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Lifestyle
Westchester Native Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno is again making headlines for an accident that left him bruised and battered, according to reports. Leno, age 74, a native New Yorker who grew up in Massachusetts, is recovering from injuries sustained from falling down a 60-foot hill and hitting a rock while trying to make his way to a restaurant in Pennsylvania, the comedian told TMZ in an interview on Tuesday, Nov. 19. In his interview with the outlet, Leno, seen with an eyepatch and bruised face, explained that he had been trying to take a shortcut to the restaurant from his hotel about 30 m…
Police & Fire
New Update: 53-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Brother-In-Law To Death In Yonkers
A 53-year-old man faces a murder charge after stabbing his 78-year-old brother-in-law to death inside a Westchester County apartment, police announced. Yonkers resident John Singh was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that happened on Saturday, Nov. 16, Yonkers Police said on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Earlier Report - Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight With Family Member In Yonkers According to the department, at around 1:30 p.m. on the day of the incident, officers responded to an apartment at 760 Bronx River Rd. in Yonkers and found a man with a stab wound to his chest …
News
Readers’ Choice: Cast Your Votes for Westchester's Best!
Westchester County, it’s time to show some love for your favorite local businesses! Daily Voice has officially launched the voting phase of its inaugural Readers’ Choice competition, and the power is in your hands to crown the best of the best. Our readers submitted nominations earlier this fall, and now the top contenders are ready for your votes. With over 80 categories spanning six major groups, this is your chance to celebrate the local gems that make Westchester a vibrant place to live, work, and play. From the tastiest eats to top-notch services, your vote can help highlight the busin…
Police & Fire
Scammer Calling Victims, Posing As Police In Westchester
Authorities in Westchester are warning residents to be wary of a caller posing as police who asks about personal information. In an announcement on Friday, Nov. 15, the Westchester County Police Department advised residents about a scheme involving a scammer posing as officers over the phone. According to the department, the scammer will call residents and claim to be from the "Westchester County Sheriff's Department." They will then tell victims that they have failed to report for jury duty before seeking to "verify" personal information, police said. "This is a scam. A…
News
White Plains Nursing Home Is 1 Of 4 To Pay $45M Settlement After Mistreating Residents: NY AG
A Westchester County nursing home is one of four in New York that will be required to pay tens of millions of dollars following years of mistreating and neglecting its senior residents, officials announced. In an announcement on Thursday, Nov. 14, New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed that four New York nursing homes, including the Martine Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing at 12 Tibbets Ave. in White Plains, would pay a $45 million settlement to address years of alleged insufficient staffing and resident neglect. The other nursing homes, all managed by Centers for Care, …
Business
Longtime Westchester Business To Close After Almost 100 Years
A jeweler business that has been part of a Westchester County city's downtown for almost 100 years is preparing to shut its doors. Talner Jewelers, located at 565 Main St. in New Rochelle since 1927, announced it would be holding a going-out-of-business sale on Monday, Nov. 11. Since its opening nearly a century ago, the store has sold jewelry, giftware, and tableware in addition to offering repairs and resizing services. Now though, the store's owners are preparing to begin the next part of their lives. "The decision was not an easy one to make and is bittersweet,…
Police & Fire
34-Year-Old Woman Dies After Jumping From Apartment Building Roof In Tarrytown
A 34-year-old woman died at a hospital after jumping from an apartment building's roof near the Hudson River in the region. The incident happened in Westchester County on Wednesday, Nov. 13, when the Brooklyn resident jumped from the roof of the Franklin Towers apartment complex at 50 White St. in Tarrytown, according to Tarrytown Police. The woman was soon rushed to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, where she died, police said. Her name has not been made public by police. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends," the department wrote in a stat…
Police & Fire
New Update: 14-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Stabbing Student At HS In Yonkers
This story has been updated. A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody following a dispute involving a knife at a Westchester County high school that left a student with stab wounds, police said. The incident began just after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, when a 17-year-old student at Gorton High School in Yonkers was found with several non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio. After first aid was given by the school nurse, Yonkers officers, and paramedics, the student was rushed to a nearby hospital in stable condit…
