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Major Repaving Projects Coming To Routes 133, 100B In Hudson Valley: 'Smoother Journey' Major Repaving Projects Coming To Routes 133, 100B In Hudson Valley: 'Smoother Journey'
Major Repaving Projects Coming To Routes 133, 100B In Hudson Valley: 'Smoother Journey' Two heavily traveled Westchester County roadways are set to receive long-awaited upgrades as part of New York State’s expanded Hudson Valley paving program. The New York State Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing sections of Routes 133 and 100B next year — a move local officials say will make travel safer, smoother, and more resilient for thousands of daily commuters.  “New York is paving our roads and giving drivers a smoother journey at a faster pace than ever,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The plan includes a 2.5-mile section of Route 133 between Ple…
NYSP Trooper Accused Of Drunken Driving After Wrong-Way Crash In NY, Cops Say NYSP Trooper Accused Of Drunken Driving After Wrong-Way Crash In NY, Cops Say
Nysp Trooper Accused Of Drunken Driving After Wrong-Way Crash In NY, Cops Say This story has been updated.  A New York State Police trooper was arrested after a series of off-duty crashes in Westchester County, authorities said.  The incident happened on Sunday, Sept., 21 just before 5 p.m. in Cortlandt, when troopers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash near Roa Hook Road and Route 9, New York State Police announced on Monday, Sept. 22. According to investigators, a 2021 Toyota SUV hit another car stopped at a red light and left the scene. Witnesses told police the SUV continued south in the wrong lane on Route 9, striking additional vehicles before …
Fugitive Chase, DWI Bust, Stolen Car: Trio Of Arrests Made In This NY Village, Police Say Fugitive Chase, DWI Bust, Stolen Car: Trio Of Arrests Made In This NY Village, Police Say
Fugitive Chase, DWI Bust, Stolen Car: Trio Of Arrests Made In This NY Village, Police Say Three dramatic busts, including a highway fugitive chase, a felony DWI, and a stolen car case, kept police in one Westchester County village busy over the last few weeks. The arrests happened between Friday, Aug. 22, and Monday, Sept. 1, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Friday, Sept. 19. The first of the arrests happened on Aug. 22, when officers said they took Tequan Robinson, 26, of New York City, into custody after a multi-agency pursuit that started with a larceny case in Tarrytown.  The chase ended on Interstate 87, where Robinson was arrested and charged with …
Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In Yorktown, Police Say Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In Yorktown, Police Say
Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In Yorktown, Police Say A 33-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a serious crash that left another driver injured in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Monday, Sept. 8, around 5:55 p.m., when Yorktown Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car crash with injuries and a person trapped, the department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16.    Responding officers arrived at the scene and gave medical aid to the victim, who was taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Police allege that the other driver, identified as 33-year-old Jhonny Robalino…
ICE Arrests NY Child Rapist After Prison Release, Feds Say ICE Arrests NY Child Rapist After Prison Release, Feds Say
ICE Arrests NY Child Rapist After Prison Release, Feds Say A Salvadoran national convicted of repeatedly raping children was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following his release from a New York prison, officials said. Jacobo Argueta Fuentes, 33, was arrested by ICE’s Buffalo Enforcement and Removal Operations team on Tuesday, July 23, in Ossining, federal authorities said. The 33-year-old, who entered the country illegally around 2011, had been convicted of more than a dozen sex crimes involving minors, including seven counts of rape, two counts of using a child in a sexual performance, four counts of sexual abuse, a…
ID Released Of Man, 31, Killed By Falling Tree Limb In Somers (UPDATE) ID Released Of Man, 31, Killed By Falling Tree Limb In Somers (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Man, 31, Killed By Falling Tree Limb In Somers (Update) Authorities have released the identity of the man who died after being struck by a falling tree limb while on the job in Northern Westchester.  Jonathan Chavez Jaramillo, age 31, of Ossining, was performing tree removal work at a private residence in Somers when he was fatally injured, New York State Police said in an update on Thursday, June 26.  The incident happened around 4:03 p.m. on Monday, June 23, when a landscaping service contracted by the homeowner was removing a tree from the property. During the job, Chavez Jaramillo was hit by a falling limb.  First responders …
Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Putnam: Sheriff Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Putnam: Sheriff
Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Putnam: Sheriff A late-night traffic stop in Putnam County led to the arrest of a Westchester man on felony drug and DWI charges after deputies found him stopped in the middle of the road with cocaine in his car, authorities said.  Diego G. Estrada, 30, of Ossining, was arrested on the night of Wednesday, May 28, after a Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy spotted his vehicle stopped in the road on Route 301 near Hortontown Road in Kent, the Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, May 30.  The deputy approached the vehicle and quickly saw that Estrada appeared to be intoxicated, prompting his arrest, ac…
Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Hudson Valley Raid After Months-Long Probe: NYSP Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Hudson Valley Raid After Months-Long Probe: NYSP
Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Hudson Valley Raid After Months-Long Probe: Nysp A months-long investigation into drug activity in Northern Westchester led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man after a raid uncovered crack cocaine and a loaded handgun, authorities said.  Djion Bentley, 29, of Ossining, was arrested on Thursday, May 22, following the execution of a search warrant at 24 James Street, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 27.  The arrest stems from a joint investigation into narcotics distribution in the region. During the search of the home, investigators said they recovered a Jennings Firearms 9mm pistol and a quantity of suspected …
15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Hudson Valley Apartment Building 15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Hudson Valley Apartment Building
15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Hudson Valley Apartment Building Around 15 people were displaced over Memorial Day weekend after a two-alarm fire tore through a Westchester apartment complex, fire officials said.  The blaze broke out shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, at the Bari Manor Complex in Croton-on-Hudson, located off Old Post Road South, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Multiple calls to Westchester County Fire Control reported smoke and flames coming from the building. On arrival, firefighters confirmed the presence of smoke, prompting an immediate response from Croton fire units and several mutual aid departm…
New Affordable Housing Coming To Hudson Valley: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says New Affordable Housing Coming To Hudson Valley: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says
New Affordable Housing Coming To Hudson Valley: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says A major step toward expanding affordable housing in Westchester County was celebrated this week as developers broke ground on a new residential complex that will offer nearly 75 new homes.  The developers of Crescent Manor, an upcoming residential complex to be located at 136-140 Croton Ave. in Ossining, have broken ground on the project, MacQuesten Development announced on Wednesday, May 21.  The development will bring 73 affordable senior apartments, plus one live-in superintendent unit, to the community in a low-rise, elevator-accessible building designed specifically to help r…
Man Drives Drunk With Young Child In Front Seat In Yorktown, Police Say Man Drives Drunk With Young Child In Front Seat In Yorktown, Police Say
Man Drives Drunk With Young Child In Front Seat In Yorktown, Police Say A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DWI and endangering the welfare of a child, after allegedly driving drunk in Westchester with a child in the car who was not wearing a seatbelt, police announced.  The incident happened in Yorktown on Saturday, May 10, around 9:25 p.m., when police responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of Underhill Avenue and Route 118. Officers found the vehicle and saw it committing several traffic violations before pulling it over, Yorktown Police said in an announcement on Wednesday, May 14.  The driver…
Car Hits Building, Starts Fire: Arrest Made In Hudson Valley Crash That Displaced Single Mom Car Hits Building, Starts Fire: Arrest Made In Hudson Valley Crash That Displaced Single Mom
Car Hits Building, Starts Fire: Arrest Made In Hudson Valley Crash That Displaced Single Mom Nearly two weeks after a car slammed into a multi-family home in Westchester and triggered a fire that displaced more than a dozen residents, police say they’ve caught the driver who fled from the scene. On Monday, April 8, 33-year-old Tevin Mackey of Ossining turned himself in to police in connection with the crash, which happened at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, when a 2011 Subaru Impreza barreled into the corner of a home at 62 South Highland Ave., Ossining Police announced on Tuesday, April 8.  The Impreza struck the building’s utility connections in the crash,&…
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. …
Cellphone Smuggling Scheme: Former Hudson Valley Corrections Officer To See Jail Cell, DA Says Cellphone Smuggling Scheme: Former Hudson Valley Corrections Officer To See Jail Cell, DA Says
Cellphone Smuggling Scheme: Former Hudson Valley Corrections Officer To See Jail Cell, DA Says A former correction officer at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester will now see the other side of a prison cell for his role in a scheme to smuggle contraband cellphones to inmates, prosecutors announced.  Jose Estevez-Luciano, age 35, of Yorktown Heights, was sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 13, to one to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a conspiracy to smuggle cellphones into Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 14.  Between October 2021 and August 202…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Putnam County How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Putnam County
