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Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over, Traps Driver On I-684 In Hudson Valley Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over, Traps Driver On I-684 In Hudson Valley
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over, Traps Driver On I-684 In Hudson Valley First responders faced a tricky situation following a tractor-trailer rollover on a busy Northern Westchester highway that trapped the vehicle's driver and caused a fuel leak and lane closures.  The crash happened early on Thursday, Feb. 8, when a tractor-trailer rolled over into a jackknife position on Interstate 684 in Bedford around a mile north of Exit 4, according to the Bedford Hills Fire Department.  Arriving first responders and New York State Police troopers found that the tractor-trailer's driver was trapped, as the rollover had left the vehicle in a position where the c…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Update: ID Released Of Man Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility In Hudson Valley Update: ID Released Of Man Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility In Hudson Valley
Update: ID Released Of Man Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility In Hudson Valley Authorities have released more details about a stabbing at a Hudson Valley sports facility that left a 33-year-old from Westchester with a collapsed lung.  The stabbing happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Jan. 28 just before 3 p.m. at Hudson Valley Airsoft, located in Carmel on the Paladin Center Campus on Seminary Hill Road.  Earlier Report - 20-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Stabbing At Sports Facility In Carmel According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Justin Pagan of Bedford Hills, became involved in a dispute with a 33-year-old …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: Duo Lights Off Bomb On Driveway Of Hudson Valley Home, Feds Say New Update: Duo Lights Off Bomb On Driveway Of Hudson Valley Home, Feds Say
New Update: Duo Lights Off Bomb On Driveway Of Hudson Valley Home, Feds Say Two men face charges after allegedly exploding a bomb on a Northern Westchester driveway as part of an effort to threaten a victim into dropping a court case, federal officials said. New Jersey residents Damjan Stanivukovic and Vladamir Radunovic were both arrested on Saturday morning, Jan. 13 in connection with an explosion at a Bedford Hills residence on McLain Street on Thursday, Jan. 11, according to court documents filed with the US District Court of the Southern District of New York.  Earlier Report - Suspicious Fire At Bedford Hills Residence Under Investigation …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Business Owner From Putnam County Dies At Age 44 Business Owner From Putnam County Dies At Age 44
Business Owner From Putnam County Dies At Age 44 A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair.  He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary.  "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Hudson Valley Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final
Hudson Valley Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Tough as nails, strong as a young boxer, and as agile as a tiger are just a few words to describe a 16-year-old Hudson Valley girl who is crushing it on this season of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior." On Monday, Aug. 21, Northern Westchester resident Emily Gardiner, of Bedford Hills, will show just how tough she is on the finals of the show at 8 p.m. in Las Vegas. The grand prize is a cool $1 million.  Known around town and school, as the "Ninja girl," Emily made it through the entire season of ANW competing with -- and beating -- her father Rich Gardiner to make it to the finals. She trai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Business Owner From Hudson Valley Dies At 58: 'Giving, Thoughtful Soul' Business Owner From Hudson Valley Dies At 58: 'Giving, Thoughtful Soul'
Business Owner From Hudson Valley Dies At 58: 'Giving, Thoughtful Soul' A Northern Westchester man who grew his family business into an award-winning enterprise is being remembered for his willingness to give back to both his loved ones and his community. Eugene “Bud” Hammer III of Katonah died on Tuesday, June 13 at the age of 58 after a brave battle against leukemia, according to his obituary. Born in White Plains in 1964, Hammer graduated from Pace University with a bachelor's of business administration in Marketing before going on to begin a career with Atlantic Westchester, Inc., a Bedford Hills-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business tha…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
22-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Was 'One-Of-A-Kind Soul' From Hudson Valley 22-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Was 'One-Of-A-Kind Soul' From Hudson Valley
22-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Was 'One-Of-a-kind Soul' From Hudson Valley A 22-year-old woman who was killed in a head-on, wrong-way crash on a highway in Westchester is being remembered for her sweet, caring, and adventurous nature.  Bedford Hills resident Isabel Steger, age 22, was killed on Sunday, April 9 when her 2020 Honda Civic was hit head-on around 4:40 a.m. on Interstate 87 near Exit 1 in Yonkers, according to New York State Police.  Earlier Report - New Update: ID Released Of Woman Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Yonkers In the weeks since her death, hundreds of people have come together to raise tens of thousands of dollars …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Hudson Valley Drawing Rave Reviews 'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Hudson Valley Drawing Rave Reviews
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Hudson Valley Drawing Rave Reviews An all-new restaurant in Westchester is already leaving visitors gobsmacked at the quality and freshness of its Thai cuisine.  Neung Thai Kitchen, located in Ardsley at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), opened in December 2022 and since then has been aiming to serve a "true Thai experience" to visitors, according to the restaurant's website.  The eatery's chefs use the "freshest and most authentic ingredients available" in a variety of curries, noodles, soups, fried rice dishes, and entrees, the owners said.  Menu items offered include drunken noodles, different kinds of Thai coconut cur…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Assault: Man Pulls Victim's Hair, Shoves Her Into Bush In Hudson Valley, Police Say Assault: Man Pulls Victim's Hair, Shoves Her Into Bush In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Assault: Man Pulls Victim's Hair, Shoves Her Into Bush In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man from Northern Westchester is facing assault charges after allegedly pushing a victim into a bush and hurting them. The incident happened in Yorktown on Tuesday, Jan. 10 around 7:30 a.m. when police responded to a home on Springhurst Street for a reported assault, according to Yorktown Police.  After arriving at the residence, police determined that 50-year-old Bedford Hills resident Michael Miller had pulled a victim by the hair and shoved her into a bush, injuring her in the process. A week later on Tuesday, Jan. 17, Miller was arrested after surrendering himself to police. He …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Home Heavily Damaged, Partially Collapsed After Hudson Valley Fire Home Heavily Damaged, Partially Collapsed After Hudson Valley Fire
Home Heavily Damaged, Partially Collapsed After Hudson Valley Fire A Northern Westchester home was left severely damaged and partially collapsed after a blaze that took firefighters from all around the county to put out. The multi-alarm fire happened at a residence in Montrose on the night of Sunday, Jan. 15 just before 9 p.m. and was made worse by wind, which also resulted in numerous brush fires around the home as well, according to the Millwood Fire Company No. 1.  Eventually, the limited water supply from the hydrants that the firefighters were working with was not enough to put out the flames, and more tankers from numerous fire departments were brou…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Charged With Stealing $1K Worth Of Silver From Hudson Valley Store: Police 18-Year-Old Charged With Stealing $1K Worth Of Silver From Hudson Valley Store: Police
18-Year-Old Charged With Stealing $1K Worth Of Silver From Hudson Valley Store: Police An 18-year-old is being charged in the theft of over $1,000 worth of sterling silver from a Northern Westchester consignment store, police said. Ben Cassuto of Ossining, is accused of stealing the items from the Penny Pincher Boutique in Bedford Hills at 184 Harris Rd. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, according to Bedford Police Lt. Jeff Gulick.  Gulick said that Cassuto was identified through video surveillance, license plate reader technology, and witness accounts and that he turned himself in on Friday, Nov. 11.  Cassuto is scheduled to appear in Bedford Court on Wed…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
'The Go-To': Beloved Hudson Valley Deli Closes After 45 Years In Business 'The Go-To': Beloved Hudson Valley Deli Closes After 45 Years In Business
'The Go-To': Beloved Hudson Valley Deli Closes After 45 Years In Business A delicatessen in Northern Westchester that served as a staple of its community for 45 years has closed.  Bueti's Delicatessen, located in Bedford Hills at 526 Bedford Rd. (Route 117) and open since 1977, has permanently closed, according to the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce.  Despite its closing, the deli is being remembered as an ever-present part of the community in Bedford and the surrounding area by town officials and the public.  "I think Bueti's has really been the go-to deli and we're really going to miss them," said Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves, who also s…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Has New Ownership Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Has New Ownership
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Has New Ownership This story has been updated and corrected. An earlier version of this report stated the restaurant had permanently closed. A longtime Northern Westchester restaurant, known for its gourmet pizzas and classic Italian dishes, has had a change of ownership. Sette e Venti by Gianfranco's, located at 720 Bedford Road (Route 117) in Bedford Hills, had its last day in business under the Belli Family on Thursday, Aug. 18, the former owners announced in an Instagram post on Thursday, Aug. 25. "After a Great 30 year run, last Thursday, August 18th was our last day serving the community," the an…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
26-Year-Old Accused Of Placing Surveillance Cameras In Bedroom Of Hudson Valley Home 26-Year-Old Accused Of Placing Surveillance Cameras In Bedroom Of Hudson Valley Home
26-Year-Old Accused Of Placing Surveillance Cameras In Bedroom Of Hudson Valley Home A 26-year-old was charged with eavesdropping after investigators reported that he hid surveillance cameras in the master bedroom of a Northern Westchester home. Melvin Perez-Lopez, of Mount Kisco, was arrested on Friday, July 15, following an investigation, according to a report from the Town of Bedford Police Department on Wednesday, July 27. On Tuesday, April 19, a homeowner in Bedford Hills reported finding two covert surveillance cameras that were hidden in their master bedroom while they were away, police said. Investigators studied the cameras and their contents, conducted interviews…

