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VIDEOS: Bodycam Of Ex-Fulop Aide's DUI Arrest Released By Jersey City's New Mayor VIDEOS: Bodycam Of Ex-Fulop Aide's DUI Arrest Released By Jersey City's New Mayor
Videos: Bodycam Of Ex-Fulop Aide's DUI Arrest Released By Jersey City's New Mayor Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has released bodycam footage of the September 2025 DUI arrest of a high-ranking aide to then-Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop. Phillip A. Orphanidis, who served as deputy chief of staff in the Fulop administration at the time, was arrested after a motor vehicle crash near 8th Street and Marin Boulevard in Jersey City on Sept. 30, 2025, according to Jersey City police reports obtained through an OPRA request and released this week by Solomon's office. Police were dispatched around 5:20 p.m. to a report of a three-car crash involving a gray Tesla, a black Cadilla…

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by Cecilia Levine
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This Hudson Valley City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report This Hudson Valley City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report
This Hudson Valley City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report A city in the Hudson Valley has officially earned its bragging rights. The City of Poughkeepsie has climbed to No. 82 on World’s Best Cities.com’s list of the top 100 cities in the US for 2025, which recognized it for its revitalized downtown, walkability, and vibrant community life—all nestled alongside the scenic Hudson River.  "It is no secret that the City of Poughkeepsie faces a pivotal turning point in its lifespan," said Mayor Yvonne Flowers in response to the rankings, also adding, "That's why it was especially encouraging to be recognized once again as one …

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
$1M In State Funding Going To Over 60 New Affordable Apartments In Westchester $1M In State Funding Going To Over 60 New Affordable Apartments In Westchester
$1M In State Funding Going To Over 60 New Affordable Apartments In Westchester More than 60 new affordable apartments will soon be built in Westchester, thanks to $1 million in funding announced by county officials this week.  The money—awarded through New York State’s County Infrastructure Grant Program—will support the second phase of the Mayfair Apartments project in Greenburgh, transforming a former community center into 62 affordable senior rental units, the county announced on Thursday, July 3.  The development is located on the site of the former WestHELP Homeless Shelter on the campus of SUNY Westchester Community College. It is adjacent to the Knoll…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In NY: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In NY: See What Inspired 'Big Papi'
David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In NY: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' "Big Papi" is taking a big swing with a new spirit that has deep roots in his native Dominican Republic. Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz officially launched Ozama Rum, according to a news release on Wednesday, May 28. The Baseball Hall-of-Famer also hosted pre-launch parties with distributors and influencers in Boston, Miami, New York City, and Santo Domingo. The premium liquor is made entirely in the Dominican Republic using 100% local sugarcane. The rum is aged for at least one year in oak barrels before being bottled locally and labeled with the official "Ron Dominicano" label. The th…

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by Chris Spiker
Real Estate
New $18M Housing Complex Brings Affordable Units To Croton New $18M Housing Complex Brings Affordable Units To Croton
New $18M Housing Complex Brings Affordable Units To Croton A new housing complex offering more than two dozen affordable apartments has officially opened in Northern Westchester, officials announced. Maple Commons, an $18 million all-electric development on Maple Street in Croton-on-Hudson, was completed as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statewide housing initiative, which aims to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York, Hochul announced on Thursday, Feb. 20.  The two-building complex, developed by Regan Development, offers 33 affordable, energy-efficient apartments for residents earning up to 80 percent of the area median inc…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Latest Update: Here's When New ShopRite Will Open In Northern Westchester Latest Update: Here's When New ShopRite Will Open In Northern Westchester
Latest Update: Here's When New ShopRite Will Open In Northern Westchester An upcoming ShopRite supermarket in Northern Westchester has finally announced its opening date after months of sneak peeks.  The all-new supermarket in Mount Kisco at 333 North Bedford Rd. will celebrate its opening on Sunday, Nov. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Earlier Report - Here's Look At New ShopRite Opening In Mount Kisco The Mount Kisco ShopRite locale will replace the location in Bedford Hills at 747 Bedford Rd., which will close on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.  According to ShopRite representatives, the new 74,000-square-foot supermarket wi…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
$20K Awarded To 3 Libraries Each In Hudson Valley For Upgrades, Projects $20K Awarded To 3 Libraries Each In Hudson Valley For Upgrades, Projects
$20K Awarded To 3 Libraries Each In Hudson Valley For Upgrades, Projects Three Hudson Valley libraries that serve as community pillars have been awarded tens of thousands of dollars in state funds, officials announced.  The three institutions, all located in Putnam County, each will receive $20,000 in bullet aid in state funding to help them with needed upgrades and new development projects, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater announced on Thursday, Aug. 22. The libraries to receive this aid include:  The Kent Public Library at 17 Sybils Crossing, which plans to use the funds to offer more downloadable audiobooks and e-books to patrons; The Putnam Valle…

