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Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Region Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Region
Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Region Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a large black bear was seen near a popular trailway in Northern Westchester.  In an announcement on Monday, June 3, the New Castle Police Department said the bear was seen in the area of the North County Trailway in Millwood.  Despite the sighting, the bear will only be encouraged to leave the area if it creates a public disturbance, acts aggressively toward a human or pet, tries to enter a home, or is injured and cannot move to escape, according to New York State Environmental Conservation guidelines. Thus, if the bear …
Firefighter Injured During Blaze At Residence In Region Firefighter Injured During Blaze At Residence In Region
Firefighter Injured During Blaze At Residence In Region A firefighter was injured during a blaze at a Northern Westchester home that began in the residence's garage.  The incident began on Thursday, May 16 just after 6 p.m., when Croton-on-Hudson firefighters raced to a home on Memory Lane for a reported blaze.  Within minutes, crews were at the scene and confirmed that a fire had begun in the residence's garage. Firefighters then stretched a hose to the garage while also searching the home for residents.  The blaze was soon extinguished and firefighters began opening up walls, ceilings, and the flooring to make sure all hidden h…
Car Goes Up In Flames On Busy Roadway In Region Car Goes Up In Flames On Busy Roadway In Region
Car Goes Up In Flames On Busy Roadway In Region Smoke was seen on a busy main route in Northern Westchester when a vehicle went up in flames.  The incident happened on Saturday, May 11 around 1:40 p.m., when a car caught on fire on Route 9 southbound in Croton-on-Hudson just south of the pedestrian bridge.  According to the village's fire department, the blaze began in the vehicle's engine compartment and was quickly put out. The car was removed from the road after around an hour. No injuries were reported. 
55 Gallon Drum Of 'Unknown Substance' Pulled From Hudson River 55 Gallon Drum Of 'Unknown Substance' Pulled From Hudson River
55 Gallon Drum Of 'Unknown Substance' Pulled From Hudson River A Hazmat team was called to the Hudson River in Northern Westchester after a resident spotted a 55-gallon drum floating in the water, fire officials said. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 8 at around 4:30 p.m., when a concerned resident told members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department that they had seen a drum of an "unknown substance" floating in the Hudson River by the northern shore of Croton Point, the department said. According to the fire department, a Hazmat assignment consisting of members from the Croton Fire Department, Croton EMS, Montrose Volunteer VAFD Hazmat, Ossini…
Car Skids On Black Ice, Crashes Into Brush In Region Car Skids On Black Ice, Crashes Into Brush In Region
Car Skids On Black Ice, Crashes Into Brush In Region Firefighters in Northern Westchester are warning drivers to be careful of black ice following a crash caused by the invisible hazard.  The incident happened on Friday, Jan. 12 just before 6:45 a.m., when a car crashed on Mount Airy Road East in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department.  Arriving crews found the car off the roadway in some brush and quickly realized that black ice had been the cause of the wreck. The driver was evaluated by first responders but declined medical treatment.  Firefighters and State Police troopers stayed at the scene until th…
Sledding Injuries On Rise, Children's Hospital In Region Warns: Here Are Tips To Stay Safe Sledding Injuries On Rise, Children's Hospital In Region Warns: Here Are Tips To Stay Safe
Sledding Injuries On Rise, Children's Hospital In Region Warns: Here Are Tips To Stay Safe Although winter snowstorms may bring the excitement of sledding for children, a hospital in Northern Westchester is warning families to be careful, as injuries resulting from the activity are all too common.  According to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, sledding down neighborhood hills has sent a whopping 200,000 people to the emergency room over the last 10 years, 70 percent of which were children.  During a typical winter, the hospital cares for dozens of these children after sledding accidents, officials said. Many of the injuries include bruises, cu…
Man's Body Found In Wooded Area In Region Man's Body Found In Wooded Area In Region
Man's Body Found In Wooded Area In Region Authorities are investigating the death of a man known for living off the grid after his body was discovered in a wooded area in Northern Westchester.  The body was found on Friday, Dec. 29 around 2 p.m. in a wooded region in the Crompond area near the Yorktown and Cortlandt border, Yorktown Police announced.  The department made the discovery after the elderly man's friends reported that he had missed several lunch gatherings, police said. The man, whose name was not released but is believed to be from the area, was known for living "off the grid." His body was later taken to th…
Car Goes Up In Flames At Intersection In Region Car Goes Up In Flames At Intersection In Region
Car Goes Up In Flames At Intersection In Region Firefighters had to race to a Northern Westchester intersection after a car caught on fire, officials said. The incident happened on Sunday, Dec. 24 just after 3:30 p.m., when firefighters from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to the intersection of Pines Bridge Road and Moseman Avenue for a motor vehicle fire, the department said. Once initial crews arrived at the scene, they confirmed that a vehicle was up in flames and called for more manpower. Once more units arrived, the blaze was quickly extinguished, according to fire officials.  Units spent around an hour and 20 …
Bystander Pulls Driver From Burning Car After Fiery Crash In Region Bystander Pulls Driver From Burning Car After Fiery Crash In Region
