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Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Driver Injured In 2-Car Crash In Front Of Historic Hudson Valley Manor Driver Injured In 2-Car Crash In Front Of Historic Hudson Valley Manor
Driver Injured In 2-Car Crash In Front Of Historic Hudson Valley Manor A two-car crash in front of a historic Northern Westchester manor-turned-museum caused injuries, firefighters said.  The incident happened in Croton-on-Hudson on Saturday, Sept. 7 at around 7:20 p.m., when two vehicles collided in front of Van Cortlandt Manor on South Riverside Avenue, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews dealt with a fluid spill from one of the cars while EMS treated a driver injured in the crash.  Both vehicles were later towed away, the department said. The cause of the crash was not released. 
Car Flips On Roof In Crash In Hudson Valley Car Flips On Roof In Crash In Hudson Valley
Car Flips On Roof In Crash In Hudson Valley A car overturned following a crash on a road in the region. The incident happened just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Northern Westchester when the car flipped on the eastern half of Colabaugh Pond Road in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving first responders found that the driver had managed to escape the vehicle on his own.  The driver later declined a trip to the hospital after being evaluated.  The cause of the crash was not released. 
$2.4M Scheme: Ex-Hudson Valley Town Employee, Business Owner Admit To Illegal Dumping Plot $2.4M Scheme: Ex-Hudson Valley Town Employee, Business Owner Admit To Illegal Dumping Plot
$2.4M Scheme: Ex-Hudson Valley Town Employee, Business Owner Admit To Illegal Dumping Plot A former Northern Westchester town employee has admitted to allowing a business owner to illegally dump unauthorized material at an environmentally fragile facility in exchange for cash bribes, federal officials announced.  Verplanck resident Robert Dyckman, age 52, and Cortlandt Manor resident Glenn Griffin, age 55, both pleaded guilty to charges related to the $2.4 million scheme, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Monday, Aug. 26.  According to federal officials, Dyckman, the former Assistant General Foreman for the Town o…
Spaced Out: Summer Skies Over NY Teaming With UFOs, Eagle-Eyed Tipsters Claim Spaced Out: Summer Skies Over NY Teaming With UFOs, Eagle-Eyed Tipsters Claim
Spaced Out: Summer Skies Over NY Teaming With UFOs, Eagle-Eyed Tipsters Claim Overactive imaginations or something more out of this world? The skies above New York have been rather crowded this summer, at least according to these eagle-eyed residents. At least 18 unidentified flying objects (UFOs) across the state have been reported to the National UFO Reporting Center since the beginning of May 2024, its online database shows.  The sightings – spanning from Long Island to the Great Lakes – run the gamut from “odd triangular” and “cigar shaped” objects to orbs and fireballs and even one purported alien abduction. In Rensselaer County, the most recent UFO repor…
Firefighter Injured During Blaze At Northern Westchester Residence Firefighter Injured During Blaze At Northern Westchester Residence
Firefighter Injured During Blaze At Northern Westchester Residence A firefighter was injured during a blaze at a Northern Westchester home that began in the residence's garage.  The incident began on Thursday, May 16 just after 6 p.m., when Croton-on-Hudson firefighters raced to a home on Memory Lane for a reported blaze.  Within minutes, crews were at the scene and confirmed that a fire had begun in the residence's garage. Firefighters then stretched a hose to the garage while also searching the home for residents.  The blaze was soon extinguished and firefighters began opening up walls, ceilings, and the flooring to make sure all hidden h…
Car Goes Up In Flames On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Car Goes Up In Flames On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway
Car Goes Up In Flames On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Smoke was seen on a busy main route in Northern Westchester when a vehicle went up in flames.  The incident happened on Saturday, May 11 around 1:40 p.m., when a car caught on fire on Route 9 southbound in Croton-on-Hudson just south of the pedestrian bridge.  According to the village's fire department, the blaze began in the vehicle's engine compartment and was quickly put out. The car was removed from the road after around an hour. No injuries were reported. 
