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Victim ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Front Of Sports Bar In Yonkers Victim ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Front Of Sports Bar In Yonkers
Victim ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Front Of Sports Bar In Yonkers This story has been updated.  A 25-year-old man died at a hospital following a shooting in front of a Westchester sports bar, police announced.  The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 8 around 4 a.m., when two men started fighting in front of the Go Sports Bar & Lounge Restaurant in Yonkers at 289 South Broadway, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  During the altercation, one man took out a gun and hit the other person with it. The man then fired one shot at the victim, hitting him in the chest, Spink said. After being shot, the victim walked out into the st…
Man Hospitalized After Being Hit By Scooter In Yonkers Man Hospitalized After Being Hit By Scooter In Yonkers
Man Hospitalized After Being Hit By Scooter In Yonkers Authorities are looking for the rider of a scooter that struck a man in Westchester and left him hospitalized.  The crash happened on Friday, Aug. 30 just after 5 p.m. near the White Castle location at 257 South Broadway in Yonkers, where a scooter hit a pedestrian, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  Arriving officers found the man with non-life-threatening injuries to his face. He was later hospitalized, Spink added.  The scooter's rider continued going north on South Broadway after the crash. A search conducted by police later proved unsuccessful.  …
Update: 2 Officers Injured After Police Car T-Boned In Yonkers Crash Update: 2 Officers Injured After Police Car T-Boned In Yonkers Crash
Update: 2 Officers Injured After Police Car T-Boned In Yonkers Crash This story has been updated.  A part of a busy Westchester County road has reopened to traffic after a police cruiser was hit and knocked into scaffolding, injuring two officers.  Part of eastbound Prospect Street between Riverdale Avenue and South Broadway (Route 9) in Yonkers has reopened to traffic following a crash involving a police car, Yonkers Police announced on Friday, July 5.  According to Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio, at around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5, a patrol car from the department's 4th Precinct was traveling east on Prospect Street while responding …
3 Adults, Child Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into School Bus In Yonkers 3 Adults, Child Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into School Bus In Yonkers
Child Hospitalized After Car Hits School Bus In Yonkers Three adults and a child were taken to a hospital after a car struck a school bus in Westchester. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 14 around 3:30 p.m., when a sedan struck a school bus in the area of 317 South Broadway (Route 9) in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  The bus had been carrying two adults and a child who were all hospitalized with minor injuries.  Meanwhile, the sedan's driver was also taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. They received a traffic summons for driving on the wrong side of the road, DiDomiz…
Update: Driver Nabbed In 6-Car Wreck In Yonkers Was Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: Police Update: Driver Nabbed In 6-Car Wreck In Yonkers Was Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: Police
Update: Driver Nabbed In 6-Car Wreck In Yonkers Was Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: Police A 21-year-old man charged in connection with a six-car crash at a busy intersection in Westchester was nearly three times over the legal limit, police announced.  New Jersey resident Angel Illesscas of Philipsburg was arrested on Saturday night, Feb. 17 in connection with a 6-car wreck that happened at the intersection of Caryl Avenue and South Broadway, Yonkers Police announced on Friday, Feb. 23.  Earlier Report - Drunk Driver Charged After Causing 6-Car Crash In Yonkers: Police According to the department, on the night of the crash, Illesscas drove his gray Hond…
Drunk Driver Charged After Causing 6-Car Crash In Yonkers: Police Drunk Driver Charged After Causing 6-Car Crash In Yonkers: Police
Drunk Driver Charged After Causing 6-Car Crash In Yonkers: Police A man faces drunk driving charges after causing a six-vehicle crash in Westchester that left one person hospitalized, police said. New, updated report - Update: Driver Nabbed In 6-Car Wreck In Yonkers Was Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: Police The crash happened in Yonkers on Saturday evening, Feb. 17, when six vehicles collided at the intersection of Caryl Avenue and South Broadway, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  Responding officers discovered one person with minor injuries who was later taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation into t…
Popular Eatery Opens New Location Across Street In Yonkers: 'Little Neighborhood Gem' Popular Eatery Opens New Location Across Street In Yonkers: 'Little Neighborhood Gem'
Popular Eatery Opens New Location Across Street In Yonkers: 'Little Neighborhood Gem' A restaurant in Westchester that has already become a neighborhood hit is celebrating its success by expanding to a second location across the street.  Guerrero's Juice Bar, located in Yonkers at 434 South Broadway, has opened a new location just across the street at 435 South Broadway, which held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 30.  The new location, named Guerrero's Juice Bar II, specializes in fresh juices and desserts, compared to the original restaurant, which serves Mexican-inspired cuisine such as birria tacos, quesadillas, and enchiladas.  Some of the delicious juices…
New Update: Prisoner Caught After Escaping Custody In Yonkers New Update: Prisoner Caught After Escaping Custody In Yonkers
