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Filming To Take Place On Busy Main Road In Westchester: Here's When Filming To Take Place On Busy Main Road In Westchester: Here's When
Filming To Take Place On Busy Main Road In Westchester: Here's When Officials are warning motorists that filming will be taking place on a busy main road in Westchester and may cause traffic delays. The filming will take place on Thursday, March 21 between 7 p.m. and midnight on both directions of Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow between Sleepy Hollow High School and Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, according to Sleepy Hollow village officials.  Officials said there may be brief traffic delays as a result of the filming, which has been approved by the state Department of Transportation. Motorists are advised to avoid driving in the area during the filming.…
Update: Man Gets More Charges After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says Update: Man Gets More Charges After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says
Update: Man Gets More Charges After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says A 39-year-old man nabbed for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend at her Westchester home now faces more charges after violating an order of protection while in custody after the incident, officials said.  Ruben Santiago, age 39, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Thursday, March 7 on a 27-count indictment in connection with the January shooting of his ex-girlfriend, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  Earlier Report - Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Sleepy Hollow Residence, DA Says According to the DA's Offic…
Westchester Eatery Among Nation's Top 100 'All-Time Pizza Spots,' Yelp Says Westchester Eatery Among Nation's Top 100 'All-Time Pizza Spots,' Yelp Says
Westchester Eatery Among Nation's Top 100 'All-Time Pizza Spots,' Yelp Says Three eateries in the Hudson Valley are among the Top 100 pizza spots from sea to shining sea, according to Yelp, which said the selections make up its active but "all-time list." Yelp says it determined the rankings by identifying businesses in the pizza category and then ranking them using several factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. The trio of restaurants from the Hudson Valley are: No. 64 - Lolita’s Pizza, Poughkeepsie: With a five-star rating based on about 135 reviews, Lolita's went from fine dining to specializing in Neapolitan pizza in 2018, saying…
Man Shoots, Kills Father Of 2 At Westchester Park: Here's His Sentence Man Shoots, Kills Father Of 2 At Westchester Park: Here's His Sentence
Man Shoots, Kills Father Of 2 At Westchester Park: Here's His Sentence A 21-year-old man has received his prison sentence for fatally shooting a father of two during a confrontation at a park in Westchester, officials announced.  Mount Vernon resident Emmanuel Valentin Perez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting Sleepy Hollow resident Manuel Salazar in June 2021, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Jan. 12.  Earlier Report - Teen Arraigned In Fatal Shooting At Park In Westchester According to the DA's Office, on June 28, 2021, around 9:30 p.m., Perez, who was 18 years old at the ti…
Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says
Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says A 38-year-old man now faces attempted murder charges after breaking into a Westchester residence and shooting his ex-girlfriend, officials announced. New, updated report - Update: Man Gets More Charges After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend At Sleepy Hollow Residence, DA Says Ruben Santiago, who was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 3, now faces attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting in Sleepy Hollow that occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Jan. 5.  Earlier Report - Suspect Nabbed After Shooting 37-Year-Old Wom…
Suspect Nabbed After Shooting 37-Year-Old Woman At Westchester Residence, Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Shooting 37-Year-Old Woman At Westchester Residence, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Shooting 37-Year-Old Woman At Westchester Residence, Police Say A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a shooting inside a Westchester home that left a woman hospitalized, police said. Click here for a new, updated report - Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Sleepy Hollow Residence, DA Says Ruben Louis Santiago, age 38, was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened at a Sleepy Hollow residence on Tuesday, Jan. 2, Sleepy Hollow Police announced on Wednesday, Jan 3.  According to the department, around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sleep Hollow Police officers responded to a residence on Chestnut Stree…
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report Two hospitals in Westchester are at the top of their class when it comes to patient safety, according to a new report.  Both Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and White Plains Hospital were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report i…
Duo Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Westchester Prison For Money: DA Duo Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Westchester Prison For Money: DA
Duo Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Westchester Prison For Money: DA Two men, including a correction officer, are accused of working to smuggle contraband into a Northern Westchester prison in exchange for payment, officials announced.  The suspects, Irvington resident Jose Estevez-Luciano, age 33, and Sleepy Hollow resident Francis De La Cruz, age 24, both face charges related to their alleged scheme to smuggle contraband into Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Nov. 2.  According to the DA's Office, both men participated in their scheme between Thursday, O…
Business Owner In Westchester Dies At Age 44 Business Owner In Westchester Dies At Age 44
Business Owner In Westchester Dies At Age 44 A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair.  He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary.  "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…
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…
Largest-Ever Illegal, Underage Vape Sales Bust Made In Westchester Largest-Ever Illegal, Underage Vape Sales Bust Made In Westchester
Largest-Ever Illegal, Underage Vape Sales Bust Made In Westchester With the help of a task force consisting of numerous police departments, Westchester health officials were able to crack down on the largest illegal vape sales bust ever discovered in the county.  The bust was made during the week of Monday, Aug. 21 with the help of the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Taskforce, which consists of police agencies from Ardsley, Greenburgh, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and North Castle, County Executive George Latimer announced on Monday, Aug. 28. As a result of the bust, county officials confiscated all of the pr…
