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These Two Westchester Locales Tied For First Among Safest Towns In US, New Survey Says These Two Westchester Locales Tied For First Among Safest Towns In US, New Survey Says
These Two Westchester Locales Tied For First Among Safest Towns In US, New Survey Says Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, a pair of Westchester muncipalities ranked as the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow tied as the number one safest towns in the country after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a report released by the safety and home security site SafeWise. Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan also tied for the safest small town. To rank the safest small towns in the US, SafeWise analyzed the latest available viole…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence
New Survey Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Fear They'll Be Victims Of Gun Violence Just days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a “disaster emergency," due to the rise in gun violence, a new survey shows New Yorkers are just as worried. The survey, conducted by SafeWise, polled over 5,000 Americans in their annual State of Safety survey which focuses on crime, their feelings about crime, and their overall feeling of safety and security. Survey results showed that New Yorkers were the most worried residents in the U.S. when it comes to violence and becoming a victim of balance. The survey also found that 73 percent of residents worried about gun violence on a daily bas…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Report: Three Hudson Valley Locales Among Top 10 Safest Communities In Nation Report: Three Hudson Valley Locales Among Top 10 Safest Communities In Nation
Report: Three Hudson Valley Locales Among Top 10 Safest Communities In Nation Four New York communities, with two in Westchester County, made a list of the country's 10 safest small towns, compiled using rates of violent and property crime, compiled by Safewise.  The town of Lewisboro in Northern Westchester, which has a population of 12,823, had no reported instances of violent or property crime in 2019, and placed first nationwide. In all 10 communities on average, .13 people per 1000 people are victims of violent crime, compared to the national average of 3.7 people per 1000.  Also in Westchester County, the village of Sleepy Hollow in Mount Pleasa…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
Three Westchester Locales Rank Among 100 Safest Places In Nation Three Westchester Locales Rank Among 100 Safest Places In Nation
Three Westchester Locales Rank Among 100 Safest Places In Nation Three municipalities in Westchester County have been ranked in Safewise’s “100 Safest Places in America” for 2019. The 100 cities, which were selected based on violent and property crime rates, represent 18 states. However, the states with the most cities listed include New Jersey (30 cities), Connecticut (14 cities), Pennsylvania (10 cities), New York (8 cities) and Illinois (8 cities). Here are the three Westchester cities that made the cut: No. 4: Harrison  With a population of 28,480 and a median income of $117,453, Harrison Town takes the number four spot on the safest cities li…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation According to this newly released crime data analysis by Safewise, nine communities in Westchester County, two in Putnam County and three in Orange County are the safest in New York state and among the "Top 100" safest places to live in the entire United States. Safewise analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which not only lists the 100 safest cities in America but also provides insight into crime trends across the nation. The town of Lewisboro was ranked the "Safest City in America" for a third consecutive year.  "Their collabora…

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by Jon Craig