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Duo Wanted For Out-Of-State Stabbing Nabbed In Westchester: Police Duo Wanted For Out-Of-State Stabbing Nabbed In Westchester: Police
Duo Wanted For Out-Of-State Stabbing Nabbed In Westchester: Police Two suspects wanted in connection with a stabbing in another state were apprehended at a building in Westchester following a narcotics arrest that alerted investigators to their trail, police said.  The arrests of Dion Johnson, age 38, and Yolanda Lower, age 46, who were both wanted in connection with a stabbing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, were announced by the Westchester County Police Department on Monday, April 22. According to the department, the events leading up to the arrests began when authorities learned of a stolen vehicle being driven near the Mount Vernon/Bronx border…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
New Poll Shows Latimer With Lead Over Bowman In Westchester Democratic Primary New Poll Shows Latimer With Lead Over Bowman In Westchester Democratic Primary
New Poll Shows Latimer With Lead Over Bowman In Westchester Democratic Primary A new poll is shining light on who may come out on top in the closely-watched race between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th District seat. According to new findings from a poll conducted by The Mellman Group, Latimer, age 70, currently holds a 17-point lead over his opponent, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, age 48, the pro-Israel group DMFI PAC announced on Thursday, April 4. Related Report - Bowman/Latimer Westchester Primary Draws National Attention The new analysis was conducted by surveying 400 voters in the 16th District who represe…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester
Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Several heavily traveled roads in Westchester are blocked to traffic thanks to a powerful Nor'easter that battered the area.  Busy routes in municipalities such as Greenburgh, White Plains, and Mount Vernon experienced closures following a powerful storm that rocked the region with heavy rainfall and gusty winds, knocking down trees and power lines. One of the areas that experienced the most damage was South Central Avenue in Greenburgh, which was still closed between Mt. Joy Avenue and Old Army Road as of Thursday morning, April 4 as a result of a telephone pole that fell across …

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Westchester Democratic Congressional Primary Draws National Attention Westchester Democratic Congressional Primary Draws National Attention
Westchester Democratic Congressional Primary Draws National Attention As the New York Democratic primary election draws closer, the race for the state's 16th District seat between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Jamaal Bowman is attracting nationwide attention and exposing divisions within the party.  The race between Latimer, age 70, and Bowman, age 48, is exposing tensions within the Democratic Party that will likely come to a head as residents within the 16th District cast their votes in the primary election on Tuesday, June 25, primarily centered on the ongoing conflict between Gaza and Israel.  Earlier …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Hospitalized After Easter Stabbing In Westchester Man Hospitalized After Easter Stabbing In Westchester
Man Hospitalized After Easter Stabbing In Westchester A man was hospitalized following an early morning stabbing near an intersection in Westchester, officials said. The incident happened on Sunday, March 31 just after 2:45 a.m., when a male victim was stabbed multiple times in Mount Vernon near the area of South 4th Avenue and East Sandford Boulevard, according to Mount Vernon city officials.  Arriving first responders found the victim with several stab wounds and quickly rushed him to Jacobi Medical Center, where he is now in stable condition. Mount Vernon Police detectives are now conducting interviews and gathering evidence as they s…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Victim Critically Injured In Stabbing On Street In Westchester: Suspect In Custody Victim Critically Injured In Stabbing On Street In Westchester: Suspect In Custody
Victim Critically Injured In Stabbing On Street In Westchester: Suspect In Custody A man was hospitalized in critical condition following a stabbing that happened on a street in Westchester, officials announced. The incident happened in Mount Vernon on Lorraine Avenue, where a male victim was found with multiple stab wounds, Mount Vernon city officials announced on Friday, March 29.  The man was taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.  A suspect was later taken into custody in connection with the stabbing. Their name and charges have not been released.  The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, officials said. A…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot On Street In Westchester: Officials 19-Year-Old Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot On Street In Westchester: Officials