New Update: Prisoner Caught After Escaping Custody In Yonkers This story has been updated.  Authorities have caught a prisoner who escaped custody while he was being held at a medical center in Westchester.  The prisoner, identified as 24-year-old Geraldo Rojas, was located in the Bronx on Monday, July 24 after 29 hours of "intensive search efforts," Yonkers Police announced  Rojas had escaped from a prisoner detail at St. Joseph’s Hospital on South Broadway (Route 9) in Yonkers during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 23, police said. Earlier Report - Search On For Prisoner Who Escapes From Custody In Yonkers Rojas, who was taken back into …
New Details: Missing 15-Year-Old From Yonkers Found, Police Say New Details: Missing 15-Year-Old From Yonkers Found, Police Say
New Details: Missing 15-Year-Old From Yonkers Found, Police Say New update: Valerio has since been found, Yonkers Police announced on Wednesday, July 12.  Police did not say where Valerio was located and did not release any details about his condition.  Original report: A 15-year-old boy from Westchester who has been missing for more than a week may have been abducted by an online predator, his family said. Edwin Valerio, age 15, has been missing since running away from his Yonkers home on Sunday, July 2, according to Yonkers Police.  Earlier Report - Alert Issued For Missing Yonkers 15-Year-Old As of Monday, July 10, Va…
New Eatery Opens In Yonkers: 'Already Everybody's House' New Eatery Opens In Yonkers: 'Already Everybody's House'
New Eatery Opens In Yonkers: 'Already Everybody's House' An all-new eatery opened by two owners with deep roots in their community is now serving up tasty cuisine from a variety of cultures in Westchester.  Francis Deli & Grill, located in Yonkers at 295 South Broadway, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 31 that featured appearances from Yonkers city officials such as Mayor Mike Spano.  The new eatery is owned by Francis and Lily Ramirez, who have been involved in opening restaurants in South Yonkers for over 20 years.  The business is primarily a deli and grill but also serves a combi…
Fight Inside Vehicle May Have Led To Shooting In Yonkers, Police Say Fight Inside Vehicle May Have Led To Shooting In Yonkers, Police Say
Fight Inside Vehicle May Have Led To Shooting In Yonkers, Police Say Police are investigating a possible shooting incident that happened inside a vehicle near a McDonald's in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Jan. 11 around 1:30 p.m., a dispute inside a vehicle in Yonkers in the area of the McDonald's located at 155 South Broadway (Route 9) may have resulted in a single gunshot being fired, Yonkers Police said.  A suspect is currently in custody and police are continuing to investigate.  There is no threat to the public, authorities added. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
1 Person Injured In Shooting On Bee-Line Bus In Yonkers (Developing) 1 Person Injured In Shooting On Bee-Line Bus In Yonkers (Developing)
1 Person Injured In Shooting On Bee-Line Bus In Yonkers (Developing) Police are on the scene of a reported shooting on a transit bus in Westchester County Friday evening, Oct. 7. Yonkers police and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety were called at around 5 p.m. with reports of a shooting that occurred near South Broadway and Ludlow Street. The shooting happened on Bee-Line Bus #257, which was operating on the number four line, police said. Investigators said a passenger was shot while onboard the bus. The victim was taken to Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx with non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition, police sai…
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Deli In Yonkers Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Deli In Yonkers
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Deli In Yonkers One lucky New York Lottery player in the Hudson Valley may be in possession of a valuable winning Powerball ticket without even knowing it. The New York Lottery announced that one of two prize-winning $50,000 third-place Powerball tickets for the Monday, May 16 drawing was sold in Westchester at the C & C Deli on South Broadway in Yonkers. The other third-prize winning $50,000 ticket. was sold upstate in Buffalo. The winning numbers of the latest drawing were 07-15-22-36-64 with a Powerball number of 13. To win the third prize, the ticket buyer had to correctly pick four numbers plus …
Pet Shop In Yonkers Permanently Shut Down After SPCA Investigation Pet Shop In Yonkers Permanently Shut Down After SPCA Investigation
Pet Shop In Yonkers Permanently Shut Down After SPCA Investigation A pet store in Westchester has been shut down permanently following an investigation by the SPCA into the conditions they kept their animals. Pet World on South Broadway in Yonkers was forced to close this week with its operating licenses revoked, the SPCA of Westchester announced. A joint investigation by the SPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit, Yonkers Police, and Yonkers Building departments into “heartbreaking conditions” led to the revocation of their licenses. According to the pet shop's social media pages, the store sold a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles, trop…
IDs Released For Four Teens, 36-Year-Old Killed In Yonkers Crash IDs Released For Four Teens, 36-Year-Old Killed In Yonkers Crash
