Sleeping Driver Crashes Into Scaffolding At Westchester Intersection Sleeping Driver Crashes Into Scaffolding At Westchester Intersection
Sleeping Driver Crashes Into Scaffolding At Westchester Intersection A vehicle became tangled in scaffolding after a sleeping driver crashed into it in Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Friday, Jan. 3 just before 9: 30 a.m., when a Nissan Rogue crashed into a corner support for scaffolding at the intersection of Vark Street and Jackson Avenue in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  The driver claimed to have fallen asleep, Spink said, adding that they reported minor injuries.  The vehicle is now trapped in the scaffolding and will be until the scaffolding company responds.  No criminal charges were filed.…
14-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Westchester Shooting 14-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Westchester Shooting
14-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Westchester Shooting A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Westchester that claimed the life of a 44-year-old man on New Year’s Day, police said.  The shooting happened in Yonkers on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in the area of Locust Hill Avenue, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  Officers responded to a report of shots fired at around 3:15 p.m. and located the victim, a 44-year-old Yonkers man, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest near 98 Locust Hill Ave.  Police immediately gave the man medical help and transported him to a nearby hospital, …
Man Killed In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Westchester: Suspect Caught, Police Say (UPDATE) Man Killed In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Westchester: Suspect Caught, Police Say (UPDATE)
Man Killed In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Westchester: Suspect Caught, Police Say (Update) A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal New Year’s Day stabbing in Westchester that claimed the life of a 38-year-old victim, police said.  Yonkers resident Jamal Glover, age 43, was apprehended in connection to a stabbing in Yonkers that left a 38-year-old man dead, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 1, just before 1:30 a.m., when Yonkers Police officers responded to reports of a man with multiple stab wounds at the entrance to 2 Hudson St. Officers gave the victim medical help at the …
Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed In New Rochelle For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed In New Rochelle For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police
Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed In New Rochelle 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 …
Fire Damages Apartment Building In Westchester Fire Damages Apartment Building In Westchester
Fire Damages Apartment Building In Westchester A blaze at a Westchester apartment building was stopped from spreading thanks to quick action from firefighters.  The fire happened on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at an apartment building on Cedar Street in Sleepy Hollow, according to the Tarrytown Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews found a blaze in a third-floor apartment and began fighting off the flames.  The blaze was eventually contained and stopped from spreading further, firefighters said. More information was not immediately available. 
Hockey Player Goes Into Cardiac Arrest At School Ice Rink In Westchester Hockey Player Goes Into Cardiac Arrest At School Ice Rink In Westchester
Hockey Player Goes Into Cardiac Arrest At School Ice Rink In Westchester A player who went into cardiac arrest during a late-night hockey game at a school ice rink in Westchester is on the road to recovery thanks to the quick response of authorities.  The emergency happened on Friday, Dec. 20, when a man went into cardiac arrest while playing hockey at the Harvey School Ice Rink in Bedford, Bedford Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  On the night of the incident, at around 11:30 p.m., the man collapsed on the ice during a late-night game and became unresponsive. Multiple 911 calls reported the emergency, prompting a swift response from Officer …
Man Fatally Stabbed In New Year's Day Altercation In Westchester Man Fatally Stabbed In New Year's Day Altercation In Westchester
Man Fatally Stabbed In New Year's Day Altercation In Westchester A 38-year-old man is dead following a stabbing during an early morning altercation in Westchester on New Year’s Day, police said. New, updated report - Published: Suspect Nabbed In Fatal New Year’s Day Stabbing In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE) The incident happened in Yonkers on Wednesday, Jan. 1 just after 1:30 p.m., when officers found the victim at the entrance to 2 Hudson St., according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  The man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin, had suffered multiple stab wounds. Officers immediately rendered me…
Terror Attack Update: Hochul Directs NY State Police To Be On High Alert As Death Toll Hits 15 Terror Attack Update: Hochul Directs NY State Police To Be On High Alert As Death Toll Hits 15
Terror Attack Update: Hochul Directs NY State Police To Be On High Alert As Death Toll Hits 15 As the death toll in a horrific New Year's Day early morning terrorist attack in New Orleans has climbed to 15, Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has "directed the New York State Police (NYSP) to be on high alert as details about this attack continue to unfold." Authorities say a 42-year-old Army veteran identified as Texas resident Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, who served in Afghanistan, rammed a rented Ford pickup truck into a crowd in the French Quarter at about 3:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, injuring approximately 35 others. “The terrorist attack that occurred in New Orleans this morning is a horrible …
'True Hero' Honored For Saving Jet Skier Who Fell Through Frozen Canal On Long Island (VIDEO) 'True Hero' Honored For Saving Jet Skier Who Fell Through Frozen Canal On Long Island (VIDEO)
'True Hero' Honored For Saving Jet Skier Who Fell Through Frozen Canal On Long Island (Video) Local leaders formally honored a New York woman being hailed as a hero for rescuing a jet skier from a frozen canal. The dramatic rescue unfolded on Long Island's Poospatuck Creek in Mastic Beach, after a man found himself stuck and sinking in the icy water on Thursday, Dec. 26. Kayla Masotto spotted the struggling jet skier from her living room window and quickly sprang into action, walking onto the thin ice with her paddleboard to reach him, as Daily Voice reported. The canal had partially frozen over after overnight temperatures dipped into the low 20s. By the time she got to him, his …
Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (PHOTOS) Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (PHOTOS)
Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (Photos) 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. 
Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve
Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve As Westchester residents prepare to ring in 2025, county police are stepping up DWI enforcement to ensure celebrations don’t end in tragedy. The Westchester County Police Department is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly this New Year’s Eve, with officers conducting increased DWI patrols tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and into the early hours of New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.  "Our commitment to remove impaired drivers from our roadways is something that never takes a holiday," the department wrote in a social media post on Tuesday. To avoid making what could be a life-alteri…
2 Runaway Horses Reunited With Owner After Escaping Westchester Farm 2 Runaway Horses Reunited With Owner After Escaping Westchester Farm
2 Runaway Horses Reunited With Owner After Escaping Westchester Farm Two runaway horses were successfully located after making a break for it in Northern Westchester, police said. The horses' escape happened on Monday, Dec. 30 just before 8 p.m., when two horses were reported missing from a farm on Route 134 in the Kitchawan area, according to Yorktown Police. The runaways prompted an emergency message from the department on Monday night as authorities searched for the animals.  Luckily, a short time later, the horses were found and returned home, police said.