19-Year-Old Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot On Street In Westchester: Officials A 19-year-old man died by suicide after shooting himself on a street in Westchester, officials announced.  The incident happened on Friday, March 29, when shots were fired on Fulton Lane in Mount Vernon, according to city officials.  Responding officers found that a 19-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound and had died from his injuries, officials added.  A preliminary investigation into the death determined that the man took his own life, according to officials.  "The Mount Vernon Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affec…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Latest Update: $15K Reward Offered For Info On Suspect In Double-Fatal Shooting In Westchester Latest Update: $15K Reward Offered For Info On Suspect In Double-Fatal Shooting In Westchester
Latest Update: $15K Reward Offered For Info On Suspect In Double-Fatal Shooting In Westchester Federal officials are offering a $15,000 reward for any information on the whereabouts of a suspect wanted in connection with a violent shootout at a Westchester warehouse that left both an employee and a member of a robbery crew dead.  In an announcement on Sunday, March 24, the New York division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation said they are offering a $15,000 reward for any information on the whereabouts of Marco Tulio Fernandez-Rodriguez, who is wanted in connection with an attempted gunpoint robbery of a warehouse in Mount Vernon in the area of 137 South Fifth Ave. …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed At Elementary School Playground In Westchester 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed At Elementary School Playground In Westchester
15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed At Elementary School Playground In Westchester A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after being stabbed in the playground of an elementary school in Westchester.  The incident happened on Tuesday, March 26 just before 4 p.m., when a teenage boy was stabbed in the playground of Rebecca Turner Elementary School in Mount Vernon at 625 South 4th Ave., according to city officials. The boy was then taken to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment, where he is now in stable condition.  More information about the incident has not been released.  The investigation into the stabbing is now ongoing. Anyone with information about the inc…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Former Congressional Candidate From Westchester Nabbed On Fraud Charges, Feds Say Former Congressional Candidate From Westchester Nabbed On Fraud Charges, Feds Say
Former Congressional Candidate From Westchester Nabbed On Fraud Charges, Feds Say A former congressional candidate from Westchester who held several leadership positions in county and city government has been convicted of federal fraud charges, officials announced.  Mount Vernon resident Derickson Lawrence, age 67, was convicted of fraud charges after defrauding his payroll company's client and a COVID-19 relief program, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced on Friday, March 22.  According to federal officials, Lawrence, who unsuccessfully ran as a Democrat to represent New York's 16th Congressional District in 2…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Westchester: Here's Where Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Westchester: Here's Where
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Westchester: Here's Where A lucky Powerball player is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning ticket at a store in Westchester.  The third-prize-winning ticket was sold in Mount Vernon for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, March 23, according to New York Lottery officials. The store where the ticket was sold was identified as Fleetwood Stationery located at 556 Gramatan Ave., officials added. The name of the lucky winner was not revealed. 

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Westchester Birthplace Of 'Charlotte's Web' Author E.B. White Listed For $2.8M Westchester Birthplace Of 'Charlotte's Web' Author E.B. White Listed For $2.8M
Westchester Birthplace Of 'Charlotte's Web' Author E.B. White Listed For $2.8M An elegant Westchester mansion entrenched in American history as the former home of author E.B. White is now on sale to those with over $2 million to spare.  The birthplace of "Charlotte's Web" author E.B. White, located in Mount Vernon at 101 Summit Ave., is currently on sale for $2.8 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The 6-bed 5-bath residence, built in 1905, is not just a nugget of history; the home also offers luxurious living and plenty of entertainment space.  Upon first walking into the home, prospective buyers will see white marble-like floors and "extravaga…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Trio Nabbed In Car With Over $3K Of Stolen Products On Parkway In Northern Westchester: Police Trio Nabbed In Car With Over $3K Of Stolen Products On Parkway In Northern Westchester: Police
