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Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Westchester Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Westchester
Wakeboarder Rescued From Long Island Sound After Being Swept Away By Current In Westchester A wakeboarder in distress on Long Island Sound sparked a multi-agency rescue effort in Westchester, authorities said.  The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 20 around 2:30 p.m., when a wakeboarder went missing while recreating in the Sound, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to the caller who reported the incident, he had been wakeboarding with a friend when they became separated, and he last saw the victim being pulled by the current toward Larchmont Harbor.  Rye Police immediately dispatched patrol units to several shore locations to search for the ind…

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Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Westchester Stores Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Westchester Stores
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Westchester Stores A 23-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at two businesses in Westchester, authorities said.  The incidents occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, when All Paws Gourmet Pet Store and Sammy + Nat, both located on Purchase Street in Rye, reported fraudulent transactions involving the use of multiple $20 counterfeit bills, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  Following an investigation, Rye Detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Elijah Gay of Brooklyn.  On Wednesday, Gay was taken into custody with the h…

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Drill Planned At Westchester Elementary School: What Parents Need To Know Drill Planned At Westchester Elementary School: What Parents Need To Know
Drill Planned At Westchester Elementary School: What Parents Need To Know A Westchester elementary school will host a reunification drill to prepare for emergencies, prompting temporary road closures and special procedures for parents and guardians. The Milton School in Rye will conduct the drill on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 12 p.m., according to the City of Rye Police Department. The exercise is designed to simulate how students, staff, and first responders would account for and reunite children with their families or caregivers following a crisis or emergency. The entire drill is expected to take at least two hours to complete. The Rye Police Department will close…

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Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Westchester Home Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Westchester Home
Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Westchester Home A 21-year-old Long Island man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with a stolen vehicle and pills following his attempt to break into a Westchester County residence, police said. Nassau County resident Allen Jose Corona of Malverne was arrested on Monday, Nov. 4 following an incident that occurred in Rye, according to an announcement made by the City of Rye Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 6.  At around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, a resident of Louden Woods told police that a man had tried entering her home. A search of the area and a look at security footage produced an imag…

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by Ben Crnic
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Residential Burglary In Westchester Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Residential Burglary In Westchester Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property
Residential Burglary In Westchester Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Following a residential burglary on a quiet Westchester street, police are warning residents to be wary of suspects believed to be targeting unoccupied homes. The burglary was detailed in an announcement on Monday, Oct. 28 by the City of Rye Police Department, which revealed it happened at a home on Colby Avenue sometime over the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 26.  Although police did not release more details about the burglary, they advised residents in the area to lock their homes and secure their property in the event that the suspects strike again. "The perpetrators may be targeting un…

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by Ben Crnic
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Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Westchester Residence Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Westchester Residence
Attempted Car Break-In Caught On Video At Westchester Residence Authorities are urging residents to take precautions following an attempted vehicle break-in in a Westchester driveway.   The incident was captured on surveillance video released on Tuesday, Aug. 20 by the City of Rye Police Department on their Instagram page.  In the video, two masked suspects can be seen peering into a homeowner's vehicle at a residence on Forest Avenue in Rye. After looking inside, the suspects fled to a getaway car on the road.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department…

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by Ben Crnic
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Truck Stopped, Found To Be Over 18K Pounds Overweight In Westchester, Police Say Truck Stopped, Found To Be Over 18K Pounds Overweight In Westchester, Police Say
Truck Stopped, Found To Be Over 18K Pounds Overweight In Westchester, Police Say A company was issued summonses after one of their cement trucks was found to be tens of thousands of pounds overweight during a Westchester traffic stop, police said.  The traffic stop happened on Tuesday, Aug. 13 around 9 a.m., when a cement truck was pulled over by the City of Rye Police Department for an equipment violation, the department said. After police stopped the truck, they found it to be loaded with 10 yards of concrete without an overweight permit. They also determined that it was allegedly 18,500 pounds overweight, according to the department.  The company that owne…

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Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of YMCA Locations In Westchester Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of YMCA Locations In Westchester
Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of YMCA Locations In Westchester Two YMCA locations in Westchester were evacuated following a threatening phone call, police said. New, updated report - New Update: 15-Year-Old Nabbed After Threatening To 'Shoot Everyone' At Rye YMCA The incident began on Wednesday, Aug. 7 around 4:30 p.m., when the Rye YMCA received a call from an anonymous source, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.  After the call was received, both YMCA locations were cleared.  After determining that the call came from a Rye residence, police were able to identify the person responsible for it. The threat h…

