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'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Westchester County 'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Westchester County
'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Westchester County A derelict house in Northern Westchester was demolished after town officials repeatedly tried and failed to get the owners to repair it. The residence, located in Mount Pleasant at 354 Manhattan Ave., was taken down on Tuesday, Jan. 17 by town employees.  The decision to demolish the house was made because of the threat it posed to public safety. Because it had a hole in its severely damaged roof, water and rodents were able to enter the home. Additionally, the roof was structurally unsound and was failing, according to the town.  The Town Board made the final decision to de…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Fires Gun At Car During Illegal Street Race In Westchester: Police Man Fires Gun At Car During Illegal Street Race In Westchester: Police
Man Fires Gun At Car During Illegal Street Race In Westchester: Police A 49-year-old man has been charged with shooting at his opponent in an illegal speed contest on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester, police said. On Sunday, Dec. 4, Ossining resident Andres Rosales participated in a speed contest on the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant, according to New York State Police.  During the race, Rosales fired multiple rounds from a handgun toward his opponent's vehicle, police said.  Rosales was later arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and charged with both second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree reckless…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Teen Duo Nabbed In Westchester With Gun Following Chase, Police Say Teen Duo Nabbed In Westchester With Gun Following Chase, Police Say
Teen Duo Nabbed In Westchester With Gun Following Chase, Police Say Two teens were nabbed for allegedly having a weapon following a chase in Northern Westchester. The incident took place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Mount Pleasant.  According to the Westchester County Police, officers attempted to stop the teens after receiving notice from the state police they were driving a vehicle without a license. When officers attempted to stop the teens, the 19-year-old driver fled on the parkway until he became stuck in traffic in Mount Pleasant and was arrested along with his 17-year-old passenger, police said. A further investigati…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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.…

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by Nicole Valinote
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'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations 'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Several television shows that were filmed in Westchester County scored Emmy Award nominations earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 12, six shows filmed in the county received a total of 70 award nominations across a variety of categories, according to an announcement from the county. The Emmy Awards show is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 12. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none," County Executive George Latimer said. "The Emmy nominations shine the spotlight on the diverse backdrops and film-friendly com…

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by Nicole Valinote
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'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash 'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash
'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash A Westchester teen who died after a two-vehicle crash over the weekend is being remembered by his former school district as being a star soccer player and having a big heart. Jason Brand, age 19, of Mount Pleasant, was killed on Sunday, July 10 when a 2021 Honda Pilot driven by a 26-year-old White Plains man, was northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cleveland Street, state police said. Brand was southbound on the parkway driving a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle and was unable to avoid the Honda Pilot, police said.&nbs…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash 19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash
19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash Updated story: 'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash A 19-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy roadway in Westchester. It happened on Sunday, July 10 when a 2021 Honda Pilot operated by a 26-year-old White Plains man, was northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cleveland Street, state police said.  Jason R. Brand, age 19, of Mount Pleasant, was southbound on the parkway operating a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle and was unable to avoid th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway
Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway State officials have announced planned lane closures along a stretch of the Sprain Brook Parkway to facilitate roadway striping. The New York State Department of Transportation said the single and double lane closures are set for the northbound parkway between State Route 100C and Hospital Road in Mount Pleasant. The closures are set to take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, officials said. 

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
State Police Seek Assistance With Found Burial Urn In Northern Westchester State Police Seek Assistance With Found Burial Urn In Northern Westchester
State Police Seek Assistance With Found Burial Urn In Northern Westchester New York State Police investigators in Northern Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance after a burial urn was found at a state park in the region. On Tuesday, March 15, police said that hikers found the urn (pictured above) on the Stone Bridge Trail in Rockefeller State Park in Mount Pleasant and brought it to state police for further investigation. Police said that they are attempting to locate the friends and family belonging to the found burial urn. They noted that all normal identifying information had been removed before it was ditched at the park. Anyone with information reg…

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by Zak Failla
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Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley are without power after a line of strong storms brought whipping winds to the region that toppled trees, brought down limbs, and downed power lines. Crews worked around the clock overnight to make repairs to hundreds of outages brought about by wind gusts topping 50 mph, but as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, more than 15,000 Hudson Valley residents were left in the dark as they wait for power to be restored. According to Central Hudson, crews were still out working to repair 347 active outages, which were impacting 11,043 customers in these counties: Ulste…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings
Covid-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings Westchester is rolling back some of its mask mandates as the county continues to see improved COVID-19 numbers following the post-holiday surge of new infections. County Executive George Latimer announced on Monday, Feb. 14 that the mask mandate inside county buildings is no longer required. According to Latimer, the mandate is being lifted at county buildings in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and White Plains, though it remains in effect on Bee-Line buses, as per state requirements. Latimer said that lifting the mask mandate is consistent with state guidance. Earlier story - COVID-19: Mask Off …

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester With e-commerce continuing to grow across the country due to the pandemic, it's no surprise that Amazon is building a new warehouse in Westchester County. Located in Mount Pleasant on Route 9A, the new 150,000-square-foot distribution center will include 136,000 feet of warehouse space and 14,000 square feet of office space, according to Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi.  Most importantly, the project will bring about 100 local jobs -- with pay starting around $18 an hour -- and about 1,000 area construction jobs, the supervisor said. In addition, the new center, will…

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by Kathy Reakes