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Man Tries To Rape Child, Meets With Undercover Agent Posing As Parent In Greenburgh: DA Man Tries To Rape Child, Meets With Undercover Agent Posing As Parent In Greenburgh: DA
Man Tries To Rape Child, Meets With Undercover Agent Posing As Parent In Greenburgh: DA A Northern Westchester man faces attempted rape charges after setting up a meeting with an undercover agent posing as the parent of a pre-school-aged child who he intended to engage in sexual conduct with, officials announced.  New Castle resident Dustin Layme, age 26, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 14 after attempting to rape a child in Greenburgh, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 20.  According to the DA's Office, Layme made online contact with an undercover law enforcement agent who had been posing as a young gir…
Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Roadway In Region: 'Be Careful' Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Roadway In Region: 'Be Careful'
Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Roadway In Region: 'Be Careful' Officials are warning motorists of icy conditions on a busy Westchester road as they wait for crews to begin repairing the leak causing the issue. New, updated report - Update: Leak Causing Icy Conditions On Busy Hartsdale Road To Be Addressed, Officials Say According to an announcement by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner on Friday, Dec. 1, a leak on West Hartsdale Avenue (Route 100A) in Hartsdale has been causing "dangerous icy conditions" on cold days as a result of water flowing down the roadway.  The conditions have caused cars to slide on the ice, Feiner said, adding t…
Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where
Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where Construction work has commenced on an upcoming Chick-fil-A eatery at a shopping center in Westchester. The new Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant will open in Greenburgh at the Midway Shopping Center located at 1001 Central Park Ave. The location will open near Panera Bread. The shopping center is now working on building an outdoor seating area for the eatery by reconfiguring the parking lot, which is also meant to improve pedestrian and vehicular access, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Tuesday morning, Oct. 3. "The opening up of this restaurant will pr…
Support Swells For Vietnam Vet Exonerated Of 1975 Rape In Hudson Valley Support Swells For Vietnam Vet Exonerated Of 1975 Rape In Hudson Valley
Support Swells For Vietnam Vet Exonerated Of 1975 Rape In Hudson Valley Nearly half a century after a 72-year-old Vietnam War veteran was wrongfully convicted of rape that he was found to have not committed, community members are coming together to help him rebuild his life.  South Carolina resident Leonard Mack, age 72, has been exonerated of a 1975 rape in Greenburgh that he was convicted of in 1976, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5.  Earlier Report: New DNA Evidence Exonerates Man Of Rape In Greenburgh: DA Seeks To Vacate Conviction Following his wrongful conviction, Mack served a sentence of ove…
New DNA Evidence Exonerates Man Of Rape In Hudson Valley: DA Seeks To Vacate Conviction New DNA Evidence Exonerates Man Of Rape In Hudson Valley: DA Seeks To Vacate Conviction
New DNA Evidence Exonerates Man Of Rape In Hudson Valley: DA Seeks To Vacate Conviction DA officials are asking the court to vacate the conviction of a 72-year-old man who served numerous years in prison for a 1975 rape in Westchester that he was found to have not committed thanks to new DNA evidence.  The Westchester County District Attorney's Office will ask the court to vacate the conviction of South Carolina resident Leonard Mack, age 72, who spent over seven years in prison for a 1975 rape in Greenburgh, DA officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5.  At the time of the rape, on May 23, 1975, Mack had been accused of forcing two high school students at gunpoint int…
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash A vigil is planned to honor a much-loved Westchester community leader who was killed by a hit-and-driver. Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Antonio Sanchez Robles, age 42, of Brooklyn, who fled the scene, said the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. "Many residents o…
This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune
This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune Of all the towns in New York State, this community was decided the best for families and one of the best in the country. In Fortune Magazine's 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” ranking, the Westchester County town of Greenburgh came in at No. 9, beating out dozens of other municipalities around the country, and ranking as best in the Empire State. What makes Greenburgh one of the best in the nation, Fortune claims, includes its proximity to New York City while still delivering a “small-town charm in a leafy landscape of rolling hills.” With historic residences to visit, outdoor r…
Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Other Driver On Parkway In Hudson Valley, Police Say Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Other Driver On Parkway In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Other Driver On Parkway In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 30-year-old man faces charges after an alleged road-rage incident involving him pulling a gun on another driver while traveling on a busy parkway in Westchester, police said.  On Tuesday morning, June 13, New York State Police arrested 30-year-old Valhalla resident Richard Zimmer on charges stemming from an alleged incident that happened on Thursday evening, May 11.  According to police, on the day of the incident, troopers had received a menacing complaint involving two vehicles traveling north on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh.  The complaint detailed that the vi…