News
Judges Vacate 12 Convictions Connected To Former Yonkers Detective Nabbed On Perjury Charge
Following an extensive review process, narcotics-related charges for a dozen people that were connected to a former Westchester County detective convicted of perjury have been vacated, officials announced. The 12 vacaturs were announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13 by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office, which reviewed the cases based on the perjury conviction of former Yonkers Police Detective Christian Koch in 2015. According to the DA's Office, an examination by the DA's Conviction Review Unit resulted in Westchester County Court Justice Larry Schwartz and Yonkers City…
Politics
Westchester's Deputy Executive Announces Run For County's Top Position
Now that Westchester County Executive George Latimer will be serving in Congress, another top county official has announced his bid to take his place. In an announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins revealed his candidacy for the county's top position. Jenkins' candidacy follows Latimer's victory in the race for New York's 16th Congressional District seat. Since Latimer will be heading to Congress, Jenkins said he believes he is ready to take on the job. Earlier Report - Election 2024: Winner Projected In 16th Congressional District…
Police & Fire
Rabid Raccoon Seen 'Acting Aggressively' Near School In Tarrytown
A raccoon found acting aggressively near a school in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, health officials announced. The raccoon was seen on Thursday, Oct. 31 near the John Paulding School in Tarrytown at 154 Broadway, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The animal was also seen near the Warner Library and Patriots Park down the street from the school, health officials said. After it was found, the raccoon was confirmed to be rabid. Because of this, the Health Department is now urging residents to call as soon as possible if they or…
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Face Host Of Charges After Police Pursuit From Westchester
A man and a woman were nabbed after a pursuit with New York State Police in the Hudson Valley on a host of charges, including allegedly possessing illegal weapons. The incident began in Westchester County at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, when troopers attempted to stop a 2021 Nissan Sentra on I-87 in the village of Ardsley and ended in Rockland County in Nyack when the vehicle was stopped by the Orangetown Police on Route 59. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, after the stop, troopers arrived and interviewed the operator who was identified as Selena Lasco, age 26, and her passenger Jav…
News
$2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go
If you're worried about tax increases, the proposed 2025 Westchester County budget may come as some relief. The $2.5 billion proposed 2025 Westchester County operating budget was unveiled by County Executive George Latimer in a presentation given on Thursday, Nov. 7. According to Latimer, the budget proposal maintains the same tax levy as the 2024 budget, making it the sixth consecutive year without an increase if it is passed. The proposal "prioritizes key areas such as public safety, emergency preparedness, housing, health and mental health services, as well as environmental …
News
Open Fires Banned In Westchester Parks As Drought Watch Continues
As dry conditions continue, open fires have been banned in Westchester County-owned parks. The ban was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6 by Westchester Parks officials, who also said it was effective immediately. The ban follows a Drought Watch declared by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Tuesday, Nov. 5 as a result of low precipitation levels. According to parks officials, wooded environments in parks such as camping sites and remote areas have an increased fire risk because of the rain shortage. During the ban, charcoal and propane fires are only a…
Police & Fire
Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Westchester Home
A 21-year-old Long Island man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with a stolen vehicle and pills following his attempt to break into a Westchester County residence, police said. Nassau County resident Allen Jose Corona of Malverne was arrested on Monday, Nov. 4 following an incident that occurred in Rye, according to an announcement made by the City of Rye Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 6. At around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, a resident of Louden Woods told police that a man had tried entering her home. A search of the area and a look at security footage produced an imag…
Obituaries
Former Chief Of Ardsley Fire Department Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed'
