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Guide Dog Graduation: Hudson Valley-Based Nonprofit Provides Pups To Homes Across US Guide Dog Graduation: Hudson Valley-Based Nonprofit Provides Pups To Homes Across US
Guide Dog Graduation: Hudson Valley-Based Nonprofit Provides Pups To Homes Across US A new class of guide dogs that graduated from a New York nonprofit organization – including one dog going to serve the organization’s CEO – demonstrates the group’s 60-year commitment to changing the lives of people with vision loss or blindness. On Friday, April 12, Guiding Eyes for the Blind held one of its biannual guide dog graduations, celebrating the hard work of volunteers and pups alike and officially transferring the furry friends’ care to their new owners. However, this graduation was a little different from others — one of the graduates was a yellow lab named “Ten,” who had tra…
Hudson Valley Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto Hudson Valley Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto
Hudson Valley Man Wins $5M In NY Lotto Christmas came early for this lucky New York Lottery winner. Northern Westchester County resident William Ciringione, of of Yorktown Heights, won big when he claimed his scratch-off prize, lottery officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. The massive $5 million prize, which he won on the Cash X100 scratch-off game, was sold at the 7-Eleven, located at 1949 Commerce St. in Yorktown Heights. Ciringione took his prize as a lump sum, totaling $3,255,000 after the required withholdings. Two top Cash X100 prizes are left as of publication. The New York State Lottery reminded players…
Popular Hudson Valley Realtor, Youth Sports Coach Dies At Age 66 Popular Hudson Valley Realtor, Youth Sports Coach Dies At Age 66
Popular Hudson Valley Realtor, Youth Sports Coach Dies At Age 66 An award-winning Hudson Valley real estate broker who lived in Northern Westchester is being remembered for the impressive services he provided to his community as well as his dedication to coaching young athletes in several sports leagues.  Yorktown Heights resident and prominent real estate broker John Kincart died on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the age of 66 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary.  Kincart was known for his professional career in real estate, becoming the number-one agent for the firm Houlihan Lawrence in both the Yorktown School District since…
Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 44 Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 44
Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 44 A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair.  He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary.  "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…
24-Year-Old Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole In Hudson Valley, Police Say 24-Year-Old Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole In Hudson Valley, Police Say
24-Year-Old Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole In Hudson Valley, Police Say A drunk driver was caught and sent to the hospital after crashing into a telephone pole in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, May 10 just after 3 p.m., when a Yorktown officer was patrolling in the area of Broad Street and Saw Mill River Road (Route 35) and saw a vehicle that had veered off the road and into a telephone pole, according to Yorktown Police.  The officer then conducted an investigation and determined that the driver, 24-year-old Timothy Rishel of Yorktown Heights, had been driving while intoxicated with an open container inside th…
Hudson Valley Resident Killed In Atlantic City Crash Hudson Valley Resident Killed In Atlantic City Crash
Hudson Valley Resident Killed In Atlantic City Crash A Northern Westchester resident who was a passenger in a taxicab was killed in a weekend crash in Atlantic City, authorities said. The crash happened on Sunday, April 30, at approximately 3:40 a.m. at the intersection of Arctic and North Missouri avenues. A preliminary investigation revealed that a taxicab and a Tesla collided at the intersection. The cab had five occupants, including the driver.  One of the occupants, Almir Pachariz, a 49-year-old man from Yorktown Heights, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver and remaining passengers were hospitalized …
Man Stabbed, Cut Victim With Sword After Verbal Dispute In Hudson Valley: Police Man Stabbed, Cut Victim With Sword After Verbal Dispute In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Stabbed, Cut Victim With Sword After Verbal Dispute In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces numerous charges after allegedly injuring a victim with a sword following a verbal dispute in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Saturday, April 22, when police received a call from a local hospital around 2 p.m. reporting a patient who had cuts from a sword that they had received in a domestic dispute at a Yorktown residence, according to Yorktown Police.  Officers then went to the hospital to speak with the victim and started an investigation into the incident.  Through this investigation, it was discovered that the suspect, identified…
Former Fire Chief, Air Force Vet From Hudson Valley Dies Former Fire Chief, Air Force Vet From Hudson Valley Dies
