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Young Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Residence Young Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Residence
Young Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Residence An investigation is underway after the suspicious death of young woman found inside a residence in Westchester. Click here for a new, updated story - Suspect Nabbed, Victim ID'd After Young Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Residence At about 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, police in New Rochelle received a call regarding an incident in an apartment at 55 Clinton Place. Officers responded and found the woman, who New Rochelle Police describe as Black and approximately 30 years of age. Clinton Place (marked in red in the image above) is located south of Main Street (Route 1)…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Person Injured In Westchester Shots-Fired Incident With A Bullet Landing Half-Mile Away: Police Person Injured In Westchester Shots-Fired Incident With A Bullet Landing Half-Mile Away: Police
Person Injured In Westchester Shots-Fired Incident With A Bullet Landing Half-Mile Away: Police A person was injured in a shots-fired incident in which one of the bullets landed about a half-mile away in Westchester, according to police. The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 in New Rochelle. The New Rochelle Police Department said it received multiple calls of shots fired in the area of 371 Main St.  Upon arrival, New Rochelle PD officers located one shooting victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An apparent errant shot from this incident hit a 13th-floor window at 360 Huguenot Street, which is approximately half a mile away and in the direct…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect Robbed 4 Stores Over 5 Days In Westchester, Police Say Suspect Robbed 4 Stores Over 5 Days In Westchester, Police Say
Suspect Robbed 4 Stores Over 5 Days In Westchester, Police Say A man faces charges after burglarizing multiple businesses in the span of five days in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Dec. 19, New Rochelle Police arrested 32-year-old Dorian Holliday of Yonkers and charged him with multiple burglaries of businesses in downtown New Rochelle, police said.  Holliday is charged in connection with burglarizing two stores located on the 500 block of Main Street (Route 1) during the early mornings of both Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 15, as well as robbing two more adjoining stores located on the 100 block of Central Avenue on Mond…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes
New Westchester Restaurant Cited For 'Sophisticated, Generous' Dishes A new restaurant serving up a menu of local, seasonal American dishes in a “contemporary and casual setting” is now open in Westchester County. Town House officially opened its doors in the heart of New Rochelle in September 2022. Its name is an ode to its three-story restored, historic building that hosts dining, parties, art exhibits, and other community events, the company said. Led by New Rochelle native and Executive Chef Chris dos Reis, its menu features several small plates and salads, including tuna tartare, grilled octopus, and shaved goat cheese salad with badger flame beets an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Apprehended After Driving Stolen Vehicle In Westchester County, Police Say Man Apprehended After Driving Stolen Vehicle In Westchester County, Police Say
Man Apprehended After Driving Stolen Vehicle In Westchester County, Police Say A 51-year-old man was charged after police said he drove a stolen vehicle in Westchester County. Authorities received a report of a stolen vehicle entering New Rochelle from I-95 at about 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, the New Rochelle Police Department said. Officers found the vehicle parked and unoccupied in front of 572 Main St., and police verified it was stolen, according to the report. Police then monitored the vehicle until the suspect, identified as Cedric Wilborn, of Syracuse, was arrested without incident, authorities said. He was charged with third-degree possession of a …

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by Nicole Valinote
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20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection 20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection
20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at a Westchester intersection. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 in New Rochelle at the intersection of Main Street and Echo Avenue, and involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, Kristopher Johnson, age 20, of New Rochelle, was subsequently transported to the Jacobi Medical Center in critical condition, Captain J. Collins Coyne of the New Rochelle Police Department said.  Johnson succumbed to his injuries at 1:32 a.m. on Monday, July 18.  Johnson’s family was at the hospital at the time of his passi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Indicted For Murder In Westchester For Fatal Shooting, Robbery Man Indicted For Murder In Westchester For Fatal Shooting, Robbery
Man Indicted For Murder In Westchester For Fatal Shooting, Robbery A 52-year-old suspect has been indicted and returned to New York on murder charges for allegedly robbing and fatally shooting a man in Westchester, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Virginia resident Percell Ross Blakely, of Covington, Virginia, is in custody after allegedly stealing property and shooting 62-year-old Andres Valenzuela on Main Street in New Rochelle last year. Specifically, Blakely was indicted by a Westchester County grand jury of: First-degree murder; Two counts of second-degree murder; Two counts of robbery; Criminal possession of a weapon. Westchester County D…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Teens Busted In Westchester With Stolen Car, Home Depot Merchandise, Police Say Three Teens Busted In Westchester With Stolen Car, Home Depot Merchandise, Police Say
Three Teens Busted In Westchester With Stolen Car, Home Depot Merchandise, Police Say Three teens attempted to flee from police in Westchester after being busted with stolen merchandise in a stolen car, authorities announced. Investigators from the New Rochelle Police Department were alerted by the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 of a stolen vehicle that had just entered the city on Main Street near the Pelham Manor border. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers canvassed the area and were able to locate the vehicle exiting the Home Depot parking lot on Weyman Avenue. While approaching the vehicl…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen On Parole For Attempted Murder Among Four Busted With Stolen Car, Handgun In Westchester Teen On Parole For Attempted Murder Among Four Busted With Stolen Car, Handgun In Westchester
Teen On Parole For Attempted Murder Among Four Busted With Stolen Car, Handgun In Westchester A group of teens - including one on parole for attempted murder - who were in possession of a loaded handgun in a stolen vehicle in Westchester when approached by police investigators, leading to the arrest of four following brief chases, authorities announced. The New Rochelle Police Department was notified of an occupied stolen car in the vicinity of Main Street and Kings Highway shortly after 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, prompting a search of the area. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that detectives responded and located the vehicle at the BP gas station on Main Street…

