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ID Released For Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On I-287 Near I-684 In Westchester ID Released For Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On I-287 Near I-684 In Westchester
ID Released For Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On I-287 Near I-684 In Westchester The names of the victims of a crash in which a tractor-trailer flipped over a guardrail on an exit ramp and landed on I-287 at the interchange with I-684 in Westchester County have been released by police.  Earlier Report - Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Harrison The driver of the tractor-trailer who was killed was identified as 42-year-old Connecticut resident Nathan Montalvo of the town of Guilford in New Haven County, and the motorist injured after the truck landed on the highway was identified as 37-year-old Aris Guerr…

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Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Westchester Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Westchester
Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Westchester This story has been updated. One person was killed after a tractor-trailer flipped over a guardrail on an exit ramp and landed on I-287 in Westchester County. The accident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 18 around 10:20 a.m. when a tractor-trailer lost control while traveling on the Exit 9A ramp from I-287 to I-684 north in Harrison, fell from the roadway, and landed on the I-287 westbound lanes, according to state police.  The driver of the tractor-trailer was killed as a result of the crash, and an occupant of a vehicle that was on I-287 when the tractor-trailer fell was hospitaliz…

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Know Him? Man Who Stole From Westchester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say Know Him? Man Who Stole From Westchester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say
Know Him? Man Who Stole From Westchester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying a man who allegedly stole more than $500 worth of groceries from a Stop & Shop in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Dec. 28, around 6:30 p.m., an unidentified man stole around $555 worth of items from the Stop & Shop in Port Chester located at 25 Waterfront Pl., according to Port Chester Police.  After he was approached by loss prevention officials at the store, the man ran away in an unknown direction. Before leaving though, an image of him was caught by the store's security footage, which police then released.  The suspect…

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Business
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In Heart Of Westchester Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In Heart Of Westchester
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In Heart Of Westchester A well-known Italian restaurant that has provided a spot for families to gather for 27 years has permanently closed.  Graziella's Italian Bistro, located in White Plains at 99 Church St., served meals to visitors for the last time on Saturday, Dec. 31, the owners announced on the restaurant's website.  The business was forced to close because the building that houses it was sold after the restaurant's lease ended, owner Gracie DiFeo said.  "We want to take the time to thank all our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us through the years. We are extremely humbled t…

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Business
Westchester Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business Westchester Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business
Westchester Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business A restaurant in Westchester County has permanently closed after 40 years in business.  The last day of business for Momiji Japanese Restaurant, located in Harrison at 261 Halstead Ave., was on Saturday, Dec. 31.  The restaurant launched in 1982 and was known for dishes such as sushi, shrimp tempura, tuna, avocado, and yellowtail jalapeño rolls.  Patrons from throughout the years had previously commended the business's food.  "This is hands down the best sushi in Westchester," said Bridgette M. of White Plains in a Yelp review from March 2020. "I love coming …

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Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On Highway In Westchester County Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On Highway In Westchester County
Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On Highway In Westchester County A box truck that tipped over briefly caused lane closures on a Westchester County highway, police said. The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 1:30 p.m. on Interstate 287 Westbound in Harrison between exits 7 and 10, according to state police.  After the box truck rolled over, the right and center lanes of the highway were blocked.  All lanes have since been opened, police said around 1:50 p.m.  All lanes are now open. — NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) January 3, 2023

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Trapped Driver Rescued From Car After Accident In Westchester County Trapped Driver Rescued From Car After Accident In Westchester County
Trapped Driver Rescued From Car After Accident In Westchester County One person is injured after they became trapped in their car following an accident in Westchester County, requiring them to be rescued.  The accident happened on Tuesday, Dec. 27 around 8:45 p.m., in Harrison in the area of White Plains Avenue and High Street, according to the West Harrison Fire Department.  Upon arriving, firefighters realized the driver was trapped in their car which was lying on its side and needed to be extricated. To free them, firefighters stabilized the vehicle and cut the driver out using saws.  The driver was then taken to a local hospital, fir…

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Caught! Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed In Westchester, Police Say Caught! Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed In Westchester, Police Say
Caught! Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Nabbed In Westchester, Police Say A man wanted for attempted murder in another state was found in Westchester County thanks to a chance observation by a police officer.  On Thursday, Dec. 8, around 7:40 p.m., an officer in Harrison noticed an expired New Jersey temporary license plate on a vehicle on Westchester Avenue and pulled the vehicle over.  During the stop, the officer then realized that the driver had an arrest warrant from Maryland for first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and firearm charges, according to police.  Police then arrested the man, who had been in Westchester County to p…

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Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Westchester In Same Hour Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Westchester In Same Hour
Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Westchester In Same Hour One fire department in Westchester County faced a busy afternoon after responding to both a tractor-trailer rollover and a car fire on the same highway just minutes apart from each other.  On Monday, Dec. 12 at around 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to the ramp from Interstate 687 to Interstate 287 in Harrison after a tractor-trailer flipped over, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene, fire officials found that a modular home had come off of the trailer as a result of the accident. Luckily, though, there were no injuries, according to the f…

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News
Westchester County Town To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure Westchester County Town To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure
Westchester County Town To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure A town in Westchester County is dedicating efforts to clean deteriorated sewer pipes to prevent pollutants from entering the environment and to protect residents from exposure to harmful waste.  To do this, the town of Harrison has entered into a contract with a company called Pipelogix to enlist their help in maintaining and replacing aging and leaking sewer laterals running from residences to the curb, according to an announcement from the law firm representing Pipelogix, Abrams Fensterman, from Monday, Dec. 5.  The goal of the program is to reduce pollution in Long Island …

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Westchester County Man Gets Prison Time For Fatal Shooting Of 35-Year-Old Man: DA Westchester County Man Gets Prison Time For Fatal Shooting Of 35-Year-Old Man: DA
Westchester County Man Gets Prison Time For Fatal Shooting Of 35-Year-Old Man: DA A man from Westchester County is facing a significant amount of prison time for fatally shooting a 35-year-old victim.  Earlier Report - Man Who Chased, Fatally Shot Victim In White Plains Found Guilty By Jury, DA Says On Monday, Dec. 5, 28-year-old Brandon Williams of White Plains was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for the murder of Deron Strange, age 35, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in White Plains, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  On the day of the shooting, around 11:50 p.m., Williams shot Strange multiple times with a semi-a…

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Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Westchester County Chase, Police Say Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Westchester County Chase, Police Say
Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Westchester County Chase, Police Say Two masked men driving a stolen BMW from Long Island were able to escape justice after a lengthy chase in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Dec. 5, around 10:30 a.m., police in Harrison became aware of a stolen 2021 BMW X5 that was entering the town on Union Avenue in the area of West Street. The vehicle had been stolen from a home in Nassau County on Saturday, Dec. 3, when the suspects had stolen the keys from a victim's home, according to Harrison Police.  Following this, police were attempting to track down the vehicle when a resident of West Street reported that two…

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