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2 Drunken Crashes Leads To Felony DWI Charge For 62-Year-Old Man In Westchester: Police 2 Drunken Crashes Leads To Felony DWI Charge For 62-Year-Old Man In Westchester: Police
2 Drunken Crashes Leads To Felony DWI Charge For 62-Year-Old Man In Westchester: Police A 62-year-old man is facing serious charges following two alleged drunk driving crashes in Westchester, police announced.  Cortlandt Manor resident Vasel Balbona was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16 in connection with an incident that occurred months earlier in July 2024 in Yorktown, Yorktown Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 21.  According to the department, on the day of the crash at around 11:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a two-car accident on Route 118. Upon arrival, police found that the driver of one vehicle had allegedly left the scene after striking another car from b…
2 Cars Rollover In Westchester During Snowstorm (PHOTOS) 2 Cars Rollover In Westchester During Snowstorm (PHOTOS)
2 Cars Rollover In Westchester During Snowstorm (Photos) Firefighters responded to two rollover crashes on both the Taconic State Parkway and another busy road in Westchester. The crashes happened in Yorktown on Sunday evening, Jan. 19 amid a snowstorm, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department said on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The wrecks happened on the Taconic State Parkway and on Underhill Avenue, the department said. More information about injuries and the causes of both crashes was not immediately available. 
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Westchester Three suspects were apprehended after stealing a high-end BMW while its driver was pumping gas and attempting to sell it at a Home Depot parking lot in Westchester, police said. The incident began when a woman in Greenwich, Connecticut, had her BMW X7 stolen at a gas station as she pumped gas, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Saturday, Jan. 11.  Greenwich Police quickly identified the suspects and tracked their plan to sell the stolen vehicle at the Home Depot parking lot in Mount Pleasant.  A task force of officers from multiple agencies was assembled, inclu…
Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says
Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says Before a tragic Yorktown hit-and-run crash that claimed her life, Mohegan Lake resident Jenny Proeschel was a talented graphic designer known for her witty work and someone who always helped others, especially animals.  Jenny, age 42, was killed in a crash in Yorktown on Friday, Jan. 3 when she was struck while walking on East Main Street near Mohegan Avenue at approximately 8:06 p.m.  She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, police said.  Soon after the crash, Cortlandt Manor resident Jake Barak, age 24, was…
Physical Fight Leads To Charges For 17-Year-Old In Westchester, Police Say Physical Fight Leads To Charges For 17-Year-Old In Westchester, Police Say
Physical Fight Leads To Charges For 17-Year-Old In Westchester, Police Say A 17-year-old boy faces assault charges following an incident in Northern Westchester, police announced.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 8, when a domestic dispute prompted a police response in Yorktown, Yorktown Police said on Thursday, Jan. 9. Officers soon arrived at the location of the incident, which was not made public by the department, and determined a physical fight had occurred between the victim and the 17-year-old suspect.  The boy was then taken to Yorktown Police headquarters for processing and charged with third-degree assault, the department said. They w…
Road Reopens After Tree Falls On Wires In Westchester: Power Still Being Restored Road Reopens After Tree Falls On Wires In Westchester: Power Still Being Restored
Road Reopens After Tree Falls On Wires In Westchester: Power Still Being Restored Power had to be restored to dozens of residents after a tree fell and struck power lines at a Yorktown intersection.  The tree fell at the intersection of Mill Street and North Ridge Road in Yorktown, prompting a temporary road closure that ended by 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to Yorktown Police.  Since the road's reopening, according to Con Edison, over 40 residents have had their power restored.
