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Support Pours In For Young Family Members Of Women Killed In Fiery Westchester Crash Support Pours In For Young Family Members Of Women Killed In Fiery Westchester Crash
Support Pours In For Young Family Members Of Women Killed In Fiery Westchester Crash Following a tragic crash in Westchester that killed two of a town councilman's relatives, their community is coming together to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the youngest family members they left behind.  A FundtheFirst.com fundraiser is now collecting donations for young relatives of 70-year-old Millie Sheehan and 36-year-old Diana Sheehan of Hartsdale, who were killed in a crash on Monday, Sept. 16 in White Plains around 9 a.m. on Battle Avenue.  Earlier Report - IDs Released For 2 Hartsdale Women Killed In Fiery White Plains Crash At the time of the cra…

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by Ben Crnic
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Firefighter, 2 Others Injured In Blaze At Larchmont Eatery Firefighter, 2 Others Injured In Blaze At Larchmont Eatery
Firefighter, 2 Others Injured In Blaze At Larchmont Eatery A basement fire at a popular Westchester eatery resulted in three people being injured, including a firefighter who was hospitalized.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 8 just after 10 a.m., when the Larchmont Fire Department responded to an active basement fire at Bagels by Sofia located at 145 Chatsworth Ave. According to the department, arriving crews found plenty of smoke pouring from the eatery and upon entering, discovered heavy flames in the basement. Firefighters then evacuated everyone in the eatery as well as the two adjourning buildings before searching for any e…

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by Ben Crnic
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Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester
Irate BMW Driver Threatens Cops, Breaks Cell Door In Westchester An irate BMW driver became combative with police officers in Westchester attempting to help him after he got a flat tire during an off-road rage incident. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department located a driver on the side of the road removing things from the trunk of his BMW 5-Series on Mamaroneck Road near the Harvest Drive intersection at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16. Police said that the officers confirmed that the driver, Mount Vernon resident Raeshone Foote, age 34, had a flat, and was having trouble getting a tow truck company to get an assist. When one tow t…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire
Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire Several firefighters were injured battling a blaze that broke out in a Westchester home over the holiday weekend. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, White Plains, and Hartsdale fire departments were dispatched to an active fire on Myrtledale Road in Scarsdale at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4. Upon arrival, crews found both residents of the home safely evacuated from the residence, and there were no other people inside the home. While fighting the fire, which was quickly knocked down, two firefighters suffered minor injuries and refused medical atten…

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by Zak Failla
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Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire crews from multiple Westchester agencies worked together to extinguish a blaze that broke out in the garage of a home currently under construction. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, and Fairview Fire Departments were dispatched to a home on Mohican Trail in Scarsdale shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, where there was a report of a working fire. Officials said that at the time the fire broke out, the residence was unoccupied, and the initial investigation determined that the fire broke out in the garage, which was being used as a storage space for t…

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by Zak Failla
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New Information Released After Five Teens Hospitalized In Westchester Crash New Information Released After Five Teens Hospitalized In Westchester Crash
New Information Released After Five Teens Hospitalized In Westchester Crash Police investigators have released new information after five teenagers in Westchester were hospitalized with various injuries following a “serious” one-car crash earlier in the week. The Scarsdale Police Department received a report of a crash on Brewster Road shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 where a driver struck a tree in the area. Scarsdale Police Capt. Ed Murphy said on Wednesday, Jan. 13 that the driver of the vehicle was a 17-year-old from Elmsford, and the passengers were an 18-year-old man and 19-year-old man from Elmsford, an 18-year-old from Scarsdale, and a 17-year-old w…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Ejected, Five Hospitalized In Serious Westchester Crash, Police Say Two Ejected, Five Hospitalized In Serious Westchester Crash, Police Say
Two Ejected, Five Hospitalized In Serious Westchester Crash, Police Say Multiple ambulance companies in Westchester responded to a “serious” one-car crash that left five hospitalized with various injuries, police said. The Scarsdale Police Department received a report of a crash on Brewster Road shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 where a driver struck a tree in the area. Upon arrival, police said that officers found two of the occupants had been ejected from the car, while crews from the Scarsdale Fire Department removed three other passengers from the vehicle. Police said that the five occupants of the vehicle were treated for various injuries at the sc…

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by Zak Failla
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Photos: Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Greenhouses In Westchester Photos: Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Greenhouses In Westchester
Photos: Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Greenhouses In Westchester Firefighters worked hard to extinguish a fire that broke out in a Westchester greenhouse. Members of the Hartsdale Fire Department responded to the Hartsdale Greenhouses at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, where there were multiple reports of a smoke plume in the area. According to fire officials, first responders located a well-involved storage building fire with an electrical pole arcing overhead.  A hose line was first stretched and placed in operation to stop the advancing fire while firefighters worked cautiously to avoid the electrical hazard. Officials said that the…

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by Zak Failla
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Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester
Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester Multiple fire agencies worked quickly to knock down a potentially dangerous blaze that broke out in a Westchester home. First responders were dispatched to a Highland Avenue home in Eastchester that broke out in the afternoon on Monday, July 15. Crews from the Eastchester Police Department, Eastchester EMS, New Rochelle, Scarsdale and Greenville fire departments all responded to the scene and were able to knock down the flames and limit the damage done to the structure of the home. No injuries were reported, and the home is believed to be habitable after extensive remediations are complet…

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by Zak Failla
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Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Spreading Fire In Westchester Home Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Spreading Fire In Westchester Home
Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Spreading Fire In Westchester Home A newly installed gas fireplace in a living room under construction led to a fire that spread through the walls of a home in Westchester. Firefighters from the Scarsdale Fire Department were dispatched shortly before 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 24 to a South Church Lane home, where there was a report of a fire in a Fox Meadow neighborhood home. Upon arrival, crews found smoke spreading throughout the home and launched an investigation into the source. Firefighters quickly located a living room under construction that was isolated by a plastic barrier that was charged with smoke. Crews worke…

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by Zak Failla
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Police In Scarsdale Investigate False Fire Report Police In Scarsdale Investigate False Fire Report
Police In Scarsdale Investigate False Fire Report Police in Scarsdale are investigating a false report of a fire in the village. Members of the Scarsdale Police and Fire departments responded to an Old Lyme Road residence at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, where there were reports of smoke coming from a home. Upon arrival, police officers and firefighters found no evidence of fire or smoke. Investigators spoke with the homeowner, who said that he did not call, and does not know who called, but noted that this has happened on several occasions. Police said that the incident appears to have been falsely reported. Officers canv…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Hospitalized After Being Pinned Between Two Cars In Scarsdale Woman Hospitalized After Being Pinned Between Two Cars In Scarsdale
Woman Hospitalized After Being Pinned Between Two Cars In Scarsdale A woman was hospitalized after being pinned between two vehicles near an elementary school in Westchester. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 24-year-old Valley Road resident Sinying Lin was involved in a minor crash on Montrose Road in Scarsdale, near the Greenacres Elementary School, when she backed her Volvo into a Toyota that was parked next to her. Lin proceeded to get out of the car to assess the damage that was done, when the Volvo rolled toward the second car, pinning her in the middle, leaving her with undisclosed injuries. Police said that the vehicle was not in park when…

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by Zak Failla