Trio Nabbed In Car With Over $3K Of Stolen Products On Parkway In Northern Westchester: Police Three women face criminal charges after authorities caught them in a vehicle containing over $3,000 worth of stolen merchandise during a traffic stop on a Northern Westchester parkway, police said. The arrests stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, March 13 just before 7:30 p.m., when an officer pulled over a vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, the town's police department said on Monday, March 18. While investigating, the officer found stolen merchandise inside the car with a value of more than $3,000. Police then contained the merchandise's owner, who confirmed to officers t…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Shots Fired At Intersection In Westchester: Police Investigating Shots Fired At Intersection In Westchester: Police Investigating
Shots Fired At Intersection In Westchester: Police Investigating Authorities are investigating a shots fired incident that happened at an intersection in Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, March 21 around 11:30 a.m. in Mount Vernon, when a single shot was fired at the intersection of 10th Avenue and West Third Street, according to city officials.  No injuries or property damage were reported following the gunshot, officials said. Mount Vernon Police are now investigating the incident to determine the circumstances behind the gunshot.  Anyone with information is asked to call Mount Vernon Police at 914-665-2510.  This …

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by Ben Crnic
News
New Update: 5 Charged In Double-Fatal Armed Robbery In Westchester New Update: 5 Charged In Double-Fatal Armed Robbery In Westchester
New Update: 5 Charged In Double-Fatal Armed Robbery In Westchester Five men have been charged in connection with a violent shootout at a Westchester warehouse that left both an employee and a member of a robbery crew dead, federal officials announced. New, updated report - Latest Update: $15K Reward Offered For Info On Suspect In Double-Fatal Shooting In Mount Vernon The five defendants were arrested following an attempted gunpoint robbery of a warehouse in Mount Vernon in the area of 137 South Fifth Ave. that sells unlicensed marijuana and nicotine products to smoke shops, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Double-Fatal Shooting In Westchester: FBI Seen Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Double-Fatal Shooting In Westchester: FBI
Seen Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Double-Fatal Shooting In Westchester: FBI Authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting in Westchester that left two people dead.  New, updated report - New Update: 5 Charged In Double-Fatal Armed Robbery Of Mount Vernon Warehouse, Feds Say The manhunt for an individual possibly known as "Marcos" wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting in Mount Vernon on Tuesday, March 19 was announced by FBI New York on Tuesday night.  Earlier Report - 2 Killed In Early Morning Shooting Near School In Mount Vernon At the time of the shooting, around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, shots wer…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Killed In Early Morning Shooting Near School In Westchester 2 Killed In Early Morning Shooting Near School In Westchester
2 Killed In Early Morning Shooting Near School In Westchester Two people died following an early-morning shooting in Westchester, officials said. New, updated report - Seen Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Double-Fatal Shooting In Mount Vernon: FBI The incident happened on Tuesday, March 19 at around 12:15 a.m., when shots were fired in the area of 137 South Fifth Ave. near the Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon, according to city officials.  Arriving police soon found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of these victims was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other victim was taken to Montefiore Mount Ve…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Residence New Update: ID Released For Man Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Residence
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Residence This story has been updated.  A man was found dead during a search of a Westchester residence that went up in flames, officials announced.  The incident began on Saturday, March 16 just before 9:30 a.m., when a blaze ignited at a Mount Vernon residence at 449 South Third Ave. Firefighters soon arrived at the scene and began battling the blaze, finding heavy flames coming from the residence's first floor, according to Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard.  Because of the intense flames, it was difficult for crews to thoroughly search the building.  During a secon…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Former Westchester Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit Former Westchester Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit
Former Westchester Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit A former Westchester police officer from the Hudson Valley is suing county officials and claiming that he was unlawfully fired for ticketing a woman who flashed a PBA card.  Rockland County resident Joseph Saetta, a former Westchester County Police officer, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the county's Department of Public Safety, its commissioner, Terrance Raynor, and County Executive George Latimer, on Friday, March 8.  According to the lawsuit complaint, Saetta, who previously spent time as an officer in Mount Vernon and Pleasantville, joined the Westchester County…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Westchester Man Sexually Assaults Boy Outside His Home: Here's His Sentence Westchester Man Sexually Assaults Boy Outside His Home: Here's His Sentence