Bystander Pulls Driver From Burning Car After Fiery Crash In Region A driver involved in a fiery wreck is in the hospital with serious injuries after being rescued from their burning car by a brave bystander.  The rescue happened in Northern Westchester on Wednesday, Dec. 20 around 7 p.m., when a car traveling on Route 9 northbound in Croton-on-Hudson left the roadway and crashed, causing the vehicle to catch on fire, according to the village's fire department.  As luck would have it, the crash was witnessed by bystander Chris DeSanto, who decided to risk his safety and pull the semi-conscious driver out of the burning wreck before first res…
New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Crash In Region New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Crash In Region
New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Crash In Region In the aftermath of a Northern Westchester crash that killed a 17-year-old boy and left a 16-year-old girl critically injured, their grieving Hudson Valley community is processing the tragedy while also supporting the families of the victims.  New Update: 17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Left 'Indelible Mark,' Family Says The crash happened on Friday, Dec. 15 around 8 p.m. on Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Cortlandt, when a 2012 Toyota Prius driving south sideswiped a Subaru Forester while illegally passing on the right shoulder and lost control…
Man Sold Fentanyl To Victim Who Died In Burning Car After Taking It In Region: Feds Man Sold Fentanyl To Victim Who Died In Burning Car After Taking It In Region: Feds
Man Sold Fentanyl To Victim Who Died In Burning Car After Taking It In Region: Feds A 37-year-old Northern Westchester man faces possible prison time after selling fentanyl to a victim who died in a car fire shortly after taking the drugs, federal officials announced.  Mohegan Lake resident Perry Freeman has been charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a victim, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Monday, Dec. 4.  According to federal officials, on Nov. 10, 2021, Freeman sold fentanyl to the victim. A short time after this, police responded to a burning car in a parking lot in Mohegan Lake, onl…
Stolen Ambulette Drives Wrong Way, Crashes Into Cop Cruisers In Region: Police Stolen Ambulette Drives Wrong Way, Crashes Into Cop Cruisers In Region: Police
Stolen Ambulette Drives Wrong Way, Crashes Into Cop Cruisers In Region: Police Two people face charges after driving a stolen ambulette the wrong way on several parkways in Northern Westchester before eventually crashing into police cars, authorities said. The incident began on Wednesday morning, Nov. 22 when a stolen ambulette was found in Ossining on Route 9 near Snowden Avenue, according to Ossining Police.  Authorities then tried to pull the vehicle over, but it kept driving and eventually entered the Taconic State Parkway where it began traveling in the wrong direction, police said.  Because an Ossining Police sergeant decided that too many people woul…
K9 Helps Sniff Out Kilogram Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Region: Police K9 Helps Sniff Out Kilogram Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Region: Police
K9 Helps Sniff Out Kilogram Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Region: Police A 25-year-old Connecticut man faces drug charges after authorities found him in possession of a kilogram of cocaine during a Northern Westchester traffic stop, police announced. The arrest resulted from an incident on Monday, Nov. 13, when a New York State Police trooper pulled over a 2014 Toyota Corolla on Interstate 684 in North Castle just after 3 p.m. for a vehicle and traffic law violation, authorities said. According to state police, the trooper and his K9 partner, Fortini, determined that the driver, 25-year-old New Haven County resident John Carlos Javier of Waterbury, had…
Suspicious Trio Seen Behind Pizzeria Prompts Police Response In Region Suspicious Trio Seen Behind Pizzeria Prompts Police Response In Region
Suspicious Trio Seen Behind Pizzeria Prompts Police Response In Region Authorities are conducting an investigation into an incident that happened behind a Northern Westchester pizzeria after staff reported that several people may have tried to start a fire, police announced.  The incident that prompted the investigation happened on Saturday, Nov. 18 around 7:45 p.m., when employees at Amore Pizzeria at 1 Kent Pl. in Armonk called police and reported that they had seen several people behind the building and a flickering light.  Staffers added that they believed the people may have been trying to light something on fire, according to North Castle Polic…
Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under Excavator In Region Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under Excavator In Region
Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under Excavator In Region This story has been updated.  A 59-year-old man was killed after an excavator rolled on top of them on a residential Northern Westchester road, police said. The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 27 around 2:15 p.m., when the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department responded to an excavator rollover on Baptist Church Road.  According to Yorktown Police, a 59-year-old man who had been working with a local tree company had become trapped underneath an excavator he was standing next to. The man was confirmed to have died shortly after authorities arrived.  Fire crews th…
Firefighter Sues His Department, City In Region For Discrimination Claims Firefighter Sues His Department, City In Region For Discrimination Claims
Firefighter Sues His Department, City In Region For Discrimination Claims A firefighter is suing the Northern Westchester department he has spent nearly 20 years with for allegedly discriminating against him and denying him recognition of his professional achievements.  Robert Pappas, a 19-year member of the Peekskill Fire Department, filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday, Sept. 26 against the city of Peekskill, the Peekskill Fire Department, and Peekskill Fire Chief James Seymour IV.  According to Pappas's complaint, the fire department failed to promote him to the rank of lieutenant on three separate occasions despite his claims that h…
