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Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In Westchester Robbery, Police Say
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in Westchester, police said.
The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around 8:30 p.m., when the suspect approached a victim on foot near 10 Davenport Ave. in New Rochelle, the city's police department announced on Tuesday, March 4.
The suspect had a short conversation with the victim before taking out a handgun and stealing his cell phone and wallet, police said.
The victim described the suspect as a Black male with dreadlocks and glasses.
Officers quickly launched an investigation, de…
Child Porn: Woman, 32, Accused Of Transmitting Videos, Pics From Hudson Valley Home, Police Say
A 32-year-old woman faces child porn charges after allegedly transmitting explicit videos and pictures over the internet from her Putnam County home, authorities said.
Southeast resident Danielle Sawicki, age 32, was arrested following a search of her residence on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4.
According to the Sheriff's Office, in July 2024, investigators received a cyber tip from the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force related to explicit materials being transmitted from a Putnam County home.
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Paige Bueckers Helping College Students, Athletes Master Finances With Newest NIL Deal
One of the biggest stars in women's basketball is dishing out a different type of assist: helping college students with financial literacy.
UConn guard Paige Bueckers has teamed up with Intuit for her latest name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. The sponsorship is part of the financial technology company's "Intuit for Education" initiative.
Bueckers, 23, has been a pioneer in the relatively new NIL world in college sports, securing a broad portfolio of deals with major brands such as Nike, Gatorade, Bose, Verizon, and Chegg.
"I'm extremely grateful for the people investing in me," Bue…
Restaurant To Close After 35 Years In Westchester, Reveals Last Day In Business
A longtime Mexican restaurant in Westchester will soon close its doors for good after more than three decades in business following lease renewal issues.
Mariachi Mexico, located at 405 Main St. in Armonk, will serve its final dinner on Sunday, March 23, owners Meto and Joana announced on Instagram on Sunday, March 2.
"The landlord has decided not to renew our lease, without providing a reason or previous notice," the owners wrote in their announcement, adding, "After extensive negotiations through our respective legal teams, we have reached an agreement. Last day of dinner servi…
$13K Fraud: Ex-Husband Accused In Car Blaze Gets Larceny Charges In Westchester, Police Say
A man already accused of setting fire to his ex-wife's car has now been charged with bank fraud and grand larceny in Westchester, authorities said.
Hari Valdez, 34, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after Croton-on-Hudson Police linked him to unauthorized bank transactions totaling $13,000, the department said on Friday, Feb. 28.
The case began earlier in February, when a Croton resident reported two fraudulent withdrawals totaling $4,000 from their bank account. As detectives investigated, they uncovered four additional fraudulent transactions connected to businesses in New Roc…
$64K In Gift Cards Stolen From ShopRite By Former Employee In Westchester: Police
A former ShopRite employee from Dutchess County has been charged after allegedly stealing $64,100 worth of gift cards from a Westchester store, police announced.
Laura Picozzi, 33, of Fishkill, was taken into custody on Thursday, Jan. 30, following an investigation by Croton-on-Hudson Police into the theft of 151 gift cards from the ShopRite located at 460 South Riverside Ave., the department announced on Monday, March 3.
According to authorities, ShopRite loss prevention officers first alerted police to the theft in January. After reviewing the case, detectives identified Picozzi—a f…
Stocks Plummet After Trump Says Tariffs On Canada, Mexico Will Start, Igniting Trade War Fears
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect in less than a day, sending the stock market tumbling amid fears of a trade war.
Trump said on Monday afternoon, March 3, that the US will impose 25 percent rates on imports from the two neighboring nations and the United States’ primary trading partners, effectively quashing any last-minute hopes for a negotiated agreement.
“There’s no room left for Mexico or for Canada” to negotiate to prevent the tariffs from taking effect on Tuesday, March 4, Trump said at the White House, adding, “They’re all set.”
The…
'White Lotus' Star Restored This Hudson Valley Hunting Lodge To Its Former Glory: Look Inside
Walton Goggins is opening the doors to his enchanting 1920s lodge in the Hudson Valley, giving "Architectural Digest" an exclusive tour of the historically rich, thoughtfully restored estate he calls home.
Originally built in 1924 as a Scottish hunting lodge, the 8,000-square-foot estate in Hillsdale, NY sits on 125 acres—once part of a sprawling 3,000-acre property.
When Goggins ("The Righteous Gemstones," "The Hateful Eight," "White Lotus") and his wife, Nadia Conners, purchased the home sometime after the COVID pandemic, it had been untouched for nearly a century, with every s…
Gun, Drug Bust: Suspect Tries Climbing Out Window To Flee In Mount Vernon, Police Say
A 29-year-old man who tried to escape police through a first-floor window in Westchester was quickly caught and found with a stolen gun, drugs, and illegal weapons parts, authorities said.
The suspect’s failed escape attempt happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, when Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit detectives and Mount Vernon Police officers arrived at his Pearsall Drive residence to execute a search warrant, Westchester County Police announced on Saturday, March 1.
According to police, as officers knocked on the door, the suspect climbed out a window—only to be immedi…