Westchester Man Sexually Assaults Boy Outside His Home: Here's His Sentence A 35-year-old man from New York will spend decades in prison for enticing a teenage boy to engage in sexual activity with him at his Connecticut home, officials announced.  Westchester County resident Leland Robinson, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for enticing a 14-year-old boy to engage in sexual activity with him, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday, March 8.  According to federal officials, in February 2019, when Robinson was 31 years old, he posed as a high school student on a social media application a…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Bridge Spanning Train Tracks To Be Removed In Westchester Bridge Spanning Train Tracks To Be Removed In Westchester
Bridge Spanning Train Tracks To Be Removed In Westchester The effort to replace a bridge spanning MTA tracks in Westchester will soon be kicking off with the removal of the current structure.  The removal of the South Street Bridge, which spans New Haven Line tracks in Mount Vernon began Thursday night, March 7, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced.  The removal will be done by ECCO and Sessler Wrecking and will take place during nights so that traffic on South Street or nearby Pearl Street is not interrupted during the day, Patterson-Howard said.  If weather does not delay the work, the bridge removal is …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Vigil To Be Held For 14-Year-Old On 1-Year Anniversary Of Shooting Death In Westchester Vigil To Be Held For 14-Year-Old On 1-Year Anniversary Of Shooting Death In Westchester
Vigil To Be Held For 14-Year-Old On 1-Year Anniversary Of Shooting Death In Westchester A year after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Westchester, his family will be holding a vigil and celebration of life to honor his memory.  A vigil honoring the life of Zyaire Fernandez will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mout Vernon Doles Center at 250 South 6th Ave., according to a spokesperson for Fernandez's family.  Fernandez was killed in an incident on Thursday, March 9, 2023, when he was shot in the back with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol in Mount Vernon on South 7th Avenue. He was later pronounced dead at Montefior…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Take Look Inside: Westchester's First Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Opening Take Look Inside: Westchester's First Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Opening
Take Look Inside: Westchester's First Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Opening The first cannabis dispensary in Westchester is now open for business and is looking to become an integral part of its community. Elevate Cannabis Dispensary, located in Mount Vernon at 127 South Terrace Ave., held its official grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Earlier Report - Westchester's First Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Official Grand Opening In Mount Vernon The event was attended by officials from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management as well as Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and City Comptroller Darr…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Westchester Native Sean Combs Accused Of Sexually Harassing, Drugging Male Producer: Reports Westchester Native Sean Combs Accused Of Sexually Harassing, Drugging Male Producer: Reports
Westchester Native Sean Combs Accused Of Sexually Harassing, Drugging Male Producer: Reports Successful hip-hop artist and New York native Sean Combs, who is also known as "Puff Daddy," "P. Diddy," and "Diddy," is being sued by a producer on his latest album who is accusing him of sexual harassment, according to numerous reports.  The lawsuit against Combs, a Westchester County native from Mount Vernon, was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday, Feb. 26, and accuses the artist and producer of sexually harassing, threatening, and drugging producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, according to a report by NBC News.  According to the outlet, J…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed After Punching Victim In Face At Train Station In Westchester: Police Man Nabbed After Punching Victim In Face At Train Station In Westchester: Police
Man Nabbed After Punching Victim In Face At Train Station In Westchester: Police A 41-year-old man faces assault charges for punching a victim in the face after asking him if he had money at a Westchester train station, police said.  Mount Vernon resident Troy Williams was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in connection with an incident that happened earlier on the same day at the New Rochelle Train Station, according to New Rochelle Police. On the day of the incident just before 3:30 p.m., officers found a victim, a 65-year-old man, at the station who said he had been punched in the face by Williams, authorities said. The victim told officers that Williams had approac…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Bridge Replacement To Cause Over Month-Long Road Closure In Westchester: Here's Where Bridge Replacement To Cause Over Month-Long Road Closure In Westchester: Here's Where
