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Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Westchester Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Westchester
Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Westchester A 34-year-old man shot dead by his wife in a murder-suicide at a high-rise luxury condo in Florida hailed from Westchester.  Yonkers resident Pajtim Krasniqi was fatally shot by 27-year-old Sabrina Krasniqi at the Beach Club II Hallandale at 1830 South Ocean Dr. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 around 12:30 a.m., according to a report by NBC6 South Florida.  Once officers arrived at the shooting scene, they also discovered that Sabrina Krasniqi had died as well. An investigation determined Sabrina had fatally shot Pajtim several times before turning the gun on h…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Town Board Member, Veteran From Westchester Dies Former Town Board Member, Veteran From Westchester Dies
Former Town Board Member, Veteran From Westchester Dies A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a former Town Board member who dedicated much of his life to public service.  Yorktown resident and former Town Board member Anthony Grasso died on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the age of 96, town officials announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14.  Born in 1927, Grasso served two years in the military and spent 18 of those months stationed in Germany at the headquarters of the 66h Medium Tank Battalion of the Second Armored Division.  He eventually returned home to Yorktown and went on to serve one term on the Town Board from 1985 t…

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by Ben Crnic
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Update: Support Pours In For Family Of Fallen Westchester Officer After Tragic Accident Update: Support Pours In For Family Of Fallen Westchester Officer After Tragic Accident
Westchester PD's Alfred Mosiello Mourned By Community A community has come together to raise tens of thousands of dollars to support the family of a fallen Westchester County Police officer who died in an accident at his home.  Westchester County Police Officer Alfred R. Mosiello, Jr. died on Thursday, May 2 after sustaining injuries in a tractor accident at his Putnam County home, according to the department, which did not detail his age. Earlier Report - Westchester County PD Officer Alfred R. Mosiello, Jr. Dies Since his sudden death, hundreds of friends, fellow officers, and other community members have taken action to ensu…

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by Ben Crnic
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Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Westchester Town Supervisor Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Westchester Town Supervisor
Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Westchester Town Supervisor Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved Northern Westchester town supervisor who died suddenly just days after being sworn in.  A visitation for Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana, who died on Friday, Jan. 5 at the age of 66, will be held on Monday, Jan. 8 between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Yorktown Funeral Home located at 945 East Main St., according to his obituary.  Earlier Report - Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' To help Yorktown residents travel to the visitation service, the town will provide a sh…

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by Ben Crnic
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Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach In Westchester Dies At Age 66 Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach In Westchester Dies At Age 66
Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach In Westchester Dies At Age 66 An award-winning Hudson Valley real estate broker who lived in Northern Westchester is being remembered for the impressive services he provided to his community as well as his dedication to coaching young athletes in several sports leagues.  Yorktown Heights resident and prominent real estate broker John Kincart died on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the age of 66 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary.  Kincart was known for his professional career in real estate, becoming the number-one agent for the firm Houlihan Lawrence in both the Yorktown School District since…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Who Grew Up In Westchester, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 Woman Who Grew Up In Westchester, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37
Woman Who Grew Up In Westchester, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 A Northern Westchester native is being remembered for her love for her family and dogs, her passion for dentistry, and her indomitable spirit.  Putnam County resident Lisa D'Agostino of Mahopac died on Monday, May 15 at the age of 37, according to her obituary.  Born in 1985, D'Agostino grew up in Pleasantville as the youngest of five children. She went on to follow a passion for dental hygiene and worked in dentistry for 20 years.  In addition to her work, D'Agostino could also often be found vacationing with friends and family, attending Justin Bieber concerts, h…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Beautiful, Determined' Westchester Native Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life' 'Beautiful, Determined' Westchester Native Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life'
'Beautiful, Determined' Westchester Native Dies At 38: 'Light In Everyone's Life' A Fairfield County resident and Westchester native who was known for her love of new adventures is being remembered for her kind nature and ability to brighten the lives of those around her.  Stamford resident Marissa Minichetti, formerly of Cortlandt Manor, died on Tuesday, April 11 at the age of 38, according to her obituary.  Born in 1984 in Cortlandt Manor, Minichetti graduated from Pace University in New York and went on to study negotiation and conflict resolution at the University of Oxford in England.  She then began a career as a medical device sales repre…

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by Ben Crnic
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Fallen Officer From Westchester Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Fallen Officer From Westchester Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced
Fallen Officer From Westchester Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Funeral arrangements for a police officer from Northern Westchester who died suddenly after fighting a two-day illness have been announced Earlier Report - Yorktown Police Officer Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Kids, Wife Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department, who died on Monday, Jan. 2 after fighting an illness for about 48 hours, was 37 years old when he died, according to his obituary page.  A resident of Shrub Oak, Sgroi had been promoted to Lieutenant in July 2022 and was described as an "outstanding" police officer by his departmen…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Fire Chief In Westchester Dies Former Fire Chief In Westchester Dies
Former Fire Chief In Westchester Dies Joseph Francis Cerrone, a former fire chief in Westchester and decorated Navy veteran, died at the age of 92. Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 27, 1929, Cerrone attended Hamilton Elementary School and was graduated from Edison Technical and Vocational High School in 1949. He received an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Technology from Empire State College. Cerrone served two tours in the US Navy (1946-48 and 1950-52) and was awarded the World War II victory medal, Korean Service medal, and United Nations Korean Service medal. …