Former Fire Chief, Air Force Vet From Hudson Valley Dies A former fire chief and lifelong Northern Westchester resident who dedicated much of his life to firefighting has died.  Yorktown Heights resident Arthur Orneck, who served as the Chief of the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department between 1986 and 1987, died on Tuesday, April 4 at the age of 74, according to his obituary.   Born in White Plains in 1948, Orneck lived his entire life in Yorktown Heights and worked as a professional firefighter for the Greenville Fire District in Scarsdale for 20 years before retiring in 2000.  Additionally, he was also a 58-year…
New Details: 150 Starving Cats Seized After Man, Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Home New Details: 150 Starving Cats Seized After Man, Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Home
New Details: 150 Starving Cats Seized After Man, Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Home A seemingly endless amount of cats were seized from a Northern Westchester home after a man and woman were found dead by police during a welfare check.  Earlier Report - 2 Found Dead In Yorktown Home The cats were found on Monday, Jan. 30 around 9:50 p.m. when police performed a welfare check on a residence in Yorktown Heights located on the 100 block of Cordial Road and found the bodies of a man and woman who had died.  Police were initially not able to investigate the scene because of the large number of cats in the home. The felines were then removed from the residence by SPCA Westches…
Fallen Officer From Hudson Valley Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Fallen Officer From Hudson Valley Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced
Fallen Officer From Hudson Valley 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…
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Hudson Valley Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads 'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Hudson Valley Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Hudson Valley Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads A Northern Westchester restaurant that is known for its steaks and salads has been praised by a number of online reviewers as a great spot for a romantic date night. The Gramercy is located at 345 Kear St. in Yorktown Heights. The eatery offers a wide variety of appetizers and entrées, such as French Onion Soup, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, and Filet Frites, which is an eight-ounce center-cut filet mignon served with house fries. Some online reviewers have lauded the restaurant's atmosphere and décor.  "Service, atmosphere, and food were all fantastic," John W. said in a Yelp review. …
Vehicle Overturns, Falls Inches From 'Swelling Stream' In Hudson Valley After Collision Vehicle Overturns, Falls Inches From 'Swelling Stream' In Hudson Valley After Collision
Vehicle Overturns, Falls Inches From 'Swelling Stream' In Hudson Valley After Collision Two people were rescued when their vehicle fell down an embankment inches from a flooded stream after an accident in Northern Westchester.  On Wednesday, Nov. 30, around 1:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a two-car accident in Yorktown Heights on the Taconic State Parkway northbound in the area of Illington Road, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.  Upon arriving, fire officials found both vehicles off the roadway on opposite sides. One vehicle's occupants had no injuries, but the other vehicle had overturned, fallen down a muddy embankment, and …
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Hudson Valley Dies Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Hudson Valley Dies
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Hudson Valley Dies A Northern Westchester man remembered for his readiness to help others and his service to his community and country has died.  Yorktown Heights resident Allen See died on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the age of 91, according to his obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1931, See served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before later joining the Yorktown Police Department, serving as a detective for 23 years until his retirement in 1981, his obituary said.  Along with his service to Yorktown, See was also passionate about hunting and fishing, where h…
'Wow, What An Experience': This Hudson Valley Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building 'Wow, What An Experience': This Hudson Valley Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building
'Wow, What An Experience': This Hudson Valley Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building Of its more than five dozen locations around the world, none offer the kind of dining experience found at this restaurant in the region. Westchester County eatery Fogo de Chão in White Plains, located at 235 Main Street, opened in April 2021 inside the historic Bank of New York building, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Earlier Report: New Brazilian Steakhouse To Open In Westchester A meat-lover's paradise, the steakhouse specializes in the Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco, roasting high quality, simply seasoned cuts of meat over an open flam…
Former All-County HS Athlete In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 61 Former All-County HS Athlete In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 61
