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Uber, Lyft To Pay Historic $328M Settlement For 'Cheating' NY Drivers Out Of Wages, Benefits Uber, Lyft To Pay Historic $328M Settlement For 'Cheating' NY Drivers Out Of Wages, Benefits
Uber, Lyft To Pay Historic $328M Settlement For 'Cheating' NY Drivers Out Of Wages, Benefits In a major victory for rideshare drivers, Uber and Lyft have agreed to a historic, multi-million dollar settlement after wrongly withholding wages from New York drivers. The companies will pay a combined $328 million in backpay to thousands of current and former drivers as part of twin settlements announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, Nov. 2. It comes after an investigation found that Uber and Lyft withheld hundreds of millions of dollars from drivers and kept them from receiving benefits available under New York labor laws, according to James. Specifically, Ub…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash One of five Sacred Heart University students involved in a horrific two-car crash in Fairfield County that injured six is in a medically induced coma, according to a GoFundMe. The collision took place in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart's Martire Building. When police arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi on its roof, Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr. said. The Toyota was operated by an Uber driver carrying four female passengers who are also SHU students  There were two admitted to Saint Vi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Northern Westchester Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Northern Westchester
Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Northern Westchester A family-run restaurant in Northern Westchester known for its delicious, traditional Italian cuisine has announced that it will be opening a second location.  Chatterbox Restaurant & Bar, which already has a location in Pleasantville, will be opening a new location in Hawthorne at 58 Saw Mill River Rd. in Fall 2023, the restaurant announced on Sunday, July 2.  The Pleasantville eatery, run by the Pandolfo family and located at 75 Cooley St., is known for traditional Italian dishes like eggplant parmesan, chicken scarapriello, and Penne pasta served with homemade vodka sauce.  Addition…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: Man Caught After Fleeing Serious Crash On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say New Update: Man Caught After Fleeing Serious Crash On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say
New Update: Man Caught After Fleeing Serious Crash On Parkway In Westchester, Police Say A man has been caught and charged after allegedly using an Uber to flee a crash on a parkway in Westchester that left two people critically injured, police said.  Bronx resident Tyshawn Bishoppe-Harris, age 21, was arrested on Friday night, April 14 in connection with a crash on the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers that happened earlier that day around 7 a.m., according to Westchester County Police.  Earlier Report - Duo Causes Serious Crash, Then Flees From Bronx River Parkway In Yonkers, Police Say The crash involved a Ram 1500 pickup truck that was hit in the rear…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Uber Driver From Westchester Struck After Getting Out To Help Ill Passenger Uber Driver From Westchester Struck After Getting Out To Help Ill Passenger
Uber Driver From Westchester Struck After Getting Out To Help Ill Passenger An Uber driver from Westchester was struck by a passing car after he got out to help an ill passenger, authorities said. The 31-year-old Yonkers man pulled his 2019 Cherokee to the side of the southbound highway on Route 17 in the borough of Waldwick in Bergen County, New Jersey, just past the Sheridan Avenue exit shortly after midnight on Saturday, Dec. 3, "when he learned that his rear passenger was not feeling well in the back seat," Waldwick Police Lt. Troy E. Seifert said. The Uber driver was then struck in the right lane by a 2018 Honda Civic operated by a 37-year-old Bergenfield resi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs 'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs
'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs For those who go out on Thanksgiving Eve, one police department in Northern Westchester will be ready to catch you if you drive while drunk.  The Yorktown Police Department posted a "friendly reminder" on Wednesday, Nov. 23, warning residents that they will be doubling road patrols to catch intoxicated drivers on "Drinksgiving Eve," an effort that they title "Operation Wild Turkey," according to police.  The department also warned that they will be on the lookout for fake IDs as well.  "If you're driving under the influence, we'll be looking for you. Fake ID's for the colle…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect
Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect Faster TSA lines, touchless technology from check-in to gate, and reduced traffic congestion. Those are just some of the improvements that travelers can expect once a $4.2 billion new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport is completed. Earlier Report: Construction Begins On $9.5 Billion 'New Terminal One' At JFK Airport Construction on the first phase of the 1.2 million-square-foot Terminal 6 is set to begin in early 2023, making room for an additional 10 gates, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, Nov. 17. "JFK International - the nation's door to the world - will soon …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Police Issue Alert For Missing Teen From Northern Westchester Police Issue Alert For Missing Teen From Northern Westchester
Police Issue Alert For Missing Teen From Northern Westchester Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing. Northern Westchester resident Kristan “John John” Lee, of Yorktown, was announced missing Sunday, Aug. 7, by Yorktown Police. It’s believed that Lee took an Uber to Port Chester before boarding a train to Norwalk, Connecticut, police said. Police released a photo showing him wearing the same outfit that he was last seen in, according to relatives. Investigators don’t believe the boy is in danger but asked anyone with information to contact Yorktown Police at 914-962-4141. Shar…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Father Of Two Brothers Killed In Hamptons Crash Plans To File Lawsuit Father Of Two Brothers Killed In Hamptons Crash Plans To File Lawsuit
Father Of Two Brothers Killed In Hamptons Crash Plans To File Lawsuit The father of two passengers who died in a head-on crash in the Hamptons in July that claimed the lives of five people is planning to file a lawsuit, according to court filings. The two-vehicle crash happened the night of Saturday, July 24, on Montauk Highway in Suffolk County, in the Village of Quogue, near the intersection of Quogue Street East.  Among the five people killed in the crash were 20-year-old Michael Farrell and 25-year-old James Farrell Jr. Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath, & Cannavo in Garden City, the law firm representing James Farrell Sr., has filed a notice of …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Uber Rider From Westchester Becomes Violent With Driver, Police Say Uber Rider From Westchester Becomes Violent With Driver, Police Say
Uber Rider From Westchester Becomes Violent With Driver, Police Say An area man was arrested after forcing an Uber driver to take him to New York when he allegedly became physically violent in Fairfield County. Westchester resident, Christopher Doherty, age 57, of Larchmont, turned himself in to police on Thursday, Aug. 12, for the incident which took place on Friday, July 30 in Darien, authorities said. The complainant, a driver for Uber, reported that he had responded to a Darien address earlier in the evening to pick up a fare, according to police. A man, later identified as Doherty, had gotten into the vehicle, said Darien PD Sgt. James …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police: Speed Cited As Factor In Crash That Killed Five, Critically Injured Woman In Hamptons Police: Speed Cited As Factor In Crash That Killed Five, Critically Injured Woman In Hamptons
Police: Speed Cited As Factor In Crash That Killed Five, Critically Injured Woman In Hamptons Speed may have been a factor in the head-on crash that killed five people and left a woman in critical condition in the Hamptons over the weekend. Village of Quogue Chief of Police Christopher Isola gave an update about the investigation late Tuesday morning, July 27.  The crash happened at about 11:20 p.m. Saturday, July 24, on Montauk Highway in Suffolk County, near the intersection of Quogue Street East in Quogue. Police said a Nissan Maxima driven by Justin Mendez, age 22, of Brookhaven was westbound on the highway when it left its lane and drove into oncoming traffic, collid…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Three Grads Of Same High School, Including Two Brothers, Among Five Victims In Head-On Crash Three Grads Of Same High School, Including Two Brothers, Among Five Victims In Head-On Crash
Three Grads Of Same High School, Including Two Brothers, Among Five Victims In Head-On Crash Three graduates of the same New York high school, including two brothers, were among the five people killed in a head-on crash in the Hamptons over the weekend. Police said the crash happened on Saturday, July 24, on Montauk Highway in Suffolk County, near the intersection of Quogue Street East in the Village of Quogue. A westbound Nissan Maxima reportedly drove into oncoming traffic, colliding with an eastbound Toyota Prius. Both drivers were killed in the crash. Police identified the driver of the Nissan as Justin Mendez, age 22, of Brookhaven. The driver of the Toyota was identified as …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Four Arrested With Illegal Guns After Stabbing Uber Driver In Westchester, Police Say Four Arrested With Illegal Guns After Stabbing Uber Driver In Westchester, Police Say
Four Arrested With Illegal Guns After Stabbing Uber Driver In Westchester, Police Say Police in Westchester busted a group with illegal weapons after stabbing an Uber driver during a verbal dispute that turned physical, police said. An Uber driver picked up five passengers at New Roc City at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Friday, July 2, police said, with a verbal dispute ensuing between one of the female passengers shortly after they were picked up. According to police, the Uber driver stopped the car and ordered the passengers out of the vehicle, at which point the dispute became physical. During the dispute, a female juvenile passenger in the car stabbed the Uber driver in t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Who Lost Leg Hailed As Hero For Helping Stranded Driver On Merritt Parkway Man Who Lost Leg Hailed As Hero For Helping Stranded Driver On Merritt Parkway