Support Pours In For Victim Run Down By ATV At Baseball Field In Region Support Pours In For Victim Run Down By ATV At Baseball Field In Region
Support Pours In For Victim Run Down By ATV At Baseball Field In Region Hundreds of people have lent their generosity to a man who suffered grievous injuries after being run over by an all-terrain vehicle at a baseball field in Northern Westchester, leaving him barely able to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding.  Yorktown resident Ed Moffett faces a long recovery process after being run over by an ATV in an incident that happened on Sunday, Aug. 27 in Yorktown at a baseball field at 2406 Hunterbrook Rd.  Earlier Report - New Update: 21-Year-Old Intentionally Injured Man With ATV In Yorktown, Police Say According to Yor…
NY's Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' Dies NY's Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' Dies
NY's Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' Dies Northern Westchester native Paul Reubens, who portrayed the iconic character "Pee-wee Herman" on television and on feature films, has died following a private six-year battle with cancer.  Reubens, who was born in Peekskill in 1952, died on Sunday night, July 30 at the age of 70 after a privately-fought battle with cancer, according to an announcement from the official Pee-wee Herman Instagram page.  In the announcement, Reubens shared a statement written before his death that included an apology for not revealing his cancer diagnosis.  "Please accept my apology for not going public with …
Crash Traps Driver In Truck, Hospitalizes 2 In Northern Westchester Crash Traps Driver In Truck, Hospitalizes 2 In Northern Westchester
Crash Traps Driver In Truck, Hospitalizes 2 In Northern Westchester Two people were hospitalized after an SUV crashed into a truck in Northern Westchester, pinning the truck's driver inside, fire officials said.  The crash happened on Saturday, April 15 around 5:15 a.m., when firefighters responded to Route 35 in Somers for a reported crash involving an SUV and a truck, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Once first responders arrived, they found that an occupant of the truck was entrapped inside with serious injuries and began to extricate them. Eventually, after around 10 minutes firefighters managed to remove the driver's side d…
Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former New York Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former New York Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says
Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former New York Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says Former Northern Westchester resident Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by a man who claims that she seriously injured him in a skiing accident, according to a report by BBC.  Paltrow, who once lived in the Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc, made an appearance in a US court on Tuesday, March 21 as the trial over the claims begins, the news outlet reported.  The incident in question happened in February 2016 at the Deer Valley resort in Utah, where Paltrow, age 50, was on vacation with her family.  While skiing, Paltrow allegedly crashed into retired optometrist Terry Sa…
Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Home In Region, Police Say Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Home In Region, Police Say
Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Home In Region, Police Say A man from Northern Westchester faces charges after stealing a car from a Hudson Valley residence while the victim ran inside his home to grab a bag, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Saturday, March 11, when state troopers responded to a home in the Lake Peekskill neighborhood of Putnam Valley for a reported stolen vehicle.  Once arriving at the home, the victim told troopers that he had started the car, returned to his house to grab a bag, and found the vehicle gone once he came back out, according to state police.  With the help of the Westchest…
Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Region: Police Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Region: Police
Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Region: Police A man from Northern Westchester faces charges after violating a restraining order against a woman he allegedly strangled in Putnam County, authorities said.  Peekskill resident Dany Villa-Carchipulla was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 2 at his residence for the violations, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 7.  Villa-Carchipulla was ordered to stay away from the victim after an incident that happened in Garrison in November 2022, after which he was also charged with strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child.  Since then, Villa-Carc…
ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Region ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Region
ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Region The name of the 19-year-old who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester has been released.  Earlier Report - New Update: Person Killed By Train In Peekskill, Metro-North Service Still Delayed Peekskill resident Wilmer Cango was hit by train number 830 on Monday, Feb. 6 around 7:10 a.m. at the Peekskill Metro-North station at the Hudson Avenue Crossing, Metro-North spokesman Mike Cortez said.  Cango had been trespassing on the tracks when he was hit. He later died from his injuries. More details about how Cango was hit have not yet be…
New Update: Person Killed By Train In Region New Update: Person Killed By Train In Region
