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New Rochelle Student Dies Leaving High School Community Reeling
The New Rochelle High School community is grieving the loss of a student whose untimely passing was announced by Superintendent Dr. Corey W. Reynolds on Thursday, Dec. 19. The student, whose name has not been publicly released, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, determination, and ambition, Reynolds said. The student was admired by staff and peers alike for her unwavering commitment to her education and her goal of creating a better future for her family, the superintendent added. “Her memory will remain an inspiration to us all,” Reynolds wrote. “This st…
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Grand Jury Clears Police Lieutenant In Westchester Accused Of Misconduct: Suspension Remains
A grand jury has declined to indict a Westchester County police lieutenant accused of deliberately mishandling evidence during a drug investigation, officials announced. In a statement on Friday, Dec. 13, New Rochelle city officials said a Westchester County Grand Jury cleared New Rochelle Police Lieutenant Sean Kane of criminal charges connected to a misconduct investigation. Kane was originally suspended in early August when the New Rochelle Police Department announced an investigation into his alleged mishandling of evidence. According to the department, …
Police & Fire
Crews Battle Blaze At Westchester Home Amid Wintry Weather (
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Fire crews spent a wintry night extinguishing a blaze at a large Westchester residence. The blaze broke out at a New Rochelle home on Mill Pond Lane on Monday night, Dec. 16, fire buff Domenic Ramacciato told Daily Voice. Ramacciato said that the incident initially came in as a residential fire alarm and was upgraded to a 10-75 once firefighters arrived at the scene. Photos of the blaze and the response were posted on Ramacciato's Instagram page (click here for photos). More details about the fire and information about possible injuries were not immediately available. Check back to …
Police & Fire
ID, Cause Of Death Released Of Man Found In Westchester Park (
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Police have released more information about a man whose body was found in a public park in Westchester. The body of South Carolina resident Ian Brown, age 67, was found on Thursday, Dec. 12 at D’Onofrio Park in New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Monday, Dec. 16. Brown had been in the Bronx while visiting family, Coyne said, adding that his death was deemed to be natural causes of previous health conditions. No foul play is suspected.
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Support Pours In For Children Of Parents Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash In Westchester
Community members are rushing to lend help to two children left without their parents following a tragic crash involving a Tesla in Westchester The two victims, identified as 46-year-old Jahmale Ledeatte and 44-year-old Tracey Ledeatte, parents in the New Rochelle school district, were killed on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the intersection of Pelhamdale Avenue and Shore Road in Pelham Manor, according to police. Pelham Manor Police Chief Gregory Sancho said a Tesla drove through the intersection, struck a wall on the northbound lane of Shore Road, and burst into flames. Speed may have bee…
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Man's Body Found At Park In Westchester, Police Investigating: (
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Authorities are investigating after a man's body was found in a public park in Westchester. New, updated report - ID, Cause Of Death Released Of Man Found In New Rochelle Park (Update) The body was discovered on Thursday, Dec. 12 at D’Onofrio Park in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. The victim is an older man whose name has not yet been released. No foul play is suspected at the moment, Coyne said, adding that this could change as the investigation progresses. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.&nb…
Police & Fire
49 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
After months of training, dozens of new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the county. The 49 new recruits graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Friday, Dec. 6. They will now go on to work at seven departments in the county. The new recruits will now be sent to the following Westchester departments: Westchester County PD: Shaun Blute, Frank Caparelli, Devin Furphy, Steven Hartog, Autumn …
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Transformer Fire Sparks Near School In Westchester: Hundreds Without Power
A transformer fire that began near an elementary school in Westchester has left hundreds in the dark. The blaze happened on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11 on Pelham Road near Trinity Elementary School in New Rochelle, according to Con Edison. At one point on Wednesday morning, 528 customers were without power as a result of the incident. However, as of 2:10 p.m., only one remained in the dark. The fire also affected Trinity Elementary, which experienced intermittent outages. Despite this though, the building was open and running and all students were safe, according to district off…
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Man Who Went On Hate-Fueled Assault, Robbery Spree In Westchester Gets Prison Time
A Long Island man will spend more than a decade in prison for a violent crime spree in Westchester County, including a hate-fueled assault on an Asian store owner and robberies targeting multiple victims, officials announced. Suffolk County resident Michael Bagley, age 34, of Coram, New York, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of 14 and a half to 29 years in state prison following his guilty plea to felony charges stemming from robberies in New Rochelle and White Plains in March 2023, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. The violent incidents occurred on…
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Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze At New Rochelle Home (
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Firefighters swiftly extinguished a two-alarm house fire that erupted Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8, in New Rochelle. The fire broke out shortly after 4 p.m. at a residence located at 1347 North Ave. Crews worked diligently to contain the blaze, bringing it under control just before 6 p.m., local resident and fire buff Domenic Ramacciato tells Daily Voice. Ramacciato captured the scene, sharing striking photos of the response on his Instagram page (click here for photos). No additional details about the fire or possible injuries were immediately available.
