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Underground Transformer Issue Causes Power Outages, Road Closure In Westchester Village Underground Transformer Issue Causes Power Outages, Road Closure In Westchester Village
Underground Transformer Issue Causes Power Outages, Road Closure In Westchester Village The failure of an underground transformer in the downtown section of a Westchester County village caused widespread power outages in the area, officials said. The incident happened on Monday night, July 15, affecting an underground transformer near the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Main Street in Port Chester, village officials announced around 9 p.m. It caused significant power failures on Westchester, Abendroth, North Main, and South Main streets, reaching beyond Mill Street.  Luckily, Con Edison was able to restore some of the outages by remotely altering their electrical …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Fires Ignite In Parking Garage At Shopping Center In Westchester Car Fires Ignite In Parking Garage At Shopping Center In Westchester
Car Fires Ignite In Parking Garage At Shopping Center In Westchester Crews raced to the parking garage at a busy Westchester shopping center after several cars went up in flames inside the building, officials said. New, updated report - Funds Pour In For Port Chester Vehicle Fire Victims The incident happened on Monday morning, April 15, when multiple cars caught on fire inside the parking structure at the Waterfront Place shopping center in Port Chester, according to village officials.  The Port Chester Fire Department successfully extinguished all of the blazes. However, an investigation is now being conducted at the parking garage and surroundi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Westchester: Police Investigating Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Westchester: Police Investigating
Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Westchester: Police Investigating Authorities in Westchester are investigating several car fires that have since been deemed suspicious.  The fires happened in Port Chester on Saturday, July 8 around 3:45 a.m., when firefighters responded to the corner of Washington Street and Westchester Avenue to fight the first of the blazes.  According to the Port Chester Fire Department, a few minutes after arriving at this location to battle the flames, another car fire began on New Broad Street.  A total of four vehicles were involved in the fires, which are now under investigation by the Port Chester Police Departmen…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation In Westchester New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation In Westchester
New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation In Westchester A multi-building blaze in Westchester that took the majority of a day to extinguish and had firefighters operating throughout the night is now under investigation by authorities.  The fire, which started late Monday morning, April 17, in Port Chester at 16 to 18 South Main Street (US Route 1) and lasted throughout the day left numerous buildings damaged, according to Port Chester village officials.  Earlier Report - New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Port Chester On Route 1, Affects Train Service Now that the fire has been knocked down, Port Chester police have deemed the fire to be …

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by Ben Crnic
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'The Blacklist' Filming In Westchester: Will Cause Road Closures, Limited Access To Area 'The Blacklist' Filming In Westchester: Will Cause Road Closures, Limited Access To Area
'The Blacklist' Filming In Westchester: Will Cause Road Closures, Limited Access To Area A busy road in Westchester County will have limited access as crews film scenes for an upcoming episode of the popular television show "The Blacklist."  Filming for the hit NBC show will take place on Monday, Jan. 30 in Port Chester on Irving Avenue, according to village officials.  The filming, which started early in the morning, will center on the immediate area around the Port Chester Library and is expected to last until around 4 p.m.  Crews will be staged on both Irving Avenue and Westchester Avenue throughout the day, which is expected to cause road closures and delayed access to th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Area Of Village In Westchester Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Area Of Village In Westchester
Water Main Break Causes 'Frozen Street Conditions' In Downtown Area Of Village In Westchester A water main break in the downtown area of a Westchester County village is causing officials to warn commuters of icy streets.  The break happened on Wednesday morning, Dec. 28 in Port Chester along New Broad Street behind Neri’s Bakery, according to village officials.  Despite efforts to divert water from the break, some of the runoff reached Westchester Avenue and flowed through the streets in the area. This prompted officials to warn drivers of potential icy conditions.  "Please exercise caution when driving downtown this morning as running water and low temperatures…

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by Ben Crnic
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Two Lanes Of Busy Westchester Road To Close For 6 Days Two Lanes Of Busy Westchester Road To Close For 6 Days
Two Lanes Of Busy Westchester Road To Close For 6 Days Motorists are being warned that two lanes of a busy road in Westchester County will soon close.  Beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 1, two lanes of Westchester Avenue westbound in Port Chester between U.S. Route 1 (North Main Street) and Abendroth Avenue will close between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 6, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closure is to allow for the movement of equipment, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Know Him? Arson Suspect At Large After Lighting Garbage Bins On Fire In Westchester Know Him? Arson Suspect At Large After Lighting Garbage Bins On Fire In Westchester
Know Him? Arson Suspect At Large After Lighting Garbage Bins On Fire In Westchester An alert has been issued by police investigators in Westchester as they seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who is wanted for arson. The Port Chester Police Department released a photo of the suspect, who was caught on camera before intentionally lighting a pair of the village’s plastic garbage bins on fire. Police said the alleged incident happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 8 on East Broadway in Port Chester. According to investigators, the suspect was seen crossing the street on lower Westchester Avenue before walking west and making a left ont…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing 4-Year-Old Located By Mayor In Westchester Missing 4-Year-Old Located By Mayor In Westchester
Missing 4-Year-Old Located By Mayor In Westchester A quick-thinking mayor in Westchester came to the rescue of a child who was reported missing by his family, police announced. In Port Chester, the police department received a call from a panicked family at approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, who reported that their 4-year-old son had gone missing. A search was launched, with the Port Chester Police Department canvassing the area around the child’s home to locate the missing kid. While the search was ongoing, police said that Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino was on Westchester Avenue in the village when he spotted a little boy running a…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Westchester COVID-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Westchester
Covid-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Westchester Get your popcorn ready, Westchester, a popular local movie theater is set to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. AMC announced that it will be reopening its Port Chester location on Westchester Avenue - with COVID-19 safety provisions in place - beginning on Friday, Feb. 5. It is the 13th AMC theater to reopen in New York since the pandemic broke out and forced them all to close. When the theater reopens, it will do so at 25 percent maximum capacity, as per state COVID-19 mandates. All AMC theaters are following new COVID-19 protocols, including blocking out seats in the theater to create…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Bar In Westchester Forced To Close Due To Multiple Violations COVID-19: Bar In Westchester Forced To Close Due To Multiple Violations
Covid-19: Bar In Westchester Forced To Close Due To Multiple Violations A bar in Westchester was forced to close due to multiple violations, some of which were related to COVID-19 guidelines. After conducting a series of checks on establishments, Port Chester Police Department officers observed numerous violations of the state executive orders, as well as village ordinance violations, health department violations and code violations at El Nuevo Jomas, located at 112 Westchester Ave. in Port Chester. "These violations led to an emergency hearing of the State Liquor Authority, whereas their liquor license was suspended," Port Chester Police announced.  …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester Multiple agencies responded to a two-alarm blaze in Westchester when a kitchen fire broke out in a third-floor apartment. A Westchester Avenue apartment building in Port Chester was temporarily evacuated shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, when the fire was reported on the third floor, prompting a heavy response from local fire departments. The fire was knocked down in less than an hour and is currently under investigation. No injuries were initially reported, and officials said the fire was knocked down without incident. The building was then ventilated due to smoke, though residents…

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by Zak Failla