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Woman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase: Police Woman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase: Police
Woman Shot, Killed In Yorktown, Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound After Chase: Police A woman was found shot and killed outside a residence in the region and her suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase, according to authorities. The chain of events in Northern Westchester began just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 in Yorktown. Multiple 911 calls were received reporting shots fired in the hamlet of Jefferson Valley in the area of the Coach N Four Apartments on East Main Street, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Responding officers located Geraldine Krecmer, age 63, lying on the walkway in front of one of the units with a gun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
New Northern Westchester Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options New Northern Westchester Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options
New Northern Westchester Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options A brand-new eatery in Northern Westchester is quickly making a splash. The new coffee spot boasts its own roastery, live music, and "a unique experience that goes beyond your typical cafe." Common Grounds Cafe Lounge, located in Jefferson Valley at 3677 Hill Boulevard, may have only opened its doors at the end of March 2023 but has already made a name for itself by providing guests with a cozy and unique atmosphere alongside its handcrafted beverages. The eatery, which features large windows and plenty of greenery, mixes an industrial style with modern touches, from handpainted murals to …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Victim Chases Suspect From Northern Westchester Until Cops Arrive, Police Say Hit-Run Victim Chases Suspect From Northern Westchester Until Cops Arrive, Police Say
Hit-Run Victim Chases Suspect From Northern Westchester Until Cops Arrive, Police Say A Northern Westchester man who tried driving away after rear-ending a car was instead arrested after the victim refused to let him escape and gave chase, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Sunday, April 2 around 4:30 p.m., when two vehicles were involved in a rear-end accident in Carmel at the intersection of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road and one of the vehicles tried to leave the scene, according to Carmel Police.  The second vehicle then began to chase the escaping car for around two miles until Carmel Police officers were able to catch up to them on Colonia…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Northern Westchester Supermarket Worker, Age 57, Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches' Northern Westchester Supermarket Worker, Age 57, Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches'
Northern Westchester Supermarket Worker, Age 57, Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches' A Hudson Valley resident and employee of a supermarket in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his ability to make "the best sandwiches" and his love of making people laugh. Putnam County resident Michael Nardone, of Mahopac, died on Wednesday, June 15, at the age of 57, according to his obituary. He was an employee at Westchester County supermarket DeCicco's, located in Jefferson Valley. According to his obituary, at DiCicco's, Nardone was known as "Big Mike who could always be counted on to create the best sandwiches in town." He had a love of gardening, spending time with …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester
Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester Though countless businesses have endured tough times during the COVID-19 outbreak, DeCicco & Sons has found itself busy preparing to open its latest Westchester location. DeCicco & Sons will open its much-anticipated Eastchester location - its ninth in Westchester - on Friday, Oct. 9. The 30,000-square-foot grocery store will replace the Acme Supermarket at 777 White Plains Road which closed last fall. In a statement, John DeCicco Jr., the CEO of DeCicco & Sons, said that, “we believe that our focus on quality and exceptional service will resonate strongly with the Eastchester…

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by Zak Failla
Business
DeCicco & Sons Will Open New Store In Westchester DeCicco & Sons Will Open New Store In Westchester
DeCicco & Sons Will Open New Store In Westchester DeCicco & Sons will expand its footprint in with a new supermarket planned to open next summer in Westchester. The company announced that it will be opening its ninth location in Eastchester as soon as summer 2020. The newest store will be located at 777 White Plains Road, replacing the Acme Supermarket that recently announced it will be closing in the fall. In a statement, John DeCicco Jr., the CEO of DeCicco & Sons, said that, “we believe that our focus on quality and exceptional service will resonate strongly with the Eastchester community. We look forward to meeting our neighbor…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area. Connecticut Fairfield County Bethel, 10 inches Danbury, 10 inches Darien, 9 inches Easton, 8 inches Fairfield, 6 inches Greenwich, 8 inches New Canaan, 10.5 inches Newtown, 11 inches Norwalk, 8 inches Ridgefield, 10 inches Shelton, 11 inches Stamford, 7 inches Stratford, 8.5 inches New York  Westchester County Armonk, 11 inches Croton Falls, 7 inches Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches Katonah, 10 inches Mount Kisco, 8 inches North Salem, 10 inches Pound Ridge, 10 inches White Plains, 6 inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms Here's a rundown of rainfall totals from Tuesday's storms that caused flooding in parts of the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Connecticut Fairfield County Trumbull 7.32 inches, 9:42 p.m.  Shelton 5.28 inches, 7:52 p.m. Wilton 5.25 inches, 6:30 p.m. Westport 4.04 inches, 7:57 p.m. Norwalk 3.57 inches, 8 p.m. New Canaan 3.49 inches, 5 p.m. Danbury 2.71 inches, 8 p.m. Fairfield 2.66 inches, 7:54 p.m. Stratford 2.38 inches, 8:05 p.m. Brookfield 2.37 inches 10 p.m. New Fairfield 2.27 inches, 7:15 p.m. Bethel 2 inches, 3 p.m. Bridgeport Airport 1.97 inches, 8 p.m. Darien 1.54 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Pushes Shopping Cart Into Woman's Leg During Northern Westchester Dispute, Police Say Man Pushes Shopping Cart Into Woman's Leg During Northern Westchester Dispute, Police Say
Man Pushes Shopping Cart Into Woman's Leg During Northern Westchester Dispute, Police Say Police have charged a man who allegedly shouted profanities at a woman at a local supermarket and struck her with a shopping cart. Investigators from the Yorktown Police Department received a walk-in report from a woman on July 6 who stated that a dispute at DeCicco Family Market in Jefferson Valley turned physical, prompting an investigation. Police said that the investigation found that Shrub Oak resident Joseph Mazzei, 69, allegedly yelled profanities at the woman before allegedly pushing a shopping cart into her leg. A criminal summons was subsequently issued from the Yorktown Justice C…

