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Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Ties To Region Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Ties To Region
Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Ties To Region One of two murder victims whose dismembered remains were found strewn across Long Island has numerous ties to the Hudson Valley. Suffolk County Police said the severed remains of Donna Conneely, age 59, were discovered Thursday, Feb. 29, at Babylon’s Southards Pond Park.  Homicide detectives located additional remains on Tuesday, March 5, at Bethpage State Park and in a wooded residential area in West Babylon. Homicide detectives have located human remains at Bethpage State Park, Southards Pond Park in Babylon, and in a wooded area along Lakeway Drive in West Babylon.  Googl…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Support Rushes In For Professional Soccer Player From Region Diagnosed With Cancer Support Rushes In For Professional Soccer Player From Region Diagnosed With Cancer
Support Rushes In For Professional Soccer Player From Region Diagnosed With Cancer In an amazing display of support, a community has come together to raise tens of thousands of dollars to help a professional soccer player from Northern Westchester who faces a dire cancer diagnosis.  The effort began after New York City FC player John Denis, a Yorktown native, was diagnosed with primary mediastinal large B cell lymphoma on Saturday, Feb. 3, his 26th birthday.  The diagnosis came just days before Denis was scheduled to leave home for his preseason and fourth year of playing professional soccer, according to his brother, Sebastian.  To help raise funds t…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Region Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Region
Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Region Authorities in Northern Westchester are investigating several car break-ins that happened at a trailway parking lot.  The incidents happened on Wednesday, Feb. 7 between 4 and 4:30 p.m. in Yorktown at the North County Trailway parking lot on Route 118, according to Yorktown Police. According to the department, the suspects involved forced their way into three locked vehicles and stole several items, including purses and laptops.  The thefts are now under investigation, police said. The department also warned residents to remove valuables from their unoccupied vehicles to av…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Off-Brand Rechargeable Battery Starts Blaze At Home In Region Off-Brand Rechargeable Battery Starts Blaze At Home In Region
Off-Brand Rechargeable Battery Starts Blaze At Home In Region Fire officials are giving residents battery safety tips following a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence caused by an off-brand rechargeable product. The fire broke out on Wednesday, Jan. 24 around 3 p.m. at a residence in Somers on Wood Street, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department announced on Saturday, Jan. 27.  According to the department, which provided mutual aid during the incident, a small fire broke out on the first floor of the residence but was quickly put out.  The cause of the blaze was later determined to be an off-brand rechargeable battery, fire…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Business Owner In Region Dies At 69 Beloved Business Owner In Region Dies At 69
Beloved Business Owner In Region Dies At 69 A community is mourning the loss of a Hudson Valley woman who once owned two popular businesses in Northern Westchester and was known for her love of crafting.  Putnam County resident Diane Callahan-Caro of Brewster died on Friday, Jan. 19 in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 69, according to her obituary.  Born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1954, Callahan-Caro went on to graduate from Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak in 1972 before earning her bachelor's degree from Briarcliff College.  Years later in 1978, she married John Caro in Peekskill and together, they live…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Truck Slams Into Overpass On Parkway In Region: Was Following GPS, Police Say Truck Slams Into Overpass On Parkway In Region: Was Following GPS, Police Say
Truck Slams Into Overpass On Parkway In Region: Was Following GPS, Police Say Multiple lanes of a busy parkway in Northern Westchester had to be temporarily closed after a truck crashed into an overpass, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Jan. 27 just before 1 p.m., when a box truck crashed into the Bedford Road overpass on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway near Exit 28 in Pleasantville, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. The collision damaged the truck's cargo area and caused debris to scatter on the parkway, forcing authorities to close the northbound lanes for a cleanup. The lanes were eventually reop…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Unique Fixer-Upper: $2.9M Abercrombie Castle Up For Sale In Region Unique Fixer-Upper: $2.9M Abercrombie Castle Up For Sale In Region
Unique Fixer-Upper: $2.9M Abercrombie Castle Up For Sale In Region If you're looking for your next big project and have millions of dollars to spend, consider investing in a castle located on a nearly 50-acre property in Northern Westchester in need of some serious renovations.  The castle, located on a 49.6-acre property in Ossining at 249 Croton Dam Rd., was built in 1927 by David T. Abercrombie, who was one of the founders of the popular clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch, and is now up for sale for $2.9 million. According to the property's Zillow listing, the castle was designed by Abercrombie's architect wife, Lucy Abbot C…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: Duo Lights Off Bomb On Driveway Of Home In Region, Feds Say New Update: Duo Lights Off Bomb On Driveway Of Home In Region, Feds Say
New Update: Duo Lights Off Bomb On Driveway Of Home In Region, Feds Say Two men face charges after allegedly exploding a bomb on a Northern Westchester driveway as part of an effort to threaten a victim into dropping a court case, federal officials said. New Jersey residents Damjan Stanivukovic and Vladamir Radunovic were both arrested on Saturday morning, Jan. 13 in connection with an explosion at a Bedford Hills residence on McLain Street on Thursday, Jan. 11, according to court documents filed with the US District Court of the Southern District of New York.  Earlier Report - Suspicious Fire At Bedford Hills Residence Under Investigation …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Support Rises For Family Rebuilding After House Fire In Region Support Rises For Family Rebuilding After House Fire In Region