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Fugitive In Fake Virus Home Invasion Sentenced — Westchester Jeep Clue Cracked The Case: Feds
A Romanian man involved in a terrifying 2007 Connecticut home invasion has been sentenced to seven years in prison after evading capture for 15 years, authorities said. Stefan Alexandru Barabas, 38, was part of a group that terrorized two residents in a scheme that seemed straight out of a nightmare. Just before midnight, Barabas and his accomplices — Emanuel Nicolescu and Alexandru Lucian Nicolescu — broke into a South Kent home wearing masks and wielding knives and fake guns, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. They tied up and blindfolded two adults, injecting them with a s…
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: Fiery Tesla Crash Kills Parents In Westchester School District
A Westchester school community is mourning the tragic loss of two beloved parents who were killed in a fiery crash involving a Tesla, district officials announced. In a message sent to families on Tuesday, Dec. 3, New Rochelle Superintendent Corey Reynolds said two "beloved parents" from the city's school district were killed in a crash in Pelham Manor earlier in the day. According to village officials and police, the crash occurred on Tuesday morning at the intersection of Pelhamdale Avenue and Shore Road. Pelham Manor Police Lt. Gregory Sancho said a Tesla drove through …
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Leaders Of Gang Involved In Violent Shootings, Robberies In Westchester Get Decades In Jail
Two high-ranking leaders of a violent gang involved in multiple violent incidents throughout Westchester will spend decades in prison, officials announced. Bronx resident Dwight Reid, age 52, and Brooklyn resident Christopher Erskine, age 41, were both sentenced to 35 years in prison for their leadership of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gang, a violent street and prison organization that has operated in Westchester County, other parts of New York State, and across the country, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, …
Police & Fire
New Update: More Victims Of 19-Year-Old Accused Rapist Come Forward In Westchester
A 19-year-old accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl after giving her alcohol in Westchester is now facing additional charges after new victims came forward, police said. New Rochelle resident Joey Valencia, who was originally arrested on Thursday, Nov. 7 in connection with the sexual assault of a young girl, has been charged with more crimes after more of his alleged victims contacted investigators, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26. According to Coyne, Valencia was originally charged following an investigation that began …
Politics
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced his resignation as he prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District. Latimer’s resignation will take effect on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address on Monday, Nov. 25. The announcement comes as he transitions to his new role in Congress, where he will begin serving the following day, Friday, Jan. 3. In this role, Latimer. a Democrat, will represent the southern portion of Westchester, including White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Roche…
Business
Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Readies Opening In Westchester
A breakfast restaurant chain specializing in gourmet toast has announced the opening date for its new Westchester locale. Toastique, located at 604 North Ave. in New Rochelle, will hold a grand opening event on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The eatery, a chain with locations across the country, is known for its "gourmet toast." If you're wondering what that means, some options include the "Avocado Smash," topped with avocado, watermelon radish, marinated tomatoes, and chili oil; the "3-Cheese Italian," topped with prosciutto, melted swiss and fontina with roasted garlic onio…
Police & Fire
44-Year-Old Caught With Crack Cocaine, Gun During Westchester Traffic Stop: Police
A 44-year-old Westchester man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with crack cocaine and a handgun during a traffic stop, police said. New Rochelle resident Desmond Carter was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 19 following a traffic stop in Mount Vernon, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. According to authorities, just after noon on Tuesday, troopers pulled over a 2015 BMW 328 Series on Mount Vernon's Union Avenue for violations of vehicle and traffic laws. The driver, Carter, was found to be driving with a suspended license. He then tried running…