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by Zak Failla
Business
DeCicco's Family Market Closing Soon In Northern Westchester DeCicco's Family Market Closing Soon In Northern Westchester
DeCicco's Family Market Closing Soon In Northern Westchester DeCiccio's Family Market is the latest business to announce its imminent closure in the Orchard Square Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 121 north in the Town of Lewisboro hamlet of Cross River. So while the town was recently named the safest community in America for a third consecutive year, as reported here by Daily Voice, it will be losing the family owned grocery store on Saturday, Sept. 1 -- Labor Day weekend. A popular paint and hardware store also recently closed at Orchard Plaza. Other DeCicco’s Family Markets are located in nearby Katonah, Scarsdale and Jef…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Lifelong Westchester Residents Welcome Apartments At Reader's Digest Lifelong Westchester Residents Welcome Apartments At Reader's Digest
Lifelong Westchester Residents Welcome Apartments At Reader's Digest Ginny Enright, 85, has lived in Chappaqua for the past 54 years.  Now, Enright is one of the first residents of Chappaqua Crossing Apartments. Her friend of over 50 years just moved in, too. "I was ready to sell my house and not have the responsibilities and it seemed ideal to be able to come here, where I would be in the same town and be able to use the same facilities as I had been using," said Enright, who works at the Chappaqua Public Library. "It's a wonderful addition to the town." Enright added that it's been "fun and exciting" to watch the progress tak…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man Caught Stealing From Jefferson Valley Toys 'R' Us, Police Say Man Caught Stealing From Jefferson Valley Toys 'R' Us, Police Say
Man Caught Stealing From Jefferson Valley Toys 'R' Us, Police Say A Northern Westchester man is facing multiple charges after being caught red-handed with stolen merchandise from a Jefferson Valley Toys “R” Us, according to Yorktown police. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department received a report of a shoplifter from an employee at Toys “R” Us on Bank Road at 4:44 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, prompting the investigation. According to police, the investigation determined that a man, later identified as 48-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident Derek Harold Kaupp, allegedly stole $21.98 in merchandise by taking the item and concealing it in his jacket. Kau…

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by Zak Failla
News
These Area Post Offices Are Without Power After Nor'easter These Area Post Offices Are Without Power After Nor'easter
These Area Post Offices Are Without Power After Nor'easter More than two dozen Hudson Valley post offices remain without power following Friday’s Nor’easter that rocked the region with 60 mph wind gusts and a storm. The United States Postal Service issued an alert on Monday afternoon regarding recovery efforts at post offices in the region that remain without power as they await utility companies to restore facilities’ electric. The post offices without power include: Amawalk (10501); Briarcliff Manor (10510); Crompond (10517); Granite Springs (10527); Harrison (10528); Jefferson Valley (10535); Lake Peekskill (10537); Lincolndale (10540); Purdy…

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by Zak Failla
News
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Northern Westchester/Putnam Border 2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Northern Westchester/Putnam Border
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Northern Westchester/Putnam Border Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals Did you feel it? A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was reported early Wednesday morning near the Northern Westchester/Putnam about 3 miles north, northwest of Mohegan Lake. The earthquake was reported at 6:14 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  The quake’s epicenter was in Crofts Corner in Putnam Valley, and located 7.7 miles from Jefferson Valley and 9 miles from Peekskill, according to the USGS. There were numerous reports of people feeling the quake in Cold Spring. There have been no reports of injuries or any damag…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
David Swope, Westchester Business Owner, Philanthropist, Dies At 76 David Swope, Westchester Business Owner, Philanthropist, Dies At 76
David Swope, Westchester Business Owner, Philanthropist, Dies At 76 David Swope of Ossining, a prominent Westchester environmentalist, philanthropist, community leader and business owner, died Wednesday. He was 76. Among his many roles he served as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Westchester Community College in Valhalla, the Teatown Lake Reservation Environmental Education Center in Ossining, and the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. As a co-founder of Club Fit health and fitness centers in Briarcliff Manor and Jefferson Valley, he was a pioneer in the development of full service health and fitness membership clubs. He was also the owner of Tappan…

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by Daily Voice