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Westchester School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Westchester
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Westchester A burnt-out solar panel caused flames to erupt on the roof of a school in Northern Westchester, requiring a quick response from numerous fire departments.  The blaze happened on Friday, July 21 around 1:40 p.m., when the Pocantico Hills and Archville Fire Departments were sent to the Pocantico Hills Central School for a fire on the roof.  According to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department, arriving crews confirmed that flames were coming from the roof of the building and quickly required a tower ladder and additional help from the Pleasantville and Sleepy Hollow Fire Depar…
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Westchester, Advisory Remains New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Westchester, Advisory Remains
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Westchester, Advisory Remains New, updated report: Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Although sewage is no longer being released into the Hudson River in Westchester following the repair of a force main break at a sewer pump station, residents are still being asked to avoid contact with the water.  An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River between Peekskill and Yonkers will remain in effect until at least Thursday morning, July 13, Westchester Department of Health officials said.  Earlier Report - Sewage Threat: Resident…
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester New, updated story: New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains As a sewer pump station force main break forces partially treated sewage to be temporarily released into the Hudson River, officials are warning residents to stay out of the water until the repair is made.  The force main break was discovered at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10 following a sight inspection by the county's Department of Environmental Facilities.  The county's emergency contractor, ELQ, was then immediately called to b…
Drunk Driver From Westchester Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police Drunk Driver From Westchester Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police
Drunk Driver From Westchester Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police A New York man faces drunk driving charges after crashing into a river in Connecticut and lying to officers about having passengers in his car, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened in Fairfield County on Monday, June 26 just before 4 a.m., when Darien Police responded to the area of Tokeneke Road and Raymond Street for a reported single-car crash, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once there, officers identified the driver as Westchester County resident Kevin Silva-Morocho, age 19, of Sleepy Hollow, who admitted that he had driven his …
Cold Cases Solved: Duo Nabbed For Murders Of Women In Westchester Cold Cases Solved: Duo Nabbed For Murders Of Women In Westchester
Cold Cases Solved: Duo Nabbed For Murders Of Women In Westchester Officials in Westchester have nabbed two suspects involved in the murders of two women that date back more than a decade, one of which involved a former corrections officer.  The two defendants were sentenced and indicted in both the 2012 shooting death of 26-year-old Pamela Graddick in the Bronx and the 1997 beating and strangulation of 34-year-old Nusinaida Ramos in Yonkers, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, June 15.  Both cases were solved after lengthy investigations by both the Yonkers Police Department and the DA's Office, off…
White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says Two hospitals in Westchester have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. Northern Westch…
Missing Toddler Rescued From Train Tracks Near Station In Westchester: Video Missing Toddler Rescued From Train Tracks Near Station In Westchester: Video
Missing Toddler Rescued From Train Tracks Near Station In Westchester: Video Several Metro-North employees are receiving recognition for rescuing a missing three-year-old boy who they spotted on train tracks near a station in Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, April 6 around 3:15 p.m., when MTA Locomotive Engineer William Kennedy was operating a southbound Hudson Line train north of Tarrytown station when he noticed a young child on the northbound track, according to MTA officials.  Kennedy then sent out an emergency radio communication to all nearby train crews to let them know about the child.  Soon after this, northbound Train 737, operated by Loc…
Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Seven New York eateries are among Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States. Yelp says the list is based on reviews and comments by readers. The highest-ranked New York pizzeria on the list is on Long Island: Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in Massapequa, which checks in at No. 6. The eatery, which has been in business since 1967, says on its website that it uses buffalo-milk mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples as well as our "fresh, home-made mozzarella. "All pizzas are drizzled with 100-percent Italian extr…
It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic In Westchester County Celebrates 50 Years It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic In Westchester County Celebrates 50 Years
It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic In Westchester County Celebrates 50 Years A medical clinic in Northern Westchester that serves thousands of people across the Hudson Valley is celebrating its 50-year anniversary.  Open Door Medical Clinic, located in Ossining at 165 Main St., first opened in the fall of 1972 and currently serves more than 63,000 people in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties, offering affordable services such as primary care, behavioral health, women’s health, dental care, and vision care, according to clinic officials.  The clinic began in the basement of downtown Ossining's First Baptist Church, first serving ar…
These Westchester County Nursing Homes Rank Among Best In NY These Westchester County Nursing Homes Rank Among Best In NY
These Westchester County Nursing Homes Rank Among Best In NY Several Westchester County nursing homes have been given five stars and ranked as among the best in New York, according to US News and World Report.  The report, which ranks nursing homes based on resident care, safety, and outcomes, was released in November, according to the organization's website.  Westchester County nursing homes given five stars, the best possible rating, include:  The Wartburg Home in Mount Vernon, for the seventh consecutive year; United Hebrew Geriatric Center in New Rochelle;  The Osborn in Rye;  Kendal On Hudson in Sleepy Hollow;  No…
