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Business
Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Yonkers: Here's Where
Pastry lovers, an all-new eatery in Westchester serving up delicious baked goods is now open for business. Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, has opened a new location in Yonkers at 1771 Central Park Ave., city officials said on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The new eatery, located in the Highridge shopping plaza, serves a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread. Sweet and savory options include sugar mochi donuts, very berry pastries, soft strawberry cheesecakes, ham and chee…
News
Driver Gets Prison Time For Hit-Run That Killed Beloved Community Leader In Westchester
A 43-year-old man will spend years behind bars for hitting and killing a beloved community member in Westchester with his truck while under the influence of drugs, officials announced. Brooklyn resident Antonio Robles Sanchez was sentenced to a term of two to six years in state prison for his role in an August 2023 hit-run crash in Hartsdale that killed 65-year-old Stephanie Kavourias, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Sept. 23. Earlier Report - Update: Man Faces New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In West…
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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…
News
Teacher Accused Of Kissing Student Returned To Westchester HS After Retirement Announcement
A former teacher accused of taking a student behind a high school auditorium curtain in Westchester and kissing them returned to the district in a partial capacity for a year after announcing his retirement, officials said. Hartsdale resident Michael Rubino, who taught music with Hastings Public Schools for over 20 years, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 11 on charges connected to his alleged unwanted touching and kissing of an underage student at Hastings High School, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. Earlier Report - Former Teacher…
Police & Fire
New Update: IDs Released For 2 Women Killed In Fiery Westchester Crash
Two victims killed when a Tesla crashed into a residential building in Westchester have been identified as relatives of a town councilman in the county. Both 70-year-old Millie Sheehan and 36-year-old Diana Sheehan of Hartsdale died in a crash on Monday, Sept. 16 in White Plains around 9 a.m. on Battle Avenue, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. Earlier Report - 2 Killed After Tesla Crashes Into White Plains Apartment Building, Catches On Fire Millie Sheehan had been the wife of Greenburgh Councilman Francis Sheehan, while Diana Sheehan…
Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Store In Westchester
A store in Westchester was damaged when a woman crashed her car into it. The crash happened on Friday, Aug. 2 just after 8:30 a.m., when a car crashed into the Mattress Firm store in Hartsdale at 84 South Central Ave. According to the Hartsdale Fire Department, the car was found 50 feet into the store with the front driver's side over the basement stairwell. Because of this precarious position, the car had to be stabilized before the driver and passenger were freed. No injuries were reported. The driver of the car told fire officials that she had been trying to back up from a …
Business
New Restaurant Off To Great Start In Westchester: 'Can't Wait To Go Back,' Visitor Says
A little more than a month after opening, a Westchester eatery serving up American fare has already received a rave reception from visitors, including town officials. Urban Central Restaurant & Bar, located in Hartsdale at 10 North Central Ave., has made its mark on patrons since opening on Monday, June 24, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who said the eatery has been "getting great reviews from constituents." Owned by Brian Angarola and Pedro Luis Sosa, who have also opened other successful restaurants in Westchester over the last 20 years, Urban Ce…
News
NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Former Fire Chief From Westchester
A New York Senate proclamation honoring the life of a beloved former Northern Westchester fire chief was presented to his family months after his sudden death. The proclamation, prepared by New York State Sen. Peter Harckham, was presented to the family of former Somers Fire Chef and Golden’s Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Raymond Baker, Sr. the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department announced on Thursday, March 13. Earlier Report - Funeral Details Released For Former Somers Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Baker, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 9 at t…
News
Alert Issued For 19-Year-Old Missing Westchester Woman
Authorities are searching for a woman with autism who has been missing from Westchester for several days. Michelle Higgs, age 19, was last seen on South Central Avenue in Hartsdale at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Higgs, who has autism, was last seen wearing a burgundy sweater, a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and tan moccasins. She is described as 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. According to authorities, Higgs is believed to be in the local area and is attracted to…
Business
Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Westchester
