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Police & Fire
Body Of 32-Year-Old Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper Recovered
A 32-year-old man has died after jumping off the Bear Mountain Bridge into the Hudson River, New York State Police report. New York State Police responded to the tragic incident on Saturday, Dec. 28, after receiving reports of an individual jumping off the Bear Mountain Bridge. Troopers from the Haverstraw barracks arrived at the scene at approximately 11:12 a.m., said Trooper Jennifer Alvarez. They discovered that the man had parked his vehicle on the eastbound side of the bridge before jumping. Alvarez said at least one person stopped to try to prevent the man from jumping but was …
Obituaries
Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service
A Northern Westchester community is mourning the sudden loss of veteran firefighter and Hudson Valley resident Christopher Johanson, who dedicated his life to service and his family. Johanson, a 24-year veteran firefighter with the Lake Mohegan Fire Department, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 26, at his home in Cold Spring at the age of 56, according to his obituary. Johanson, badge number 61, joined the Lake Mohegan Fire Department in August 2000 and was most recently assigned to Station 2, the Jefferson Valley Firehouse. In a memorial post on social media, t…
Police & Fire
NYC Tour Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Along Palisades, Police Say
A tour helicopter carrying the pilot and six passengers made a safe emergency landing in the parking lot of the Englewood Marina after experiencing mechanical failure mid-flight on Tuesday, Dec. 17, police said. The Bell 407GX helicopter, owned by HeliNY.com, was giving passengers a tour of New York City when it experienced a mechanical issue, according to Lieutenant Raymond E. Walter of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police. The pilot successfully brought the helicopter down in the marina parking lot along the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs around 11:45 a.m. All six passengers an…
Traffic
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much
Drivers crossing the new Tappan Zee Bridge will soon face a higher toll, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The increase will go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a 50-cent hike to the base NY E-ZPass toll rates and tolls-by-mail that began in 2024 and will continue each year through 2027, when it hits $7.75. The annual price increase means E-Z pass users will begin paying $6.75 on New Year's Day. The adjustment also includes an enhancement to the Westchester and Rockland Resident Discount Plan, which will rise from 17 percent to a 20 percent discount. The 40&nbs…
Real Estate
Luxurious Westchester Estate Once Owned By 'Father Divine' Listed For $5.495M
A stunning Westchester estate with breathtaking Hudson River views and rich history is now on the market for $5.495 million, offering would-be buyers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the county's past and present luxury. Located at 11 Carriage Trl. in Tarrytown, the property sits at the highest point of the prestigious Greystone-on-Hudson community, a nearly 100-acre luxury gated enclave, and was once owned by famous spiritual leader "Father Divine," according to a New York Times article from 1940. "Father Divine," whose real name has still not been confirmed, was a charismatic …
Police & Fire
Missing Person Found Dead Near Hudson River
A missing person has been found dead in the Hudson Valley . The incident occurred in Rockland County at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Nyack. According to Orangetown Police Capt. Michael Shannon, the department received a call for help from the Spring Valley Police regarding a missing person spotted in the area. Shannon said the Spring Valley Police Detective Bureau was able to determine that the missing person’s last known location was near the shore of the Hudson River in Nyack Memorial Park. Shannon said that the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team searched the river in …
News
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Peekskill
A rebuilt pier along the Hudson River is about to open up tourism and economic opportunities for a city in Northern Westchester, officials announced. A grand reopening ceremony celebrating the rebuilding and renovation of Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park in Peekskill will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on John Walsh Boulevard, officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The almost 500-foot-long pier will be able to accommodate large vessels, two floating docks for smaller boats, and an accessible kayak launch. Benches and viewing devices have also been ins…
Business
Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef In Westchester Closes