Man Dies At Hospital After Blaze At Northern Westchester Home Man Dies At Hospital After Blaze At Northern Westchester Home
Man Dies At Hospital After Blaze At Northern Westchester Home A man died at a hospital following a fire at a residence in Northern Westchester. The blaze happened on Tuesday, May 7 in Ossining in the area of Liberty Street and Spring Street, where a multi-floor residence went up in flames, according to Ossining Police. Arriving fire crews from Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson soon began working to put the blaze out.  During a search of the home, a man was found on the second floor and removed to awaiting first responders outside the residence, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. However, the man later died at a nearby hospital. His…
Father Jumps To Help Son Who Fell Onto Tracks At Northern Westchester Station Father Jumps To Help Son Who Fell Onto Tracks At Northern Westchester Station
Father Jumps To Help Son Who Fell Onto Tracks At Northern Westchester Station Thanks to quick-thinking Metro-North officials and first responders, a person who fell on electrified tracks at a Northern Westchester train station and his father, who leaped in to help him, were rescued from the perilous situation.  The incident happened on Friday, April 12 around 10:30 a.m., when a person fell from the platform at Croton-Harmon Station onto electrified tracks, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  After the fall, the person's father immediately jumped to help his son and put himself in harm's way in the process, according to the department.  …
Beloved Longtime Trustee, Deputy Mayor Of Northern Westchester Village Dies: 'Mentor, Friend' Beloved Longtime Trustee, Deputy Mayor Of Northern Westchester Village Dies: 'Mentor, Friend'
Beloved Longtime Trustee, Deputy Mayor Of Northern Westchester Village Dies: 'Mentor, Friend' A beloved former village trustee and deputy mayor from Northern Westchester who dedicated decades of her life to public service is being remembered for her exemplary leadership. The death of longtime Croton-on-Hudson resident and former deputy mayor Ann Gallelli was announced by village officials on Monday, Feb.12.  Gallelli, who lived in the village for half a century, spent more than 35 years serving her community in roles on several boards and commissions, including the Board of Trustees, the Planning Board, the Waterfront Advisory Committee, the Water Control Commission, …
Bystander Pulls Driver From Burning Car After Fiery Crash In Northern Westchester Bystander Pulls Driver From Burning Car After Fiery Crash In Northern Westchester
Bystander Pulls Driver From Burning Car After Fiery Crash In Northern Westchester A driver involved in a fiery wreck is in the hospital with serious injuries after being rescued from their burning car by a brave bystander.  The rescue happened in Northern Westchester on Wednesday, Dec. 20 around 7 p.m., when a car traveling on Route 9 northbound in Croton-on-Hudson left the roadway and crashed, causing the vehicle to catch on fire, according to the village's fire department.  As luck would have it, the crash was witnessed by bystander Chris DeSanto, who decided to risk his safety and pull the semi-conscious driver out of the burning wreck before first res…
Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Northern Westchester Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Northern Westchester
Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Northern Westchester A serious crash involving a deer resulted in both a person being hospitalized and the brief closure of a busy Northern Westchester road.  The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 23 around 8:30 p.m., when a car struck a deer on the Croton Point overpass on southbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  One person was then taken to a local hospital by Croton EMS and the Ossining Paramedic Fly-Car.  After the crash, responding crews briefly shut the road down until the vehicle and deer were removed.  Correction: The person invo…
Latest Update: Northern Westchester Man Freed From Cave After 10 Days, Sent To Hospital Latest Update: Northern Westchester Man Freed From Cave After 10 Days, Sent To Hospital
Latest Update: Northern Westchester Man Freed From Cave After 10 Days, Sent To Hospital A 40-year-old New York resident and former firefighter has been freed from a cave in Turkey after falling ill 4,500 feet below ground and becoming trapped for ten days.  Northern Westchester resident Mark Dickey, age 40, of the village of Croton-on-Hudson, was pulled out of the Morca cave located in Turkey on Tuesday, Sept. 12 around 12:40 a.m. local time, the Speleological Federation of Turkey announced.  Earlier Report - New Update: Croton-On-Hudson Man Trapped In Cave Closer To Rescue The rescue was the culmination of a 10-day-long effort to free Dickey, who became trapped on Saturday,…
New Update: Northern Westchester Man Trapped In Cave Closer To Rescue New Update: Northern Westchester Man Trapped In Cave Closer To Rescue
