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Politics
Election 2024: Winner Projected In 16th Congressional District Representing Much Of Westchester
The votes are in, and New York's 16th Congressional District now knows its next representative in Congress. Democrat George Latimer has been projected as the winner for the House seat representing the southern portion of Westchester, including White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Rye, and a small part of the northern Bronx, defeating Republican Miriam Flisser, according to the state Board of Elections. Latimer was leading Flisser by a margin of 72 to 28 percent, with 54 percent of the vote in as of 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. The people of Westc…
Business
Buybuy Baby Closing Westchester Store
Buybuy Baby is closing all of its physical stores as the company transitions to a digital-first approach, according to a statement on its website. Last summer, the company announced it would be closing all stores amid parent company Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy liquidation. Months later, some stores reopened under a new parent company. But, those stores will be closing, again. They are located at: CONNECTICUT 1433 New Britain Ave., West Hartford DELAWARE 501 W Main St., Christiana MASSACHUSETTS 160 Granite St., Braintree MARYLAND 1683 Rockville Pike, Rockville NEW JERSEY …
Lifestyle
This Yorktown Heights Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic. Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
Real Estate
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Although those shopping for a home in the Hudson Valley finally have more inventory to choose from, this has not decreased prices, according to a new report. According to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Tuesday, Oct. 8, real estate markets in the three counties are experiencing an increase in available listings, the first major shift in more than three years. This follows an extended period of reduced inventory as a result of high demand, the report said. According to the report, listings in Westchester increased by an average…
Business
Pizzeria Announces Temporary Closure In Westchester As It Reinvents Space, Menu
A pizzeria in Westchester is temporarily closed as it works on rebuilding itself in preparation for a new chapter. Via Forno Wood Fired Pizza & Vinoteca, located in Scarsdale at 2 Garth Rd., announced on its website that it is now closed after more than six years in business. According to the owners, the pizzeria is "working on some new menu items and reinventing the space" and will hold a grand reopening on Sunday, Dec. 1. In its announcement, the owners also thanked former customers for their support of Via Forno over the years. "We always served the hig…
Lifestyle
Westchester Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…
Schools
Westchester Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings
New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York. The first four in Niche's 2025 selections are all from New York City: Stuyvesant in Manhattan, the Bronx High School of Science, Staten Island Technical High School, and Townsend Harris High School in Queens. Checking in at No. 5 and the first Westchester County selection is Scarsdale High School. The first Long Island school picked is No. 7 Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills. Long Island schools also make up spots 10 through 13: They are Jericho, Syosset, and Great Neck South high schools. Four mor…
Lifestyle
This Westchester Locale Is NY's Richest Municipality, New Rankings Say
Ever wonder what the richest part of New York is? Brand-new rankings listing the richest municipality in each state reveal just that. Stacker said it used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August 2024) to calculate its rankings. "The 'richest town' can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others," Stacker said. "Locations are ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000," according to Stacker. "Any places with a population smaller than …
Business
Eatery Offering Made-To-Order Meals To Open In Westchester: Here's When
A "delivery-first" restaurant about to open in Westchester will soon give customers a chance to order cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single order. Wonder, a restaurant chain that calls itself a "new kind of food hall," will open its second location in Westchester on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 652 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) in Scarsdale. The location brings a new food ordering concept to Westchester—customers can order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy Silverton, and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as popular restaurant brands…
Schools
These Westchester Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners
Two schools in Westchester County have received national recognition for their academic performance. Both Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook and Scarsdale High School were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the US Department of Education announced on Monday, Sept. 23. The National Blue Ribbon Program, which was created in 1982, celebrates high-achieving public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. Schools are chosen based on their student academic achievement measures and progress toward closing gaps among diverse groups of pupils. Both Westchester sch…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Taking Picture Under Victim's Skirt In Westchester Barnes & Noble
A 66-year-old man faces charges after allegedly taking pictures under a woman's skirt with his cell phone at a Westchester Barnes & Noble location, police announced. Kun Cheung, a Scarsdale resident, was arrested on Wednesday, July 31, on a felony charge of unlawful surveillance in connection to an incident that occurred earlier in the month at a Barnes & Noble in Greenburgh, located at 381 Central Ave. The announcement of the arrest was made by the Greenburgh Police on Thursday, Aug. 1. According to police, on Wednesday, July 24, the department received a report of an …
Police & Fire
Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Westchester Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say
