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Greenburgh, NY

Support Swells For Vietnam Vet Exonerated Of 1975 Rape In Region Support Swells For Vietnam Vet Exonerated Of 1975 Rape In Region
Support Swells For Vietnam Vet Exonerated Of 1975 Rape In Region Nearly half a century after a 72-year-old Vietnam War veteran was wrongfully convicted of rape that he was found to have not committed, community members are coming together to help him rebuild his life.  South Carolina resident Leonard Mack, age 72, has been exonerated of a 1975 rape in Greenburgh that he was convicted of in 1976, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5.  Earlier Report: New DNA Evidence Exonerates Man Of Rape In Greenburgh: DA Seeks To Vacate Conviction Following his wrongful conviction, Mack served a sentence of ove…
This Community In Region Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families: Fortune This Community In Region Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families: Fortune
This Community In Region Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families: Fortune Of all the towns in New York State, this community was decided the best for families and one of the best in the country. In Fortune Magazine's 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” ranking, the Westchester County town of Greenburgh came in at No. 9, beating out dozens of other municipalities around the country, and ranking as best in the Empire State. What makes Greenburgh one of the best in the nation, Fortune claims, includes its proximity to New York City while still delivering a “small-town charm in a leafy landscape of rolling hills.” With historic residences to visit, outdoor r…
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Region Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Region
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Region Chick-fil-A is inching closer to opening what will be its third location in the Hudson Valley. With locations already in the works in Westchester County near the Greenburgh/White Plains border, as well as Yonkers, the latest news comes from Rockland County where the chain is currently in the planning process to open a new eatery in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, officials with Chick-fil-A have plans winding their way through approvals with the planning board and should receive the final green light within the next three months or sometimes in early Spring. …
'Evil, Soulless Man' Left Woman's Body On Parkway In Region: Here's His Sentence 'Evil, Soulless Man' Left Woman's Body On Parkway In Region: Here's His Sentence
'Evil, Soulless Man' Left Woman's Body On Parkway In Region: Here's His Sentence A man who strangled a woman to death and left her body wrapped in a blanket alongside a parkway in Westchester County nearly 20 years ago will spend decades in prison.  Earlier Report - Man Admits Leaving Woman's Body On Parkway In Greenburgh Nearly 20 Years Ago: DA Florida resident Christopher Gonzalez, age 41, was sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison for the murder of Yonkers resident Angel Serbay in 2005, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Friday, March 17.  On the day of the murder, Sept. 3, 2005, Gonzalez strangled 25-year-…
Duo Steal Money From Woman At Bank In Region: Police Duo Steal Money From Woman At Bank In Region: Police
Duo Steal Money From Woman At Bank In Region: Police Police are searching for a duo accused of stealing an envelope of money from a woman at a bank in Westchester County.  On Monday, Nov. 7 around 11:30 a.m., shortly after a woman made a withdrawal at the Chase Bank in Greenburgh at 409 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), she was approached in her vehicle by a Hispanic man and woman who were holding money that they claimed the woman had dropped, police said.  The woman then got out of her car to inspect the money that the duo had claimed was on the ground, and when she got back in her vehicle, she noticed that the envelope containing her wit…
Housekeeper Stole $25K Worth Of Jewelry From Homes In Region, Pawn Shops, Police Say Housekeeper Stole $25K Worth Of Jewelry From Homes In Region, Pawn Shops, Police Say
Housekeeper Stole $25K Worth Of Jewelry From Homes In Region, Pawn Shops, Police Say A housekeeper is charged with stealing multiple pieces of jewelry from Westchester County residences and pawn shops, police said.  In June 2022, police in Greenburgh started investigating the theft of jewelry worth over $25,000 from a residence in the town, Greenburgh police said.  On Tuesday, Nov. 8, police arrested 42-year-old Azra Zecirovic of New Rochelle and charged her with the theft, saying that she was employed by the cleaning company that provided service to the home where the jewelry was stolen from, according to police.  Greenburgh Police also recovered pieces of …
New BJ's Club In Region Announces Opening Date New BJ's Club In Region Announces Opening Date
New BJ's Club In Region Announces Opening Date Updated story - A Look Inside Brand-New BJ's Club In Greenburgh A new BJ's Club set to open in Westchester County has announced its opening date. Earlier Report - New BJ's Club On Route 119 In Greenburgh To Open Soon The new club, located in Greenburgh at 399 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), will open on Friday, Oct. 28, BJ's officials announced. The store will sell items such as fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, household essentials, pet supplies, seasonal items, home décor, clothes, toys, technology, and more, BJ's officials said. "Our team can’t wait to open our doors o…
NY Veterinarian Accused Of Punching, Kicking Animals NY Veterinarian Accused Of Punching, Kicking Animals
NY Veterinarian Accused Of Punching, Kicking Animals A veterinarian in the region is accused of physically abusing numerous animals that were entrusted in his care. Javier Diaz, age 46, was arrested Thursday, April 28, following an investigation by SPCA Westchester and the Westchester County DA’s office. The abuse allegedly occurred on six occasions in April 2022 at Main Street Animal Hospital, a clinic owned by Diaz in the village of Elmsford, in the town of Greenburgh. Investigators with SPCA Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE) said on one occasion Diaz struck a two-month-old kitten on the head with nail clippers and then jamm…