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Putnam County Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from throughout the region released by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County 1 N Eastchester 4.8 inches 0810 AM 02/09 Public Mamaroneck 4.8 inches 0630 AM 02/09 Public 1 SSE Port Chester 4.6 inches 0715 AM 02/09 Public 1 ESE Hartsdale 4.5 inches 1000 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter 2 N Mamaroneck …
Teen Known To Frequent Peekskill, Cortlandt Area Goes Missing Third Time In 4 Months: Police Teen Known To Frequent Peekskill, Cortlandt Area Goes Missing Third Time In 4 Months: Police
Teen Known To Frequent Peekskill, Cortlandt Area Goes Missing Third Time In 4 Months: Police Authorities in Northern Westchester are searching for a 16-year-old Hudson Valley girl who was reported missing for the third time since her first disappearance just over four months ago.  Dutchess County resident Daisyana Suscal was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 24 after leaving her Wappingers Falls home in the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 18, New York State Police announced. Suscal is a Hispanic girl who was last seen wearing a grey shirt, red Christmas pajama pants, and a gold necklace with a cross. She is five feet tall and 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  She …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Putnam County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Putnam County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Putnam County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report 'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report
'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 …
What's That?: Prison Alarm Malfunctions In Hudson Valley What's That?: Prison Alarm Malfunctions In Hudson Valley
What's That?: Prison Alarm Malfunctions In Hudson Valley No, that alarm you heard is not the end of the world—a prison alarm malfunctioned in Northern Westchester, police said. In an announcement on Friday morning, Dec. 20, the Ossining Police Department said that the alarm at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the village was not working correctly.  "There is no emergency at this time," the department added.  Now that you know there's no threat, keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming film release all about the prison's Rehabilitation Through the Arts program that will premiere in theaters for the second time on Friday, Jan. 1…
Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Hudson Valley's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Hudson Valley's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release
Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Hudson Valley's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release A movie based on events at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley that may be a major Oscars contender is set to be re-released in theaters, according to reports.  "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, Variety reported.  The film, originally released by A24 on Friday, July 12, follows an inmate named Divine G (played by Colman Domingo) who joins a theatre group with fellow prisoners after being imprisoned at …
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Northern Westchester Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Northern Westchester
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Northern Westchester A fire inside a Northern Westchester garage soon became more complicated after spreading to the residence, nearby brush, and a vehicle containing materials that caused explosive flames.  The blaze began at around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 inside a garage at a home on Giglio Court in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving fire crews found two burning vehicles inside the garage, and discovered that the flames were extending to the home and surrounding brush. Firefighters then spread several hose lines to put the fire out while also searching the home …
Election 2024: Projection Made In NY State Senate Race Representing Parts Of Putnam Election 2024: Projection Made In NY State Senate Race Representing Parts Of Putnam
Election 2024: Projection Made In NY State Senate Race Representing Parts Of Putnam New York's 40th State Senate District voters have officially chosen their next representative.  Democrat Pete Harckham, age 64, has been projected as winning re-election for his fourth term in the New York State Senate seat representing Northern Westchester and parts of Putnam and Rockland counties, according to the state's Board of Elections.  As of just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Harckham was leading his opponent, Republican Gina Arena, by 50 to 44 percent.  In total, Harckham received 84,789 votes of those tallied, over 10,000 more than those cast for Arena. It i…
Man Kills Fellow Inmate At Sing Sing Prison, Convicted Nearly 30 Years Later Man Kills Fellow Inmate At Sing Sing Prison, Convicted Nearly 30 Years Later
