Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Northern Westchester Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Northern Westchester
Bar Announces Permanent Closure After Death Of Owner In Northern Westchester A bar in Northern Westchester that had originally decided to temporarily close following the death of its owner has now made the decision permanent.  Unionville Tavern, located in Hawthorne at 415 Commerce St., announced on Friday, March 10 that it would permanently close after serving customers for over 40 years, according to the business's staff.  The decision came after the death of owner Gordon Krueger of Ossining, age 78, on Friday, Jan. 13. The bar had originally decided to temporarily close after Krueger's death, which they had called a "profound loss," but t…
Sex Crimes Involving Minor: Man Charged In Northern Westchester Sex Crimes Involving Minor: Man Charged In Northern Westchester
Sex Crimes Involving Minor: Man Charged In Northern Westchester Following a weeks-long investigation, a Northern Westchester man faces sex crime offenses that involved a minor, police say.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of 31-year-old Bedford Hills resident Rony Hernandez on Friday, March 3, according to the Bedford Police Department.  Hernandez was arraigned in the Town of Bedford Justice Court on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act. Authorities added that the act involved a minor, but did not provide any futher details.  Hernandez has since been held in Westchester County Correctional Facility pending a future court…
Car Flips Over On Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester, Driver Hospitalized Car Flips Over On Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester, Driver Hospitalized
Car Flips Over On Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester, Driver Hospitalized One person was taken to a hospital after their vehicle flipped over on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened on Friday, March 3 just after noon when a car flipped over on the Taconic State Parkway southbound in Millwood just past the Exit 8 ramp, according to the Millwood Fire Department.  The occupant of the vehicle was able to free themselves from the wreckage and was evaluated by personnel from Ossining EMS and the Millwood Fire Department.  The driver was then taken to Westchester Medical Center to be treated for their injuries. 
Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Northern Westchester Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Northern Westchester
Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Northern Westchester A person was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Monday, Feb. 13 around 3:15 p.m., when police in Peekskill responded to the intersection of Hudson Avenue and Depew Street, where a car had hit the pedestrian, Lieutenant Adam Renwick said.  The pedestrian was then taken to Westchester Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.  The driver of the vehicle was issued multiple tickets following the incident, Renwick said.  Members of the local community organization Peekskill Walks commented on the incide…
Multiple Coyote Sightings In Northern Westchester: How To Reduce Chances Of Encounters Multiple Coyote Sightings In Northern Westchester: How To Reduce Chances Of Encounters
Multiple Coyote Sightings In Northern Westchester: How To Reduce Chances Of Encounters As the number of coyote sightings in Northern Westchester rises, officials are giving tips on how to interact with the animals to prevent more encounters.  The information was put out by Croton-on-Hudson village officials on Monday, Feb. 13 after multiple sightings were reported in the area over a period of several weeks.  Coyotes have also been seen elsewhere in the Hudson Valley as of late, including in Poughkeepsie, where a student at Marist College was believed to have been bitten by one of the animals.  Related Story - Marist College Student Bitten By Animal Belie…
Northern Westchester Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Hudson Valley: Police Northern Westchester Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Hudson Valley: Police
Northern Westchester Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Hudson Valley: Police A man from Northern Westchester faces charges after violating a restraining order against a woman he allegedly strangled in Putnam County, authorities said.  Peekskill resident Dany Villa-Carchipulla was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 2 at his residence for the violations, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 7.  Villa-Carchipulla was ordered to stay away from the victim after an incident that happened in Garrison in November 2022, after which he was also charged with strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child.  Since then, Villa-Carc…
ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Northern Westchester ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Northern Westchester
ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Northern Westchester The name of the 19-year-old who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester has been released.  Earlier Report - New Update: Person Killed By Train In Peekskill, Metro-North Service Still Delayed Peekskill resident Wilmer Cango was hit by train number 830 on Monday, Feb. 6 around 7:10 a.m. at the Peekskill Metro-North station at the Hudson Avenue Crossing, Metro-North spokesman Mike Cortez said.  Cango had been trespassing on the tracks when he was hit. He later died from his injuries. More details about how Cango was hit have not yet be…
New Update: Person Killed By Train In Northern Westchester, Metro-North Service Still Delayed New Update: Person Killed By Train In Northern Westchester, Metro-North Service Still Delayed
New Update: Person Killed By Train In Northern Westchester, Metro-North Service Still Delayed Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Northern Westchester A person was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester, delaying service and prompting an investigation.  Earlier Report - Person Reportedly Struck By Train: Metro-North Service Delayed In Peekskill The person was hit by train number 830 on Monday, Feb. 6 around 7:10 a.m. at the Peekskill Metro-North station at the Hudson Avenue Crossing, and died as a result of their injuries, Metro-North spokesman Mike Cortez said.  The pers…
Nursing Home Fire: Fireplace Malfunctions In Northern Westchester Nursing Home Fire: Fireplace Malfunctions In Northern Westchester
Nursing Home Fire: Fireplace Malfunctions In Northern Westchester Firefighters were sent to a nursing home in Northern Westchester after an electric fireplace malfunctioned.  The incident happened on Sunday, Jan. 29, around 8:15 p.m., when firefighters responded to the Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care nursing home in Croton-on-Hudson located at 1280 Albany Post Rd., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Firefighters respond to a malfunctioning electric fireplace at the Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care in Croton-on-Hudson.Facebook/Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department Once arriving, crews found an electric fireplace in the nu…
1 Shot To Death In Northern Westchester, Person Of Interest In Custody, Police Say 1 Shot To Death In Northern Westchester, Person Of Interest In Custody, Police Say
1 Shot To Death In Northern Westchester, Person Of Interest In Custody, Police Say A man found on a city street died from a gunshot wound in Northern Westchester while police say a person of interest is in custody. The incident took place in Peekskill around 4:15 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29 in the 600 block of John Street. According to Peekskill Police Chief Leo Dylewski, officers responded to John Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old man who was immediately given medical aid by officers, the chief said. Due to the severity of the injuries, the victim was transported to New York Presbyterian Hospital by officers in a marke…
Scam Alert: Fake Fundraiser Involves Police Sweatshirts In Northern Westchester Scam Alert: Fake Fundraiser Involves Police Sweatshirts In Northern Westchester
Scam Alert: Fake Fundraiser Involves Police Sweatshirts In Northern Westchester A police department in Northern Westchester is warning of a fake fundraiser involving the sale of sweatshirts emblazoned with the department's logo.  Sweatshirts sold by MONZANO24 that display the Yorktown Police Department's logo have been falsely advertised as a fundraiser for the department, Yorktown Police said in a post on Monday, Jan. 23.  This is a SCAM if advertised as a fundraiser for YPD. If we ever advertise any item for sale as a fundraiser (like our... Posted by Yorktown Police Department on Monday, January 23, 2023 Members of the department said that any actual fundraise…
New Update: Details About Suspicious Death In Northern Westchester Revealed By Police New Update: Details About Suspicious Death In Northern Westchester Revealed By Police
New Update: Details About Suspicious Death In Northern Westchester Revealed By Police More details regarding an investigation into a suspicious death in Northern Westchester that shuttered a road for hours have been released by police.  Earlier Report - 'Suspicious Death' Under Investigation In Yorktown: No Danger, Police Say The incident, which happened on Tuesday, Jan. 24 in Yorktown in the area of 3270-3290 North Deerfield Ave., is believed to be a suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 1 p.m.  This determination is based on numerous interviews, videos, and evidence collected from the scene.…