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17 Hauls Of Waste Illegally Dumped By I-95, I-287 In Hudson Valle: Suspect At Large, Police Say 17 Hauls Of Waste Illegally Dumped By I-95, I-287 In Hudson Valle: Suspect At Large, Police Say
17 Hauls Of Waste Illegally Dumped By I-95, I-287 In Hudson Valle: Suspect At Large, Police Say Police are searching for whoever was responsible for illegally dumping numerous hauls of construction waste along highways in Westchester.  The waste was discovered along Interstate 95 and Interstate 287 in the City of Rye on multiple days, including Thursday, Jan. 5; Tuesday, Jan. 24; and Saturday, March 18, according to state police.  In total, authorities estimate that around 17 large hauls of construction excavation waste were dumped, and further investigation revealed that similar material had been dumped in Harrison along a local roadway as well during the same periods of ti…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Parking Tickets In Area Lead To Seizure Of Illegal Gun, Forged Documents Parking Tickets In Area Lead To Seizure Of Illegal Gun, Forged Documents
Parking Tickets In Area Lead To Seizure Of Illegal Gun, Forged Documents An excessive amount of parking tickets led to the arrest of a wanted man in Westchester who was busted with forged documents and an illegal handgun after his car was impounded, police announced. On Thursday, Jan. 6, detectives from the New Rochelle Police Department were notified that a handgun was found in a vehicle that was impounded due to outstanding parking violations. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that detectives then developed leads and further investigation found that in addition to the illegal handgun, multiple forged documents were found in the vehicle, which led…

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Wanted After Posing As Fire Chief In Area Man Wanted After Posing As Fire Chief In Area
Man Wanted After Posing As Fire Chief In Area Recognize him? An alert has been issued by police investigators in Westchester as they attempt to locate and identify an alleged fraudster who posed as a fire chief to bilk employees at an area restaurant. The City of Rye Police Department released photos of a man who walked into Playa Bowls on Purdy Avenue at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, identifying himself as a fire chief in the city. Police said that the unidentified man proclaimed that he was there to perform an inspection of the building, and after a brief walkthrough, he wrote two bills for approximately $480 and was h…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester/Fairfield County Stolen Car Chase Leads To Three Arrests Westchester/Fairfield County Stolen Car Chase Leads To Three Arrests
Westchester/Fairfield County Stolen Car Chase Leads To Three Arrests Police arrested three people after taking officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle along the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester to the Fairfield County border before crashing. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, when Harrison Harrison Police officers were altered by a license plate reader that a vehicle stolen in the Bronx was traveling along area roads, said the Harrison Police Department. A Harrison sergeant spotted the vehicle at a gas station near North Street on the Hutch, the department said. When the sergeant attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fl…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Citing a desire to improve air quality statewide, the Hudson Valley will receive $24.2 million in new funding for three projects that will support bicycle and pedestrian transportation. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the mid-Hudson Valley will be the recipient of $24.2 million as part of a $144.6 million statewide that will support the construction of multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, accessible sidewalks, enhanced roadway safety and improved access to public transportation. According to Cuomo, the projects announced were selected through a “competitive solicitation pr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Overnight Motorcycle Crash Woman Killed In Overnight Motorcycle Crash
Woman Killed In Overnight Motorcycle Crash A 22-year-old motorcyclist from Fairfield County was killed in an overnight crash on I-287 in Westchester.At approximately 1:16 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, state police were dispatched to investigate a serious injury motorcycle accident on I-287, eastbound in the City of Rye. The investigation at the scene revealed that Damariz D. Rosales-Beltran of Stamford was traveling eastbound on her motorcycle on I-287, in the City of Rye. Rosales-Beltran approached the I-95 northbound ramp and lost control of her motorcycle, causing her to be ejected, state police said. The motorcycle continued to tra…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
These Putnam County Towns Rank Among America's 'Safest Cities' These Putnam County Towns Rank Among America's 'Safest Cities'
These Putnam County Towns Rank Among America's 'Safest Cities' Whether you’re choosing a city to settle down in, applying to colleges, or planning a vacation, safety is a top concern. With your well-being in mind, Safewise.com analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together a report which lists the 100 "safest cities" in America and provides insight into crime trends across the nation. The Town of Lewisboro was ranked the nation's "safest city' by Safewise. Other top-ranked communities in Westchester County were: Briarcliff Manor in 9th place, Croton-on-Hudson in 16th place, the Town of Harrison in 53rd, the City of Rye in 55th…

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by Jon Craig