Support Rises For Family Rebuilding After House Fire In Region A community in Northern Westchester is coming together to support a couple and their young children who are now working to rebuild their lives after a fire devastated their home.  The effort comes following a blaze on Thursday, Dec. 14 that severely damaged a Lewisboro residence belonging to Alison and Marc Biddle and their two young children, Georgi and Nico.  Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire and the family's dogs made it out unscathed. However, the residence is now uninhabitable, according to Alison Biddle's sister, Nicole Sulli…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash In Region: 17-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, Girl Critically Injured Fatal Crash In Region: 17-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, Girl Critically Injured
Fatal Crash In Region: 17-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, Girl Critically Injured A 17-year-old has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Northern Westchester in which a 16-year-old was critically injured. It happened around 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 on Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Cortlandt. According to New York State Police spokesman AJ Hicks, an iitial investigation revealed Putnam County resident and Haldane High School student Vladislav Saban, of Cold Spring, operating a 2012 Toyota Prius southbound sideswiped a Subaru Forester while passing illegally on the right shoulder.  Saban lost control of the vehicle, struck a utility pole, and then a tree.&…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Entrepreneur From Region Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List Entrepreneur From Region Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
Entrepreneur From Region Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List For Northern Westchester native Tom Weingarten, simply following his passion for sports and coaching and taking a chance ended up bringing him to a level of success that is now earning recognition from major national outlets. Weingarten, age 29, who serves as the chief growth officer for sports media company Overtime, was named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which is released annually and features 600 successful young entrepreneurs, stars, and leaders who have already exhibited plenty of potential.  Since Weingarten joined Overtime in 2015 as a startup, it has grown to have …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Father Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver From Region Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Father Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver From Region
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Father Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver From Region Just days after a beloved father from Northern Westchester was killed in a crash caused in the region by an alleged drunk driver that also injured his young son, a community has already raised thousands to support his family.  Cortlandt Manor resident Joe Stubblefield, age 52, was killed in a crash in Putnam County on Saturday, Nov. 11 around 9:45 p.m. on Route 9 near Stone Ridge Road, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  Earlier Report - Man Killed, Child Injured After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane In Putnam County: Police According to authorities, he …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Killed, Child Injured After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane In Region: Police Man Killed, Child Injured After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane In Region: Police
Man Killed, Child Injured After Car Veers Into Oncoming Lane In Region: Police A 56-year-old drunk driver from the Hudson Valley faces charges after crossing into the oncoming lane and hitting another car head-on, killing a 52-year-old Northern Westchester man and injuring a young child, police said.  New, updated report: Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Cortlandt Manor Father Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver The incident happened in Putnam County on Saturday, Nov. 11, around 9:45 p.m. on Route 9 in Philipstown near Stone Ridge Road.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle driven by 56-year-old Dutchess County resident Marcos Mart…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Teacher From Region Caught With Child Porn, Trying To Hack Teen's Social Media: Feds Teacher From Region Caught With Child Porn, Trying To Hack Teen's Social Media: Feds
Teacher From Region Caught With Child Porn, Trying To Hack Teen's Social Media: Feds A 27-year-old teacher from Northern Westchester faces decades in prison after authorities discovered his possession of child pornography and an attempt to hack into a student's social media account, officials said. Yorktown resident and teacher Giuseppi Micciari, age 27, was arrested on child pornography charges and presented in White Plains federal court on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  According to federal officials, Micciari's arrest followed a review of his cell phone conducted by authorities that revealed th…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Farm In Region Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big' Farm In Region Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big'
Farm In Region Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big' A popular farm in Northern Westchester is asking community members for support as it plans a relocation to two nearby properties that will make it more affordable for the business to run. Fable: From Farm to Table, a farm currently located in Ossining at 1311 Kitchawan Rd., will be closing in mid-November 2023 to begin its relocation process to new properties, owners Tom and Kristin Deacon announced on their website.  The farm, which has been located in Ossining for eight years, is known for growing healthy, pesticide-free food. Although the business found success during the …

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
New Superintendent Tapped At School District In Region New Superintendent Tapped At School District In Region
