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Metro-North Found Liable In 2015 Northern Westchester Crash That Killed 6 Metro-North Found Liable In 2015 Northern Westchester Crash That Killed 6
Metro-North Found Liable In 2015 Northern Westchester Crash That Killed 6 A jury has decided to hold Metro-North Railroad liable for a 2015 crash in Northern Westchester that killed six people and injured more than a dozen others.  The decision in the liability trial regarding the crash, which happened in Valhalla in February 2015, was reached on Tuesday, July 17.  Earlier Report - Deadliest Metro-North Crash Claimed, Changed Lives, But Crossing Unchanged On the day of the crash, Feb. 3, 2015, 49-year-old Ellen Brody of Edgemont had left her job in Chappaqua before encountering a traffic jam along the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant that f…
Nanny Gets Jail Time For Shaking Baby, Causing Seizure, Head Trauma In Northern Westchester Nanny Gets Jail Time For Shaking Baby, Causing Seizure, Head Trauma In Northern Westchester
Nanny Gets Jail Time For Shaking Baby, Causing Seizure, Head Trauma In Northern Westchester A Westchester woman will spend time in prison for shaking and bouncing a 3-month-old baby while employed as a nanny, causing him to suffer a seizure. White Plains resident Nija Woodbury, age 23, was sentenced to six months in prison on Monday, Feb. 5 for assaulting a baby in her care while employed as a nanny, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, at around 5 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2023, Woodbury had been employed as a nanny for a family from Mount Pleasant.  While working, she aggressively shook and bounced the 3-month-ol…
'His Loving Nature Shined': Northern Westchester Native Dies At Age 26 'His Loving Nature Shined': Northern Westchester Native Dies At Age 26
'His Loving Nature Shined': Northern Westchester Native Dies At Age 26 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who demonstrated raw talent for playing guitar and could always be found out in nature is being remembered for his kindness and warmth.  Jake Collins of the town of Wallkill in Orange County died on Friday, Jan. 19 at the age of 26, according to his obituary.  Born in Westchester County in 1997 in the town of Mount Pleasant, Collins had started a career as a truck driver for Schneider Trucking in New Jersey.  Collins was known for "being like an angel" and could always be found hiking or reading. He was also talented at guitar and was …
Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Northern Westchester: Police Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Northern Westchester: Police
Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Northern Westchester: Police Following a months-long investigation, two men have been charged in connection with a string of gas station burglaries in Northern Westchester, police announced.  Bronx residents Berto Dominguez, age 21, and Michael Cruz, age 19, were both arrested on Saturday, Dec. 23 as part of the culmination of a months-long investigation into at least five gas station burglaries that happened in Bedford between September and November 2023, Bedford Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 26.  This investigation was conducted by a working task force comprised of the Bedford, Mount Pleasant, and …
Stolen Ambulette Drives Wrong Way, Crashes Into Cop Cruisers In Northern Westchester: Police Stolen Ambulette Drives Wrong Way, Crashes Into Cop Cruisers In Northern Westchester: Police
Stolen Ambulette Drives Wrong Way, Crashes Into Cop Cruisers In Northern Westchester: Police Two people face charges after driving a stolen ambulette the wrong way on several parkways in Northern Westchester before eventually crashing into police cars, authorities said. The incident began on Wednesday morning, Nov. 22 when a stolen ambulette was found in Ossining on Route 9 near Snowden Avenue, according to Ossining Police.  Authorities then tried to pull the vehicle over, but it kept driving and eventually entered the Taconic State Parkway where it began traveling in the wrong direction, police said.  Because an Ossining Police sergeant decided that too many people woul…
Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Northern Westchester Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Northern Westchester
Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Northern Westchester Work has once again resumed at an Amazon construction site in Northern Westchester after a crane collapse that sent two people to the hospital.  Earlier Report - Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Route 9A In Hawthorne The collapse happened on Friday afternoon, March 17 in Hawthorne at an Amazon construction site located at 211 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), according to Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva.  As a result of the incident, two people were injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center. Details regarding their current condition…
Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Northern Westchester, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Northern Westchester, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police
Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Northern Westchester, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police A man faces charges after making away with numerous pieces of clothing from a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester, police said.  The theft happened on Monday, Dec. 12 around 8:30 p.m., when police were notified of a larceny at the BJ's Club located in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 21.  After investigating the incident, police determined that the suspect had stolen five items of clothing worth $98 from display shelves and had left the store without trying to pay for them. An arrest warrant was then issued for the suspect, who was …
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week Commuters are being warned that a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, one lane of State Route 9A in both directions will close between State Route 117 in Mount Pleasant and US Route 9 in Ossining, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will be in effect on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Feb. 22, weather permitting. The lane closures are being implemented to allow for roadway work. 
NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says
NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says A New York State Trooper is charged with issuing more than 30 false tickets while patrolling parkways, officials said.  Westchester County resident Edward Longo, a 34-year-old resident of Yorktown, was charged and arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 31 for allegedly issuing 32 false tickets to people who were never pulled over while patrolling the Sprain Brook and Taconic State Parkways between May 10, 2021, and Oct. 2, 2022, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  Longo also allegedly supported depositions containing false statements and information without actuall…
Teen Duo Nabbed In Northern Westchester With Gun Following Chase, Police Say Teen Duo Nabbed In Northern Westchester With Gun Following Chase, Police Say
Teen Duo Nabbed In Northern Westchester With Gun Following Chase, Police Say Two teens were nabbed for allegedly having a weapon following a chase in Northern Westchester. The incident took place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Mount Pleasant.  According to the Westchester County Police, officers attempted to stop the teens after receiving notice from the state police they were driving a vehicle without a license. When officers attempted to stop the teens, the 19-year-old driver fled on the parkway until he became stuck in traffic in Mount Pleasant and was arrested along with his 17-year-old passenger, police said. A further investigati…
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations 'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Several television shows that were filmed in Westchester County scored Emmy Award nominations earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 12, six shows filmed in the county received a total of 70 award nominations across a variety of categories, according to an announcement from the county. The Emmy Awards show is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 12. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none," County Executive George Latimer said. "The Emmy nominations shine the spotlight on the diverse backdrops and film-friendly com…
'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash 'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash
'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash A Westchester teen who died after a two-vehicle crash over the weekend is being remembered by his former school district as being a star soccer player and having a big heart. Jason Brand, age 19, of Mount Pleasant, was killed on Sunday, July 10 when a 2021 Honda Pilot driven by a 26-year-old White Plains man, was northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cleveland Street, state police said. Brand was southbound on the parkway driving a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle and was unable to avoid the Honda Pilot, police said.&nbs…
19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash 19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash
19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash Updated story: 'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash A 19-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy roadway in Westchester. It happened on Sunday, July 10 when a 2021 Honda Pilot operated by a 26-year-old White Plains man, was northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cleveland Street, state police said.  Jason R. Brand, age 19, of Mount Pleasant, was southbound on the parkway operating a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle and was unable to avoid th…
State Police Seek Assistance With Found Burial Urn In Northern Westchester State Police Seek Assistance With Found Burial Urn In Northern Westchester
State Police Seek Assistance With Found Burial Urn In Northern Westchester New York State Police investigators in Northern Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance after a burial urn was found at a state park in the region. On Tuesday, March 15, police said that hikers found the urn (pictured above) on the Stone Bridge Trail in Rockefeller State Park in Mount Pleasant and brought it to state police for further investigation. Police said that they are attempting to locate the friends and family belonging to the found burial urn. They noted that all normal identifying information had been removed before it was ditched at the park. Anyone with information reg…
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…
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester With e-commerce continuing to grow across the country due to the pandemic, it's no surprise that Amazon is building a new warehouse in Westchester County. Located in Mount Pleasant on Route 9A, the new 150,000-square-foot distribution center will include 136,000 feet of warehouse space and 14,000 square feet of office space, according to Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi.  Most importantly, the project will bring about 100 local jobs -- with pay starting around $18 an hour -- and about 1,000 area construction jobs, the supervisor said. In addition, the new center, will…
Wanted Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Police Chase In Westchester Wanted Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Police Chase In Westchester
Wanted Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Police Chase In Westchester A man wanted on an attempted murder charge was the driver of a car that took Westchester County police officers on a chase before crashing into a building, authorities announced. Bronx resident Dwayne Tucker, age 27, who is wanted in New York City, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Dec. 8 following a chase that took investigating officers on two county parkways and onto local streets in Yonkers before he crashed. Earlier story - Vehicle Crashes Into Building After Police Pursuit In Westchester A spokesperson for the Westchester County Police Department said that at approximately 10…