New Update: Northern Westchester Man Trapped In Cave Closer To Rescue New, updated report - Latest Update: Croton-On-Hudson Man Freed From Cave After 10 Days, Sent To Hospital A 40-year-old New York man and former firefighter who became trapped 4,500 feet deep in a cave in Turkey after falling ill is now only a day away from rescue, officials said.  Northern Westchester resident Mark Dickey, age 40, of Croton-on-Hudson, became stuck thousands of feet deep in the Morca cave located in Turkey on Saturday, Sept. 2 when he began suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, according to the European Cave Rescue Association.  Earlier Report - Cave Rescue: Northern…
Cave Rescue: Northern Westchester Man Trapped 4,500 Feet Deep With  Gastrointestinal Bleeding Cave Rescue: Northern Westchester Man Trapped 4,500 Feet Deep With  Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Cave Rescue: Northern Westchester Man Trapped 4,500 Feet Deep With Gastrointestinal Bleeding More than 150 rescuers are working to help a stranded scientist from New York after he fell ill in a cave in Turkey. Northern Westchester County resident Mark Dickey, age 40, of Croton-on-Hudson, has been stuck thousands of feet below ground in the Morca cave since Saturday, Sept. 2, and is suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, the European Cave Rescue Association said. Taşeli platosunda bulunan Türkiye'nin en derin 3. mağarası olan Morca düdeninde rahatsızlanan Mark Dickey'nin... Posted by Türkiye Mağaracılık Federasyonu on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Friss hírek a Morca-barl…
Duo Charged With Stealing Car, Credit Cards In Northern Westchester: Police Duo Charged With Stealing Car, Credit Cards In Northern Westchester: Police
Duo Charged With Stealing Car, Credit Cards In Northern Westchester: Police Two people, one a minor, have been charged with stealing a car and other items in Northern Westchester, police say.  On Monday, Nov. 7, police responded to a report that two suspects were trespassing on private property and attempting to break into locked vehicles in Croton-on-Hudson, according to Croton-on-Hudson Police.  Police soon located the two suspects and found them to be in possession of stolen property, including two credit cards, police said.  After further investigation, police also found out that the duo had stolen a vehicle with the key fob left insid…
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Northern Westchester Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Northern Westchester
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Northern Westchester A pilot program employed by a Northern Westchester school district has found that nearly 400 drivers illegally passed stopped school buses over the span of two months.  The program, used by the Hendrick Hudson School District which serves over 2,000 students in Buchanan, Verplanck, Crugers, Montrose, Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, and Peekskill, came from a partnership with technology provider BusPatrol, officials from the company announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  Through cameras installed on 49 school bus stop arms, the company captured a total of 367 il…
Former School Board President From Northern Westchester Dies Former School Board President From Northern Westchester Dies
Former School Board President From Northern Westchester Dies A Northern Westchester woman passionate about volunteering for her community died on Saturday, Oct. 22.  Gail Wittkin Sasso of Croton-on-Hudson died at the age of 75, according to her obituary. Raised on Long Island, in Roslyn Heights, Sasso was heavily involved in her village, serving as a past president of the Croton Harmon Board of Education and a member of the Croton on Hudson Water Control Commission, her obituary said.  Sasso also co-founded the local chapter of CCoHope INDIVISIBLE, a political group.  In addition to her volunteering, Sasso was al…
These Westchester Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners These Westchester Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
These Westchester Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners Multiple Hudson Valley schools were named 2022 National Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of award recipients annually. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The following Westchester County schools were named winners: Croton‐Harmon High School in Croton-on-Hudson  Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua Bronxville Elementary School …
New Northern Westchester Eatery Cited For Fresh, 'Perfectly Prepared' Food, Menu New Northern Westchester Eatery Cited For Fresh, 'Perfectly Prepared' Food, Menu
New Northern Westchester Eatery Cited For Fresh, 'Perfectly Prepared' Food, Menu For those looking for an upscale dining atmosphere with such drinks as Manhattan's, Negroni's, or a Moscow Mule, and tidbits of food, then a new Westchester establishment is just the spot. The Raconteur in Pleasantville, located in the former Flights space, has only been open for a couple of months and is already racking up five-star reviews by drink and food lovers alike. Visitors to The Raconteur, owned by Croton-on-Hudson's Michael Boulosm, will be greeted by a knowledgeable staff and can either spend a night relaxing in the bar or move up to a table for a bite to eat…
