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Update: Person Dies After Hitting Tree On I-684 In Northern Westchester Update: Person Dies After Hitting Tree On I-684 In Northern Westchester
Update: Person Dies After Hitting Tree On I-684 In Northern Westchester A person was killed in an afternoon crash on a busy highway in Northern Westchester after striking a tree, police said. New, updated report - Latest Update: Man Killed In I-684 Crash In Northern Westchester Had False ID, Police Say The crash happened on Sunday, April 14 around 3:15 p.m. on Interstate 684 North in Bedford, when a vehicle left the roadway near mile marker 13.9 north of Exit 4 (Route 172) and collided with a tree, Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police said on Tuesday, April 16. Earlier Report - Serious Crash Causes Delays On I-684 In Bedford The driver, who…
Tearful Manager Says Yankees Will Dedicate Season To Northern Westchester Woman Killed By Tree Tearful Manager Says Yankees Will Dedicate Season To Northern Westchester Woman Killed By Tree
Tearful Manager Says Yankees Will Dedicate Season To Northern Westchester Woman Killed By Tree As the New York Yankees were preparing to play their home opener, the team's manager announced they will be playing the 2024 season with the memory of a beloved friend in mind.  Northern Westchester County resident Catherine Tusiani, age 50, of Armonk, the wife of Yankees Senior Vice President of Partnerships Michael Tusiani was killed when a tree fell on her car during a Nor'easter on Wednesday, April 3. In a news conference on Friday, April 5 before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Yankees skipper Aaron Boone tearfully said that the team would be dedicating the season to Tusia…
Nor'easter: Person Killed After Tree Falls On Vehicle Near I-684 Nor'easter: Person Killed After Tree Falls On Vehicle Near I-684
Nor'easter: Person Killed After Tree Falls On Vehicle Near I-684 A person was killed after a tree fell on a vehicle in Northern Westchester as a powerful Nor'easter swept through the region. Click here for a new, updated story - Nor'easter: Woman Killed In Northern Westchester By Fallen Tree ID'd As Wife Of Yankees Exec The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in Armonk. The 2021 Toyota had been northbound on Route 128 between School Street and Leisure Farm Drive, according to the Town of North Castle Police. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, died after the incident just west of Interstate 684. The person's identity has …
Delivery Driver Charged After Confronting High School Security In Northern Westchester Delivery Driver Charged After Confronting High School Security In Northern Westchester
Delivery Driver Charged After Confronting High School Security In Northern Westchester A delivery driver was taken into custody after nearly hitting security officers with her car at a Northern Westchester high school following a confrontation with them, police said. The incident began on Wednesday, March 13 at around 12:30 p.m., when security personnel at Byram Hills High School in Armonk confronted a delivery woman who parked her car in an unauthorized vehicle, according to North Castle Police.  When she was told to move her car to the proper location for deliveries, the woman became belligerent and drove off. She then failed to comply with security personnel's directi…
Construction To Begin On Upscale Residences At Northern Westchester Golf Course Construction To Begin On Upscale Residences At Northern Westchester Golf Course
Construction To Begin On Upscale Residences At Northern Westchester Golf Course An all-new luxury condominium community will soon be built at a renowned country club in Northern Westchester.  The Summit Club Residences, which will include 72 upscale luxury condominiums, will be built at The Summit Club in Armonk in 2024, according to the project's developers.  The residences, which were designed by Greenwich, Connecticut-based Granoff Architects, are being developed by JBM Realty and Florida East Coast Realty.  The 72 two and three-bedroom units will be priced from $3 million and will span six buildings offering four single-level floorpla…
Director At Business In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 57 Director At Business In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 57
Director At Business In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 57 A Navy veteran from the Hudson Valley who had a crucial role in a Northern Westchester business is being remembered for his kind heart.  Orange County resident Eugene “Gene” Guido of Highland Mills, died peacefully at the age of 57 while surrounded by family members on Friday, Feb. 16, according to his obituary.  Born in 1966 in the Bronx, Guido went on to serve in the US Navy and eventually became the director of pre-construction for Armonk-based Touchstone Builders.  Guido was also known as a loving husband to his wife, Rose, and an always-caring father to his ch…
Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location
Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location If you want to shed a few pounds and get started on that summer body, you may want to check out an upcoming state-of-the-art workout facility in Northern Westchester.  D1 Training, a training facility franchise founded by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, will open a new location in Armonk at 130 Business Park Dr. on Monday, Feb. 26.  The facility will be owned by Kyle Stover and Jennifer Lung, who have already operated a physical therapy business in the Armonk area for 12 years.  Those who visit the new facility will be able to try a sports-science-backed traini…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Putnam County, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Putnam County, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Putnam County, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…
