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AD At School District In Westchester Accused Of 'Sextortion' Of Teen AD At School District In Westchester Accused Of 'Sextortion' Of Teen
AD At School District In Westchester Accused Of 'Sextortion' Of Teen This story has been updated. An athletic director at a school district in Westchester County has been arrested and charged in connection with allegedly extorting a teenager to send sexually explicit images and videos. Thomas James Puccini, 28 years old and employed as the Interim Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics by the Eastchester Union Free School District, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 1. He was charged with felony grand larceny in the fourth degree and was arraigned in White Plains City Court by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Puccini has been pla…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Retired Officer, Former Athletics Director From Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed' Retired Officer, Former Athletics Director From Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed'
Retired Officer, Former Athletics Director From Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed' A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its retired officers who committed himself to helping young athletes for decades.  The Eastchester Police Department announced the death of retired Officer Alex Bonci on Monday, July 22. His age was not released.  An over 40-year veteran of the department, Bonci served from 1979 until his retirement in 2020.  In addition to his career as a police officer, Bonci was also known as an important figure to student-athletes in Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Edgemont, where he served as an athletic directo…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Retired Police Sergeant Who Served For Decades In Westchester Dies Retired Police Sergeant Who Served For Decades In Westchester Dies
Retired Police Sergeant Who Served For Decades In Westchester Dies A police department in Westchester has announced the death of one of its former members who spent his life serving his community and country.  Dutchess County resident Andrew Fischer, Sr., a retired Eastchester Police sergeant, died on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 84, according to his obituary. Fischer, an Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War era, joined the department in 1964 and served until his retirement in 1987 after 23 years, according to Eastchester Police. Born in Yonkers in 1939, Fischer was also an avid outdoorsman in addition to his career in law enfor…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Details Emerge After 5 Males Try To Enter HS In Westchester, Flee After Security Denies Entry Details Emerge After 5 Males Try To Enter HS In Westchester, Flee After Security Denies Entry
Details Emerge After 5 Males Try To Enter HS In Westchester, Flee After Security Denies Entry School officials have provided an update on a group of males who tried to enter a high school in Westchester County before being denied entry. Earlier Report - 5 Men Try To Enter Eastchester HS, Flee After Security Denies Entry: Police The update was given in regard to an incident on Friday, Jan. 20, when five unidentified males tried to enter Eastchester High School and were turned away by a security guard.  In a statement sent to parents on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Eastchester Union Free School District Superintendent Ronald Valenti said that the five were identified as high sch…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
5 Men Try To Enter High School In Westchester, Flee After Security Denies Entry: Police 5 Men Try To Enter High School In Westchester, Flee After Security Denies Entry: Police
5 Men Try To Enter High School In Westchester, Flee After Security Denies Entry: Police Security measures proved effective when five unknown men were denied entry to a high school in Westchester County, police said.  On Friday, Jan. 20, five unidentified men tried to enter Eastchester High School at the school's single point of entry but were prevented from going inside by a security guard, according to Eastchester Schools Superintendent Ronald Valenti and Eastchester Police. The security guard had asked for the men's school-issued identification, which they could not produce. They then left the school on foot and drove away in a northbound direction on Route 22,&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Stolen Packages: Police In Westchester County Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' Stolen Packages: Police In Westchester County Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates'
Stolen Packages: Police In Westchester County Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' A police department in Westchester County is reminding people that the approach of the holiday season also comes with an increase in stolen packages.  According to the Eastchester Police Department, it is common for holiday gifts to be stolen by individuals known as "porch pirates" when they are delivered to a residence when nobody is home.  These "pirates" often drive around neighborhoods looking for packages that have been dropped off on doorsteps and apartment building lobbies, grabbing them, and then leaving the area before they are seen, police said.  For those unable t…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Kayaker Recovered On Long Island Sound Body Of Missing Kayaker Recovered On Long Island Sound
Body Of Missing Kayaker Recovered On Long Island Sound The US Coast Guard recovered the body of a missing area kayaker in the waters of Long Island Sound during a powerful Nor'easter.  The kayaker, 45-year-old Laurence Broderick, reportedly left Hempstead in his red kayak at approximately 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, en route to Mamaroneck, in Southern Westchester County, and was reported overdue early Tuesday, Oct. 26 by his mother. Earlier report: Missing Westchester Kayaker Reportedly Found Dead In Water According to the US Coast Guard, later Tuesday morning, his kayak was found containing his cell phone on Glen Island Beach in New Roc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Westchester Kayaker Reportedly Found Dead In Water Missing Westchester Kayaker Reportedly Found Dead In Water
Missing Westchester Kayaker Reportedly Found Dead In Water A kayaker from Westchester who went missing on the Long Island Sound was reportedly found dead in the water and brought back to the area by police. Officials said a 45-year-old man from Mamaroneck went kayaking on Monday, Oct. 25, but was not heard from after departing after speaking to his family that night, prompting his family to request a well-being check at approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The Coast Guard said that Laurence Broderick left from Long Island's Hempstead Park at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday night en route to Mamaroneck in advance of Tuesday's Nor'easter. His ka…

