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Yankee Fan Who Ripped Ball From Dodger Outfielder's Glove Said He Planned It: Report Yankee Fan Who Ripped Ball From Dodger Outfielder's Glove Said He Planned It: Report
Yankee Fan Who Ripped Ball From Dodger Outfielder's Glove Said He Planned It: Report Update: The Yankees said that Austin Capobianco and the other man ejected from Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 29, will be barred from attending the contest on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The team did not say if Capobianco would have his season tickets revoked.  Original: The New York Yankees fan who ripped the ball from a Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder's glove when it went over the right field wall in Game 4 of the World Series in the Bronx told reporters he'd planned to do it, according to The Athletic.  Connecticut resident Austin Capobianco, age 38, of Branford i…

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by Josh Lanier
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Alert Issued For Missing Northern Westchester Woman Alert Issued For Missing Northern Westchester Woman
Alert Issued For Missing Northern Westchester Woman A woman has gone missing and authorities in New York are asking the public's help in locating her. Northern Westchester County resident Michelle White is a 33-year-old missing vulnerable adult with a traumatic brain injury who may be in need of medical attention, New York State Police announced late Monday afternoon, Sept. 26.  She was last seen the town of Cortlandt on Gilbert Street at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.  "Michelle was last seen wearing a purple shirt and a black face mask," state police said. "She may have traveled to the area of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Investigation Underway After Mysterious Drone Flies Above Yankee Stadium During Game Investigation Underway After Mysterious Drone Flies Above Yankee Stadium During Game
Investigation Underway After Mysterious Drone Flies Above Yankee Stadium During Game Police are investigating after a drone flew above Yankee Stadium in the middle of Yankees-Red Sox, according to NJ.com. The incident took place on Saturday, July 16 when the Yankees were en route to beating the Sox 1-14. The drone reportedly zipped around in the air for 15 minutes near the Delta Airlines sign in the right-center field, NJ.com said. The drone flashed red and green lights as it flew around before vanishing behind the stands in right field and then out of the stadium completely, the news site reported. Yankees officials told NJ.com they were aware of the drone and the NYPD w…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium
Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium A 6-year-old Connecticut boy who was burned by a gasoline ball by alleged bullies was treated to a day at Yankee Stadium and met with team players. In a video posted to Twitter by the New York Yankees, Fairfield County resident Dominick Krankall, of Bridgeport, can be seen getting a ball on Wednesday, May 11 from pitcher Gerrit Cole, and talking with fellow pitchers Nestor Cortes and Joran Montgomery. “6-year-old Dominick Krankall recently suffered severe burns, but he is an absolute warrior!” the team said in a Tweet. “We are so excited to have him here at Yankee Stadium for a special day…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
'New Yorkers Will Be Shocked,' Cuomo Says Amid AG Investigation Into Sexual Harassment 'New Yorkers Will Be Shocked,' Cuomo Says Amid AG Investigation Into Sexual Harassment
'New Yorkers Will Be Shocked,' Cuomo Says Amid AG Investigation Into Sexual Harassment Gov. Andrew Cuomo said “New Yorkers will be shocked” as he doubled down on his claims of innocence amid the Attorney General’s probe into allegations of sexual harassment made by former aides. During a briefing from Yankee Stadium on Monday, July 26, Cuomo again proclaimed his innocence, stating that he will continue to “let the process continue” before commenting on Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into the harassment claims. Earlier story - 'When The Time Is Right I Will Tell You The Truth': Cuomo Again Denies Harassment Claims “Let the process continue, and let the fac…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
High School Student From Westchester Performs National Anthem At Yankees Game High School Student From Westchester Performs National Anthem At Yankees Game
High School Student From Westchester Performs National Anthem At Yankees Game A Westchester high school student with autism took center stage at “The House That Ruth Built” as he wowed a capacity crowd singing the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium. Ethan Donn, a White Plains High School student who unabashedly loves music, earned a standing ovation from the Yankee Stadium crowd before the team took the field against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, June 29. This wasn't the first time on the big stage for Donn, who previously sang “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch of a Mets game at Citi Field, and performed for the team in Queens during Autism A…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
COVID-19: Mets, Yanks To Have Vax-Only Seating In Sections; Date Set For Broadway Reopening COVID-19: Mets, Yanks To Have Vax-Only Seating In Sections; Date Set For Broadway Reopening
Covid-19: Mets, Yanks To Have Vax-Only Seating In Sections; Date Set For Broadway Reopening The New York Mets and Yankees are teaming up to encourage more fans to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is lifting occupancy limits for vaccinated fans attending games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field when both venues reopen to more people beginning on Wednesday, May 19. For the unvaccinated, sections will be set aside where they will have to maintain six feet of social distance and are expected to fill up to approximately 33 percent capacity. In vaccinated sections, capacity will be 100 percent. Broadway Theater tickets go on sale Thursday, …