New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Hudson Valley New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Hudson Valley
New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Hudson Valley Iconic fast food chain Chick-fil-A is planning to open a third location in Westchester that will be perfect for hungry commuters who have built up an appetite.  The new location will soon open along the New York Thruway (Interstate 87) in Hastings-on-Hudson at the Ardsley Travel Plaza at Mile 6, according to Chick-fil-A.  An opening date has not yet been announced for the eatery.  The restaurant is the third announced location in Westchester and the fourth in the Hudson Valley.  Other upcoming Westchester locations include a restaurant in Yonkers at the intersection of…
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease An aggressive raccoon found in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, leading officials to warn residents who may have come in contact with the animal to get the treatment they need.  The raccoon was found on Tuesday, May 16 in Greenburgh at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court after it had been acting aggressively, according to Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.  The animal has since tested positive for rabies.  Any residents or their pets who may have come into contact with the raccoon are asked to immediatel…
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Rockland Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Rockland
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Rockland Chick-fil-A is inching closer to opening what will be its third location in the Hudson Valley. With locations already in the works in Westchester County near the Greenburgh/White Plains border, as well as Yonkers, the latest news comes from Rockland County where the chain is currently in the planning process to open a new eatery in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, officials with Chick-fil-A have plans winding their way through approvals with the planning board and should receive the final green light within the next three months or sometimes in early Spring. …
Ambulance Stolen From Hospital: Suspect Caught On Tappan Zee Bridge Ambulance Stolen From Hospital: Suspect Caught On Tappan Zee Bridge
Ambulance Stolen From Hospital: Suspect Caught On Tappan Zee Bridge A drunk driver faces several charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance from a hospital and using it to lead police on a chase throughout Westchester that finally ended on the Tappan Zee Bridge, police said.  The incident started on Thursday, March 30 around 5:40 a.m., when state police troopers were notified of a Mount Sinai ambulance that had been stolen from St. Luke’s Morningside Hospital in New York City.  Police soon learned that the ambulance was being tracked by GPS by the New York City Fire Department, who said that it was driving northbound on Interstat…
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car On I-87 Stretch, Police Say Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car On I-87 Stretch, Police Say
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car On I-87 Stretch, Police Say A man faces drunk driving charges after allegedly traveling the wrong way on a highway in Westchester and slamming into another vehicle, causing both drivers to be hospitalized, police said. The crash happened on Thursday, March 23 around 10:45 p.m., when state police responded to Interstate 87 southbound in Greenburgh to a reported collision involving a wrong-way driver.  Upon arriving, troopers conducted an investigation and found that 38-year-old Juan Sinchim of Port Chester had been driving northbound in the highway's southbound passing lane before crashing into another vehicl…
These Locales In Region Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say These Locales In Region Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say
These Locales In Region Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say Those looking for a new place to settle down with their families may want to consider several locales in the region that have been included in the top 100 places to live in the US, according to new rankings released by Niche.  The rankings, which are based on crime statistics, public school ratings, cost of living, job opportunities, and the availability of local amenities, included several locations located on Long Island and within Westchester County.  These locales include:  Great Neck Gardens, a hamlet in Nassau County located within the town of North Hempstead, was ran…
'Evil, Soulless Man' Left Woman's Body On Parkway In Hudson Valley: Here's His Sentence 'Evil, Soulless Man' Left Woman's Body On Parkway In Hudson Valley: Here's His Sentence
'Evil, Soulless Man' Left Woman's Body On Parkway In Hudson Valley: Here's His Sentence A man who strangled a woman to death and left her body wrapped in a blanket alongside a parkway in Westchester County nearly 20 years ago will spend decades in prison.  Earlier Report - Man Admits Leaving Woman's Body On Parkway In Greenburgh Nearly 20 Years Ago: DA Florida resident Christopher Gonzalez, age 41, was sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison for the murder of Yonkers resident Angel Serbay in 2005, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Friday, March 17.  On the day of the murder, Sept. 3, 2005, Gonzalez strangled 25-year-…
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Traveling On Parkway Stopped By Police In Greenburgh Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Traveling On Parkway Stopped By Police In Greenburgh
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Traveling On Parkway Stopped By Police In Greenburgh This story has been updated.  A drunk driver who was traveling the wrong way on a roadway in Westchester County was stopped from hurting themselves or anybody else by a police officer who intercepted him.  The incident happened during the early morning of Monday, Feb. 13 around 4:20 a.m., when police were notified that a wrong-way driver was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh in the area of Jackson Avenue.  A Westchester County Police Officer then sprang into action when he drove north on the parkway and saw the wrong-way driver coming toward him near Tuckah…