New Update: Person Killed By Train In Region Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Northern Westchester A person was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester, delaying service and prompting an investigation.  Earlier Report - Person Reportedly Struck By Train: Metro-North Service Delayed In Peekskill The person was hit by train number 830 on Monday, Feb. 6 around 7:10 a.m. at the Peekskill Metro-North station at the Hudson Avenue Crossing, and died as a result of their injuries, Metro-North spokesman Mike Cortez said.  The pers…
Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Region Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Region
Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Region When using a generator to power your home after losing power, it's important to follow safety tips to avoid a fire like one that happened in Northern Westchester.  On Monday morning, Nov. 28, around 8 a.m., firefighters in Somers responded to a residence in the Somers Chase complex for a reported generator fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Luckily, firefighters were able to knock out the blaze before it caused any damage to the home, fire officials said.  According to the New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, fires can be a co…
Thousands Raised For Family Of Police Officer From Region Who Died Suddenly Thousands Raised For Family Of Police Officer From Region Who Died Suddenly
Thousands Raised For Family Of Police Officer From Region Who Died Suddenly A fundraiser to support the family of a Northern Westchester police officer who died suddenly has already raised around $28,000. Earlier Report - 'Most Difficult News': Peekskill Police Department Mourns Death Of Officer The GoFundMe was started on Sunday, Nov. 26, to help the family of Gregory Jones, an officer with the Peekskill Police Department originally from Middletown, who died on Thursday night, Nov. 24, at the age of 48, according to his obituary.  The fundraiser, titled, "Greg Jones, a father lost too soon," is meant to financially support his three young children,…
'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Home In Region For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says 'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Home In Region For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says
'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Home In Region For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says Film producer Mitchell Cannold, famous for "Dirty Dancing," has listed his Northern Westchester residence for nearly $6 million, Mansion Global reports.   The 6.5-acre estate located in Pound Ridge at 15 Col Sheldon Lane, which is being sold for $5.985 million, was bought by Cannold in 2015 for $2.6 million, and he then spent $2.5 million renovating it in 2016, adding bathrooms, kitchens, new mechanicals, and radiant heating floor, the outlet reports.  The house has around 8,147 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three half-bath…
Family Of Woman Hit By Car In Region Seeking Help From Community Family Of Woman Hit By Car In Region Seeking Help From Community
Family Of Woman Hit By Car In Region Seeking Help From Community The family of a woman who was injured after being hit by a car in Northern Westchester is asking their community for help.  On Wednesday night, Nov. 2, a woman was struck by a car in Peekskill on Albany Post Road while walking to a gas station, according to Peekskill Walks, a group dedicated to making the city safer for pedestrians.  Because her mother is now unable to work because of her injuries and is currently hospitalized, the woman's daughter, 18-year-old Kaylin Zhuzhingo, started a GoFundMe to raise money to help pay the family's bills during her recovery.  "She alway…
Police Hold Active Shooter Training At Elementary School In Region Police Hold Active Shooter Training At Elementary School In Region
Police Hold Active Shooter Training At Elementary School In Region A training exercise was held at an elementary school in Northern Westchester to prepare police and first responders for active shooter incidents.  The training was held on Wednesday night, Oct. 19, at the Mount Kisco Elementary School at 47 West Hyatt Ave., according to Westchester County Police.  At the school, drills were held that focused on protocols and procedures that should be used by first responders during a mass shooting, police said.  Part of this also includes separating into "rescue task forces," so that teams of police, firefighters, and emergency res…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Reported Missing In Region Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Reported Missing In Region
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Reported Missing In Region Police are searching for a 61-year-old man who was reported missing by the Northern Westchester senior living facility where he lives. Tyrone Harper was reported missing on Tuesday, Sept. 20, New York State Police said. Police said Harper lives at The Sentinel, located at 3441 Lexington Ave. in Mohegan Lake. He was last seen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, according to the report. Authorities said Harper is described as being about 6 feet tall and about 120 pounds. His clothing description is not known.  Authorities asked anyone with information about Harper's whereabouts to…
Former College Athlete From Region Who Died At Age 40 'Led An Active Life' Former College Athlete From Region Who Died At Age 40 'Led An Active Life'
Former College Athlete From Region Who Died At Age 40 'Led An Active Life' A man who graduated from a Northern Westchester high school and was known as a talented athlete who competed at the collegiate level has died at the age of 40. George Robert “G.R.” Tryon III died peacefully in Ulster County on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Kingston, according to his obituary. He was a graduate of Ossining High School, where he received 11 varsity letters in baseball, football, and wrestling. "G.R. was a talented athlete who led an active life," his obituary reads. He continued wrestling at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelor's degree in business. "Dur…