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by Zak Failla
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Nor'easter: Person Reported Missing In Westchester During Height Of Storm Nor'easter: Person Reported Missing In Westchester During Height Of Storm
Nor'easter: Person Reported Missing In Westchester During Height Of Storm The US Coast Guard, along with several police agencies, are searching for a missing kayaker from the area who failed to return from an outing as a strong Nor'easter moved into the area.  The search for Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Mamaroneck in Westchester County, began around 4 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, when the Village of Mamaroneck police received a call from his mother requesting a wellness check. Coast Guard Sector New York received a report at 5:40 a.m., Tuesday, that Broderick was overdue from a kayaking trip from the previous night.  Broderick reportedly left Hempstead at…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Arrested On Assault Charges After Allegedly Abusing Parents In Westchester Man Arrested On Assault Charges After Allegedly Abusing Parents In Westchester
Man Arrested On Assault Charges After Allegedly Abusing Parents In Westchester A 38-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting his father at his Westchester home and beating his mother with an umbrella, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were called to a Johnson Road home shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, where there was a report of an assault in progress involving an area family. Upon arrival, police said that the officer found “an older white man” on the front yard, as well as “an older white woman” bleeding from her head with heavy bruising and swelling to her face. The Johnson Road resident told officers that his son …

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Lawyer Arraigned For Child Porn, Photographing Children Westchester Lawyer Arraigned For Child Porn, Photographing Children
Westchester Lawyer Arraigned For Child Porn, Photographing Children A lawyer is facing charges after being busted with child pornography, including images that were taken in his Westchester home. Eastchester resident Androsky Lugo, age 51, is facing multiple charges following his arraignment for promoting and possessing child pornography and unlawful surveillance of a minor. Specifically, Lugo was charged with: Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child; Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child; Unlawful surveillance. Each of the charges is a felony. The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office’s High Technology Crime Squad made …

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by Zak Failla
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61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says 61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says
61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says A 61-year old man who unlawfully entered school buildings across Westchester County, stealing various items along the way, is facing a host of charges, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Mount Vernon resident Donald Mack Bennett was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Friday, April 9, where he was charged for unlawfully entered school buildings in communities across Westchester and in some instances, stealing items Specifically, Bennett was charged with: Seven counts of burglary; Six counts of grand larceny; Two counts of petit larceny. Westchester County District Attorney Mir…

