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Election 2024: Winner Projected In Hudson Valley's 17th Congressional District Race
The votes have been tallied, and a projected winner has come out on top in the race for New York's 17th Congressional District seat. Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has emerged as the winner for the House seat representing Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westchester, and portions of southern Dutchess County, defeating Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones, according to the state Board of Elections. Lawler was leading Jones 52.5 to 45.5 percent with 95 percent of the vote counted as of 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Thank you NY-17! https://t.co/GOPZdDcT0l — …
Politics
Showdown Of 30-Somethings In Westchester District Labeled 'Race To Watch' By Politico
The race for New York's 17th District seat is drawing national attention, as it may play a large role in what party ends up securing a majority in the House, according to a new report by Politico. The race between incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler, a 38-year-old Republican, and Democrat Mondaire Jones, age 37, has been labeled a "race to watch" by Politico in a new report from Sunday, Oct. 27. The 17th District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westchester, and portions of southern Dutchess County. According to the outlet, the seat is one of a handf…
Politics
Mondaire Jones Slams Westchester Rep. Lawler For Trump Support After Report He Praised Hitler
Mondaire Jones is not holding back his criticism of his opponent in the race for New York's 17th Congressional District seat, Rep. Mike Lawler, for his support of former President Donald Trump despite his longest-serving chief of staff saying he meets the definition of a fascist. Jones, a Democrat, made comments against Lawler, a Republican, following remarks made by former Trump chief of staff and four-star Marine general John Kelly, who told The New York Times that Trump "certainly falls into the general definition of fascist." According to the Times, Kelly also said that Trum…
News
First Responders Put Out Fire, Save Unconcious Woman From Westchester Home
Two heroes are being recognized for their quick-thinking actions that saved a woman's life and prevented her Northern Westchester home from being destroyed by a fire. Joseph Abreau and Paul Mullin of the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps were honored by county officials for their rescue of an Ossining resident in mid-September, officials announced on Monday, Oct. 7. According to county officials, on the day of the rescue, Abreau and Mullin responded to an Ossining residence and found a woman on the floor who had fainted. They also discovered that dark smoke was pourin…
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These Westchester Municipalities Among Safest In NY, New Study Says
Several Westchester County municipalities have some of the lowest property crime and violent crime rates in the state of New York, according to a new report. According to a study by SafeHome.org released in late August, the town of New Castle and the village of Rye Brook are among the three New York municipalities with the lowest violent crime rates, including murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and rape. Meanwhile, the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tuckahoe as well as the town of Lewisboro are the three New York municipalities with the lowest property crime rates, s…
Traffic
Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester
Part of a busy bridge in Westchester is closed to traffic as crews make emergency repairs following a failed inspection, officials announced. New, updated report - New Update: Two-Way Traffic Restored On Tarrytown H-Bridge After Emergency Closure The northeast ramp of the "H-Bridge" in Tarrytown, which carries Railroad Avenue over Metro-North tracks, is closed to traffic, village officials announced on Monday, July 15. The emergency closure was prompted by a failed inspection of the northeast portion of the bridge. The bridge's span must now be reduced to one direction to …
News
Latest Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Cleared To Open By Health Officials
This story has been updated. Two Westchester County-owned beaches have been cleared to open after tests confirmed that bacteria levels were back to a safe amount, officials announced. The two beaches, Croton Point Park Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Philipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow, were cleared to open on Tuesday, July 2, the Westchester County Department of Health announced around 4 p.m. Both beaches were originally ordered closed on Thursday, June 27 after tests revealed the presence of the maximum level of enterococcus bacteria outlined by the sanitary c…
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New Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Closed Through Weekend Due To High Bacteria Levels
This story has been updated. Sorry, beachgoers — two popular beaches in Westchester have been ordered closed for the weekend following the discovery of high bacteria levels. New, updated report - Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Still Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels Both Croton Point Park Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Philipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow have been closed through Monday, July 1 due to high bacteria levels, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Friday, June 28. The beaches were originally closed on Thursday, June 27. However, after…
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$3.4M Restoration Project Completed At Westchester's Only Lighthouse: 'Historic Occasion'
A several-million-dollar project to rehabilitate an over 140-year-old lighthouse in Westchester is officially finished. The completion of a $3.4 million effort to restore the Tarrytown Lighthouse was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 23, which was also the 150th anniversary of the Town of Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County officials announced. The extensive capital project included exterior repairs and repainting, fixing cracks, replacing doors and windows, cleaning foundation masonry, refurbishing the interior plaster and paint finishes, restoring the wo…
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These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