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by Ben Crnic
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Maserati Stolen From Westchester Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree Maserati Stolen From Westchester Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree
Maserati Stolen From Westchester Neighborhood Used In Multi-State Burglary Spree Authorities are urging residents to lock their cars after a Maserati was stolen from a New York neighborhood and used in a commercial burglary spree that took place in Connecticut and Massachusetts.  The theft happened in Westchester County during the early morning hours on Thursday, July 4, when a Maserati was stolen from the Greenhaven area of Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, July 8.  A Rye officer saw the theft while it was happening and tried to stop the suspects, leading to a police chase that ended soon after the stolen car crossed the Connect…

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by Ben Crnic
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Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Westchester Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Westchester
Vehicle Stolen From Driveway On Residential Street In Westchester Police are urging residents to lock their cars after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway on a quiet Westchester street. The theft happened on Friday, June 21 around 3 a.m., when a car was stolen from a driveway in the area of Dearborn Avenue in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  The car had been left unlocked with the keys inside, police said. The incident prompted the department to remind residents to lock their vehicles, take the keys inside, and remove valuables. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Park In Westchester: Police Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Park In Westchester: Police
Man Exposes Himself In Women's Restroom At Park In Westchester: Police A 51-year-old Hudson Valley man faces charges after exposing himself inside a women's restroom at a Westchester County park, police announced. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Sunday, June 2 around 8 p.m., when a woman entered the restroom at Rye Town Park and found a man inside committing a lewd act with his pants down, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  After speaking with witnesses, the department arrested Rockland County resident Kim Governali of Nanuet, age 51, and charged him with public lewdness.  He was later released on his own recognizance and will a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Westchester: Here's Where Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Westchester: Here's Where
Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Westchester: Here's Where Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a suspect was able to get into an unlocked vehicle in a Westchester neighborhood.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 28 around 2:30 a.m., when a man entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the Milton Point area of Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department. Surveillance footage of the incident was later released on the department's Instagram page.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department (@ryepolice_ny) In their post on the pla…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Westchester Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Westchester
Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Westchester Authorities in Westchester are warning residents to lock their cars after two suspects were able to get into a parked vehicle and steal personal items. The theft happened at a residence in Rye on Sunday, May 5 around 2 a.m., when two unknown people entered an unlocked BMW and stole personal belongings, according to the City of Rye Police.  A video of the theft captured by a surveillance camera was later posted by the department on social media, where police urged residents to take precautions to avoid being victimized. View this post on Instagram …

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by Ben Crnic
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Police Warn Of Unlicensed 'Contractors' Soliciting Business In Westchester Police Warn Of Unlicensed 'Contractors' Soliciting Business In Westchester
Police Warn Of Unlicensed 'Contractors' Soliciting Business In Westchester A police department in Westchester is warning residents to be wary of unlicensed contractors going door-to-door in an attempt to solicit large upfront payments.  In an announcement on Thursday, April 11, the City of Rye Police Department issued a warning to residents concerning the unlicensed "contractors" that have been seen in the city.  According to police, the contractors will knock on residents' doors and claim they happened to be in the neighborhood. They will then offer to perform work such as sealing driveways, building new steps, or other similar jobs.  The fraudste…

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by Ben Crnic
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Dozens Of Violations Found During Truck Inspection Detail In Westchester, Police Say Dozens Of Violations Found During Truck Inspection Detail In Westchester, Police Say
Dozens Of Violations Found During Truck Inspection Detail In Westchester, Police Say Dozens of violations were discovered during a truck safety inspection detail held in Westchester, police announced.  The inspection detail, held on Saturday, March 16, was held by the City of Rye Police Department to increase safety on roadways and make sure commercial vehicles were following rules and regulations.  During the detail, officers found a total of 24 violations, including: Five out-of-service violations; Three violations involving service breaks; One load securement violation; One log book violation. Officers also found that one vehicle was 9,550 pounds, or 42 perce…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Westchester: Police Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Westchester: Police
Duo Wearing Ski Masks Seen Trying To Enter Cars In Westchester: Police Authorities are warning residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity after two suspects were seen trying to enter cars in Westchester.  The warning followed an incident on Sunday, March 3 at around 9:45 a.m., when the City of Rye Police Department received several calls from residents reporting a black Jeep occupied with two suspects wearing ski masks who were trying to open car doors. Although officers searched for the suspects, they fled the area after being spotted by residents, the department said.  Luckily, almost all of the vehicles the duo tried to enter had been…

