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New Restaurant Off To Great Start In Westchester: 'Can't Wait To Go Back,' Visitor Says
A little more than a month after opening, a Westchester eatery serving up American fare has already received a rave reception from visitors, including town officials.
Urban Central Restaurant & Bar, located in Hartsdale at 10 North Central Ave., has made its mark on patrons since opening on Monday, June 24, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who said the eatery has been "getting great reviews from constituents."
Owned by Brian Angarola and Pedro Luis Sosa, who have also opened other successful restaurants in Westchester over the last 20 years, Urban Ce…
Pair Of Hudson Valley Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
A pair of locales in the Hudson Valley are among the 300 best places to live in America, according to brand-new rankings.
According to Niche, factors used in determining its rankings were:
Public Schools
Crime & Safety
Housing
Nightlife
Good for Families
Diversity
The two communities selected from the Hudson Valley are both in Westchester County:
Ardsley: No. 122: The village with a population around 5,000, "offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," according to Niche, which also noted that "there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks," an…
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Westchester Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash
A vigil is planned to honor a much-loved Westchester community leader who was killed by a hit-and-driver.
Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale.
Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Antonio Sanchez Robles, age 42, of Brooklyn, who fled the scene, said the Town of Greenburgh Police Department.
"Many residents o…
New Shake Shack Coming To Westchester: Here's Where It Will Be
A Shake Shack will soon be serving burgers, fries, and shakes to hungry customers at a shopping center in Westchester.
The new fast food eatery will open at the Gateway Shopping Center in Port Chester at 421 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), according to the shopping center's website.
An opening date for the Shake Shack has not yet been announced, but it will be "coming soon," according to the shopping center.
The fast food chain, which already has three other locations in Westchester in Yonkers, Hartsdale, and White Plains, is known for offering a variety of burgers, chicken sa…
Update: These Westchester Smoke Shops Sold Illegal Products, Kept Them In Secret Compartments
Police have released which smoke shops in Westchester County were caught illegally selling products to underage people, as well as selling banned products, after a month-long investigation.
Earlier Report - Smoke Shops In Greenburgh Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police
The investigation, which started in October 2022, targeted multiple smoke shops that were suspected of selling "vape, tobacco and THC products" to people under 21, as well as selling and possessing untaxed cigarettes, marijuana, and banned synthetic cannabinoids products, according to Gree…
Newly Opened Pizzeria In Heart Of Westchester Drawing Diners From Near, Far
A pizza place in the middle of Westchester County is garnering rave reviews from patrons from across the region -- and even the nation -- for its unique pies.
Pizza Domo, located in Hartsdale at 1 South Central Ave. (Route 100), is known for menu items such as a variety of pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, calzones, salads, and more, according to the restaurant's website.
Earlier Report - New Pizzeria Quickly Making A Mark In Westchester
One popular pizza made by the restaurant, which opened in early 2022, is the Gran Mama's Pizza, which features fresh mozzarella, marinara s…
'I Still Can't Believe It': Westchester County Woman Wins $18.9M Lottery Prize
A Westchester County woman claimed an $18.9 million lottery prize.
Patricia Wahl, of Hartsdale, won the New York Lotto jackpot from the drawing held on Wednesday, July 20, New York Lottery announced on Thursday, Oct. 6.
"This is unreal," she said to NY Lottery after claiming the prize. "I still can't believe it. "
Wahl chose to receive her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $7,771,907 after required withholdings, the lottery said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Vibrant Star, which is located at 750 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers, NY Lottery said.
The lottery reported that the win…
These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live
Several Hudson Valley communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll.
Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities.
Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia.
In the Hudson Valley, Greenville, commonly known as Edgemont, is…
Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire
Several firefighters were injured battling a blaze that broke out in a Westchester home over the holiday weekend.
First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, White Plains, and Hartsdale fire departments were dispatched to an active fire on Myrtledale Road in Scarsdale at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Upon arrival, crews found both residents of the home safely evacuated from the residence, and there were no other people inside the home.
While fighting the fire, which was quickly knocked down, two firefighters suffered minor injuries and refused medical atten…
