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Business
Celeb Chef Peter X. Kelly Joins Re-Launched Restaurant In Northern Westchester
A Northern Westchester restaurant is getting a fresh start with the help of a culinary star at its helm. Basso 56, located in Chappaqua at 11 King St., announced that renowned celebrity chef Peter X. Kelly has joined the team as they prepare to relaunch later this month with a new name—Basso by PXK—and an updated menu featuring Kelly’s signature flair. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basso by PXK (@bassobypxkchappaqua) The eatery celebrated its rebranding with a "Pots, Pans & Pasta" brunch held on Sunday, Jan. 12 that f…
News
Man Who Tried Killing Off-Duty Officer By Parkway In Westchester Gets Years In Prison
A 31-year-old man will spend years in prison for trying to murder an off-duty police officer in a brazen daylight shooting next to a parkway in Westchester, officials announced. Bryan Martinez, 31, of Port Chester, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the attempted murder of an off-duty New York City Police officer in Yonkers in November 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Jan. 17. According to the DA's Office, on Nov. 14, 2023, Martinez stalked and followed the victim’s car over a personal grievance. At a traffic li…
Lifestyle
2 Westchester Dogs To Star In Animal Planet's 'Puppy Bowl'
Westchester is about to get some tail-wagging representation in one of the cutest competitions of the year: Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl XXI." Two dogs from Briarcliff Manor-based SPCA Westchester, Andy and Meatball, will take the field during the annual event airing on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., the organization announced. Andy, a "shaggy boy," and Meatball, described as "ever-so-handsome," will represent the shelter as they play for either Team Ruff or Team Fluff in the beloved feel-good sports competition, SPCA officials said. The "Puppy Bowl," now in its 21st year, features adopta…
Police & Fire
Missing 18-Year-Old From Westchester Found (
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New Update: A missing 18-year-old with autism from Westchester has been found, police announced. Archer Hands, who was reported missing by the Village of Pelham Police Department on Thursday, Jan. 16 after last being seen at around 1 p.m. on Wolfs Lane, was found safe later on Thursday night, the department said at around 8:40 p.m. He has been reunited with his family, police added. Original Report: Authorities in Westchester are asking for help from the public in finding a missing 18-year-old man with autism who is reported to be nonverbal. Archer Hands, age 18, was reported missing …
Lifestyle
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Westchester, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report
A movie based on a theater program at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley is making history by becoming the first film to be screened in prisons across the country, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17. On this same day, it will also be shown inside correctional facilities in 46 states, including New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This is made …
News
$1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Larchmont Man Shared Private Info, Feds Say
A Westchester man and Long Island resident are among four people charged in connection with their alleged involvement in an insider trading scheme that netted over $1 million in profits, federal officials announced. David Cooper, age 38, of the Westchester village of Larchmont, and John Lowe, age 61, of the Suffolk County hamlet of Sayville, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and securities fraud, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Three other men—Randy Grewal, 54, of Anthem, Arizona, and Richar…
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Laptop, Vehicle Key From Mamaroneck Bedroom
A teenager was apprehended thanks to a 13-year-old boy who woke up to him allegedly burglarizing his bedroom in Westchester, police announced. The incident happened at a residence on Hinman Place in Mamaroneck around midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 14, when a break-in was reported to the Village of Mamaroneck Police, the department announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The 13-year-old boy woke up to find two intruders searching his room for valuables. The suspects reportedly stole several items, including a laptop, two Sony PlayStations, two iPhones, an Apple Watch, and a vehicle key fob, before…
News
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester
Westchester is taking a proactive step to ensure the safety of battery energy storage facilities with a proposed notification law, officials announced. The law, announced by County Executive Ken Jenkins at the Department of Emergency Services in Valhalla on Wednesday, Jan. 15, outlines notification requirements for municipalities to report new or modified battery energy storage facilities to the county. This would allow the county to maintain up-to-date records and improve coordination for planning and emergency responses, officials said. "The bottom-line is we all need to be o…
Traffic
Traffic, Safety Changes Planned For Sprain Parkway, Nearby Road In Westchester
A series of major safety improvements aimed at reducing traffic hazards and enhancing infrastructure along the Sprain Brook Parkway and another busy road in Westchester have been announced by town officials. The initiative includes significant upgrades to Dobbs Ferry Road and the Sprain Brook Parkway in the town of Greenburgh, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The planned changes, presented at a Town Board meeting by Planning Commissioner Garrett Duquesne, include: Realigning the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway on-ramp to align with the existing s…
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Westchester
An early morning fire caused damage to a renowned restaurant in Westchester, firefighters said. The blaze happened a little after 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant in Tarrytown at 630 Bedford Rd., when a commercial alarm was triggered at the property, according to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department. Upon arrival, police and firefighters discovered a cooking appliance fire on the exterior of the building that had spread inside, affecting the first and second floors. With assistance from numerous mutual aid departments, firefighter…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Northern Westchester
