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Luchese Soldier, Associate From Cortlandt Manor Admit Role in Mafia Gambling Scheme
A high-ranking member of the Luchese crime family and several associates from Westchester have pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling as part of a sweeping federal case targeting organized crime, officials announced. Anthony Villani, a 60-year-old Elmsford resident and a soldier in the Luchese crime family, entered his guilty plea on Thursday, Jan. 30 in federal court in Brooklyn. As part of his plea deal, he will forfeit $4 million in illicit proceeds, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Villani was one of…
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Tips Over, Spills Fluids In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized
A late-night rollover involving a dump truck disrupted operations and caused injuries at a train station in Westchester. The incident occurred on Friday, Jan. 24, just before 10 p.m., when a truck rolled over at the Metro-North Rail Yards beneath the Croton Point Avenue overpass, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Upon arrival, crews found that the dump truck had overturned, possibly due to the truck’s dump bed unknowingly rising while in motion. Firefighters worked to contain spilled fluids at the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transpo…
Police & Fire
2 Drunken Crashes Leads To Felony DWI Charge For 62-Year-Old Man In Yorktown: Police
A 62-year-old man is facing serious charges following two alleged drunk driving crashes in Westchester, police announced. Cortlandt Manor resident Vasel Balbona was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16 in connection with an incident that occurred months earlier in July 2024 in Yorktown, Yorktown Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 21. According to the department, on the day of the crash at around 11:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a two-car accident on Route 118. Upon arrival, police found that the driver of one vehicle had allegedly left the scene after striking another car from b…
Lifestyle
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report
A movie based on a theater program at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley is making history by becoming the first film to be screened in prisons across the country, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17. On this same day, it will also be shown inside correctional facilities in 46 states, including New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This is made …
Police & Fire
Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Montrose
A large industrial fire at a supply yard in Northern Westchester required the efforts of numerous fire departments and hazardous materials teams, firefighters said. The blaze, which escalated to a second alarm and happened at the Dakota Supply on Albany Post Road in Montrose, began around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, drawing firefighters from across Westchester, including from the Yorktown Heights and Hartsdale Fire Departments. Upon arrival, Yorktown Heights firefighters noticed deteriorating conditions near a storage container holding hazardous materials, prompting ad…
Sports
Westchester Knicks Star Pulls Off Rare G League/NBA Doubleheader
Baseball season isn't until the spring, but Westchester played a part in a special - and unusual - doubleheader. Tyler Kolek is in rarified air after pulling double duty, first starring for 40 minutes with the Westchester Knicks in the G League on Wednesday, Jan 1, before getting the call-up to the NBA club for their New Year's Day game against the Utah Jazz. Kolek posted a 36-point, 11-assist double-double in Westchester's win over the Indiana Mad Ants, which tipped off at 1 p.m. on Jan. 1. Then, due to injuries, Kolek was called on and made the trip to Madison Square Garden, where …
Police & Fire
NY Mailbox Thief Nearly Hits Officer In High-Speed NJ Chase, Police Say
A Westchester, NY man has been arrested for his role in a mailbox theft ring that plagued Bergen County for weeks, authorities said. Edward Orozco, of Yonkers, was apprehended after a dramatic high-speed chase and a month-long investigation by the Wallington Police Department, Sgt. Brian Rosas said. The theft ring, which targeted mailboxes in October, resulted in thousands of dollars in losses for residents after stolen checks were rewritten and repeatedly deposited, according to Rosas. Wallington police launched an extensive investigation, identifying the suspect vehicle as a blue BMW M-S…
Police & Fire
'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Hudson Valley, Police Say: Here's Why
Authorities in the Hudson Valley are advising residents not to worry about what's in the sky above popular recreational trails. In an announcement on social media on Thursday, Dec. 26, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said they are "aware of aviation operations" near the county's bike paths. Authorities added that the operations are being carried out to help maintain the paths. The Putnam Trailway, a paved path for bicyclists and pedestrians, spans 12 linear miles through the county. It begins at the Westchester border at Baldwin Place and goes to Brewster Village. It …
