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Prison Guards Strike At Hudson Valley Facility: National Guard Deployed, Mediator Talks Begin Prison Guards Strike At Hudson Valley Facility: National Guard Deployed, Mediator Talks Begin
Prison Guards Strike At Hudson Valley Facility: National Guard Deployed, Mediator Talks Begin An unauthorized prison guard strike across New York, including at Westchester's Sing Sing Correctional Facility, has prompted the use of National Guard members as talks with a mediator begin.  The strikes began the week of Monday, Feb. 17, and have continued through Monday, Feb. 24, involving corrections officers at prisons throughout New York including Ossining's Sing Sing facility.  A group of Sing Sing staff were seen protesting on Thursday, Feb. 20, when they were visited by Westchester County Legislator James Nolan, Congressman Mike Lawler, and Assemblyman Matt Slater. …

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by Ben Crnic
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$20K Awarded To 3 Libraries In Putnam For Upgrades, Projects $20K Awarded To 3 Libraries In Putnam For Upgrades, Projects
$20K Awarded To 3 Libraries In Putnam For Upgrades, Projects Three Hudson Valley libraries that serve as community pillars have been awarded tens of thousands of dollars in state funds, officials announced.  The three institutions, all located in Putnam County, each will receive $20,000 in bullet aid in state funding to help them with needed upgrades and new development projects, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater announced on Thursday, Aug. 22. The libraries to receive this aid include:  The Kent Public Library at 17 Sybils Crossing, which plans to use the funds to offer more downloadable audiobooks and e-books to patrons; The Putnam Valle…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
85-Year-Old Northern Westchester-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business 85-Year-Old Northern Westchester-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business
85-Year-Old Northern Westchester-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business A Northern Westchester-based company that has helped keep homes and businesses heated for several decades has been officially recognized as a historic business.  Yorktown Height's Reliable Oil Co., Inc. was presented as a historic business by Assemblyman Matt Slater, Slater's office announced on Monday, Aug. 12.  New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry recognizes businesses that have been around for more than 50 years and have "contributed to their community’s history," according to the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation agency.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For
Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For A Hudson Valley elected official is warning residents to be wary of fake texts asking them to pay unpaid parking tickets.  In a post on X on Monday, July 1, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater, who represents parts of Putnam and Northern Westchester, warned residents of a fake text scheme involving scammers claiming that victims owe unpaid parking invoices in New York City.  According to Slater, the texts will claim that victims will owe an additional charge of $25 unless they settle their balance. They will also contain a link where victims can settle their "balance."  "Don't …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley
92 Chicken Opens For Business In Mahopac If you've found yourself craving chicken, an all-new restaurant in the Hudson Valley may be worth checking out. A new Korean-style chicken restaurant in Putnam County, 92 Chicken in Mahopac at 728 Route 6, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 25.  Visitors to the new eatery can order tenders or drumsticks in a variety of flavors, including garlic spicy, curry, and red hot pepper.  Additionally, the restaurant also offers chicken wings, fish and chips, and plenty of sides like french fries, fried calamari, shrimp tempura, dumplings, and shrimp shuma…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Championship-Winning Cheerleading Team From Hudson Valley Celebrated By Lawmakers Championship-Winning Cheerleading Team From Hudson Valley Celebrated By Lawmakers
Championship-Winning Cheerleading Team From Hudson Valley Celebrated By Lawmakers A championship-winning cheerleading team from a Hudson Valley high school got the chance to celebrate their impressive accomplishment with local lawmakers at the New York State Capitol.  The Putnam County cheerleading team, the Putnam Valley Tigers, was invited to Albany by Assemblyman Matt Slater, Rep. Mike Lawler, and Sen. Rob Rolison on Tuesday, Feb. 27 to celebrate their first-ever state championship win.  The Tigers, who won the 2023 New York State Cheerleading Championship on Sunday, Nov. 5, received much praise from elected officials. "As a community, we are inspired by th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Northern Westchester Town To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death Northern Westchester Town To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death
Northern Westchester Town To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death A town in Northern Westchester will hold a special election to replace its supervisor, who died suddenly just days after being sworn in.  In a special meeting held on Wednesday night, Jan. 31, the Yorktown Town Board unanimously passed a motion to hold a special election on Tuesday, April 16 to determine who will replace Supervisor Thomas Diana, who died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 5 at the age of 66.  Earlier Report - Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana In addition to in-person voting, residents can vote via both ea…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Championship-Winning Team From College In Northern Westchester Honored At NY State Capitol Championship-Winning Team From College In Northern Westchester Honored At NY State Capitol
Championship-Winning Team From College In Northern Westchester Honored At NY State Capitol The first college team to win a national title from a school in Westchester was honored during a celebration held at the New York State Capitol.  The Pleasantville-based Pace University women's lacrosse team, the Setters, which won the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship on Sunday, May 21, 2023, after beating No. 1-ranked West Chester University 19-9, was honored at the New York State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 16, university officials announced.  Earlier Report - White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored During the celebration…