A large industrial fire at a supply yard in Northern Westchester required the efforts of numerous fire departments and hazardous materials teams, firefighters said. The blaze, which escalated to a second alarm and happened at the Dakota Supply on Albany Post Road in Montrose, began around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, drawing firefighters from across Westchester, including from the Yorktown Heights and Hartsdale Fire Departments. Upon arrival, Yorktown Heights firefighters noticed deteriorating conditions near a storage container holding hazardous materials, prompting ad…
Business
La Casa Purchase Opening For Dinner
Feeling some Mexican food? Well, good news—a chain that has earned some rave reviews has opened a second locale in Westchester. La Casa, an eatery chain with a location in Bronxville, is opening La Casa Purchase for dinner on Friday, Jan. 10 at 578 Anderson Hill Rd. According to the owners, the new restaurant is "perfectly situated between Rye, White Plains, and Greenwich, CT." During the locale's first opening period, it will only open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday in the upstairs dining room. Don't worry though, the dinner menu has plenty of options, including&n…
Schools
These Westchester Students Among Top 300 Scholars In Regeneron Competition
More than a dozen Westchester high school students are among the top 300 scholars in the prestigious 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search thanks to their hard work and original research. In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Society for Science revealed the full list of the top 300 scholars in the 2025 Regeneron STS. According to the organization, each scholar will receive $2,000 and were chosen based on their "outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM …
Sports
Westchester Knicks Star Pulls Off Rare G League/NBA Doubleheader
Baseball season isn't until the spring, but Westchester played a part in a special - and unusual - doubleheader. Tyler Kolek is in rarified air after pulling double duty, first starring for 40 minutes with the Westchester Knicks in the G League on Wednesday, Jan 1, before getting the call-up to the NBA club for their New Year's Day game against the Utah Jazz. Kolek posted a 36-point, 11-assist double-double in Westchester's win over the Indiana Mad Ants, which tipped off at 1 p.m. on Jan. 1. Then, due to injuries, Kolek was called on and made the trip to Madison Square Garden, where …
Business
Brewery Closes In Westchester: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going,
As the New Year begins, a Westchester brewery is marking the end of a five-year journey filled with creative beers and cherished memories. Alternative Medicine Brewing Co., located in Mount Vernon, permanently closed after its final days of business on Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The brewery had been a fixture in the community since it opened in a previously disused space in 2019. Known for its creative beers and welcoming atmosphere, the brewery became a gathering place for friends, family, and craft beer enthusiasts. In a heartfelt message to suppo…
Police & Fire
Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police
A year-long investigation into a string of pizza-themed graffiti tags across Westchester has ended with the arrest of a 42-year-old man, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Daniel Henderson was arrested on Friday, Dec. 27 in connection with a series of graffiti incidents that have "plagued" New Rochelle and surrounding areas for over a year, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Thursday, Jan. 2. According to Coyne, Henderson was behind what authorities dubbed the “One Slice Please” graffiti movement. His tags—depicting either a slice of pizza or the …
News
Deaths Of Former Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant In Westchester Announced On Same Day
A police department in Westchester is mourning both its former commissioner and a sergeant whose deaths were announced on the same day. The deaths of former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Glenn Scott and Sergeant Murashea Bovell were announced by the department on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The department did not release more information about their causes of death. Mount Vernon Director of Communications Tim Allen also did not release more information on Thursday, Jan. 2. Scott retired from his position as Commissioner in May 2023 after three years on the job. Du…
Police & Fire
Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (
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An overnight vehicle fire sent a plume of smoke into the air on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester. The blaze happened on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh on Saturday, Dec. 28 just before 10:30 p.m., according to the Hartsdale Fire Department. In photos released by firefighters, the vehicle was seen destroyed by the flames. Details regarding injuries and the cause of the fire were not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Business
Bagel Lovers Rejoice: New Scarsdale Spot Earns Rave Reviews
Move over milk and cookies—a new bagel shop in Westchester that has received plenty of rave reviews since opening weeks ago is ready to serve those regaining their appetites after Christmas dinner. The Bagel Emporium, which has six locations across Westchester, opened a new locale in Scarsdale at 16 Chase Rd. in mid-November. The chain offers a long list of bagel options, some of which include poppy; sesame; everything; blueberry; cinnamon raisin; "Fruity Pebble;" French toast; and rainbow. As for spreads, options include butter, cream cheese, lox, and tofutti. For…
Police & Fire
Westchester Mailbox Thief Nearly Hits Officer In High-Speed NJ Chase, Police Say
A Westchester, NY man has been arrested for his role in a mailbox theft ring that plagued Bergen County for weeks, authorities said. Edward Orozco, of Yonkers, was apprehended after a dramatic high-speed chase and a month-long investigation by the Wallington Police Department, Sgt. Brian Rosas said. The theft ring, which targeted mailboxes in October, resulted in thousands of dollars in losses for residents after stolen checks were rewritten and repeatedly deposited, according to Rosas. Wallington police launched an extensive investigation, identifying the suspect vehicle as a blue BMW M-S…
Police & Fire
'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Hudson Valley, Police Say: Here's Why
