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Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Putnam County
Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
Police & Fire
New Update: ID Released For 29-Year-Old Killed In Saw Mill Parkway Crash
Authorities have released the name of a 29-year-old man killed when his vehicle left the roadway in Northern Westchester and crashed into a guardrail. Earlier Report - New Update: 1 Killed After Car Crashes Into Guardrail On Saw Mill Parkway In Chappaqua Mount Kisco resident James Steven Fox, Jr. died on Sunday, Nov. 3 following a crash on the southbound Saw Mill Parkway in Chappaqua, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. At around 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Fox's car had been traveling south on the parkway south of…
News
Latest Update: 1 Killed After Car Crashes Into Guardrail In Hudson Valley
One person was killed after a vehicle left the roadway in Northern Westchester County and crashed into a guardrail. Brand-new update: ID Released For 29-Year-Old Killed In Northern Westchester Crash It happened around 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 in Chappaqua on the southbound Saw Mill Parkway. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, Westchester County Police said. A passenger was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The southbound lanes of the parkway were closed in that area for several hours for an investigation by Westchester County PD patrol o…
Schools
Hudson Valley Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings
New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York. The first four in Niche's 2025 selections are all from New York City: Stuyvesant in Manhattan, the Bronx High School of Science, Staten Island Technical High School, and Townsend Harris High School in Queens. Checking in at No. 5 and the first Westchester County selection is Scarsdale High School. The first Long Island school picked is No. 7 Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills. Long Island schools also make up spots 10 through 13: They are Jericho, Syosset, and Great Neck South high schools. Four mor…
Police & Fire
Malfunction Sets Off Lockdown Alarm At High School In Northern Westchester
A lockdown alarm went off at a Northern Westchester high school as the result of a malfunction, police announced. The incident happened on Monday, Sept. 16, when a lockdown alarm went off at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, New Castle Police said around 11:45 a.m. After officers investigated the incident, they eventually determined that it was an unknown alarm malfunction. The department is now continuing the investigation to determine the circumstances of what triggered the alarm, police added. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upda…
News
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…
Police & Fire
Two Vehicles Go Up In Flames On Busy Parkway In Northern Westchester
Multiple people were injured after two vehicles caught on fire on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Monday, May 20 around 11:45 a.m., when three cars were involved in a collision on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua at Roaring Brook Road. According to the Chappaqua Fire Department, arriving crews found two cars on fire and a damaged third vehicle. Officers from the New Castle Police Department then confirmed that all drivers and occupants were safely out of the three involved cars. Fire crews put out the blaze by just after noon using …
Obituaries
Beloved Owner Of Popular Northern Westchester Deli Dies
A well-known business owner from Northern Westchester is being remembered for constantly dropping what he was doing to help others with no questions asked. Chappaqua resident Richard Lange died peacefully at White Plains Hospital on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 87, according to his obituary. Lange, who owned Lange's Little Store and Deli at 382 King St. in Chappaqua for several decades, was a familiar face to many in the hamlet. Born in 1936 in Wanna, Germany, Lange grew up on his grandparents' farm and immigrated to the US in 1956. A few years later, in April 19…
News
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Sexually Exploiting Boy Gets More Charges: Feds
More details have emerged about a Northern Westchester man accused of sexually exploiting a teenage boy, federal officials announced. Bedford Hills resident James Collins Jr., age 67, was arrested on sexual exploitation charges on Wednesday morning, Jan. 24, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced. According to federal officials, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, Collins tried persuading an undercover agent posing as a 15-year-old boy to meet him at a library in New Castle to engage in sexual activities. Earlier Report - Man Engages in Sexua…
Schools
Schools Superintendent In Northern Westchester Announces Retirement