Man Who Lost Leg Hailed As Hero For Helping Stranded Driver On Merritt Parkway A Fairfield County man is being hailed a hero after losing his leg while stopped to help a stranded driver and was hit by a vehicle. The crash took place around 9 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich, said the Connecticut State Police. According to police, the crash occurred when a vehicle was disabled on the shoulder of the northbound lane and a second vehicle was stopped adjacent to the vehicle offering a jump start when it was struck by another vehicle that was hit from behind while changing lanes and then braked because of the second car. The Good Samart…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Some NY Restaurant Workers, Taxi Drivers, Others Could Soon Be Eligible For Vaccine COVID-19: Some NY Restaurant Workers, Taxi Drivers, Others Could Soon Be Eligible For Vaccine
Covid-19: Some NY Restaurant Workers, Taxi Drivers, Others Could Soon Be Eligible For Vaccine With additional allocations of COVID-19 vaccines expected by the federal government in the next few weeks, local governments will have the option to determine whether taxi drivers, restaurant workers, and facilities for the developmentally disabled are eligible to be vaccinated moving forward. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that in the next three weeks, the federal government will be increasing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses to states by more than 20 percent, and will be upping the allocation of doses directly to pharmacies by 10 percent, allowing for additional flexibility loca…

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by Zak Failla
News
College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended
College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended A college student from Fairfield County wanted for a string of killings, a home invasion and a kidnapping been apprehended. Peter Manfredonia, 23, a 2015 Newtown High School graduate, was apprehended in Hagerstown, Maryland Wednesday night, May 27 after five days on the run. Connecticut State Police announced it was at the scene in Maryland and said there were "no injuries to any law enforcement personnel or Manfredonia." More information will be provided on Thursday, May 28, Connecticut state police said. Since the first of the two homicides in Connecticut happened on Friday, May 22…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State
Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State Click here for an updated story: College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended The search for the college student wanted for a string of killings, a home invasion and a kidnapping has now stretched to a new state. Since the first of the two homicides in Connecticut happened on Friday, May 22, nvestigators have followed the trail of 23-year-old Peter Manfredonia through northern New Jersey and the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Police said on Wednesday, May 27 that a man matching his description took a ride-hailing service to the Hagerstown, Maryland, area. Manfredonia, a 20…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees
Scam Alert: Beware Of Calls, Texts From Fake Uber Employees There's a new Uber scam and police are warning area residents to be aware of it. Scam callers claiming to be Uber employees say they need to verify your account login credentials. If the victim doesn't immediately agree, the scammer will say there has been some suspicious activity on your account and "in order to continue driving, you will need to verify four out of five questions." While talking to the victim, the scammer will then send a text message that begins "Reply for verification." That is followed by subsequent texts asking for password and other info. Several victims …

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by Daily Voice
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Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting, Kidnapping Westchester Woman Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting, Kidnapping Westchester Woman
Uber Driver Sentenced For Assaulting, Kidnapping Westchester Woman A 25-year-old Uber driver has been sentenced after admitting to picking up a Westchester woman, kidnapping her and sexually assaulting her in his car before dropping her on the side of I-95 in Connecticut. Harbir Parmar, of Howard Beach in Queens, has been sentenced to three years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty in White Plains federal court to kidnapping and wire fraud following his arrest on Oct. 16 last year. In addition to his prison term, Parmar has been ordered to pay $3,642 in restitution, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. Parmar…

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by Zak Failla
