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Driver Gets Prison Time For Hit-Run That Killed Beloved Community Leader In Westchester
A 43-year-old man will spend years behind bars for hitting and killing a beloved community member in Westchester with his truck while under the influence of drugs, officials announced. Brooklyn resident Antonio Robles Sanchez was sentenced to a term of two to six years in state prison for his role in an August 2023 hit-run crash in Hartsdale that killed 65-year-old Stephanie Kavourias, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Sept. 23. Earlier Report - Update: Man Faces New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In West…
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Patients Moved After Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Wing At Hospital In Westchester
Several patients had to be relocated after a sprinkler malfunction caused part of a Westchester County hospital to flood. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Aug. 15 at White Plains Hospital, when one of the building's wings was flooded, according to the hospital's Senior Director of Communications Michael Gelormino. Once the wing started flooding, staff worked to relocate patients to unaffected areas. No injuries were reported and all patients are safe, Gelormino said. Hospital staff are currently assessing the impacted areas to understand when patients can b…
Obituaries
Update: Services Set For 13-Year-Old Star Athlete From Harrison Killed In 5-Story Fall
A visitation service will soon be held in honor of a middle school student and star athlete from Westchester whose life was cut short following a fall from the top floor of a parking garage. Mark-Anthony Effy Giordano, a 13-year-old eighth-grade student at Harrison's Louis M. Klein Middle School, died on Sunday, June 9 after falling from the parking garage next to the Harrison Metro-North train station, according to MTA officials. Earlier Report - Harrison Eighth-Grade Student Dies Suddenly In Fall From Parking Garage: 'Amazing Young Man' According to officials, aroun…
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These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
Two Westchester hospitals have received top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report. Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2024 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report is issued twic…
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Stabs Teen In Chest During Fight At Westchester Gas Station: Police
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a stabbing that happened at a gas station in Westchester, police announced. The teenager, whose name was not released, was arrested on Thursday, April 18 in connection with a stabbing that happened at a Mobil gas station in White Plains at 1237 Mamaroneck Ave. on Friday, April 5, White Plains Police announced. According to the department, on the day of the incident at around 10:45 p.m., officers responded to the gas station for a reported stabbing and learned a victim had been taken to White Plains Hospital for treatment. A…
Obituaries
Beloved Owner Of Popular Westchester Deli Dies
A well-known business owner from Northern Westchester is being remembered for constantly dropping what he was doing to help others with no questions asked. Chappaqua resident Richard Lange died peacefully at White Plains Hospital on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 87, according to his obituary. Lange, who owned Lange's Little Store and Deli at 382 King St. in Chappaqua for several decades, was a familiar face to many in the hamlet. Born in 1936 in Wanna, Germany, Lange grew up on his grandparents' farm and immigrated to the US in 1956. A few years later, in April 19…
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Hospital In Westchester Named One Of World's Best By New Report
A hospital in Westchester has been named as one of the best in the world in a new report by Newsweek. White Plains Hospital was named as a 2024 "World's Best Hospital" in a new report released by Newsweek, officials announced on Monday, March 11. The hospital is the only one in Westchester to appear on the new list, which lists the top 2,400 hospitals across the world and includes 15 hospitals in New York. White Plains Hospital took rank No. 359 in the United States. The list bases each hospital's score on an online survey of over 85,000 medical experts, as well as public data …
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Update: Man Faces New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In Westchester
A 42-year-old man has been hit with new charges in connection with the hit-run death of a beloved community leader in Westchester. Brooklyn resident Antonio Robles-Sanchez was indicted for the hit-run death of 65-year-old Stephanie Kavourias that happened in Hartsdale in August 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 15. Earlier Report - Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hartsdale Crash Was Beloved Community Leader According to the DA's Office, around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, Robles-Sanchez drove his Dodge Ram t…
Police & Fire
4 Firefighters Hospitalized After 4-Alarm Blaze At Condominiums In Westchester
A four-alarm blaze at a condominium complex in Westchester resulted in four firefighters and one civilian being sent to a nearby hospital, fire officials said. The blaze happened on Thursday night, Dec. 7 at a three-story condominium complex in White Plains at 87 North Broadway, when a fire ignited on the building's second floor. According to White Plains Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 274, arriving crews found extreme clutter conditions and high heat inside the room where the fire had begun, which forced them to retreat into a hallway. Another engine company t…
Police & Fire
Firefighter, 2 Others Injured In Blaze At Larchmont Eatery
A basement fire at a popular Westchester eatery resulted in three people being injured, including a firefighter who was hospitalized. The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 8 just after 10 a.m., when the Larchmont Fire Department responded to an active basement fire at Bagels by Sofia located at 145 Chatsworth Ave. According to the department, arriving crews found plenty of smoke pouring from the eatery and upon entering, discovered heavy flames in the basement. Firefighters then evacuated everyone in the eatery as well as the two adjourning buildings before searching for any e…