A popular cookie company that specializes in ever-changing unique flavors has officially opened a new location in Northern Westchester. A new Crumbl Cookies location in Yorktown at the Staples Plaza at 3333 Crompond Rd. celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 6. Earlier Report - Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Northern Westchester: Here's When The cookie shop, owned by brothers Justin and Scott Cinnamon, serves a rotating menu of gourmet cookies. "We offer six gourmet desserts a week. We have a rotating menu of more than 300 flavors," expl…
Business
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Westchester: Here's When
If you've been craving sweets, mark your calendars: a popular cookie company known for unique flavors is opening another location in Northern Westchester. New, updated report - Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Northern Westchester Crumbl Cookies will hold a grand opening for a new location in Yorktown Heights at 3333 Crompond Rd. Suite 2A on Friday, June 7, the company announced on social media. The company's locations are known for serving six unique flavors of cookies that rotate every week. Some of the company's 275-plus specialty flavors include co…
News
Red Light Cameras Approved For Busy Westchester Intersections After Fatal Hit-Run
Officials are one step closer to installing two red light cameras at busy Westchester intersections following a hit-run that left a beloved community leader dead. Following a request for two red light cameras to be put at two busy intersections in Greenburgh made by the Town Board, the New York State Legislature has approved legislation authorizing their installation, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, June 4. The cameras would be located at the intersection of Old Army Road and Ardsley Road as well as East Hartsdale Avenue and Roc…
News
Westchester Parking Garage To Be Named After Beloved Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run
To celebrate the life of a beloved community leader who was killed in a hit-run, a Westchester parking garage will be dedicated in her memory. In a ceremony on Tuesday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m., a Hartsdale parking garage at 234 East Hartsdale Ave. will be dedicated in memory of Stephanie Kavourias, who was killed in a hit-run crash on East Hartsdale Avenue on Aug. 26, 2023, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, May 29. During the ceremony, which will be held at the site A garage level 1, the Hartsdale Public Parking District Board of Commissioners…
Business
Well-Liked Westchester Pizzeria Closes, Now Up For Sale
Much to the chagrin of those who frequented it, a well-praised pizzeria in Westchester has closed. Pizza Domo, located in Hartsdale at 1 South Central Ave., closed its doors and put up a "for sale" sign as of Saturday, May 18. The eatery had served a wide variety of pies with plenty of toppings, including buffalo chicken, meat lovers, and the "Gran Mama's" pizza with mozzarella, garlic, basil, and parmesan. The pizza had been so well-received that the restaurant had collected plenty of five-star reviews on its Yelp page, including a write-up by Fran L. of Hartsdale writte…
Lifestyle
Pair Of Westchester Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
A pair of locales in the Hudson Valley are among the 300 best places to live in America, according to brand-new rankings. According to Niche, factors used in determining its rankings were: Public Schools Crime & Safety Housing Nightlife Good for Families Diversity The two communities selected from the Hudson Valley are both in Westchester County: Ardsley: No. 122: The village with a population around 5,000, "offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," according to Niche, which also noted that "there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks," an…
Police & Fire
Injured Hiker Rescued From Trail At Park In Westchester
A woman was rescued from a narrow wooded trail in Westchester after suffering an injury while hiking, firefighters said. The events leading to the rescue happened on Saturday, March 16 around 2:20 p.m., when a hiker was injured while walking on a trail in Hart's Brook Park and Preserve in Hartsdale, according to the hamlet's fire department. After a quick search of the area, first responders eventually found the woman on the Orange Trail about a quarter-mile into the woods and realized she would not be able to walk out of the park. Because of this, the department loaded the wom…
Police & Fire
2 Injured In 2-Car Crash On Parkway In Westchester
Two people were injured in a collision on a busy parkway in Westchester, including one victim who had to be extricated from their damaged vehicle. The incident happened on Friday, March 15 at around 2 p.m., when two vehicles collided on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale, according to the Hartsdale Fire Department. Arriving crews worked to stabilize the two vehicles and extricated one person from a damaged car. The cause of the crash and the extent of the injuries were not detailed by the department.
Business
Westchester Eatery Permanently Closes
A restaurant in Westchester has just gone out of business. Mamajuana Cafe Prime, located in Hartsdale at 215 East Hartsdale Ave., announced on its website that it was permanently closed as of Friday, March 15. The eatery, which opened in March 2023, had served Latin fashion cuisine and had been known for its tropical ambiance. No reason for the closure was given on the restaurant's website. Those who loved visiting the eatery can still enjoy three other Mamajuana Cafe locations in New York City, as well as two in New Jersey.