Former All-County HS Athlete In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 61 A Northern Westchester woman who died at the age of 61 is being remembered as a celebrated high school athlete and dedicated mother. Jamie Valentino DeRosso, of Yorktown Heights, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to her obituary.  "Jamie emulated strength and grace during her 11 year fight against stage 4 cancer," her obituary reads. "Medical professionals across the state expressed their admiration for her resilience, humor, and positivity." She was born in Manhattan and graduated from Yorktown High School. According to her obituary, she ran track during…
Brand-New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Hudson Valley Brand-New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Hudson Valley A new pizzeria is serving customers in Northern Westchester. Slice Pizzeria is located at 3224 Crompond Road in Yorktown Heights. The restaurant offers classic New York-style pies, "BBQ Special Pizza," "Hot Stuff Pizza" made with hot sauce and homemade ranch, and more. "New Pizzeria in town! We ordered the calamari and chicken cutlet pizza....amazing!" Dardane S. said in a Yelp review. "The calamari was gone before I took the picture haha. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. The staff are pleasant and the wait-time is short. My family and I will be coming again!" The …
Popular Supermarket Opens Larger Location In Hudson Valley Popular Supermarket Opens Larger Location In Hudson Valley
Popular Supermarket Opens Larger Location In Hudson Valley A popular supermarket chain is now offering fresh mozzarella and pasta at a new, larger location in Northern Westchester. Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace celebrated the grand opening of its bigger location at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center on Friday, Aug. 26, Yorktown officials announced.  Located at 327 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights, the store offers a pasta room where customers can watch fresh ravioli being made, a beer cave, a seafood department, and a fresh mozzarella station. The 45,000-square-foot supermarket is about 7,000 square feet larger than the company's previou…
'What A Find': Hudson Valley Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening 'What A Find': Hudson Valley Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening
'What A Find': Hudson Valley Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening Ten years after its launch, a restaurant in Northern Westchester continues to draw in new customers.  Jewel of Himalaya Restaurant launched the location in Yorktown Heights in 2012, in the Triangle Center.  The owner also operates a location in Scarsdale. The popular eatery continues to draw in new customers in the decade since it first opened, with online reviewers sharing their positive experiences at the eatery. "WHAT A FIND! ... this place is awesome," Jonathan M. said in a recent Yelp review. "I will definitely be back and they have great takeout service too! Go for it…
Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere
Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere A Northern Westchester restaurant that offers a blend of German and French cuisine has seen praise from guests for its unique menu and relaxing atmosphere. Christian and Pamela Schienle, the owners of Nadine's in Yorktown Heights, also operate a French restaurant in New York City. Located at 715 Saw Mill River Road, the restaurant's menu features appetizers such as pierogies, escargots, and hot pretzels. Main courses include salmon filet, blue crab ravioli, along with jägerschnitzel, a breaded pork or chicken dish served with a brown mushroom sauce, red cabbage, and spätzle.…
One Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Condo Complex In Hudson Valley One Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Condo Complex In Hudson Valley
One Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Condo Complex In Hudson Valley A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…
17-Year-Old Caught In Possession Of Child Porn In Hudson Valley, Police Say 17-Year-Old Caught In Possession Of Child Porn In Hudson Valley, Police Say
17-Year-Old Caught In Possession Of Child Porn In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Northern Westchester teen has been charged with allegedly possessing child porn after images were discovered on his cell phone.  The 17-year-old boy from Yorktown Heights was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 8, after police received a report he may possess child porn, said the Yorktown Police Department. According to police, after receiving the report, officers conducted an investigation with the assistance of the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.  During the investigation, images of child pornography were recovered from the teen's cell phone, police said. The teen, wh…
Hudson Valley Eatery Has Become Go-To Spot For 'Fresh, Juicy' Burgers Hudson Valley Eatery Has Become Go-To Spot For 'Fresh, Juicy' Burgers
Hudson Valley Eatery Has Become Go-To Spot For 'Fresh, Juicy' Burgers A well-known restaurant in Northern Westchester has seen praise for its fresh ingredients and signature burgers. Pow Burger Yorktown Heights is located at 96 Triangle Center. The owners also operate a location in New Rochelle.  The restaurant's menu includes the signature "Pow Burger," made with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and homemade aioli. Guests can also choose from a number of patties, including hamburger, turkey burger, veggie and more, and build their own burger. Online reviewers have praised the restaurant's menu offerings, along with t…