A picturesque restaurant on the Hudson River in Westchester run by an award-winning celebrity chef has closed, officials announced. X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, located in Yonkers at 71 Water Grant St., is closed as of Sunday, Sept. 29, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Friday, Oct. 4. According to Spano, the eatery, run by Chef Peter X. Kelly, ended its 20-year license with the city before closing. A reason for the closure was not released. As of Monday, Oct. 7, the eatery's website was offline. "X20, owned and operated by Yonkers-own Peter Kelly, has been a mainstay…
Real Estate
Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million
If you need a luxury weekend pad only 35 minutes from Manhattan, then a Hudson Valley home that's hit the market with views of the Hudson River from every room is the place for you. Located in Rockland In Nyack/Grandview, the Landing is a 4,800-square-foot estate with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a wall of glass facing the water on multiple levels, with an elevator on every floor, according to Zillow. It's listed at $4.495 million. Zillows touts that the property offers it all: an inground pool with a spa, a long dock with a sandy beach, a complete gym, and a viewing room. And t…
Real Estate
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market
A historic estate for sale in the Hudson Valley is known for its second floor, where much-loved Long Island musician Billy Joel found inspiration in the 70s for his legendary song "New York State Of Mind." Nestled on the Hudson River near West Point in Orange County, the $1.99 million Highland Falls estate at 26 Kings Road, known as "Overlook," was also where Joel wrote "Summer, Highland Falls" and other famous hits. Joel rented the home long-term after his return from Los Angeles, and is said to have found inspiration from the sheer beauty of the area and the comfort of that second-floor r…
News
Weekend Ferry Service Between Northern Westchester, Rockland Off To Great Start
Months after the launch of a weekend ferry service between Westchester and Rockland counties, ridership is only going up, officials announced. Since weekend service on the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry was started in May, ridership numbers have continued to climb each month, MTA officials announced on Wednesday, July 31. According to the MTA, ridership in July reached an average of 455 trips a day on the weekend compared to 240 trips a day in May. Additionally, a record of 822 trips was set on Sunday, July 21, officials said. Weekend service on the route was launched in May to…
Police & Fire
10 Escape After Boat Capsizes On Hudson River Off Northern Westchester Coast
Thanks to their wise decision to wear life jackets, ten people emerged unscathed after their vessel overturned on the Hudson River off the coast of Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Tuesday, July 30 around 3:30 p.m., when a boat overturned on the Hudson River off Oscawana Island in Cortlandt, sending several people into the water, Westchester County Police said on Thursday, Aug. 1. Arriving officers from the department's Marine Unit found that a total of ten people had jumped from the vessel as it began to capsize. Luckily though, they had been wearing lif…
News
FEMA Denies City In Westchester $5.2M In Emergency Hurricane Repairs
Officials in a Westchester County city are expressing frustration after the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied it over $5 million in funds needed to repair damage caused by a devastating hurricane. In an announcement on Monday, July 29, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano revealed that FEMA denied the city over $5.2 million requested to stabilize three slopes along the Hudson River damaged by Hurricane Ida in September 2021. According to Spano, the hurricane caused excess runoff to be channeled through a culvert under the Old Croton Aqueduct, causing "substantial damage" to th…
Traffic
Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester
Part of a busy bridge in Westchester is closed to traffic as crews make emergency repairs following a failed inspection, officials announced. New, updated report - New Update: Two-Way Traffic Restored On Tarrytown H-Bridge After Emergency Closure The northeast ramp of the "H-Bridge" in Tarrytown, which carries Railroad Avenue over Metro-North tracks, is closed to traffic, village officials announced on Monday, July 15. The emergency closure was prompted by a failed inspection of the northeast portion of the bridge. The bridge's span must now be reduced to one direction to …
Police & Fire
New Update: Missing Swimmer's Body Pulled From Hudson River In Westchester
This story has been updated. The body of a swimmer who went missing after taking a dip in the Hudson River in Westchester was recovered following an intense recovery effort. The person's disappearance happened on Monday, July 8 around 6 p.m., when a swimmer was reported to be in distress in the Hudson River by the area of Dobbs Ferry's Waterfront Park, according to the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department. Arriving crews spoke to witnesses, who said they saw a swimmer go under the water around 30 feet from the shoreline who did not resurface. More personnel were then called…
Real Estate
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report
