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Peekskill Councilman Robert Scott Filed Fraudulent Petitions: DA Peekskill Councilman Robert Scott Filed Fraudulent Petitions: DA
Peekskill Councilman Robert Scott Filed Fraudulent Petitions: DA A city councilman in Northern Westchester faces criminal charges after filing petitions containing forged signatures during a primary election for a seat on the County Board of Legislators, officials announced.  Peekskill resident and Common Council member Robert Scott, age 44, was arrested after allegedly filing fraudulent petitions during the Democratic primary election for Westchester County Board of Legislators District 1 in June 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, April 17.  According to the DA's Office, on April 10, 2023,…
Drunk Driver Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Yorktown Intersection: Police Drunk Driver Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Yorktown Intersection: Police
Drunk Driver Caught In Disabled Car At Busy Yorktown Intersection: Police A 45-year-old Fairfield County man faces drunk driving charges after authorities found him driving a disabled car at a busy Northern Westchester intersection, police announced.  Stamford resident Phillip Walsh was arrested for DWI in connection with an incident in Yorktown on Saturday, March 2, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, March 12. According to police, at around 6:30 a.m. on the day of Walsh's arrest, officers found a disabled vehicle in the roadway at the intersection of Underhill Avenue and Route 118 (Saw Mill River Road). Officers identified Walsh as the driver and determi…
2 Victims Rescued After Suffering Burns In Cortlandt House Fire 2 Victims Rescued After Suffering Burns In Cortlandt House Fire
2 Victims Rescued After Suffering Burns In Cortlandt House Fire Two people were taken to a trauma center after becoming trapped inside a Northern Westchester residence that caught on fire.  The incident happened in Cortlandt on Monday, Jan. 16 around 8:45 a.m., when a residence caught on fire with people trapped inside.  According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, arriving crews were able to extinguish the blaze and put out hot spots while also rescuing the two victims who were trapped inside. A search for more residents came up negative, fire officials said. The two victims were later hospitalized for burns and smoke inhalation.&…
Mohegan Lake Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' Mohegan Lake Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!'
Mohegan Lake Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' A restaurant in Northern Westchester will soon be closing for good, but not without one last week of fun.  Dog Haus Biergarten Mohegan Lake, located at 3137 East Main St., will permanently close after Sunday, Jan. 14, the restaurant announced on social media.  Although no official reason for the closing was given, in a Facebook comment, the owners wrote, "We truly tried our hardest to make it work."  Despite the bad news, the owners maintained that the eatery's last days in business would still be a blast. To make this happen, the eatery will host karaoke on Wednesday night,…
Man's Body Found In Wooded Area In Yorktown Man's Body Found In Wooded Area In Yorktown
Man's Body Found In Wooded Area In Yorktown Authorities are investigating the death of a man known for living off the grid after his body was discovered in a wooded area in Northern Westchester.  The body was found on Friday, Dec. 29 around 2 p.m. in a wooded region in the Crompond area near the Yorktown and Cortlandt border, Yorktown Police announced.  The department made the discovery after the elderly man's friends reported that he had missed several lunch gatherings, police said. The man, whose name was not released but is believed to be from the area, was known for living "off the grid." His body was later taken to th…
2 People Hospitalized After Tree Falls On Occupied Car In Cortlandt 2 People Hospitalized After Tree Falls On Occupied Car In Cortlandt
2 People Hospitalized After Tree Falls On Occupied Car In Cortlandt Two people were hospitalized after a large tree fell on an occupied vehicle in Northern Westchester and caused severe damage.  The incident happened in Cortlandt on Friday, Dec. 29 just after 1 p.m., when members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department were sent to Mount Airy Road West, where a tree had fallen on a car.  According to the department, firefighters saw that a large tree had hit the back of the sedan, causing significant damage. Luckily though, those who had been inside the car were able to get out with only minor injuries.  The two occupants were later taken to…
Update: 17-Year-Old Putnam County Boy Killed In Crash Left 'Indelible Mark,' Family Says Update: 17-Year-Old Putnam County Boy Killed In Crash Left 'Indelible Mark,' Family Says
Update: 17-Year-Old Putnam County Boy Killed In Crash Left 'Indelible Mark,' Family Says Funeral services have been announced for a 17-year-old Hudson Valley boy killed in a Northern Westchester crash who is being remembered for the joy he often brought to others.  Putnam County resident Vladislav “Vlad” Saban was killed in a crash in Cortlandt on Friday, Dec. 15 at the age of 17 when he lost control of the 2012 Toyota Prius he had been driving south on Albany Post Road (Route 9) and hit a utility pole and a tree, according to New York State Police.  Earlier Report - Fatal Cortlandt Crash: 17-Year-Old ID'd As Victim, Girl Critically Injured The pa…
New Update: Support Swells For  Girl Injured In Crash That Killed Haldane HS Student New Update: Support Swells For  Girl Injured In Crash That Killed Haldane HS Student
New Update: Support Swells For Girl Injured In Crash That Killed Haldane HS Student In the aftermath of a Northern Westchester crash that killed a 17-year-old boy and left a 16-year-old girl critically injured, their grieving Hudson Valley community is processing the tragedy while also supporting the families of the victims.  New Update: 17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Left 'Indelible Mark,' Family Says The crash happened on Friday, Dec. 15 around 8 p.m. on Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Cortlandt, when a 2012 Toyota Prius driving south sideswiped a Subaru Forester while illegally passing on the right shoulder and lost control…