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by Nicole Valinote
Real Estate
Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million
Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million A historic Hudson Valley estate has hit the market for the first time in nearly 40 years with an asking price of $12.5 million. Beaconsfield Estate is located in Northern Westchester at 249 Bedford Center Road in Bedford Hills, according to Christie's International Real Estate. According to the listing, the property is 13.5 acres, and the main home was built in 1890. The Tudor-style house is 12,000 square feet with six bedrooms that feature fireplaces, six full bathrooms, and two partial bathrooms and is located a short distance from the Glen Arbor Golf Club. The house also has forma…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Area Condo Complex Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Area Condo Complex
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Area Condo Complex A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Vincent Minotti, Teacher/Coach In Hudson Valley, Dies Vincent Minotti, Teacher/Coach In Hudson Valley, Dies
Vincent Minotti, Teacher/Coach In Hudson Valley, Dies A longtime teacher and coach in Northern Westchester has died. Vincent Minotti died on Sunday, Nov. 14, at his home in Orleans, Massachusetts, surrounded by his family.  He was born on Sept. 28, 1940, in Bedford Hills. He attended St. Mary’s High School in Katonah and later attended Springfield College in Massachusetts majoring in physical education. He earned his graduate degree at Teachers College Columbia University in New York City.  He followed his passion and became a dynamic physical education teacher and coach. He taught in the Bedford Central School District from 1963 …