Two Westchester hospitals have received top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report. Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2024 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report is issued twic…
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Hundreds Of Nurses, Healthcare Workers To Picket Outside Hospital In Westchester
Hundreds of nurses and healthcare workers are planning on picketing outside of a Westchester hospital to seek a fair contract, union officials announced. On Wednesday, May 1, hundreds of healthcare workers will picket outside Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow to demand more input on issues relating to patient care and staffing. During Wednesday's event, which will be held from noon to 1 p.m., hospital employees, community supporters, and elected officials will gather outside the hospital campus. The picketing comes after around 900 Phelps Hospital employees voted to form a union…
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Filming To Take Place On Busy Main Road In Westchester: Here's When
Officials are warning motorists that filming will be taking place on a busy main road in Westchester and may cause traffic delays. The filming will take place on Thursday, March 21 between 7 p.m. and midnight on both directions of Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow between Sleepy Hollow High School and Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, according to Sleepy Hollow village officials. Officials said there may be brief traffic delays as a result of the filming, which has been approved by the state Department of Transportation. Motorists are advised to avoid driving in the area during the filming.…
News
Update: Man Gets More Charges After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says
A 39-year-old man nabbed for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend at her Westchester home now faces more charges after violating an order of protection while in custody after the incident, officials said. Ruben Santiago, age 39, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Thursday, March 7 on a 27-count indictment in connection with the January shooting of his ex-girlfriend, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. Earlier Report - Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Sleepy Hollow Residence, DA Says According to the DA's Offic…
Lifestyle
Westchester Eatery Among Nation's Top 100 'All-Time Pizza Spots,' Yelp Says
Three eateries in the Hudson Valley are among the Top 100 pizza spots from sea to shining sea, according to Yelp, which said the selections make up its active but "all-time list." Yelp says it determined the rankings by identifying businesses in the pizza category and then ranking them using several factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. The trio of restaurants from the Hudson Valley are: No. 64 - Lolita’s Pizza, Poughkeepsie: With a five-star rating based on about 135 reviews, Lolita's went from fine dining to specializing in Neapolitan pizza in 2018, saying…
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Mount Vernon Man Shoots, Kills Father Of 2 At Park: Here's His Sentence
A 21-year-old man has received his prison sentence for fatally shooting a father of two during a confrontation at a park in Westchester, officials announced. Mount Vernon resident Emmanuel Valentin Perez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting Sleepy Hollow resident Manuel Salazar in June 2021, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Jan. 12. Earlier Report - Teen Arraigned In Fatal Shooting At Park In Westchester According to the DA's Office, on June 28, 2021, around 9:30 p.m., Perez, who was 18 years old at the ti…
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Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Westchester Residence, DA Says
A 38-year-old man now faces attempted murder charges after breaking into a Westchester residence and shooting his ex-girlfriend, officials announced. New, updated report - Update: Man Gets More Charges After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend At Sleepy Hollow Residence, DA Says Ruben Santiago, who was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 3, now faces attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting in Sleepy Hollow that occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Jan. 5. Earlier Report - Suspect Nabbed After Shooting 37-Year-Old Wom…
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed After Shooting 37-Year-Old Woman At Westchester Residence, Police Say
A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a shooting inside a Westchester home that left a woman hospitalized, police said. Click here for a new, updated report - Update: More Details Emerge After Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend At Sleepy Hollow Residence, DA Says Ruben Louis Santiago, age 38, was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened at a Sleepy Hollow residence on Tuesday, Jan. 2, Sleepy Hollow Police announced on Wednesday, Jan 3. According to the department, around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sleep Hollow Police officers responded to a residence on Chestnut Stree…
News
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report
Two hospitals in Westchester are at the top of their class when it comes to patient safety, according to a new report. Both Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and White Plains Hospital were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report i…
News
Duo Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Westchester Prison For Money: DA
Two men, including a correction officer, are accused of working to smuggle contraband into a Northern Westchester prison in exchange for payment, officials announced. The suspects, Irvington resident Jose Estevez-Luciano, age 33, and Sleepy Hollow resident Francis De La Cruz, age 24, both face charges related to their alleged scheme to smuggle contraband into Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Nov. 2. According to the DA's Office, both men participated in their scheme between Thursday, O…
Obituaries
Business Owner In Westchester Dies At Age 44
A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair. He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary. "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…
Business
These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report
