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Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck Eateries Among Nation's Top 100 'All-Time Pizza Spots,' Yelp Says Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck Eateries Among Nation's Top 100 'All-Time Pizza Spots,' Yelp Says
Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck Eateries Among Nation's Top 100 'All-Time Pizza Spots,' Yelp Says Three eateries in the Hudson Valley are among the Top 100 pizza spots from sea to shining sea, according to Yelp, which said the selections make up its active but "all-time list." Yelp says it determined the rankings by identifying businesses in the pizza category and then ranking them using several factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. The trio of restaurants from the Hudson Valley are: No. 64 - Lolita’s Pizza, Poughkeepsie: With a five-star rating based on about 135 reviews, Lolita's went from fine dining to specializing in Neapolitan pizza in 2018, saying…
Duo Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Hudson Valley Prison For Money: DA Duo Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Hudson Valley Prison For Money: DA
Duo Nabbed For Smuggling Contraband Into Hudson Valley Prison For Money: DA Two men, including a correction officer, are accused of working to smuggle contraband into a Northern Westchester prison in exchange for payment, officials announced.  The suspects, Irvington resident Jose Estevez-Luciano, age 33, and Sleepy Hollow resident Francis De La Cruz, age 24, both face charges related to their alleged scheme to smuggle contraband into Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Nov. 2.  According to the DA's Office, both men participated in their scheme between Thursday, O…
Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At Age 44 Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At Age 44
Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At Age 44 A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair.  He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary.  "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…
Drunk Driver From Hudson Valley Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police Drunk Driver From Hudson Valley Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police
Drunk Driver From Hudson Valley Nabbed After Crashing Into River: Police A New York man faces drunk driving charges after crashing into a river in Connecticut and lying to officers about having passengers in his car, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened in Fairfield County on Monday, June 26 just before 4 a.m., when Darien Police responded to the area of Tokeneke Road and Raymond Street for a reported single-car crash, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once there, officers identified the driver as Westchester County resident Kevin Silva-Morocho, age 19, of Sleepy Hollow, who admitted that he had driven his …
Missing Toddler Rescued From Train Tracks Near Station In Hudson Valley: Video Missing Toddler Rescued From Train Tracks Near Station In Hudson Valley: Video
Missing Toddler Rescued From Train Tracks Near Station In Hudson Valley: Video Several Metro-North employees are receiving recognition for rescuing a missing three-year-old boy who they spotted on train tracks near a station in Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, April 6 around 3:15 p.m., when MTA Locomotive Engineer William Kennedy was operating a southbound Hudson Line train north of Tarrytown station when he noticed a young child on the northbound track, according to MTA officials.  Kennedy then sent out an emergency radio communication to all nearby train crews to let them know about the child.  Soon after this, northbound Train 737, operated by Loc…
Best Pizza: Poughkeepsie Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza: Poughkeepsie Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza: Poughkeepsie Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Seven New York eateries are among Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States. Yelp says the list is based on reviews and comments by readers. The highest-ranked New York pizzeria on the list is on Long Island: Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in Massapequa, which checks in at No. 6. The eatery, which has been in business since 1967, says on its website that it uses buffalo-milk mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples as well as our "fresh, home-made mozzarella. "All pizzas are drizzled with 100-percent Italian extr…
It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic Serving Dutchess County Celebrates 50 Years It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic Serving Dutchess County Celebrates 50 Years
It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic Serving Dutchess County Celebrates 50 Years A medical clinic in Northern Westchester that serves thousands of people across the Hudson Valley is celebrating its 50-year anniversary.  Open Door Medical Clinic, located in Ossining at 165 Main St., first opened in the fall of 1972 and currently serves more than 63,000 people in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties, offering affordable services such as primary care, behavioral health, women’s health, dental care, and vision care, according to clinic officials.  The clinic began in the basement of downtown Ossining's First Baptist Church, first serving ar…
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…
New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Hudson Valley Village New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Hudson Valley Village
New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Hudson Valley Village A new park providing access to the Hudson River waterfront has opened in Westchester County. The Sleepy Hollow RiverWalk at Edge-on-Hudson, which will let visitors walk along the river from River Street to the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 31, according to the village's Parks and Recreation Department.  The RiverWalk was funded by the Edge-on-Hudson mixed-use community being developed in Sleepy Hollow on the Hudson River and was dedicated to the village, Parks and Recreation officials said.  The new park restores access to a s…