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These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report
Two hospitals in Westchester are at the top of their class when it comes to patient safety, according to a new report. Both Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and White Plains Hospital were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report i…
Police & Fire
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Woman Struck In Broad Daylight On Busy Roadway In Westchester
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Westchester. It happened around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the hamlet of Hartsdale. The victim was struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 177 East Hartsdale Ave., according to Town of Greenburgh Police. The woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at White Plains Hospital. The vehicle, which fled the scene, was later located, and the driver was apprehended. The name of the person charged has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Obituaries
Former Westchester HS Basketball Standout, Coach Sue Adams Dies At Age 62
A high school legend in Westchester who made her mark as a player, coach, and teacher has died. Sue Adams was 62 years old. She died "peacefully surrounded by family" at White Plains Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 24, following a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary. She spent essentially her entire life as a proud resident of White Plains. She was extremely well-known and respected in the community, most notably as a legendary basketball player and coach at White Plains High School. She was the first female student-athlete from White Plains High School to earn an at…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Westchester
Although a quick response from firefighters to an early morning blaze at a house in Westchester ensured that the occupants escaped unharmed, one first responder was hospitalized as a result of the blaze. The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 14 just after 5:10 a.m., when firefighters in Larchmont raced to a residence at 75 Magnolia Ave. According to the Larchmont Fire Department, crews got to the house within three minutes of the call and found smoke and fire pouring from the residence's roof. Department members then made sure all occupants were out of the house befo…
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4 Hudson Valley Hospitals Among Best In New York, New Report Says
Hudson Valley residents might take comfort in the fact that they have access to good healthcare, as four hospitals in the region have been named among the best in the state, according to a new report. The hospitals were selected by U.S. News and World Report, which released its new rankings of best regional hospitals on Tuesday, Aug. 1. According to the report, the best hospitals in the Hudson Valley are: White Plains Hospital, which also ranked No. 17 in the state of New York; Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, which ranked No. 24 in New York; Northern Westches…
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2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
Two hospitals in Westchester have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report. Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. Northern Westch…
Neighbors
Thousands Raised For 'Sweet, Gentle' Hospital Workers From Westchester Injured On Vacation
Hundreds of people have come together to help out two beloved hospital workers from Westchester who became stuck in Costa Rica after their vacation went horribly wrong. Westchester residents Fenton Soliz and his girlfriend, Gabby Sandaire, were horribly injured on Saturday, March 25 during their vacation in Costa Rica when the brakes on their rental car failed while they were on their way to the airport to fly home. To avoid a head-on collision, they swerved and their vehicle went off a cliff, resulting in the couple both suffering severe injuries that involved br…
Real Estate
Tax Exemption Given To Office, Retail, Apartment Development In Westchester
Westchester officials are considering financial incentives for several major affordable housing and retail developments in the county that are expected to generate commercial activity. During their meeting on Friday, Feb. 24, the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) voted for the final and preliminary approval of financial incentives for two major developments in Downtown White Plains and began consideration of tax exemptions for a third, the agency announced in March. The agency voted on the final approval of $481,562 in additional sales tax exemptio…
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Westchester County Man Gets Prison Time For Fatal Shooting Of 35-Year-Old Man: DA
A man from Westchester County is facing a significant amount of prison time for fatally shooting a 35-year-old victim. Earlier Report - Man Who Chased, Fatally Shot Victim In White Plains Found Guilty By Jury, DA Says On Monday, Dec. 5, 28-year-old Brandon Williams of White Plains was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for the murder of Deron Strange, age 35, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in White Plains, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah. On the day of the shooting, around 11:50 p.m., Williams shot Strange multiple times with a semi-a…
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This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report. Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
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Man Who Chased, Fatally Shot Victim In Westchester Found Guilty By Jury, DA Says