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh For those who love to golf but find it too cold to be outside, two upcoming businesses in Westchester County will help scratch the itch.  Two new indoor golf simulator locations will open in Greenburgh on Central Park Avenue, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  The first business, X-Golf, was approved by the town's Planning Board and will be located in the former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Ave., Feiner said.  The former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Avenue in Greenburgh, where X-Golf will be located.Google Maps street view The second business, Golfzon, is currently under …
Barnes & Noble Returning To Greenburgh After 11-Year Absence Barnes & Noble Returning To Greenburgh After 11-Year Absence
Barnes & Noble Returning To Greenburgh After 11-Year Absence Good news book lovers.  Barnes & Noble is returning to a busy Westchester town after leaving in 2012. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, residents were disappointed and missed the beloved bookstore on Central Avene in Hartsdale, a hamlet of Greenburgh. Feiner said the company has signed a lease at the Dalewood Shopping Center in the 12,490-square-foot space, formerly occupied by Mrs. Green's Market. "We miss browsing in bookstores," Feiner said in a statement. "This is good news for Central Avenue and great news for our residents and shoppers." Feiner said it w…
Fatal Hudson Valley Shooting Update: 3 Suspects Now In Custody Fatal Hudson Valley Shooting Update: 3 Suspects Now In Custody
Fatal Hudson Valley Shooting Update: 3 Suspects Now In Custody Three men are now in custody and face charges related to a shooting in Northern Westchester that left one victim dead.  Earlier Report - 1 Shot To Death In Peekskill, Person Of Interest In Custody, Police Say The shooting happened in Peekskill on Sunday, Jan. 29 around 4:15 p.m. in the area of the 100 block of Spring Street, where officers found 35-year-old Peekskill resident Ricky Brickhouse with a gunshot wound in his back, Peekskill PD Detective Lieutenant Jack Galusha said. Life-saving measures were then performed on Brickhouse, who was taken to New York Presbyterian Hudson V…
Person Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Vehicle On Route 119 In Greenburgh Person Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Vehicle On Route 119 In Greenburgh
Person Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Vehicle On Route 119 In Greenburgh A person suffered severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle on a busy Westchester roadway. The incident happened around 8:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 in Greenburgh, in the area of 250 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119). Greenburgh EMS transported the pedestrian to the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, Greenburgh Police Sergeant Dyana Albano said.  Neither the person's gender nor identity has yet been released.  The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to Albano.  "At this time the investigation is ongoing…
Woman Robbed At Bank In Hudson Valley After Being Lured Out Of Car By Suspect: Police Woman Robbed At Bank In Hudson Valley After Being Lured Out Of Car By Suspect: Police
Woman Robbed At Bank In Hudson Valley After Being Lured Out Of Car By Suspect: Police Police are investigating a second theft at a Chase Bank in Westchester County involving a victim being lured out of their vehicle with a distraction.  Related Story: Duo Steal Money From Woman At Bank In Greenburgh: Police On Wednesday, Dec. 14, around 11:45 a.m., a theft occurred in the parking lot of a Chase Bank in Hartsdale located at 353 North Central Ave. (Route 100), according to Greenburgh Police.  After withdrawing money inside the bank, the victim was approached in the parking lot by an unknown Hispanic female, who told her that there were nails placed underneath h…
Hudson Valley Smoke Shops Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police Hudson Valley Smoke Shops Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police
Hudson Valley Smoke Shops Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police After a month-long investigation, multiple vape and smoke shops in Westchester County have been caught illegally selling products to underage people, as well as selling banned products, police said.  The investigation, which started in October 2022, was conducted on multiple smoke shops in the town of Greenburgh that concerned the sale of "vape, tobacco and THC products" to people under 21, as well as the sale and possession of untaxed cigarettes, marijuana, and banned synthetic cannabinoids products, according to Greenburgh Police.  As a result of the investigation into the store…
Duo Steal Money From Woman At Hudson Valley Bank: Police Duo Steal Money From Woman At Hudson Valley Bank: Police
Duo Steal Money From Woman At Hudson Valley Bank: Police Police are searching for a duo accused of stealing an envelope of money from a woman at a bank in Westchester County.  On Monday, Nov. 7 around 11:30 a.m., shortly after a woman made a withdrawal at the Chase Bank in Greenburgh at 409 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), she was approached in her vehicle by a Hispanic man and woman who were holding money that they claimed the woman had dropped, police said.  The woman then got out of her car to inspect the money that the duo had claimed was on the ground, and when she got back in her vehicle, she noticed that the envelope containing her wit…
Housekeeper Stole $25K Worth Of Jewelry From Hudson Valley Homes, Pawn Shops, Police Say Housekeeper Stole $25K Worth Of Jewelry From Hudson Valley Homes, Pawn Shops, Police Say