Fatal Crash: 17-Year-Old From Putnam County ID'd As Victim, Girl Critically Injured Fatal Crash: 17-Year-Old From Putnam County ID'd As Victim, Girl Critically Injured
Fatal Crash: 17-Year-Old From Putnam County ID'd As Victim, Girl Critically Injured A 17-year-old has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Northern Westchester in which a 16-year-old was critically injured. It happened around 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 on Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Cortlandt. According to New York State Police spokesman AJ Hicks, an iitial investigation revealed Putnam County resident and Haldane High School student Vladislav Saban, of Cold Spring, operating a 2012 Toyota Prius southbound sideswiped a Subaru Forester while passing illegally on the right shoulder.  Saban lost control of the vehicle, struck a utility pole, and then a tree.&…
15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Cortlandt: Police Investigating Over 50 Years Later 15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Cortlandt: Police Investigating Over 50 Years Later
15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Cortlandt: Police Investigating Over 50 Years Later Authorities are continuing to investigate the murder of a 15-year-old girl whose remains were discovered in a sleeping bag at the bottom of a Northern Westchester cliff more than five decades ago.  More than 50 years after her murder, New York State Police are asking the public for help in solving the murder of 15-year-old New Jersey resident Alice Lezan of Franklin Township, whose remains were found in Cortlandt on Nov. 14, 1970.  On this date, authorities found Lezan's body bound with rope inside a red sleeping bag that was discovered at the bottom of a 60-foot drop ne…
Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge
Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge A 48-year-old man jumped to his death from a Hudson Valley bridge. The incident took place on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Bear Mountain Bridge near in the town of Cortlandt in Northern Westchester County. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, New Jersey resident Aleksey P. Mikhaylov, of Northvale, was located and pronounced dead at the scene.   No signs of foul play were discovered at this time, Hicks said. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office was on scene for the investigation.
Teacher Hired In New District After Alleged Sexual Relationship With Student At Walter Panas HS Teacher Hired In New District After Alleged Sexual Relationship With Student At Walter Panas HS
Teacher Hired In New District After Alleged Sexual Relationship With Student At Walter Panas HS A Hudson Valley school district is defending its decision to hire a teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted a student in another district just days before a civil suit was filed.  The lawsuit accuses the former teacher in Northern Westchester of grooming a then 16-year-old student at Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt to have sexual relations on school grounds. The tenured teacher, identified as Alex Mendoza, age and hometown unknown, resigned in June after the filing lawyer contacted the Lakeland Central School District about the claim and he was removed from the classro…
Latest Update: Suspect Caught By Mansion After Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say Latest Update: Suspect Caught By Mansion After Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say
Latest Update: Suspect Caught By Mansion After Cortlandt Burglary, Police Say A burglary suspect is in custody following a chase across multiple municipalities in Westchester that ended near a mansion and caused several nearby schools to be placed in lockout, police said. The chase was prompted by an investigation into a burglary in Cortlandt on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Sinclair gas station located at 2058 East Main St. (Route 6), according to State Police Trooper Aaron Hicks.  Earlier Report - New Update: Irvington Schools Put In Lockout After Teens Burglarize Area By Lyndhurst The next day, Monday, Oct. 16, officers from the Ossining Police Department saw …
Person Hospitalized After Car Rollover In Cortlandt Person Hospitalized After Car Rollover In Cortlandt
Person Hospitalized After Car Rollover In Cortlandt A person was sent to a hospital after becoming trapped in a rolled-over car in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 15 around 7:40 a.m., when firefighters responded to a rolled-over vehicle in a driveway on West Mount Airy Road in Cortlandt.  According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, arriving crews helped the trapped driver out of the flipped car and brought them into the care of first responders.  One of the car's occupants was then taken to an area hospital for evaluation, while another declined any medical treatment.  New York State…
22-Year-Old Nabbed For Making 'Ghost Guns' At Cortlandt Home: Police 22-Year-Old Nabbed For Making 'Ghost Guns' At Cortlandt Home: Police
22-Year-Old Nabbed For Making 'Ghost Guns' At Cortlandt Home: Police A 22-year-old man faces numerous felony weapon charges after authorities discovered that he was manufacturing "ghost guns" at his Northern Westchester home, police said.  Cortlandt resident Nicholas Zito, age 22, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at his home on Langeloth Drive, Westchester County Police announced.  According to the department, Zito's arrest was the result of a multi-agency investigation conducted with the help of the New York State Police, FBI Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, and the…
New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners
New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners Some $3 million in emergency assistance will be made available to eligible homeowners in the Hudson Valley impacted by flooding and recent storm damage. Earlier report - $3M In Flood Relief Funds Set Aside For Hudson Valley Homeowners: Here's Who's Eligible Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9, the funds will provide emergency repair grants to homeowners who suffered damage to their primary residences in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties. This funding is in addition to the $3 million announced by Hochul last month to assist homeowners affected by historic f…
Lane Closure: Route 6 In Cortlandt To Be Affected Lane Closure: Route 6 In Cortlandt To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Route 6 In Cortlandt To Be Affected Traffic on a busy main route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by a closure that will only allow traffic to pass through a single lane controlled by a temporary signal.  Beginning on Friday, July 21 at 3 p.m., Route 6 in Cortlandt at Roa Hook Road will be reduced to a single lane, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  Alternating traffic will be let through the single open lane by a temporary traffic signal, officials said.  Transportation officials did not say how long the lane reduction would last. The closure is to facilitate cons…
Sound Of Sirens: New Indian Point Full Volume Test Scheduled Sound Of Sirens: New Indian Point Full Volume Test Scheduled
Sound Of Sirens: New Indian Point Full Volume Test Scheduled Hudson Valley residents are being told to not be alarmed when they hear an upcoming test of the Indian Point sirens that will sound throughout numerous counties.  The test is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at around 10:30 a.m., according to Westchester County government officials.  The sirens will be heard in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange Counties, officials said, adding that no action is needed from the public.  The sirens were installed to alert the public of any emergency at the former nuclear plant, and the loud, high-pitched alarm would sound continuously …
Blaze Rips Through Cortlandt Home On Memorial Day Blaze Rips Through Cortlandt Home On Memorial Day
Blaze Rips Through Cortlandt Home On Memorial Day A raging house fire kept firefighters busy for nearly three hours on Memorial Day and left a Northern Westchester residence severely damaged. The blaze happened on Monday afternoon, May 29 at a residence in Cortlandt on Maple Avenue, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Crews took nearly three hours to put the fire out, requiring reinforcements to arrive with cold drinks for the tired firefighters.  The blaze left the structure of the residence blackened. Luckily though, no injuries were reported.
National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Cortlandt, Peekskill, State Police Say National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Cortlandt, Peekskill, State Police Say
National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Cortlandt, Peekskill, State Police Say A ranking officer in the Army National Guard has been accused of committing sexual offenses, according to New York State Police. Sergeant First Class Pablo Rivera, age 49, who resides on Long Island in Franklin Square, was arrested on Monday, May 15, and charged with two counts of forcible touching.  A lengthy investigation determined that the victim was inappropriately touched by Rivera on two different occasions in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Cortlandt and the city of Peekskill, state police announced on Wednesday, May 17. Rivera was transported to Cortlandt Tow…
Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt
Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt New, updated story: ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt A person was killed when they were struck by an Amtrak train near a station in Northern Westchester, officials said.  The incident happened on Monday night, May 8 around 8:40 p.m., when a person was struck by an Amtrak train on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station, according to MTA officials.  The person was then taken to an area hospital, and later died from injuries sustained in the incident.  An investigation into the death is now ongoing. No criminality is currently suspected, officia…
Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Cortlandt, Still At Large: Police Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Cortlandt, Still At Large: Police
Former Garage Owner Steals Customer's Truck In Cortlandt, Still At Large: Police Police are searching for a former garage owner who they say allegedly stole a customer's truck in Northern Westchester.  According to state police, Carlos Vera, who once owned C&K Little Garage in Cortlandt, stole a customer's 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck upon closing the business and left the area with it.  After receiving a stolen vehicle complaint, authorities set out to find Vera, who is a former resident of the Verplanck area of Cortlandt, state police announced on Wednesday, March 22. Anyone with any information regarding Vera's whereabouts is asked to cal…
Long Section Of Route 6/202 To Close For Week In Cortlandt Long Section Of Route 6/202 To Close For Week In Cortlandt
Long Section Of Route 6/202 To Close For Week In Cortlandt A long section of a major US route in Northern Westchester will soon close for a little more than a week, leaving travelers with no option but to take a detour.  Beginning on Thursday, March 16, the section of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt will close on weekdays in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is scheduled on weekdays through Friday, March 24, and is to facilitate tree work.  Affected commuters should take the post…
Hear That? Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' Scheduled In Hudson Valley Hear That? Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' Scheduled In Hudson Valley