Year After Crash, Popular Hudson Valley Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ Year After Crash, Popular Hudson Valley Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’
Year After Crash, Popular Hudson Valley Deli Still Getting ‘Back Into Swing Of Things’ More than a year after a car barreled into its front window and brought business to a standstill, a popular Westchester County deli still has a long road to recovery. The devastating crash at The Horseman Deli, located in Sleepy Hollow, occurred at exactly 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, owner Kirstina Rolon said. That’s when a sedan struck a nearby curb before smashing into the deli’s front window. The impact was so severe it dislodged the vehicle’s engine. Pictures posted on the deli’s Facebook page show the car lying on its roof surrounded by a devastating scene of shattered glass a…
These Hudson Valley Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings These Hudson Valley Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings
These Hudson Valley Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings A ranking from TripAdvisor has determined which restaurants in the region aren't just winging it when it comes to their chicken wings. TripAdvisor shared a list of the best wings in the Hudson Valley and nearby communities. Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Cafe, a steakhouse located in the Greene County village of Tannersville, was ranked the best. According to TripAdvisor, the eatery has received a score of 4.5 stars from its more than 500 reviews. "We’ve been going to Last Chance for over 20 years," Christopher G. said in a review. "Founded in 1971 and now being run by a second generat…
Man Attempted To Lure Young Women Into His Car In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Attempted To Lure Young Women Into His Car In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Attempted To Lure Young Women Into His Car In Hudson Valley, Police Say A suspect is at large after attempting to lure high school girls into his car in Westchester, police said. In Ardsley, police issued an alert to the community advising that an unknown man made multiple attempts at luring high school-aged females to his car while asking for directions.  The incidents happened at approximately 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, according to Ardsley PD investigators. According to police, the man told the girls that he was from the Sleepy Hollow area and needed help to find the high school. Police said that the man is described as being white, possibly…
Community Rallies Around Hudson Valley Families Displaced By Massive Fire Community Rallies Around Hudson Valley Families Displaced By Massive Fire
Community Rallies Around Hudson Valley Families Displaced By Massive Fire A Westchester community is rallying around the families who were left homeless after a devastating fire destroyed an area home. More than two dozen residents were displaced on Sunday, March 27 in Sleepy Hollow when a fire broke out in a three-story multi-family home on North Washington Street. Original story - Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Sleepy Hollow Home Video of the fire can be found here. More than 100 firefighters from 15 departments responded to the fire, which left the home uninhabitable after a complete roof collapse. Officials said that firefighters were forced …
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Hudson Valley Home Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Hudson Valley Home
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Hudson Valley Home More than two dozen residents were displaced in Westchester after a fast-moving three-alarm fire tore through a multi-family home, authorities announced. Upwards of 100 firefighters from 14 departments responded in Sleepy Hollow to a North Washington Street home at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, in Sleepy Hollow when a fire broke out and flames tore through the three-story residence. Video of the fire can be found here. Crews worked through the night to knock down the flames, as the fire was declared under control at around midnight. Officials said that no residents suffered a…
Dan Mulholland, Longtime Coach In Hudson Valley, Dies Dan Mulholland, Longtime Coach In Hudson Valley, Dies
Dan Mulholland, Longtime Coach In Hudson Valley, Dies A beloved longtime Hall of Fame coach in Westchester died at the age of 76. Daniel J. Mulholland, Jr., known as Coach “Mully," died Saturday, Jan. 15 surrounded by his family. In his early years, Mulholland loved archery and traveling with his father to tournaments while spending summers with his grandfather in Dolgeville, a village in Herkimer and Fulton counties in New York. He was a graduate of Ardsley High School and Brockport University. Mulholland spent his life as a part of the education system and sports world. His teaching started in Elmsford, Yorktown, Peekskill, and continued…
Popular Family-Run Supermarket To Open Two New Locations In Hudson Valley Popular Family-Run Supermarket To Open Two New Locations In Hudson Valley
Popular Family-Run Supermarket To Open Two New Locations In Hudson Valley A popular Westchester supermarket is set to open two new locations in the area. Fans of the specialty grocery store will be happy to know that DeCicco & Sons recently announced its plans to open a new market in Bedford in March. The new store will be the 10th store for the chain which also has an 11th location planned for Edge-on-Hudson in Sleepy Hollow.  No word yet on when that store will open. Other DeCicco & Sons stores in the area include Ardsley, Armonk, Brewster, Eastchester, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood, Pelham, and Somers.  