A superintendent at one of the largest school districts in Northern Westchester has just announced he will be retiring. Andrew Selesnick has been in his post at the Katonah-Lewisboro School District since 2015, when he accepted the position after serving as principal at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua. His retirement will be effective Friday, July 12. "It is hard to express how grateful I am to have been your superintendent for nine years and an educator in Northern Westchester for 32 years," Selesnick said in a statement. "Though I’m retiring as superintendent, I will seek new way…
Real Estate
Take Look Inside $1.9M Northern Westchester Home With 'Indoor Pool Oasis': On Sale Now
If you're looking for the perfect place to spend a life of luxury in the breathtaking woods of Northern Westchester, a $1.9 million 7-bedroom home with an indoor pool oasis and vintage log cabin feel may be just the spot. The 7-bed, 6-bath 6,814-square-foot home is located atop one of the most picturesque viewpoints in Chappaqua at 85 Haights Cross Rd. and is sited on 8.86 acres of woods, according to its listing on Zillow. The unique residence was commissioned in 1969 by behavioral scientist Francis Mechner and his wife, Vicki, and designed by architect John…
Police & Fire
Duo Caught With Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Pills After Traffic Stop On I-684 In Westchester: Police
Two Northern Westchester residents face drug charges after they were caught with crack cocaine, heroin, and pills during a traffic stop on a busy highway, police announced. Armonk resident Sidney Gershenov, age 34, and Chappaqua resident Katherine Oliver, age 35, were both arrested on Friday, Dec. 22 following a traffic stop on Interstate 684 in Harrison, New York State Police announced. On the day of the incident, troopers patrolling I-684 pulled over a 2022 Jeep for traffic violations. Investigators then determined that the driver, Gershenov, was in possession of arou…
Police & Fire
Officers Save Fleeing Suspect From Burning Car After Chase In Northern Westchester
Two police officers are being awarded for their quick actions that saved a fleeing suspect who had become trapped in his burning car following a chase on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester. Westchester County Police Officers Niall Nerney and Christopher Duffy are being nominated for a lifesaving award for pulling a fleeing 51-year-old suspect out of his burning car after he crashed on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua, the department announced on Monday, Dec. 18. The events leading up to the crash began on Friday, Dec. 1 around 9:30 p.m., when a Chevrolet Malibu d…
Obituaries
Beloved High School Teacher From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 48
A high school science teacher from New York who worked in Connecticut and was also an award-winning athlete is being remembered by her community. Northern Westchester resident Amy Bridget (nee Cleary) Dillane, a resident of Pleasantville, died on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the age of 48 following an eight-year battle with cancer, according to her obituary. Born in Mount Kisco in 1975, Dillane graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua in 1993 before earning a Bachelor's Degree in biology from SUNY Geneseo in 1997 and her Master's Degree in Teaching from P…
Obituaries
Update: Man Killed By Train In Northern Westchester Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels
A beloved author of two novels who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his talent and passion for his craft. Chappaqua resident David Burr Gerrard died on Friday, Dec. 8 at the age of 42 after being struck by a Harlem Line train at Chappaqua station at around 9 a.m., according to an MTA spokesperson. Earlier Report - ID Released For Chappaqua Resident Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Gerrard had been a successful author who wrote two novels, "Short Century" and "The Epiphany Machine," according to his website. Born in Queens in 1…
News
ID Released For Northern Westchester Resident Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
The identity has been released of a local resident who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train near a station in Northern Westchester County. New, updated report: Update: Man Killed By Train In Northern Westchester Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 8 around 9 a.m., when the person on the tracks at Chappaqua station was struck by a Harlem Line train, according to a MTA spokesperson. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the MTA identified the person as 42-year-old David B. Gerrard, a resident of Chappaqua. As a result of the incident, Harlem Line trains …
Police & Fire
Man Engages in Sexual Relations With Boy Under 17 In Northern Westchester: Police