Duo Caught With Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Pills After Traffic Stop On I-684: Police Duo Caught With Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Pills After Traffic Stop On I-684: Police
Duo Caught With Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Pills After Traffic Stop On I-684: Police Two Northern Westchester residents face drug charges after they were caught with crack cocaine, heroin, and pills during a traffic stop on a busy highway, police announced. Armonk resident Sidney Gershenov, age 34, and Chappaqua resident Katherine Oliver, age 35, were both arrested on Friday, Dec. 22 following a traffic stop on Interstate 684 in Harrison, New York State Police announced.  On the day of the incident, troopers patrolling I-684 pulled over a 2022 Jeep for traffic violations. Investigators then determined that the driver, Gershenov, was in possession of arou…
'Epic, Drool-Worthy': Hudson Valley Bakery Makes Top 100 Best Cookies List 'Epic, Drool-Worthy': Hudson Valley Bakery Makes Top 100 Best Cookies List
'Epic, Drool-Worthy': Hudson Valley Bakery Makes Top 100 Best Cookies List A Westchester County bakery has one of the best chocolate chip cookies in the United States, according to Yelp. Forget leaving cookies out for Santa – get yourself one of these cookies instead. Beascakes Bakery, located at 575 Main Street in Armonk, makes one of the best versions of the classic dessert, according to the business review website Yelp, which compiled a list of America’s Top 100 chocolate cookies in July 2023. With over 16,000 followers on Instagram, it may not surprise loyal fans that the bakery, which specializes in customizable confections, came in at number 20 for its i…
Suspicious Trio Seen Behind Pizzeria Prompts Police Response In Northern Westchester Suspicious Trio Seen Behind Pizzeria Prompts Police Response In Northern Westchester
Suspicious Trio Seen Behind Pizzeria Prompts Police Response In Northern Westchester Authorities are conducting an investigation into an incident that happened behind a Northern Westchester pizzeria after staff reported that several people may have tried to start a fire, police announced.  The incident that prompted the investigation happened on Saturday, Nov. 18 around 7:45 p.m., when employees at Amore Pizzeria at 1 Kent Pl. in Armonk called police and reported that they had seen several people behind the building and a flickering light.  Staffers added that they believed the people may have been trying to light something on fire, according to North Castle Polic…
Lost Duo Rescued From Hiking Preserve In Northern Westchester With Help Of Phone App Lost Duo Rescued From Hiking Preserve In Northern Westchester With Help Of Phone App
Lost Duo Rescued From Hiking Preserve In Northern Westchester With Help Of Phone App Two hikers had to call for help after becoming lost in a Northern Westchester nature preserve for several hours.  The incident happened on Saturday, July 22 just before 5:30 p.m., when authorities received a call from two women who had become lost while hiking in the Eugene and Agnes Meyer Nature Preserve in Armonk.  According to North Castle Police, the women had been lost for around three hours before calling for help.  Once on the phone with authorities, state police had an expert assist the duo with GPS and direct them to head west toward Oregon Road.  North Castle…
Jan. 6 Attack: Graduate Of Northern Westchester HS Gets Prison Time For Role In Riot Jan. 6 Attack: Graduate Of Northern Westchester HS Gets Prison Time For Role In Riot
Jan. 6 Attack: Graduate Of Northern Westchester HS Gets Prison Time For Role In Riot A Northern Westchester high school product has been sentenced for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.  Brian Gundersen, age 28, who graduated from Byram Hills High School in Armonk and played varsity football during his time there, was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Tuesday, July 25 for his role in the breach of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to the US Department of Justice.  Earlier Report - HS Football Jacket IDs Northern Westchester Man As Capitol Rioter Gundersen, who now lives in State College, Pennsylvania, had been charged in co…
Beloved Northern Westchester Ice Cream Man Loses Bus In Crash: Over $50K Raised Beloved Northern Westchester Ice Cream Man Loses Bus In Crash: Over $50K Raised
Beloved Northern Westchester Ice Cream Man Loses Bus In Crash: Over $50K Raised A Northern Westchester community is pulling together to support a beloved ice cream man who is faced with rebuilding his business after losing his bus in a crash.  In the middle of a busy summer season, ice cream man Rafael Arias, who serves the Armonk area, lost the bus that he works out of in a crash on Interstate 684 on Saturday, July 8 after suffering a blown-out tire.  Although he was not seriously injured, Arias is now tasked with replacing the bus as well as the equipment and products lost in the crash while also working two additional jobs. In the meantime, …
HS Senior In Northern Westchester Wins Award For Short Film HS Senior In Northern Westchester Wins Award For Short Film
HS Senior In Northern Westchester Wins Award For Short Film A young aspiring filmmaker and high school senior from Northern Westchester has received recognition for his creative short film made for a moviemaking class.  Armonk resident Ethan Sutton, a senior at Byram Hills High School, was named a recipient of the President’s Award for film from the Lower Hudson Region of the New York State Media Arts Teachers Association earlier in May, the Byram Hills Central School District announced on Tuesday, May 30.  Sutton won the award for his short film "Doll," which was inspired by the work of Marge Piercy, a poet and women's righ…
Hudson Valley HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program Hudson Valley HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program
