New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Yonkers New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Yonkers
New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Yonkers Four new retailers, including a new eatery, have opened up shop at a busy strip plaza in Westchester.  The new businesses, all located in Yonkers at the Fleetwood Plaza located at 850 Bronx River Rd. right by the Cross County Parkway, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 1 with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in attendance.  One of the new retailers to open at the plaza is Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, which serves a variety of frozen desserts that will certainly satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.  In addition to countless flavors of Italian ice and frozen custard,…
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Westchester Location: 'Fresh, Full Of Taste,' Visitors Say Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Westchester Location: 'Fresh, Full Of Taste,' Visitors Say
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Westchester Location: 'Fresh, Full Of Taste,' Visitors Say A popular restaurant known for serving Halal food will soon be celebrating the opening of a new location in Westchester.  Shah's Halal Food, which opened a new location in Yonkers at 2475 Central Park Ave. in February, will be holding a grand opening celebration at its newest eatery in the city on Monday, April 24.  The restaurant chain, which also opened a location in White Plains in 2022, is known for menu items such as gyros and platters that include lamb, rice, hummus, and more, according to the business's website.  Related Story - Newly Opened Restaurant In W…
Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years Serving District In Westchester Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years Serving District In Westchester
Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years Serving District In Westchester A long-serving superintendent in Westchester has announced that he will soon retire after 25 years with his school district.  Edwin M. Quezada, the superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools, will retire from his position on Monday, July 3, according to an announcement from Wednesday, April 5 by the city's Board of Education President Steve Lopez. Quezada announced his retirement in a letter sent to the board's trustees. In the letter, he said that it is time for someone new to take the reins of the school district.  "An exciting era is about to begin for the Yonkers Public Sc…
Westchester Man Threatened To 'Crucify' Police, City Mayor, Officials Say Westchester Man Threatened To 'Crucify' Police, City Mayor, Officials Say
Westchester Man Threatened To 'Crucify' Police, City Mayor, Officials Say A Westchester man who had expressed support for radical Islamic extremism faces prison time after allegedly making repeated threats to kill police officers and a mayor, officials said.  Yonkers resident Ridon Kola, age 32, was arrested on Friday, March 17, and charged with making threats to kill members of the city's police department and the city's mayor, Mike Spano, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  Kola first allegedly started making the threats on Nov. 19, 2021, when he posted a message in Albanian on a Yonkers PD official social med…
Unlicensed Smoke Shops Selling To Kids In This Westchester City: 'Like Wild West,' Mayor Says Unlicensed Smoke Shops Selling To Kids In This Westchester City: 'Like Wild West,' Mayor Says
Unlicensed Smoke Shops Selling To Kids In This Westchester City: 'Like Wild West,' Mayor Says A city in Westchester has seen a dramatic rise in unlicensed smoke shops selling cannabis and other illegal products to children, officials said.  According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, unlicensed smoke shops that peddle cannabis and other products containing THC have popped up all over the city despite the police department's best efforts, he said in a press conference held on Thursday, March 9.  "It’s become like the wild west," Spano said, adding that similar products have also been sold in bodegas, gas stations, and even barber shops in the city, and often use colorful marketi…
Record Amount Of Shoplifting Incidents Happening In This Westchester City, Police Say Record Amount Of Shoplifting Incidents Happening In This Westchester City, Police Say
Record Amount Of Shoplifting Incidents Happening In This Westchester City, Police Say As a city in Westchester faces a rise in shoplifting incidents, police are outlining what they will do to combat them.  According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, property crime such as shoplifting has risen by 10 percent in the city, with 162 reported shoplifting incidents reported between December 2022 and February 2023. Related Story - Video: Shoplifter Of Marshalls In Yonkers Nabbed After Forcing His Way Out Of Store In a press conference held on Thursday, March 2, Spano and Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza admitted that the incidents have been a problem in t…
ID Released For 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Who Died Suddenly ID Released For 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Who Died Suddenly
ID Released For 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Who Died Suddenly The name of a 48-year-old member of a police department in Westchester County who died suddenly has been released.  Earlier Report - 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Dies Suddenly Detective Del Caraballo, a 16-year-veteran with the Yonkers Police Department, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after suffering a medical emergency while driving a vehicle, the department announced.  Yonkers officials mourned Caraballo's death and remembered him for his dedication to public service. "This detective was known and loved by many in the law enforce…
48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Dies Suddenly 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Dies Suddenly
48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Dies Suddenly A 48-year-old member of a police department in Westchester has died suddenly. The detective, a 16-year veteran with the Yonkers PD, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after he apparently suffered a medical event while operating a motor vehicle in New York City, according to preliminary indications, the department announced Monday morning, Feb. 20. His identity is being withheld pending family notifications, according to the Yonkers PD/ “Our city is mourning a tragedy," Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said in a statement. "This detective was known and loved by many in the…
ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Teen Driver ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Teen Driver
ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Teen Driver Click here for a new, updated story: New Details Released After Westchester Crash That Killed Sergeant, 53, Due To Retire In Months Police have released the name of a longtime police sergeant killed in a car crash in Westchester County when a 16-year-old with a learner's permit driving a new BMW lost control of the car and slammed into the police vehicle. Yonkers Sgt. Frank Gualdino, age 53, was killed around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, in Yonkers on Tuckahoe Road at the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass. Earlier report: Police Officer Killed In Multi-Vehicle Yonkers Crash Yon…
Pick Up Only: Starbucks Location For Quick Orders Opens In Westchester County Pick Up Only: Starbucks Location For Quick Orders Opens In Westchester County
Pick Up Only: Starbucks Location For Quick Orders Opens In Westchester County A newly-opened Starbucks location in Westchester County is perfect for those looking to grab a quick cup of joe.  The new coffee shop, located in Yonkers at 16 Nepperhan St. by the Yonkers Metro-North station, is a pickup-only location, streamlined for commuters looking to grab a coffee on their way to work, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.  "This 'pick-up only' location is perfect for Metro-North commuters to grab a quick cup of fresh coffee and delicious breakfast before or after their ride," Spano said.  Visitors of the location are advised to download the Star…
New Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Opening In Westchester County New Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Opening In Westchester County
New Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Opening In Westchester County A new spot to grab authentic Mexican food in Westchester County celebrated its opening along with city officials.  Cantina 914, located in Yonkers at 527 Nepperhan Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday night, Nov. 17, according to Yonkers city officials.  The new restaurant serves a variety of Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and flautas, according to its online menu on Grubhub.  The business also serves less-known dishes such as machetes, which are described as 18-inch quesadillas, and cemitas, which are serve…
Sugar, Sugar: Domino Refinery In Westchester County Lights Up New LED Sign Sugar, Sugar: Domino Refinery In Westchester County Lights Up New LED Sign
Sugar, Sugar: Domino Refinery In Westchester County Lights Up New LED Sign A Domino Sugar Refinery in Westchester County has unveiled a new LED sign that celebrates the city it calls home.  The new sign, located at the Domino Sugar Refinery In Yonkers at 1 Federal St., was lit up for the first time in an event attended by Yonkers city officials on Monday, Nov. 21, according to Olivia DeLuca, a spokeswoman for the refinery.  The 4' by 30' sign that combines the Domino Sugar logo with the city's name pays homage to the iconic "Yonkers" sign on the city's Recreation Pier, DeLuca said. The LEDs that make up the sign can have their colors changed to…