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Uber Driver Admits Assaulting, Kidnapping Westchester Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of Highway Uber Driver Admits Assaulting, Kidnapping Westchester Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of Highway
Uber Driver Admits Assaulting, Kidnapping Westchester Woman, Dumping Her On Side Of Highway A 25-year-old Uber driver who admitted to picking up a Westchester woman, kidnapping her and sexually assaulting her in his car before dropping her on the side of I-95 in Connecticut is facing life in prison. Harbir Parmar, of Howard Beach in Queens, pleaded guilty in White Plains federal court to kidnapping and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced on Monday, March 11. Parmar was arrested on Oct. 16 last year following an incident in February. On Feb. 21, 2018, a woman ordered a vehicle through Parmar’s ride-sharing company to pick her up in Manhattan and take her to her home…

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by Zak Failla
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Uber Driver Charged With Groping, Imprisoning Westchester Woman During Ride Uber Driver Charged With Groping, Imprisoning Westchester Woman During Ride
Uber Driver Charged With Groping, Imprisoning Westchester Woman During Ride A 26-year-old Uber driver who sexually assaulted a Westchester woman has been arraigned for abusing his passenger after she fell asleep. Bronx resident Iqbal Hussain was arraigned in Westchester County Court on several charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger who was riding with him in June. Hussain picked up his victim at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, June 8, when she requested a ride from Manhattan to her Westchester home. She had been out with friends in the city, Rye Brook Police Det. Terence Wilson said. Because it was so late, the woman fell asleep in the vehicle and w…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Parents Of Teen Killed While Car Surfing Warn Of Deadly Danger Parents Of Teen Killed While Car Surfing Warn Of Deadly Danger
Parents Of Teen Killed While Car Surfing Warn Of Deadly Danger “No family should go through this pain. ... It’s a club that no one should be part of.” These are the heartbreaking words of Matt Mullen, whose son was killed in September after a social media stunt involving Uber went horribly wrong. Police say that Mullen’s son, Ryan, offered to pay Uber driver Danyal Cheema for the chance to "car surf," i.e., ride on the top of his vehicle. Cheema agreed, and in the process of the stunt, Ryan fell off, hitting his head on the pavement in Huntington Station on Long Island. Instead of taking Ryan to the hospital, Cheema dropped him and his friend off at …

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by Valerie Musson
News
Westchester Woman Sexually Assaulted By Uber Driver, Police Say Westchester Woman Sexually Assaulted By Uber Driver, Police Say
Westchester Woman Sexually Assaulted By Uber Driver, Police Say A 26-year-old Uber driver who sexually assaulted a Westchester woman on a ride home from NYC has been arrested for the attack, according to the Rye Brook Police.The attack occurred on Friday, June 8 when the 39-year-old woman hailed an Uber for a ride home from Manhattan after being out with friends in the city, said Rye Brook Det. Sgt. Terence Wilson.  Because it was so late, the woman fell asleep in the vehicle and woke up when she felt a hand going up her leg, Wilson said. "The woman looked over and the driver, Iqbal Hussain, was sitting next to her in the backseat and had his hand …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Tired Uber Driver Hits School Bus On Route 9 In Cortlandt Tired Uber Driver Hits School Bus On Route 9 In Cortlandt
Tired Uber Driver Hits School Bus On Route 9 In Cortlandt An Uber driver who had worked all day and then drove all night fell asleep in stop-and-go traffic and hit a school bus in Northern Westchester, according to the New York State Police. The incident took place around 7 a.m. Tuesday, on Route 9 just south of Jean Drive in Cortlandt, blocking the southbound lane and backing up traffic. According to police, the Uber driver fell asleep in the busy stop-and-go morning traffic and drifted into the next lane, hitting the Lakeland school district bus, said Trooper AJ Hicks. No children were aboard the bus and the driver was not injured.  Traffic wa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
What's Selling: Westchester Experts Dish On The Real Estate Market What's Selling: Westchester Experts Dish On The Real Estate Market
What's Selling: Westchester Experts Dish On The Real Estate Market Large houses aren't selling the way they used to. According to multiple Westchester realtors, homes that are 3,000 square feet and above $1 million, once the darlings of the Westchester real estate world, are now no longer as attractive.  Bigger used to be better, said Alison Bernstein founder/president of Suburban Jungle, a suburbs strategy relocation firm, but a cultural shift began when millennials entered the market approximately 10 years ago. “People used to plan to own their homes for 30 to 40 years," she said. "Now, they're thinking three to four years and thinking differe…

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by James Miranda