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Beloved Longtime Trustee, Deputy Mayor Of Village In Region Dies: 'Mentor, Friend'
A beloved former village trustee and deputy mayor from Northern Westchester who dedicated decades of her life to public service is being remembered for her exemplary leadership.
The death of longtime Croton-on-Hudson resident and former deputy mayor Ann Gallelli was announced by village officials on Monday, Feb.12.
Gallelli, who lived in the village for half a century, spent more than 35 years serving her community in roles on several boards and commissions, including the Board of Trustees, the Planning Board, the Waterfront Advisory Committee, the Water Control Commission, …
Duo Charged With Stealing Car, Credit Cards In Region: Police
Two people, one a minor, have been charged with stealing a car and other items in Northern Westchester, police say.
On Monday, Nov. 7, police responded to a report that two suspects were trespassing on private property and attempting to break into locked vehicles in Croton-on-Hudson, according to Croton-on-Hudson Police.
Police soon located the two suspects and found them to be in possession of stolen property, including two credit cards, police said.
After further investigation, police also found out that the duo had stolen a vehicle with the key fob left insid…
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Region
A pilot program employed by a Northern Westchester school district has found that nearly 400 drivers illegally passed stopped school buses over the span of two months.
The program, used by the Hendrick Hudson School District which serves over 2,000 students in Buchanan, Verplanck, Crugers, Montrose, Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, and Peekskill, came from a partnership with technology provider BusPatrol, officials from the company announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Through cameras installed on 49 school bus stop arms, the company captured a total of 367 il…
New Eatery In Region Cited For Fresh, 'Perfectly Prepared' Food, Menu
For those looking for an upscale dining atmosphere with such drinks as Manhattan's, Negroni's, or a Moscow Mule, and tidbits of food, then a new Westchester establishment is just the spot.
The Raconteur in Pleasantville, located in the former Flights space, has only been open for a couple of months and is already racking up five-star reviews by drink and food lovers alike.
Visitors to The Raconteur, owned by Croton-on-Hudson's Michael Boulosm, will be greeted by a knowledgeable staff and can either spend a night relaxing in the bar or move up to a table for a bite to eat…
Ex-Town Employee, Business Owner In Region Both Indicted For $1.5M Scheme
A former Northern Westchester town employee and an owner of a landscaping business were both indicted in an illegal dumping scheme that could cost the town up to $1.5 million.
Glenn Griffin, the owner of Griffin's Landscaping Corporation, and Robert Dyckman, the former assistant general foreman with the Town of Cortlandt, were both arrested on Thursday, July 21, according to Damian Williams, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Griffin, age 53, of Cortlandt Manor, and Dyckman, age 51, of Verplanck, are both charged in a scheme to dump hundreds of …
Man Killed In Double-Fatal Crash In Region ID'd As First Responder
One of the victims of a wrong-way head-on double fatal crash on the Palisades Parkway was a Northern Westchester County emergency medical technician.
Aristan Garandeau, age 22, of Croton-on-Hudson, died around 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 6 in Clarkstown, said the New York State Police.
Garandeau was traveling in the wrong direction on the parkway when he hit another car head-on driven by Brendan Seabrook, 27, of Pennsylvania, who was also killed, said state police.
Garandeau was pronounced dead at the scene. Seabrook was transported to Montefiore Nyack Hospital where he later died.
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IDs Released For Victims In Double-Fatal Crash In Region
New York State Police have released the identities of two people killed in a head-on, wrong-way crash on the Palisades Parkway over the weekend.
Northern Westchester County resident Aristan Garandeau, age 22, of Croton-on- Hudson, and Brendan Seabrook, age 27, of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, were killed around 2:39 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 6.
Related Story: Head-On Palisades Parkway Crash Kills Two In Nanuet
According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers from the Haverstraw barracks responded to the head-on collision on the Palisades Parkway in the town of Clarkstown near, Exit 10.
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Covid-19: Family Charged For Using Fake Vax Cards To Work In Region
A Dutchess County mother and her two daughters are facing charges for allegedly using fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards to maintain and obtain employment at a Northern Westchester nursing home, the District Attorney announced.
Poughkeepsie residents Antoinette Clarke, age 48, Dzjara Clarke, age 27, and Jajvia Clarke, age 22, were arraigned on Monday, Jan. 31 in Cortlandt Town Court, where they were charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument, a felony, for attempting to dupe a Croton-on-Hudson nursing home in Northern Westchester.
Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Ro…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches.
Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
Wantagh, 14 inches
Suffolk County
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Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
This story has been updated.
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
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