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by Ben Crnic
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$132K Project: New Downtown Crosswalks Coming To Peekskill $132K Project: New Downtown Crosswalks Coming To Peekskill
$132K Project: New Downtown Crosswalks Coming To Peekskill Several new crosswalks will be coming to a downtown area in Northern Westchester as part of a $132,000 project meant to improve safety.  The new pedestrian crosswalks will be coming to downtown Peekskill as part of the city's ongoing $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative, according to New York State Sen. Pete Harckham, who announced that he had secured a $100,000 state grant for the project on Monday, Oct. 9.  The project, which is estimated to cost $132,316 in total, will replace the following painted crosswalks near the "Civic Area" around the Peekskill City H…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County
New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County A new park providing access to the Hudson River waterfront has opened in Westchester County. The Sleepy Hollow RiverWalk at Edge-on-Hudson, which will let visitors walk along the river from River Street to the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 31, according to the village's Parks and Recreation Department.  The RiverWalk was funded by the Edge-on-Hudson mixed-use community being developed in Sleepy Hollow on the Hudson River and was dedicated to the village, Parks and Recreation officials said.  The new park restores access to a s…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Former Peekskill Mayor To Run For NYS Assembly Former Peekskill Mayor To Run For NYS Assembly
Former Peekskill Mayor To Run For NYS Assembly A former mayor in Northern Westchester announced his intention to run for a seat in the New York State Assembly. Former Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey announced that he would run for New York State Assembly in the 95th District to replace longtime Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, who announced she would be retiring after serving two decades in office on Monday, Jan. 10. The 95th district includes parts of Peekskill, Cortlandt, and Ossining in Westchester, as well as Phillipstown and Kent in Putnam County. If elected, Rainey, a Democrat, would be the first African American to ever hold that Assem…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually On Sunday, January 16, 2022, The Preservation Company, Inc., part of the Sun River Health family, will host their 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event – Continuing The Dream. The honorees include Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie and Sun River Health Deputy Executive Officer and CFO James Sinkoff. This year’s event will be held virtually. Founded through the leadership of Sun River Health CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH and the Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips in response to the housing crisis in Westchester County, The Preservation Company, Inc. increases access to housing for low and mod…

