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Beloved Lifelong Firefighter, Former Dealership Owner From Shrub Oak Dies Beloved Lifelong Firefighter, Former Dealership Owner From Shrub Oak Dies
Beloved Lifelong Firefighter, Former Dealership Owner From Shrub Oak Dies A former car dealership owner from Northern Westchester who spent more than 75 years serving the public as a firefighter is being remembered for his immense impact on his community. Shrub Oak resident William "Billy" W. Geis Jr. died on Friday, March 29 at the age of 93, according to his obituary. An iconic figure in Shrub Oak, Geis was known for owning car dealerships such as AMC Geis Motors, Geis Buick, and Geis Auto Mall in Shrub Oak and Cortlandt Manor.  Additionally, he was also the most senior member of the Mohegan Fire Department and served for more than 75 years, acc…
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 …
Beloved Business Owner, Brewster Resident Dies At 69 Beloved Business Owner, Brewster Resident Dies At 69
Beloved Business Owner, Brewster Resident Dies At 69 A community is mourning the loss of a Hudson Valley woman who once owned two popular businesses in Northern Westchester and was known for her love of crafting.  Putnam County resident Diane Callahan-Caro of Brewster died on Friday, Jan. 19 in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 69, according to her obituary.  Born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1954, Callahan-Caro went on to graduate from Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak in 1972 before earning her bachelor's degree from Briarcliff College.  Years later in 1978, she married John Caro in Peekskill and together, they live…
Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many'
Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' The beloved supervisor of a Northern Westchester town has died suddenly, officials announced. Here's a new, updated report - Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana died on Friday morning, Jan. 5, Yorktown Deputy Supervisor Ed Lachterman announced.  Lachterman announced the news in a statement released on social media and the town's website.  "Tom was an incredible friend to so many. He was filled with energy, an open mind and heart, and a sense of duty and that influenced everything …
Clerks At 6 Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam: Police Clerks At 6 Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam: Police
Clerks At 6 Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam: Police Clerks at six liquor stores in the Hudson Valley face charges after they were caught selling alcohol to underage customers during a series of compliance checks, police said.  The six clerks were caught during a series of alcohol compliance checks conducted over three weeks in May 2023 by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The checks targeted stores in each town and village in Putnam at various times of day to make sure that they would not sell alcohol to people under the age of 21. To do this, an underage person under direct supervision by a l…
Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog
Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog New Update: Woman Who Died Trying To Save Dog In Hudson Valley Flash Flood Remembered For 'Generous Heart' The one fatality confirmed after the epicenter of a severe storm system hit the Hudson Valley region has been identified as a 35-year-old woman trying to rescue her dog in Orange County amid flash flooding and torrential downpours. "She came out, seeing her house was taking on too much water," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a news conference in the village of Highland Falls, which borders West Point, and was one of the communities hit hardest. "She was with her dog and her…
New Jefferson Valley Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options New Jefferson Valley Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options
New Jefferson Valley Eatery Cited For Unique Atmosphere, Appetizing Options A brand-new eatery in Northern Westchester is quickly making a splash. The new coffee spot boasts its own roastery, live music, and "a unique experience that goes beyond your typical cafe." Common Grounds Cafe Lounge, located in Jefferson Valley at 3677 Hill Boulevard, may have only opened its doors at the end of March 2023 but has already made a name for itself by providing guests with a cozy and unique atmosphere alongside its handcrafted beverages. The eatery, which features large windows and plenty of greenery, mixes an industrial style with modern touches, from handpainted murals to …
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
More Than $100K Raised For Fallen Yorktown Police Officer More Than $100K Raised For Fallen Yorktown Police Officer
More Than $100K Raised For Fallen Yorktown Police Officer A community has rallied to raise thousands of dollars for the family of a fallen hero from Northern Westchester, who received a posthumous promotion.  Earlier Report - Fallen Yorktown Officer Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department died on Monday, Jan. 2 at the age of 37 after fighting a sudden illness. Now, after supporting his community for many years, his town is now giving back to his wife and two young children who he left behind.  A fundraiser held by FundtheFirst, which supports fallen first responders, had col…
First Responders Line Up To View Procession For Fallen Yorktown Officer First Responders Line Up To View Procession For Fallen Yorktown Officer
