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Business
I'm Lovin' It: McDonald's In Area Reopens After Renovations (VIDEO) I'm Lovin' It: McDonald's In Area Reopens After Renovations (VIDEO)
I'm Lovin' It: McDonald's In Area Reopens After Renovations (Video) A McDonald's in Westchester County that had been closed for renovations is once again serving up Big Macs, nuggets, and fries.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony held by Yonkers city officials, including Mayor Mike Spano, marked the reopening of the McDonald's at 1200 Nepperhan Ave. which is now open for business as normal, according to a tweet from the city.  In a video produced by the city, a Mariachi band plays inside the store as patrons once again enjoy the popular fast food location.  Mayor Spano welcomes back @McDonalds to 1200 Nepperhan Avenue with an official ribbon cutting! pic.twitt…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Firefighter In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 27 Firefighter In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 27
Firefighter In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 27 A firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 27. Servando Rodriguez, of Yonkers, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 8, according to his obituary. Rodriguez worked as a firefighter for the City of Yonkers. "It has been a pleasure meeting, knowing, and interacting with him during my years at Yonkers High School," former classmate Joel Pike wrote in a Facebook post. "Truly, he served his city with great distinction and gallant bravery. His service was greatly appreciated.  "Folks, this is indeed a sad way to close out 2021, another challenging year for everyone. He will be woe…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Sergeant Involved In Fatal Crash With Pedestrian In Hudson Valley Police Sergeant Involved In Fatal Crash With Pedestrian In Hudson Valley
Police Sergeant Involved In Fatal Crash With Pedestrian In Hudson Valley A 13-year veteran of the Yonkers Police Department hit and killed a man during a crash in Westchester. The Yonkers Police Department was notified of the crash around 1:06 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, in the area of Kimball Avenue at Fox Avenue, the department said. The off-duty Yonkers PD sergeant called 911 to report that she was involved in an accident in which a pedestrian was struck.  First Responders arrived at the scene and immediately rendered medical aid to the 80-year-old male victim identified Albert Farina, of Yonkers, as he was transported to a local area trauma center where he l…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Stewart-Cousins Poised To Make History As Democrats Take Over State Senate Stewart-Cousins Poised To Make History As Democrats Take Over State Senate
Stewart-Cousins Poised To Make History As Democrats Take Over State Senate Do you know much about Andrew Stewart-Cousins? Her leadership style is so low-key and selfless that few constituents know much about her life. Yet, the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election has catapulted her to a position of huge political power in Albany. Democrats retained control of a majority of seats in the state Senate. Related story: Democrats Take Control of State Senate Come January, Stewart-Cousins is expected to become the first woman in state history to lead majority control of a legislative chamber in the New York General Assembly.  The 68-year-old Yonkers resident also is one o…

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by Jon Craig