Hudson Valley HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program Two hard-working high school seniors from Northern Westchester have been awarded $2,500 scholarships each as recognition for their impressive academic achievements.  Armonk residents Remi Matza and Kelsey Vaquero, both seniors at Byram Hills High School, were awarded the funds after being chosen as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, school district officials announced on Thursday, May 25.  Matza and Vaquero were among the 2,500 scholarship recipients nationwide and were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists.  The program recognizes students …
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster From Northern Westchester Dies 'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster From Northern Westchester Dies
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster From Northern Westchester Dies A beloved sports radio host from Northern Westchester who made numerous appearances on national television and enjoyed a successful career in book publishing is being remembered for his sharp nature and dedication to fulfilling his dreams.  Sportscaster, author, editor, and Armonk resident Rick Wolff died on Monday, April 10 at age 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer, his family announced on his blog.  Wolff was known for hosting his popular weekly radio show "The Sports Edge," which aired on New York City-based WFAN Sports Radio and often focused on youth sports. …
Man Threatens To Stab Salon Employee In Northern Westchester Man Threatens To Stab Salon Employee In Northern Westchester
Man Threatens To Stab Salon Employee In Northern Westchester A man with an active arrest warrant is charged with threatening a salon worker in Northern Westchester, police said.  On Saturday, March 18, around 2:45 p.m., an employee of a salon located in Armonk at 495 Main St. (Route 125) told North Castle Police that her coworker's ex-boyfriend had threatened to harm her coworker.  According to authorities, the man, who had an active arrest warrant, told the complainant's coworker that "today is going to be the day that he stabs her," and that he was in the area of the salon.  Officers then responded to the salon and arrested the man.…
HS Senior In Northern Westchester Wins $60K Award HS Senior In Northern Westchester Wins $60K Award
HS Senior In Northern Westchester Wins $60K Award A high school senior from Northern Westchester has earned a $60,000 award after placing highly in the final round of the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition.  Earlier Report - Byram Hills HS Seniors Get $2K Each For Being Regeneron Scholars Samantha Milewicz,  a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, took eighth place in the final round of the competition on Tuesday, March 14, school district officials announced.  Milewicz, who had already won a $2,000 award for being name…
HS Senior Wins $1K Award In Northern Westchester For Brain Cancer Research HS Senior Wins $1K Award In Northern Westchester For Brain Cancer Research
HS Senior Wins $1K Award In Northern Westchester For Brain Cancer Research A high school senior from Northern Westchester has earned $1,000 as part of the prize for winning a prestigious national award for her research into brain cancer treatment.  Byram Hills High School senior Samantha Schaevitz of Armonk is one of four winners in the US of the 2023 Neuroscience Research Prize, which is handed out by the American Academy of Neurology, according to an announcement by the Byram Hills Central School District from Monday, Jan. 30.  The prize for winning the award includes $1,000 as well as a trip to Boston, where Schaevitz will present …
Gas Odor Forces Evacuation Of School In Northern Westchester Gas Odor Forces Evacuation Of School In Northern Westchester
Gas Odor Forces Evacuation Of School In Northern Westchester A school in Northern Westchester was evacuated after a staff member reported an odor of gas for the second time in two months.  Earlier Report - Firefighters Respond To Odor Of Gas At Elementary School In Armonk: Police On Wednesday, Jan. 11, around 10:30 a.m., a teacher at Wampus Elementary School in Armonk reported an odor of gas in the building, which was then reported to North Castle Police. After this, all students and staff at the school were evacuated while fire officials investigated the odor.  No gas leak was detected, prompting the school to return to a normal day…
Firefighters Respond To Odor Of Gas At School In Northern Westchester: Police Firefighters Respond To Odor Of Gas At School In Northern Westchester: Police
Firefighters Respond To Odor Of Gas At School In Northern Westchester: Police Firefighters responded to an elementary school in Northern Westchester after an odor of gas was reported by school officials, police said.  On Thursday, Dec. 15, around 5:20 p.m., police in Armonk received a call from Superintendent Jen Lamia of the Byram Hills Central School District, who said that the smell of gas had been detected at the Wampus Elementary School located at 41 Wampus Ave., according to North Castle Police.  Lamia had told police that the odor was discovered by a group using facilities at the school, who had then reported it to the school's principal, police said…
Former Fire Chief Of Department In Area Named NY Deputy State Fire Administrator Former Fire Chief Of Department In Area Named NY Deputy State Fire Administrator
Former Fire Chief Of Department In Area Named NY Deputy State Fire Administrator A former chief of a fire department in Northern Westchester is now the first woman to ever serve as New York's Deputy State Fire Administrator.  Former Armonk Fire Chief Luci Labriola-Cuffe was named to the position, which serves the New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC), on Thursday, Dec. 1, OFPC officials announced.  As Deputy State Fire Administrator, Labriola-Cuffe will make sure that the organization's training and education programs meet the new challenges and expanded responsibilities handled by OFPC, including newer threats suc…
