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Daniel Penny Acquitted In Chokehold Death Of Jordan Neely Aboard NYC Subway Car Daniel Penny Acquitted In Chokehold Death Of Jordan Neely Aboard NYC Subway Car
Daniel Penny Acquitted In Chokehold Death Of Jordan Neely Aboard NYC Subway Car A New York ex-Marine was acquitted in the chokehold death of a New Jersey street artist aboard a Manhattan subway. Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely by a Manhattan jury on Monday, Dec. 9, following 20 hours of deliberations, CBS News reports. It came days after Judge Maxwell Wiley dismissed a manslaughter charge against Penny after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the top count. The 26-year-old Penny, a Long Island resident from West Islip, had been accused of killing 30-year-old New Jersey native Jordan Neely aboard a …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks
Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks A New York judge dismissed the top criminal count against an ex-Marine accused of choking a New Jersey street artist to death aboard a Manhattan subway after the jury deadlocked. Manhattan Judge Maxwell Wiley granted a defense motion to dismiss the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny late Friday afternoon, Dec. 6, after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the top count, NBC News reports. The dismissal came hours after jurors told Wiley they were deadlocked on whether Penny was guilty of second-degree manslaughter and the judge ordered them to continue deliberations.…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs
Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Driving into New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll be paying for it. New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin on Friday, Jan. 5, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and fund crucial public transit upgrades.  Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll, with rates starting at $9 per day. The Federal Highway Administration approved the program last month. However, lawsuits could potentially stop the planned rollout. The toll is aimed at reducing gridlock and enhancing traffic flow in the Central Business Distr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Jury Deliberating Fate Of Ex-Marine, NY Resident Accused In Street Artist's Death On Subway Jury Deliberating Fate Of Ex-Marine, NY Resident Accused In Street Artist's Death On Subway
Jury Deliberating Fate Of Ex-Marine, NY Resident Accused In Street Artist's Death On Subway Jury deliberations are underway in the case of a New York Marine Corps veteran accused of choking a street artist to death aboard a Manhattan subway. The anonymous jury began weighing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the death of Jordan Neely. Jurors concluded their deliberations Tuesday evening, and will be back in court to resume on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4. Bystander video allegedly showed the 26-year-old Penny, a Long Island resident from West Islip, placing the 30-year-old Neely in a chokehold aboard a t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
New Bakery, Retailers Coming To Renovated Plaza On Route 1 In Port Chester New Bakery, Retailers Coming To Renovated Plaza On Route 1 In Port Chester
New Bakery, Retailers Coming To Renovated Plaza On Route 1 In Port Chester Three new retailers, including a bakery specializing in decorative cakes, will soon be opening at a recently-renovated strip plaza on a busy main road in Westchester.  The new businesses are set to open their doors at the newly-renovated Post Road Plaza, located in Port Chester at 262 Boston Post Rd. (URoute 1), according to Simone Development Companies, which owns the location.  One of the newest tenants to open up shop at the over 63,000-square-foot strip center is Nothing Bundt Cakes, which will set up in the space once occupied by a Kentucky Fried Chicken.  The bake…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Suspect On Run After Worker Injured In Attempted Robbery At Westchester Subway/Carvel Suspect On Run After Worker Injured In Attempted Robbery At Westchester Subway/Carvel
Suspect On Run After Worker Injured In Attempted Robbery At Westchester Subway/Carvel Authorities are searching for an attempted robbery suspect who unsuccessfully tried to pass off a BB gun as a real gun in Westchester County.  On Sunday, Dec. 4 around 6:30 p.m., police responded to a reported attempted armed robbery at a Subway and Carvel restaurant in New Rochelle located at 642 North Ave., according to New Rochelle Police.  After arriving, an employee of the store told police that the suspect had entered the store, pointed a BB gun that looked like a real firearm at her, and demanded that she give him money.  The employee then refused to hand anything ove…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies
Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies Fairfield County's Peter Buck, who became a billionaire after making a small investment in the sandwich shop that later became Subway, has died. Buck, a longtime Danbury resident, died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Danbury Hospital, the company announced. A cause of death was not released. He was 90 years old. In a statement by Subway CEO John Chidse, he praised Buck for his hands-on leadership style.  "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of Subway’s founders, Dr. Peter Buck," Chidse said. "He was a shining example of a dedicated, hands-on leader, and an integral member of the S…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules
Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules Whatever it is Subway is serving its sandwiches on, it’s not bread, according to the Supreme Court of Ireland. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Irish Supreme Court ruled that Subway's “bread” did not meet the standard definition of the food item. Subway’s bread is too packed with sugar to be counted in the grain food group, the court ruled. This all came about because Subway wanted to take advantage of Ireland’s Value-Added Tax, which provides tax breaks on healthy foods. The restaurant was denied and appealed the decision to the Supreme Court.  Subway wanted a tax break for its menu items,…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores?
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Subway will be truly allowing customers to “eat fresh” as it plans to introduce a plant-based, meatless meatball sub. Beginning in September, Subway will be offering the “Beyond Meatball Marinara” sub, which will be made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants nationwide. It is only expected to be on the menu for a limited time. The restaurant becomes the latest fast-food chain to explore plant-based and vegan options for their menu. Burger King introduced a plant-based Impossible Whopper, Dunkin’ will be testing a Beyond Meat sausage and White Castle, Carl’s Jr. and Tim …