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by Zak Failla
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Parents Alarmed After Security Guard Allows Intruder Inside School In Westchester Parents Alarmed After Security Guard Allows Intruder Inside School In Westchester
Parents Alarmed After Security Guard Allows Intruder Inside School In Westchester Parents in a Westchester school district are on edge after a security guard allowed an unauthorized intruder into an elementary school. On Friday, Feb. 28, a new security guard at the Waverly School in Eastchester allowed a man to enter the building at approximately 2 p.m. after he claimed to be waiting for someone in maintenance, school officials said. Rather than screen his identification, issuing a visitor’s badge and notifying the maintenance staff - which is district protocol - the security guard allowed him to wait and sit nearby, Eastchester School Superintendent Rob Glass wrote in a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Fake Door-To-Door Fundraising In Westchester Alert Issued For Fake Door-To-Door Fundraising In Westchester
Alert Issued For Fake Door-To-Door Fundraising In Westchester Police are warning area residents to be on alert for an alleged scammer exploiting a child’s battle with cancer to solicit money. Officials warn that there have been reports from residents of a scammer making the rounds throughout Eastchester, claiming to be fundraising on behalf of 13-year-old Nicholas DiMarzo, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. “Please know that the family has not requested, nor authorized, anyone to fundraise in this manner and they are concerned that residents may be conned by deceitful individuals trying to benefit by the cause,” Eastchester Police said, not…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester
Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester Multiple fire agencies worked quickly to knock down a potentially dangerous blaze that broke out in a Westchester home. First responders were dispatched to a Highland Avenue home in Eastchester that broke out in the afternoon on Monday, July 15. Crews from the Eastchester Police Department, Eastchester EMS, New Rochelle, Scarsdale and Greenville fire departments all responded to the scene and were able to knock down the flames and limit the damage done to the structure of the home. No injuries were reported, and the home is believed to be habitable after extensive remediations are complet…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Truck Driver Caught With AR-15 Assault Rifle, High-Capacity Magazines In Westchester Stop Truck Driver Caught With AR-15 Assault Rifle, High-Capacity Magazines In Westchester Stop
Truck Driver Caught With AR-15 Assault Rifle, High-Capacity Magazines In Westchester Stop An out-of-state truck driver looking for directions in Westchester is in trouble with the law after being busted with an assault rifle, handgun and high-capacity magazines, police said. Camron Sharod Burton, of Ocala, Florida, was arrested on Wednesday, April 10, when officers with the Eastchester Police Department were conducting a routine safety checkpoint on Labelle Road and spotted the weapons. According to police, while officers were checking the box truck to ensure it had no equipment violations and proper registration and inspection, Burton asked for directions, as he was lost. While…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Fraudsters Posing As Con Ed Employees In Westchester Alert Issued For Fraudsters Posing As Con Ed Employees In Westchester
Alert Issued For Fraudsters Posing As Con Ed Employees In Westchester Although the holiday season may be over, police in Westchester are warning local residents to be wary as opportunistic fraudsters have been making the rounds posing as Con Edison employees. The Eastchester Police Department issued an alert this week cautioning that scammers have been pretending to be Con Ed employees, utilizing a myriad of scams to take advantage of area customers. Investigators said that the latest scam involves smart meters, which were introduced to New York in 2017. Police said that customers should be aware that Con Edison does not require a deposit for the installatio…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Rye Brook Police Welcome New Officers Rye Brook Police Welcome New Officers
Rye Brook Police Welcome New Officers Meet Rye Brook Police Department’s newest police officers Michael Della Vecchia and Christian Delarosa. The new recruits were appointed at the Rye Brook Village Board meeting on Wednesday. Both officers began their careers in 2015, Della Vecchia with the Larchmont Police Department and Delarosa with the Eastchester Police Department.  "We wish them long, safe and fulfilling careers as police officers with the Rye Brook Police Department," the department said on Facebook. Say "Hi," when they begin field training on Sept. 27.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Chief In Westchester Under Independent Investigation After Son Takes Gun Police Chief In Westchester Under Independent Investigation After Son Takes Gun
Police Chief In Westchester Under Independent Investigation After Son Takes Gun A hearing officer from Mount Pleasant has been hired to further investigate Eastchester Police Chief Timothy Bonci, whose son allegedly took his father’s gun before turning himself into police custody in July. While he is being investigated internally by two lieutenants in the department, town officials have appointed Mount Pleasant Judge Robert Ponzini to lead a separate, independent probe, according to a lohud report. The nature of the independent investigation was not clear, and town officials have not yet laid out a timetable regarding the probe moving forward. Bonci is not facing any c…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Police In Westchester Caution Of Phone Scam Involving Apple Gift Cards Police In Westchester Caution Of Phone Scam Involving Apple Gift Cards
Police In Westchester Caution Of Phone Scam Involving Apple Gift Cards Police are making the public aware involving a scammer posing as a member of the Department of Justice regarding a recent scam that is targeting local residents. The Eastchester Police Department issued an alert recently about a new phone scam making the rounds in the area, following reports from area residents who have been targeted. During the phone calls, police said that the victims were told that the caller was a representative from the Department of Justice, including a false name and badge number. Police said that the caller stated that the victim's social security number had been st…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Indicted For Stealing More Than $500K Cash, Jewels In Westchester Two Indicted For Stealing More Than $500K Cash, Jewels In Westchester
Two Indicted For Stealing More Than $500K Cash, Jewels In Westchester Two men were arraigned this week on charges from two incidents including the theft of more than $500,000 in cash and jewelry in Westchester. The burglary occurred at an Eastchester apartment in April, according to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr.  Indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury were Asan Sefuloski, 27, and Morris Santaniello, 54, both of the Bronx.  Both were charged with two counts of second-degree burglary and second-degree grand larceny, all Class C felonies. On April 9, the indictment alleges, Santaniello and Sefuloski broke into a Garth Road …