Authorities in the Hudson Valley are advising residents not to worry about what's in the sky above popular recreational trails. In an announcement on social media on Thursday, Dec. 26, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said they are "aware of aviation operations" near the county's bike paths. Authorities added that the operations are being carried out to help maintain the paths. The Putnam Trailway, a paved path for bicyclists and pedestrians, spans 12 linear miles through the county. It begins at the Westchester border at Baldwin Place and goes to Brewster Village. It …
Lifestyle
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When
A Westchester holiday favorite is offering a magical-themed night featuring witches and songs from the hit musical "Wicked" just before New Year’s Eve. Families looking for a festive way to celebrate the holidays can visit Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where a "Wicked Night" will take center stage on Monday, Dec. 30. The special event will bring the beloved witches Elphaba and Glinda to life along the route, accompanied by hit songs from the iconic movie, which was adapted from the 2003 musical and was…
News
$1.3M Insurance Fraud Scheme: Westchester Man Accused Of Plotting His Own House Fire, DA Says
A Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly orchestrating an arson scheme to burn down his home and claim over $1.3 million in insurance money, officials announced. Yonkers resident Majid Haddad, also known as Peter Haddad, age 59, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, by Yonkers Police and arraigned Wednesday, Dec. 18, on a six-count indictment, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said. According to Rocah, Haddad allegedly conspired with a man to set fire to his single-family home on Odell Avenue in Yonkers between Feb. 20 and Feb. 28, 2021. Investigators said Haddad …
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores
A 23-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at two businesses in Westchester, authorities said. The incidents occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, when All Paws Gourmet Pet Store and Sammy + Nat, both located on Purchase Street in Rye, reported fraudulent transactions involving the use of multiple $20 counterfeit bills, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Following an investigation, Rye Detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Elijah Gay of Brooklyn. On Wednesday, Gay was taken into custody with the h…
Business
'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In White Plains
Months after opening, a new seafood restaurant in Westchester is becoming a hit among patrons from across the region. Coral Seafood Restaurant, located in White Plains at 19 Court St., opened in early July and became the chain's second locale in Westchester until its sister location in Baldwin Place burned down in June. The eatery specializes in raw bar items; lobster; main dishes like salmon steak, swordfish, and red snapper; and stuffed shrimp. A highlight of the dinner menu is the "Coral Specialty," which includes stuffed clams, stuffed shrimp, lobster tail, salmon, an…
Real Estate
Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground In Westchester: Will Have Over 300 Units
Construction has begun on a new $223 million affordable housing development in Westchester that will create hundreds of new homes. The project, called Opal 115, will bring 315 affordable apartments to the city and is being built in partnership with Forward Thinkers Development, Grandview Consulting, and The NRP Group. The development, which will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 17, will provide housing for households earning 40 to 90 percent of the Area Median Income. Nearly half of the apartments will be two- and three-bedroom units designed to accommodate…
Traffic
Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (
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A crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester resulted in injuries and has blocked two lanes of travel. The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16 at around 2:20 p.m. on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale just south of Dobbs Ferry Road, according to reports. The crash has left the right and center lanes blocked, causing traffic delays. Injuries were also reported, but authorities have not yet released more information about the crash. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Scammers Threatening Victims With Arrest, Impersonating Officers In Westchester
Residents in Westchester are being warned about phone scammers impersonating police and tricking victims into handing over money. The warning was issued on Friday, Dec. 13 after the Yonkers Police Department received reports of scammers "spoofing" official department phone numbers, including the 1st Precinct at (914) 377-7477. According to police, the scammers call individuals and either threaten them with arrest unless a fake fine is paid or request fraudulent donations to the department. "The Yonkers Police Department will NEVER call you to demand payment," officials sai…
Traffic
4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Westchester, Causes Traffic
A crash temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 87 in Westchester and slowed northbound traffic. The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 13 around 3:40 p.m. on I-87 North just after Exit 8/8A in Tarrytown, according to New York State Police. Troopers said four vehicles were involved in the collision and one person suffered minor injuries. The crash blocked the northbound left lane until around 4:30 p.m., causing a five-mile backup on I-287 East that worsened Friday rush-hour traffic.
Police & Fire
Fatal Plane Crash Shuts I-684 In Harrison, Pilot Had Reported Engine Issues: FAA
One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-…
Obituaries
Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Westchester
A 34-year-old man shot dead by his wife in a murder-suicide at a high-rise luxury condo in Florida hailed from Westchester. Yonkers resident Pajtim Krasniqi was fatally shot by 27-year-old Sabrina Krasniqi at the Beach Club II Hallandale at 1830 South Ocean Dr. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 around 12:30 a.m., according to a report by NBC6 South Florida. Once officers arrived at the shooting scene, they also discovered that Sabrina Krasniqi had died as well. An investigation determined Sabrina had fatally shot Pajtim several times before turning the gun on h…
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