The beloved former chief of a Westchester County fire department is being remembered for serving his community for six decades. Joseph Marsek, the former chief of the Ardsley Fire Department, died on Monday, Nov. 4 at the age of 81, according to his obituary. According to the department, Marsek was a Life Member who served for 60 years. "Joe was a mentor to all of us and loved by so many. He will be sorely missed," the department wrote in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Born in 1943, Marsek was a lifelong Ardsley resident who graduated from C…
Politics
Winner Declared In Westchester District Attorney Race
The votes have all been counted, and Westchester residents have selected who will serve as the county's next District Attorney. Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace, a Democrat, emerged as the winner in the DA race, defeating her opponent, Republican John Sarcone, by a margin of 64 to 36 percent of votes, according to the county's Board of Elections. Cacace, who resigned as County Court Judge in December 2023 after nearly 20 years in the position, gave a statement on social media following her victory: "I am deeply humbled to have earned the support of the people of Westchester Cou…
Politics
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Breakdown Of Presidential Race, How Westchester Voted
Overall New York State Vote Election Districts Reporting: 13,077 of 13,357 Kamala Harris (D) 54.64%, 4,328,017 votes Donald Trump (R) 43.26%, 3,426,964 votes Breakdown: Albany County Harris 61.01% 87,849 Trump 36.48% 52,532 Allegany County Trump 71.63% 13,102 Harris 27.65% 5,058 Bronx County Harris 71.25% 244,385 Trump 26.69% 91,542 Broome County Trump 49.34% 42,644 Harris 48.70% 42,093 Cattaraugus County Trump 65.79% 21,936 Harris 32.73% 10,914 Cayuga County Trump 55.83% 19,959 Harris 42.74% 15,278 Chautauqua County T…
Politics
Election 2024: Winner Projected In Hudson Valley's 17th Congressional District Race
The votes have been tallied, and a projected winner has come out on top in the race for New York's 17th Congressional District seat. Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has emerged as the winner for the House seat representing Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westchester, and portions of southern Dutchess County, defeating Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones, according to the state Board of Elections. Lawler was leading Jones 52.5 to 45.5 percent with 95 percent of the vote counted as of 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Thank you NY-17! https://t.co/GOPZdDcT0l — …
Politics
Election 2024: Winner Projected In Hudson Valley's 19th Congressional District Race
The votes are in for New York’s Capital Region District 19 congressional seat, where Democrat Josh Riley is on track to defeat Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro, according to The New York Times. New: Molinaro Says District 19 Race To Close To Call, Waiting For Final Absentee Ballots District 19 includes Broome, Chenango, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins counties and parts of Otsego, Rensselaer, and Ulster counties. According to early projected numbers by the Associated Press, Riley led Molinaro by 127,053 to 96,216, with 59 percent of the vote as of 10:20 …
Lifestyle
Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report
Richard Gere is leaving the United States. No, this isn't some Hollywood hunk's hokum over politics. The "Pretty Woman" star — who recently sold his Connecticut estate — is leaving the country to be closer to family. The 75-year-old's wife Alejandra Silva is from La Coruña, Spain, and he wants to live closer to his in-laws, according to an interview he gave earlier this year to Vanity Fair Spain. Related: Richard Gere Sells New Canaan Estate That Belonged To Paul Simon For $10.75M “For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends, and h…
Obituaries
Memorial Planned For Beloved Real Estate Developer From Westchester After Sudden Death
Friends and loved ones will soon gather to remember the legacy of a prolific New York real estate developer and Williams College graduate who spent years redeveloping industrial properties and transforming communities in the process. A memorial is set to be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 to celebrate the memory of Joseph Cotter, a resident of the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Purdys in North Salem, who died on Monday, Oct. 25 at the age of 66 following a heart attack. The service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television, located at 463 Hawth…
Schools
AD At School District In Westchester Accused Of 'Sextortion' Of Teen
This story has been updated. An athletic director at a school district in Westchester County has been arrested and charged in connection with allegedly extorting a teenager to send sexually explicit images and videos. Thomas James Puccini, 28 years old and employed as the Interim Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics by the Eastchester Union Free School District, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 1. He was charged with felony grand larceny in the fourth degree and was arraigned in White Plains City Court by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Puccini has been pla…
Politics
Showdown Of 30-Somethings In Westchester District Labeled 'Race To Watch' By Politico
