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Person Hospitalized After Head-On Crash In Northern Westchester Person Hospitalized After Head-On Crash In Northern Westchester
Person Hospitalized After Head-On Crash In Northern Westchester A head-on collision on a busy Northern Westchester roadway sent one person to the hospital, fire officials said. The incident happened on Monday, Nov. 6 just after 2:15 p.m., when first responders were dispatched to the intersection of Route 100 and Moseman Avenue in Somers for a two-car crash, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene of the wreck, first responders took one patient to a nearby hospital. Another person involved in the crash refused any medical attention, fire officials said.  Crews stayed at the scene for around an hour and 2…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: Wrong-Way Driver Killed After Hitting Truck In Northern Westchester, Police Say New Update: Wrong-Way Driver Killed After Hitting Truck In Northern Westchester, Police Say
New Update: Wrong-Way Driver Killed After Hitting Truck In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 36-year-old alleged wrong-way Lyft driver was killed after crashing into a garbage truck in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Monday afternoon, Oct. 30, when New York State Police responded to a crash on Route 100 just south of the intersection with Route 35 in Somers.  Earlier Report - Serious Crash Causes Lengthy Closure Of Route 100 In Somers An initial investigation conducted by authorities determined that just before the crash, a 2020 Honda CRV had been driving north in the southbound lanes before striking a 2015 Mack sanitation truck driven by a …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Bursts Into Flames, Causes Temporary Road Closure In Northern Westchester Car Bursts Into Flames, Causes Temporary Road Closure In Northern Westchester
Car Bursts Into Flames, Causes Temporary Road Closure In Northern Westchester Part of a busy route in Northern Westchester was briefly closed after a vehicle went up in flames. The incident happened on Saturday, Sept. 30 around 4:45 p.m., when crews in Somers responded to Route 139 for a reported motor vehicle fire. According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, arriving crews quickly arrived at the scene of the blaze and doused the flames with water within seconds, quickly extinguishing it. No injuries were reported from the incident. As a result of the fire, Route 139 was shut down for around 40 minutes before reopening around 6 p.m.  In addition to crew…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Know Them? Burglary Suspects At Large After Northern Westchester Incident, Police Say Know Them? Burglary Suspects At Large After Northern Westchester Incident, Police Say
Know Them? Burglary Suspects At Large After Northern Westchester Incident, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding two suspects who were involved in a Northern Westchester burglary.  The two suspects were involved in a burglary that happened in Somers in 2022, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 19.  Both men were seen operating a 4th generation BMW 3 Series, authorities said.  Anyone with any information as to the suspects' identities is asked to call New York State Police at (914) 769-2600 and refer to case number 10940421.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Deputy Lewisboro Supervisor Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid' Beloved Deputy Lewisboro Supervisor Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid'
Beloved Deputy Lewisboro Supervisor Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid' A beloved former town employee, husband, and father from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his ever-caring nature despite his stoic outward appearance.  Leo P. Masterson of Cross River, who worked as Comptroller and Deputy Town Supervisor for the town of Lewisboro, died on Thursday, Aug. 24 at the age of 66 after an 11-month battle with peritoneal mesothelioma, according to his obituary.  Born on Staten Island in 1957, Masterson was both a standout student and athlete and played football and baseball in high school. He then went on to continue playing baseball during hi…

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Police & Fire
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing 18-Year-Old From Cross River Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing 18-Year-Old From Cross River
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing 18-Year-Old From Cross River Authorities in Northern Westchester are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 18-year-old man.  Cross River resident Noam M. Cohen, age 18, was reported missing by his family and is now being searched for by authorities in Somers, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 24.  Police said Cohen is believed to be wearing jeans, a gray hooded sweatshirt, and a JanSport backpack. He is known to enjoy the railway system, police added. Anyone with information as to Cohen's whereabouts is asked to call New York State Police at (914) 769-2600 and ref…

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Police & Fire
Downed Wires Cause Smoking Brush Fire In Northern Westchester Downed Wires Cause Smoking Brush Fire In Northern Westchester
Downed Wires Cause Smoking Brush Fire In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester road was briefly closed after downed power lines sparked a brush fire that sent a plume of smoke into the air.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 16 around 10 a.m., when crews were sent to Lake Road in Somers for a reported brush fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving firefighters then confirmed that a blaze had been ignited by downed wires and had New York State Electric & Gas de-energize the lines while they briefly closed the road.  Crews were then able to work toward putting out the fire, which took around an …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Northern Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Northern Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby
Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Northern Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Friends, family, colleagues, and residents in and around a community in Northern Westchester County are searching for answers after police say a young doctor who recently moved to town is believed to have shot and killed her infant child before turning the gun on herself. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing following the incident at around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community
Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community A small community in Northern Westchester County is grieving an apparent murder-suicide involving a young doctor who recently moved to town and her baby. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say she killed her infant child and then turned the gun on herself around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021, property records show. A preliminary state police inv…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Update - Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say Update - Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
Then Herself, Police Say An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say a renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. New update: Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community A preliminary state police investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is con…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
Murder-Suicide In Northern Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County, according to New York State Police.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the town of Somers. Click here for a new, updated story - Murder-Suicide: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A preliminary investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is consistent with a murder/suicide." The age and gender of the baby have not yet b…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Beloved, Refurbished Local Landmark Will Be Back In Northern Westchester Beloved, Refurbished Local Landmark Will Be Back In Northern Westchester
Beloved, Refurbished Local Landmark Will Be Back In Northern Westchester Officials have revealed when an iconic statue will be replaced with a more durable version in Northern Westchester. The beloved statue in front of The Elephant Hotel in Somers, known as Old Bet, was taken down because officials discovered that it was beginning to crack, Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano said on Tuesday, July 25.  The statue dates back to 1827 when a gilt wood replica of an elephant was installed on iron scrollwork on top of a granite shaft in front of the hotel, which was built between 1820 and 1825 and is located at 335 US-202. The building is now used as Town Hall…

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by Ben Crnic