Lifestyle
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Hudson Valley: Here's When
A Westchester holiday favorite is offering a magical-themed night featuring witches and songs from the hit musical "Wicked" just before New Year’s Eve. Families looking for a festive way to celebrate the holidays can visit Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where a "Wicked Night" will take center stage on Monday, Dec. 30. The special event will bring the beloved witches Elphaba and Glinda to life along the route, accompanied by hit songs from the iconic movie, which was adapted from the 2003 musical and was…
Police & Fire
I-684 Reopens After Fatal Plane Crash In Westchester, Pilot Had Reported Engine Issues: FAA
One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-…
Obituaries
Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Hudson Valley
A 34-year-old man shot dead by his wife in a murder-suicide at a high-rise luxury condo in Florida hailed from Westchester. Yonkers resident Pajtim Krasniqi was fatally shot by 27-year-old Sabrina Krasniqi at the Beach Club II Hallandale at 1830 South Ocean Dr. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 around 12:30 a.m., according to a report by NBC6 South Florida. Once officers arrived at the shooting scene, they also discovered that Sabrina Krasniqi had died as well. An investigation determined Sabrina had fatally shot Pajtim several times before turning the gun on h…
Lifestyle
Gotham Meets Hudson Valley: 'The Penguin' Filmed In Region Earns Golden Globe Nods
Westchester has another claim to Hollywood-related fame: several scenes for HBO's "The Penguin," which is now nominated for several Golden Globes, were filmed within the county. The miniseries, a spinoff of the 2022 film "The Batman," was revealed to have been nominated for three Golden Globes on Monday, Dec. 9. Several scenes for the show, which centers on iconic Batman villain The Penguin (otherwise known as Oswald "Oz" Cobb), were filmed within the city of Yonkers, parts of which were turned into "Gotham City," according to Mayor Mike Spano. Some of these filming locat…
News
$33K Lottery Ticket Sold At Westchester Gas Station
Someone in Westchester is celebrating a major lottery win after purchasing a top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $33,578, officials said. The ticket for the Monday, Dec. 4, TAKE 5 EVENING drawing was sold at Hartsdale Fuel Corp, located at 74 S Central Ave. in Hartsdale, the New York Lottery announced. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with players selecting numbers from a field of one through 39. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. The New York Lottery continues to make a significant impact across the state, contributin…
News
Capitol Riot: Former Brewster MTA Laborer Convicted Of Participating In Jan. 6 Breach,
A 35-year-old member of the Proud Boys from Westchester has been convicted of felony charges in connection to his participation in the deadly riot at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, federal officials announced. White Plains resident William Pepe, formerly of the Dutchess County city of Beacon, was found guilty of charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6 breach following a bench trial before US District Judge Timothy Kelly, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23. According to federal officials, on the morning of Jan. 6, 2…
Police & Fire
Rollover Crash Victim, Taxi Driver Nabbed For Drunk Driving In Putnam: Police
Several people were nabbed on drunk driving charges in the Hudson Valley over the holiday weekend, including a Westchester woman rescued from a rolled-over car and a taxi driver, police said. The arrests were announced by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, Oct. 17, and were all made over Columbus Day weekend. The first incident happened on Friday, Oct. 11 in Putnam Valley, when a car crashed and flipped on Church Road in the area of Kramers Pond Road. Arriving sheriff's deputies found a vehicle on its side with downed live wires nearby. They then rescued the drive…
Business
DeCicco & Sons Supermarket Partners With Award-Winning Floral Boutique At Westchester Stores
Popular grocery store chain DeCicco & Sons will soon be offering luxury florals at several Westchester and Putnam locations thanks to a new partnership with an award-winning boutique. In an announcement this week, the gourmet grocery chain revealed that it is teaming up with Damselfly Flowers to offer the boutique's signature floral arrangements inside its Westchester and Putnam county stores. So far, the rollout has begun at the Eastchester location at 777 White Plains Rd. Additionally, more Damselfly shops will soon open inside the Pelham, Brewster, and Somers locations, wh…