Hear That? Indian Point Siren 'Full Volume Test' Scheduled In Hudson Valley A full-volume test of the Indian Point sirens has been scheduled in the Hudson Valley and will be no cause for alarm.  The test of the Indian Point Energy Center siren system will be held on Wednesday, March 15 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., according to the Peekskill Police Department.  The drill will test sirens throughout the 10-mile emergency planning zone surrounding Indian Point, which is located in Buchanan in the town of Cortlandt. Sirens in both Westchester and Orange counties will be tested during the full-system activation test, which will involve the sirens sounding sim…
Duo Face Charges After Shooting Incident In Hudson Valley Duo Face Charges After Shooting Incident In Hudson Valley
Duo Face Charges After Shooting Incident In Hudson Valley Two men face drug charges following a search of their residence that was executed after a shooting incident in Northern Westchester.  On Thursday, Feb. 16, around 3:15 p.m., authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in Peekskill that had been related to a non-fatal shooting incident in Cortlandt on Saturday, Jan. 28, state police announced on Tuesday, March 7.  After the search, authorities arrested two Peekskill residents:  Lee Anthony McLeod, age 40, who was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and first-degree reckless endan…
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester A long section of a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon close, requiring affected travelers to navigate a detour to get around it.  On Thursday, Feb. 23 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., the eastbound lane of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will close in Cortlandt between State Route 9D and US Route 9, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure is to allow for an inspection of a rock wall, officials said.  To get around the closure, affected travelers should take the posted detour consisting of State Route 9D, State Route 4…
Bear Mountain Bridge Fatal Jumper Identified Bear Mountain Bridge Fatal Jumper Identified
Bear Mountain Bridge Fatal Jumper Identified A man who jumped to his death from Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by state police.  The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Cortlandt around 2:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12. Trooper AJ Hicks said the troopers responded to the bridge for a report of a disabled vehicle. An investigation determined that Ronald E. Welte Jr., age 62, of Midland Park, New Jersey, left his vehicle and jumped from the bridge, Hicks said. His body was recovered by the Continental Village Fire Department, the state Medical Examiner's Office, and the state police. This investigation rema…
Person Hospitalized After Car Pinned Under Another In Cortlandt Crash Person Hospitalized After Car Pinned Under Another In Cortlandt Crash
Person Hospitalized After Car Pinned Under Another In Cortlandt Crash One person was sent to a hospital after a two-car crash in Northern Westchester.  The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 6 p.m., when firefighters responded to an accident in Cortlandt on West Mount Airy Road, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene of the crash, firefighters found one car pinned under the other and used a grip hoist to pull back the bottom car to allow the vehicle on top to rest on the ground again.  Members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department respond to a two-car crash in Cortlandt.Facebook/Croton-on-Hudson Fire D…
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Cortlandt, Police Say Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Cortlandt, Police Say
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Cortlandt, Police Say A man is facing attempted burglary charges after trying to use a hammer to get into a Northern Westchester deli after-hours, police said. On Friday, Jan. 13, around 5 a.m., state police were told by Zio's Italian Deli in Cortlandt at 2040 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9A) that someone had activated their burglar alarm and broken a window. Authorities then began investigating the incident and determined that 41-year-old Jose Erazo of Cortlandt had tried and failed to use a hammer to enter the deli, and had vandalized a security camera on the property.  Erazo was charged with:  Third-de…
140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Cortlandt 140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Cortlandt
140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Cortlandt A new Verizon cell phone tower will soon be erected in Northern Westchester.  The 140-foot tower will be built in the town of Cortlandt at a property located at 52 Montrose Station Rd., according to the town's Planning Board.  The tower will be located at a property in Cortlandt at 52 Montrose Station Rd.Google Maps The Planning Board voted 4-2 to approve the tower during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, with the condition that the group behind the application, Homeland Towers, submit scoping documents before they can receive a building permit.  Related Story - Richard Gere At Cente…
Woman Forges Check, Damages Home In Cortlandt, Police Say Woman Forges Check, Damages Home In Cortlandt, Police Say
Woman Forges Check, Damages Home In Cortlandt, Police Say A 73-year-old woman from Northern Westchester is charged with both damaging a home and forging a check belonging to a victim, police said. On Thursday, Dec. 15, police began investigating damage caused to a Cortlandt resident's home, as well as the forgery of a check belonging to the same victim, according to state police.  Eventually, Cortlandt resident Bertha Bynes was identified as a suspect and arrested. She is charged with:  Second-degree forgery; Third-degree criminal mischief. Bynes was arraigned before town of Cortlandt Court and will reappear in front of the court on Mo…