A Northern Westchester man is accused of engaging in sexual relations with a boy younger than 17 years old, police announced. New, updated report - Bedford Hills Man Nabbed For Sexually Exploiting Boy Gets More Charges: Feds Bedford Hills resident James Collins, Jr., age 67, was arrested in connection with a juvenile sex crime that happened in Chappaqua following an investigation, New Castle Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 9. According to the department, Collins had sexual relations with a boy under the age of 17. He is now charged with one count of third-degree cr…
Police & Fire
Couple Charged After Underage Drinking Party In Northern Westchester, Police Say
A couple faces misdemeanor charges in connection with an underage drinking party in Northern Westchester that resulted in two teenage girls being hospitalized, police said. Chappaqua residents Giuseppe and Yessenia Ciaramitaro, ages 49 and 51, respectively, were arrested on Saturday, Oct. 28 in connection with the party, New Castle Police announced. According to the department, police received a call reporting an underage drinking party at a residence on Walden Hill just before 10 p.m. on Saturday. Responding officers then found dozens of cars at the address, as well as hun…
News
Event To Cause Parking Restrictions At Train Station In Northern Westchester
Metro-North commuters are being warned of an upcoming event that will cause parking restrictions at a train station in Northern Westchester. The majority of parking lot "B" at the Chappaqua train station will be blocked off beginning on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. and lasting until Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m., according to the New Castle Police Department. The closure is a result of the upcoming Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, which will be held on Saturday. Motorists are asked to obey all posted no parking signs during the closure. Any vehicles left in the restricted area will …
Police & Fire
Car Hits Tree On Parkway In Northern Westchester: Victim Suffers Seizures During Crash Response
Three people were critically injured when the vehicle they were in slammed into a tree on a parkway in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 6 around 10 p.m., when a Toyota Corolla traveling north on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua between Route 120 and Reader's Digest Road swerved off the road and into a tree, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. Minutes after the crash, a Westchester County Police sergeant also traveling on the parkway noticed the car and surmised that the wreck had jus…
News
Former President Bill Clinton Stops By Popular Newtown Pizzeria
Employees and customers of a popular Fairfield County pizzeria were thrilled when former President Bill Clinton stopped in for a quick bite. Clinton and his security detail visited Papa Al's Pizza in Newtown to the delight of all, said Chef Dritan Hodza. "He had a real smiley face and was nice to everyone, taking the time to talk and photos," Hodza said. The group ordered a couple of slices of pizza and garlic knots. Hodza said that Clinton only had the garlic knots because he said he has to watch what he eats. During the whirlwind visit which only lasted a couple of minutes, H…
News
Support Swells To Help Flood Victims Replace Belongings In Northern Westchester
In the aftermath of a severe storm that dumped several inches of rain in the Hudson Valley, communities are pulling together to help those who lost belongings in the ensuing floods. A slow-moving storm system that hit the region on Sunday, July 9 resulted in over six inches of rain falling, causing flash floods that damaged roads, public parks, and even homes. Related Story - Fatality Confirmed In Hudson Valley After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding In the aftermath of the freakish event, several homeowners in Northern Westchester and Putnam County have found themselves n…
News
Part Of Busy Main Road To Close For More Than Month In Northern Westchester
Commuters in Northern Westchester are being warned to take detours to avoid an upcoming road closure that will affect a busy state route for more than a month. Beginning on Wednesday, July 5 at 10 a.m., State Route 120 (Quaker Road) will close in both directions between Kipp Street and Spring Lane in Chappaqua, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last through Friday, Aug. 18, and will allow for a culvert replacement, officials said. Commuters will be able to follow the posted detour using State Route 133, State Route 117, and King St…
Lifestyle
Brand-New Deli Off To Strong Start In Northern Westchester
A family-owned Northern Westchester deli’s first month in business has seen a promising start. Mexcellent Deli, located in Chappaqua at 27 South Greeley Ave., opened on Tuesday, April 18. The deli offers “traditional Mexican cuisine combined with American deli fare,” according to the eatery’s website. In addition to buying their meals in-store, Mexcellent offers catering services. “Much more than a Deli!” wrote David K. of Chappaqua in a five-star review on Mexcellent’s Yelp page. “Excellent food and a very friendly staff. ... This will become a regular destination.” Posted by mexce…
