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Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Westchester Admits Lying To Keep Assets, Officials Say Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Westchester Admits Lying To Keep Assets, Officials Say
Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Westchester Admits Lying To Keep Assets, Officials Say A former attorney from Westchester has admitted to submitting false bank records to bankruptcy court in an attempt to keep possession of his multi-million dollar home and Aston Martin sports car, officials said. Bronxville resident John Roesser, age 52, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to charges related to making falsified statements and submitting fake records to bankruptcy court, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  Earlier Report - Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Bronxville Lied To Keep Home, Sports Car, Officials Say Acc…

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Taproom To Close After 8 Years In Westchester: 'Forever Grateful' Taproom To Close After 8 Years In Westchester: 'Forever Grateful'
Taproom To Close After 8 Years In Westchester: 'Forever Grateful' After eight years in business, a popular bottle shop and taproom in Westchester has announced that it will be permanently shutting its doors.  Beer Noggin, a craft beer taproom and bottle shop located in Bronxville at 102 Kraft Ave., will be open for its last day of business on Monday, July 31, the owners announced on social media. Although the owners did not cite a reason for the closure, they thanked their past customers for the eight "crazy fun years" they were in business.  "We are forever grateful for the friendships that we’ve made and all the good times we’ve shared," the owners wr…

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Debris Removed From Under Bridge In Westchester To Stop Flooding Debris Removed From Under Bridge In Westchester To Stop Flooding
Debris Removed From Under Bridge In Westchester To Stop Flooding A build-up of debris underneath a Metro-North bridge in Westchester had to be removed to prevent possible flooding, county officials said.  As a result of storms bringing heavy downpours, a build-up of branches and other flotsam began appearing underneath the Metro-North bridge in Bronxville near Parkway Road which soon became noticed by residents.  According to County Legislator James Nolan, several residents then reached out to him with concerns that the blockage could result in flooding in the area. Nolan then reached out to the county's Parks Department, which sent staff …

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Rye Brook-Bound: New Recruit Graduates From Westchester Police Academy Rye Brook-Bound: New Recruit Graduates From Westchester Police Academy
Rye Brook-Bound: New Recruit Graduates From Westchester Police Academy After months of training, more than 60 new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley.  The 61 new officers graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held on Friday, May 26 at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center.  There, they received their diplomas before a packed audience, marking the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of training that required them to master the physical and academic demands of the academy.  County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins,…

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Man Steals Catalytic Converters From Cars In Westchester: Police Man Steals Catalytic Converters From Cars In Westchester: Police
Man Steals Catalytic Converters From Cars In Westchester: Police A man faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Hudson Valley and Connecticut, including one that was parked at a high school, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened on Thursday, March 23 around 3 p.m., when a Putnam County sheriff's deputy assigned as a school resource officer at Putnam Valley High School was told that a vehicle parked in the school's lot had a catalytic converter stolen from it.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, this deputy was able to obtain surveillance video …

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White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says Two hospitals in Westchester have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. Northern Westch…

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25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Westchester Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On' 25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Westchester Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On'
25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Westchester Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On' A 25-year-old registered nurse and cancer survivor from Westchester is being remembered by her friends and family for her laugh and smile.  Yonkers resident Eileen Deighan died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 25, according to her obituary.  After winning a fight against cancer, Deighan celebrated many accomplishments including becoming a pediatric registered nurse at Montefiore Hospital and a champion Irish dancer.  She had also joined a Gaelic football team, her obituary said.  Her loved ones will always remember her for her smile and laughter, which wi…

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'Institutional Misogyny': Chairwoman Resigns From Westchester BOL After Staffer Meets With Teen 'Institutional Misogyny': Chairwoman Resigns From Westchester BOL After Staffer Meets With Teen
'Institutional Misogyny': Chairwoman Resigns From Westchester BOL After Staffer Meets With Teen The chairwoman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators has stepped down from her position following a scandal involving a former county staffer trying to meet with a 14-year-old girl.  Catherine Borgia, who was elected to the position with a unanimous vote at the beginning of the 2022-2023 term, announced her resignation on Friday, April 28. Earlier Report - Staffer Fired For Meeting With Teen Girl Leads To 'Witch Hunt,' Westchester BOL Chair Says Numerous legislators had called for Borgia's resignation after a former staffer, identified as Anand Singh, was fired…

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Staffer Fired For Meeting With Teen Girl Leads To 'Witch Hunt,' Westchester BOL Chair Says Staffer Fired For Meeting With Teen Girl Leads To 'Witch Hunt,' Westchester BOL Chair Says
Staffer Fired For Meeting With Teen Girl Leads To 'Witch Hunt,' Westchester BOL Chair Says The Chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators is responding to calls for her resignation after a county staffer was fired for attempting to meet up with a 14-year-old girl.  The former legislative staffer, identified as Anand Singh, was fired on Thursday, April 13 after a video surfaced of him allegedly driving hours to try and meet up with a 14-year-old girl, according to the Westchester County Board of Legislators.  The incident is now under investigation by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Board of Legislators Chair Catherine Borgia said in a statement on Tuesday, April 18.  …

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Off-Duty Officer, Fire Captain Save Retired Firefighter After Basketball Game In Westchester Off-Duty Officer, Fire Captain Save Retired Firefighter After Basketball Game In Westchester
Off-Duty Officer, Fire Captain Save Retired Firefighter After Basketball Game In Westchester Thanks to the quick action from an off-duty police officer and fire captain from Westchester, a retired firefighter who collapsed after a basketball game is on the mend.  The incident happened on Monday, March 6, when retired New York City Fire Department fire marshal commander CJ Kanelopoulos, age 49, came off the court at St. Joseph's Men's Club in Bronxville and passed out while drinking water.  According to the Yonkers Uniformed Fire Officers Association, Bedford Police Officer Tom Keane, Yonkers Fire Captain Steve Lawlor, and retired FDNY firefighter Bob Peterson, who ha…

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Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Westchester Lied To Keep Home, Sports Car, Officials Say Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Westchester Lied To Keep Home, Sports Car, Officials Say
Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Westchester Lied To Keep Home, Sports Car, Officials Say A former attorney from Westchester faces possible prison time after allegedly submitting false bank records to bankruptcy court in an effort to keep his multi-million dollar home and Aston Martin sports car, federal officials said.  Bronxville resident John Roesser, age 52, was arrested on Tuesday morning, March 28 on charges that he allegedly lied to bankruptcy court and the Internal Revenue Service about receiving millions of dollars in order to receive bankruptcy protections while still keeping his assets and not paying his bills, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Souther…

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Sex Cult Leader At College In Westchester Draws 60-Year Sentence Sex Cult Leader At College In Westchester Draws 60-Year Sentence
Sex Cult Leader At College In Westchester Draws 60-Year Sentence A man who put a group of college students through sexual, psychological, and physical abuse after moving into his daughter's dorm room in Westchester County will spend the rest of his life in prison.  Earlier Report - Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult Leader In Bronxville Found Guilty On All Charges Larry Ray, also known as Lawrence Grecco, was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Friday, Jan. 20 for leading a sex cult out of Sarah Lawrence College located near the border of Bronxville and Yonkers, according to Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. …

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