First Responders Line Up To View Procession For Fallen Yorktown Officer Many first responders lined up to view and honor the procession carrying a fallen Northern Westchester police officer's body back to his hometown.  Earlier Report - Fallen Yorktown Officer Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced  On Wednesday, Jan 4, firefighters and other first responders stood on overpasses above the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown to view the procession for fallen Yorktown officer Kenneth Sgroi, who died on Monday, Jan. 2 at the age of 37 after fighting a sudden illness.  Members of the Yorktown Heights Fire Department, Millwood Fire Depar…
Fallen Yorktown Officer Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Fallen Yorktown Officer Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced
Fallen Yorktown Officer Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Funeral arrangements for a police officer from Northern Westchester who died suddenly after fighting a two-day illness have been announced Earlier Report - Yorktown Police Officer Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Kids, Wife Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department, who died on Monday, Jan. 2 after fighting an illness for about 48 hours, was 37 years old when he died, according to his obituary page.  A resident of Shrub Oak, Sgroi had been promoted to Lieutenant in July 2022 and was described as an "outstanding" police officer by his departmen…
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicle In Area Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicle In Area
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicle In Area Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused in a series of car break-ins in Northern Westchester. Multiple vehicles were broken into early on Friday, July 15, in Yorktown, in the Shrub Oak and Mohegan Lake areas, according to Yorktown Police. Investigators released surveillance footage showing the suspect wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and an orange and red face mask. Police said they were increasing patrols in the area and would have extra officers out as a result of the break-ins. In the early hours of July 15th there were multip…
Supermarket Worker From Mahopac Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches' Supermarket Worker From Mahopac Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches'
Supermarket Worker From Mahopac Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches' A Hudson Valley resident and employee of a supermarket in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his ability to make "the best sandwiches" and his love of making people laugh. Putnam County resident Michael Nardone, of Mahopac, died on Wednesday, June 15, at the age of 57, according to his obituary. He was an employee at Westchester County supermarket DeCicco's, located in Jefferson Valley. According to his obituary, at DiCicco's, Nardone was known as "Big Mike who could always be counted on to create the best sandwiches in town." He had a love of gardening, spending time with …
Lakeland School District Taps Interim Superintendent To Permanent Post Lakeland School District Taps Interim Superintendent To Permanent Post
Lakeland School District Taps Interim Superintendent To Permanent Post A familiar face is set to officially take over at the helm of a school district serving communities in both Northern Westchester and Putnam counties. In Shrub Oak, the Lakeland Central School District Board of Education unanimously approved to permanently install Dr. Karen Gagliardi as the schools superintendent, effective immediately. Gagliardi, a former Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in Lakeland had been serving as interim superintendent since October 2021. “My experience serving the district over the last six months has greatly reaffirmed my commitment to serving in this role,…
Shrub Oak Restaurant Offers A Tasty Burger, Pizza, Pasta Options Shrub Oak Restaurant Offers A Tasty Burger, Pizza, Pasta Options
Shrub Oak Restaurant Offers A Tasty Burger, Pizza, Pasta Options For those looking for a true Italian experience with woodburning pizza and homemade pasta dishes, a visit to 901 Wood Burning Kitchen in Northern Westchester is sure to please. Yelpers love 901 and the restaurant, located in Shrub Oak, continually is given four-star reviews for its pizza, wings, yep, wings, the 901 burger, and pasta. One Yelper put it this way: "Hands down the best local pizza place! There are so many fantastic options, and it really stands out against all the other run of the mill pizzerias (and we have DOZENS within a 5 mile radius)." The options are not your run-of-the…
Woman Accused Of Making Terror Threats Against Lakeland High School Woman Accused Of Making Terror Threats Against Lakeland High School
Woman Accused Of Making Terror Threats Against Lakeland High School A woman has been arrested for allegedly making terroristic threats against an area school. Northern Westchester resident Diane Harris-Hines, age 54, of Peekskill, was arrested by Yorktown Police on Friday, April 23, after allegedly making a threatening phone call to the main office of Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, said the Yorktown Police. During the call, it's alleged the unidentified caller -- later identified as Harris-Hines -- made threats that she was on her way to the school to cause physical harm to the school administrators over what she alleged was an unresolved complaint, pol…
Area Man, 20, Sentenced To Prison For Fatal 2018 Shooting Area Man, 20, Sentenced To Prison For Fatal 2018 Shooting