Business
Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef In Westchester Closes
A picturesque restaurant on the Hudson River in Westchester run by an award-winning celebrity chef has closed, officials announced. X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, located in Yonkers at 71 Water Grant St., is closed as of Sunday, Sept. 29, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Friday, Oct. 4. According to Spano, the eatery, run by Chef Peter X. Kelly, ended its 20-year license with the city before closing. A reason for the closure was not released. As of Monday, Oct. 7, the eatery's website was offline. "X20, owned and operated by Yonkers-own Peter Kelly, has been a mainstay…
News
Former Teacher Accused Of Touching, Kissing Student At High School In Hudson Valley
A retired music teacher of more than two decades faces criminal charges after allegedly taking a student behind a high school auditorium curtain in Westchester and kissing them, officials announced. New, updated report - Teacher Accused Of Kissing Student Returned To Westchester HS After Retirement Announcement Hartsdale resident Michael Rubino, age 63, was arrested in connection with an incident at Hastings High School in June involving the unwanted touching and kissing of an underage student, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Accordi…
Schools
New Law Will Put A Student On Every School Board In NY
There will soon be a student on every school board in New York.A new law requiring all state boards of education to have at least one student member will take effect on July 1, 2025. The students will attend public meetings, but not executive sessions, and won't be allowed to vote. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill on Thursday, Sept. 5. It will also remove the current law requirement that a student member seat be authorized by referendum of the voters of the district. The bill would also remove the requirement that a student member be a senior at the school and instead require only …
Business
Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam
A minority and woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Westchester is giving prospective visitors a closer look at its interior and products as it prepares to open up shop. Ahead of its opening date, the Purple Owl Dispensary, to be located in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave., is giving customers a look at some of its products, which include flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vaporizers, concentrates, and tinctures. Earlier Report - New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains The dispensary, which has not yet announced its opening date, will be the f…
Business
New Cannabis Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam To Celebrate Opening Of Physical Store
A minority and woman-owned cannabis service in Westchester that delivers to customers in much of the Hudson Valley is set to hold a grand opening ceremony for its new retail location. New, updated report - Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary In White Plains The Purple Owl Dispensary, which has been delivering cannabis to customers in Westchester and Putnam counties since December 2023, will hold a grand opening for its new location in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Co-owned by Ossining residents Beth Smith a…
Traffic
$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On I-287 In Westchester
Work has commenced on a multi-million dollar project that will restore a well-used stretch of highway in Westchester, officials announced. In an announcement this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a $32.4 million resurfacing project has started on a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) between Westchester Avenue in Harrison and Route 1 in Rye. According to Hochul, the project will repair road joints, add new pavement, and upgrade road striping on the stretch of highway, which is part of one of the busiest roadways in the Hudson Valley. …
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley Teen
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 18-year-old man who was last seen in Westchester. Jasiah Jones was reported missing on Thursday, Aug. 15 after last being seen on Jackson Avenue in Yonkers on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at around 10:20 p.m., according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Jones, who is 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds, is believed to be suicidal and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. He is a Black man with black hair and brown eyes. Jones was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and white sneakers,…
Police & Fire
School Employee Hospitalized After Explosion At Maintenance Building In Westchester