A 12-acre gated Westchester County estate set alongside the picturesque Hudson River is now up for sale by its two famous residents and Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, a new repor says. The over 11,000-square-foot home, located in Irvington, is now listed for $12 million by real estate agency Compass, according to The Wall Street Journal. The residence, which Zeta-Jones bought in 2019 for $4.5 million, features around 130 feet of riverside frontage and dates back to the 1920s. It sits on land that once belonged to Charles Lewis Tiffany, who founded the jewelr…
News
Longtime Riverkeeper Captain To Retire After 24 Years Patrolling Hudson River
For the past 24 years, Hudson Valley native John Lipscomb has served as the eyes and ears of the Hudson River for Riverkeeper as its patrol boat captain. This month he retires, but not before he trains his successor, conservationist and vessel operator Luis Melendez. Since 2000, Lipscomb, who grew up in Westchester County in Irvington and Tarrytown, has been the vice president for advocacy for Riverkeeper. He has patrolled the Hudson, including New York Harbor, the Mohawk, and Upper Hudson, searching out and deterring polluters, monitoring tributaries and waterfront facili…
News
New Update: Hudson River Swimming, Boating Advisory Lifted In Northern Westchester
This story has been updated. Following the completed repairs of a sewer main break at a Northern Westchester pump station, county officials have lifted an advisory for recreational activities in the Hudson River. In an announcement on Monday, June 10, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said that repairs to the force main break at the Crotonville Pump Station on Croton River Rd. in Ossining have been completed and that the Westchester County Department of Health has lifted its advisory for avoiding the Hudson River. The break occurred on Thursday, June 6. As a result, …
Real Estate
Historic Westchester Home Once Owned By Esteemed Meteorologist Listed At $4.75M
A more than century-old Westchester home with panoramic river views has become one of the most expensive listings in the area's history. The residence, located in Hastings-on-Hudson at 255 South Broadway, was built in 1902 and is now listed for $4.75 million, according to its Houlihan Lawrence listing. The five-bed, three-bath home was once owned by Central Park Observatory’s founding meteorologist Daniel Draper, the namesake of nearby Draper Park who spent more than four decades as New York City's official meteorologist. Rebuilt by local architect Stephen Tilly…
Police & Fire
Man Rescued After Falling From Overturned, Disabled Jet Ski Into Hudson River In Westchester
With plenty of great weather on the horizon, authorities in Westchester are reminding residents to be careful while out on the water after rescuing a man from the Hudson River who fell from a disabled jet ski. The department announced on Friday, May 31, that the rescue happened over Memorial Day weekend in Yonkers. Officers from the Yonkers Police Marine Unit pulled a jetskier from the Hudson River. According to the department, the events leading up to the rescue began when the man tied his jet ski to his friend's jet ski. At this point, his friend accidentally accelerate…
Police & Fire
Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
A body was recovered after a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Friday, May 17. The body of the victim was recovered from the Hudson River near Stony Point, according to Trooper A.J. Hicks of the New York State Police. The identity of the person has not yet been released. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The bridge carries Route 6/202 over the river between Orange County and Northern Westchester. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
News
Ceiling Collapse Causes Major Damage At Historic Mansion Overlooking Hudson River
A ceiling collapse caused significant damage at a historic mansion and museum in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County in the hamlet of Garrison at Boscobel House and Gardens, which overlooks the Hudson River. On Tuesday, April 16, the plaster ceiling in its historic library collapsed without warning, causing major damage to the room, its contents, and adjacent rooms, according to Boscobel. No one was in the building when the incident happened. Boscobel said it is "working diligently alongside a team of engineers, art conservators, and local officials to ass…
Schools
Westchester HS Student Leads Art Exhibition To Help Support Hudson River
A high school student from Westchester is looking to drum up support for the preservation of the Hudson River through the power of art. To raise funds for environmental conservation efforts, Irvington High School Junior Minori Furtado has organized an art exhibition that will include works from students and seasoned artists, the Irvington Union Free School District announced on Thursday, April 4. The exhibition, titled "Ebb & Flow," will be held at the Studio 8 art gallery in Irvington at 8 North Dutcher St. from Thursday, April 11 to Wednesday, April 17. The effort wi…
Police & Fire
Woman Rescued From Water Under Dock On Hudson River In Westchester