Hundreds Without Power After Downed Tree Falls On Wires In Westchester, Causes Road Closure Hundreds Without Power After Downed Tree Falls On Wires In Westchester, Causes Road Closure
Hundreds Without Power After Downed Tree Falls On Wires In Westchester, Causes Road Closure Hundreds of residents in Northern Westchester have lost power thanks to a downed tree that took out wires and caused an intersection to close.  The tree fell in the area of the intersection of Blinn Road and Journeys End Road in Yorktown, which is closed as of 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Yorktown Police announced.  Authorities are now waiting for Con Edison to respond to the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. According to Con Edison, over 200 customers in the area are without electricity as a result. The estimated time of restoration is 7:00 p.m.  This is a dev…
Speeding Charge Against Driver Dropped In Fatal Westchester Hit-And-Run (UPDATE) Speeding Charge Against Driver Dropped In Fatal Westchester Hit-And-Run (UPDATE)
Speeding Charge Against Driver Dropped In Fatal Westchester Hit-And-Run (Update) Yorktown Police have cleared a 24-year-old driver of a speeding charge and another traffic infraction in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Mohegan Lake woman pending a subsequent investigation, authorities announced. New, updated report - Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says In an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Yorktown Police Department released the update on the investigation into a crash on Friday, Jan. 3 that killed 42-year-old Jennifer Proeschel of Mohegan Lake.  Police did not elaborate on the change. …
Police ID Speeding Driver, 24, Who Killed Woman In Westchester Hit-Run Crash Police ID Speeding Driver, 24, Who Killed Woman In Westchester Hit-Run Crash
Police ID Speeding Driver, 24, Who Killed Woman In Westchester Hit-Run Crash A 24-year-old Cortlandt Manor man was arrested following a hit-and-run crash that killed a Mohegan Lake woman in Yorktown on Friday night, Jan. 3, police said. New, updated report - Driver Who Killed Woman In Yorktown Hit-Run Crash Was Not Speeding: Police (Update) The Yorktown Police Department responded to reports of a pedestrian struck on East Main Street near Mohegan Avenue at approximately 8:06 p.m. on Jan. 3. Officers found the victim, identified as 42-year-old Jennifer Proeschel of Mohegan Lake, and provided aid with assistance from Yorktown Paramedics, the Mohegan Fire Departme…
This Westchester Town Named Among Safest In Country In New Rankings This Westchester Town Named Among Safest In Country In New Rankings
This Westchester Town Named Among Safest In Country In New Rankings If you're looking for peace and quiet, you may want to settle down in one of three Hudson Valley towns named among the safest places in the country in new rankings by MoneyGeek.  In their list of the 25 Safest Small Cities and Towns in the US released on Monday, Dec. 16, the personal finance website ranked towns from Westchester, Putnam, and Orange counties among the country's municipalities with the lowest crime numbers.  The following towns were named:  Yorktown, which took No. 6; Carmel, which took No. 7; Wallkill, which took No. 8. In order to make their rankings, Money…
Man Nabbed For DWI After Driving Erratically On Route 6 In Northern Westchester: Police Man Nabbed For DWI After Driving Erratically On Route 6 In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Nabbed For DWI After Driving Erratically On Route 6 In Northern Westchester: Police A 31-year-old man faces drunk driving charges after he was allegedly seen driving erratically on a busy Northern Westchester road, police said.  Peekskill resident Oscar Morocho Villa was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 18 following a traffic stop on Route 6 in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 24. According to the department, just after 6 p.m. on the day of his arrest, officers were alerted of an "erratic" driver traveling west on Route 6. Police soon found the car and saw it commit several traffic violations, the department said.  An officer then pulled the vehic…
New Townhouse Community Planned In Northern Westchester Moves Closer To Approval New Townhouse Community Planned In Northern Westchester Moves Closer To Approval
New Townhouse Community Planned In Northern Westchester Moves Closer To Approval A proposed over-100-unit adult townhouse community that would generate a large amount of property taxes for a Northern Westchester school district has cleared a major hurdle. The Yorktown Town Board has approved a zoning change for a proposed 118-unit, age-restricted townhouse development at the Catharine Field Home property on Catherine Street, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 16. The project, led by developer Toll Brothers, would sit on a 50.5-acre parcel and include a clubhouse, pool, roads, and a stormwater management system as part of the new age 55+ community. The plan follows mor…
Drones To Be Seen In Northern Westchester Skies: Here's Why Drones To Be Seen In Northern Westchester Skies: Here's Why
