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Man Stabbed, Robbed Near Train Station In Westchester Man Stabbed, Robbed Near Train Station In Westchester
Man Stabbed, Robbed Near Train Station In Westchester A man escaped with minor injuries after being attacked and robbed at a Westchester train station, authorities said. The incident happened at around 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, near the New Rochelle station, located near Memorial Highway. The 41-year-old man told New Rochelle Police he was walking on Station Plaza South when he was approached by two men who tried to remove his wallet from his back pocket. He was able to fight both men off and run away, he told police. When he returned to the scene a short time later to retrieve belongings that he had dropped, he was again attacked by the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
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
Lifestyle
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Burgers These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Burgers
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Burgers If you’re looking for a high-caliber hamburger in Westchester, you can’t go wrong with these choices, according to a ranking by Yelp. Of the “best burgers in Westchester County,” the following restaurants ranked in the top 5 based on customer ratings. No. 5 - The Wooden Spoon in New Rochelle One of several burger offerings at The Wooden Spoon in New Rochelle.The Wooden Spoon on Facebook Billing itself as Westchester’s best new burger joint, The Wooden Spoon serves up several enticing burgers, including one dubbed “The Grease Truck,” that comes with a beef patty, fried pickles, fried on…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Stealing From FedEx, UPS Boxes In Westchester, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Stealing From FedEx, UPS Boxes In Westchester, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Stealing From FedEx, UPS Boxes In Westchester, Police Say Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing from FedEx and USP boxes in the Hudson Valley. The two were caught in Westchester County on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in New Rochelle, after police received reports of the duo taking items from the boxes. New Rochelle police responded to the area of 56 Harrison St., after a resident reported the two men attempting to gain access to the FedEx mailing box, said Deputy Police Commissioner Cosmo Costa, of the New Rochelle Police. Officers responded to the area looking for the two men and a silver SUV but did find anyone suspicious in th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location A popular Venezuelan restaurant known for its outrageous arepas has added a new location in the Hudson Valley. Arepa Mania, long a Westchester County favorite on North Avenue in New Rochelle, has added another location in the city on Division Street, according to the owners. A visit to the new spot offers an expanded dining room with a bar and what many are calling online a "great vibe."  In case you haven't sampled an arepa, it's a small corn cake stuffed with all types of fillings, normally pork, chicken, and beef, and topped all with numerous tasty treats such as cheese, avocado, s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
50-Year-Old Drove Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say 50-Year-Old Drove Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say
50-Year-Old Drove Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say A 50-year-old man was charged after authorities said he drove on a highway in Westchester County while intoxicated at three times the legal limit. Police pulled a vehicle over for multiple vehicle and traffic violations on I-95 in New Rochelle at about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, according to New York State Police. The driver, identified as Fairfield County resident Ismael Mercado-Palma, of Greenwich, was found to be intoxicated, police said. He was brought into custody and found to have a BAC of 0.24 percent, authorities reported. Police said Mercado-Palma was charged with aggravated…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester 'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent and performed for the likes of David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Chelsea Handler.  Now, comedian Joe Matarese is bringing “New York City’s best comedy” to Westchester County. On Thursday, July 28, the 30-year veteran stand-up will mark the grand opening of his latest venture, B-Side Comedy Club, a 60-seat venue located on Garth Road in Scarsdale. Joining Matarese on stage will be fellow comedians Nick Scopoletti, Pete Ungar, and Daniel Tirado. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Matarese (…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
Woman With Previous DWI Conviction Accused Of Driving Intoxicated In Westchester Woman With Previous DWI Conviction Accused Of Driving Intoxicated In Westchester
Woman With Previous DWI Conviction Accused Of Driving Intoxicated In Westchester A 28-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after police said she drove while intoxicated in Westchester County after a previous DWI conviction. Troopers stopped a vehicle on I-95 in Mamaroneck for a vehicle and traffic violation at about 10:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, according to New York State Police. Police said the driver, identified as Demi Torres, of New Rochelle, was found to be intoxicated. She refused to submit a breath test to determine the alcohol content in her system when she was taken into police custody, State Police reported. Authorities said Torres has a previous DWI …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Teens Charged With Robbery In Westchester County Carjacking Teens Charged With Robbery In Westchester County Carjacking
Teens Charged With Robbery In Westchester County Carjacking Three teenagers are facing robbery charges in a carjacking that happened in Westchester County. Police responded to a report of a carjacking in the area of 969 Main St. in New Rochelle at about 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, according to the New Rochelle Police Department. Police said a restaurant owner was closing his business and was approached by two male teens who demanded the keys to his vehicle and displayed a semi-automatic handgun. The victim complied, and the suspects took the vehicle, authorities said. Investigators tracked the vehicle to a neighborhood in the Bronx and located …

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late Westchester Woman, Age 48 Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late Westchester Woman, Age 48
Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late Westchester Woman, Age 48 A 48-year-old Westchester County woman who died unexpectedly is being remembered for the lasting impact she made on others. Melissa Scheurich, of New Rochelle, died on Friday, July 8, according to her obituary. Scheurich was born in the Bronx and grew up in Yonkers, and was a graduate of Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale and Iona College in New Rochelle. "Melissa was a people person and enjoyed many careers where she interacted with people," her obituary reads. "She was passionate about making people feel like they mattered."  Most recently, Scheurich worked as a barten…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
4-Year-Old Critically Injured After Apparent Fall In Westchester 4-Year-Old Critically Injured After Apparent Fall In Westchester
4-Year-Old Critically Injured After Apparent Fall In Westchester Police are investigating an incident in which a 4-year-old child was critically injured in an apparent fall in Westchester, police said. Parents of the autistic boy flagged down New Rochelle Police Department officers at their apartment complex located at 570 5th Avenue on Friday, July 8, and told them their son was missing, and possibly wandered from their apartment, said New Rochelle PD Captain J. Collins Coyne. Officers began to search for the boy then located him behind 570 5th Avenue laying on the grass, unconscious with difficulty breathing, Coyne said.  Officers rende…

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by Joe Lombardi