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY
Covid-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY With the supply of the COVID-19 vaccines beginning to outweigh the demand in New York, mass vaccination sites are now accepting walk-in appointments for all adults across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that as of Thursday, April 29, the state’s 16 mass vaccination sites will be accepting walk-ins for all residents 16 and older. “With COVID, we're at a little bit of a point of transition,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 conference earlier this week in Johnson City. “We’ve been doing great with the vaccinations at distribution sites across the state, but we’re seeing a reductio…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Here's When NYers 60+ Can Get Vaccinated Without Appointment COVID-19: Here's When NYers 60+ Can Get Vaccinated Without Appointment
Covid-19: Here's When NYers 60+ Can Get Vaccinated Without Appointment Another hurdle has been removed for older New Yorkers seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Friday, April 23, residents 60 years and older can enter any of the state’s 16 mass vaccination sites and receive a vaccine without having to schedule an appointment. “Today, we’re taking an additional step for people 60 years of age and older. You won’t even need an appointment to get a vaccine,” Cuomo said from a COVID-19 briefing in Yonkers on Wednesday, April 21. “You can just walk into any of the mass vaccination sites across the state, walk in, and…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Metro-North Announces Schedule Changes For Hudson Valley Riders COVID-19: Metro-North Announces Schedule Changes For Hudson Valley Riders
Covid-19: Metro-North Announces Schedule Changes For Hudson Valley Riders Metro-North will be restoring some weekend service lines for Hudson Valley riders as New York continues navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. The MTA announced that beginning on Monday, April 12, weekend service will be returned to Wassaic and include service adjustments on the Harlem Line weekday schedule to accommodate track work. Officials said that beginning on April 12, Metro-North will begin replacing the track switches north of the Hartsdale station. Those track switches will allow trains to be switched between the two main tracks on the line.  The …

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Play Ball: Mets, Yankee Fans Allowed In Stands For Opening Day Play Ball: Mets, Yankee Fans Allowed In Stands For Opening Day
Play Ball: Mets, Yankee Fans Allowed In Stands For Opening Day Play ball! There will be fans in the stands -- and a relatively large number of them -- for the New York Mets and Yankees when they hit the field for their major-league baseball home openers next month. Flanked by Mets Vice Chair Andy Cohen, Yankees President Randy Levine and former pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Al Leiter, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that fans will be permitted into Citi Field and Yankee Stadium when the regular season begins. For the Yankees, that means they will be able to welcome 10,850 fans to the stadium for their home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on T…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera Celebrated In Westchester Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera Celebrated In Westchester
Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera Celebrated In Westchester Following a career under the brightest lights at Yankee Stadium, Westchester resident Mariano Rivera was back in the spotlight as his hometown celebrated his MLB Hall of Fame induction at a “Pinstripe Parade” in Westchester. A week after being officially inducted into the Hall of Fame, Rivera, a longtime Westchester resident who became Major League Baseball’s first unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame in the sport’s history had a parade hosted in his honor. The parade for Rivera was held on Saturday, July 27 during “Mariano Rivera Day” which included the parade and a celebration at the …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Play Ball? Legal Sports Betting In New York Could Be Approved As Soon As Next Week Play Ball? Legal Sports Betting In New York Could Be Approved As Soon As Next Week
Play Ball? Legal Sports Betting In New York Could Be Approved As Soon As Next Week Odds are improving for legalized sports betting at Empire City in Yonkers, Resorts World Catskills in Monticello as well as Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center. On Monday, June 10, the state Gaming Commission has scheduled a 1 p.m. vote in New York City on proposed rules governing the operation and licensing of limited sports betting statewide.  And everyone seems to want a piece of the action. In amendments filed this week, state Senator Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, revised his mobile sports betting bill to include in-person wagering at professional sp…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer
Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and current personal attorney for President Trump, reportedly rang in his 75th birthday in style, celebrating at a $50 million Hamptons mansion over Memorial Day Weekend. Page Six reported that Giuliani attended a birthday bash at Sandcastle in Bridgehampton, the multi-million dream home of Hamptons developer Joe Farrell. The former mayor was in attendance with his girlfriend, son, and ex-wife. According to the report, other guests at the candlelit dinner included Jimmy Finkelstein and Pamela Gross. Giuliani is expected to be celebrated again at…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Mount Kisco's John C. Hvisch, 94, Saw Battle At Okinawa, A Yankee Stadium 'Veteran Of The Game' Mount Kisco's John C. Hvisch, 94, Saw Battle At Okinawa, A Yankee Stadium 'Veteran Of The Game'
Mount Kisco's John C. Hvisch, 94, Saw Battle At Okinawa, A Yankee Stadium 'Veteran Of The Game' John C. Hvisch of Mount Kisco died at his home on Friday, April 19 – his 94th birthday. John, the son of John Joseph and Mary (Gurrall) Hvisch, was born in Yonkers on April 19, 1925. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corp., enlisting in 1943 at the age of 17, and was a part of the Pacific campaign and fought in the grueling battle of Okinawa. John was awarded several citations, campaign medals and battle stars for his bravery, including three Battle Stars. John married Rosemarie Lewandowski on May 3, 1947; she predeceased him in 1988. He is survived by his five loving children, Candi…