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Sentenced For Her Role In Fatal Stabbing Of High School Student In Westchester Teen Sentenced For Her Role In Fatal Stabbing Of High School Student In Westchester
Teen Sentenced For Her Role In Fatal Stabbing Of High School Student In Westchester An 18-year-old has been sentenced for her role in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old New Rochelle High School junior last year. Z'inah Brown received a 17-year prison sentence, followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in Westchester County Court earlier this year to one count of first-degree manslaughter for her stalking and fatally stabbing Valaree Schwab on Jan. 10, 2018.  In court, Schwab's sister, Britney, read a statement on the impact Valaree’s death had had on her, her father, and other family members.  Speaking directly to Brown, she …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Survey Reveals NY's Signature Dish, Shares Roots Of Origin Of Another State Staple, Bagels Survey Reveals NY's Signature Dish, Shares Roots Of Origin Of Another State Staple, Bagels
Survey Reveals NY's Signature Dish, Shares Roots Of Origin Of Another State Staple, Bagels What's the most signature dish in New York? A team of more than 70 editors and field editors from Reader's Digest and sister publication Taste of Home submitted their state's favorite dishes as did readers from around the United States. The rundown appears in the story, "America the Tasty: Every state's best food," in the July/August issue of Reader's Digest. In New York, the top choice comes as no surprise - Buffalo wings. The dish traces its origin back to 1964 at Buffalo's Anchor Bar, where it was invented by Teressa Bellissimo. Since then, the tasty appetizer has soared in popular…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing Person Alert For 17-Year-Old Girl In Metro Area Canceled Missing Person Alert For 17-Year-Old Girl In Metro Area Canceled
Missing Person Alert For 17-Year-Old Girl In Metro Area Canceled Update: The Missing Child Alert for the 17-year-old girl issued on Friday, June 14 has been canceled. Amelia Power Del Valle is safe after being locates at the Subway at 72nd Street and Broadway in Manhattan, the New York State Public Safety Department said.  The department noted that a citizen saw the alert and recognized Amelia while she was in the subway and called 911, waiting until police arrived. Police contacted Amelia’s mom, who brought her home. Check back for updates. Original report: A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking for the publi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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HS Student Admits To Fatal Stabbing Of Classmate In Westchester HS Student Admits To Fatal Stabbing Of Classmate In Westchester
HS Student Admits To Fatal Stabbing Of Classmate In Westchester The teenager implicated in the fatal stabbing of high school student in Westchester last year has admitted to manslaughter. Z’inah Brown, 18, pleaded guilty in Westchester County Court to one count of first-degree manslaughter for her role in the stalking and fatal stabbing of 16-year-old New Rochelle High School junior Valaree Schwab on Jan. 10, 2018. She is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 1. Shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, New Rochelle police officers responded to Dunkin’ Donuts on North Avenue, where there were multiple reports of a fight involving several high school-aged s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Charged In Burglaries Of Dunkin Donuts, Subway Stores In Westchester Suspect Charged In Burglaries Of Dunkin Donuts, Subway Stores In Westchester
Suspect Charged In Burglaries Of Dunkin Donuts, Subway Stores In Westchester A 57-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged role in a trio of burglaries of local restaurant chains in Westchester. Yonkers resident Kevin Jones, has been arrested and charged with three counts of felony burglaries after he allegedly broke into two Dunkin’ Donuts and a Subway restaurant last week. Officers from the Yonkers Police Department were dispatched to the Dunkin’ Donuts on North Broadway shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, after a suspect smashed through the glass door and stole approximately $600 in cash from the store’s register before taking off. The estimated d…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Teens Involved In Fatal Stabbing Scheduled To Appear In Court Westchester Teens Involved In Fatal Stabbing Scheduled To Appear In Court
Westchester Teens Involved In Fatal Stabbing Scheduled To Appear In Court The three teenagers implicated in the fatal stabbing that left a 16-year-old New Rochelle student dead earlier this year are due to appear before a judge on Tuesday, where they will face multiple charges. Z’inah Brown, 17, and two others - Dominique Slack, 17 and Carl Booker, 17 - are scheduled to appear in Westchester County Court on Tuesday, when they will face a series of charges that include gang assault and first-degree stalking. Brown is also facing a second-degree murder charge, first-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. According to police, officers responded to…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student
Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student Three more people have been indicted on charges in connection to the fatal stabbing of a New Rochelle High School junior in January. Westchester County Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo announced the indictment of three teenagers for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During the dispute, Schwab suffered two stab wounds to her tor…