Cause Of Death Under Investigation For Northern Westchester Man After Cops Shot During Standoff Cause Of Death Under Investigation For Northern Westchester Man After Cops Shot During Standoff
Cause Of Death Under Investigation For Northern Westchester Man After Cops Shot During Standoff A man is dead and two officers were hospitalized after being shot during a 12-hour standoff in Northern Westchester. At about 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, the New York State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Cortlandt on Quaker Bridge Road in the village of Croton-on-Hudson for a report of a barricaded subject armed with a gun. Troopers, in conjunction with the Westchester County Police Department, established a safe perimeter around the residence and crisis negotiators attempted for nearly 12 hours to convince Christopher Pesavento, age 50, to peacefully surrender, said stat…
Police Department In Northern Westchester Investigating Separate Scams In Matter Of Days Police Department In Northern Westchester Investigating Separate Scams In Matter Of Days
Police Department In Northern Westchester Investigating Separate Scams In Matter Of Days Police in Northern Westchester are investigating three scams that came to the department's attention within a matter of days. The incidents took place in Croton-on-Hudson beginning on Thursday, Aug. 18 with the last being reported on Monday, Aug. 22. During the first incident, a resident reported receiving multiple FedEx notices in the mail from what appeared to be her mortgage company requesting her banking information, the department reported. The woman contacted her mortgage company, who said that they did not request such information. The resident did not provide her information but wa…
Don't Fall For It: Northern Westchester Fire Department Issues Alert About Scam Messages Don't Fall For It: Northern Westchester Fire Department Issues Alert About Scam Messages
Don't Fall For It: Northern Westchester Fire Department Issues Alert About Scam Messages A Northern Westchester fire department issued an alert about a texting scam where individuals are pretending to sell apparel on behalf of the department. The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said in an announcement on Saturday, Aug. 6, that scammers are texting individuals a link and claiming to offer deals to buy fire department shirts. Officials said this is a scam, and the fire department is not selling any shirts or other apparel. The only legitimate items residents may see from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department are its "Fund Drive" letters in the mail or "Big Bucks" raffle tickets …
Ex-Town Employee, Business Owner In Northern Westchester Both Indicted For $1.5M Scheme Ex-Town Employee, Business Owner In Northern Westchester Both Indicted For $1.5M Scheme
Ex-Town Employee, Business Owner In Northern Westchester Both Indicted For $1.5M Scheme A former Northern Westchester town employee and an owner of a landscaping business were both indicted in an illegal dumping scheme that could cost the town up to $1.5 million. Glenn Griffin, the owner of Griffin's Landscaping Corporation, and Robert Dyckman, the former assistant general foreman with the Town of Cortlandt, were both arrested on Thursday, July 21, according to Damian Williams, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York. Griffin, age 53, of Cortlandt Manor, and Dyckman, age 51, of Verplanck, are both charged in a scheme to dump hundreds of …
Teens Charged After Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Northern Westchester Teens Charged After Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Northern Westchester
Teens Charged After Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Northern Westchester Three teenagers are facing charges after police said they spray painted racist and anti-Semitic graffiti in Northern Westchester. The graffiti was discovered on Croton Dam Road under a Taconic State Parkway overpass in Yorktown on Saturday, May 21, according to an announcement from town officials.  The three suspects, who are all from Croton-on-Hudson, were charged with criminal mischief and criminal impersonation, officials said on Wednesday, June 8. Authorities said one of the teens, whose identity was not released, is 18 years old and was charged as an adult. The other two are juve…
New Alert Issued After ATM At Bank In Northern Westchester Compromised By Skimmer, Police Say New Alert Issued After ATM At Bank In Northern Westchester Compromised By Skimmer, Police Say
New Alert Issued After ATM At Bank In Northern Westchester Compromised By Skimmer, Police Say A police department in Northern Westchester has issued an alert after a new skimming device was found at the same bank that was targeted earlier this year. In Croton-on-Hudson, police are advising that an additional ATM skimmer was located at the Wells Fargo branch on Maple Street on Thursday, April 21. In mid-March, an investigation was launched at the bank branch after receiving multiple complaints from bank-goers at Wells Fargo, Croton Police Chief John Nikitopoulos said. The investigation found that an ATM inside the branch was compromised by a skimming device Original story - …
Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into River In Northern Westchester Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into River In Northern Westchester
Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into River In Northern Westchester A local woman who drove her car into a river in the area has died from her injuries. Northern Westchester resident Marcia Villa, age 48, of Ossining, died late Wednesday, April 13, said Kieran O'Leary of the Westchester County Police. The incident took place in Croton-on-Hudson around 11 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, officials said. MTA Police observed a vehicle in the water south of the Croton-Harmon Train Station in the Croton River, said O'Leary. See Earlier Story: Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into Croton River A witness confirmed that a vehicle drove into the water with at least …
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester A woman is in critical condition after a vehicle she was in drove into a river in the area. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Croton-on-Hudson around 11 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, officials said. MTA Police observed a vehicle in the water south of the Croton-Harmon Train Station in the Croton River, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Multiple police and fire departments responded, including the WCPD Aviation Unit, O'Leary added. A witness confirmed that a vehicle drove into the water with at least one person still inside. Civilian fish…
ATM At Bank In Northern Westchester Compromised By Skimmer, Police Say ATM At Bank In Northern Westchester Compromised By Skimmer, Police Say
ATM At Bank In Northern Westchester Compromised By Skimmer, Police Say Patrons at a bank branch in Northern Westchester are being advised to check their account balances after a skimming device was located in an ATM. In Croton-on-Hudson, the local law enforcement officials launched an investigation after receiving multiple complaints over the past several days from bank-goers at the Wells Fargo location on Maple Street, Croton Police Chief John Nikitopoulos said. The investigation found that an ATM inside the branch was compromised by a skimming device as of Thursday, March 17. Anyone who may have used the ATM between March 17 and Wednesday, March 23 has been…
New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers 'Delicious, Upscale Mexican Dining' New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers 'Delicious, Upscale Mexican Dining'
New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers 'Delicious, Upscale Mexican Dining' Mexican food lovers have a true treat to sample at a new Northern Westchester restaurant that combines the fusion of flavors of Mexican, Asian and Latin ingredients. La Catrina, located in Croton-on-Hudson, opened in December by Enrique and Consuelo Estrada and has been making a splash with its flavorful meals and innovative take on old staples such as tacos. Free-range chicken with guajillo rub, roasted vegetables, and fingerling potatoes.La Catrina But before ordering, diners will want to drink in the atmosphere filled with bursts of color from purple banquettes, traditional Mexican s…
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley are without power after a line of strong storms brought whipping winds to the region that toppled trees, brought down limbs, and downed power lines. Crews worked around the clock overnight to make repairs to hundreds of outages brought about by wind gusts topping 50 mph, but as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, more than 15,000 Hudson Valley residents were left in the dark as they wait for power to be restored. According to Central Hudson, crews were still out working to repair 347 active outages, which were impacting 11,043 customers in these counties: Ulste…
Victim Of Double-Fatal Palisades Parkway Crash ID'd As First Responder In Northern Westchester Victim Of Double-Fatal Palisades Parkway Crash ID'd As First Responder In Northern Westchester
Victim Of Double-Fatal Palisades Parkway Crash ID'd As First Responder In Northern Westchester One of the victims of a wrong-way head-on double fatal crash on the Palisades Parkway was a Northern Westchester County emergency medical technician.  Aristan Garandeau, age 22, of Croton-on-Hudson, died around 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 6 in Clarkstown, said the New York State Police. Garandeau was traveling in the wrong direction on the parkway when he hit another car head-on driven by Brendan Seabrook, 27, of Pennsylvania, who was also killed, said state police. Garandeau was pronounced dead at the scene. Seabrook was transported to Montefiore Nyack Hospital where he later died. See Rel…