Man Charged With Cocaine Possession After Northern Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Charged With Cocaine Possession After Northern Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Charged With Cocaine Possession After Northern Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say A man was arrested for alleged felony cocaine possession following a traffic stop in Northern Westchester. Dutchess County resident Daniel R. Usher, age 31, of Beacon, was arrested on Saturday, May 22, when New York State Police pulled over his 2012 Subaru Impreza on Route 9 in Croton-On-Hudson, said Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation during the stop determined Usher was driving while intoxicated and in possession of approximately 25.2 grams of cocaine. Usher was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell, and DWI. He was arraigned virtually…
Northern Westchester Man Admits To Scamming Consumers Of $9.5M, DOJ Says Northern Westchester Man Admits To Scamming Consumers Of $9.5M, DOJ Says
Northern Westchester Man Admits To Scamming Consumers Of $9.5M, DOJ Says A New York man who was an executive at a company in Connecticut has admitted to causing more than $9.5 million in losses to consumers across the country. Northern Westchester County resident Norman Newman, age 74, of Croton-on-Hudson,  pleaded guilty today to supplying lists of consumers’ names and addresses for use in schemes that targeted vulnerable victims, according to court documents filed by the United States Department of Justice. From 2005 to 2016, Newman worked as a list broker and senior vice president at Macromark Inc., a Fairfield County-based direct mail services firm…
COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations
Covid-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations With the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine providing health officials with an additional option for vaccinating those eligible, CVS announced it will be expanding its vaccination program to nearly 150 more locations in New York, including many in the Hudson Valley. CVS Pharmacy, which had already been receiving vaccine doses as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which are earmarked for specific chains, announced this week that it will be ramping up its vaccination program due to an increased allocation of the vaccine. Those who are eligible and interested in getting v…
Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm
Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm More snowfall is expected overnight into Friday, Feb. 19 from the slow-moving system barreling through the region. But the brunt of accumulation has fallen by nightfall on Thursday, Feb. 18. Here is a sampling of just some totals reported from areas in the region as of 8 p.m. Thursday.  Add your hometown now by simply leaving a comment. These reports are from the National Weather Service and submissions. New York New York City Central Park, 3.5 inches Nassau County Carle Place, 4 inches Massapequa, 5 inches Suffolk County Deer Park, 6 inches Smithtown, 4.5 inches Westcheste…
COVID-19: Northern Westchester Village OKs Emergency Mask Law Amid Spike In Cases COVID-19: Northern Westchester Village OKs Emergency Mask Law Amid Spike In Cases
Covid-19: Northern Westchester Village OKs Emergency Mask Law Amid Spike In Cases With cases of COVID-19 spiking throughout the state and county, a new precautionary mandate has been passed requiring face masks be worn in a village in Northern Westchester during State of Emergency situations. There are currently 27 active COVID-19 cases in Croton-on-Hudson, which has only seen a total of 262 confirmed cases since the outbreak began spreading in March. In response, village officials passed a mandate that will require facial coverings on private, public, and commercial properties if a State of Emergency is declared by Village Manager Janine King. The only residents exemp…
State Police Issue Alert For Northern Westchester Man Who's Been Missing More Than A Week State Police Issue Alert For Northern Westchester Man Who's Been Missing More Than A Week
State Police Issue Alert For Northern Westchester Man Who's Been Missing More Than A Week A 65-year-old man has gone missing in Northern Westchester and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Wayne R. Rogers of Croton-on-Hudson was last seen in the Yorktown area on Friday, Nov. 6. He is known to operate a gray 2012 Toyota Camry with NY registration FRN6028. He is 5-foot-7, and weighs about 230 pounds, police said. Clothing description is unknown. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wayne Rogers is asked to please contact the New York State Police at 914-769-2600.  Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to …
Teen Charged With Sexual Misconduct In Northern Westchester Teen Charged With Sexual Misconduct In Northern Westchester