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Area Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Area
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Area Two men admitted to their roles in a scheme to several department stores in Westchester out of more than $50,000. Patrick Onogwu and Asanimo Risea, both of the Bronx, pleaded guilty for their part in a more than a year-long scheme that included using fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from several Westchester County TJX Companies, Inc. stores, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. The two had been charged in a 54-count indictment along with Bronx resident Donald. Original story - Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Westchester C…
Owner Of Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money Owner Of Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money
Owner Of Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money The owner of a not-for-profit dog rescue shelter in Northern Westchester was arrested and is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars meant for animals over the course of a year, authorities announced. Lisa Marie Birdsall, age 55, the owner of Birdsall’s Recycled Paws Rescue on Main Street in Mohegan Lake was arrested and charged with grand larceny, according to officials from the SPCA of Westchester. It is alleged that between Jan. 5, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020, Birdsall stole over $3,000 from Recycled Paws Rescue, Inc. without permission. In total, Birdsall allegedly stole …
$30 Million Swimming Pool To Open At State Park In Hudson Valley $30 Million Swimming Pool To Open At State Park In Hudson Valley
$30 Million Swimming Pool To Open At State Park In Hudson Valley A state park in the Hudson Valley is getting a $30 million improvement as they open up a brand new swimming pool to replace an outdated facility originally built in the 1960s. Officials in New York announced the opening of a $30 million swimming pool at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights as part of a larger project to improve facilities at the state parks system’s largest pool, which covers just under an acre in surface area. "The swimming pool at Frank D. Roosevelt State Park will provide family fun for residents and visitors,” Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “With inves…
Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Hudson Valley Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Hudson Valley
Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Hudson Valley A barking dog helped save a Hudson Valley church that nearly burned down after a fire broke out that quickly spread to the attic, officials said. First responders in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties were dispatched to Assembly of God Church in Yorktown Heights, on Mahopac Avenue, at around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 30, where there was a reported fire that broke out in the building. Church officials said a neighbor and congregant’s German Shepherd, named Bear, barked to get his owner's attention when he spotted flames Assembly of God. The owner was able to call 911, helped get sta…
Ex-Attorney From Area Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds Ex-Attorney From Area Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds
Ex-Attorney From Area Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester will spend time behind bars after he admitted to stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila has been sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty in White Plains Federal Court for stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government fund…
Ex-Highway Superintendent In Area Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges Ex-Highway Superintendent In Area Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges
Ex-Highway Superintendent In Area Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges A longtime public official in Northern Westchester is facing felony charges for his role in an alleged scheme to steal thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot with an employee there, the Westchester District Attorney’s Office announced. Former four-term Yorktown Highway Superintendent and Yorktown Heights Fire Chief Eric DiBartolo is facing charges for allegedly operating a “scan and skip” scheme with Cortlandt Manor resident Tyrone Bass to steal nearly $15,000 in items from Home Depot at the Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam …
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
Disbarred Hudson Valley Lawyer Stole 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say Disbarred Hudson Valley Lawyer Stole 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say
Disbarred Hudson Valley Lawyer Stole 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester has been accused of stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila was charged in White Plains Federal Court for allegedly stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government funds to compensate anyone who was harmed or killed as a result of the atta…