Authorities are advising residents to take precautions against burglaries after a hidden surveillance camera was found on the property of a Westchester home. The hidden camera was found on Sunday, July 28 at a Scarsdale residence on Bradford Road, according to an announcement by Mayor Justin Arest, Police Chief Andrew Matturro, and Acting Village Manager Alexandra Marshall on Monday, July 29. After the device was found, police were notified and began investigating the discovery with other agencies, officials said, adding that no one was harmed and that there was no indication of…
Business
Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Westchester
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Westchester's first full-service Chick-fil-A location, which will feature a drive-thru. The ceremony for the fast-food eatery, located in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100), was held on Wednesday, July 24, one day ahead of its official opening on Thursday, July 25. Earlier Report - New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will boast a drive-thru that can hold around 80 vehicles without the need for them to back up on surrounding streets, …
Business
New Chick-fil-A In Westchester Announces Opening Date: Here's When
The second Chick-fil-A location in Westchester County has announced its opening date. New, updated report - Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers The fast-food eatery will open in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) on Thursday, July 25. The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will have a drive-thru and outdoor seating and will be the second to open in the county. The first opened at the Ardsley Travel Plaza on Interstate 87 North in June 2023. Related Report - Rest Stop: New Service Area With Eateries Op…
Real Estate
Abstract Westchester Home Designed By Esteemed Architect Listed For $2.9M
A Westchester home with a less-than-conventional design from an architect who graduated from an esteemed art school could be yours for several million dollars. The property, which dates back to 1937 and is located at 29 Penny Lane in Scarsdale, is now listed for $2.998 million by Christie's International Real Estate Group. The 5,400-square-foot home was designed by architect Paul M. Doering, a graduate of the iconic Bauhaus School in Germany known for teaching modern design. According to its listing, the residence perfectly exemplifies the school's principles with its blend of …
Business
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Westchester: Here's Where
An all-new eatery in Westchester is giving customers the chance to experience cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single delivery order. Wonder, a restaurant chain that brands itself as "delivery-first," opened a new location in Larchmont at 1298 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) on Thursday, July 18. The location brings a new food ordering concept to Westchester—customers can order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy Silverton, and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as popular restaurant brands like Tejas Barbeque and Di Fara Pizza…
News
Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Gets Years In Prison
A retired teacher and former sports announcer who was once inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame has been sentenced for receiving child pornography. Somers resident Richard Leaf, age 76, who is well-known in Westchester for announcing Section 1 boys and girls basketball tournaments for more than three decades, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2 to a decade in prison for receiving child pornography, according to federal US District Court documents. Earlier Report - Child Porn Possession: Sports Hall Of Famer From Hudson Valley Pleads Guilty According to federal pr…
Obituaries
Long Island Chief Of Patrol, Westchester County Native, Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
A decorated officer who served for nearly 40 years has died of complications from cancer, which he contracted during rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. Nassau County Chief of Patrol Kevin G. Canavan, age 64, died on Sunday, June 30, according to his colleagues with the department. Canavan died of complications from the 9/11-related cancer. The Scarsdale, Westchester County native and longtime Bayport resident spend 39 years with the Nassau County Police Department. He started out as a recruit in May 1985 before steadily rising through the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieu…
Business
These 14 Westchester Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
More than a dozen eateries in Westchester are among the best in the world for their carefully crafted wine selections, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator. The 14 Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine. The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are: Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd.; Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant and Inn, located in Chappaqu…
Schools
Westchester Students Help Name Baby Falcons Born On Top Of New Tappan Zee Bridge
Thanks to elementary school students in Westchester and Rockland counties, several baby peregrine falcons born on top of the new Tappan Zee Bridge have been bestowed with creative names. To name the falcons, which were born in late May on top of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the New York State Thruway Authority and Veolia Water held a contest in which voters could decide between several names chosen by schoolchildren throughout the region. Nearly 200,000 votes later, the results are in — the four winning names are: Beakoncé, which earned 26 percent of votes and was the idea of Ms…
Business
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations
Red Lobster plans to close more restaurants just weeks after it filed for bankruptcy, according to a new report. In a bankruptcy petition filed on Sunday, May 19, the company listed assets of $1 billion and liabilities of $10 billion. Days before the filing, dozens of Red Lobster locations were listed as "temporarily closed" on the company's website, including these New York locations: Kingston, Scarsdale, Nanuet, Poughkeepsie, Stony Brook In an updated list of closures reported by CNN on Thursday, June 6, five new locations in New York have been added to the list, including it…
News
Update: Westchester-Based Accountant Nabbed In Tax Fraud Scheme Was Longtime Firefighter