Bridge Replacement To Cause Over Month-Long Road Closure In Westchester: Here's Where A bridge replacement project is causing a road closure at a busy intersection in Westchester that will last over a month.  The closure resulted from a project commenced by the MTA that will replace the South Fulton Avenue Bridge in Mount Vernon, according to Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard.  Because of construction work, South Fulton Avenue is now closed at the intersection with East 1st Street. The closure began on Monday, Feb. 19, and will tentatively continue until Saturday, March 30, Patterson-Howard said. The bridge that will be replaced traverses the New Haven railr…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Luxury Car Stolen From Driveway In Fairfield County Found In Westchester Luxury Car Stolen From Driveway In Fairfield County Found In Westchester
Luxury Car Stolen From Driveway In Fairfield County Found In Westchester Police said a luxury car was stolen from a Connecticut driveway during dinnertime, only to be found days later and dozens of miles away by authorities in New York. The incident began in Fairfield Count on Monday, Jan. 29. A homeowner in the town of Darien reported that a 2022 Infiniti had been stolen from the driveway on Stanton Road around dinnertime between 6:50 p.m. and 8 p.m. Later, video captured by the homeowner’s Ring camera showed that, at 7:35 p.m., a white SUV crawled down their street. Two days later, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Westchester County — nearly 25 miles away in the …

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
Retired Police Officer Who Worked In Westchester Dies: 'Served With Distinction' Retired Police Officer Who Worked In Westchester Dies: 'Served With Distinction'
Retired Police Officer Who Worked In Westchester Dies: 'Served With Distinction' A police department in Westchester has announced the death of one of its retired members.  The death of retired Mount Vernon Police Officer Rocky Rosado was announced by the department on Friday, Feb. 2.  In a social media post memorializing Rosado, the department wrote that he "served with distinction" from 1983 to 2011.  The department also added that his family would hold private services in honor of him.  His age was not released by police. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Cats, Dog, Rabbit Rescued From House Fire In Westchester: Investigation Ongoing Cats, Dog, Rabbit Rescued From House Fire In Westchester: Investigation Ongoing
Cats, Dog, Rabbit Rescued From House Fire In Westchester: Investigation Ongoing Several pets, including cats, a dog, and a rabbit, were pulled out of a burning home in Westchester during a blaze that left eight people displaced.  The fire began on Thursday, Feb. 1 just before 6:45 p.m. at a Mount Vernon residence on South 10th Avenue, city officials announced.  Arriving firefighters soon found that the blaze had begun in the home's basement toward the front of the residence and began extinguishing it. Luckily, all of the home's occupants had been able to safely get out before fire crews arrived.  Crews then performed a search of the home to confirm that…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Update: ID Released Of Northern Westchester Man Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility Update: ID Released Of Northern Westchester Man Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility
Update: ID Released Of Northern Westchester Man Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility Authorities have released more details about a stabbing at a Hudson Valley sports facility that left a 33-year-old from Westchester with a collapsed lung.  The stabbing happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Jan. 28 just before 3 p.m. at Hudson Valley Airsoft, located in Carmel on the Paladin Center Campus on Seminary Hill Road.  Earlier Report - 20-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility In Carmel According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Justin Pagan of Bedford Hills, became involved in a dispute with a 33-year-old …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman Nabbed Shoplifting $1K In Goods From Stores, Police Say Westchester Woman Nabbed Shoplifting $1K In Goods From Stores, Police Say
Westchester Woman Nabbed Shoplifting $1K In Goods From Stores, Police Say A 36-year-old Hudson Valley woman was nabbed for allegedly shoplifting more than $1,000 in goods from various stores after a police pursuit. Westchester County resident Analda Robertson, of Mount Vernon, was charged on Sunday, Jan. 21, after New York State Police were notified by a manager of an Orange County Price Chopper store in Wallkill that she left the store with a cart full of items without paying, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Robertson was spotted placing the items in a 2008 Volvo XC90. A trooper located the car on Crystal Run Road in Wallkill and attempted a traffic stop, Nevel said.…

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by Kathy Reakes