Blue Christmas: Holiday Parade In Area Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain Blue Christmas: Holiday Parade In Area Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain
Blue Christmas: Holiday Parade In Area Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain An inclement weather forecast has dampened the Christmas spirit by causing a Northern Westchester holiday-themed parade to be canceled for the second time.  The Frosty Parade in Armonk scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 is now canceled because of expected rainfall, according to the North Castle Police Department.  Related story: More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds The parade celebrates Frosty the Snowman's "annual homecoming" to Armonk, which is the former home of the snowman-themed holiday song's lyricist, Steve Nelson, accor…
Bobcat Sighting Reported In Area Bobcat Sighting Reported In Area
Bobcat Sighting Reported In Area A resident of Northern Westchester received a rare visit from a wild feline.  Armonk resident John Dunn sighted a bobcat in his front yard at his home on Byram Brook Place on Sunday, Nov. 27, he said.  The sighting is unusual, as bobcats prefer areas without continuous human population centers, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). However, the organization notes that sometimes the cats will use habitats located by humans if it is not isolated by urban development.  According to the NY DEC, bobcats occupy around 13,500 square miles of New …
Two High School Seniors In Area To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities Two High School Seniors In Area To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities
Two High School Seniors In Area To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities Two high school star lacrosse athletes from Northern Westchester will be bringing their talents to Division I universities.  Armonk natives Gavin Javorsky and Sean Siegel, who are currently seniors at Byram Hills High School, committed to colleges during a ceremonial signing day ceremony in the school's lecture hall on Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Byram Hills Central School District. Javorsky, who plays attack, will play lacrosse at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, while Siegel, a midfielder, will play at the University of Richmon…
Man Found Suffering Medical Emergency Next To Crashed Jeep In Area: Police Man Found Suffering Medical Emergency Next To Crashed Jeep In Area: Police
Man Found Suffering Medical Emergency Next To Crashed Jeep In Area: Police A man was taken to the hospital after he was found passed out next to his crashed vehicle in Northern Westchester, police said.  On Saturday, Nov. 12 around 3:10 p.m., police received a call that a person was passed out next to a crashed brown Jeep on Route 128 in Armonk, according to North Castle Police.  Police then contacted the Armonk Fire Department, which had also received a report of an accident at the same location with an unconscious man at the scene, and officers responded to the scene along with fire department members, police said.  Upon arriving, CPR was given t…
Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Area American Legion Hall: Police Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Area American Legion Hall: Police
Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Area American Legion Hall: Police A police department came to the aid of a minor who suffered a fall likely caused by a seizure at a Northern Westchester American Legion Hall, authorities said.  On Saturday, Nov. 12, around 4:30 p.m., several adults brought an injured juvenile into North Castle Police headquarters after they suffered a fall at the American Legion House in Armonk at 35 Bedford Rd., according to North Castle Police.  The adults accompanying the injured minor told police that they had a history of seizures, which likely caused the fall, authorities said. Officers administered medical aid to the juve…
Customer Leaves Area Gas Station With Fuel Nozzle Still Attached To Vehicle Customer Leaves Area Gas Station With Fuel Nozzle Still Attached To Vehicle
Customer Leaves Area Gas Station With Fuel Nozzle Still Attached To Vehicle A gas station clerk in Northern Westchester was alarmed when a customer drove away with the fuel nozzle still in their car. On Sunday, Oct. 23 at around 2 p.m., North Castle Police responded to a Sunoco gas station in Armonk at 360 Main Street after the clerk reported a customer driving away with a fuel nozzle attached to their vehicle, police said. The clerk reported that after driving away with it, the customer then returned to the gas station with the nozzle but did not give their information, according to police. Police said that after a preliminary investigation, the vehicle involve…
Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Area Home Twice In A Week Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Area Home Twice In A Week
Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Area Home Twice In A Week A potential suspect has been identified after a Northern Westchester resident found that bird feeders were stolen from her home multiple times in the span of days. An Armonk resident reported that a bird feeder was stolen from her front porch on Banksville Road for the second time in a week at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, the North Castle Police Department said. The woman told police she heard a noise and saw a vehicle driving by her driveway before noticing the bird feeder was missing, according to the report. Police responded to the scene and determined that it appeared the bird fe…