Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Westchester: Police Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Westchester: Police
Drunk Driver Found Blocking Road With Damaged Jaguar In Westchester: Police A 61-year-old man was caught driving while intoxicated after officers found his heavily damaged vehicle blocking a roadway in Westchester late Wednesday night, Feb. 12, police said. Rye Brook resident Lawrence Marks was arrested following reports of an erratic driver near Midland Avenue and Sylvan Place in Rye at approximately 10:45 p.m., the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 13.  When officers arrived, they discovered a 2019 Jaguar FPC facing northbound on Midland Avenue, allegedly blocking the roadway with significant front-end damage. It is unclear how t…
Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In New Rochelle: Cops Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In New Rochelle: Cops
Over $7K, Guns, Narcotics Seized From Housing Authority Residential Site In New Rochelle: Cops A search warrant executed at an apartment in Westchester resulted in the seizure of narcotics, cash, and weapons, along with the apprehension of two residents, police announced. The search was carried out at a New Rochelle apartment at the New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority residential site at 50 Sickles Ave. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Thursday, Feb. 13.  The operation uncovered illegal drugs, firearms, and thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, Coyne said. During the search, detectives confiscated 124 glassine…
Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why
Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why Denny's will close 30 more restaurants than expected, as the diner chain accelerates its efforts to shutter underperforming locations. Denny's will shut down between 70 and 90 restaurants in 2025, the company said in a news release and earnings call on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The chain closed 88 restaurants in 2024, bringing the total to nearly 180 closings expected by the end of 2025. While Denny's hasn't revealed which restaurants are on the closing list, the already shuttered locations were open for an average of 30 years. "In any mature brand, when restaurants have been opened that lo…
Truck Overturns On I-287 In Westchester Truck Overturns On I-287 In Westchester
Truck Overturns On I-287 In Westchester A truck landed on its side on Interstate 287 in Westchester.  The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 just before 10 a.m., when a box truck overturned on Interstate 287 East near the Exit 12 ramp to Interstate 95 South, according to New York State Police.  Two people inside the truck were able to get themselves out with minor injuries. The scene has since been cleared and all lanes are open. Posted by Westchester Fire Wire on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Blaze Prompts Evacuation Of Home In Hudson Valley Blaze Prompts Evacuation Of Home In Hudson Valley
Blaze Prompts Evacuation Of Home In Hudson Valley Firefighters responded to an active chimney fire in Dutchess County on Wednesday evening, Feb. 12, prompting residents to evacuate. The fire, which happened at a home in the hamlet of Chelsea, was reported just before 7 p.m., with crews arriving to find heavy smoke inside the home and flames coming from the chimney. All residents had safely evacuated the house before firefighters arrived, according to the Chelsea Fire Company.  Chelsea Fire Company crews searched the inside of the home and requested help from the City of Beacon Fire Department, which sent a ladder truck to access …
Yacht Club Owner, NY Attorney Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report Yacht Club Owner, NY Attorney Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report
Yacht Club Owner, NY Attorney Arrested In Miami Night Club Assault: Report A New Jersey attorney and prominent yacht club owner is facing assault and battery charges in Miami for bloody assault involving a glass cup on New Year's Day, according to a news report by Local10 and court records. Miami-Dade court records confirm that Michael Lupolover, 43, was charged with assault and battery on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Citing a report from Miami Beach PD, Local10 says Lupolover approached another man at Queen Miami Beach around 1:10 a.m. and told him that he didn't belong there. He continuously approached the man and gave him the middle finger, eventually hitting …
You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List
Paramount, YouTube TV Dispute: CBS, 20+ Channels May Go Dark UPDATE: YouTube TV and Paramount Global have reached a temporary deal to keep airing Paramount's channels. You can click here to see the updated story. YouTube TV subscribers could lose CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels if the companies don’t reach a new agreement. Paramount and YouTube TV have warned customers that channels like CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Comedy Central may disappear if the two sides don't have a new deal in place on Thursday. Feb 13. Two CBS affiliates, WLKY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, and KCCI News in Des Moines, Iowa, told viewers …
This Renowned NY Icon Among Nation's Top 5 Hotels: New Rankings This Renowned NY Icon Among Nation's Top 5 Hotels: New Rankings
This Renowned NY Icon Among Nation's Top 5 Hotels: New Rankings U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Hotels Rankings, evaluating thousands of properties across the country to determine the premier destinations for travelers.  The latest list highlights top-tier accommodations that offer exceptional service, world-class amenities, and high guest satisfaction ratings. While luxury resorts in Hawaii and Colorado dominate the top of the rankings, the Northeast is represented with a standout hotel making its mark among the Top 5 in the country—The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. What Is NoMad? NoMad, short for "North of Madison Square…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $154M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $154M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $154M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Feb. 12 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $154 million with a $71.4 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 15. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 21-32-36-45-49 with a Powerball of 18 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mill…
Feds Suing NY State Officials Over 'Green Light' Immigration Law: 'We're Coming After You' Feds Suing NY State Officials Over 'Green Light' Immigration Law: 'We're Coming After You'
Feds Suing NY State Officials Over 'Green Light' Immigration Law: 'We're Coming After You' The US Justice Department is suing New York State officials–including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James–over alleged failures to enforce federal immigration law. A sweeping lawsuit accuses the Empire State of adhering to policies that protect undocumented immigrants at the expense of public safety, new US Attorney General Pam Bondi said. “This is a new DOJ, and we are taking steps to protect Americans,” Bondi said Wednesday, Feb. 12, standing alongside law enforcement officials and Tammy Nobles, an “angel mom" whose daughter was killed by an MS-13 gang member from El Salv…
Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester
Scammers Posing As Police, Threatening Deportation Unless Cash Is Given In Westchester A police department in Westchester is alerting residents about a scam involving a caller impersonating law enforcement and threatening arrest or deportation unless they receive a payment. The City of Rye Police Department issued a warning to residents regarding the scam on Wednesday, Feb. 12, saying that the callers will try intimidating victims into paying up.  According to the department, the scammer claims to be serving legal notice and demands immediate payment, often threatening arrest, fines, or deportation if the victim does not comply.  "The goal is to scare you into…
NY Natives Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List NY Natives Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List
NY Natives Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List Three Northeast natives are among the music icons hoping to be in the next class for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Cleveland museum announced its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Among the contenders are Long Island native Mariah Carey, Philadelphia's own Chubby Checker, and New York City-born Cyndi Lauper. Several British acts are among the nominees, including rock group Bad Company, Southern blues-style band The Black Crowes, punk rock legend Billy Idol, raspy blues singer Joe Cocker, post-punk group Joy Division/New Order, and recently reunited Britpop band Oasis. A…