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by Zak Failla
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Second Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of New Rochelle HS Student Second Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of New Rochelle HS Student
Second Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of New Rochelle HS Student A second teenager has been arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a New Rochelle High School junior last month. Officers in New Rochelle arrested a 15-year-old suspect - whose name is being withheld due to his age - who has been charged with hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence both felonies, New Rochelle Police Capt. Robert Gazzola said. The charges stem from his actions at the crime scene on the day of the fatal stabbing. Since the suspect is a juvenile, his case will be adjudicated in Family Court, Gazzola said. According to police, officers responded to D…

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by Zak Failla
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Grand Jury To Decide Westchester Fatal Stabbing Case Grand Jury To Decide Westchester Fatal Stabbing Case
Grand Jury To Decide Westchester Fatal Stabbing Case While police continue their manhunt for a second teenage New Rochelle High School student who stabbed another last month, the case of the earlier fatal stabbing near the school is heading to a grand jury, which will determine whether or not the 16-year-old will be indicted for murder for her role in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab. Z’inah Brown surrendered herself at the New Rochelle Police Department last month, where she was booked for second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Schwab twice with a steak knife after following her to a local eatery, leading to the teen’s death. Brown…

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by Zak Failla
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Video: Last Moments Before Westchester High School Student Fatally Stabbed Video: Last Moments Before Westchester High School Student Fatally Stabbed
Video: Last Moments Before Westchester High School Student Fatally Stabbed Video surveillance acquired by Talk of the Sound details the final moments of New Rochelle High School junior Valaree Schwab’s life before she was fatally stabbed on North Avenue. The video shows Schwab and a friend at Subway on North Avenue, briefly interacting with a group of seven people, including Z’inah Brown, who is now facing a second-degree murder charge for the fatal stabbing that would later take place. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-ag…

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by Zak Failla