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38-Year-Old Mahopac Man Accused Of Stealing Over $3K In Power Grid Material 38-Year-Old Mahopac Man Accused Of Stealing Over $3K In Power Grid Material
38-Year-Old Mahopac Man Accused Of Stealing Over $3K In Power Grid Material A Hudson Valley man has been hit with grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing wire and other power grid material from a contractor working with a utility company in Northern Westchester, police said. Putnam County resident Michael Dziedzic of Mahopac, age 38, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 9 in connection with the alleged theft, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 26.  According to authorities, Dziedzic stole wire and construction material worth more than $3,000 on several occasions. The material was taken from a contractor company working for NYSEG in the ar…
Car Crashes Into House In Somers Car Crashes Into House In Somers
Car Crashes Into House In Somers A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a still-under-construction house in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened on Wednesday, Aug. 14 just before 12:30 p.m., when a vehicle collided with a house on Muscoot River Road in the town of Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving first responders discovered that the structure was still under construction and was not occupied by anyone.  The driver was then removed from the car and found to have non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to a nearby hospital, firefighters said.  The cause o…
50-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Northern Westchester 50-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Northern Westchester
50-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Northern Westchester A 50-year-old man was killed in a crash after his vehicle was struck by a vehicle on a busy Northern Westchester road, police said. The crash happened on Monday, Aug. 12 around 2:40 p.m., when a vehicle hit a motorcycle at the intersection of Stoneleigh Avenue and Route 202 in Somers, according to New York State Police.  A preliminary investigation into the crash determined that a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 60-year-old woman from the Putnam County neighborhood of Kent Lakes had been traveling northeast on Route 202 when it tried turning left onto Stoneleigh Avenue.  At this point,…
Drivers Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Drivers Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway
Drivers Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway A busy Northern Westchester roadway was closed for hours as crews responded to a two-car crash that left people hospitalized. The crash happened on Tuesday, July 30 around 3:40 p.m., when two cars collided on Route 100 in Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving first responders found two heavily damaged vehicles on the road, including one that had flipped on its side. They then closed the roadway and took the drivers to a nearby hospital.  Route 100 was closed for around two hours following the crash before it was reopened to traffic, the departm…
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car A 48-year-old Hudson Valley man faces several felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester residence and stealing a vehicle, police announced.  Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occurred in Somers, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26.  According to police, around 2:15 p.m. on the day of Kennon's arrest, a caller reported seeing a man breaking into their home in the area of Lovell Street and stealing property.  Before troopers arrived, the suspect lef…
Man Nabbed After Assaulting Victim, Barricading Himself In Northern Westchester Home: Police Man Nabbed After Assaulting Victim, Barricading Himself In Northern Westchester Home: Police
Man Nabbed After Assaulting Victim, Barricading Himself In Northern Westchester Home: Police A 47-year-old man was apprehended after allegedly attacking a victim with a knife and then barricading himself inside a Northern Westchester residence, police announced.  Somers resident Andres Mendoza Gomez was arrested on Wednesday, July 17 after allegedly assaulting a victim with a knife at a Somers home, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26.  According to authorities, at around 12:30 a.m. on the day of Mendoza Gomez's arrest, troopers responded to a Somers home where two people were fighting. After arriving, they found an injured victim outside the home and …
Nursing Home Employee Accused Of Attacking Disabled Resident In Northern Westchester Nursing Home Employee Accused Of Attacking Disabled Resident In Northern Westchester
Nursing Home Employee Accused Of Attacking Disabled Resident In Northern Westchester A 51-year-old nursing home employee from the Hudson Valley faces charges after allegedly attacking a disabled resident in the Northern Westchester facility where she worked, police said. Dutchess County resident Jossette Thompson of Dover was arrested on Tuesday, June 11 in connection with the alleged attack, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, July 17.  According to authorities, while employed at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers at 189 Route 100, Thompson physically attacked a disabled resident at the facility.  After her arrest,…
Scooter's Lithium-Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Northern Westchester Home Scooter's Lithium-Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Northern Westchester Home
Scooter's Lithium-Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Northern Westchester Home A set of lithium-ion batteries inside an electric scooter sparked a flash fire that broke windows and blew garage doors off their tracks at a Northern Westchester home. The blaze happened on Monday, July 8 just before 9 p.m. at a residence in Somers on Weeks Court, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced on Thursday, July 11.  According to the fire department, arriving crews found a scooter on fire in the home's garage and took it outside. They then evacuated the residence and began to cool down the scooter's lithium-ion batteries.  Firefighters soon went back inside and f…
New York Jets Player Visits Summer Campers In Northern Westchester New York Jets Player Visits Summer Campers In Northern Westchester
