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29-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight At Intersection In Westchester 29-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight At Intersection In Westchester
29-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight At Intersection In Westchester Police are investigating a fatal shooting at an intersection in Westchester. It happened in broad daylight around 5:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 in New Rochelle. Police received multiple calls of shots fired, and that a person was shot near Horton Avenue and Colonel Lee Archer Boulevard, New Rochelle PD Captain J. Collins Coyne said. Upon arrival, officers located a person on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Coyne.  New Rochelle Police, Fire, and Ambulance personnel administered first aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital.  The victim, a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Westchester Crash That Snarled Traffic During Morning Commute Involved 23 Vehicles, Police Say Westchester Crash That Snarled Traffic During Morning Commute Involved 23 Vehicles, Police Say
Westchester Crash That Snarled Traffic During Morning Commute Involved 23 Vehicles, Police Say A multi-vehicle crash that backed up traffic for morning commuters in Westchester involved over 20 vehicles over the span of a mile, police say.  Earlier Report - 12-Plus Vehicle Crash Causes Gridlock During Height Of Morning Commute On I-95 In New Rochelle The crash, which happened on I-95 northbound in New Rochelle on Wednesday, Oct. 26 around 6:45 a.m., was caused when an unknown tractor-trailer leaked around 100 gallons of an "unknown liquid substance" onto the road, which caused extremely slippery conditions, according to New York State Police.  Police said that 21 …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
12-Plus Vehicle Crash Causes Gridlock During Height Of Morning Commute In Westchester 12-Plus Vehicle Crash Causes Gridlock During Height Of Morning Commute In Westchester
12-Plus Vehicle Crash Causes Gridlock During Height Of Morning Commute In Westchester Updated story: Westchester Crash That Snarled Traffic During Morning Commute Involved 23 Vehicles, Police Say State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash caused by an oil spill in Westchester. The crash, on I-95 northbound happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, and reportedly involved at least 12 cars and two tractor-trailers, at mile marker 5.6, in the city of New Rochelle, caused minor injuries but has created a traffic nightmare for commuters, said New York State Police. The center and left lanes remain blocked and a five-mile delay exists. This is a devel…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed In Neck At Westchester County Restaurant: Police Man Stabbed In Neck At Westchester County Restaurant: Police
Man Stabbed In Neck At Westchester County Restaurant: Police A 38-year-old man was stabbed in the neck at a restaurant in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Oct. 24 at around 9:30 p.m., police in New Rochelle responded to the 300 block of North Avenue, authorities said.  When they arrived, police found an employee of the restaurant with a serious cut across his neck, and found out that the suspect had left the scene in a taxicab, according to police.  Police were then able to locate and arrest the suspect in the taxicab at the corner of North Avenue and The Boulevard, authorities said.  Police said that the suspect is …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Westchester Man Known For 'One-Of-A-Kind Sense Of Humor' Dies At Age 34 Westchester Man Known For 'One-Of-A-Kind Sense Of Humor' Dies At Age 34
Westchester Man Known For 'One-Of-a-kind Sense Of Humor' Dies At Age 34 A Westchester County man who died at the age of 34 is being remembered for his kindness and sense of humor. Michael Patrick Gainor died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, according to his obituary. Gainor was born and raised in New Rochelle, and he also had ties to Westerly, Rhode Island, his obituary said. After graduating from New Rochelle HighSchool, he joined Samson Management, where he worked for the rest of his life. "Michael was known for his genuine good nature and one-of-a-kind sense of humor," his obituary reads. He is survived by his parents, Michael Gainor and Nina Shawn Gainor;…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Westchester Woman Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say 22-Year-Old Westchester Woman Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
22-Year-Old Westchester Woman Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A 22-year-old woman is accused of driving while intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit in the Hudson Valley. Troopers in Ulster County stopped a vehicle for multiple vehicle and traffic violations on I-87 in Plattekill at about 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as Westchester County resident Laura Gomez Rudas, of New Rochelle, was found to be intoxicated, and she was arrested, police said. Her blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.21 percent, authorities reported. She was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Westchester Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Boyfriend Freed From Prison Under New State Law Westchester Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Boyfriend Freed From Prison Under New State Law