Thanks to quick action from police and first responders, a woman was rescued from the Hudson River after jumping from a pier in Westchester. The incident happened on Wednesday evening, March 27, when a woman jumped from a pier in the downtown waterfront area of Yonkers. A short time after, a retired Yonkers Police member found her shoes, glasses, and a note left on the pier and alerted authorities that some may have tried harming themselves, Yonkers Police announced on Monday, April 1. Officers soon began looking at camera footage and confirmed that a woman had jumped into the H…
Police & Fire
Man Rescued From Watery Tunnel Under Train Station In Westchester
Thanks to quick action from first responders, a man was rescued from a watery tunnel underneath a Westchester train station just before the incoming tide came in. The rescue happened on Saturday, March 16 at around 1 p.m., when Yonkers Police and firefighters received a report of a man screaming for help from a tunnel underneath the Yonkers Train Station. According to Yonkers Police, arriving units from the department's 4th Precinct soon heard the man's cries coming from the tunnel, which runs between the Hudson River and Van Der Donck Park. The department's Emergency Service U…
Police & Fire
55 Gallon Drum Of 'Unknown Substance' Found Floating In Northern Westchester
A Hazmat team was called to the Hudson River in Northern Westchester after a resident spotted a 55-gallon drum floating in the water, fire officials said. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 8 at around 4:30 p.m., when a concerned resident told members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department that they had seen a drum of an "unknown substance" floating in the Hudson River by the northern shore of Croton Point, the department said. According to the fire department, a Hazmat assignment consisting of members from the Croton Fire Department, Croton EMS, Montrose Volunteer VAFD Hazmat, Ossini…
Police & Fire
ID Released Of Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge
A man whose body was pulled out of the Hudson River at a dock in Northern Westchester weeks after he jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by authorities. Westchester County Police discovered the body of Scarsdale resident Donald Baker, age 49, at the Steam Boat Dock in Verplanck on Hardie Street on Friday, Dec. 29, according to authorities. Earlier Report - Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge Baker was identified as the man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge closest to the Rockland County side on Friday, Nov. 24 around 6:40 a.m., Trooper AJ H…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Northern Westchester
Town officials in Northern Westchester are asking residents to be on the lookout for a person who has been missing for several days. Jose Fernando Palta has been missing since Sunday night, Dec 17, according to a Facebook post that was re-shared by Ossining town officials on Tuesday night, Dec. 19. Palta was last seen near the Hudson River, his family said. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 845-200-9017. Click the Facebook icon below to share this story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Lifestyle
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Hudson Valley: See Inside
The Hudson Valley home where Billy Joel wrote the iconic “New York State of Mind” is up for sale. Want to take a Greyhound on the Hudson River line? Consider 26 Kings Road your next stop. The Orange County estate, located in Highland Falls, which once was the summer home of American financier JP Morgan and the spot that inspired one of Billy Joel’s most iconic songs is up for sale — if you’ve got a cool $2.5 million to spare. Tucked away in the trees with a direct view of the Hudson River, the estate is made up of two lots: a main house with 4,288 square feet of room and a 1,577-squa…
Business
This Hudson Valley Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say
If you’re in need of some retail therapy, there’s no better place in New York to get your shopping on than this popular locale, according to a new ranking. In Dutchess County, the city of Beacon was named as having the best “Main Street” shopping district in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. The ranking, which includes towns with fewer than 90,000 residents in all 50 states, sought to pinpoint those “quaint, small-town” shopping centers offering an alternative to the bustling big-box stores and megamalls all too common across the country. “Beacon, on the Hudson River north of New Y…
Police & Fire
Duo Rescued From Capsized Boat In Westchester Thanks To Observant Train Passenger
Two people were rescued from a capsized vessel in the Hudson River when an observant train passenger spotted them in the water while traveling in Westchester near the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 16 around 6 p.m. when Irvington Police received a call from a passenger on a Metro-North train who told authorities that a small boat had capsized in the Hudson River. The department then sent officers to the riverfront to canvass for it from the shore and soon requested help from a Westchester County Police Marine Unit. With help from both Irvi…
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