New York Jets Player Visits Summer Campers In Northern Westchester A group of young summer campers in Northern Westchester had the chance to brush up on their football skills with a professional certainly qualified in the subject.  New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, #75, took the time to visit campers at Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers on Tuesday, July 1.  During his visit, Vera-Tucker held a meet-and-greet with the campers and helped them practice key football skills and training instructions on a rotational basis.  The visit definitely caused excitement amongst the campers, many of whom wore Jets jerseys to mark the occasion an…
Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For
Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For A Hudson Valley elected official is warning residents to be wary of fake texts asking them to pay unpaid parking tickets.  In a post on X on Monday, July 1, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater, who represents parts of Putnam and Northern Westchester, warned residents of a fake text scheme involving scammers claiming that victims owe unpaid parking invoices in New York City.  According to Slater, the texts will claim that victims will owe an additional charge of $25 unless they settle their balance. They will also contain a link where victims can settle their "balance."  "Don't …
Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Northern Westchester Gets Prison Time Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Northern Westchester Gets Prison Time
Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Northern Westchester Gets Prison Time A retired teacher and former sports announcer who was once inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame has been sentenced for receiving child pornography.  Somers resident Richard Leaf, age 76, who is well-known in Westchester for announcing Section 1 boys and girls basketball tournaments for more than three decades, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2 to a decade in prison for receiving child pornography, according to federal US District Court documents.  Earlier Report - Child Porn Possession: Sports Hall Of Famer From Hudson Valley Pleads Guilty According to federal pr…
Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich
Popular Grocery Store Chain DeCicco & Sons To Launch First CT Locale In Greenwich Gourmet grocery fans will be ecstatic to learn that DeCicco & Sons is making its Connecticut debut with a new store in Fairfield County.  It will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space at 11 Glen Ridge Road in Greenwich. The store is slated to welcome shoppers in the Summer of 2025, pending town approval. A specific opening date has not yet been announced. Store officials said Greenwich residents can look forward to "an unparalleled selection of premium products," including their acclaimed beer selection, Italian bakery, fresh produce, and highly rated prepared…
Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees
Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees A Northern Westchester municipality was rocked by a powerful storm that downed trees, left roads completely blocked, knocked out power for thousands, and even forced schools to close.  The storm event arrived in the region on Sunday afternoon, June 23, knocking down more than 30 trees in the town of Somers and causing almost 2,300 homes to lose electricity, according to Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano and the town's Highway Department.  Once the severe weather left the area, several roads, including Ross Drive, Old Mill Road, and Carolyn Way, were also completely blocked by…
New Eatery Open For Business In Northern Westchester New Eatery Open For Business In Northern Westchester
New Eatery Open For Business In Northern Westchester If you're craving a bite to eat, you may want to check out an all-new café in Northern Westchester that just celebrated its opening.  Whatever Café, located at 18 Tighe Rd. in the hamlet of Shenorock in the town of Somers, opened for business on Saturday, June 8.  The all-new eatery, which brands itself as a "cozy new spot to the neighborhood," offers a wide variety of classic American and Mexican fare, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and flatbread pizza.  The restaurant even combines the two, in items such as the "Big Mac tacos," …
Officials Consider Temporarily Halting Battery Storage Facility Plans In Hudson Valley Officials Consider Temporarily Halting Battery Storage Facility Plans In Hudson Valley
Officials Consider Temporarily Halting Battery Storage Facility Plans In Hudson Valley Following an uproar concerning a proposed battery storage facility in the Hudson Valley, town officials are considering a temporary moratorium that would allow more time for leaders to consider the plans and hear from the public.  In response to a proposed lithium battery storage facility that would be located in the Putnam County hamlet of Mahopac at 24 Miller Rd., the Carmel Town Board is planning on holding a public hearing on a possible moratorium on energy storage systems in the town in June.  Earlier Report - Somers Officials Speak Out Against Battery Storage…
19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Northern Westchester Residence 19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Northern Westchester Residence
19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Northern Westchester Residence A 19-year-old man faces criminal charges after allegedly stabbing a victim at a Northern Westchester home, police said. The assault leading to the arrest happened on Wednesday, May 22, when a victim was stabbed during a domestic incident at a Somers residence, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 28. The victim was later taken to Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not detail the exact location of the stabbing.  The suspect, 19-year-old Marino DeRosa of Somers, was arrested and charged with:  Second-degree assault; Fourth-degree …
Smoking Lithium Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Residence In Northern Westchester Smoking Lithium Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Residence In Northern Westchester
Smoking Lithium Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Residence In Northern Westchester Emergency crews raced to a Northern Westchester residence after a smoking lithium-ion battery was found inside.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 23 around 6:30 p.m., when a smoking lithium-ion battery was found at a Somers home on Loomis Drive. According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded within minutes and called the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Hazardous Materials Team to help deal with the battery.  Once the hazmat team arrived, they suited up and were able to successfully dispose of the battery, fire officials said.&nbs…