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by Daily Voice
Sports
Yankees Suspend Use Of Kate Smith 'God Bless America' Recording Over Racist Allegations Yankees Suspend Use Of Kate Smith 'God Bless America' Recording Over Racist Allegations
Yankees Suspend Use Of Kate Smith 'God Bless America' Recording Over Racist Allegations The New York Yankees have become the latest team to suspend the use of Kate Smith’s recording of “God Bless America” at games amid allegations of racism against the late singer. The Yankees will no longer be using Smith’s rendition of the song during the seventh-inning stretch following claims about the singer’s 1939 song “That’s Why Darkies Were Born.” The move comes after reports of the Philadelphia Flyers banning the song and covering up a statue of the singer. The song originated in a 1930s Broadway play, “George White’s Scandals,” and was considered satire at the time it was debuted. I…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus
Yankees, Mets Show Off New Food Items On Their Menus The Yankees and the Mets are hitting a home run with a variety of new additions to their stadiums’ menus. Yankee Stadium’s menu is chock full of traditional American eats like ribs and Buffalo wings with a unique array of chef-inspired sauces and dry rubs, the team announced. Also new on the Yankee Stadium menu are specialty milkshakes: the Tres Leches shake, made with tres leches cake, churro and condensed milk, is the newest addition. The stadium offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Those who are in the mood to grab a drink during the game can do so at the City Wi…

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by Valerie Musson
News
'It Was Horrible,' Says Eyewitness Of Man's Electrocution Atop Train In Westchester 'It Was Horrible,' Says Eyewitness Of Man's Electrocution Atop Train In Westchester
'It Was Horrible,' Says Eyewitness Of Man's Electrocution Atop Train In Westchester A Fairfield County man who was a passenger on a Metro-North train in Westchester when a man was electrocuted after climbing on the roof of a train said the event was a "horrible" experience. Michael Pellicci, a Stamford resident,  was with a friend after attending the Boston Red Sox/Yankees game at Yankee Stadium when a 24-year-old man jumped on top of the New Haven-bound train. "We saw them and wondered how they had gotten from one end of the train to the other so quickly," said the Stamford restaurant owner. "That's when the conductor got wise to what they were do…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Captain's Castle: Derek Jeter Lists Hudson Valley Estate For $14.75M Captain's Castle: Derek Jeter Lists Hudson Valley Estate For $14.75M
Captain's Castle: Derek Jeter Lists Hudson Valley Estate For $14.75M Yankees legend Derek Jeter is "all in" with his new position in baseball. As owner of the Miami Marlins, the former all-star shortstop has little time to be in the New York area these days. So the former Yankees' captain has put his lakefront Hudson Valley estate on the market, listed at $14,750,000. The six-bedroom, 12-bathroom gem is located in the Orange County village of Greenwood Lake, near the NY/NJ Appalachian Trail border, and a very manageable 40 miles from Yankee Stadium. But wait, there's more. It's anchored by a stunning castle and nestled on four acres of property,…

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by Joe Lombardi