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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westchester Investment Adviser Sentenced For Embezzling $640K From Clients Westchester Investment Adviser Sentenced For Embezzling $640K From Clients
Westchester Investment Adviser Sentenced For Embezzling $640K From Clients A Westchester County investment adviser has been sentenced in connection with a scheme to embezzle more than $640,000 from several of his clients. Gregg Brie, age 54, of White Plains, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 15, to 63 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud, according to Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Brie was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and to pay forfeiture and restitution in the amount of $642,333.33 each. Williams said Brie embezzled the funds from three of his clie…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Truck Driver Charged With DWI After Overturning On I-287 In Westchester Truck Driver Charged With DWI After Overturning On I-287 In Westchester
Truck Driver Charged With DWI After Overturning On I-287 In Westchester The driver of a tractor-trailer that overturned on I-287 and tied up traffic for hours during the morning commute was allegedly intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration triple. the legal limit, State Police said. Troopers responded to a stretch of I-287 in Westchester at approximately 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, where there was an overturned tractor-trailer blocking multiple lanes near exit 8 in White Plains. Original story - Crash Involving Truck Hauling Large Boulders Snarls Part Of Morning Commute On I-287 Police said that the driver, Long Island resident Billy Robinson, age 55…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Mets Fire Acting GM Two Months After DWI Charge In Westchester Mets Fire Acting GM Two Months After DWI Charge In Westchester
Mets Fire Acting GM Two Months After DWI Charge In Westchester He’s outta there. Acting New York Mets general manager Zack Scott will not be coming back to the team after being arrested for allegedly drinking and driving in Westchester County over the summer after a trip to owner Steve Cohen’s Connecticut home over the summer. Scott, age 44, was busted for allegedly driving while intoxicated when he was busted at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 in White Plains, allegedly after attending a Fairfield County fundraiser at Cohen's Greenwich home. Original story - Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say It is alle…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Kayaker From Westchester Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Kayaker From Westchester Mourned After Death During Nor'easter
Kayaker From Westchester Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Memorial services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Westchester County man who died after a powerful Nor'easter rolled in while he was kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Scarsdale, was reported overdue by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 26, after he left Hempstead en route to Mamamronek in his kayak at about 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, authorities reported.  He was found unresponsive by the US Coast Guard on Tuesday afternoon, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Non-Jury Trial Set For Acting Mets GM Busted For Alleged DWI In Westchester Non-Jury Trial Set For Acting Mets GM Busted For Alleged DWI In Westchester
Non-Jury Trial Set For Acting Mets GM Busted For Alleged DWI In Westchester Acting New York Mets General Manager Zack Scott is going from the front office to the front of a courtroom following his arrest for alleged impaired driving in Westchester County following a visit to owner Steve Cohen’s Connecticut home over the summer. Scott, age 44, was busted for allegedly driving while intoxicated when he was busted at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 in White Plains, allegedly after attending a Fairfield County fundraiser at Cohen's Greenwich home. It is alleged that at the time he was approached by officers on South Lexington Avenue in White Plains, Scott …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester A popular actor has opened an Italian restaurant in Westchester County. The Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant opened its doors in White Plains over the summer. The restaurant is located at 264 Main St. in White Plains. The actor, known for his roles in films such as Bullets over Broadway and A Bronx Tale, opened the eatery in partnership with the owners of Empire Steak House. They also operate a location with Palminteri in midtown Manhattan. Menu offerings include homemade pasta dishes such as seafood risotto, mushroom ravioli, and lobster ravioli. Guests can also…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New Suspect From Area Nabbed In Connection To Jan. 6 Insurrection New Suspect From Area Nabbed In Connection To Jan. 6 Insurrection
New Suspect From Area Nabbed In Connection To Jan. 6 Insurrection A man arrested in the Hudson Valley over the summer for an alleged robbery is now facing charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. In June, Anthony Vuksanaj, a Putnam County resident, was arrested in Westchester for his role in a robbery, which led investigators to his cellphone, which was present during the Jan. 6 riot, according to court records. This week, the 52-year-old was arrested by federal officials in his Mahopac home in the town of Carmel, in advance of his appearance in White Plains federal court on Thursday, Sept. 30. Vuksana…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Company Claims $8.7 Million LOTTO Prize Westchester Company Claims $8.7 Million LOTTO Prize
Westchester Company Claims $8.7 Million Lotto Prize A company based in Westchester has claimed an $8.7 Million Lotto Jackpot drawn recently. The White Plains-based PurpleDot LLC opted to receive the jackpot as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $4,339,511, after required withholdings, the New York State Lottery announced on Monday, Sept. 27. The winning numbers for the LOTTO drawing on Wednesday, July 14 were 02 20 33 50 56 58. The winning ticket was purchased at GC Shell located at 403 Rockaway Turnpike in Cedarhurst, Queens. New York's LOTTO game generated $59,663,459 in total sales during the fiscal year 2020-2021.  The New York…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say
Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say The New York Mets took another blow in what's been a difficult season after their acting general manager was arrested for alleged drunk driving in Westchester following a visit to the Fairfield County home of team owner Steve Cohen, according to reports. Acting GM Zack Scott reportedly Mets up and was busted for allegedly driving while intoxicated when he was busted at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 in White Plains, The New York Post first reported. It is alleged that at the time he was approached by officers on South Lexington Avenue in White Plains, Scott was asleep at the wh…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash
IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash The identities have been released of the victims of a double-fatal, chain-reaction crash involving five vehicles in Westchester. It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said.  Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles.  But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 20. David …

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by Joe Lombardi