The race for New York's 17th District seat is drawing national attention, as it may play a large role in what party ends up securing a majority in the House, according to a new report by Politico. The race between incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler, a 38-year-old Republican, and Democrat Mondaire Jones, age 37, has been labeled a "race to watch" by Politico in a new report from Sunday, Oct. 27. The 17th District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westchester, and portions of southern Dutchess County. According to the outlet, the seat is one of a handf…
Police & Fire
2 Nabbed For Cocaine Possession In Hudson Valley During Traffic Stop: Police
Two people were busted for alleged felony cocaine possession during a routine traffic stop by New York State Police in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 9:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, in East Fishkill. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, members of the department's Community Stabilization Unit conducted a traffic stop of a 2020 BMW 530 Series on the Taconic State Parkway for violations of the vehicle and traffic laws. An investigation determined the driver, Westchester County resident Steven A. Emery, age 44, of Yonkers, and the passenger Shelby Rose …
News
Community Rallies To Support Family Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting
Although the family rocked by a Northern Westchester shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead faces a long, arduous road of healing and recovery, they will not go it alone thanks to the generosity of their community. The shooting happened at around 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, when Fernando Jimenez, age 40, shot his girlfriend and her two children with an illegally possessed handgun in the Baldwin Place section of Somers during a domestic dispute, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report - Name Released Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Somers Shooting That Led To …
News
Westchester Tightens Road Repaving Standards To Stop 'Patch Jobs'
To address incomplete road repairs left behind by private companies, Westchester County will be enforcing new legislation that raises repaving standards. In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Westchester County Executive George Latimer revealed that he signed into law a new amendment to Chapter 813 of the Westchester County Laws involving repaving on county roads by private contractors. The new legislation will require companies performing work on county roads to perform curb-to-curb replacement instead of spot repaving, making sure that construction ends with streets in safe…
News
Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween With Educational Program
To help ensure the safety of young trick-or-treaters in Westchester on Halloween night, county officials will be requiring registered sex offenders to attend a program intended to keep them off the streets. In an announcement on Monday, Oct. 28, Westchester officials said more than 100 registered and non-registered sex offenders on probation within the county will have to attend an educational program at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The program is intended to teach offenders about the impact of their actions and …
Police & Fire
Rooftop Burglar From Westchester Charged In Overnight NJ Spree: Police
A 40-year-old Westchester County, NY man was arrested in Bergen County, NJ after police linked him to a string of commercial burglaries, they said. Marlon A. Stewart, of Mount Vernon, burglarized three commercial properties from the roof in Closter overnight on Aug. 29, Closter Police Capt. Vincent Aiello said. In one incident, Stewart removed a large safe and threw it out of a second-floor window and into the borough parking lot, Aiello said. Following a lengthy investigation, Stewart was identified as a suspect in these burglaries, and others in CT and NY, the captain said. It was not im…
News
Former Congressional Candidate From Westchester Gets Years In Prison For Fraud
A former congressional candidate from Westchester who once held several leadership positions in county and city government will spend several years in prison for stealing restaurant workers' wages and using them for himself. Mount Vernon resident Derickson Lawrence, age 67, who unsuccessfully ran as a Democrat to represent New York's 16th Congressional District in 2018 and 2016, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for defrauding his payroll company's client and a COVID-19 relief program, according to court documents. Lawrence had been the chief…
News
Red Light Camera Programs To Be Extended In These Westchester Locales
To protect motorists on New York roads, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the creation of a new red light camera program in the Hudson Valley and the expansion of other initiatives across the state. In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Hochul revealed that she signed legislation to extend several existing red light camera programs in Westchester, Albany, and Nassau counties. The legislation also includes the "largest expansion" of the red light camera program in New York City's history, Hochul's office said. "The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority and we know that …
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