Man Kills Fellow Inmate At Sing Sing Prison, Convicted Nearly 30 Years Later Nearly 30 years after fatally stabbing a fellow inmate at a Northern Westchester prison because he wore a cross, a 54-year-old New York man learned he will spend decades in prison for the killing.  Albany resident Allah-Son-Allah was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for his killing of 32-year-old Michael Jones on Christmas Eve 1995 while they were both incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 10.  According to the DA's Office, at around 8 p.m. on Dec. 24, 1995, Allah-Son-All…
Driver Nabbed For DWI While En Route To Pick Up Drunk Friend In Region Driver Nabbed For DWI While En Route To Pick Up Drunk Friend In Region
Driver Nabbed For DWI While En Route To Pick Up Drunk Friend In Region A patron of a local bar in Northern Westchester called the wrong friend to come pick him up, police said.  The head-scratching incident began at around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, when a Westchester County Police officer stopped a car driving erratically in Mount Kisco on Lieto Drive.  Upon talking with the driver, the officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath and saw an open beer can in the center console.  As the traffic stop went on, the officer learned the ironic truth: the man had driven from Ossining to Mount Kisco to pick up a friend who had…
Leader Of Hudson Valley School District Named NYS Superintendent Of Year Leader Of Hudson Valley School District Named NYS Superintendent Of Year
Leader Of Hudson Valley School District Named NYS Superintendent Of Year The head of a Westchester County school district has been awarded a top honor for superintendents in New York State.  Tarrytown Union Free School District Superintendent Raymond Sanchez was named the Superintendent of the Year for 2025 by the New York State Council of School Superintendents, the organization announced on Monday, Sept. 23. Council President Lars Clemensen, the superintendent of the Hampton Bays School District on Long Island, explained the reasons why Sanchez was chosen:  "Ray’s recognition as the New York State Superintendent of the Year is a testa…
Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam
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…
New Cannabis Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam To Celebrate Opening Of Physical Store New Cannabis Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam To Celebrate Opening Of Physical Store
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…
Northern Westchester Resident Cited For Efforts To Make 'Ultimate Energy-Efficient Home' Northern Westchester Resident Cited For Efforts To Make 'Ultimate Energy-Efficient Home'
Northern Westchester Resident Cited For Efforts To Make 'Ultimate Energy-Efficient Home' A Northern Westchester resident has received national recognition for his efforts to create the ultimate energy-efficient home almost completely from scratch.  Ossining resident Daniel Colombini was honored with a 2024 US Department of Energy Housing Innovation Award for his "passive house," according to Goldman Copeland, the New York City-based consulting engineering firm where he is a Principal.  Colombini's house is one of only 24 in the country to receive the honor and one of only two in New York. The other is located in the Ulster County town of Esopus.&nb…
Debby: Homes, Businesses In Northern Westchester Could Be Without Power For Days Debby: Homes, Businesses In Northern Westchester Could Be Without Power For Days
Debby: Homes, Businesses In Northern Westchester Could Be Without Power For Days Strong winds from Tropical Depression Debby continued to wreak havoc on New York and the Hudson Valley into Friday evening, Aug. 9. In the Northern Westchester County village of Ossining, police said downed trees had knocked out power to homes and businesses south of Charter Circle near Highland Avenue. The outage area included the Arcadian Shopping Center, located near Highland and Rockledge avenues, home to a Stop & Shop and nearly two dozen other businesses. Earlier Report: Strong Winds From Debby Knock Out Power In Westchester Con Edison said the area would be without power…
Dramatic Video Shows Officers Rescuing Residents From Burning Northern Westchester Home Dramatic Video Shows Officers Rescuing Residents From Burning Northern Westchester Home
Dramatic Video Shows Officers Rescuing Residents From Burning Northern Westchester Home Several residents were saved from the rear of a burning Northern Westchester residence after officers braved flames and a downed live wire to rescue them. The blaze happened in Ossining on Tuesday night, Aug. 6, when a residence on Maurice Avenue went up in flames, according to Ossining Police.  Arriving officers discovered that several residents were trapped in the rear of the building. However, a live wire in front of the burning porch blocked access to the residence.  Although the situation proved dangerous, officers raced behind the building and used a ladder to bring the res…
ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast
ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast Police have identified a man who disappeared in the waters off the Connecticut coast. The incident occurred in Fairfield around 12:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Fairfield Police Department, a 911 call was received about two individuals struggling in the water near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef.  Stahl said several nearby bystanders assisted in rescuing one of the men. The second man was not immediately located, so a rescue attempt was initiated. Fairfield Police and fire departments responded and were a…