Drones To Be Seen In Northern Westchester Skies: Here's Why Amid a rise in drone sightings along the East Coast, the devices will be seen in the skies over Northern Westchester—although these will be flying for a specific reason, police said. Drones will be used in the area of Route 134 west of the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown during the daylight hours of Thursday, Dec. 12, the town's police department announced. The reason? The drones will be used for a movie shoot, according to authorities.  The department said it wanted to warn the public "due to the current uncertainty involving recent drone sightings in New Jersey."  In the Gar…
Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Caught Over Twice Legal Limit In Northern Westchester: Police Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Caught Over Twice Legal Limit In Northern Westchester: Police
Drunk Driver Flees Traffic Stop, Caught Over Twice Legal Limit In Northern Westchester: Police A Westchester man accused of driving drunk with more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system is facing numerous charges after allegedly leading police on a chase, authorities said. The incident began just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, when an erratic driver was seen traveling westbound on Route 202 in Yorktown, the town's police department announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3.  Responding officers quickly located the vehicle and observed it failing to stay in its lane, police said.  When police tried to pull the car over, the driver allegedly refused to stop and fled w…
Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say
Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say Police have released more details about a Hudson Valley chase that spanned multiple counties, including that the suspect rammed police vehicles, drove through a state park, and narrowly missed pedestrians before being apprehended.  The incident unfolded in Putnam County on Wednesday, Nov. 27, beginning with a reported domestic assault on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel, according to the Carmel Police Department. Earlier Report - Carmel Assault Suspect Leads Cross-County Pursuit In U-Haul Van, Police Say The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Noel Mendez Jr., of Fairview, New Jersey, …
Nearly 50-Year-Old Northern Westchester Business Expanding With New Store Nearly 50-Year-Old Northern Westchester Business Expanding With New Store
Nearly 50-Year-Old Northern Westchester Business Expanding With New Store A longtime Northern Westchester business is expanding its presence with a new store, marking the next milestone in its nearly five-decade-long history.  The new store, which will be built on a five-acre lot at 2010 Maple Hill St. in Yorktown, will be the future home of Atlantic Appliance, a business that has been serving the area since 1975, Yorktown town officials announced on Friday, Nov. 22. The 25,720-square-foot, two-story building will include retail, office, and warehouse space and incorporate numerous environmental protections, according to Yorktown officials. Atlantic Applian…
Pickleball Club Plans New Facility At Shopping Center In Northern Westchester Pickleball Club Plans New Facility At Shopping Center In Northern Westchester
Pickleball Club Plans New Facility At Shopping Center In Northern Westchester Those who have taken up America's fastest-growing sport will soon be able to make use of a new facility at a Northern Westchester shopping center.  Sportime Pickleball is set to open a 30,000-square-foot pickleball center in the Yorktown Green Shopping Center on Downing Drive in Fall 2025.  The state-of-the-art facility will consist of 12 indoor pickleball courts, two party rooms, a lounge, and a pro shop. It will offer court rentals, level-rated open play sessions, group and private instruction and clinics, tournaments, and even a junior academy for young pickleball players. "We…
Man Caught With Large Amount Of PCP During Drug Bust At Northern Westchester Home: Police Man Caught With Large Amount Of PCP During Drug Bust At Northern Westchester Home: Police
Man Caught With Large Amount Of PCP During Drug Bust At Northern Westchester Home: Police A 45-year-old man was apprehended after a search of his Northern Westchester home resulted in the discovery of large amounts of drugs, police announced.  Yorktown resident Lamar Kingwood was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 12 following a search of his residence, Yorktown Police said on Friday, Nov. 15.  According to the department, at 6 a.m. on the day of Kingwood's arrest, Yorktown officers as well as federal and local law enforcement executed a search warrant at his home at the Underhill Crossing apartments on Underhill Avenue.  Inside, investigators found a "large quantity" of …
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Croton-On-Hudson Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Croton-On-Hudson