Police & Fire
2 Hospitalized After Car Flips On Roof In 3-Vehicle Crash On Parkway In Northern Westchester
A three-car crash on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester caused one vehicle to flip on its roof and left two people hospitalized. The crash happened on Monday night, April 17 around 8 p.m. on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua near Route 120, and was started when a Toyota SUV driven by a 25-year-old Thornwood man was cut off by another vehicle, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. This caused the SUV to swerve into the left lane and sideswipe a Lexus SUV driven by a 71-year-old Pleasantville man and another vehicle …
Schools
Swatting Call Targets HS In Hudson Valley: Extra Patrols Dispatched In Response, Police Say
Police are dispatching extra patrols to schools in the Hudson Valley after one received a threatening swatting call, they say. Related Story - School Swatting Incidents Occurring Across NY, State Police Say The extra patrols are being sent to schools throughout Putnam County after Putnam Valley High School received a threat on Thursday morning, March 30, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The high school went into lockdown as a result of the call, Putnam Valley Superintendent Jeremy Luft said. The lockdown was then lifted after sheriff's deputies clear…
Schools
Report Of Shots Fired Causes HS To Be Placed On Lockdown In Northern Westchester: Police
A high school in Northern Westchester was placed on lockdown and inspected by authorities after a complaint of shots fired was reported, police said. The incident happened at 8 a.m. at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua when New Castle Police responded to an anonymous complaint of shots fired. Because of the complaint, the school was placed on lockdown, and responding officers checked the school. After a search of the building, the initial report was determined to be false, police said. The lockdown at the school was then lifted. After this incident, all schools in t…
News
Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Northern Westchester: How Much Taxes Will Rise
A fire district in Northern Westchester is considering a $15.2 million firehouse addition construction project that may increase annual taxes for residents if approved by voters. A bond referendum vote that would allow the New Castle Fire District No. 1 to borrow funds to build a 13,000-square-foot addition to their current fire station in Chappaqua at 491 King St. will be held on Tuesday, April 25 between noon and 9 p.m. The addition is necessary to accommodate modern emergency equipment, more vehicles, and decontamination facilities, as well as to "ensure the safety and health"…
Police & Fire
Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Reopens After Crash Amid Icy Conditions
This story has been updated. Police have reopened a main road in Northern Westchester after a crash in the midst of icy conditions late Friday morning, Jan. 27. The crash took place in Chappaqua on South Bedford Road (Route 117) between Smith Street and South Greeley Avenue, where a "personal injury auto accident" happened, according to authorities. South Bedford Road was closed between South Greeley Avenue and Apple Hill Lane. It was announced to be reopened around 2:40 p.m. The New Castle Police Department had warned commuters of "icy and hazardous" road conditions in the are…
Obituaries
Former Business Owner, Councilman In Northern Westchester Town Dies
A former councilman of a town in Northern Westchester who owned several stores in the area has died. Joseph Albanese, who lived in Chappaqua and raised his family there, died on Sunday, Jan. 8 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. Born in Bay Shore, Long Island in 1932, Albanese graduated from Yale University in 1954 and was a track and field letterman. He also served in the Marine Corps from 1951 to 1959, and after graduating from Yale, spent two years in Yokosuka, Japan, and in the Korean War. He married his wife, Jean Warren, in 1960 and moved to Chappaqua where they …
Politics
'Thrilled To Join This Community': Northern Westchester's Hillary Clinton Gets New Teaching Gig
Hillary Clinton is ready to begin a new chapter in her professional career. Clinton will soon start teaching classes at Columbia University in New York City, according to an announcement by the university on Thursday, Jan. 5. There, she will serve as a professor of practice at the university's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and a presidential fellow at Columbia World Projects. In these roles, she hopes to help the world's next generation of leaders face upcoming obstacles, Clinton said. "Columbia's commitment to educating the next generation of policy leaders—and help…
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