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Woman Jumps From Bridge Near Northern Westchester Train Station
A woman was injured after jumping from an overpass near a Northern Westchester train station, police said. The incident happened on Sunday evening, June 23, when a woman jumped from the Route 117 overpass and landed in a Metro-North parking lot near the Bedford Hills station, according to the Bedford Police Department. The woman survived the jump but was injured and taken to the hospital, police said, adding that she suffered broken bones.
Traffic
Fallen Telephone Pole, Low Wires Close Busy Road In Northern Westchester
A fallen telephone pole is causing authorities to divert traffic from a busy main road in Northern Westchester. South Bedford Road (Route 172) in Mount Kisco was closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 16 because of low-hanging power lines caused by the fallen pole, Westchester County Police announced around 4 p.m. The pole fell in the area of the Northern Westchester Professional Park located at 103-105 South Bedford Road. Detours have been put into place for commuters. Police added that traffic delays are also occurring on Route 117 both north and south of Northern Westc…
Police & Fire
Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Reopens After Crash Amid Icy Conditions
This story has been updated. Police have reopened a main road in Northern Westchester after a crash in the midst of icy conditions late Friday morning, Jan. 27. The crash took place in Chappaqua on South Bedford Road (Route 117) between Smith Street and South Greeley Avenue, where a "personal injury auto accident" happened, according to authorities. South Bedford Road was closed between South Greeley Avenue and Apple Hill Lane. It was announced to be reopened around 2:40 p.m. The New Castle Police Department had warned commuters of "icy and hazardous" road conditions in the are…
Business
'Amazingly Good Food': New Mexican Restaurant Cited As One Of Northern Westchester's Best
A restaurant in Northern Westchester is continuing to receive rave reviews from visitors, who are saying it has some of the best Mexican food in the area. Earlier Report - Brand-New Mount Kisco Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes Mexican Fiesta Taqueria, which opened in September 2022 and is located in Mount Kisco at 360 North Bedford Rd. (Route 117), is known for dishes such as tacos, burritos, nachos, and taco salads that are made with an authentic touch. Visitors of the restaurant said online that they were amazed by the quality of the re…
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Man Caught After Police Chase Ends In Crash By Westchester County Highway: Police
After his attempt to avoid police ended in a crash near a Westchester County highway, a man has been charged with fleeing authorities and stealing mail, police said. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, around 1:20 a.m., members of the Pleasantville Police Department reported that a white SUV with a temporary tag from out-of-state had refused to stop after authorities had attempted to pull it over for a traffic violation on Route 117, according to police. Later on, a Westchester County police officer saw the SUV traveling in Yonkers southbound on the Sprain Brook Parkway near Jackson Avenue…
Business
'The Go-To': Beloved Northern Westchester 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…
Police & Fire
Wanted Man Sets Off Search By 3 Police Agencies In Northern Westchester
A man wanted by the New York City Police was spotted in Northern Westchester County, setting off a search by three agencies. The incident began in Mount Kisco when the Westchester County Police's Real Time Crime Center broadcast an alert that a vehicle wanted by the NYPD was operating on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Mount Kisco around 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6. Officers determined that the vehicle, a white Honda Pilot with Georgia plates, had exited at Kisco Avenue and was traveling in the village, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Officers canvassed the…
News
Downed Wires Cause Closure Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway
A busy roadway in Northern Westchester is closed due to downed wires. The closure, repeated just before 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, is in Chappaqua on Route 117 (Bedford Routh) in both directions in the area of Kathleen Lane near the Mount Kisco border. Traffic is being detoured down Kathleen Lane to Armonk Road, New Castle Police say. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
News
Officials Announce Upcoming 2-Week Road Closure In Northern Westchester
State officials issued an alert about an upcoming two-week-long road closure in Northern Westchester. Route 128 is set to close between Sands Mill Road and Wampus Lakes Drive in North Castle beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The road closure, which is being implemented to facilitate a culvert replacement, will last through Monday, Oct. 3, officials said. Motorists should follow the posted detour using Route 117, Route 120, and Route 22 as an alternate, according to the announcement.
Police & Fire
Car Plows Into Northern Westchester Store
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.