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Croton-On-Hudson A fire inside a Northern Westchester garage soon became more complicated after spreading to the residence, nearby brush, and a vehicle containing materials that caused explosive flames.  The blaze began at around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 inside a garage at a home on Giglio Court in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving fire crews found two burning vehicles inside the garage, and discovered that the flames were extending to the home and surrounding brush. Firefighters then spread several hose lines to put the fire out while also searching the home …
Woman Shot, KWoman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase Woman Shot, KWoman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase
Woman Shot, KWoman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase A woman was found shot and killed outside a residence in the region and her suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase, according to authorities. The chain of events in Northern Westchester began just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 in Yorktown. Multiple 911 calls were received reporting shots fired in the hamlet of Jefferson Valley in the area of the Coach N Four Apartments on East Main Street, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Responding officers located Geraldine Krecmer, age 63, lying on the walkway in front of one of the units with a gun…
New T.J. Maxx Opens In Northern Westchester: Here's Where New T.J. Maxx Opens In Northern Westchester: Here's Where
New T.J. Maxx Opens In Northern Westchester: Here's Where A space in Northern Westchester once occupied by a Kmart is now home to another popular retailer.  An all-new T.J. Maxx locale celebrated its opening on Thursday, Nov. 7 in Yorktown at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr. The department store occupies part of a former Kmart location that is now undergoing a "major revival," Yorktown officials said, adding that other businesses planned for the space include Five Below, Michaels, and a pickleball sports center.  "Yorktown is thriving, and people are making big investments," said Town Supervisor Ed Lachter…
Election 2024: Projection Made In NY State Senate Race Representing Northern Westchester Election 2024: Projection Made In NY State Senate Race Representing Northern Westchester
Election 2024: Projection Made In NY State Senate Race Representing Northern Westchester New York's 40th State Senate District voters have officially chosen their next representative.  Democrat Pete Harckham, age 64, has been projected as winning re-election for his fourth term in the New York State Senate seat representing Northern Westchester and parts of Putnam and Rockland counties, according to the state's Board of Elections.  As of just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Harckham was leading his opponent, Republican Gina Arena, by 50 to 44 percent.  In total, Harckham received 84,789 votes of those tallied, over 10,000 more than those cast for Arena. It i…
Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Northern Westchester Supermarket: Police Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Northern Westchester Supermarket: Police
Man Found Hiding Behind Rock Wall Steals From Northern Westchester Supermarket: Police A 34-year-old man was caught with items stolen from a supermarket in the region after officers found him hiding behind a rock wall, police said. In Northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak resident Jonathan Tozzo was arrested following an incident in Yorktown on Thursday, Oct. 24, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  According to the department, at around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, a concerned citizen alerted a Yorktown officer about a man hiding behind a wall on East Main Street. When the officer approached the man, later identified as Tozzo, he quickly walked away and ignored co…
Update: 2 More Nabbed After Fight Between Soccer Teams At Northern Westchester Park, Police Say Update: 2 More Nabbed After Fight Between Soccer Teams At Northern Westchester Park, Police Say
Update: 2 More Nabbed After Fight Between Soccer Teams At Northern Westchester Park, Police Say Two more men were charged in connection with a fight that broke out between opposing teams during a soccer game in Northern Westchester, police said. Yorktown resident Ariel Enamorado, age 24, and Yorktown resident Gabriel Chavarria, age 40, were both charged with second-degree harassment in connection with an incident that happened at the Navajo Fields sports complex in Yorktown on Sunday, Oct. 6, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, Oct. 31.  According to the department, at around 11:30 a.m. on the day of the incident, police responded to a large fight between teams at the fie…
28-Year-Old Accused Of Burglarizing Northern Westchester Gas Station, Taking Lottery Tickets 28-Year-Old Accused Of Burglarizing Northern Westchester Gas Station, Taking Lottery Tickets