IDs Released For Four Teens, 36-Year-Old Killed In Yonkers Crash This story has been updated. Police have released the identities of five people killed during a horrific two-vehicle crash in Westchester County. The crash, which took place around 9:23 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, occurred after Yonkers Police attempted to stop a white 2009 Infiniti sedan being operated in an erratic manner with equipment violations in the area of South Broadway and Prospect Street, said Yonkers Dt. Lt. Dean Politopoulos. Officers attempted to stop the sedan for vehicle and traffic law violations in front of 47-85 Riverdale Avenue. The sedan appeared to pul…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Yonkers Businesses Suspended For Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Yonkers Businesses Suspended For Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Yonkers Businesses Suspended For Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 37 more businesses, including three in the Hudson Valley (all in Westchester County), after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 279, the state announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8. In total, 1,867 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per viol…
COVID-19: Restaurant/Bar In Yonkers Shut Down Due To Violations COVID-19: Restaurant/Bar In Yonkers Shut Down Due To Violations
Covid-19: Restaurant/Bar In Yonkers Shut Down Due To Violations A popular Westchester restaurant and bar has been closed for multiple COVID-19 complaints and other violations. The Blue Bar and Grill on North Broadway in Yonkers was shut down after repeatedly violating New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order regarding max occupancy at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Yonkers Police Department says it received numerous complaints about the Blue Bar and Grill and Uptown Bar and Grill on South Broadway over loud music, disorderly patrons, and potential COVID-19 health violations. After two investigations, police issued summonses for viola…
Westchester Man Sentenced For Attempted Armed Bank Robbery In Yonkers Westchester Man Sentenced For Attempted Armed Bank Robbery In Yonkers
Westchester Man Sentenced For Attempted Armed Bank Robbery In Yonkers A 52-year-old Westchester man has been sentenced for his attempted robbery of an area bank last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that Henry Nieves, of New Rochelle, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree attempted robbery last year for robbing a bank in Yonkers and being apprehended when he returned to the scene of the crime. Investigators from the Yonkers Police Department responded to Wells Fargo on South Broadway in Yonkers at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 last year, where…
Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Yonkers Bar Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Yonkers Bar
Police Pursue, Apprehend Suspect Wanted For Firing Gun At Yonkers Bar A 22-year-old man was arrested following a shooting at a local bar and a wild police pursuit throughout the Westchester area. Tony Orlando Saez, of Yonkers, was arrested following the 4 a.m. shooting on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Eclipse Bar on Riverdale Avenue, said Yonkers Police Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos. According to Politopoulos, members of the Yonkers Police 3rd Precinct were at the station house at 435 Riverdale Ave., when they became aware of a commotion outside at the Eclipse Bar. As an officer approached, Saez, allegedly displayed a handgun and fired two shots into the bar, strikin…
Man Arrested After Returning To Scene Of Armed Bank Robbery In Yonkers Man Arrested After Returning To Scene Of Armed Bank Robbery In Yonkers
Man Arrested After Returning To Scene Of Armed Bank Robbery In Yonkers A 51-year-old Westchester man was taken into police custody after returning to the scene of the crime of an alleged bank robbery, police said. Investigators from the Yonkers Police Department responded to Wells Fargo on South Broadway in Yonkers at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, where there was a report of an armed robbery. Police said that officers met with staff at the bank, who stated that a Hispanic man dressed in hospital scrubs and no shoes approached a teller with a knife, demanding money. He was handed more than $2,700 in cash and proceeded to flee the area, promptin…
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash At Busy Yonkers Intersection Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash At Busy Yonkers Intersection
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash At Busy Yonkers Intersection A 25-year-old man was critically injured when he slammed into a vehicle while illegally riding a dirt bike in Yonkers, police said. The incident took place around 10:18 p.m., Sunday, March 24, when two dirt-bike riders traveling north on South Broadway collided with a car whose driver turned left from Undercliff Street onto South Broadway, said Yonkers Police Detective Sgt. Dean Politopoulos.  Both drivers of the motorcycles were injured – one operator, a 21-year-old resident of Yonkers, was listed in stable condition; the other operator, a 25-year-old resident of Utica, was …
Teen Charged With Murder For Fatal Daytime Shooting In Yonkers Teen Charged With Murder For Fatal Daytime Shooting In Yonkers
Teen Charged With Murder For Fatal Daytime Shooting In Yonkers A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in broad daylight in Westchester on Tuesday. Yonkers Police Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos announced on Wednesday, Jan. 30, that they have apprehended Yonkers Gavin Chisolm, 16, for this alleged role in the fatal incident. Police also identified his victim, Kasean Tuthill. Officers from the Yonkers Police Department were dispatched shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29 to the area of South Broadway near the intersection of Vark Street, where there was a report of gunshots fired. At the same time…
Teen Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight In Yonkers Teen Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight In Yonkers