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by Ben Crnic
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$4.1M Paving Project Begins On Route In Northern Westchester To Fix 'Unacceptable' Disrepair $4.1M Paving Project Begins On Route In Northern Westchester To Fix 'Unacceptable' Disrepair
$4.1M Paving Project Begins On Route In Northern Westchester To Fix 'Unacceptable' Disrepair An extensive $4.1 million paving project meant to greatly improve a well-traveled route in Northern Westchester has commenced.  The project, which will consist of the resurfacing and paving of around three miles of Route 35/202 in Yorktown, has officially begun, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Matt Slater announced on Monday, Nov. 13.  The work will focus on a stretch of the busy route beginning at the Taconic State Parkway and ending at the intersection with Route 118 in the commercial center of Yorktown Heights, according to Harckham's office.…

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by Ben Crnic
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It's Official: Part Of Busy Road In Northern Westchester Now Named After Fallen Officer It's Official: Part Of Busy Road In Northern Westchester Now Named After Fallen Officer
It's Official: Part Of Busy Road In Northern Westchester Now Named After Fallen Officer A bill renaming part of a busy road in Northern Westchester after a fallen officer who drove on it every day has been officially signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.  The bill, which renames a portion of Crompond Road (Route 202)  in Yorktown as the “Captain Kenneth Sgroi Memorial Highway” after Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department, was signed into law this week by Hochul.  Earlier Report - Part Of Busy Road To Be Named After Fallen Officer In Yorktown The name change will honor Sgroi, who died on Monday, Jan. 2 at the…

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by Ben Crnic
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Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley
Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley A series of planned improvements to a substation in the Hudson Valley is expected to reduce the number and severity of power outages in the area, officials said.  The upgrades will be coming to the Dingle Ridge substation located in the Putnam County village of Brewster and are meant to increase reliability and capacity for customers in the region, New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) officials announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9.  The project, which began in September 2022 and is planned to be completed by June 2024, will increase reliable energy service for more than 700 cu…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Northern Westchester Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Northern Westchester
Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Northern Westchester Republican Matt Slater was able to pull off a win against his Democrat challenger, Kathleen Valletta for the New York 94th Assembly District seat, which includes much of the region.  Slater, who currently serves as Yorktown Supervisor, earned 62.5 percent of votes and beat Valletta by more than 14,000 votes. Running on issues such as the high cost of living for the region and concerns about crime, Slater said he believed he struck a chord with voters.  "I believe our message resonated strongly with voters because they know New York State is entirely too expensive to liv…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Popular Supermarket Opens Larger Location In Northern Westchester Popular Supermarket Opens Larger Location In Northern Westchester
Popular Supermarket Opens Larger Location In Northern Westchester A popular supermarket chain is now offering fresh mozzarella and pasta at a new, larger location in Northern Westchester. Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace celebrated the grand opening of its bigger location at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center on Friday, Aug. 26, Yorktown officials announced.  Located at 327 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights, the store offers a pasta room where customers can watch fresh ravioli being made, a beer cave, a seafood department, and a fresh mozzarella station. The 45,000-square-foot supermarket is about 7,000 square feet larger than the company's previou…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular Supermarket Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Northern Westchester Popular Supermarket Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Northern Westchester
Popular Supermarket Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Northern Westchester A popular supermarket is moving to a larger nearby location later this summer in Northern Westchester. Long Island-based Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace plans to open a new location at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 329 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights in August, representatives announced.  The space, formerly housing Food Emporium, sat empty for more than 10 years until the specialty grocer began renovations. The Yorktown Uncle Giuseppe's is currently located at 380 Downing Drive after taking over the space from Turco's. According to the announcement, renovations at the 45…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
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…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Town Supervisor In Northern Westchester To Run For State Assembly Town Supervisor In Northern Westchester To Run For State Assembly
Town Supervisor In Northern Westchester To Run For State Assembly A popular Republican lawmaker in Northern Westchester announced that he will be stepping away from his current position at the end of the year as he seeks a state Assembly seat. Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater, age 36, who was re-elected for a second term in an uncontested election in November, says he will challenge for the seat currently held by Republican Kevin Byrne in the 94th State Assembly District this year. The 94th District includes parts of Northern Westchester and most of Putnam County.  It is currently occupied by Byrne, who earned the GOP nomination to run for longtime P…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Northern Westchester Town Votes To Allow Alcohol In Several Parks Northern Westchester Town Votes To Allow Alcohol In Several Parks
Northern Westchester Town Votes To Allow Alcohol In Several Parks A Northern Westchester town has voted to create permits that allow residents to consume alcohol in area parks. The Yorktown Town Board voted on Tuesday, March 1, to allow alcohol at four municipal parks. “This does not mean that we can have alcohol in all of our parks," said parks superintendent James Martorano. "That’s not what we’re looking to do,”  The parks where alcohol consumption will be allowed with a valid permit include: Par 3 Golf Course Railroad Park Sparkle Lake service building  Downing Park  In addition to a town permit, alcohol sales at the golf course…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Supermarket Planning Move To Bigger Location In Northern Westchester Supermarket Planning Move To Bigger Location In Northern Westchester
Supermarket Planning Move To Bigger Location In Northern Westchester One of Northern Westchester's favorite grocery stores is on the move after outgrowing its current home. Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace in Yorktown has applied with the town to move into the large space provided by the former Food Emporium located in Yorktown Green. The old Food Emporium's 45,000 square foot space has been sitting empty for more than 10 years and would offer about 10,000 additional square feet compared to their current location. Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, an Italian American specialty grocery store founded on Long Island in the 1990s, would be the perfect fit in the plaza …

