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Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Horrific Crash On Thanksgiving ID'd Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Horrific Crash On Thanksgiving ID'd
Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Horrific Crash On Thanksgiving ID'd Click here for a new, updated story - Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys Police have identified the parents of three young children from New York killed in a horrific crash while they were visiting family in Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day. Original report: Victims Of Double-Fatal Bristol Crash Were Visiting For Thanksgiving, Police Say The crash happened in Hartford County just after 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 near the Bristol/Farmington town line on Stevens Street in Bristol. According to Lt. Patrick Krajewski, of the Bristol Police, Westchester Count…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Say Cheese: New Food Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester Say Cheese: New Food Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester
Say Cheese: New Food Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester An all-new shop specializing in gourmet cheese, fresh-baked bread, platters, and more is now open in Westchester.  Dobbs & Bishop Fine Cheese celebrated the grand opening of its second location in Scarsdale at 35 Spencer Pl. on Thursday, Nov. 16.  The new store, opened by owners Kevin McNeill and Ruth Walter, offers a host of fine cheeses sold separately and in platters, which include fruits, crackers, jam, dips, and more.  The Scarsdale location is the second Dobbs & Bishop store to open after the original, founded in 2009 in Bronxville at 107 Pondfield Rd. Both stores reflect Mc…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Good Eats: 13 Restaurants Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands In Westchester Good Eats: 13 Restaurants Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands In Westchester
Good Eats: 13 Restaurants Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands In Westchester Any foodies looking for new places to try in Westchester may want to take a look at more than a dozen eateries that have been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list. A total of 13 Westchester restaurants have been named Michelin Bib Gourmands in 2023, an award that recognizes establishments that combine delicious food with great value. The awards are doled out by the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establishments well-received by its reviewers. The awards were revealed following a Michelin Guide ceremony held on Tuesday, No…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison To Be Affected Lane, Ramp Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison To Be Affected
Lane, Ramp Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison To Be Affected A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are set to affect traffic on several parkways and busy main routes throughout Westchester.  The closures will affect the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon and Bronxville; the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale; and Route 119 in White Plains, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  Closures occurring on Sunday nights through Friday nights beginning on Sunday, Oct. 29 through Tuesday, Nov. 21 between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. will include:  Two lanes of the Cross County Parkway in each direction, wh…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison Being Affected For Week Lane, Ramp Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison Being Affected For Week
Lane, Ramp Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison Being Affected For Week Motorists in Westchester are being made aware of a series of lane and ramp closures on two busy parkways. The closures are scheduled to affect traffic on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon and Bronxville and the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale through Friday, Oct. 27 between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closures, which began Sunday, Oct. 22, will include:  Two lanes of the Cross County Parkway will close in both directions between Exit 8 (Route 22) and the Hutchinson River Parkway; One …

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison For 2 Weeks Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison For 2 Weeks
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison For 2 Weeks An upcoming series of closures is set to slow down traffic on two parkways in Westchester for two weeks. The closures will affect both the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon and Bronxville and the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale beginning on Sunday, Oct. 1, and lasting through Saturday, Oct. 14 between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closures will include: Two lanes of the Cross County Parkway in each direction between Exit 8 (Route 22) and the Hutchinson River Parkway; One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Park…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Vehicle Theft: Man Robbed At Gunpoint Outside Home In Scarsdale, Police Say Vehicle Theft: Man Robbed At Gunpoint Outside Home In Scarsdale, Police Say
Vehicle Theft: Man Robbed At Gunpoint Outside Home In Scarsdale, Police Say Authorities in Westchester are searching for at least three men who held a victim at gunpoint and stole his car in front of his residence, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 27 around 7:15 a.m., when a man left his home in Scarsdale on Edgewood Road and walked toward his BMW SUV that was parked on the street. According to Scarsdale Police, the victim was then approached by at least three men who displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded that he hand over his property, which included his car keys.  The men then stole his BMW and drove west on Edgewoo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale: Here's Where A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights.  The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28  between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights:  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Top Honors: These Westchester Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: These Westchester Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: These Westchester Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report
These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report Three pizza joints in Westchester have been recognized as among the best in New York at specializing in certain regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The three restaurants were selected as part of a new database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza.  According to the report, the pizzerias in Westchester that are the best at certain styles of pie are:  Sal's Pizzeria, located at 316 Mamaroneck Ave. in Mamaroneck, which spec…

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by Ben Crnic
News
This Westchester Suburb Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says This Westchester Suburb Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says
This Westchester Suburb Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says A village in Westchester is apparently making people green with envy, as a new report has named a county suburb as having one of the most sought-after lifestyles in America.  The village of Scarsdale has made it on a list of suburbs with the "most envied lifestyles" across the country, according to a report from Moving Feedback released on Monday, Aug. 14.  The village took spot No. 104 on the list out of the 175 suburbs that were included.  The rankings were determined by an online panel survey of 3,000 adults based on age, gender, and geography, the organiza…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Westchester New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Westchester
New Eatery To Bring Homemade 'Creative Dishes' To Westchester An all-new restaurant in Westchester will soon be serving up a variety of homemade pasta dishes and pizza cooked up by a chef known for his creativity.  Via Veroli Restaurant, located in Yonkers at 2150 Central Park Ave., will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 12:30 p.m. The eatery, located in the former home of Reggia Morelli Ristorante, will serve meals that offer a "unique twist" to Italian cuisine, according to the restaurant's website.  Some menu items include "IFC," or Italian fried chicken served with creamy polenta,…

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by Ben Crnic