Area Man, 20, Sentenced To Prison For Fatal 2018 Shooting A Northern Westchester man has been sentenced to prison time after admitting to fatally shooting a 22-year-old man two years ago. Peekskill resident Demetrius Bogan, 20, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for killing 22-year-old Khalil Lyons in Peekskill in July 2018, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced. Bogan admitted to his role in the fatal shooting that killed Lyons, a Bronx resident, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Park Street in Peekskill on July 13, 2018.  Shrub Oak resident Sean Deleon was allegedly also inv…
Man Nabbed Using Fake Tag During Stop On Taconic Parkway, Police Said Man Nabbed Using Fake Tag During Stop On Taconic Parkway, Police Said
Man Nabbed Using Fake Tag During Stop On Taconic Parkway, Police Said Police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly driving a vehicle with a fake license plate in Northern Westchester. Ivan Mejia, of Shrub Oak, was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 25, after a Yorktown Police officer was dispatched to a report of a possible stolen vehicle traveling northbound on the Taconic Parkway, said the Yorktown Police. The officer located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Route 132, police said. During an investigation, it was determined that Mejia had allegedly placed a forged New Jersey temporary tag on the vehicle. He was arrested and charged with cr…
Lakeland Central School District Shifts To Fully Remote Start Lakeland Central School District Shifts To Fully Remote Start
Lakeland Central School District Shifts To Fully Remote Start One of the largest school districts in the Hudson Valley is reversing course and now plans to begin the year fully remotely after planning for a hybrid model to kick off the academic year due to potential staffing shortages. The Lakeland Board of Education announced that educators will be teaching students remotely when it kicks off the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Lakeland Central School District enrolls students from both Northern Westchester (Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers ) and Putnam County (Carmel, Philipstown, and Putnam Valley). Its district office is in the hamlet of Shru…
COVID-19: Nine Catholic Schools To Close In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Nine Catholic Schools To Close In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Nine Catholic Schools To Close In Hudson Valley A total of 20 Catholic schools in New York, including nine in the Hudson Valley, will not reopen due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  The permanent closures will impact approximately 2,500 students and 350 staff members. "The coronavirus public health crisis has had a devastating financial impact on Catholic school families and the greater Archdiocese," the Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York said in a statement released Thursday, July 9. The Hudson Valley schools closing are: Westchester Holy Family School, New Rochelle Ou…
Man Charged With Robbery, Assault After Incident At Area Station Man Charged With Robbery, Assault After Incident At Area Station
Man Charged With Robbery, Assault After Incident At Area Station A Putnam County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a man at a Westchester gas pump and stealing his cell phone to keep him from calling law enforcement, police said. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, June 22, officers from the Yorktown Police Department responded to the Courtesy Shell gas station on East Main Street in Shrub Oak, where there was a report of an assault in progress. Police spoke with the victim, who said that a man had allegedly attacked him by the gas pumps, punching him in the face and body, causing physical injury.  It is further alleged that the suspect - la…
Videos Of Lakeland CSD Students Using Racist Language Under Investigation Videos Of Lakeland CSD Students Using Racist Language Under Investigation
Videos Of Lakeland CSD Students Using Racist Language Under Investigation An investigation is underway after an area school district became aware of videos featuring "racially insensitive language" by students. The videos, currently circulating on social media among Northern Westchester students in the Lakeland Central School District who attend Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak and Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor came to the attention of district officials earlier this week, the district said on Wednesday, June 3. "Based on initial findings, these incidents appear to have taken place in the past, several years ago, and are now being recirculated," sa…
'The Day The World Changed,' Hudson Valley Girl Reflects On COVID-19 'The Day The World Changed,' Hudson Valley Girl Reflects On COVID-19
'The Day The World Changed,' Hudson Valley Girl Reflects On Covid-19 The following are thoughts on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from a 12-year-old Northern Westchester County resident: Alexandria Pryzgoda, a student at the Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School in Shrub Oak: We went home joking, we thought it would never get this bad, we thought staying home would be fun.   Boy were we wrong. We were told not to go to school, we were told it would be for about a week.   We left New York to stay safe, to keep me safe. We went to New Hampshire, it was safer there. We could still go outside, to the beach, and to the store,…
Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes
Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes Local officials have teamed with the FBI following a series of acts of vandalism through the town Yorktown that may be classified as hate crimes because houses of worship were included. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 4, on both private and town property, said Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater and Police Chief Robert Noble. Officials said the damage included four shattered glass doors at the Yorktown Stage, a toppled menorah at Veterans’ Field and multiple windows were broken at the John C. Hart Memorial Library.  In addition, windows a…