Housekeeper Stole $25K Worth Of Jewelry From Hudson Valley Homes, Pawn Shops, Police Say A housekeeper is charged with stealing multiple pieces of jewelry from Westchester County residences and pawn shops, police said.  In June 2022, police in Greenburgh started investigating the theft of jewelry worth over $25,000 from a residence in the town, Greenburgh police said.  On Tuesday, Nov. 8, police arrested 42-year-old Azra Zecirovic of New Rochelle and charged her with the theft, saying that she was employed by the cleaning company that provided service to the home where the jewelry was stolen from, according to police.  Greenburgh Police also recovered pieces of …
New BJ's Club In Hudson Valley Announces Opening Date New BJ's Club In Hudson Valley Announces Opening Date
New BJ's Club In Hudson Valley Announces Opening Date Updated story - A Look Inside Brand-New BJ's Club In Greenburgh A new BJ's Club set to open in Westchester County has announced its opening date. Earlier Report - New BJ's Club On Route 119 In Greenburgh To Open Soon The new club, located in Greenburgh at 399 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), will open on Friday, Oct. 28, BJ's officials announced. The store will sell items such as fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, household essentials, pet supplies, seasonal items, home décor, clothes, toys, technology, and more, BJ's officials said. "Our team can’t wait to open our doors o…
New BJ's Club In Hudson Valley To Open Soon New BJ's Club In Hudson Valley To Open Soon
New BJ's Club In Hudson Valley To Open Soon Updated story: New Westchester BJ's Club Announces Opening Date A new BJ's Club is set to open soon in Westchester County.  The new location in Greenburgh, which was announced in March, will be located at 399 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119). Opening day has not yet been set, but it will open this fall, BJ's officials said. The club's membership trailer hours are:  Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Official store hours have not yet been announced, BJ's officials said.  Founding members who sign up for a membership before the store open…
Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways
Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways State officials announced plans for upcoming lane closures on two busy Westchester County roadways. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect lane closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Cross County Parkway, beginning Monday, Aug. 29, to facilitate roadway work.  Officials said the closures are scheduled to will take place at the following locations: Single- and double-lane closures on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway, between I-287 in Greenburgh and Route 100C in Mount Pleasant, on Monday, Aug. 29 and Tuesday, Aug. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.…
22-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Hudson Valley Crash 22-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Hudson Valley Crash
22-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Hudson Valley Crash One person was killed during a fiery single-vehicle crash in Westchester County. It took place in the town of Greenburgh around 12:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 21 on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Troopers were dispatched to the area of mile marker 7.6 southbound on the Sprain Brook Parkway for a vehicle off the roadway engulfed in flames, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. Yonkers and Fairview fire departments extinguished the flames and extricated the operator and sole occupant, Hicks said. Greenburgh paramedics attempted life-saving measures but pronounced Gavion P. Singleton, age 22, of…
21-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Greenburgh Crash 21-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Greenburgh Crash
21-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Greenburgh Crash Police are investigating a fiery fatal crash in Westchester County. It happened around 9:45 a.m. Sunday, July 17 on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh. Responders were dispatched to mile marker 5.6 northbound for a report of a crash with a vehicle engulfed in flames.  Greenburgh Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived prior to state troopers but were unable to extricate the victim, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, age 21, of Yonkers. Fitzpatrick was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. An initial investigation found Fitzpatrick was northbound on the Sprain Brook Parkway oper…
One Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Area One Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Area
One Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Area Police are investigating a serious multi-vehicle crash on a Westchester roadway that left a person seriously injured. It happened around 4:15 a.m. Thursday, June 30 on the Sprain Brook Parkway.in Greenburgh near mile marker 4.2 just north of Jackson Avenue. It involved a 2019 Honda Civic, a 2014 Lincoln Navigator, and a 2015 Toyota Rav4, state police said.  "There is some evidence that suggests a fourth car may have been involved in the crash, but that vehicle may have left the scene prior to police arrival," according to state police. Anyone who believes they witnessed all…
Man Accused Of Shooting At Occupant Of Hudson Valley Home, Injuring Self During Struggle Man Accused Of Shooting At Occupant Of Hudson Valley Home, Injuring Self During Struggle
Man Accused Of Shooting At Occupant Of Hudson Valley Home, Injuring Self During Struggle A 33-year-old man is accused of entering a Westchester County home and firing a gun at one of the residents, before shooting himself in the leg during a struggle. Police responded to a report of a possible fight in the basement of a home on Ridge Road in Greenburgh at about 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, according to the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. Authorities were told that one of the people involved in the fight might be in possession of a firearm, police said. Before police arrived, a vehicle that may have been involved fled the scene, and was reportedly occupied by between thr…