New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Northern Westchester, DA Says New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Northern Westchester, DA Says
New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Northern Westchester, DA Says Officials have released new details about a shooting in Northern Westchester that left a 53-year-old father dead.  Peekskill resident Reginald McClure, age 39, was indicted for his role in a May 2023 shooting that killed 53-year-old Dutchess County resident Ernest Wilson of Poughkeepsie, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, July 24.  Earlier Report - New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Peekskill According to the DA's Office, on the day of the shooting, Sunday, May 21, McClure allegedly confronted and chas…
Lucky Lotto Paying $50K To Trio Of Hudson Valley Powerball Players Lucky Lotto Paying $50K To Trio Of Hudson Valley Powerball Players
Lucky Lotto Paying $50K To Trio Of Hudson Valley Powerball Players Three lucky Hudson Valley Powerball players will take home $50,000 after hitting four numbers. The winners purchased their tickets in Northern Westchester -- in Cortlandt Manor and Peekskill -- and in Central Westchester in Scarsdale for the Saturday, July 15 Powerball game, according to New York Lottery officials. The tickets were purchased at: Oregon Shell, 1208 Oregon Road in Cortlandt Manor Citgo, 925 Washington St. in Peekskill Coco Farms of Scarsdale, 1455 Weaver St. in Scarsdale The winning numbers for the mega-million game which no one picked all of the numbers correctly were …
Fatal Northern Westchester Crash: Community Rallies To Raise Funds For Family Of Beloved Dad Fatal Northern Westchester Crash: Community Rallies To Raise Funds For Family Of Beloved Dad
Fatal Northern Westchester Crash: Community Rallies To Raise Funds For Family Of Beloved Dad A community is mourning the loss of a father who was killed in a crash in Northern Westchester and now leaves behind his two daughters.  Peekskill resident Rich “Butt” Lent, Jr. died on Saturday, July 15 in a motor vehicle crash that happened in Croton-on-Hudson around 2:30 p.m. on Route 9 southbound. Earlier Report - Crash Causes Fire On Route 9 In Croton-on-Hudson: Developing According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, the crash, which involved a motorcycle, caused a fire that burned on the side of the road and also caused a portion of the main route to be temporari…
Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Northern Westchester: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Northern Westchester: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say
Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Northern Westchester: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say New, updated report: New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Peekskill Authorities are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left one victim hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Sunday, May 21 just after 7:30 p.m., when officers responded to the area of Sherman Avenue and McKinley Street in Peekskill for a report of shots fired, according to Peekskill Police.  Once they arrived at the scene, police found a 53-year-old victim with numerous gunshot wounds in the area of Welcher Avenue an…
New Principal Named At School In Northern Westchester New Principal Named At School In Northern Westchester
New Principal Named At School In Northern Westchester The search for a new middle school principal in a Northern Westchester district ended up settling on a candidate very close to home.  Donald Peters has been named the new principal of Peekskill Middle School, Peekskill City School District Superintendent David Mauricio announced on Wednesday, May 17.  Mauricio's recommendation of Peters, who was already serving as interim principal at the school, was accepted by the district's school board during their meeting on Tuesday, May 16.  Before serving as the school's interim principal, Peters held the position of assistant pr…
National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Northern Westchester, State Police Say National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Northern Westchester, State Police Say
National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Northern Westchester, State Police Say A ranking officer in the Army National Guard has been accused of committing sexual offenses, according to New York State Police. Sergeant First Class Pablo Rivera, age 49, who resides on Long Island in Franklin Square, was arrested on Monday, May 15, and charged with two counts of forcible touching.  A lengthy investigation determined that the victim was inappropriately touched by Rivera on two different occasions in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Cortlandt and the city of Peekskill, state police announced on Wednesday, May 17. Rivera was transported to Cortlandt Tow…
Support Swells For Family Of Northern Westchester Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Kids Support Swells For Family Of Northern Westchester Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Kids
Support Swells For Family Of Northern Westchester Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Kids A community is coming together to help the family of a man killed by a train in Northern Westchester, who leaves behind two children and a third on the way. According to MTA officials, Peekskill resident Marcos Preciado, age 37, was killed on Monday night, May 8 after he was struck by an Amtrak train around 8:40 p.m. on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station. Earlier Report - ID Released For Local Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt In the days after his death, his sister, Vanessa, created a fundraiser to help raise money for his funeral expenses.  On the GoFundMe page,&nbs…
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Northern Westchester ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Northern Westchester
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Northern Westchester New, updated story: Support Swells For Peekskill Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Children The identity of a man who was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train in Northern Westchester has been released by authorities.  Peekskill resident Marcos Preciado, age 37, was killed on Monday night, May 8 after he was struck by an Amtrak train around 8:40 p.m. on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station, according to MTA officials. Earlier Report - Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt Following the incident, Preciado was taken to an area hospital an…
Man Stabbed, Cut Victim With Sword After Verbal Dispute In Northern Westchester: Police Man Stabbed, Cut Victim With Sword After Verbal Dispute In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Stabbed, Cut Victim With Sword After Verbal Dispute In Northern Westchester: Police A man faces numerous charges after allegedly injuring a victim with a sword following a verbal dispute in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Saturday, April 22, when police received a call from a local hospital around 2 p.m. reporting a patient who had cuts from a sword that they had received in a domestic dispute at a Yorktown residence, according to Yorktown Police.  Officers then went to the hospital to speak with the victim and started an investigation into the incident.  Through this investigation, it was discovered that the suspect, identified…
5-Car Crash Sends 2 Drivers To Hospital In Northern Westchester, Police Say 5-Car Crash Sends 2 Drivers To Hospital In Northern Westchester, Police Say
5-Car Crash Sends 2 Drivers To Hospital In Northern Westchester, Police Say A five-vehicle crash that involved a head-on collision sent two people to the hospital in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, April 26 around 6:45 p.m., when Peekskill Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on the 600 block of South Street that involved five vehicles, according to Peekskill PD Lieutenant Adam Renwick.  An investigation into the crash determined that it began when two vehicles collided head-on and then hit three other parked vehicles, Renwick said.  The drivers of the two cars that collided head-on were taken to Hud…
Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant
Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant A popular Northern Westchester restaurant known for its wings, burgers and ribs and for being a great place for families to have a dinner out is closed due to a kitchen fire. The fire took place in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, April 8 at the New York Firehouse Grille at 63 Welcher Ave., in Peekskill. Although no one was injured, the entire kitchen was destroyed.  The owners said on Facebook the restaurant will be closed while they deal with insurance and rebuild the kitchen. A favorite with online reviewers and foodies, the "Firehouse" is one of those places where you can…
New Update: Northern Westchester Woman Crashes Into 6 People, Including 2 Toddlers, Police Say New Update: Northern Westchester Woman Crashes Into 6 People, Including 2 Toddlers, Police Say
New Update: Northern Westchester Woman Crashes Into 6 People, Including 2 Toddlers, Police Say This story has been updated. A Northern Westchester woman has been arrested for allegedly losing control of a stolen car and careening onto an Upper Manhattan sidewalk, striking six people, including two 3-year-olds. Northern Westchester resident Sharon Godwin, age 32, of Peekskill, was arrested on Wednesday, March 15, after New York City Police responded to a 911 call of pedestrians struck by a motor vehicle at West 190th Street and Broadway, said the NYPD. Upon arrival, officers observed six pedestrians with injuries on the sidewalk. A preliminary investigation determined that Godwin los…