These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Hudson Valley towns ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. In Westchester, Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow tied as the No. 1 safest towns in the country after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a report released by the safety and home security site SafeWise. Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan also tied for the safest small town. Other Hudson Valley communities to crack the top 100 include:  Highlands in …
Car Crashes Into Newly-Opened Deli In Hudson Valley Car Crashes Into Newly-Opened Deli In Hudson Valley
Car Crashes Into Newly-Opened Deli In Hudson Valley An investigation is underway after a car crashed into a deli that recently opened in Westchester. The incident happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 at The Horseman Deli on North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow. The deli had just opened for business in late April. Kristina Rolon, the co-owner of the business along with her fiance, Mike, and partner Fredy, said the deli will not be able to operate for between three to six months. "As a business only being open for three months during a pandemic, I am very concerned The Horseman Deli will not make it if we don’t have the financial means to su…
Police: One Killed, Another Injured In Shooting At Park In Hudson Valley Police: One Killed, Another Injured In Shooting At Park In Hudson Valley
Police: One Killed, Another Injured In Shooting At Park In Hudson Valley One man was shot and killed and another injured during an overnight incident in Westchester County.  The two men were found in Sleepy Hollow around 9:30 p.m., Monday, June 28, authorities said. A Sleepy Hollow Police officer patrolling the area of 126 Valley Street and Margotta Court Park heard gunshots, said Police Chief Anthony Bueti. When the officer arrived on the scene, he found the two men, both shot. Officers and Sleepy Hollow EMS rendered emergency aid, and the victims were transported to Westchester Medical Center.  One victim was treated and released, and the othe…
COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Reopens After Hiatus Due To Pandemic A popular area restaurant is set to reopen its doors to guests after taking a temporary hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert and Denise Horton, the owners of Tboy’s Bistro in Westchester County, located in Sleepy Hollow, announced that it is back in business “to a whole new audience” after being forced to close due to the outbreak of the virus. The Hortons, who owned and operated American Bistro in Tuckahoe and Crestwood before opening Tboy’s Bistro, have recently welcomed patrons back for the first time in months. According to the owners, “Tboy’s Bistro exudes warmth and charm from…
Beloved Mother, Teacher From Hudson Valley Dies At 41 Beloved Mother, Teacher From Hudson Valley Dies At 41
Beloved Mother, Teacher From Hudson Valley Dies At 41 A beloved mother and teacher who was a lifelong Westchester resident has died at age 41. Valerie Cirillo Bunch, who lived in Tarrytown, was raised in Irvington. She worked as a preschool teacher, nanny for many families, and as a postpartum doula.  She died on Tuesday, March 30. She is survived by her husband for 11 years, Sean David Bunch; her children Cole, Donte, and Giselle; sisters Melissa Cirillo and Samantha (Randoln) Hidalgo; nieces and nephews Ashley, Mia, Dorian, Milo, and Ryder; and her father-in-law Donald R Bunch. "Her children were her purpose and making them…
Man Dies After Attempted Armed Robbery In Area, Police Say Man Dies After Attempted Armed Robbery In Area, Police Say
Man Dies After Attempted Armed Robbery In Area, Police Say A 23-year-old man died after attempting to rob someone at gunpoint during an otherwise benign planned transaction in Northern Westchester, police said. Officers from the Ossining Police Department received a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 around James Street, prompting an investigation. Police said that upon arrival, officers found what appeared to be the scene of a collision, though there was no car or downed pedestrian in the area. While investigating the reported crash, officers located Cortlandt Manor resident Samuel Fiakor, who was …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Rundown Of New Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Rundown Of New Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Rundown Of New Cases By County The infection rate in each community in the Hudson Valley continues to rapidly climb as the number of new cases threatens to overwhelm hospital systems at its current rate. More than 1,300 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, according to the state Department of Health, which has been combating the recent surge of new cases during the second stage of the virus. A breakdown of total and new positive cases in the Hudson Valley, by county, on Wednesday, Dec. 2: Westchester: 51,790 (570 new); Rockland: 22,038 (203); Orange: 17,283 (208); Dutchess: 7,512 (158); Ulster: 3,499 …
Astorino Narrowly Leads Harckham In State Senate Race, With Absentee Ballots To Be Counted Astorino Narrowly Leads Harckham In State Senate Race, With Absentee Ballots To Be Counted
Astorino Narrowly Leads Harckham In State Senate Race, With Absentee Ballots To Be Counted Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino holds a narrow lead over one-term incumbent State Sen. Pete Harckham in the 40th Senate District with absentee ballots still to be counted. In the latest information released by the New York State Board of Elections, Astorino has garnered 65,686 (51.31 percent) of the votes to Harckham’s 58,233 (45.48 percent). The Board of Elections said that 258 of 277 districts have reported. Earlier story - Harckham, Astorino Spar Over School Mascots In State Senate Race The 40th Senate District includes Briarcliff Manor, Buchanan, Cortlandt, Croton-on…
Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties
Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties A familiar face is coming back to chase a seat in the New York Senate. Republican Rob Astorino, the longtime Westchester County Executive, announced he is planning to run for the 40th state Senate seat currently held by Sen. Peter Harckham. New York's 40th District includes:  The towns of Beekman, Pawling and the village of Pawling in Dutchess County;  The towns of Carmel, Patterson, and Southeast, and the village of Brewster in Putnam County, and;  The city of Peekskill, the towns of Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers and Yor…
Robert Vetterman Of Carmel, 54, Husband, Father, Friend Always There When Needed, Dies Of COVID Robert Vetterman Of Carmel, 54, Husband, Father, Friend Always There When Needed, Dies Of COVID
Robert Vetterman Of Carmel, 54, Husband, Father, Friend Always There When Needed, Dies Of COVID Robert Vetterman, 54, of Carmel died on April 7, 2020, at Danbury Hospital  in Connecticut from complications from the coronavirus. Robert was born in Sleepy Hollow (North Tarrytown) on July 14, 1965 to Raymond and Timothea (Keane) Vetterman. He grew up in Ossining and was a graduate of Ossining High School.  He also attended BOCES trade school. After high school, Robert pursued his passion for cars and became an automotive mechanic. Throughout his career he did not hesitate to take others under his wings and teach them everything he knew. Robert’s talent, skills, dedication and trustworth…
COVID-19: Lowest Number Of Overnight Deaths In Westchester Since Outbreak Began COVID-19: Lowest Number Of Overnight Deaths In Westchester Since Outbreak Began
Covid-19: Lowest Number Of Overnight Deaths In Westchester Since Outbreak Began Westchester saw the fewest number of overnight novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths since the virus took hold of the region in early March. At his daily COVID-19 briefing, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that the hospitalization rate and fatality rate continue to drop, though one of the deaths was a young boy. Earlier story - Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Westchester Latimer said there were 200 new positive COVID-19 cases in the county, bringing the total to 30,905, though active cases are down to 4,272. Since the outbreak began, 26,633 patients h…
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality There were 21 new deaths ties to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester in the past 24 hours as the death toll creeps toward 1,000.Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that there have now been 28,245 positive COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, April 28, with 8,054 still active. There have now been a total of 983 Westchester residents who died since the outbreak began 59 days ago. Latimer said that there are still 868 Westchester residents still hospitalized with COVID-19, while the hospitalization rate for COVID-19 continues to hold relatively steady at 10.5 percent.  …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality The number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester continues to stabilize. As of Monday, April 27, according to the New York State Department of Health, there have been 291,996 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide, including 28,007 in Westchester. There have been 1,077 deaths tied to COVID-19 since the outbreak began 58 days ago. Earlier story: COVID-19: Here's How Many Of 7,500 Were Positive In New State Antibody Testing A breakdown of COVID-19 cases by municipality in Westchester: Yonkers: 4,922; New Rochelle: 2,126; Mount Vernon: 2,038; White Plains: 1,247; Port Chest…
COVID-19: Area High School Senior Joins NYC EMS Front-Line Workers COVID-19: Area High School Senior Joins NYC EMS Front-Line Workers
Covid-19: Area High School Senior Joins NYC EMS Front-Line Workers A Northern Westchester high school senior is working the front lines in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Patrick Baia, who attends Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers, is also working as an EMT in New York City and Yonkers as a member of Empress Emergency Medical Services. During his hours at work, Baia is transporting many positive COVID-19 patients to the hospital for treatment. He is also helping to staff the Yonkers Medical Evacuation Transport Unit (METU). The Yonkers Police Department created the METU which provides the department th…
COVID-19 Active Cases Drop Again In Westchester: Here's Latest Rundown By Municipality COVID-19 Active Cases Drop Again In Westchester: Here's Latest Rundown By Municipality
Covid-19 Active Cases Drop Again In Westchester: Here's Latest Rundown By Municipality The number of active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester has dipped below 9,000 for the first time in weeks. During his daily virtual COVID-19 briefing, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Thursday, April 23, that there have been 25,959 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 8,955 still active. “This is the first time we’ve dipped below 9,000 cases in a few weeks, and that’s a relatively good sign, and follows the numbers we’re seeing around the state,” Latimer said. “We were at more than 10,000 cases as of Monday, (April 20), so we’ve seen a 10 percent drop in…