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Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of FBI Officer During Broad Daylight Westchester Shooting Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of FBI Officer During Broad Daylight Westchester Shooting
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of FBI Officer During Broad Daylight Westchester Shooting A 24-year-old Westchester man has been charged for attempting to murder a member of the FBI. New Rochelle resident Darren Smith has been charged with attempting to murder a federal officer after attempting to flee from police in Getty Square in downtown Yonkers on Friday, Sept. 25, federal officials announced on Monday morning, Sept. 28. It is alleged that shortly before 4 p.m. on Sept. 25, police officers attempted to stop Smith’s car after he committed multiple traffic infractions, and he proceeded to speed away before attempted to flee on foot, brandishing a handgun. According to acting…
Yonkers Legend Angelo Martinelli, Longest-Serving Mayor In City History, Dies Yonkers Legend Angelo Martinelli, Longest-Serving Mayor In City History, Dies
Yonkers Legend Angelo Martinelli, Longest-Serving Mayor In City History, Dies Angelo Martinelli, the longest-serving mayor in Yonkers history, died peacefully at his home on Saturday. He was 91.  Martinelli served as the city's mayor from 1974 to 1979 and from 1982-1987. “Our hearts are saddened today,” said Yonkers Mayor Spano. “We have lost a great man, a selfless public servant and a beloved father and grandfather. Mayor Martinelli is synonymous with Yonkers in every way and his contributions to our city, like his legacy, will live on forever.  "Please keep his beautiful family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” During his tenure as m…