A Westchester man has been found guilty after authorities say he chased down and then murdered a man near a housing complex. Brandon Williams, age 28, was charged for the fatal shooting of Deron Strange, age 34, in White Plains that happened shortly before midnight on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in a parking lot behind the apartment complex on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office said. Two days after the murder, Williams was apprehended at a hotel in Harrison and arraigned the following day. On Friday, Oct. 14, following a five-week trial, Willia…
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Man Sentenced For Violent Slashing Victim In Throat Outside Mall In Westchester
A man has been sentenced to prison for slashing a man's neck outside a mall in the region. Edwin Hernandez, age 44, of the Bronx was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 5 to seven years in state prison and five years post-release supervision for the 2019 event outside the White Plains Galleria Mall, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah. On Aug.18, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Hernandez approached the victim, who was a stranger, outside the entrance of the Galleria on Main Street in White Plains and repeatedly asked him to share his cigarette, the DA's…
Obituaries
Project Architect In Westchester Dies Of COVID Pneumonia At Age 49
A project architect from Westchester County has died at the age of 49. Anthony Di Guglielmo died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 7, of "Covid Pneumonia" at White Plains Hospital, according to his obituary. He was born in the Bronx and later moved to West Harrison, graduating from Harrison High School. "Anthony enjoyed design and architecture from adolescence and pursued his passion in architecture at NYIT," his obituary reads. "He loved being a project architect. One could always find Anthony with house blueprints laid out, on AutoCAD and with a pencil in his pocket." He is survived by his paren…
Police & Fire
Investigation Underway After Fatal White Plains Shooting
Police are investigating after a Westchester County resident was found dead on New Year's Eve. Shawn Jefferson, age 49, of White Plains, was fatally shot just before midnight on New Year's Eve on North Kensico Avenue, said Capt. Jim Spencer, of the White Plains Police. According to Spencer, officers found Jefferson after responding to reports of shots fired. Jefferson, who lives across the street from where he was found, died at White Plains Hospital around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, police said. Spencer said detectives were "working around the clock" in an effort to solve the c…
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Covid-
19: Latimer Authorizes State Of Emergency To Prepare For Spike In Cases
County Executive George Latimer has authorized a potential State of Emergency in Westchester as the region prepares for a post-Thanksgiving spike in new infections. During his latest COVID-19 update on Monday, Dec. 6, Latimer addressed the expected surge of new cases as the county continues to gear up the fight against new variants and strains of the virus. Latimer said that there are currently 2,867 active COVID-19 cases in Westchester compared to more than 5,000 at the same point a year ago, with 84 patients still being treated for the virus as of Dec. 6, up from 52 a week prior. "We are…
Police & Fire
Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire
Several firefighters were injured battling a blaze that broke out in a Westchester home over the holiday weekend. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, White Plains, and Hartsdale fire departments were dispatched to an active fire on Myrtledale Road in Scarsdale at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4. Upon arrival, crews found both residents of the home safely evacuated from the residence, and there were no other people inside the home. While fighting the fire, which was quickly knocked down, two firefighters suffered minor injuries and refused medical atten…
Police & Fire
IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash
The identities have been released of the victims of a double-fatal, chain-reaction crash involving five vehicles in Westchester. It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced…
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester
Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 20. David …
Police & Fire
Vehicle Falls 25 Feet On Hutchinson River Parkway To Roadway Below, Killing Driver, Police Say
A motorist was killed when his car flipped over a concrete barrier on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County and fell about 25 feet onto another roadway. The 2002 Ford Ranger was traveling northbound at 9 p.m., Saturday, June 19, when the driver lost control, spun out, and struck the barrier, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The vehicle then toppled over the barrier and fell into an opening between the parkway’s northbound and southbound lanes. The vehicle landed on its roof on the shoulder adjacent to the lanes travel on Mamaroneck Avenue, in Ha…
Police & Fire
Tips From Community Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Fatal Westchester Shooting
A Westchester man has been arrested for the shooting death of another man with the help of tips from members of the community. The homicide of 31-year-old Maurice Wilson Miller, of Elmsford, took place around 4 p.m., Thursday, June 17, at 33 Fisher Court in the Winbrook area of White Plains, said, White Plains Police Commissioner David Chong. The area of the shooting.Google Maps White Plains officers immediately responded to the scene and offered emergency aid to Miller who had been shot once in the chest, Chong said. He was transported to White Plains Hospital where he was pronounce…
News
Shots Fired After Candlelight Vigil For Rapper DMX In Westchester Park
There were two separate shootings following a vigil paying tribute to the life of Westchester native and resident DMX, who died at White Plains Hospital last week. Earlier story - Candlelight Vigil Scheduled For Westchester Native, Rapper DMX Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Mount Vernon after gunshots rang out near the location of the vigil at Fourth Street Park on Wednesday, April 14. The gunshots could be heard approximately an hour after the vigil for DMX - who was born in Mount Vernon and raised in Yonkers - was conducted, with a packed house still in th…
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