Westchester Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Boyfriend Freed From Prison Under New State Law A woman who admitted to stabbing her boyfriend to death will be released from prison under a new NY state law that gives judges more discretion in sentencing defendants who have suffered domestic abuse. Westchester County resident Jonitha Alston, age 35, of New Rochelle, will be freed after acting State Supreme Court Justice Robert Neary vacated her original 12-year sentence and resentenced her to five years in prison. The move followed a recommendation from Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah for a reduced sentence under New York’s 2019 Domestic Violence Survivors Justic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes
New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes A new restaurant serving up a menu of local, seasonal American dishes in a “contemporary and casual setting” is now open in Westchester County. Town House officially opened its doors in the heart of New Rochelle in September 2022. Its name is an ode to its three-story restored, historic building that hosts dining, parties, art exhibits, and other community events, the company said. Led by New Rochelle native and Executive Chef Chris dos Reis, its menu features several small plates and salads, including tuna tartare, grilled octopus, and shaved goat cheese salad with badger flame beets an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
12 Westchester Businesses Named To Prestigious Inc. Magazine List 12 Westchester Businesses Named To Prestigious Inc. Magazine List
12 Westchester Businesses Named To Prestigious Inc. Magazine List Twelve Westchester County businesses were named to a prestigious list that recognizes businesses for their notable growth. The Westchester County Office of Economic Development reported that a dozen local businesses were named to Inc. Magazine's 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies. “Privately held companies are an important component of Westchester County’s economy. We’re proud to have 12 companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 list and commend them on their impressive growth," Westchester County Executive George Latimer. The following businesses were named to this ye…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Westchester Resident Who Exited Vehicle After Crash Struck, Killed By Car, Police Say Westchester Resident Who Exited Vehicle After Crash Struck, Killed By Car, Police Say
Westchester Resident Who Exited Vehicle After Crash Struck, Killed By Car, Police Say Police are investigating after a man who stepped out of his vehicle following a crash was struck and killed by a car in the Hudson Valley, according to New York State Police. The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 in Orange County on Route 17 eastbound in the town of Monroe.  A preliminary investigation revealed that Westchester County resident Garfield E. Elliot, age 47, from New Rochelle, was involved in a vehicle crash where he was the operator of one of the vehicles, state police from the Monroe barracks said. Elliott exited his vehicle in the center median of R…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Nabbed With Ghost Gun After Multi-Agency Investigation In Westchester, Police Say 24-Year-Old Nabbed With Ghost Gun After Multi-Agency Investigation In Westchester, Police Say
24-Year-Old Nabbed With Ghost Gun After Multi-Agency Investigation In Westchester, Police Say A 24-year-old Westchester man was allegedly nabbed with numerous ghost guns during an inter-agency investigation. The incident took place in New Rochelle around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28. According to Capt. Collins Coyne, of the New Rochelle Police, New Rochelle Police detectives, assisted by detectives from the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force executed a search warrant for ghost guns on a New Rochelle home. The warrant was a culmination of efforts of these agencies over a period of several months after receiving informatio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Westchester Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44 Westchester Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44
Westchester Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44 A Westchester County resident known for his love of sports and adventurous spirit has died at the age of 44. John Theodore Grandefeld, of Eastchester, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to his obituary. He was born in New Rochelle and spent summers in his childhood at the Larchmont Shore Club. "John was a free spirit and an avid athlete," his obituary reads. "During high school he played soccer, hockey and tennis and always took advantage of all life’s experiences. He loved traveling, hiking, fishing, camping - which was his favorite - and on occasion gold mining in Alaska.…

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by Nicole Valinote