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Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Westchester Hit-Run Crash Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Westchester Hit-Run Crash
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Westchester Hit-Run Crash A Westchester man has been arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash that left one person dead and another with serious injuries. Carlos Riera-Ortiz, age 41, has been arrested by White Plains Police in connection with the crash that took place on Thursday, Feb. 17. According to police, Riera-Ortiz, of White Plains, faces two felony counts of leaving the scene of an accident including death.  During the crash, officers reported that Ricardo Oxa-Cutipa, age 44, and a 37-year-old man were walking west on East Post Road when they were hit. Oxa-Cutipa died from his injuries. The o…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police: Westchester Mother Who Tried Drowning Infant In Bathtub Charged With Attempted Murder Police: Westchester Mother Who Tried Drowning Infant In Bathtub Charged With Attempted Murder
Police: Westchester Mother Who Tried Drowning Infant In Bathtub Charged With Attempted Murder A Westchester County mother who attempted to drown her infant son in a bathtub has been charged with attempted murder. The criminal charge filed Wednesday, Dec. 11 was the result of that investigation and consultation with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. La-Quanaya Ward, 29, who resides at the Coachman Family Center on East Post Road in White Plains, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Nov. 11, after she was released from a Westchester hospital, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Ward had been admitted to the hospital on Wednesday, De…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains
Pair Of New Restaurants Making Splash In White Plains Food fanatics, rejoice: Two new establishments have been added to the restaurant scene in White Plains, and they're off to strong starts. First, Z Prime Italian Steakhouse, located at 189 E. Post Road, offers a wide variety of traditional steakhouse and authentic Italian cuisine. The menu features fresh fare like clams, mussels, and shrimp as well as land options like filet mignon, Colorado lamb, and veal chops. The restaurant’s Facebook reviews provide some insight regarding its impression with customers: “The service and food were equally superb. Very hospitable hosts. Staff and owners w…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
What Now After Westchester Pavilion Mall Project Stalls? What Now After Westchester Pavilion Mall Project Stalls?
What Now After Westchester Pavilion Mall Project Stalls? Nearly two years after a $275 million development project at the old Westchester Pavillion mall in White Plains was approved, the city continues to wait for progress from developers. A development to replace the mall, featuring two, 24-story residential towers was expected to bring up to 1,400 new residents to White Plains once completed. Instead, development has stalled as they await a new plan for the site from developers. The plan called for the mixed-use development to include 707 rental apartments, 16,500-square-feet of restaurant space, 77,340-square-feet of retail space and 93,840-sq…

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by Zak Failla
Business
A New Kind Of Pizza Is Coming To Westchester A New Kind Of Pizza Is Coming To Westchester
A New Kind Of Pizza Is Coming To Westchester A short-lived -- but popular -- White Plains eatery is about to get another chance at serving Westchesterites. Pax Romana opened in February 2016 only to close in February 2017 due to issues with its landlord. Now, the partners behind this Italian restaurant are getting ready for their second act -- five doors down from their original location. "We had built a great following, especially in White Plains, and wanted our new location to be in the same area," explained Paul Russo, one of the three owners.  And while the opening is still up in the air -- they're in the midst of const…

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by Jeanne Muchnick