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Overpass Bridge Where Fallen Officer Was Killed Renamed In His Honor In Westchester Overpass Bridge Where Fallen Officer Was Killed Renamed In His Honor In Westchester
Overpass Bridge Where Fallen Officer Was Killed Renamed In His Honor In Westchester Nearly two years after the death of a beloved police officer, the Westchester County bridge where he was fatally struck in a head-on crash is now forever named in his memory.  In a ceremony held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the renaming of the Tuckahoe Road Bridge over the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers after Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank Gualdino, who was killed in a crash in December 2022 at the age of 53. On Dec. 1, 2022, Gualdino, a Putnam County resident who lived in Mahopac, was driving on Tuckahoe Road while on duty when a speed…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Tightens Road Repaving Standards To Stop 'Patch Jobs' Westchester Tightens Road Repaving Standards To Stop 'Patch Jobs'
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Westchester: Here's Where Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Westchester: Here's Where
Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Westchester: Here's Where Pastry lovers, an all-new eatery in Westchester serving up delicious baked goods is now open for business.  Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, has opened a new location in Yonkers at 1771 Central Park Ave., city officials said on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  The new eatery, located in the Highridge shopping plaza, serves a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread.  Sweet and savory options include sugar mochi donuts, very berry pastries, soft strawberry cheesecakes, ham and chee…

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by Ben Crnic

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Sports
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This App Developed Here In Westchester Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This App Developed Here In Westchester
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This App Developed Here In Westchester Golf enthusiasts in Westchester have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. Developed locally, this app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, a…

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Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween With Educational Program Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween With Educational Program
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 …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Westchester's Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report Westchester's Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report
Westchester's Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report In a newly-released documentary, longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart drops some bombshell revelations about both her and her ex-husband's affairs during their 29-year marriage.  The juicy details come from "Martha," a new Netflix film released on Wednesday, Oct. 30 focusing on the homemaking icon's life and career.  During the film, Stewart, now age 83, touches on extramarital affairs undertaken by both her and her ex-husband, publisher Andy Stewart, who she was married to from 1961 to 1990. This includes one instance in which she kissed a "very handso…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played Some Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played Some Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played Some Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Before his death at the age of 84, longtime Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh played some of the last concerts of his life at a theater in Westchester.  Lesh, who died on Friday, Oct. 25, played bass with the iconic rock band for three decades up to their disbandment in 1995. He then continued on with Phil Lesh and Friends, which played both Dead songs and original music.  It was this group that appeared at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in early 2024 on Wednesday, March 13; Friday, March 15; and Saturday, March 16.  During these shows, Lesh celebrated…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Yankee Fan Who Ripped Ball From Dodger Outfielder's Glove Said He Planned It: Report Yankee Fan Who Ripped Ball From Dodger Outfielder's Glove Said He Planned It: Report
Yankee Fan Who Ripped Ball From Dodger Outfielder's Glove Said He Planned It: Report Update: The Yankees said that Austin Capobianco and the other man ejected from Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 29, will be barred from attending Wednesday night's game. The team did not say if Capobianco would have his season tickets revoked.  Original: The Yankees fan who ripped the ball from a Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder's glove when it went over the right field wall in Game 4 of the World Series in the Bronx told reporters he'd planned to do it, according to The Athletic.  Austin Capobianco, age 38, of Branford, Connecticut, and a man sitting next to hi…

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by Josh Lanier
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Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning
Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning Cases of walking pneumonia have spiked significantly, especially among children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning in a brand-new advisory. The agency said increases in M. pneumoniae-associated pneumonia infections began late this past spring, peaked in August, and have remained high.  The CDC said it's using various surveillance tools "to better understand any differences in demographics, severity of illness, and outcomes as compared to M. pneumoniae infections prior to the COVID-19 pandemic." The agency said it's also contacting heal…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Support Pours In For Restaurant Owners, Tenants After Fire Damages Westchester Eatery Support Pours In For Restaurant Owners, Tenants After Fire Damages Westchester Eatery
Support Pours In For Restaurant Owners, Tenants After Fire Damages Westchester Eatery Following a devastating blaze that severely damaged a beloved Westchester restaurant and left several tenants without homes, community members are pitching in to help those impacted rebuild.  The fire began at around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Tarrytown's Tarry Tavern at 27 Main St. and went on to significantly damage the building, Tarrytown village officials said. Earlier Report - Fire Damages Tarrytown's Tarry Tavern Although there were no injuries and the blaze was prevented from spreading to surrounding buildings, the incident left restaurant employees without jobs and …

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by Ben Crnic
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Nominate Your Favorite Westchester County Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Nominate Your Favorite Westchester County Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice
Nominate Your Favorite Westchester County Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Daily Voice is excited to announce its first-ever Readers’ Choice contest in Westchester County! Readers’ Choice is set to showcase the top businesses that make the area special. Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop, a family-run pizzeria, a boutique spa, or a dedicated local handyman, this is your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Who makes the best pie in Westchester? Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-pizza-2619970/ Nominations Are Open! Do you have a favorite place you love to dine at? Is there a hairstylist who always gets your look just righ…

