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'The Penguin', Filmed In NY, Earns Golden Globe Award For Best Actor In Limited Series 'The Penguin', Filmed In NY, Earns Golden Globe Award For Best Actor In Limited Series
'The Penguin', Filmed In NY, Earns Golden Globe Award For Best Actor In Limited Series With Yonkers transforming into Gotham for “The Penguin,” Colin Farrell’s Golden Globe-winning role has solidified Westchester’s place in Hollywood’s spotlight. Farrell, age 48, won Best Actor in a Limited Series for his performance in "The Penguin" at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held on Sunday, Jan. 5.  The miniseries, a spinoff of the 2022 film "The Batman," was nominated for a total of three Golden Globes. 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…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Westchester Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Westchester
Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Westchester A high school basketball coach and a player have both been disciplined following an incident during a game in Westchester in which antisemitic remarks were hurled at a team, officials said. The incident happened during a basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4 between girls' varsity teams from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and The Leffell School, a private Jewish school located in Hartsdale, Yonkers city officials said.  During the third quarter of the game, which took place at Roosevelt High School, members of the Leffell School's team were injured by an alleged physical style of …

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by Ben Crnic
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ID Released For 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Who Died Suddenly ID Released For 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Who Died Suddenly
ID Released For 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Who Died Suddenly The name of a 48-year-old member of a police department in Westchester County who died suddenly has been released.  Earlier Report - 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Dies Suddenly Detective Del Caraballo, a 16-year-veteran with the Yonkers Police Department, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after suffering a medical emergency while driving a vehicle, the department announced.  Yonkers officials mourned Caraballo's death and remembered him for his dedication to public service. "This detective was known and loved by many in the law enforce…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Dies Suddenly 48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Dies Suddenly
48-Year-Old Police Detective In Westchester Dies Suddenly A 48-year-old member of a police department in Westchester has died suddenly. The detective, a 16-year veteran with the Yonkers PD, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after he apparently suffered a medical event while operating a motor vehicle in New York City, according to preliminary indications, the department announced Monday morning, Feb. 20. His identity is being withheld pending family notifications, according to the Yonkers PD/ “Our city is mourning a tragedy," Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said in a statement. "This detective was known and loved by many in the…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester
ID Released For Detective Shot During Sting Operation In Westchester A veteran police detective in Westchester is recovering from surgery after being shot during an FBI anti-gun task force sting operation. The Yonkers Police Department said that Det. Brian Menton, a 27-year-veteran of the force who was a week from retiring, was shot at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 in a small grocery store near the intersection of Elm Street and Linden Street in the city. Earlier story - New Details Released After Officer Shot, Hospitalized In Yonkers At the time of the shooting, Menton, who was assigned to the Westchester County Safe Streets…

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by Zak Failla
News
Officials Express Outrage After Westchester Man Hit Asian Woman 125 Times In Brutal Assault Officials Express Outrage After Westchester Man Hit Asian Woman 125 Times In Brutal Assault
Officials Express Outrage After Westchester Man Hit Asian Woman 125 Times In Brutal Assault Top elected officials in the Hudson Valley are condemning the actions of a man who was caught on camera brutally attacking an Asian woman in a Westchester apartment building. Yonkers resident Tammel Esco, age 42, was charged with a hate crime after assaulting a 67-year-old Asian woman following his arrest on Friday, March 11, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced. Esco was charged on Saturday, March 12 with second-degree attempted murder and assault. Further investigation led to additional charges on Monday, March 14 in Yonkers Criminal Court that includes attempted murd…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Film/TV Facility In Westchester Could Become 'Burbank Of New York,' Report Says New Film/TV Facility In Westchester Could Become 'Burbank Of New York,' Report Says
New Film/TV Facility In Westchester Could Become 'Burbank Of New York,' Report Says Lights, cameras, action. A taste of Hollywood has come to the region as Great Point Studios officially opens its long-awaited Lionsgate Studios in Westchester. The sprawling new Yonkers facility which The New York Times said could become the “Burbank of New York” now becomes the largest modern-built film and television production facility in the Northeast. Long-term tenants at the new $500 million facility already include Lionsgate, Mediapro, and Syracuse University, which has entered an agreement "to create a distinctive learning and fully hands-on working experience for television,…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
NY Congressman Tom Suozzi Says He's Running For Governor NY Congressman Tom Suozzi Says He's Running For Governor
NY Congressman Tom Suozzi Says He's Running For Governor An already crowded lineup of gubernatorial hopefuls in New York got a little more full as a popular Long Island lawmaker threw his hat in the ring and announced his intention to make another run at the governor's seat. US Rep. Tom Suozzi, whose 3rd District includes parts of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties, announced on Monday, Nov. 29 that he will be challenging incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who took over following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo. “I am running for governor of New York as a common-sense Democrat who gets things done,” Suozzi said. “I have the track record, common-sens…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face
Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face With Andrew Cuomo out and New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul stepping in the governor’s shoes, some are speculating about who could potentially run in what could be a stacked 2022 gubernatorial election. Cuomo resigned on Tuesday, Aug. 10, with Hochul, a Buffalo native, set to take over. In recent weeks, with the walls closing in on Cuomo as he navigating through the sexual harassment scandal, speculation has been circling his administration regarding who could challenge for his seat in 2022. Among those who could consider a run is a familiar face: former Secretary of State and US Senator from…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Who Is Kathy Hochul? Cuomo Resignation Shifts Focus To NY's Soon-To-Be First Female Governor Who Is Kathy Hochul? Cuomo Resignation Shifts Focus To NY's Soon-To-Be First Female Governor
Who Is Kathy Hochul? Cuomo Resignation Shifts Focus To NY's Soon-To-Be First Female Governor Longtime Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to become New York’s first female governor when she officially takes over for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who announced his resignation, effective later this month. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Cuomo announced that he would be stepping away from Albany, effective in 14 days on Tuesday, Aug. 24, paving the way for Hochul (whose last name is pronounced HOKE-ul and rhymes with "Local") to step in and seek to stabilize what has become a highly political climate in New York. Hochul, age 62, has served as Cuomo’s top lieutenant for nearly seven years, the longest tenure of an…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Major Production Company Lionsgate Building $100M Facility In Westchester Major Production Company Lionsgate Building $100M Facility In Westchester
Major Production Company Lionsgate Building $100M Facility In Westchester A premier movie production studio -- Lionsgate -- has announced it is planning to build a major new production facility in Westchester, according to Great Point Capital Management. Construction on the $100 million Yonkers site located near 1 Larkin Plaza at the Hudson River, will begin in November and is planned to be up and running in late 2020, officials said. Lionsgate is known for backing such films as “John Wick: Chapter 3” and "Rambo: Last Blood," as well as developing games, TV shows, and streaming services.  The new complex will include three 20,000-square-feet and two 10,000-…

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by Kathy Reakes