New Superintendent Tapped At School District In Region After a thorough search process, a Northern Westchester school district has selected a new superintendent who comes from a school system close to home.  The Hendrick Hudson School District has named Michael A. Tromblee as its new superintendent of schools, who will be appointed to his new position during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Hendrick Hudson High School library.  Tromblee, who will officially begin his new role on Friday, Dec. 1, will come from the nearby Mahopac Central School District, where he has served as Assistant Sup…

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by Ben Crnic
News
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies A bear that was shot and killed after attacking a 7-year-old child in Northern Westchester has tested negative for rabies, officials said.  The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed the results on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, a day after the bear's remains were brought in for testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home The male bear was killed by North Castle Police following the attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 ju…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Teen From Region Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Teen From Region Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final
Teen From Region Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Tough as nails, strong as a young boxer, and as agile as a tiger are just a few words to describe a 16-year-old Hudson Valley girl who is crushing it on this season of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior." On Monday, Aug. 21, Northern Westchester resident Emily Gardiner, of Bedford Hills, will show just how tough she is on the finals of the show at 8 p.m. in Las Vegas. The grand prize is a cool $1 million.  Known around town and school, as the "Ninja girl," Emily made it through the entire season of ANW competing with -- and beating -- her father Rich Gardiner to make it to the finals. She trai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Woman From Region Reveals Chilling Story 'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Woman From Region Reveals Chilling Story
'How I Met Gilgo Beach Murderer': Woman From Region Reveals Chilling Story A shaken Hudson Valley interior designer who met suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann through a business networking group described him as "creepy," and a "weirdo." Northern Westchester resident Dominique Michelle Vidal, said in a TikTok video she met with the hulking man just months before he was scooped up by police as the prime suspect in three Long Island murders, and is a suspect in a fourth. A fact that didn't surprise her after her weird and uncomfortable meetings with Heuermann, Vidal said. Earlier story - Gilgo Beach Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Alleg…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Death Of Elementary School Student Under Investigation In Region Death Of Elementary School Student Under Investigation In Region
Death Of Elementary School Student Under Investigation In Region Police in Northern Westchester are currently investigating the tragic death of a 10-year-old elementary school student.  In a statement released by Peekskill Police Chief Leo Dylweski on Tuesday, June 6, he revealed that the department is investigating the death of 10-year-old Lukas Illesecas, who attended Hillcrest Elementary School.  Dylweski added that the death is "still actively being investigated" and that no "definitive conclusions" have been made.  In a GoFundMe page created to raise money for the Illesecas family, organizer Christian Illescas wro…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Former NY Podiatrist, Sister Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife Former NY Podiatrist, Sister Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife
Former NY Podiatrist, Sister Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife A podiatrist from the Hudson Valley has been accused of trying to get his wife killed for a second time, this time with the alleged aid of his sister. Rockland County resident Ira Bernstein, age 49, of Montebello, and Northern Westchester resident Jaclyn Goldberg, age 40, of Bedford, have been indicted by a grand jury following an investigation conducted by the Town of Ramapo Police Department with the assistance of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. From July 29, 2022 through September 21, 2022, Ira Bernstein is alleged to have solicited the murder of his wife S…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In Region: Police Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In Region: Police
Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In Region: Police A victim from Northern Westchester had to take several precautionary measures including canceling her credit cards after a scammer was able to remotely access her computer, police said.  The incident was reported on Monday, May 22 just before 2:30 p.m. when a woman arrived at North Castle Police headquarters and reported that the scammer had been able to access her computer while she was doing online shopping, according to North Castle Police.  The victim reported that while she had been shopping on Amazon, she had accidentally clicked a link that let the scammer take control of h…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Cover Girl: NY's Own Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History Cover Girl: NY's Own Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History
Cover Girl: NY's Own Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History Despite already becoming a household name through her cookbooks, magazines, and television shows, Northern Westchester resident Martha Stewart is making history yet again by becoming the oldest model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue.  The 81-year-old globally-known businesswoman, television personality, and now model was revealed to be on the issues' cover on Monday, May 15 by the iconic magazine.  She is the oldest-ever Swimsuit Issue cover model, according to the magazine.  Martha Stewart is the oldest woman to grace the cover in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit …

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Update: Biden's Visit To Cause Traffic, Road Closures In Region Update: Biden's Visit To Cause Traffic, Road Closures In Region