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by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 Hudson Valley Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58
Hudson Valley Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 A popular business owner who was a football standout in Northern Westchester and then in college has died unexpectedly. Frankpeter Gabriel of Katonah, who was 58, died on Saturday. April 10 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was a graduate of Somers High School, where he was awarded all-county and all-league honors in football. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, where he had a successful football career.  He was the owner of JMF Painting located in Somers. Frankpeter was the husband of Carolyn (Willman) and the fat…

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by Daily Voice
News
COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations
Covid-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations With the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine providing health officials with an additional option for vaccinating those eligible, CVS announced it will be expanding its vaccination program to nearly 150 more locations in New York, including many in the Hudson Valley. CVS Pharmacy, which had already been receiving vaccine doses as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which are earmarked for specific chains, announced this week that it will be ramping up its vaccination program due to an increased allocation of the vaccine. Those who are eligible and interested in getting v…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Car Plows Into Store In Area Car Plows Into Store In Area
Car Plows Into Store In Area A car plowed through a Northern Westchester store, injuring three. The incident took place around 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, in Bedford Hills at the Brew & Co. at 532 N. Bedford Road (Route 117), said Sgt. Patricia McGraw with the Bedford Police Department. An elderly driver became confused and drove into the store, according to McGraw.  The injuries were very minor, McGraw said. She was not sure about the amount of damage to merchandise inside the store. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Llama Who Went Missing In Hudson Valley Has Been Found Llama Who Went Missing In Hudson Valley Has Been Found
Llama Who Went Missing In Hudson Valley Has Been Found Update: A llama who went missing in Northern Westchester has been found. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill and Darlington roads and hasn't been seen since. He was located on Wednesday, Dec. 30, in woods not far from home, and is now back home and safely eating and drinking. Original story: There a llama on the loose in the area. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: Eatery In Area Closes Due To Financial Strain COVID-19: Eatery In Area Closes Due To Financial Strain
Covid-19: Eatery In Area Closes Due To Financial Strain A popular Asian restaurant in Northern Westchester has announced its permanent closure due to the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Pho Corner Bistro is located on North Bedford Road (Route 117) in Bedford Hills. "We are deeply saddened and sorry to announce that we have permanently closed Pho Corner," wrote the establishment's owners on the eatery's website. "We want to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the years and especially during the pandemic." True to its name, the unassuming little restaurant on North Bedford Road took up residence at the end o…