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by Zak Failla
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DWI Driver Charged After Hit-Run Crash Outside McDonald's In Westchester, Police Say DWI Driver Charged After Hit-Run Crash Outside McDonald's In Westchester, Police Say
DWI Driver Charged After Hit-Run Crash Outside McDonald's In Westchester, Police Say An allegedly drunk driver was tracked down by officers after striking and hospitalizing a pedestrian outside a McDonald’s location in Westchester, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to Main Street outside of McDonald’s shortly after 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, where there was a report of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck by a driver who fled the scene. Police said that the pedestrian was found in the area with serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital while members of the New Rochelle Police Department’s Acciden…

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by Zak Failla
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Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Westchester Apprehended After Shootout Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Westchester Apprehended After Shootout
Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Westchester Apprehended After Shootout A manhunt into the fatal shooting of a cab driver in Westchester led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive who was wanted in Connecticut after a shootout with police, authorities announced. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man, later identified as city resident Andres Valenzuela, on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. Earlier story - P…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Taxi Driver Fatally Shot In Westchester Police ID Taxi Driver Fatally Shot In Westchester
Police ID Taxi Driver Fatally Shot In Westchester Police have identified the 62-year-old man who was shot and died after being found injured in a Westchester parking lot. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man, later identified as city resident Andres Valenzuela, on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. Police said that when he was shot, Valenzuela was finishing his shift as a taxi drive…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting In Westchester Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting In Westchester
Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting In Westchester A shooting suspect is at large after a 62-year-old man was shot and killed after being found injured in an area parking lot, police said. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, a New Rochelle police officer on patrol found a man on the ground in the parking lot of Juliano’s Caterer’s on Main Street with two apparent gunshot wounds. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that the man was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his wounds. According to police, the investigation into the homicide is ongoing as detectives continue investigating. Coyne noted tha…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect Caught After Squirting White-Liquid Substance On Women In Westchester, Police Say Suspect Caught After Squirting White-Liquid Substance On Women In Westchester, Police Say
Suspect Caught After Squirting White-Liquid Substance On Women In Westchester, Police Say A 27-year-old man was apprehended after allegedly squirting a white liquid meant to mimic semen on multiple women in Westchester, police said. The New Rochelle Police Department received a report from a woman shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 who stated that she was walking on North Avenue earlier and was followed by a suspicious man. As she boarded the bus, a second passenger said that “he threw something on your back,” and she spotted him walking away toward Main Street. The suspect, later identified as New Rochelle resident Marco Medina, and multiple other victims came forw…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location
Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location A popular restaurant plans to open its second location in Westchester County. Colombian House currently operates in New Rochelle, and owners plan to expand to another location in White Plains.  The new restaurant will be located in the heart of White Plains, at 175 Main St. The date for the new location's opening has not yet been publicly announced.  The restaurant was founded by a New Rochelle couple and it opened its doors in 2017. The menu features a wide variety of Colombian dishes, along with coffee, margaritas, sangria, and desserts such as their tres leches spong…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Carjacked, Robbed In Driveway Of Westchester Home, Police Say Man Carjacked, Robbed In Driveway Of Westchester Home, Police Say
Man Carjacked, Robbed In Driveway Of Westchester Home, Police Say A man was carjacked and had his necklace stolen in the driveway of his Westchester County home. The incident took place around 11:40 p.m., Thursday, May 27, when New Rochelle police officers were dispatched to Beechwood Avenue on a report of an armed robbery of a motor vehicle. When officers arrived on the scene, a 39-year-old New Rochelle resident reported that after he pulled into his driveway and exited his car, he observed a Hyundai sedan pass him in a suspicious manner, said the New Rochelle Police. Shortly after, according to the victim he was confronted by a black male in …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Gun-Wielding Westchester Liquor Store Robbery Suspect On Loose Gun-Wielding Westchester Liquor Store Robbery Suspect On Loose
Gun-Wielding Westchester Liquor Store Robbery Suspect On Loose A suspect is on the loose after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars from a Westchester liquor store and attempting to pull out a gun to threaten a clerk who sought to stop him, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department received a report shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 of an armed robbery at BMK Wine & Liquors on Main Street. It is alleged that the suspect walked into the store while a clerk was stocking shelves. The suspect proceeded to walk directly to the register and removed approximately $400 in cash. New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said t…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Westchester Burglaries Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Westchester Burglaries
Two Men Admit To Roles In String Of Westchester Burglaries Two men have admitted to their roles related to a string of burglaries targeting southern Westchester businesses over several months in 2017. Brooklyn resident Patrick Williams and Kareem Johnakin of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to charges related to the burglaries of several Yonkers and New Rochelle businesses. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. said that Williams pleaded guilty on March 7, while Johnakin entered his plea this week as his trial was set to begin in Westchester County Court. Scarpino said that Williams pleaded guilty to five counts …