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$43 Million Affordable Housing Development Completed In Westchester $43 Million Affordable Housing Development Completed In Westchester
$43 Million Affordable Housing Development Completed In Westchester State officials announced the completion of a $43 million affordable housing development in Westchester County. The Dayspring Campus, a development with 63 affordable and supportive apartments, was completed in southwest Yonkers, according to an announcement from the state. Thirty-seven of the apartments are reserved for homeless families, the state said. "As we move our state forward, we must ensure all New Yorkers have access to secure homes, including the most vulnerable among us," Gov. Kathy Hochul said. "The Dayspring Campus provides both affordable and supportive housing, along with …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Peekskill Police Chief Calls It A Career Peekskill Police Chief Calls It A Career
Peekskill Police Chief Calls It A Career A police chief in Northern Westchester is calling it a career later this month. City of Peekskill Police Department Chief Don Halmy announced his plan to retire as of Saturday, Sept. 25, after more than 22 years with the department. Halmy was hired in 1999 and worked on patrol, including the overnight shift, earning the title of sergeant in 2009, lieutenant in 2017, and appointed chief of the Department in 2018.  He has accepted a position in the private sector at a school where he will draw on both his experience in public safety and his first career as an educator whe…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
New Supermarket Opens In Westchester New Supermarket Opens In Westchester
New Supermarket Opens In Westchester When one door closes, another one opens. ... Even when it comes to automatic supermarket doors. With the Stop & Shop supermarket set to close in New Roc City at the end of the month, a new supermarket has just debuted in New Rochelle. New Rochelle Farms opened its doors for the first time on Friday, Jan. 17, bringing new, fresh, produce and a host of other items inside its 10,000-square-foot space for shoppers in Westchester. The new market opened on the corner of North Avenue and Manor Place after being vacant for the better part of the past decade. A proper grand opening celebration…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Sen. Harckham, Mayor Rainey Honor Hudson River Health Care Founder In Peekskill Sen. Harckham, Mayor Rainey Honor Hudson River Health Care Founder In Peekskill
Sen. Harckham, Mayor Rainey Honor Hudson River Health Care Founder In Peekskill One of the Founding Mothers of Hudson River Health Care – a network of 43 nonprofit community health centers in the Hudson Valley, Long Island and New York City – was honored by state Sen. Peter Harckham and Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey. The Rev. Jeanette J. Phillips received a proclamation in her honor from the state Senate in recognition of her lifetime of service and pioneering contributions to community-based health care statewide.  The Senate proclamation, introduced in February, was presented to Phillips on Monday at the HRHCare Peekskill health center which b…

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by Jon Craig
Neighbors
Westchester Municipality Makes Sweet Sixteen In 'Strongest Towns In America' Westchester Municipality Makes Sweet Sixteen In 'Strongest Towns In America'
Westchester Municipality Makes Sweet Sixteen In 'Strongest Towns In America' While all eyes are on NCAA Tournament brackets, a Westchester municipality has made it to the Sweet Sixteen round of a competition naming the “Strongest Town in America.” New Rochelle was named one of the finalists for the “Strongest Town in America” competition, which is being hosted by the national nonprofit Strong Towns. According to officials, the “Strongest Town contest is a month-long, bracket-based competition designed to spotlight communities from around the world that are building enduring financial resilience at the local level and actively embodying the Strong Towns approach to e…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has met with Amazon executives, including CEO Jeff Bezos, in an effort to encourage them to reconsider pulling out of a planned second headquarters in Long Island City. The online retail giant announced on Thursday, Feb. 14 that it is backpedaling out of the planned deal to construct a headquarters in New York, despite strong support from area residents. The reversal of fortune came following a vocal outcry from some politicians due to their displeasure over tax incentives. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to b…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Latimer Names 30-Year Veteran As Planning Commissioner Latimer Names 30-Year Veteran As Planning Commissioner
Latimer Names 30-Year Veteran As Planning Commissioner County Executive George Latimer announced the appointment of Norma Drummond as commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Planning.  Drummond has been a staple of Westchester County government for more than 30 years, previously serving as both the Acting Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Planning Department.  The county Department of Planning formulates and recommends major planning and development ideas by way of statements, site plans, maps and other materials, to serve as a guide for creating developments within the county that are necessary, cost-effective and attrac…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Poughkeepsie's New Logo Leaves Some Wondering What It Means Poughkeepsie's New Logo Leaves Some Wondering What It Means
Poughkeepsie's New Logo Leaves Some Wondering What It Means Poughkeepsie residents will soon see a new logo -- PKGO -- popping up around the city and attached to special events and might wonder what it means. It's pretty simple really, PKGO stands for "Poughkeepsie Go!" and is meant to symbolize that the city is a place on the go, with great people and businesses. "It's a fresh branding start for Poughkeepsie," said Paul Hesse, the city's Community Development coordinator. "It's also a chance for residents and businesses to let people know why they love the city." Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison touched briefly on the n…

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by Kathy Reakes