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Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Pure Gentleman'
A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of an over five-decade member and historian who resided in Connecticut and spent a lifetime helping others.
Tom Zack, a longtime member of Port Chester's Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Company #1, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the age of 78, according to his obituary.
Zach, a Fairfield County resident who lived in the Greenwich neighborhood of Riverside, was born on July 4, 1946, in Port Chester, and dedicated his life to community service.
He joined the Port Chester Fire Department in 1969, serving as a …
New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where
If you're looking to enjoy burgers, fries, and a milkshake, an upcoming Shake Shack locale in Northern Westchester will satisfy that craving.
The fast food chain is planning to open an all-new locale at the site of a former Dunkin' in Mount Kisco at 176 North Bedford Rd. (Route 117), according to a Shake Shack spokesperson.
Although a specific opening date has not yet been revealed, the locale will open at some point in 2025.
The new eatery will serve a variety of burgers, chicken bites, handspun milkshakes, fries, lemonades, and more. It will join locations in Port Cheste…
Yonkers Man, 2 Others Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Westchester
Three men, including a Fairfield County resident, are facing charges after officers found them with a loaded handgun and drugs after they allegedly threatened a group with a firearm in Westchester, officials said.
The incident began on Sunday morning, Nov. 24, when witnesses flagged down Port Chester officers while they were on patrol on North Main Street, according to the department.
Witnesses reported a man menacing a group with a firearm, and as officers approached the area near Abendroth Avenue, they also pointed out a vehicle leaving the scene. Police then pulled it over an…
Beloved Westchester Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness
A beloved Northern Westchester native and former firefighter is being remembered for his kindness, generosity, and lasting impact on those who knew him following his unexpected passing.
Reynaldo “Reycito” Sanchez, Jr., age 37, a resident of Miramar, Florida, and formerly of Yorktown Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 31, according to his obituary.
Born in the Dominican Republic on Sept. 25, 1987, he moved to Westchester, where he grew up, attended Yorktown High School, and graduated in 2006.
Reynaldo was a past member of the Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co. of the Po…
Westchester Native, Mom Of 3 Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others'
A Connecticut community is rallying around a family suffering after their matriarch, a mother of three boys, died late last month.
Jhoseline Nelson, of Trumbull, died surrounded by her family on Sept. 29, her obituary said.
The Westchester County native from Port Chester leaves behind three sons — ages 13, 11, and 6 — and a husband of 17 years, Raney Nelson Jr. She was known for her fierce love of her family, her openness to anyone in need, and her compassion, according to her obituary.
"From her earliest days, she was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, a…
New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Westchester
Craving burgers, fries, and a milkshake? A soon-to-be opening restaurant in Westchester has got you covered.
A Shake Shack locale in Port Chester at 535 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.
The new eatery will serve a variety of burgers, chicken bites, handspun milkshakes, fries, lemonades, and more and will be the first in Port Chester. It joins locations in White Plains, Yonkers, and White Plains.
Those who pay a visit to the Port Chester location can either eat inside or pick up. The restaurant will also offer delivery …
Underground Transformer Issue Causes Power Outages, Road Closure In Westchester Village
The failure of an underground transformer in the downtown section of a Westchester County village caused widespread power outages in the area, officials said.
The incident happened on Monday night, July 15, affecting an underground transformer near the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Main Street in Port Chester, village officials announced around 9 p.m.
It caused significant power failures on Westchester, Abendroth, North Main, and South Main streets, reaching beyond Mill Street.
Luckily, Con Edison was able to restore some of the outages by remotely altering their electrical …