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Truck Rolls Over At Busy Westchester Intersection During Winter Storm Truck Rolls Over At Busy Westchester Intersection During Winter Storm
Truck Rolls Over At Busy Westchester Intersection During Winter Storm Following a truck rollover at a busy Westchester intersection amid a major winter storm, police are warning residents to avoid all travel if possible.  The crash happened on Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, when a truck rolled over at the intersection of South Ridge Street and High Street in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  Although the crash appeared grisly, the driver was not injured, authorities said. The department used the incident as an example to warn residents to stay home during a major winter storm that is expected to last through Tuesday evening. "Please…

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by Ben Crnic
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Scammers Looking For 'Lost Phone' Trying To Enter Westchester Homes, Police Warn Scammers Looking For 'Lost Phone' Trying To Enter Westchester Homes, Police Warn
Scammers Looking For 'Lost Phone' Trying To Enter Westchester Homes, Police Warn Police in Westchester are warning residents to be wary of two scam artists who have been attempting to enter residences by claiming that their lost phone is inside.  The scheme was announced on Friday, Jan. 12 by the City of Rye Police Department, which said that there have been multiple reports of a man and woman approaching homes claiming that their lost phone is inside.  As part of the scam, the duo will show residents another device with the "Find my iPhone" app that shows the phone pinging from inside the home. The duo will then attempt to either get inside the home or convi…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Flooding In Homes, Train Station In Northern Westchester Expected During Upcoming Storm Flooding In Homes, Train Station In Northern Westchester Expected During Upcoming Storm
Flooding In Homes, Train Station In Northern Westchester Expected During Upcoming Storm Ahead of a powerful weather system expected to bring downpours and heavy wind gusts to Westchester only days after a Nor'easter pummeled the region with snow, authorities are warning residents to prepare for possible flooding.  The new storm is expected to arrive in Westchester late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, and continue through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of 40 miles per hour or higher, according to weather officials.  Related Report - 'Multi-Hazard Event': Here's Timing, Track For Powerful New Storm Taking Aim At Northeast&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
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Door-To-Door Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Fake 'Contractors' In Westchester Door-To-Door Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Fake 'Contractors' In Westchester
Door-To-Door Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Fake 'Contractors' In Westchester Authorities are warning of scammers claiming to be contractors who have been going door-to-door in Westchester neighborhoods in an attempt to solicit payments from residents.  These purported "contractors" have been reported in several Rye neighborhoods, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 6.  According to the department, the scammers will knock on residents' doors, tell them they just happened to be in the neighborhood, and then claim that they need services such as driveway sealing, new steps, or other work.  The "contractors" will then ask for a la…

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by Ben Crnic
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Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted Off Westchester Coast: Police Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted Off Westchester Coast: Police
Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted Off Westchester Coast: Police A report of a possible overturned kayak prompted authorities to conduct an extensive search of the Westchester shoreline in order to find the distressed vessel.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 24 around 6:45 p.m., when the City of Rye Police Department received a report of a vessel in distress on Long Island Sound in the area of Transport Rock.  According to the department, witnesses told authorities that they had seen a kayak with red and green lights off the coast of the Edith Read Sanctuary. However, they soon lost sight of the kayak and became worried that it had overturned.  …

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by Ben Crnic
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Burglars Targeting Unoccupied Homes At Westchester Condominium Complex: Police Burglars Targeting Unoccupied Homes At Westchester Condominium Complex: Police
Burglars Targeting Unoccupied Homes At Westchester Condominium Complex: Police Authorities are warning residents to take precautions following a string of residential burglaries at a Westchester condominium complex.  The alert came in response to numerous burglary incidents that happened at the St. Regis Residences condominium complex in Rye at 120 Old Post Rd., the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  In order to avoid being victimized by burglars, which are targeting unoccupied residences in the area, police said residents should secure their homes and property.  Residents are also advised to activate their alarms bef…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Westchester: Police Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Westchester: Police
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Westchester: Police A man and a woman face charges after their fight at a Westchester gas station eventually led to their arrest for stealing a car in another state, police said.  The two arrests stemmed from an incident on Friday, Sept. 1 around 9:30 a.m., when police received a complaint from a witness who saw the duo fighting at a Shell gas station in Mamaroneck at 974 Mamaroneck Ave. According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, the witness had told the duo he was going to report them to authorities, which led to them fleeing from the gas station.  Mamaroneck officers then responded …