Man, 20, Admits To Role In 2018 Fatal Shooting Man, 20, Admits To Role In 2018 Fatal Shooting
Man, 20, Admits To Role In 2018 Fatal Shooting A Northern Westchester man admitted to his role in the fatal soothing of a man last summer. Peekskill resident Demetrius Bogan, 20, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing 22-year-old Khalil Lyons in Peekskill in July, 2018, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced. Bogan admitted to his role in the fatal shooting that killed Lyons, a Bronx resident, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Park Street in Peekskill on July 13 last year. Shrub Oak resident Sean Deleon was allegedly also involved, and a third suspect, Yaro Gaddy Waller, was also charged with hindering the…
Passenger From Carmel Found With Heroin In Mahopac Stop, Sheriff Says Passenger From Carmel Found With Heroin In Mahopac Stop, Sheriff Says
Passenger From Carmel Found With Heroin In Mahopac Stop, Sheriff Says A man from Carmel is facing drug charges after being busted with alleged heroin while he was a passenger in a car that was stopped for a violation in Mahopac over the summer, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department announced. Members of the Narcotics Enforcement Unit on patrol in Mahopac stopped Shrub Oak resident Jay Seton, 36, when he was spotted making a traffic violation, prompting a police stop, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office reported on Friday, Sept. 13. During the stop, it was determined that Seton had a suspended driver’s license, and his passenger, Steven Vukaj, 32, was in posse…
Two Putnam Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Two Putnam Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Two Putnam Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over Memorial Day Weekend, removing more than two dozen motorists for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. The 27 area residents charged over the weekend include: Westchester County On Saturday, May 25, State Police from Brewster arrested Lawrence C. Marquez, 27, of South Salem, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 25, State Police f…
Lawsuit: Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student After Lakeland Contest Lawsuit: Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student After Lakeland Contest
Lawsuit: Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student After Lakeland Contest A 14-year-old  left his prestigious private school after coaches on the debate team accused him of selling out a recent contest, according to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court. The former student at Kugnus ACTS Academy in Closter, New Jersey, faced "false, malicious and defamatory" from a debate coach after losing in the second round of a contest last month in the Lakeland Westchester Classic at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, NorthJersey.com reports. The teen was accused of sharing strategies and files with a friend on the opposing Manhattan team, who “possessed…
Shrub Oak Man, 28, Faces DWI Charge After Traffic Stop Shrub Oak Man, 28, Faces DWI Charge After Traffic Stop
Shrub Oak Man, 28, Faces DWI Charge After Traffic Stop A man from Shrub Oak is facing DWI charges after he was pulled over for a traffic infraction, police say. A Yorktown police officer initiated a traffic stop on Glen Road on Saturday, March 16 around 3:30 a.m. The officer pulled the vehicle over after observing the driver fail to keep right while driving with an obstructed view. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 28-year-old Oliverio Mejia, Jr. of Shrub Oak, was allegedly driving while intoxicated. Mejia, Jr. was arrested, transported to Yorktown Police Department and charged with the following: Driving while in…
Putnam Teen Killed By Gunshot Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games Putnam Teen Killed By Gunshot Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games
Putnam Teen Killed By Gunshot Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games The 17-year-old who died after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound is being remembered for his love of the outdoors and video games. The announcement of the incident, which occurred on Friday, Feb. 1, was made on Thursday, Feb 7 by Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. At approximately 7:46 p.m. Feb. 1, sheriff's deputies responded to a radio run of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head of the teen at a home on Ridge Avenue in Putnam Valley after another teen called 911 to report that his friend had accidentally shot himself. Three friends of victim Elias Knapp were …
Carmel Native Michael Donovan Dies At 23 Carmel Native Michael Donovan Dies At 23
Carmel Native Michael Donovan Dies At 23 Michael P. Donovan Jr. of Cobleskill, formerly of Somers, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the age of 23.  He was born in Carmel on May 31, 1995, the son of Michael Sr. and Sherri See Donovan and was a 2013 graduate of Somers High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree at SUNY Cobleskill. Michael loved the outdoors, camping, riding his quad and spending time with his family on the weekends. He loved playing video games, building computers and helping others. He was employed at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown as an IT specialist. He is survived by his parents, M…