A 69-year-old man from the Hudson Valley was injured in an explosion inside a school district maintenance building in Westchester that also caused a small fire. The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 13 just before 1:20 p.m., when an oil tank explosion was reported at a Mamaroneck School District maintenance building and garage at 119 Gertrude Ave., according to Lt. Mark Gatta of the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. The building is located across from the Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School. Arriving police and fire crews found that a vapor explosion had occurred,…
News
5-Year-Old Dies After Incident At Amusement Park Pool In Westchester
A young boy has died following an incident at a pool at a busy Westchester amusement park. The 5-year-old child's death, which followed an incident on Thursday, Aug. 1, was detailed in a statement by a Rye Playland spokesperson on Sunday, Aug. 11. On the day of the incident, around 2:20 p.m., a possible drowning was reported at Playland Park, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. Earlier Report - 5-Year-Old Goes Into Cardiac Arrest While In Pool At Rye Playland Arriving police and park rangers found tha…
Real Estate
Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report
After several decades, famed fashion designer Kenneth Cole has decided to list his more-than-century-old Westchester estate where he raised his children, according to reports. Cole, who owns the global Kenneth Cole Productions fashion company, has listed his Purchase estate for $22 million with Pat Hirsch at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty and Leslie McElwreath at Sotheby’s International Realty-Greenwich, according to a new report by Bloomberg. The almost 12,000-square-foot estate, which dates back to 1912 and is located on Purchase Street, has seven bedrooms, six ba…
News
Westchester Toddler Killed After Being Struck By SUV
A 3-year-old girl from Westchester was killed after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street in New York City. The incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11 in Manhattan at West 135th Street and Lenox Avenue, outside of Harlem Hospital. According to ABC 7, The driver of the Nissan SUV attempted to take the toddler by foot to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead. She has been identified as Jaynelyse Valdez of New Rochelle. Her 2-year-old brother sustained minor injuries, ABC 7 reported. Click here to read the ABC 7 report.
News
27-Year-Old Killed In Crash On Highway In Westchester
Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash on a highway in Westchester that left a man dead. New York State Police said on Monday, July 8, that the crash happened on Saturday, July 6, just after 10 p.m., when a 2017 BMW motorcycle collided with a guard rail on northbound I-87 in Yonkers. Troopers and first responders found the operator, 27-year-old Bronx resident Osterman Cuevas-Campos, on the shoulder of the highway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the results of a preliminary investigation, Cuevas-Campos had been riding his motorcyc…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For 20-Year-Old Missing From Westchester
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a 20-year-old Westchester man who has been missing for several days. New, Updated Report - New Update: Missing 20-Year-Old From Westchester Found New Rochelle resident Neyson Estela was last seen on Saturday, June 29 in the area of Pier 84 near West 4th Street and 12th Avenue in New York City, New Rochelle Police announced on Tuesday, July 2. He had been running north after taking off his backpack and shirt, police said. Before that, Estela had been seen on Friday, June 28 around 5 p.m. while leaving 44 Pleasant…
Obituaries
Funeral Services Held For Boy, Mother Fatally Struck By Bus In Westchester
Community members came together to honor the memory of a 6-year-old boy and his mother who were killed while walking to a Westchester school. A funeral Mass was held on Friday morning, June 28 at the St. Augustine Church in Larchmont for Mamaroneck residents Michael Donovan Volpe, age 6, and his mother, 43-year-old Molly Murphey Donovan, who were both killed on Thursday, June 20 after being struck by a school bus while walking to the Mamaroneck Avenue School. Earlier Report - New Update: IDs Released Of Mother, Child Struck, Killed By School Bus In…
News
Caseworker Dies More Than Month After Northern Westchester Attack During Shift: 'Enraging'
A Westchester caseworker has succumbed to her injuries more than a month after she was brutally attacked while performing her duties. Maria Coto, age 56, died on Wednesday, June 19 as a result of injuries she sustained during an assault in Peekskill on Tuesday, May 14, according to Peekskill Police Lieutenant Adam Renwick. On the day of the attack, just after 3 p.m., Coto was assaulted by a suspect identified as 31-year-old Haseem Jenkins inside a Peekskill apartment on South Street while making contact with clients, according to county officials and Peekskill Police. Coto…
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