Teen Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight In Yonkers Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a teenage boy that occurred in broad daylight in Westchester. Officers from the Yonkers Police Department were dispatched shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29 to the area of South Broadway near the intersection of Vark Street, where there was a report of gunshots fired. At the same time of the report of shots fired, a 17-year-old Yonkers resident and a second shooting victim arrived at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Police said that the teen died at the hospital, launching an investigation into the shooting. The second victim of the shooter …
Man Sentenced For 2008 Cold Case Murder In Yonkers Man Sentenced For 2008 Cold Case Murder In Yonkers
Man Sentenced For 2008 Cold Case Murder In Yonkers A former Westchester resident may spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty of fatally shooting a man in a taxicab more than a decade ago and attempting to flee the state to avoid arrest. Damon Scott has been sentenced to a term of 20 years to life in prison after he was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a Yonkers man in 2008 following a cold case investigation.  Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced that a jury returned the guilty verdict shortly after noon on Wednesday, Oct. 10. A Lincoln Town Car taxi pulle…
Car Crashes Into Yonkers Building Car Crashes Into Yonkers Building
Car Crashes Into Yonkers Building A motorist had to be removed from a vehicle after crashing into a storefront in Westchester on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. when a sedan reportedly crashed into Broadway Medical Services on South Broadway in Yonkers. First responders were forced to extricate the driver, whose condition was not immediately available on Monday morning.  According to police, the 68-year-old driver suffered a medical event right before the car went into the office building. He has been taken to a local hospital for evaluation. There were no injuries reported inside the offic…
Yonkers Police, USPS Issue Alert Following Latest Mail Fishing Incident Yonkers Police, USPS Issue Alert Following Latest Mail Fishing Incident
Yonkers Police, USPS Issue Alert Following Latest Mail Fishing Incident The Yonkers Police Department and United States Postal Service are investigating the latest round of mail theft in the city following several reports of missing or lost items. Police issued a public safety alert on Tuesday afternoon following several new instances of mail theft that took place at approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29 in the area of South Broadway and Riverdale Avenue. The mailboxes that were robbed were: 79 Main Street; 80 Riverdale Avenue; 410 Riverdale Avenue; 466 Riverdale Avenue; 53 South Broadway; 176 South Broadway; 274 South Broadway; 335 South Broadway; South Br…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move To Yonkers 'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move To Yonkers
'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move To Yonkers A registered "lifetime" sexual offender convicted of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl repeatedly has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 72-year-old Frank Babcock, who has reported an address change from Orange County to a residence on South Broadway in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Babcock a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been…
Yonkers Man Sentenced For Car Break-In, Armed Box Cutter Robbery Yonkers Man Sentenced For Car Break-In, Armed Box Cutter Robbery
Yonkers Man Sentenced For Car Break-In, Armed Box Cutter Robbery A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison after being found guilty of breaking into a car and attempting to stab the vehicle’s owner with a box cutter when he was confronted. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Yonkers resident Jerry Colon has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison stemming to a car break-in on South Broadway in December 2016. Colon was found guilty by a jury on Friday, Feb. 23 of individual counts of first-degree robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of crimin…
Enjoy A Cup of Joe With A Yonkers Cop Enjoy A Cup of Joe With A Yonkers Cop
Enjoy A Cup of Joe With A Yonkers Cop Yonkers Police are inviting residents to stop and enjoy a cup of hot coffee and get to know the men and women protecting the city. The event, part of a national outreach program to bring officers and community members together, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Malecon Restaurant, at 390 South Broadway. During the event, residents will have a chance to discuss issues important to them and learn more about the department.
'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move To Yonkers From New Rochelle 'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move To Yonkers From New Rochelle
'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move To Yonkers From New Rochelle A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping a 5-year-old has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 49-year-old Robert Harper, who has moved from New Rochelle to a residence on South Broadway in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Harper as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender…
Yonkers Police Department Warns Of Scam Involving Debit Card, PIN Numbers Yonkers Police Department Warns Of Scam Involving Debit Card, PIN Numbers
Yonkers Police Department Warns Of Scam Involving Debit Card, PIN Numbers The Yonkers Police Department is warning local homeowners to be on alert after a scam involving a Chase Bank advertisement surfaced in the city. The Yonkers Police Department issued an alert on Thursday warning of a scam involving a Chase Bank promotion that includes the advertisement of monetary awards for opening a new checking or savings account. According to police, the scam involves a suspect, apparently dressed in unauthorized Chase Bank employee apparel, approaching susceptible victims outside a Chase Bank and pushing the promotion. Police said that the suspects ask for the victim’s …