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City Demolishing 'Zombie Property' With Multiple Fire Incidents In Westchester City Demolishing 'Zombie Property' With Multiple Fire Incidents In Westchester
City Demolishing 'Zombie Property' With Multiple Fire Incidents In Westchester A city in Westchester is demolishing a "zombie property" that has been an eyesore and safety hazard for more than a decade, officials said.  The property, located in Mount Vernon at 151 Union Ave., has been vacant since 2012, according to city officials.  Since then, it has been the site of multiple fire incidents and has received 10 violations. The demolition was held on Tuesday, March 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m. 
Person Killed After Car Hits Pole In Fiery Westchester Crash Person Killed After Car Hits Pole In Fiery Westchester Crash
Person Killed After Car Hits Pole In Fiery Westchester Crash This story has been updated. One person was killed and another injured late Saturday night when a car burst into flames after crashing into a utility pole in Westchester. The crash occurred around 10 p.m. on Pinebrook Boulevard, a residential street just east of New Rochelle High School. The crash brought down power lines onto the vehicle. The name of the victim, a male passenger, has not yet been released. The injuries to the driver, also a man, have been described as serious. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.