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Republican Leader In Northern Westchester Resigns After Making Racist Slur Republican Leader In Northern Westchester Resigns After Making Racist Slur
Republican Leader In Northern Westchester Resigns After Making Racist Slur A top Republican leader in Northern Westchester has resigned after being caught on video calling an elected official a racist slur during an election night celebration. In Yorktown, GOP district leader Tom Pomposello was forced to resign after calling Town Councilman Vishnu Patel a racist slur after the latter lost to a pair of GOP challengers following a decade in office. The slur targets people from the Middle East. Patel is an Indian American. Video of the incident from a Yorktown GOP celebration event was first posted on social media and was later taken down, but not before it made the…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Town In Northern Westchester Reinstitutes Restrictions COVID-19: Town In Northern Westchester Reinstitutes Restrictions
Covid-19: Town In Northern Westchester Reinstitutes Restrictions A Northern Westchester town is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to COVID-19 as it contends with a fresh rise in new infections and cases as the county contends with the much more contagious Delta variant. Officials in Yorktown announced that the town will be reinstating certain COVID-19 restrictions in an effort to beat back the virus, which has been rapidly spreading in the Hudson Valley as the Delta variant of the virus has become the dominant strain ruling the region. According to the new guidelines, residents and visitors in Yorktown will be required to mask up in certain situati…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester
New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester A long-standing rumor will soon become reality as Trader Joe’s is coming to Northern Westchester. Yorktown Town Supervisor Matt Slater confirmed that the building department has received plans for a new supermarket to be constructed on Crompond Road (Route 202) following months of construction at the shopping center. Trader Joe’s will join a shopping center at 3200 Crompond Road that has welcomed a new Lowe’s location and Starbucks within the past two years.  The nearest Trader Joe’s locations to the one being constructed in Yorktown Heights are in Southern Westchester, in Hartsdale, …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Dumping Construction Debris On Northern Westchester Roadway Man Accused Of Dumping Construction Debris On Northern Westchester Roadway
Man Accused Of Dumping Construction Debris On Northern Westchester Roadway A Putnam County man has been issued a summons for allegedly dumping construction debris in the roadway in Northern Westchester County. Charles Valt, 48, of Garrison, was issued the summons for dumping on Wednesday, Nov. 18, after Yorktown Police received a report of the debris in the roadway on Baldwin Road, on Tuesday, Nov. 17. An investigation found the debris had been dumped on the side of the roadway and police were able to identify Valt as the person responsible,  Yorktown Police said. The debris consisted of cinder blocks and other building waste. A roll-off container truck depo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Northern Westchester Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Northern Westchester
Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Northern Westchester A property that has been vacant in Northern Westchester for years will be the new home of a Nestle Waters distribution center. The Yorktown Planning Board has approved a proposal that will allow Nestle Waters to move into the location of the former Verizon building at 3775 Crompond Road (Route 202), officials announced this week. Nestle Waters will be renovating the 1.9-acre property’s existing building - which hasn’t been renovated in 32 years - and its parking lot to create offices and the distribution center, which is expected to create at least 60 jobs. “I want to thank the Planning Bo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Sen. Murphy, Chief Of Staff Jump Into Action After Two-Car Crash On Route 6N State Sen. Murphy, Chief Of Staff Jump Into Action After Two-Car Crash On Route 6N
State Sen. Murphy, Chief Of Staff Jump Into Action After Two-Car Crash On Route 6N All hands were on deck early on Monday afternoon, including state senator and an aide who assisted at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Putnam County. First responders in Mahopac Falls and the Carmel Police Department were dispatched to a stretch of Route 6N near the Westchester County line shortly after noon, where there was a report of the crash involving injuries. According to officials, when the first responders initially responded to the scene of the crash, it was already under the control of Sen. Terrence Murphy and his Chief of Staff Matt Slater, who happened to drive up to the cra…

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by Zak Failla