Lifestyle
Westchester Native Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno is again making headlines for an accident that left him bruised and battered, according to reports. Leno, age 74, a native New Yorker who grew up in Massachusetts, is recovering from injuries sustained from falling down a 60-foot hill and hitting a rock while trying to make his way to a restaurant in Pennsylvania, the comedian told TMZ in an interview on Tuesday, Nov. 19. In his interview with the outlet, Leno, seen with an eyepatch and bruised face, explained that he had been trying to take a shortcut to the restaurant from his hotel about 30 m…
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Shot Near Transit Center In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting near a Westchester transit center that left a 22-year-old man hospitalized. The shooting happened on Monday, Nov. 18 just before 1 p.m., when two people were seen exchanging gunfire in the area of 311 North Ave. in New Rochelle near the city's transit center parking garage, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Arriving officers soon found a victim with gunshot wounds in the area of Huguenot Street and North Avenue and began giving medical aid to him. The victim, a 22-year-old New Rochelle …
Police & Fire
Teen Caught With Over $90K In Stolen US Treasury Checks In Westchester: Police
A 17-year-old boy was hit with felony charges after he was caught with dozens of stolen US Treasury checks in Westchester following his attempted escape from traffic stops, police said. The events leading to the teen's arrest began just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when authorities in New Rochelle were alerted of a vehicle entering the city that had previously fled from a traffic stop in New York City, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. The same car had also fled a traffic stop in New Rochelle just before 8 p.m. on Monday, according to Coyne. Shortly …
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These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
Several hospitals in the Hudson Valley have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report. Five hospitals in Putnam and Westchester counties were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2024 report released on Friday, Nov. 15 by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. These included: White Plains Hospital, White Plains; Phelps Hospital, Sleepy Hollow; New York-Presbyterian Westchester, Bronxville; Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco; Putnam Hospital, Carmel. The new …
Business
Longtime Westchester Business To Close After Almost 100 Years
A jeweler business that has been part of a Westchester County city's downtown for almost 100 years is preparing to shut its doors. Talner Jewelers, located at 565 Main St. in New Rochelle since 1927, announced it would be holding a going-out-of-business sale on Monday, Nov. 11. Since its opening nearly a century ago, the store has sold jewelry, giftware, and tableware in addition to offering repairs and resizing services. Now though, the store's owners are preparing to begin the next part of their lives. "The decision was not an easy one to make and is bittersweet,…
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Young Girl In Westchester While She Was Drunk
A 19-year-old Westchester man faces rape charges in connection with his alleged sexual assault of a young girl after giving her alcohol, police said. New, updated report - New Update: More Victims Of 19-Year-Old Accused Rapist Come Forward In New Rochelle New Rochelle resident Joey Valencia was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 7 following an investigation into the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Friday, Nov. 8. According to Coyne, the investigation began after the victim was taken to a hospital while highly intoxicated an…
Police & Fire
23-Year-Old Returns To Burglarize Home For Second Time In 2 Years In Westchester: Police
A 23-year-old man faces charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Westchester residence that he previously burglarized, police said. New Rochelle resident Francis Voltaire was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 6 following an incident earlier in the day that occurred on Lispenard Avenue in New Rochelle, according to the city's police department. At around 6 a.m., a homeowner noticed suspicious activity on her Ring security camera, which allegedly showed Voltaire trying to break into her residence. He had previously burglarized the same Lispenard Avenue home in August 2023, police sa…
Politics
Election 2024: Winner Projected In 16th Congressional District Representing Much Of Westchester