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Police & Fire
Rooftop Burglar From Westchester Charged In Overnight NJ Spree: Police Rooftop Burglar From Westchester Charged In Overnight NJ Spree: Police
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
Westchester's 2024 Q3 Commercial Real Estate Market Shows 'Mixed Results': Report Westchester's 2024 Q3 Commercial Real Estate Market Shows 'Mixed Results': Report
Westchester's 2024 Q3 Commercial Real Estate Market Shows 'Mixed Results': Report Although demand for Westchester retail space and multifamily apartment complexes improved during the third quarter of 2024, the market for other commercial properties in the county did not fare as well, according to an all-new report.  The data regarding the county's commercial real estate market came from Houlihan Lawrence's Q3 Commercial Market Report, released on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  According to the real estate brokerage, demand for retail space in Westchester "continues to evolve rapidly," as consumers have healthy purchasing power and are on the lookout for "con…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed In Shooting Near Westchester Deli New Update: ID Released For Man Killed In Shooting Near Westchester Deli
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed In Shooting Near Westchester Deli Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a shooting that happened near a Westchester market and deli.  The shooting, which happened in Mount Vernon on on Wednesday, Oct. 23 just before 10:30 p.m. near the Taiz Market & deli in Mount Vernon at 22 West Lincoln Ave., resulted in the death of Jalin Williams, Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen said on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Williams' age and place of residence were not specified.  Earlier Report - Man Dies After Shooting Near Mount Vernon Deli According to city officials, on t…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Name Released Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest Name Released Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest
Name Released Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest This story has been updated. The name has been released of a teenage boy who was killed in a fatal shooting in Northern Westchester that led to a 12-hour manhunt and the arrest of a suspect. 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 at about 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, according to New York State Police. One of the children, a 10th-grade student at Somers High School now identified as Michael Raimondi, age 15, was killed.  The boy's brother, a 13-year-…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Oct. 29 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $250 million with a $115.5 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 16-22-26-36-56 with a Mega Ball of 01 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There are nine…