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Businessman, Accomplice Sentenced For 'Scan And Skip' Scheme Westchester Businessman, Accomplice Sentenced For 'Scan And Skip' Scheme
Westchester Businessman, Accomplice Sentenced For 'Scan And Skip' Scheme A Northern Westchester businessman and former public official has been sentenced for running a "scan and skip" scheme with an accomplice that net them nearly $15,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot, authorities announced. Eric DiBartolo, age 60, of Yorktown, and Cortlandt Manor resident Tyrone Bass, age 59, will avoid time behind bars after pleading guilty to misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of stolen property. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced on Thursday, Dec. 16 that the two were each sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge, 50 hours of co…

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by Zak Failla
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Ex-Highway Superintendent In Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges Ex-Highway Superintendent In Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges
Ex-Highway Superintendent In Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges A longtime public official in Northern Westchester is facing felony charges for his role in an alleged scheme to steal thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot with an employee there, the Westchester District Attorney’s Office announced. Former four-term Yorktown Highway Superintendent and Yorktown Heights Fire Chief Eric DiBartolo is facing charges for allegedly operating a “scan and skip” scheme with Cortlandt Manor resident Tyrone Bass to steal nearly $15,000 in items from Home Depot at the Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam …

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by Zak Failla
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White Plains Native Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile White Plains Native Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile
White Plains Native Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile The Westchester native killed in a Taconic State Parkway crash in Dutchess County was remembered by friends and family for his “warmth that everyone could feel” prior to his death. Daniel Patrick O’Brien suffered severe trauma in the crash on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in East Fishkill which his vehicle was rear-ended. Original story - ID Released Of Motorist Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash The 50-year-old O’Brien, of Lagrangeville, was born in White Plains and “had a face that would light up the room, a warmth that everyone could feel,” his family said. O’Brien had been an IBEW Local 3 union …

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by Zak Failla
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Yonkers Native Issam Sammy Ishak Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 31 Yonkers Native Issam Sammy Ishak Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 31
Yonkers Native Issam Sammy Ishak Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 31 Issam Sammy Ishak, a resident of Yorktown Heights, died on Monday, May 13. He was 31. He was born Aug. 13, 1987 in Yonkers. He survived by his parents Ghassan and Rana Ishak, his brothers Naim (wife Danielle and their son Jonathan) Daniel and Christopher; fiancé Kristin (and brother Josef).  Sammy brightened up the room with his unforgettable smile and always lived life to the fullest and had no regrets, according to obituary, which added he loved making jokes and putting a smile on everyone's face. His passion was playing poker as he had inspirations to be a professional poker playe…

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by Daily Voice
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Teen Killed By Gunshot Wound Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games Teen Killed By Gunshot Wound Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games
Teen Killed By Gunshot Wound Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games The 17-year-old who died after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound is being remembered for his love of the outdoors and video games. The announcement of the incident, which occurred on Friday, Feb. 1, was made on Thursday, Feb 7 by Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. At approximately 7:46 p.m. Feb. 1, sheriff's deputies responded to a radio run of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head of the teen at a home on Ridge Avenue in Putnam Valley after another teen called 911 to report that his friend had accidentally shot himself. Three friends of victim Elias Knapp were …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Colin Rice Of Mohegan Lake, Gifted Musician, Writer, Dies At 29 Colin Rice Of Mohegan Lake, Gifted Musician, Writer, Dies At 29
Colin Rice Of Mohegan Lake, Gifted Musician, Writer, Dies At 29 Colin John Rice of Mohegan Lake,  a gifted musician and writer, died on Friday, May 4.  He is now at rest after years of struggle.  Colin was predeceased by his mother Janet. He is survived by his father John, his brother Owen and grandmother Margie. Colin is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Colin was a beautiful soul. Sadly, his life was cut short before his full potential was realized. Family and friends will honor the life of Colin on Tuesday, May 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Yorktown Funeral Home. A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, May 9  at 11 a.m. at St.…

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by Daily Voice
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Man, 21, Killed In One-Vehicle Westchester Crash Man, 21, Killed In One-Vehicle Westchester Crash
Man, 21, Killed In One-Vehicle Westchester Crash A 21-year-old man was killed after driving into a utility pole in an early morning crash on Route 202 near Yorktown Police Headquarters. Police are investigating the crash that took the life of Yorktown resident Alexander Delic, who was killed in a one-vehicle crash at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Delic was pronounced dead upon the arrival of first responders. The crash is actively being investigated. Visitation for Delic has been scheduled from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Yorktown Funeral Home on East Main Street in Shrub Oak. There will be a mass held at 11 a.m. on We…

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by Zak Failla