Teen Charged With Sexual Misconduct In Northern Westchester A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with committing sexual misconduct in Northern Westchester, according to authorities. An investigation determined Brandon Carlos, of Croton-on-Hudson, "engaged in a course of sexual misconduct against a victim in November of 2019," state police said. State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Carlo on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and charged him with the Class A misdemeanor of sexual misconduct. Carlos was arraigned before the town of Cortlandt Court, and released on his own recognizance.  He is next scheduled to appear before the court on Th…
Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Allegedly Fathering Child Of 12-Year-Old Girl Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Allegedly Fathering Child Of 12-Year-Old Girl
Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Allegedly Fathering Child Of 12-Year-Old Girl A 45-year-old man in Westchester has been indicted for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a minor over the course of two years and impregnating her. Croton-on-Hudson resident Pablo Dure was indicted on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and arraigned on one count of course of sexual conduct against a child, a violent felony, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced. It is alleged that between Dec. 1, 2017, and Nov. 1, 2019, Dure engaged in sexual intercourse on a regular basis with a girl from the time she was 10 until she was 12. Scarpino said the allegations came to lig…
Westchester COVID-19 Cases Continue To Drop As Economy Reopens: Breakdown By Municipality Westchester COVID-19 Cases Continue To Drop As Economy Reopens: Breakdown By Municipality
Westchester Covid-19 Cases Continue To Drop As Economy Reopens: Breakdown By Municipality Westchester has entered Phase 1 of reopening the economy as the mid-Hudson Valley region met the metrics set forth by the state to begin recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The number of active COVID-19 cases in Westchester continues to drop as of Tuesday, May 26, as the county, region, and the state begins climbing out of the hole created by the virus’ outbreak. Before reopening, businesses must provide a detailed plan to the county, review the guidance provided by the state and CDC, employees and patrons must continue to wear face coverings, and physical distancing …
COVID-19: New Breakdown Of Cases, Fatalities In Westchester COVID-19: New Breakdown Of Cases, Fatalities In Westchester
Covid-19: New Breakdown Of Cases, Fatalities In Westchester There were nearly 300 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester as the mid-Hudson Valley region looks to begin reopening economies as soon as next week. As of Friday, May 22, 133,384 Westchester residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 32,767 testing positive for the virus, according to the state Department of Health. Since the outbreak began in New Rochelle in mid-March, 1,319 county residents have died from the virus. Earlier story - COVID-19: Long Island, Hudson Valley Could Reopen Next Week As Some Restrictions Eased Westchester, which is in the mid-Hudson…
Westchester Closer To Reopening: Latest Breakdown Of COVID-19 Cases By Municipality Westchester Closer To Reopening: Latest Breakdown Of COVID-19 Cases By Municipality
Westchester Closer To Reopening: Latest Breakdown Of Covid-19 Cases By Municipality Westchester is getting closer to entering phase one of reopening its economy due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the overnight fatality numbers dropped to the lowest since the outbreak began. There have now been 32,402 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Westchester, an increase of less than 100, though only 2,162 are active, as more than 30,000 patients have been treated or self-resolved from the virus. Westchester County Executive George Latimer noted that a week ago, there were 3,227 active cases, and more than 8,000 as recently as three weeks ago. Less than 400 COVID-19…
COVID-19: Two Westchester Beaches To Open For Memorial Day Weekend, Rundown Of New Cases COVID-19: Two Westchester Beaches To Open For Memorial Day Weekend, Rundown Of New Cases
Covid-19: Two Westchester Beaches To Open For Memorial Day Weekend, Rundown Of New Cases A pair of beaches in Westchester will be open for Memorial Day Weekend as the county continues to see novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hospitalization, infection, and fatality rates continue to trend in the right direction. Beaches at Playland and Croton Point will be open, though beach-goers will still have to adhere to social distancing protocol to help curb any spread of the virus. Westchester County Executive George Latimer noted that the Playland amusement park will remain closed through at least the end of July, the Fourth of July fireworks displays at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla and Fr…