Traffic
Expect Delays: Route 117 Construction Involves Lane Closures
A busy Northern Westchester roadway will be temporarily closed as crews prepare to perform an extensive project on Route 117. Roadwork on Route 117 at Roaring Brook Road in Chappaqua that started at 8 a.m. will continue to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, as crews perform work in the area, likely leading to delays for motorists. During the construction work, Roaring Brook Road will be closed from the entrance of the Horace Greeley High School to Route 117. According to the New Castle Police Department, the work being done on Wednesday will require lane closures, road saw cutting and road exca…
News
Cortlandt Man Admits To Attempting To Abduct Woman At Gunpoint
A 23-year-old man has admitted to pulling a gun out and demanding a woman get into her car as he attempted to abduct her on the side of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester. Cortlandt resident Kyle Gregg has admitted to the attempted kidnapping of a woman in Mount Kisco in January. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that Gregg pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted kidnapping and criminal possession of a weapon following his arrest on Jan. 7. According to police, shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, the woman was walking southbound on North B…
Police & Fire
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…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Only One Lane Open Due To Route 117 Roadwork
Motorists should expect delays on a busy stretch of Route 117 in Northern Westchester on Wednesday, Jan. 9 due to roadwork. Flaggers are on scene as just one lane of Bedford Road is open at Roaring Brook Road in C Delays should last through the early afternoon, New Castle Police said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
New Whole Foods Opening Date Expected This Week
Answers may be coming soon as local officials continue to debate the traffic problems surrounding Chappaqua Crossings and the now-delayed grand opening of Whole Foods in the area. Whole Foods was originally scheduled to today, on Wednesday, Dec. 12, but that had to be delayed as officials cited traffic and safety concerns. Traffic has been a concern on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting developers to seek outside solutions. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road was not ready for the scheduled opening. In response, developers are seek…
News
Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed
Officials are hitting the brakes on the much-anticipated grand opening of Whole Foods at Chappaqua Crossing. Citing traffic and safety concerns, the New Castle Town Board and Planning Board have voted to postpone the grand opening, which was planned for Wednesday, Dec. 12. No additional information has been released about a new opening date. Traffic has been a concern on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting developers to seek outside solutions. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road will not be ready for the opening on Dec. 12. In response, develope…
News
Solutions Sought For Route 117 Traffic Jams At Chappaqua Crossing
With holiday shopping heating up and a new Whole Foods store coming to town, motorists and residents in the area have noticed an uptick in traffic on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting a call for a solution. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road will not be ready in time for the Wednesday, Dec. 12 opening of Whole Foods, according to a lohud report. In response, developers are instead proposing an alternate temporary solution that would allow cars to pass without waiting for the turn, alleviating some of the traffic in the area. Traffic has becom…
Traffic
Route 9A Closure Scheduled
There will be weekend lane closures on Route 9A in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, there will be a lane closed in Mount Pleasant between Route 141 and Route 117. Officials said that motorists can expect delays, and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Flaggers will be in the area to assist with the flow of traffic.
Police & Fire
High-Speed Chase, Crash Injures Officer, Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester
This story has been updated. A high-speed police chase that ended with a crash has closed a major Westchester County roadway in two towns and injured a police officer, according to the Westchester County Police. The chase began around 11:30 a.m. Friday when a Westchester County Police officer received a notice that a car passing him on the Sawmill River Road in Mount Pleasant was wanted for a number of vehicle burglaries in Bethlehem, near Albany, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The officer stopped the vehicle, which then sped away with two people inside, …
Business
Zoning OK'd For Mount Kisco ShopRite
The Mount Kisco Board of Trustees has approved zone changes at 333 North Bedford Road that may pave the way for a new ShopRite supermarket and family recreation centers.A curling rink and obstacle course are two new options for the rezoned parcel -- which already offers indoor go-kart racing, bowling and a trampoline park. The site is owned by Diamond Properties, a commercial real estate company. Diamond Properties requested zoning changes to reverse vacancies in its 600,000-square-foot space along a 1.4-mile stretch located behind a Toyota dealer and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A ShopRite and…
News
Gas Main Replacement, Repaving Affects Traffic In Pleasantville, Thornwood
Marble Avenue in Pleasantville and Thornwood is one of the worst pothole-filled routes in Westchester. So it's good news for area residents and motorists who frequent businesses, including McDonalds and local shopping centers, that a major utility project will result in a county-paid repaving of the avenue. The bad news is gas line work by Con Edison is expected to disrupt traffic at and near Saw Mill River Parkway exit 27 in Thornwood and Route 117 in Pleasantville for he next four months. Con Edison plans to begin replacing gas mains starting this week on Marble Avenue from the Saw Mill P…
Business
Mount Kisco Eyes Zoning Change To Make Way For New ShopRite
The Mount Kisco Village Board agreed last week to draft a zoning text change that would allow a ShopRite supermarket to be constructed in the Diamond Properties complex on North Bedford Road, according to this report by The Examiner News. Prior news coverage by Daily Voice can be found by clicking here. Village officials expressed support for the project would see the supermarket open at 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples on the Diamond Brothers property. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. Village trustees instr…
Traffic
Taconic Parkway Lanes Closures Scheduled
Motorists planning on traveling on the Taconic State Parkway on Saturday, Feb. 3 may see delays as crews complete roadwork in Mount Pleasant. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that the southbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway will be closed between Route 117 and the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant for several hours while crews perform maintenance. The lane closures are expected to last from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists can expect delays in the area. There will be signage posted and motorists have been advised to follow the in…
Business
Mount Kisco Officials Support Proposed ShopRite Move From Bedford Hills
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A proposed ShopRite that would move to Mount Kisco from Bedford Hills is starting to gain momentum. Village officials expressed support for the project at a meeting last week which would see the supermarket open at 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples on the Diamond Brothers property. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. The current zoning does not permit a supermarket but Planning Board trustee Ralph Vigliotti, Mayor Gina Picinich, and Trustee Peter Grunthel all expressed their support for a zoni…
Business
ShopRite Could Be Opening New Northern Westchester Store
A new ShopRite could soon be coming to Northern Westchester. The Village of Mount Kisco is hosting a joint village board and planning board meeting Thursday, Jan.18 to discuss plans for bringing the supermarket to 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. "The current zoning doesn't permit for it," Mayor Gina Picinich said. "We want to discuss what's best for the community. We want to work together to help simplify the process." The joint meeting will also discuss …
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