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Putnam Hospital Anesthesiologist Drugs, Sexually Assaults Victim: Police Putnam Hospital Anesthesiologist Drugs, Sexually Assaults Victim: Police
Putnam Hospital Anesthesiologist Drugs, Sexually Assaults Victim: Police An anesthesiologist faces charges after allegedly giving anesthesia to a victim without her knowledge and sexually assaulting her, police announced. Putnam County resident Paul Giacopelli of Southeast, age 59, was interviewed and arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30 on sexual abuse charges, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  According to authorities, on Friday, Dec. 29, the Sheriff's Office was told that a female victim known to Giacopelli had been given anesthesia without her knowledge and was then sexually assaulted. This happened multip…
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Among Best Hospitals In New York, New Report Says Vassar Brothers Medical Center Among Best Hospitals In New York, New Report Says
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Among Best Hospitals In New York, New Report Says Hudson Valley residents might take comfort in the fact that they have access to good healthcare, as four hospitals in the region have been named among the best in the state, according to a new report.  The hospitals were selected by U.S. News and World Report, which released its new rankings of best regional hospitals on Tuesday, Aug. 1.  According to the report, the best hospitals in the Hudson Valley are:  White Plains Hospital, which also ranked No. 17 in the state of New York; Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, which ranked No. 24 in New York; Northern Westches…
Suspect Nabbed After Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed After Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed After Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley A suspect has been apprehended after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash at a busy shopping center in Northern Westchester. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the town of Lewisboro at the Orchard Square Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 35 and 121 in the hamlet of Cross River. The victim, Randi J. Blattberg, age 65, of Mount Vernon, was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco with life-threatening injuries, New York State Police said. She was later transported to Westchester Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. An inv…
'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Town In Hudson Valley Dies 'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Town In Hudson Valley Dies
'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Town In Hudson Valley Dies A woman from Northern Westchester who dedicated much of her life to public service has died.  Former mayor Patricia M. Fox Reilly of Mount Kisco died on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the age of 91, according to her obituary.  Born in 1931 to former mayor J. Edward Fox, Reilly was raised to understand the importance of volunteering in one's community, and knew that she would one day serve her town much like her father, her obituary said.  "In Pat’s words- she was hatched, matched, and knew she would be dispatched from the big little Village, and wanted to do everything i…
These Dutchess County Hospitals Receives 'C' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says These Dutchess County Hospitals Receives 'C' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
These Dutchess County Hospitals Receives 'C' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to 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 gr…
Beloved Former High School Teacher, Coach In Hudson Valley Dies Beloved Former High School Teacher, Coach In Hudson Valley Dies
Beloved Former High School Teacher, Coach In Hudson Valley Dies A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died. Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…
Beloved Teacher From Area Dies At Age 56 Beloved Teacher From Area Dies At Age 56
Beloved Teacher From Area Dies At Age 56 A longtime, beloved Westchester special education teacher has died at the age of 56. Christine Amanna (Antonecchia) age 56, of Somers, formerly of Hawthorne, died Tuesday, June 29 at Northern Westchester Hospital. Amanna was born in 1964 to Guido and Barbara Antonecchia. She was the eldest of three children predeceased by her sister Lisa and her father.  She was raised in Yonkers, graduated from the University of Hartford where she received a bachelor of science and a dual master of science of education and Special Education from Manhattan College. Amanna was a special education tea…
Police: Suspect Nabbed After Man Stabbed During Altercation In Area Police: Suspect Nabbed After Man Stabbed During Altercation In Area
Police: Suspect Nabbed After Man Stabbed During Altercation In Area A Northern Westchester has been arrested after allegedly stabbing another man in the abdomen with a knife following an altercation at an area home. Jason Goldberg, age 28, of Yorktown, was arrested on Tuesday, March 30, following the incident on Hedge Street in Yorktown. Yorktown Police were alerted to the incident when they received a phone call from Northern Westchester Hospital that a victim had arrived for treatment of a stab wound. When officers arrived at the hospital, the victim told them he had been stabbed by Goldberg during a physical altercation, said Yorktown Police. Officers …
COVID-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says Healthcare workers in New York are being vaccinated for COVID-19 at a quicker rate statewide as officials continue to prioritize controlling hospital capacity during the latest wave of the virus. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state’s top priority when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine is to ensure that healthcare workers receive their shots first to ensure hospitals can maintain necessary staff during the pandemic. 
“Our top priority on the vaccination was healthcare workers to make sure we have hospital capacity. We want to make sure hospitals don’t reach their capacity limits as…
School Bus Driver In Area Admits To Driving Drunk With Children On Board School Bus Driver In Area Admits To Driving Drunk With Children On Board
School Bus Driver In Area Admits To Driving Drunk With Children On Board A school bus driver in Northern Westchester admitted to driving drunk with dozens of children on board. Somers resident William Mendez, 62, who was working for Royal Coach Lines, which was employed by the Somers Central School District, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to driving while intoxicated with young children on his bus last December. Specifically, Mendez pleaded guilty to Leandra’s Law, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said, a felony that is related to driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. A parent notified school officials in Somers that M…
Teen Nabbed After Crashing Car Into Police Cruiser In I-684, Route 22 Chase Teen Nabbed After Crashing Car Into Police Cruiser In I-684, Route 22 Chase
Teen Nabbed After Crashing Car Into Police Cruiser In I-684, Route 22 Chase A teenager in an allegedly stolen Audi in the Hudson Valley took police on a wild ride during a late-night high-speed chase. An 18-year-old driving a stolen 2010 Audi A4 on I-684 in Northern Westchester attempted to flee police attempting to stop him, intentionally driving into a New York State Police cruiser before continuing the chase and ultimately crashing into a utility pole in New Castle. According to New York State Police, at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Monday, July 13, troopers attempted to stop a 2010 Audi A4 on I-684 for traffic violations in Lewisboro. The teen failed to comply w…
Meet Dr. Virany Hillard, Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY's New Medical Director Meet Dr. Virany Hillard, Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY's New Medical Director
Meet Dr. Virany Hillard, Brain & Spine Surgeons Of NY's New Medical Director Brain and Spine Surgeons of NY (BSSNY) patients have access to a team of world-class brain and spine surgeons who are all experts in their fields, with outstanding reputations, a heart for patients, and a deep focus on technology. This month we would like to focus on BSSNY’s newly appointed Medical Director, Dr. Virany Hillard. Dr. Hillard is a highly awarded neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. She is fellowship trained and board certified. Her specialties include minimally invasive spine surgery and brain tumors. In addition, Dr. Hillard has authored/co-authored multiple abstract…
Woman Struck, Killed By Own Vehicle In Area Woman Struck, Killed By Own Vehicle In Area
Woman Struck, Killed By Own Vehicle In Area A woman was struck and killed by her own vehicle in Northern Westchester, police said. When police arrived on the scene, they found numerous people attempting to help Diana Devivo, 46, who was unconscious after being hit by her truck on Anderson Road in Katonah on Sunday, June 30 around 3:37 p.m., said the Bedford Police. Devivo was transported by the Katonah-Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, where she was pronounced dead, police said. Bedford Police said Devivo was the only person involved in the incident. The department's accident in…