News
Train Station In Westchester Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Upgrades
A Metro-North station in Northern Westchester is the latest to receive accessibility improvements, including an all-new elevator. The improvements, which were made to the Purdys Metro-North Station in North Salem, were announced by the MTA on Thursday, Feb. 22. The upgrades include a new elevator that travels between the station's parking lot and the Purdys Road (Route 116) overpass, as well as a new sidewalk compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act that leads from the elevator to the existing station entrance. The station is the third in Westchester to receive …
News
Update: Man Faces New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In Westchester
A 42-year-old man has been hit with new charges in connection with the hit-run death of a beloved community leader in Westchester. Brooklyn resident Antonio Robles-Sanchez was indicted for the hit-run death of 65-year-old Stephanie Kavourias that happened in Hartsdale in August 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 15. Earlier Report - Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hartsdale Crash Was Beloved Community Leader According to the DA's Office, around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, Robles-Sanchez drove his Dodge Ram t…
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
Business
Petition Started To Keep Popular Store Open In Westchester: 'Sad News'
In response to a popular store announcing its upcoming closure, town officials in Westchester have started a petition in an effort to keep it open or encourage a similar business to take its place. The petition was created by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner to help convince the owners of the Rite Aid located in Hartsdale at 196 East Hartsdale Ave. to keep the business open, Feiner announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The store is planning to close in February. However, Feiner said that many residents without cars, including seniors, depend on the store for groceries, toiletries, an…
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Hand, Arm Becomes Stuck In Conveyor Belt In Westchester
Firefighters had to perform a careful rescue after a worker's hand and arm became entangled in a conveyor belt in Westchester. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 17, when a worker got their hand stuck in a plow truck in Hartsdale at the High Point of Hartsdale Complex at 100 High Point Dr., according to the Hartsdale Fire Department. Arriving crews discovered that the worker had their arm and hand entangled in a sander’s conveyor belt and began working carefully to extricate the person from the machine. The worker was then taken to Westchester Medical Center an…
News
Local Newspaper In Business For 123 Years In Westchester Suspends Publication
An independent newspaper that has been covering several Westchester municipalities for more than 120 years says it has suspended publication. The Scarsdale Inquirer announced on Wednesday, Jan. 16 that it would be suspending publication as it seeks to improve its financial standing. In its announcement on social media, the newspaper, which was founded in 1901, wrote that it is looking for "solutions to bring us back to financial sustainability." The newspaper covered government, community affairs, and sports in municipalities such as Edgemont, Hartsdale, and Greenburgh. It …
Police & Fire
4 Firefighters Hospitalized After 4-Alarm Blaze At Condominiums In Westchester
A four-alarm blaze at a condominium complex in Westchester resulted in four firefighters and one civilian being sent to a nearby hospital, fire officials said. The blaze happened on Thursday night, Dec. 7 at a three-story condominium complex in White Plains at 87 North Broadway, when a fire ignited on the building's second floor. According to White Plains Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 274, arriving crews found extreme clutter conditions and high heat inside the room where the fire had begun, which forced them to retreat into a hallway. Another engine company t…
Business
Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Westchester: 'Fantastic New Addition'
An all-new bakery in Westchester that just celebrated its opening is already hitting it off with customers. Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, opened a new business in Hartsdale at the Dalewood Shopping Plaza at 385 Central Ave. on Friday, Dec. 1, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. The new eatery, located next to Barnes & Noble near the H Mart supermarket, sells a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread. Whether you're looking for something sweet or something sav…
Business
Barnes & Noble Opens New Westchester Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News'
Those who have been wanting to curl up with a new book can now start shopping at an all-new Barnes & Noble location in Westchester open just in time for the holidays. The new Barnes & Noble store, located in Hartsdale in the Dalewood II Shopping Center at 381 North Central Ave., is now open for business, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Earlier Report - Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence The store is located next to Ulta Beauty and features a "highly lauded bookstore design" seen in recent Bar…
News
Lucky Winner: Westchester Man Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize
A Westchester resident will have to figure out how to spend his lottery winnings after claiming a $1 million second-place Powerball prize. Hartsdale resident Manuel Palaguachi claimed his $1 million Powerball second prize on Thursday, Oct. 19, which he won after matching the first five numbers during the drawing on Wednesday, July 19, New York Lottery announced. According to lottery officials, Palaguachi elected to receive a single lump sum payment, which totaled $591,000 after required withholdings. The second prize-winning ticket was bought at Centra…
News
Underground Power Lines: Work Begins On Westchester Street As Part Of Test To Curb Outages
Crews have begun installing underground power lines in a Westchester neighborhood as part of an experiment to see if they are effective at reducing power outages, officials announced. Con Edison started placing the underground lines under Birchwood Lane and Richard Terrace in Hartsdale, where 15 residences have opted to take part in the test, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Saturday, Oct. 14. Earlier Report - Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages The work commenced following a Town Board work session attended by severa…
Obituaries
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Westchester Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash
A vigil is planned to honor a much-loved Westchester community leader who was killed by a hit-and-driver. Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Antonio Sanchez Robles, age 42, of Brooklyn, who fled the scene, said the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. "Many residents o…
Obituaries
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Westchester Crash Was Beloved Community Leader
A beloved community leader has been identified as the woman killed by a hit-and-run driver in Westchester. New, updated report - Update: Man Gets New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In Hartsdale Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Anto…
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