A Westchester-based accountant who admitted participating in a multi-million dollar tax evasion scheme with his partner was a volunteer firefighter who served for almost three decades, including during 9/11. Certified public accountants New Jersey resident Jack Sardis, age 66, of Englewood Cliffs in Bergen County, and his partner, George Sanossian, age 70, of Scarsdale, both admitted to scheming with their clients to reduce tax liabilities through a shell company, leading to over $2 million in unreported cash transactions, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of…
News
$2M Scheme: Westchester Accounting Firm Partners Admit To Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Two New York accounting firm partners have pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar tax evasion scheme. Click here for a new, updated story - Update: Scarsdale-Based Accountant Nabbed In Tax Fraud Scheme Was Longtime Firefighter Westchester County resident George Sanossian, age 70, of Scarsdale, and New Jersey resident Jack Sardis, age 66, of Englewood Cliffs, both certified public accountants, admitted to conspiracy to defraud the IRS by scheming with clients to reduce tax liabilities through a shell company, leading to over $2 million in unreported cash transactions. The tw…
News
Deputy Village Manager In Westchester Dies Suddenly: Was 'Highly Respected'
A deputy village manager in Westchester is being remembered as a well-respected figure who devoted himself to leading a community for more than a decade. North Salem resident Daniel Sarnoff, who served the Village of Mamaroneck for 14 years, died suddenly on Thursday, May 23, village officials announced. More details about Sarnoff's death, as well as his age, were not released. A graduate of SUNY Brockport who earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration, Sarnoff was hired as the Assistant Village Manager in January 201…
Business
Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens Of Restaurants, Including Westchester Location
Fast-casual seafood restaurant Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of its restaurants. The company is also considering filing for bankruptcy protection, according to a CNN report. On its website, Red Lobster lists many of its restaurants as being "temporarily closed," including these New York locations: Kingston, Scarsdale, Nanuet, Poughkeepsie, Stony Brook No closures are currently listed for Connecticut or Massachusetts restaurants. Founded in 1968, Red Lobster has around 600 restaurants in the United States, Canada, and overseas. According to another CNN report, Red Lobster's prob…
Business
New Restaurant Opens For Business In Westchester
A franchise that serves up sushi on a revolving conveyor belt is set to celebrate the grand opening of a new location in Westchester. A new Kura Revolving Sushi Bar location at the Midway Shopping Center in Scarsdale at 913A Central Park Ave. held a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, April 24. The eatery, which held a soft opening on Sunday, April 21, serves sushi, soup, noodles, dumplings, fries, desserts, and more on a conveyor belt that extends throughout the business next to each booth. To order, customers can either select what they would like to eat on a touchp…
Obituaries
Beloved Owner Of Popular Northern Westchester Deli Dies
A well-known business owner from Northern Westchester is being remembered for constantly dropping what he was doing to help others with no questions asked. Chappaqua resident Richard Lange died peacefully at White Plains Hospital on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 87, according to his obituary. Lange, who owned Lange's Little Store and Deli at 382 King St. in Chappaqua for several decades, was a familiar face to many in the hamlet. Born in 1936 in Wanna, Germany, Lange grew up on his grandparents' farm and immigrated to the US in 1956. A few years later, in April 19…
News
Westchester Native Paul Heyman To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame
Successful professional wrestling manager and Westchester native Paul Heyman is set to take his well-deserved place in the WWE Hall of Fame. Heyman's induction into the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was announced by the WWE on Monday, March 4. A native of Scarsdale, Heyman, age 58, began his career in pro wrestling with World Championship Wrestling in the late 1980s under the ring name Paul E. Dangerously, managing Steve Austin, Arn Anderson, and Rick Rude. He soon became well-known for his brash attitude and the oversized 1980s-era mobile phone that he was often seen us…
News
Purdys Train Station Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Upgrades
A Metro-North station in Northern Westchester is the latest to receive accessibility improvements, including an all-new elevator. The improvements, which were made to the Purdys Metro-North Station in North Salem, were announced by the MTA on Thursday, Feb. 22. The upgrades include a new elevator that travels between the station's parking lot and the Purdys Road (Route 116) overpass, as well as a new sidewalk compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act that leads from the elevator to the existing station entrance. The station is the third in Westchester to receive …
Lifestyle
Westchester Native Designs Taylor Swift's Super Bowl Necklace, Causes 1,049% Rise In Searches
If you couldn't help but notice pop superstar Taylor Swift's "87" necklace that she was sporting during the Super Bowl, you certainly weren't alone. The necklace, designed by Westchester County native Stephanie Gottlieb of Scarsdale, was worn by Swift in tribute to her boyfriend, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, who won the Super Bowl by defeating the San Fransisco 49ers 25-22 on Sunday, Feb. 11. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephanie Gottlieb (@stephaniegottlieb) Swift's fans noticed the necklace en ma…
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed At Westchester Bar After Nearly Running Over Officer, Evading Arrest: Police
A 28-year-old man faces criminal charges in two Westchester municipalities after fleeing from police multiple times and nearly running an officer over in the process, authorities announced. The events leading to the man’s arrest began during the early morning of Thursday, Feb. 1, when detectives in New Rochelle tried pulling over a suspicious vehicle. According to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne, this car instead drove away at a fast speed, avoiding officers. Police still continued an investigation into the vehicle, though. Later in the day around 10 a.m., the same car was s…
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