A New York State trooper was transported to Westchester Medical Center following a wild chase on I-87 that ended with the trooper's vehicle being rear-ended by an unmarked NYPD officer taking part in the chase. The event began around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, when the unidentified trooper attempted to pull over a suspect vehicle on I-87 in Woodbury in Orange County, said ...

Sacred Heart University is denying any wrongdoing in a student's choking death during a pancake eating contest in 2017.In court documents filed Tuesday in Superior Court in Bridgeport, the college's attorney's blamed Caitlin Nelson’s own actions in her death in response to a lawsuit brought by Nelson’s mother.Nelson, 20, who was studying social work and was a member of Kappa ...

A parking enforcement officer struck by a vehicle while he was waiting to cross a roadway in Tarrytown received minor injuries.The incident took place around 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Broadway (Route 9) and Main St., when the officer was "clipped" by a vehicle, said Tarrytown Police Lt. Greg Budnar. The officer, who received leg injuries, was transported to Westchester ...

White Plains Police are investigating a possible suicide of a man who jumped from the top of the building that is home to Pizza Uno.The incident took place just before noon on Tuesday, March 12 at 4 Martine St., in White Plains, said White Plains Police Assistant Chief Joseph Castelli.Described as a white male in his late 20s, the man jumped from the top of the tall building which ...

A chimney fire severely damaged a home in Irvington on Sunday.The fire was reported to the Irvington Fire Department around 2:59 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at a home on Blueberry Hill Road, said Fire Chief Anthony Tarricone.Arriving firefighters found the flames and smoke contained to the living room and master bedroom he said.Firefighters had to stretch a hose up a long hill to attack ...

The wait is almost over for the lineup of performers who will perform at the official Woodstock 50th anniversary celebration in Watkins Glen.Co-founder Michael Lang, who worked with the first Woodstock, said this week that organizers are putting the finishing touches on the lineup, but feel they owe it to fans to have everything in order before making any announcements.Rumors ...

Just when you are sick of the cold and ready for something bright and happy to toss on, Target and Vineyard Vines are teaming up to offer a limited-edition collection.The collection of more than 300 items will include home and outdoor goods, apparel, accessories, swim, and pets, yep, pets. The best part? Prices start at just $2 with most items under $35.Vineyard Vines, based in ...

An area photographer isn't giving up on his accusations that actor Liev Schreiber, of Showtime's "Ray Donovan" fame, injured him when he allegedly slammed into while the show was filming in Nyack.Sherwood Martinelli, 63, of Nyack, filed a civil suit against the actor on Tuesday, March 5, in Rockland County Supreme Court, claiming that the actor intentionally struck him and broke his ...

Firefighters from several departments are battling a two-alarm blaze in Sleepy HollowThe blaze at 7 Barnhart Ave., was reported around 2:46 p.m. Thursday, March 7, officials said.Sleepy Hollow Police said numerous roads are closed in the area including Barnhart, Clinton Street, Andrews Street, and Beekman. Motorists are asked to avoid the area to allow for emergency vehicles.Heavy ...

A roadway was closed for several hours after a dump truck slammed into an overpass in Harrison.The incident took place around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 at 565 Westchester Ave., said the Harrison Police.The roadway had to be closed in both directions until state engineers could come and inspect the damage, police said.The roadway reopened around 10 p.m.