hurry on a workday or have time to linger over the day's first meal, there are plenty of places to have breakfast in southern. Here's five to try.  Bronxville Diner, 112 Kraft Ave., Bronxville: Highlights here include eight ways to get waffles such as Supreme with peaches and cream as well as 11 various stacks of pancakes. "(A) spectacular diner with a spectacularly accommodating staff and a fun 1950s vibe. Both times I have been here, these guys knocked it outta the park. Their brunch items are great, omelets, Benedicts, pancakes, were all perfect," posted Chris H.…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Risotto, Newly Renovated Thornwood Restaurant, Offers Indoor, Outdoor Dining Risotto, Newly Renovated Thornwood Restaurant, Offers Indoor, Outdoor Dining
Risotto, Newly Renovated Thornwood Restaurant, Offers Indoor, Outdoor Dining Risotto Italian Restaurant & Bar, located at 788 Commerce Street, has served as an Italian favorite in Thornwood for nearly a decade. However, the establishment recently underwent a massive interior transformation, thanks to Kevin Oliveros, who took over operations about six months ago. Oliveros is also known for his Ossining eatery, Brothers Fish & Chips. Risotto is described as a cozy trattoria serving an array of risottos as well as other Italian specialties like pizza, pasta and more. The eatery now offers a classic and modern aesthetic with a bar and outdoor patio. Each risot…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire
Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire No injuries were reported when an early morning fire temporarily displaced a family in Westchester. First responders were dispatched to a North White Plains residence shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, April 26, where there was a report of a fire in the basement of the home. According to the police in North Castle, first responders from the North Castle Police Department, North White Plains, Valhalla, West Harrison and Thornwood fire departments and paramedics from Valhalla all responded to the scene on Church Street. Officials said that all occupants were able to safely exit the residence w…

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by Zak Failla
News
Cop Honored For Saving 5-Year-Old From Attack By Rabid Coyote In Westchester Cop Honored For Saving 5-Year-Old From Attack By Rabid Coyote In Westchester
Cop Honored For Saving 5-Year-Old From Attack By Rabid Coyote In Westchester A police officer from the area received a prestigious honor after coming to the rescue of a 5-year-old girl being attacked by a rabid coyote. The Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Hero Fund Commission announced that Irvington police officer Arcangelo Liberatore was one of 19 people being celebrated with the Carnegie Medals of Heroism. In April last year, Liberatore was off-duty at a playground in Thornwood when he heard 5-year-old Natalia Petrellese screaming and saw the animal attacking. Liberatore was able to get the animal to release its grip on the child and managed to pin it to the ground whil…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
NY Times Calls Thornwood An 'Unpretentious Place' Where Neighbors Know One Another NY Times Calls Thornwood An 'Unpretentious Place' Where Neighbors Know One Another
NY Times Calls Thornwood An 'Unpretentious Place' Where Neighbors Know One Another A Westchester hamlet has been recognized as an “unpretentious place” with middle-class roots in a real estate piece by the New York Times. The story also highlights the notion that the 1.1-mile municipality of Thornwood in the Town of Mount Pleasant offers more affordable living options than its pricier Westchester County counterparts. With 4,000 residents, Thornwood  is expected to undergo numerous improvements later this spring and over the next few years in an effort to “revitalize” several Mount Pleasant hamlets, according to Mount Pleasant supervisor Carl Fulgenzi. Goals include m…

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by Valerie Musson