Update: Biden's Visit To Cause Traffic, Road Closures In Region Commuters traveling in Northern Westchester are being warned of a number of traffic delays and road closures that will be caused by President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to the area.  Biden is set to speak at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. to give remarks regarding increasing the country's debt ceiling to avoid a government default.  Earlier Report - President Biden To Visit Valhalla: Here's Where He's Going According to Mount Pleasant Police, his visit will cause increased traffic and temporary road closures on the fol…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Michigan Gov's Sister Enters Race For Congress In District Representing Much Of Region Michigan Gov's Sister Enters Race For Congress In District Representing Much Of Region
Michigan Gov's Sister Enters Race For Congress In District Representing Much Of Region A small business owner and school board member in Northern Westchester who is also the sister of Michigan's governor is kicking off a campaign to represent much of the Hudson Valley in the US Congress.  Katonah resident and Democrat Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announced her intention to run for New York's 17th District seat on Tuesday, May 5 on both social media and in a video campaign ad released online.  The 17th District, which includes all or parts of Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, is currently represented by Republican Rep. Mike L…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster From Region Dies 'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster From Region Dies
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster From Region Dies A beloved sports radio host from Northern Westchester who made numerous appearances on national television and enjoyed a successful career in book publishing is being remembered for his sharp nature and dedication to fulfilling his dreams.  Sportscaster, author, editor, and Armonk resident Rick Wolff died on Monday, April 10 at age 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer, his family announced on his blog.  Wolff was known for hosting his popular weekly radio show "The Sports Edge," which aired on New York City-based WFAN Sports Radio and often focused on youth sports. …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crash In Region 22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crash In Region
22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crash In Region A woman has been accused of driving drunk after a fiery single-vehicle crash in Northern Westchester. It happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 on Route 22 in the town of North Salem, according to New York State Police. When troopers arrived, a downed utility pole and wires were observed with a fire in the roadway and a car pulled over on the shoulder, state police said. A preliminary investigation determined that the driver and sole occupant, Amberlyn R. Leonard, was traveling at an unsafe speed when she exited the roadway and struck a utility pole and rock wall. Further invest…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Report Of Shots Fired Causes HS To Be Placed On Lockdown In Region: Police Report Of Shots Fired Causes HS To Be Placed On Lockdown In Region: Police
Report Of Shots Fired Causes HS To Be Placed On Lockdown In Region: Police A high school in Northern Westchester was placed on lockdown and inspected by authorities after a complaint of shots fired was reported, police said.  The incident happened at 8 a.m. at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua when New Castle Police responded to an anonymous complaint of shots fired. Because of the complaint, the school was placed on lockdown, and responding officers checked the school. After a search of the building, the initial report was determined to be false, police said. The lockdown at the school was then lifted.  After this incident, all schools in t…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Baits Cops Into Chasing Sports Car In Region, Caught When Engine Seizes Man Baits Cops Into Chasing Sports Car In Region, Caught When Engine Seizes
Man Baits Cops Into Chasing Sports Car In Region, Caught When Engine Seizes An 18-year-old man is facing the music after taunting officers and instigating them into chasing him across multiple counties in the Hudson Valley before he was eventually caught thanks to a seized engine, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, March 23 around 9 p.m., when two officers from the Carmel Police Department were assigned to a traffic detail at a large gathering in Putnam County on Route 6 in Mahopac.  While the two officers were helping pedestrians and vehicles leave the area, an 18-year-old Northern Westchester man driving a "souped‐up" blue Dodge Challenger…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Region, Still At Large: Police Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Region, Still At Large: Police
Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Region, Still At Large: Police Police are searching for a former garage owner who they say allegedly stole a customer's truck in Northern Westchester.  According to state police, Carlos Vera, who once owned C&K Little Garage in Cortlandt, stole a customer's 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck upon closing the business and left the area with it.  After receiving a stolen vehicle complaint, authorities set out to find Vera, who is a former resident of the Verplanck area of Cortlandt, state police announced on Wednesday, March 22. Anyone with any information regarding Vera's whereabouts is asked to cal…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Region Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Region
Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Region Work has once again resumed at an Amazon construction site in Northern Westchester after a crane collapse that sent two people to the hospital.  Earlier Report - Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Route 9A In Hawthorne The collapse happened on Friday afternoon, March 17 in Hawthorne at an Amazon construction site located at 211 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), according to Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva.  As a result of the incident, two people were injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center. Details regarding their current condition…

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by Ben Crnic