Fire Department Discriminated Against Female Member In Westchester, Must Pay Her $425K: Feds Fire Department Discriminated Against Female Member In Westchester, Must Pay Her $425K: Feds
Fire Department Discriminated Against Female Member In Westchester, Must Pay Her $425K: Feds As the result of a settled federal civil rights lawsuit, a town and fire department in Westchester have been ordered to pay a former female member one of the largest-ever payments by a municipality in an employment discrimination case brought on behalf of a single person, officials said.  The payment is a result of a settled federal civil rights lawsuit that alleged the town of Harrison and the Harrison Fire Department discriminated against a former female firefighter, Angela Bommarito, based on her sex and failed to take disciplinary action against a male firefighter who even…
Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Larchmont: 'We've Had Incredible Time' Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Larchmont: 'We've Had Incredible Time'
Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Larchmont: 'We've Had Incredible Time' Although a popular eatery in Westchester will soon be closing, customers will still have some time to make their last few visits, as the business has been granted a lease extension by the building's owner.  Vintage 1891 Kitchen, located in Larchmont at 2098 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), is set to close on Monday, July 31 after more than 12 years in business, the owners announced on social media.  In their announcement, the owners said they are "truly sad" to be closing the chapter on their restaurant.  "We’ve had an incredible time here as we’ve made so many friends we now call…
Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location
Popular NYC Pizzeria To Open Harrison Location A pizzeria that first opened in New York City 90 years ago and has continued through four generations is now set to expand to a second location in Westchester.  Patsy's Pizzeria will soon open a location in Harrison at 7 Purdy St., the restaurant announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  A New York staple since 1933, Patsy's began in Harlem and has since expanded to 15 locations across the state, including one in New Rochelle at 2 Pelham Rd.  The pizzeria chains are known for their authentic Sicilian coal oven pizza. They are also purported to be the inventors of selling pizza by t…
BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police
BMW Driver Leads Officers On 2-Hour Chase Throughout Westchester: Police A 28-year-old man's decision to not pull over led to a more than two-hour chase throughout Westchester that finally ended with him in custody, police said.  The incident began on Tuesday, May 23 just before 2 p.m. when Westchester County Police received a report that a BMW wanted by the New York City Police Department for fleeing officers was traveling on Westchester Avenue in Harrison.  According to Westchester County PD, an officer found the BMW on the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway and tried to pull it over.  However, the driver pulled onto the shoulder, threw the ca…
New Multi-Family Apartment Building To Be Built Next To Harrison Train Station New Multi-Family Apartment Building To Be Built Next To Harrison Train Station
New Multi-Family Apartment Building To Be Built Next To Harrison Train Station Those looking for a new place to live that offers convenient access to public transportation might want to look out for a new high-end multi-family apartment building that will soon be constructed in Westchester.  The Harrison Grand high-end multi-family apartment building project will be located at 402 Halstead Ave., right by the Harrison Metro-North station, according to developer Elk Homes.  The project is planned to contain 28 one, two, and three-bedroom market-rate residences across 46,000 square feet, developers said.  The units will range in size from 1,000 to 2,…
Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Westchester: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Westchester: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop
Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Westchester: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop A rampaging stolen construction vehicle that rammed multiple police cruisers during an early-morning chase in Westchester was stopped when a quick-thinking officer pushed it off the road with a public works loader.  The incident began on Thursday, May 13 around 12:30 a.m., when North Castle Police reported that a stolen skid steer with a forklift attachment was refusing to stop and had entered Harrison in the area of Park Lane, according to Harrison PD.  The driver of the skid steer then rammed into a North Castle and Harrison patrol vehicle, causing extensive damage to both.…
Burglar Found With Stolen Gun, Property In Harrison, Police Say Burglar Found With Stolen Gun, Property In Harrison, Police Say
Burglar Found With Stolen Gun, Property In Harrison, Police Say A man who allegedly burglarized a residence in Westchester was found to be in possession of both a stolen gun and stolen property, police said.  On Monday, April 17, police arrested 45-year-old Christopher Wheeler after he allegedly committed a residential burglary in the area of Winfield Avenue and Glen Drive in Harrison on Thursday, April 13, according to Harrison Police.  After Wheeler was arrested, police executed search warrants and recovered both a loaded stolen 9mm handgun and property that he had stolen from the residence, authorities said.  Wheeler is now …
Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison
Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison Commuters are being warned that a month-long lane closure will soon affect traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester.  Beginning on Monday, April 24, one lane of the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale will close, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is scheduled for weekdays beginning on Monday, April 24, and lasting until Thursday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction work. 
'Every Bite Was Delicious': New French-Style Cafe Opens In Westchester 'Every Bite Was Delicious': New French-Style Cafe Opens In Westchester
'Every Bite Was Delicious': New French-Style Cafe Opens In Westchester If you're looking for a cozy French-style cafe, an all-new location in Westchester has got you covered for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.  Cafe Deux, located in Harrison at 307 Halstead Ave., opened on Wednesday, March 22, and provides visitors with a French-American dining experience at all times of the day.  Menus are offered for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, in addition to an extensive drink menu with wine, beer, cocktails, and even kombucha available.  If that's not enough to pique interest, the eatery also serves "cupped desserts" with peanut butter, cookies and cream, …
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…
$52M Scheme: 10 Charged By Feds In Fraud Case Targeting Westchester-Based Company $52M Scheme: 10 Charged By Feds In Fraud Case Targeting Westchester-Based Company
$52M Scheme: 10 Charged By Feds In Fraud Case Targeting Westchester-Based Company Ten people have been charged in connection with a massive scheme to defraud a leading cargo airline based in New York of tens of millions of dollars in revenue and the services of its employees, federal authorities announced. The 10 charged are: Connecticut resident Abilash Kurien, age 45, of Wilton in Fairfield County; Hudson Valley resident Carlton Llewellyn, age 55, of Highland Mills in Orange County; Long Island resident Robert Schirmer, age 58, of Port Jefferson Station; Queens resident Patrick Lau, 43, of Flushing; Lars Winkelbauer, age 47, of Bangkok, Thailand; Skye …
Brush Fires Rage Across Westchester: Here's How To Prevent Them Brush Fires Rage Across Westchester: Here's How To Prevent Them
Brush Fires Rage Across Westchester: Here's How To Prevent Them As a number of brush fires caused by dry conditions, strong winds, and low humidity erupt in Westchester, officials are giving residents tips on how to prevent more from happening.  The current dry conditions have caused numerous brush fires throughout the county and have led New York State to issue a high fire danger warning for Westchester, according to County Executive George Latimer.  The high risk for brush fires is caused by dry conditions, strong winds, and low relative humidity, which particularly affects parks and wooded areas in the county.  Places where large…