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Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Trio Of Separate Incidents In Westchester: DA Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Trio Of Separate Incidents In Westchester: DA
Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Trio Of Separate Incidents In Westchester: DA Two men face a long list of charges after sexually assaulting teenage girls in a total of three separate incidents throughout Westchester, officials said.  Both Port Chester resident Richard Olmino, age 21, and 32-year-old Jose Mejia Lopez face sexual abuse charges after allegedly assaulting teenage girls in three separate incidents that happened in North White Plains, Port Chester, and Rye, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Aug. 14.  Earlier Report: New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police…

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Don't Be Alarmed: Blank Ammunition To Be Used During Drills At School In Westchester Don't Be Alarmed: Blank Ammunition To Be Used During Drills At School In Westchester
Don't Be Alarmed: Blank Ammunition To Be Used During Drills At School In Westchester A police department in Westchester is planning on conducting live tactical drills involving the use of blank ammunition at a high school over several days, which may result in the sound of gunshots coming from the building. The drills, which will be conducted by the City of Rye Police Department, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Rye High School/Middle School building at 3 Parsons St., the department announced. The drills will all be held between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on all three days.  As a result of the drills, a large police presence will…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Westchester, Police Say New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Westchester, Police Say
New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Westchester, Police Say A 21-year-old man who was already out on bail on sex crime charges from a Long Island incident has been charged with assaulting a teenage girl in a Westchester public park, police said.  Port Chester resident Richard A. Olmino, age 21, has been arrested in connection with an assault that happened on Friday, June 23 around midnight at Rye Town Park on Forest Avenue between Dearborn Avenue and Oakland Beach Avenue, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Sunday, June 25.  Earlier Report - 16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted At Park In Rye: Suspect At Large On the …

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16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted At Park In Westchester: Suspect At Large 16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted At Park In Westchester: Suspect At Large
16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted At Park In Westchester: Suspect At Large New, updated report: New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man who tackled and assaulted a 16-year-old girl at a public park in Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday, June 23 around midnight at Rye Town Park on Forest Avenue between Dearborn Avenue and Oakland Beach Avenue, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  The victim, a 16-year-old girl, told officers that she had been conversing with the suspect before he tackled and assaulted her.  The suspec…

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Young Woman Assaulted Near HS Football Field In Westchester: Suspect At Large Young Woman Assaulted Near HS Football Field In Westchester: Suspect At Large
Young Woman Assaulted Near HS Football Field In Westchester: Suspect At Large Authorities are currently looking for a suspect who followed and assaulted an 18-year-old woman near a high school football field in Westchester.  The incident happened on Saturday, June 3 around 1:40 a.m. near the Rye High School football field on Boston Post Road (Route 1), according to the City of Rye Police Department.  According to police, the victim, an 18-year-old woman, was followed by an unknown man and assaulted. The victim reported no major injuries from the assault and said that no weapon was shown or used in the incident.  The suspect is described as a white man…

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Man Armed With Box Cutter Rescued From Train Tracks By Police In Westchester Man Armed With Box Cutter Rescued From Train Tracks By Police In Westchester
Man Armed With Box Cutter Rescued From Train Tracks By Police In Westchester A distressed man armed with both a box cutter and a screwdriver was saved from train tracks in Westchester County by several police officers.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 3 around 3 p.m. in Rye, when police learned that a potentially suicidal man was standing on the train tracks by the Rye train station.  After arriving at the station, police then discovered that the man was armed with the screwdriver and box cutter, and had cut his wrist and neck with the box cutter, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  When the man did not listen to requests from offi…

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Traffic
Construction To Back Up Traffic For Weeks In Business District In Westchester Construction To Back Up Traffic For Weeks In Business District In Westchester
Construction To Back Up Traffic For Weeks In Business District In Westchester A construction project is expected to cause delays for over two months in a busy business district in Westchester County.  Beginning on Monday, Jan. 3, a gas main replacement project will begin in the Rye Central Business District, which will include Purchase Street between Purdy and Locust Avenues, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  During the replacement process, which is expected to take between 10 and 12 weeks, on-street parking will not be available and the street will only remain open one way. The road may also close periodically.  The work will take…

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Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople In Westchester, Police Warn Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople In Westchester, Police Warn
Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople In Westchester, Police Warn Police issued an alert to Westchester County residents about a common scam where individuals pose as door-to-door salespeople. The City of Rye Police Department made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 16. "With so many residents doing home improvements we have a lot of contractors in our area," police said. "With the optic of our neighborhoods filled with contractors we want to make sure you don’t let your guard down and become the victim of a scam." Police said scammers often claim to be salespeople for a construction company or contractors with extra supplies and say they can offer a good…

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