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by Zak Failla
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Beloved Barber Dies After Being Struck By Two Cars Crossing Street In Westchester Beloved Barber Dies After Being Struck By Two Cars Crossing Street In Westchester
Beloved Barber Dies After Being Struck By Two Cars Crossing Street In Westchester It was like any other day, cutting hair and joking with customers until the end of the day when a local beloved barber walked out the door of the shop and was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street. Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, life support was turned off for Vyacheslav Shaknmurov, known as Steve at B&A Barber Shop in New Rochelle, said the shop's manager and his close friend, Alex Ribiev. The incident which ultimately took Shaknmurov's life, happened at 7:02 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, while he was crossing Main Street near Stephenson Bouleva…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Westchester Teen Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Westchester Teen
Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Westchester Teen Have you seen her? A 16-year-old girl has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding her. The New Rochelle Police Department has issued an alert for Wendy Vanessa Barrios-Ramirez, who was last seen near North Avenue and Main Street on Sunday, Jan. 27. Police described Barrios-Ramirez as a 5-foot-2 Hispanic woman weighing approximately 130 pounds with a medium build, brown eyes and black hair with blonde highlights. She is known to frequent the area of Huguenot Street and Centre Avenue. Anyone with information regarding Barrios-Ramirez’s whereabouts, or who re…

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by Zak Failla
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Northern Westchester Man Charged With Vehicular Assault, DWI After Crash Injures Woman Northern Westchester Man Charged With Vehicular Assault, DWI After Crash Injures Woman
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Vehicular Assault, DWI After Crash Injures Woman The driver of a silver sedan driving drunk has been charged with vehicular assault after crashing into a taxi cab in Westchester on Thanksgiving morning, seriously injuring a woman, according to a News 12 report. The crash occurred at the intersection of Echo Avenue and Main Street in a New Rochelle. The injured woman was ejected from the taxi and suffered a series of fractures,  but is expected to survive, according to lohud.com. The taxi driver suffered from minor injuries and was also hospitalized. The man charged has been identified as Joseph Vessechia of Yorktown Height…

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by Valerie Musson
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Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Westchester Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Westchester
Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Westchester A bicyclist required medical attention after being struck by a car near a busy intersection in Westchester. Paramedics and members of the New Rochelle Police Department were dispatched to Lawton Street, early on Thursday, Sept. 27, when an auto-bicyclist was struck by a driver, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said in an email. The bicyclist was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to an area hospital for additional treatment. The bicyclist was struck near the intersection of Lawton Street and Main Street. Police temporarily limited traffic in the area…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect Charged, Victim ID'd In Murder Of Woman In Westchester Suspect Charged, Victim ID'd In Murder Of Woman In Westchester
Suspect Charged, Victim ID'd In Murder Of Woman In Westchester A suspect is in custody following the murder of a 66-year-old woman who was found dead early Friday in the driveway of the former Armory building on Main Street in New Rochelle. Members of the New Rochelle Police Department arrested the suspect at 4:47 a.m. Saturday, and charged him with murder. Jose Olmos, a 28-year-old homeless Hispanic male, was charged with second-degree murder, New Rochelle Police Capt. Robert Gazzola said. Olmos is being held at the New Rochelle Police Department pending arraignment on Monday, July 30. The victim has been identified as Nurten Seljuk, a white female w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found Near Historic Westchester Naval Armory Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found Near Historic Westchester Naval Armory
Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found Near Historic Westchester Naval Armory Click here for an updated story: Suspect Charged, Victim ID'd In Murder Of Woman In Westchester A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman’s body was found lying in the driveway of the former Armory building on Main Street in New Rochelle. Detectives from the department’s General Investigations and Forensic Units are currently on scene investigating the incident. The body was found at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Friday, July 27. New Rochelle Police Capt. Robert Gazzola said that the Westchester County District Attorney and Medical Examiner’s offices have also been notified o…

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by Zak Failla