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by Zak Failla
News
Lawsuit Alleges Westchester's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report Lawsuit Alleges Westchester's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report
Lawsuit Alleges Westchester's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report The latest lawsuits filed against hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs are accusing him of sexually assaulting both a 10-year-old and a 17-year-old boy in separate incidents, according to reports.  The two civil lawsuits were filed against Combs on Monday, Oct. 28, according to a report by ABC News. The outlet reported that the first of the lawsuits alleges that the parents of a 10-year-old boy beginning a music career brought him to New York from Los Angeles to meet with Combs so he could meet people in the industry. Once there, Combs allegedly told the family's consultan…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Market Reopens In Westchester After Fire At Previous Locale Market Reopens In Westchester After Fire At Previous Locale
Market Reopens In Westchester After Fire At Previous Locale A market that was forced to close after a devastating fire has reopened in a new location in Northern Westchester.  Mast Market, a cafe and organic food store originally located in Mount Kisco, held a soft reopening in Bedford at 1 Court Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 26.  The reopening comes more than a year after a blaze at its Mount Kisco locale on South Moger Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, that forced the market to relocate to Bedford.  Earlier Report - 3-Alarm Blaze Breaks Out At Business In Mount Kisco Although the market is now open to customers, it will not launc…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Past Athletes Inducted Into High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame In Westchester Past Athletes Inducted Into High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame In Westchester
Past Athletes Inducted Into High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame In Westchester Several standout athletes from years past, including three complete teams, were honored by being inducted into a Northern Westchester high school's hall of fame. The honorees were recognized during a halftime ceremony held at the Lakeland-Somers football game on Friday evening, Oct. 25, Lakeland Central School District officials said.  Those inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame included:  Basketball player Jen Ritz, who graduated in 2004 and was the first Lakeland High School basketball player to play for a Division I team at Iona College (now Iona University). A captain for…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road
Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road A blaze at a Westchester restaurant damaged the building and left part of a busy road closed to traffic.  The fire happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, when a blaze broke out at a building housing the Tarry Tavern at 27 Main St. in Tarrytown, according to village officials.  The blaze was eventually put out with no injuries thanks to the efforts of the Tarrytown Fire Department and several other agencies from the area, officials said. According to the village, the entire building suffered "significant damage" but the blaze was prevented from spreading to surrounding structures.&…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
4-Month-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Woman Crashes Into Tree 4-Month-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Woman Crashes Into Tree
4-Month-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Woman Crashes Into Tree A 4-month-old girl sustained life-threatening injuries, and two others were seriously injured after the car they were in left the roadway and struck a tree head-on in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, on Libertyville Road in the town of New Paltz. According to New Paltz Police Chief Matthew Sutton, a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a 2007 Saturn was traveling northbound when they passed another vehicle in the no-passing zone. After passing, when re-entering the lane, the 26-year-old female driver lost control and hit a t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Armed Woman Threatens To 'Pop' Officers In Westchester, Police Say Armed Woman Threatens To 'Pop' Officers In Westchester, Police Say
Armed Woman Threatens To 'Pop' Officers In Westchester, Police Say An armed woman has been apprehended after police say she threatened officers in Westchester. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in New Rochelle. Police responded to a report of two women engaged in a physical altercation in front of 71 Lincoln Ave.  Initially assessed as a routine call, "the situation quickly revealed underlying complexities," New Rochelle Police said. Responding officers found one of the women visibly agitated and uncooperative.  "In an effort to assist the woman in calming down, our officers called the Mobile Crisis R…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1 Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1
Election 2024: Here’s Closer Look At NY’s ‘Equal Rights Amendment' Prop 1 New York voters will decide on a whole lot more than just the next president and vice president this Election Day. Earlier Report: Here's When Early Voting Starts In NY, How To Find Polling Places Among the statewide issues being decided is Proposal 1, known as the “Equal Rights Amendment.” If approved, it would amend the New York State Constitution to protect against unequal treatment based on the following: Ethnicity, national origin, age or disability Sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression Pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes Reproductive healthcare and auton…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back'
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' A rare chance for rain and showers will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern at midweek. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and temperatures will be in the low 60s. Rain and showers will move through Tuesday evening into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 30, with patchy fog overnight. Rain will be heavier farther north. Overnight lows will be in the 50s. A satellite projection of what conditions will look like at midnight on Wednesday is shown in the first image above There will be near record highs on Wednesday…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
New Update: Suspect Apprehended After Fatal Shooting In Westchester New Update: Suspect Apprehended After Fatal Shooting In Westchester
New Update: Suspect Apprehended After Fatal Shooting In Westchester A suspect has been apprehended following a massive manhunt after a fatal overnight shooting in Northern Westchester County that has led to school closures in neighboring Putnam County. New Update: 10th-Grader ID'd As Victim In Fatal Northern Westchester Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest The shooting happened in the Baldwin Place section of the town of Somers at approximately 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, according to New York State Police. One person was killed. Two other victims are receiving care at hospitals in the area. The suspect, Fernando Jimenez, 40, had last been seen in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
NY Commentator Kicked Off CNN Mid-Show After Suggesting Muslim Journalist Is Terrorist NY Commentator Kicked Off CNN Mid-Show After Suggesting Muslim Journalist Is Terrorist
NY Commentator Kicked Off CNN Mid-Show After Suggesting Muslim Journalist Is Terrorist A political commentator from New York was pulled off a CNN panel mid-show and banned from the network after suggesting that a Muslim journalist was a terrorist. The stunning attack unfolded on the network’s “News Night with Abby Phillip” on Monday night, Oct. 28, during a heated roundtable discussion of former President Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden the day before. Scroll down to watch video of the incident. As the panelists discussed inflammatory and racist remarks that were made by rally speakers, progressive commentator Mehdi Hasan, who is of Indian descent and Muslim, a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Election 2024: Can NYers Snap Pic Of Completed Ballot? Here's What To Know Election 2024: Can NYers Snap Pic Of Completed Ballot? Here's What To Know
Election 2024: Can NYers Snap Pic Of Completed Ballot? Here's What To Know Think twice before snapping that Election Day selfie. While New Yorkers may be tempted to commemorate their participation in this year’s highly consequential election by taking a photo of their ballot, doing so is actually a crime. Under state law, it is a misdemeanor offense for a voter to snap a picture with their completed ballot. “Any person who shows his ballot after it is prepared for voting, to any person so as to reveal the contents, or solicits a voter to show the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor,” reads the text from New York State election law. According to the New York State B…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $29 million with a $13.8 million cash option after a player in Georgia won the jackpot last week and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, when the jackpot will hit an estimated $39 million with a $18.6 million cash option. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 21-27-32-48-67 with a Powerball of 17 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in&…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property
Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Following a residential burglary on a quiet Westchester street, police are warning residents to be wary of suspects believed to be targeting unoccupied homes. The burglary was detailed in an announcement on Monday, Oct. 28 by the City of Rye Police Department, which revealed it happened at a home on Colby Avenue sometime over the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 26.  Although police did not release more details about the burglary, they advised residents in the area to lock their homes and secure their property in the event that the suspects strike again. "The perpetrators may be targeting un…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester
Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester After almost two decades, a Westchester restaurant that has earned plenty of fans over the years has revealed when it will be closing for good.  Aqui Es Santa Fe, a Colombian restaurant in Port Chester located at 32 Broad St., will have its last day in business on Sunday, Nov. 10, owner Olga Santos announced on social media.  Although Santos did not specify a reason for the closure, she thanked those who stopped by over the 17 years that the eatery was open:  "We want to thank each person who sat at our table and became part of our family...What started as a dream became one…

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by Ben Crnic
News
McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders
McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders Health officials have pinpointed the specific ingredient that triggered an E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s that killed one person and sickened dozens more across several states. Testing done by the Colorado Department of Agriculture eliminated Quarter Pounder beef patties as the source of the outbreak, McDonald’s confirmed on Sunday, Oct. 27. That leaves the restaurant’s slivered onions, which are primarily used on Quarter Pounder hamburgers, as the likely source of contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Earlier Report: E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald'…

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by Michael Mashburn