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County
New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County A new park providing access to the Hudson River waterfront has opened in Westchester County. The Sleepy Hollow RiverWalk at Edge-on-Hudson, which will let visitors walk along the river from River Street to the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 31, according to the village's Parks and Recreation Department.  The RiverWalk was funded by the Edge-on-Hudson mixed-use community being developed in Sleepy Hollow on the Hudson River and was dedicated to the village, Parks and Recreation officials said.  The new park restores access to a s…
New Bagel Shop Opens In Westchester County New Bagel Shop Opens In Westchester County
New Bagel Shop Opens In Westchester County There's a new spot to grab a bagel in Westchester County.  Horseman Bagels, located in Sleepy Hollow at 276 North Broadway, opened for business on Saturday, Oct. 1.  The new shop features a variety of bagels and cream cheese spreads, and also sells muffins, donuts, croissants, and cold-cut sandwiches, owner Saeed Faghihi said.  "People in the neighborhood have been extremely supportive," Faghihi said.  Faghihi said the store will hold an event to celebrate the store's grand opening sometime in the coming weeks.  Horseman Bagels is currently open every …
Farmers' Market In Westchester Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition Farmers' Market In Westchester Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition
Farmers' Market In Westchester Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition A Westchester County farmers' market was named one of the top 10 markets in the state in a competition last month. The Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market ranked sixth best in New York State in a competition held by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition, the TaSH Farmers Market announced on Sunday, Oct. 9. The market reported that it received nearly 550 votes in the annual competition where individuals vote for their favorite farmers' markets. "We are thrilled The TaSH has ranked among the top 10 markets in the state,” Suzanne Sorrentino, co-president of The T…
Year After Crash, Westchester Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ Year After Crash, Westchester Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’
Year After Crash, Westchester Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ More than a year after a car barreled into its front window and brought business to a standstill, a popular Westchester County deli still has a long road to recovery. The devastating crash at The Horseman Deli, located in Sleepy Hollow, occurred at exactly 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, owner Kirstina Rolon said. That’s when a sedan struck a nearby curb before smashing into the deli’s front window. The impact was so severe it dislodged the vehicle’s engine. Pictures posted on the deli’s Facebook page show the car lying on its roof surrounded by a devastating scene of shattered glass a…
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings A ranking from TripAdvisor has determined which restaurants in the region aren't just winging it when it comes to their chicken wings. TripAdvisor shared a list of the best wings in the Hudson Valley and nearby communities. Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Cafe, a steakhouse located in the Greene County village of Tannersville, was ranked the best. According to TripAdvisor, the eatery has received a score of 4.5 stars from its more than 500 reviews. "We’ve been going to Last Chance for over 20 years," Christopher G. said in a review. "Founded in 1971 and now being run by a second generat…
Man Attempted To Lure Young Women Into His Car In Westchester, Police Say Man Attempted To Lure Young Women Into His Car In Westchester, Police Say
Man Attempted To Lure Young Women Into His Car In Westchester, Police Say A suspect is at large after attempting to lure high school girls into his car in Westchester, police said. In Ardsley, police issued an alert to the community advising that an unknown man made multiple attempts at luring high school-aged females to his car while asking for directions.  The incidents happened at approximately 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, according to Ardsley PD investigators. According to police, the man told the girls that he was from the Sleepy Hollow area and needed help to find the high school. Police said that the man is described as being white, possibly…
Community Rallies Around Westchester Families Displaced By Devastating Fire Community Rallies Around Westchester Families Displaced By Devastating Fire
Community Rallies Around Westchester Families Displaced By Devastating Fire A Westchester community is rallying around the families who were left homeless after a devastating fire destroyed an area home. More than two dozen residents were displaced on Sunday, March 27 in Sleepy Hollow when a fire broke out in a three-story multi-family home on North Washington Street. Original story - Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Sleepy Hollow Home Video of the fire can be found here. More than 100 firefighters from 15 departments responded to the fire, which left the home uninhabitable after a complete roof collapse. Officials said that firefighters were forced …
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Westchester Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Westchester
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Westchester More than two dozen residents were displaced in Westchester after a fast-moving three-alarm fire tore through a multi-family home, authorities announced. Upwards of 100 firefighters from 14 departments responded in Sleepy Hollow to a North Washington Street home at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, in Sleepy Hollow when a fire broke out and flames tore through the three-story residence. Video of the fire can be found here. Crews worked through the night to knock down the flames, as the fire was declared under control at around midnight. Officials said that no residents suffered a…
COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings
Covid-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings Westchester is rolling back some of its mask mandates as the county continues to see improved COVID-19 numbers following the post-holiday surge of new infections. County Executive George Latimer announced on Monday, Feb. 14 that the mask mandate inside county buildings is no longer required. According to Latimer, the mandate is being lifted at county buildings in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and White Plains, though it remains in effect on Bee-Line buses, as per state requirements. Latimer said that lifting the mask mandate is consistent with state guidance. Earlier story - COVID-19: Mask Off …