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New TBZ Jumper Pulled To Safety By Officers Who 'Rappelled' Over Side, Police Say New TBZ Jumper Pulled To Safety By Officers Who 'Rappelled' Over Side, Police Say
New TBZ Jumper Pulled To Safety By Officers Who 'Rappelled' Over Side, Police Say This story has been updated. A man who attempted to jump from the new Tappan Zee Bridge was rescued by troopers and a special police unit who rappelled over the side of the bridge and pulled him up with ropes. The incident began on the bridge in Southern Westchester in the area of Tarrytown around 9:20 a.m., Friday, May 27. Emergency responders were called to the bridge for a possible jumper over the railing, said William Duffy, spokesman for the New York State Police. Westchester County Police officers responded, and utilized their crisis intervention training, and de- escalation skills…
Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley A lucky lottery ticket sold in Southern Westchester left one person more than $10,000 richer. The $10,472 Take 5 ticket was sold for the Thursday, Nov. 11 game at the Tanglewood Stationery Corp., 2264 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, said the New York Lottery. The numbers from the 2:30 p.m. drawing were 4-5-7-13-25, according to the lottery website. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one to 39. The drawing is held daily at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. 
New Mexican Restaurant Off To Strong Start In White Plains New Mexican Restaurant Off To Strong Start In White Plains
New Mexican Restaurant Off To Strong Start In White Plains A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Southern Westchester, the second in just a couple of months, but the more the merrier when it comes to sinking your teeth in a good taco or burrito. Bello's Mexican Grill, in White Plains, is owned by a pair of brothers who specialize in tacos al pastor, or pork that is shaved off a rotating spit. A bright spot is that all menu items are fresh -- nothing frozen -- and made to order. In addition, they also offer a wide selection of tacos, including fish, shrimp, Mexican sausage, steak, veggie, and even breakfast tacos and burritos. But don't think tac…
Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming
Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming After a one-day reprieve from the barrage of wintry weather on Wednesday, Feb. 17, a new storm taking aim on the region has the potential to dump a significant amount of snowfall. The time frame for the new storm is Thursday morning, Feb. 18 into Friday, morning Feb. 19, with the potential for moderate to heavy snowfall and a brief wintry mix, the National Weather Service said. A look at the coverage area for a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday is shown in the first image above. The heaviest snow in the Northeast is expected from northern and c…
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region Projected snowfall totals have been released for a brand-new storm system that will sweep through the region. The latest storm will arrive around daybreak on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and bring a mix of snow and sleet until the early afternoon. How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter Monday, Feb. 8, will be sunny but frigid with a high temperature in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees, with wind-chill values in the teens. Clouds will increase in the afternoon. It will be cloudy and cold overnight with the low in the 20s. Tuesday's high temperature will be in …
Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races
Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races Democrats are leading in congressional races across the Hudson Valley, with Mondaire Jones of District 17 and Jamaal Bowman of District 16 declared victors in their respective races, NY-19 incumbent Antonio Delgado announcing his win on Twitter.  Jones, a lawyer who graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Law School, takes over the seat representing much of Westchester and all of Rockland held for decades by Nita Lowey, who retired. "I am humbled by the trust voters in Westchester and Rockland have placed in me, and grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that raised…
Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm
Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm Click here for an updated story: New Snowfall Projections Increase As Strong Winter Storm Approaches Area Brand-new snowfall projections have been increased for the fast-moving winter storm that will create hazardous driving conditions over a broad area this weekend. The storm is expected to arrive early Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 and wind down during Saturday evening. During that time, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous.  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the region from 10 a.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.  Although most areas w…
Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm
Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm Click here for an updated story: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm Projected snowfall totals have increased for the sprawling winter storm that will create hazardous driving conditions over a broad area this weekend. The storm is expected to arrive early Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 and wind down during Saturday evening. During that time, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous. A total of 1 to 2 inches is now projected for New York City and Long Island, up from an inch. In Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, 1 to 3 inches is lik…
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front A quick-moving storm system that brought a blast of snow to the region has moved east, but a strong approaching cold front will result in snow squalls, snow showers, gusty winds and a drop in temperatures across the area. The squalls, which could produce a coating to an inch of accumulation, are expected on Wednesday, Jan. 8, mainly in the late morning through the afternoon. They may bring brief low visibilities down to a quarter-mile or less. For New York City, Long Island, Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, a Wind Advisory is in effect fr…
Severe Weather Alert: Get Set For Strong Storms With Downpours, Frequent Lightning, Gusty Winds Severe Weather Alert: Get Set For Strong Storms With Downpours, Frequent Lightning, Gusty Winds
Severe Weather Alert: Get Set For Strong Storms With Downpours, Frequent Lightning, Gusty Winds A new round of thunderstorms that will sweep through the area could be severe, the National Weather Service warned in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Sunday morning, June 2. The storms, expected late Sunday afternoon through the evening, will include downpours, frequent lightning, damaging winds of up to 65 miles per hour, flash flooding and isolated hail. Coastal flooding is possible during the high tide Sunday evening in Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County adjacent to the Long Island Sound, the South Shore back bays of Long Island and the shorelines of southern …
Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Make For Wet Mess Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Make For Wet Mess
Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Make For Wet Mess It's a wet mess. And a windy one too. A storm bringing heavy downpours and strong winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph is barreling through the area. Up to 2.5 inches of rainfall is possible before it winds down late in the afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24 for the entire area. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Thursday for southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut. The storm arrived overnight along with a brief surge of warmer air.  The heaviest rain is expected just af…
New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing
New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing The major, complex three-pronged storm that will bring a mix of snow and freezing rain followed by icy/slippery conditions is looking every bit as strong as expected as it gets set to arrive in the area on Saturday, Jan. 19. A total accumulation of between 3 to 7 inches of snowfall is expected for most of the region, with up to 12 inches farthest north. (See second image above.) Ice accumulations of one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch are expected. (See third image above.) The highest snowfall totals will be across Orange and Putnam counties, according to the National Weather Service.…
Winter Storm Warning: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up Winter Storm Warning: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up
Winter Storm Warning: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up Click here for an updated story: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing A major storm the National Weather Service describes as "multi-hazard" is closing in on this region and the entire Northeast. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from noon Saturday, Jan. 19 until 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Shown in pink in the first image above. A Winter Weather Advisory covers Southern Westchester and coastal Fairfield County. Mixed precipitation is expected (see second image above) with total accumulations of 4 to 8 inch…
Democrats Take U.S. House Majority: Lowey, Engel Among Likely Appointees To Key Majority Posts Democrats Take U.S. House Majority: Lowey, Engel Among Likely Appointees To Key Majority Posts
Democrats Take U.S. House Majority: Lowey, Engel Among Likely Appointees To Key Majority Posts Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Nov. 6, giving two members of Congress representing Westchester County powerful leadership posts. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, who represents Westchester as well as Rockland County, and Rep. Eliot L. Engel, who represents southern Westchester and the Bronx, are expected to land a pair of the highest-ranking committee chairmanships based on their seniority and status. Related story: Gov. Cuomo, Sen. Gillibrand Easily Re-elected New York state lawmakers would play a larger role in Washington, D.C., than they have in a …
Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area
Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area The first Nor'easter of the season has arrived Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds across the area as the precipitation spreads north ahead of strong low pressure.  A half-inch of rain had already fallen by 8 a.m. Up to 2 inches is possible before the quick-moving storm moves east late Saturday afternoon. Winds may gust to near 50 mph may bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. It will be chilly and rainy throughout the day. While the high temperature will climb to around 50 degrees, the gusty winds will make it feel like it's in the low-40s. In some spots farthes…
Eye On The Storm: Here's What To Expect And When Nor'easter Roars Through Area Eye On The Storm: Here's What To Expect And When Nor'easter Roars Through Area
Eye On The Storm: Here's What To Expect And When Nor'easter Roars Through Area Click here for an updated story: Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area The Nor'easter that will roar through the region overnight Friday through Saturday will be accompanied by heavy rain that could cause flooding and strong winds gusts that could lead to power outages. Rain will be heavy at times on Saturday, accompanied winds of 15-25 mph with gusts of 40 and higher, along with a storm surge capable of causing coastal flooding with the high tide cycle late Saturday morning into early Saturday afternoon. "The winds may be strong for a few hours, to break tree…
Here Come The Storms: 30-40 MPH Wind Gusts With Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible Here Come The Storms: 30-40 MPH Wind Gusts With Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
Here Come The Storms: 30-40 MPH Wind Gusts With Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible This story has been updated. A stretch of sunny, pleasant days will end midway through the weekend as rain and thunderstorms sweep through the region, marking a sharp change in the weather pattern. Rain will move into the region early in the evening Saturday and continue into Sunday morning. A windswept 1" to 2" of rain is likely, with higher amounts in areas where there are thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.  Winds will gust up to 30 mph with 40 mph gusts possible, especially along the coast, where they are likely to create rough surf and strong rip curre…
Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold, Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Freezing Drizzle Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold, Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Freezing Drizzle
Stormy Sunday, Monday: Cold, Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Freezing Drizzle Don't adjust your calendar.But it definitely does feel more like mid-February than mid-April, especially following a stretch of back-to-back days of true spring weather. That trend will continue the next couple of days with heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, brisk winds and even the possibility of freezing rain in areas farther north. The potential for pockets of freezing rain and drizzle into Sunday evening, mainly in higher elevations, is for Northern Westchester, Putnam Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Northern Fairfield and Western Passaic. A glaze of ice accretion is possible. A period of…
Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals
Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals List of school closures, delays in Hudson Valley List of school closures in Fairfield County List of school closures, delays in Bergen, Passaic counties Here's the latest update on the latest winter storm moving through the area Wednesday morning through the afternoon. Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Northern Fairfield, Western Bergen County, Passaic County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches across the extreme northern portions of Fairfield county. Ic…