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Alert Issued For Fox Sightings In Westchester Alert Issued For Fox Sightings In Westchester
Alert Issued For Fox Sightings In Westchester There has been a series of fox sightings in the area, leading to concerns for certain residents who spotted the animals. The Eastchester Police Department issued an alert this week following several reported sightings in the north end of town. Citing their close proximity to several wooded areas, police said that “our town is subject to occasional sightings of wildlife that may seem non-typical of our suburban town.” According to police, “as long as these animals seem to be co-existing peacefully, without signs of aggression or disease, we will typically leave them alone and encourage resid…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Westchester 4-Year-Old Alert Issued For Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Westchester 4-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Westchester 4-Year-Old This story has been updated. A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping a 4-year-old in Westchester has reported a move into Dutchess County. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office issued an alert to local residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old Richard Lazzari, who reported a move in the area of Clapp Hill Road in Beekman, near LaGrange, earlier this year. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Lazzari as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as …

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by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Air Force Vet, Retired Eastchester Detective Timothy Morris Dies At 70 Air Force Vet, Retired Eastchester Detective Timothy Morris Dies At 70
Air Force Vet, Retired Eastchester Detective Timothy Morris Dies At 70 An Air Force veteran and longtime Eastchester detective has died in Westchester at the age of 70. Bronxville native Timothy P. Morris died on June 11. He served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1970 before joining the Eastchester Police Department on July 1, 1971, through his retirement as a detective on Oct. 8, 1992. Morris was a “beloved husband of Janine Morris. Father of Timothy, Holly and the late Brian Morris. Dear brother of Carolyn Jensen and Nancy LaRocca. Beloved Uncle to Jamie Morris, Danielle Morris, Frank Morris, Kelly Alwine. Proud cousin to Tom, Richie, Bobby and Nancy Dalton a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Investigate Armed Robbery Outside Church In Westchester Police Investigate Armed Robbery Outside Church In Westchester
Police Investigate Armed Robbery Outside Church In Westchester Police are investigating the alleged armed robbery of a man outside a church in Westchester. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, where there was a report of several white men who had just robbed a Hispanic man at gunpoint. According to police, the officers responded to the parking lot of the church, where they found the alleged victim, who did not speak any English, leading them to call in a Spanish-speaking officer, while others canvassed the area for the suspects. Police said that inv…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Bust Pair Involved In Alleged $500,000 Westchester Burglary Police Bust Pair Involved In Alleged $500,000 Westchester Burglary
Police Bust Pair Involved In Alleged $500,000 Westchester Burglary A multi-agency police investigation into the theft of more than $500,000 in cash and jewelry from a Westchester residence has led to the apprehension of two men and the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Eastchester Police Chief Timothy Bonci announced the arrests of Bronx residents Asan Sefuloski, 28, and Morris Santaniello, 64, on Tuesday, who are facing burglary charges for their alleged role in the burglary of a Garth Road apartment earlier this month. On April 11, detectives with the Eastchester Police Department received a report of a residential burglary, where a safe cont…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Helps Police Spot Suspect Involved In Alleged CVS Theft Westchester Man Helps Police Spot Suspect Involved In Alleged CVS Theft
Westchester Man Helps Police Spot Suspect Involved In Alleged CVS Theft An eagle-eyed Scarsdale resident helped police track down a 22-year-old suspect who was apprehended by officers on Sunday night after he allegedly was involved in a robbery of CVS in Eastchester. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department were dispatched shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday night to the intersection of Bell Road and Scarsdale Boulevard to offer an assist to the Eastchester Police Department in attempting to track down two suspects involved in the alleged larceny at the CVS location on White Plains Road. Police set up a perimeter at Montgomery Road and Post Road before an e…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Warn Of Medicare Scam Targeting Elderly In Westchester Police Warn Of Medicare Scam Targeting Elderly In Westchester
Police Warn Of Medicare Scam Targeting Elderly In Westchester Police are cautioning residents to be aware of fraudsters attempting to scam them as part of a Medicare scheme that has made the rounds throughout Westchester County. The Eastchester Police Department issued an alert this week regarding the scam, which includes a caller stating they are from Medicare, claiming that the homeowner is entitled to knee braces through the insurance program. Police said that the caller will ask for the last four digits of the homeowner’s social security number and other identifying information. Investigators said that the scammers have been largely targeting the …

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by Zak Failla