The votes are in, and New York's 16th Congressional District now knows its next representative in Congress. Democrat George Latimer has been projected as the winner for the House seat representing the southern portion of Westchester, including White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Rye, and a small part of the northern Bronx, defeating Republican Miriam Flisser, according to the state Board of Elections. Latimer was leading Flisser by a margin of 72 to 28 percent, with 54 percent of the vote in as of 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. The people of Westc…
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Westchester Locale Selects New City Manager
A Westchester County city's new manager ended up being quite a familiar face despite an extensive recruitment effort that spanned multiple states. In an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 31, New Rochelle officials revealed that Wilfredo Melendez was unanimously selected as the new City Manager and will begin serving on Sunday, Dec. 1. Melendez had previously been serving as Acting City Manager since April following the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Kathleen Gill. Earlier Report - New Rochelle City Manager Kathleen Gill Resigns Suddenly The city's decision …
Business
Here's Closer Look At New Fast-Casual Eatery In Westchester
Officials are celebrating the opening of the first restaurant to set up shop in a new Westchester County city district. The Halal Guys, a fast-casual franchise, celebrated its grand opening in New Rochelle at 23 Lecount Pl. on Friday, Oct. 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the city's Chamber of Commerce. Earlier Report - Eatery To Celebrate Opening With Ceremony In New Rochelle: Here's When The restaurant serves authentic halal food like chicken, gyro, and falafel platters and is the first to open in New Rochelle's newly-created "Vanguard District," an area focused&nbs…
Police & Fire
Armed Woman Threatens To 'Pop' Officers In Westchester, Police Say
An armed woman has been apprehended after police say she threatened officers in Westchester. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in New Rochelle. Police responded to a report of two women engaged in a physical altercation in front of 71 Lincoln Ave. Initially assessed as a routine call, "the situation quickly revealed underlying complexities," New Rochelle Police said. Responding officers found one of the women visibly agitated and uncooperative. "In an effort to assist the woman in calming down, our officers called the Mobile Crisis R…
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Red Light Camera Programs To Be Extended In These Westchester Locales
To protect motorists on New York roads, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the creation of a new red light camera program in the Hudson Valley and the expansion of other initiatives across the state. In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Hochul revealed that she signed legislation to extend several existing red light camera programs in Westchester, Albany, and Nassau counties. The legislation also includes the "largest expansion" of the red light camera program in New York City's history, Hochul's office said. "The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority and we know that …
Police & Fire
Update: 17-Year-Old Nabbed In Attempted Armed Robbery Of Screaming Victim In Westchester
An investigation into an attempted armed robbery in Westchester has resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old boy, police announced. The teenager, whose name was not released because of his age, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17 in connection with the incident, which happened in New Rochelle on Wednesday, Oct. 9, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Thursday, Oct. 24. According to Coyne, on the day of the incident at around 7 p.m., the teen approached a 66-year-old woman on foot in the 100 block of Franklin Avenue and showed a silver handgun while de…
Business
Eatery To Celebrate Opening With Ceremony In Westchester: Here's When
A new city district in Westchester is about to welcome its first restaurant with a grand opening celebration. The Halal Guys, a fast-casual franchise, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. for its new locale in New Rochelle at 23 Lecount Pl. that will be hosted by the city's Chamber of Commerce. The eatery, which will serve authentic halal food like chicken, gyro, and falafel platters, will be the first to open in New Rochelle's Vanguard District, a planned "vibrant hub" of retail, dining, and entertainment meant to attract visitors and offer more incentive…
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