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Teen Accused Of Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police Chase Through Harrison Teen Accused Of Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police Chase Through Harrison
Teen Accused Of Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police Chase Through Harrison A 19-year-old man from Connecticut is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Westchester and leading police on a multi-agency pursuit, authorities said. The incident began on Thursday morning, Nov. 28, when a West Harrison resident reported suspicious activity involving two vehicles, a white Mercedes Benz and a dark-colored Audi A5, on Columbus Avenue, the Harrison Police Department announced on Monday, Dec. 2. Those inside the cars were seen trying to pull on the door handles of parked cars, the department said, prompting a quick response to the scene.  When of…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Killed In Hit-Run After Tripping, Falling Into Road In Westchester: Suspect In Custody Woman Killed In Hit-Run After Tripping, Falling Into Road In Westchester: Suspect In Custody
Woman Killed In Hit-Run After Tripping, Falling Into Road In Westchester: Suspect In Custody A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a Westchester hit-run that left a 35-year-old woman dead, police announced. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Monday, April 8 just before 5 a.m., when a victim was struck on Buena Vista Avenue between Main Street and Dock Street in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police. Arriving first responders found an unconscious woman in the street and tried saving her life before rushing her to a nearby hospital. However, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead, police said. The victim was identified as Yonkers resident Fat…

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by Ben Crnic
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Street Closures, Parking Restrictions Set For Annual Riverfest Event Street Closures, Parking Restrictions Set For Annual Riverfest Event
Street Closures, Parking Restrictions Set For Annual Riverfest Event Street closures over the weekend are expected to impact businesses and residents alike, as the city prepares for the 26th annual Riverfest. The Yonkers Police Department issued an alert warning that beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, several roadways will be closed until Riverfest ends sometime between 10 p.m. and midnight. Temporary “no parking” signs will be posted in the area, cautioning motorists to move to the next spot, or risk being towed. Those “no parking” signs are expected to be posted tonight, and will go into effect at approximately 11 p.m. on Friday. Police warned tha…

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by Zak Failla