'It's The Tappan Zee!': Brand-New Bill Introduced To Change Official Name Of New Bridge 'It's The Tappan Zee!': Brand-New Bill Introduced To Change Official Name Of New Bridge
'It's The Tappan Zee!': Brand-New Bill Introduced To Change Official Name Of New Bridge A New York State assembly member has introduced a bill to officially rename the new bridge connecting Rockland and Westchester counties. Democratic Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, who represents the Westchester County towns of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant, introduced the bill, which seeks to change the name of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, officially named "the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge," to "the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge." The bridge opened in 2017 to replace the old Tappan Zee Bridge and continues to be referred to by many as the new Tappan Zee Bridge. "It's the Tappan …
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Hundreds in the Hudson Valley have been left without power as the first Nor’easter of the season brought inches of rain and whipping winds to the region. Earlier story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts There was heavy rain on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in parts of the region, with wind gusts expected to approach 60 mph, downing trees, and power lines, causing outages in some communities. As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Con Edison was still reporting eight active outages in Westchester, impacting 259 of its 360,045 customers. The bulk of…
Storm Update: Hudson Valley Flooding, Road Closures Storm Update: Hudson Valley Flooding, Road Closures
Storm Update: Hudson Valley Flooding, Road Closures Residents throughout the Hudson Valley are being asked to remain at home while clean-up from last night's storms continues. On Thursday, Sept. 2, police said many roadways are closed in Westchester County due to flooding, including: The Sprain Brook Parkway is closed at Central Avenue in Yonkers. The Bronx River Parkway is closed between White Plains and Yonkers. Mamaroneck Avenue is closed due to flooding. The Hutchinson River Parkway is between the Cross County Parkway and the Bronx. The Saw Mill River Parkway is closed between Yonkers and Mount Pleasant. Westchester Avenue between Mead…
Henri: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Residents Are Now Without Power Henri: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Residents Are Now Without Power
Henri: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Residents Are Now Without Power Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working around the clock to repair thousands of power outages overnight as hundreds remain without electricity following the impact of Tropical Storm Henri. As of late Monday morning, Aug. 23, crews are working to restore power to more than 1,000 Hudson Valley utility customers who were still left in the dark due to the storm. Central Hudson was reporting 35 active outages, which were impacting 810 customers, the bulk of which (670) were in Ulster County. Other outages were reported in Dutchess (84), Sullivan (42), Orange (10), and Greene (two) counti…
Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty
Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty A Long Island surgeon who was busted with a cache of weapons in his BMW in Westchester will avoid prison time after reaching a plea agreement. Nassau County resident Matthew Bonanno, age 49, of Great Neck, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon for owning a 9mm pistol and was sentenced to five years of probation by acting state Supreme Court Justice Terence Murphy on Long Island. Bonanno had been charged in a 13-count indictment in Nassau County that alleged he illegally possessed five assault weapons and two pistols that authorities seized from his former Nort…
Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Northern Westchester Town Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Northern Westchester Town
Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Northern Westchester Town A civil discrimination lawsuit filed by the Legion of Christ against a Northern Westchester town has been tossed out after a judge found no credible evidence to back their claims. The New York State Supreme Court dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the religious group against the Town of Mount Pleasant over a dispute about the Legion’s former land in Thornwood. Officials said that the Legion of Christ sued Mount Pleasant for religious discrimination after the Town determined that the Legion’s undeveloped, 161-acre property in Thornwood was taxable. Related story - Thornwood Legion S…
Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Young Girls, Including From Westchester Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Young Girls, Including From Westchester
Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Young Girls, Including From Westchester A New York man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the sex trafficking of minors that included girls from a Westchester County residential treatment facility. Hurbert Dupigny, of Brooklyn, was sentenced on Thursday, June 24, after being found guilty in a jury trial last year, said Audrey Strauss, U.S. States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.  “Dupigny victimized and violently abused, some of the most vulnerable members of our society for his own financial gain," Strauss said. "His predatory conduct irreparably damaged the lives of his victims." From at least August …
Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty
Surgeon Busted With Weapons Cache In Westchester Pleads Guilty A Long Island surgeon who was busted with a cache of weapons in his BMW in Westchester will avoid prison time after reaching a plea agreement. Great Neck resident Matthew Bonanno, 49, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and will be sentenced to five years of probation following a delayed court appearance on Monday, June 7. Bonanno was initially charged with 11 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon related to assault rifles found in his possession; 38 counts of third-degree grand larceny related to illegal high-capacity magazines and ammunition t…
Damaging Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Hudson Valley Damaging Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Hudson Valley
Damaging Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Hudson Valley Hundreds of homes and businesses in the Hudson Valley lost power as whipping winds sent branches flying and downed power lines caused outages throughout the region. With wind gusts topping 50 mph in the Hudson Valley during the overnight hours, crews worked to restore multiple outages, with work extending through the morning. Early on Monday, March 15, Con Edison was still working to repair nearly a dozen active outages that were impacting 115 of Westchester’s 360,045 customers, with full restoration expected no later than 1 p.m. Outages were still being reported in Cortlandt, Elmsford, Mo…
Road-Work Alert: Saw Mill River Parkway Stretch Will Be Reduced To One Lane For Months Road-Work Alert: Saw Mill River Parkway Stretch Will Be Reduced To One Lane For Months
Road-Work Alert: Saw Mill River Parkway Stretch Will Be Reduced To One Lane For Months A massive flood mitigation project will force lane closures on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester for nearly a year. Work began on Monday, Nov. 9 on the Saw Mill River Parkway near the Marble Avenue exit, where the roadway is prone to flooding in Westchester. During the eight-month project, the parkway will be reduced to one lane in both directions. The drainage improvements are part of a $115 million state-funded project that has focused on bridge and roadway improvements throughout Westchester. The traffic shift is expected between exit 26 in Mount Pleasant and exit 30 in Pleasant…
COVID-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community COVID-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community
Covid-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community An alert has been issued for COVID-19 exposure for students who attended a ceremony at a church in Westchester. On Friday, Aug. 28 a priest from Holy Innocents Church in Pleasantville tested COVID positive. "Unfortunately, that priest distributed communion to several of our students who were present for a First Holy Communion Ceremony," Mount Pleasant Superintendent of Schools Kurtis M. Kotes said in an email to the community. "I have been in contact with the Westchester County Department of Health, Carl Fulgenzi, Supervisor for the Town of Mount Pleasant, and the superintendent of sc…
Thousands Demand Justice 10 Years After College Athlete Shot, Killed By Cop In Westchester Thousands Demand Justice 10 Years After College Athlete Shot, Killed By Cop In Westchester
Thousands Demand Justice 10 Years After College Athlete Shot, Killed By Cop In Westchester The cacophony of thousands of voices demanding justice for Danroy “DJ” Henry has grown to include some celebrities 10 years after he was killed at the hands of police in Westchester. Nearly 80,000 people have signed a change.org petition urging prosecutors to re-open Henry’s case after he was shot and killed by former Pleasantville police officer Aaron Hess in October 2010. Henry, a football player and junior at Pace University's Pleasantville campus, was at a sports bar with teammates when a fight broke out after their homecoming game in Pleasantville. Hess remained at the scene, and w…
COVID-19: Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Extends To Neighboring School District COVID-19: Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Extends To Neighboring School District
Covid-19: Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Extends To Neighboring School District The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cluster that broke out following a Northern Westchester graduation ceremony has spread to neighboring communities. The outbreak tied to the Horace Greeley High School graduation in Chappaqua last weekend has now led to 19 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including at least three students from Pleasantville who had contact with students during post-graduation gatherings. Earlier story - COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 Two families that traveled to Florida in recent weeks and returned back to Westchest…
COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14
Covid-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 At least 14 people have now had confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after a cluster broke out following a graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester. Two families that traveled to Florida in recent weeks and returned back to Chappaqua attended the Horace Greeley High School graduation and parties on Saturday, June 20, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said this week. Latimer said that in some instances, proper social distancing was not practiced, and not everyone in attendance was wearing a face covering during the ceremony and subsequent parties. Earlier story -&nb…