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by Christina Coulter
Obituaries
37-Year-Old Killed In Saw Mill Parkway Crash Was Firefighter In Area 37-Year-Old Killed In Saw Mill Parkway Crash Was Firefighter In Area
37-Year-Old Killed In Saw Mill Parkway Crash Was Firefighter In Area The 37-year-old man killed in a crash on the Saw Mill River Parkway is being remembered as a longtime member of his hometown fire department in Northern Westchester and for his love of sprint car racing. Bedford Hills resident James Poli Jr. was driving on the Saw Mill River Parkway at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 near the Mount Kisco/Bedford Hills border when he lost control, rear-ended another vehicle, struck a tree, and was ejected, killing him, according to Westchester County Police. Earlier story - ID Released For Bedford Man Killed In Saw Mill Parkway Crash Poli wa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Area ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Area
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Area Westchester County Police have released the identity of a man killed in a Saw Mill River Parkway crash over the weekend. Bedford Hills resident James Poli Jr., 37, was driving on the Saw Mill River Parkway at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 near the Mount Kisco/Bedford border when he lost control, rear-ended another vehicle, and veered off the road and into a tree, said police. Original story - One Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash Westchester County Police spokesman Kieran O’Leary said that the car he struck was being driven by a 17-year-old girl who had a 17-year-ol…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Employee At ShopRite In Area Tests Positive COVID-19: Employee At ShopRite In Area Tests Positive
Covid-19: Employee At ShopRite In Area Tests Positive A sixth employee at a ShopRite in the Hudson Valley has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The employee is in Ulster County at the ShopRite location in Ellenville, which remains open. Earlier report - COVID-19: ShopRite Workers At Four Westchester Stores Test Positive "The impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the community of Ellenville has been felt by us all," the store announced. "Many of us know a friend, family member or co-worker who has been affected.  "The same holds true at ShopRite, where a member of our work family – the associates who provide es…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Former Prison Cook In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate Former Prison Cook In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate
Former Prison Cook In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate A former prison cook will spend time behind bars after admitting to having sex with an inmate at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Northern Westchester. Garth Trail, 63, has been sentenced to “shock probation,” and will serve four months in jail followed by the remaining 10 years’ probation. He will also have to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty in November last year to criminal sexual act. Trail was a former head cook who was employed by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision at the Bedford Hills facility, which is a medium-security prison …

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by Zak Failla
News
Former Corrections Officer At Women's Prison Sentenced For Sexual Contact Former Corrections Officer At Women's Prison Sentenced For Sexual Contact
Former Corrections Officer At Women's Prison Sentenced For Sexual Contact A former correction officer at a women’s prison in Westchester will spend time behind bars after pleading guilty to committing a sexual act trafficking contraband to inmates. Iran Colon, 32, an officer who was based at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills pleaded guilty late last year to promoting prison contraband and criminal sexual act, both felonies, after being arrested in his Staten Island home in May. On Tuesday, July 2, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced that Colon has been sentenced to a term of between one and three years in state p…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
Glenn Close Lists Northern Westchester Estate For $3.6M Glenn Close Lists Northern Westchester Estate For $3.6M
Glenn Close Lists Northern Westchester Estate For $3.6M After more than 30 years, iconic actress and "Fatal Attraction" femme fatale, Glenn Close has listed her Northern Westchester estate for sale. Known affectionately, as "Beanfield," the 10-acre estate in Bedford Hills on Succabone Road, which includes a totally renovated idyllic farmhouse, has hit the market for $3.6 million, according to dwell.  The five bedrooms, five bathroom home was recently the setting for Close’s daughter, actress Annie Starke's wedding to management consultant Marc Albu. Starke grew up in the home originally built in 1910.  The home has since been totally renovated…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
A Life Dedicated To Education: Jon Ernest Finch, 89, Of Rhinebeck A Life Dedicated To Education: Jon Ernest Finch, 89, Of Rhinebeck
A Life Dedicated To Education: Jon Ernest Finch, 89, Of Rhinebeck John Ernest Finch died peacefully on Friday, May 3. He was 89 years old and most recently a resident of Arbor Ridge in Rhinebeck. John lived his early life in Mt. Kisco and raised his family in Bedford Hills. He is survived by his devoted wife (Joan) of 62 years, his three children (Christine, Karen and Paul), his five grandchildren (Mark, Michael, Benjamin, Matthew and Anna), his sisters (Judy and Patricia) and brother (Robert). John was predeceased by his father (Ernest), mother (Katherine) and brothers (Edward and Joseph). John served briefly in the Marine Corp before enjoying a …

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long Saw Mill Parkway Closure ID Released For Man Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long Saw Mill Parkway Closure
ID Released For Man Killed In Crash That Caused Hours-Long Saw Mill Parkway Closure The driver who died in a crash on the Saw Mill River Parkway that closed the northbound lanes in Bedford Hills for hours has been identified. Robert Leff, 51, of the Baldwin Place section of Somers, died around 11:25 a.m. Thursday after crashing into a tree, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Leff was traveling northbound in the vicinity of Green Lane when his Toyota Rav 4 left the roadway and struck a tree. He was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene, O'Leary said. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Saw Mill Parkway Reopens Following Fatal Crash In Bedford Hills Saw Mill Parkway Reopens Following Fatal Crash In Bedford Hills
Saw Mill Parkway Reopens Following Fatal Crash In Bedford Hills Latest update The Saw Mill River Parkway reopened northbound in Bedford Hills early Thursday night following an investigation of more than six hours following a fatal, single-vehicle crash that occurred before noon. Update The northbound Saw Mill River Parkway near the Bedford Hills-Mount Kisco border is expected to be closed through the evening commute Thursday, Jan. 18 as the investigation continues following a fatal, single-vehicle crash that occurred just before noon. Original report A fatal crash has resulted in the closure of a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway on Thursday afte…

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