Three pizza joints in Westchester have been recognized as among the best in New York at specializing in certain regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post. The three restaurants were selected as part of a new database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the report, the pizzerias in Westchester that are the best at certain styles of pie are: Sal's Pizzeria, located at 316 Mamaroneck Ave. in Mamaroneck, which spec…
Police & Fire
Largest-Ever Illegal, Underage Vape Sales Bust Made In Westchester
With the help of a task force consisting of numerous police departments, Westchester health officials were able to crack down on the largest illegal vape sales bust ever discovered in the county. The bust was made during the week of Monday, Aug. 21 with the help of the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Taskforce, which consists of police agencies from Ardsley, Greenburgh, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and North Castle, County Executive George Latimer announced on Monday, Aug. 28. As a result of the bust, county officials confiscated all of the pr…
Police & Fire
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Westchester
A burnt-out solar panel caused flames to erupt on the roof of a school in Northern Westchester, requiring a quick response from numerous fire departments. The blaze happened on Friday, July 21 around 1:40 p.m., when the Pocantico Hills and Archville Fire Departments were sent to the Pocantico Hills Central School for a fire on the roof. According to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department, arriving crews confirmed that flames were coming from the roof of the building and quickly required a tower ladder and additional help from the Pleasantville and Sleepy Hollow Fire Depar…
News
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Westchester, Advisory Remains
New, updated report: Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Although sewage is no longer being released into the Hudson River in Westchester following the repair of a force main break at a sewer pump station, residents are still being asked to avoid contact with the water. An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River between Peekskill and Yonkers will remain in effect until at least Thursday morning, July 13, Westchester Department of Health officials said. Earlier Report - Sewage Threat: Resident…
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Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester
New, updated story: New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains As a sewer pump station force main break forces partially treated sewage to be temporarily released into the Hudson River, officials are warning residents to stay out of the water until the repair is made. The force main break was discovered at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10 following a sight inspection by the county's Department of Environmental Facilities. The county's emergency contractor, ELQ, was then immediately called to b…
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver From Westchester Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police
A New York man faces drunk driving charges after crashing into a river in Connecticut and lying to officers about having passengers in his car, police said. The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened in Fairfield County on Monday, June 26 just before 4 a.m., when Darien Police responded to the area of Tokeneke Road and Raymond Street for a reported single-car crash, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros. Once there, officers identified the driver as Westchester County resident Kevin Silva-Morocho, age 19, of Sleepy Hollow, who admitted that he had driven his …
News
Cold Cases Solved: Duo Nabbed For Murders Of Women In Westchester
Officials in Westchester have nabbed two suspects involved in the murders of two women that date back more than a decade, one of which involved a former corrections officer. The two defendants were sentenced and indicted in both the 2012 shooting death of 26-year-old Pamela Graddick in the Bronx and the 1997 beating and strangulation of 34-year-old Nusinaida Ramos in Yonkers, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, June 15. Both cases were solved after lengthy investigations by both the Yonkers Police Department and the DA's Office, off…
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2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
Two hospitals in Westchester have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report. Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. Northern Westch…
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Missing Toddler Rescued From Train Tracks Near Station In Westchester: Video
Several Metro-North employees are receiving recognition for rescuing a missing three-year-old boy who they spotted on train tracks near a station in Westchester. The incident happened on Thursday, April 6 around 3:15 p.m., when MTA Locomotive Engineer William Kennedy was operating a southbound Hudson Line train north of Tarrytown station when he noticed a young child on the northbound track, according to MTA officials. Kennedy then sent out an emergency radio communication to all nearby train crews to let them know about the child. Soon after this, northbound Train 737, operated by Loc…
Lifestyle
Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Seven New York eateries are among Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States. Yelp says the list is based on reviews and comments by readers. The highest-ranked New York pizzeria on the list is on Long Island: Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in Massapequa, which checks in at No. 6. The eatery, which has been in business since 1967, says on its website that it uses buffalo-milk mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples as well as our "fresh, home-made mozzarella. "All pizzas are drizzled with 100-percent Italian extr…
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It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic In Westchester County Celebrates 50 Years
A medical clinic in Northern Westchester that serves thousands of people across the Hudson Valley is celebrating its 50-year anniversary. Open Door Medical Clinic, located in Ossining at 165 Main St., first opened in the fall of 1972 and currently serves more than 63,000 people in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties, offering affordable services such as primary care, behavioral health, women’s health, dental care, and vision care, according to clinic officials. The clinic began in the basement of downtown Ossining's First Baptist Church, first serving ar…
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