28-Year-Old Accused Of Burglarizing Northern Westchester Gas Station, Taking Lottery Tickets A 28-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly burglarizing a Northern Westchester gas station and taking lottery tickets, police said. Bronx resident Christopher Almanzar was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in connection with a burglary at a Gulf gas station in Yorktown at 3451 Crompond Rd. (Route 35) that happened in February, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. According to the department, on Tuesday, Feb. 13 just after 3 a.m., a commercial alarm was activated at the gas station. Arriving officers soon found that a burglary had happened and that lottery tickets had been s…
Man Accused Of Threatening People At Basketball Game At Northern Westchester Sports Club Man Accused Of Threatening People At Basketball Game At Northern Westchester Sports Club
Man Accused Of Threatening People At Basketball Game At Northern Westchester Sports Club A 44-year-old man was criminally charged after threatening people at a basketball game held at a Northern Westchester sports club, police said. Pelham resident Joseph Francis III was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 20 following an incident at the Solaris Sports Club in Yorktown at 201 Veterans Rd., Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  According to the department, just before 7 p.m., multiple callers told police that a man was screaming at people and threatening them at a basketball game held at the club. Officers soon arrived at the scene and found Francis allegedly engaging…
$385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go $385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go
$385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go Westchester County Executive George Latimer has released the details of his proposed 2025 Capital Budget, which requests over $385 million in new appropriations.  The proposed budget, announced by Latimer on Tuesday, Oct. 15, includes $385.15 million in investments in affordable housing, roads and bridges, sewer and water systems, flood mitigation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and parks and recreation.  According to Latimer, the budget reflects the work his administration has done to "strengthen public services and modernize infrastructure across Westchester County."  "T…
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Although those shopping for a home in the Hudson Valley finally have more inventory to choose from, this has not decreased prices, according to a new report.  According to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Tuesday, Oct. 8, real estate markets in the three counties are experiencing an increase in available listings, the first major shift in more than three years.  This follows an extended period of reduced inventory as a result of high demand, the report said. According to the report, listings in Westchester increased by an average…
Man Nabbed For Assault During Soccer Game At Northern Westchester Park: Police Man Nabbed For Assault During Soccer Game At Northern Westchester Park: Police
Man Nabbed For Assault During Soccer Game At Northern Westchester Park: Police A 30-year-old Hudson Valley man faces assault charges following a fight between teams during a soccer game at a Northern Westchester park, police said. Earlier Report - Update: 2 More Nabbed After Fight Between Soccer Teams At Yorktown Park, Police Say The incident happened on Sunday, Oct. 6, when authorities responded to the Navajo Fields sports complex in Yorktown at around 11:30 a.m. following an altercation during a soccer game, according to Yorktown Police  Investigating officers determined that the fight broke out between the two teams. One victim told police that he was al…
Business Owner Who Scammed Customers Steals Wallet At Northern Westchester Gym: Police Business Owner Who Scammed Customers Steals Wallet At Northern Westchester Gym: Police
Business Owner Who Scammed Customers Steals Wallet At Northern Westchester Gym: Police A 36-year-old former business owner from Long Island who admitted to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers was apprehended after stealing a wallet from a Northern Westchester gym and using a credit card inside in the Hudson Valley, police said. The theft happened in Yorktown on Tuesday, Oct. 1, when a wallet was stolen from Club Fit at 600 Bank Rd., Yorktown Police said on Friday, Oct. 4.  Investigators quickly realized that the victim's credit card had recently been used in Putnam County, and when they obtained surveillance video from this location, they were able t…
Water Fluoridation Suspended In 2 Northern Westchester Towns After Court Ruling Water Fluoridation Suspended In 2 Northern Westchester Towns After Court Ruling
Water Fluoridation Suspended In 2 Northern Westchester Towns After Court Ruling In response to a federal court ruling regarding risks posed by water fluoridation, officials in Northern Westchester have ordered the practice to be suspended in two towns as a precautionary measure.  In an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 26, Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman said he ordered a pause on water fluoridation within the town, which will also affect Somers residents.  Lachterman's decision was made following a ruling by US District Court Edward Chen on Tuesday, Sept. 24 that determined the current standard for fluoridation in the US, 0.7 mg/L, poses an "unreas…