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Obituaries
Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies
Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies Esther Ferris, the mother of Fox News host and former Westchester District Attorney Jeanine Pirro has died at the age of 90. Pirro announced the news on her social media accounts. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Graham Funeral Home in Rye for the native of upstate Elmira. "She was my muse, my hero," Pirro said of her mother. "I have lost my best friend. My mother stood up for the victim, for the abused, before it was vogue. She was a great influence on me and everyone around her. She took care of the people who couldn't take care of themselves." Ferris was a passionate volunt…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester
Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester Wind damaged trees falling across Route 9 has necessitated a major north-south road closing late Monday afternoon, Feb. 25. As of just before 4:30 p.m., Route 9 is closed from the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery’s main entrance to the Phelps Memorial Hospital entrance. The closing is for an estimated four hours to enable tree crews and local DPW workers to inspect additional trees and to clear the current damage, Briarcliff Manor Village Manager Philip E. Zegarelli said. At this point, best north-south route would be Route 9 to Route 117 to either Route 9A and/or Route 448 through Pocantic…

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by Daily Voice
News
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge
New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge Click here for an updated story:  Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says  The controlled demolition of the last east anchor span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge now has a new day after its initially announced date of Saturday, Jan. 12 was postponed due to expected windy weather. The demolition will now take place on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at approximately 10 a.m. During the controlled demolition period, State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I-287) approaching the new Tappan Zee Bridge in both directions – b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Wanted Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended During Traffic Stop In Westchester Wanted Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended During Traffic Stop In Westchester
Wanted Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended During Traffic Stop In Westchester A suspect wanted for attempted murder was taken into police custody in Westchester on Wednesday morning when it was determined that he was wanted in Tennessee during a traffic stop in Sleepy Hollow. Darius Woodbury was stopped on Bedford Road in Sleepy Hollow by members of the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9 for a traffic violation. Police said that during the traffic stop, officers observed a 19-year-old passenger in the car who was in possession of marijuana. Further investigation determined that the driver, Woodbury, was wanted by pol…

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by Zak Failla
News
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB This story has been updated. Tappan Zee Constructors has announced that they have set a date for the use of demolitions to bring down the old Tappan Zee Bridge that has damaged sections. According to the company project engineers, the decision to use explosives was made after the September discovery that the bridge's east anchor span, which was already out of service, was damaged but stable with certain key components highly stressed. Since that time, the span has been closely monitored, and it has been determined that the original removal plan is no longer the safest method…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Newly Launched Tarrytown Restaurant Has Wide Array Of Healthy Offerings Newly Launched Tarrytown Restaurant Has Wide Array Of Healthy Offerings
Newly Launched Tarrytown Restaurant Has Wide Array Of Healthy Offerings Looking for a healthy and sustainably made meal to help you reach your New Year’s health goals?  Then Grass Roots Kitchen, located at 124 Wildey Street in Tarrytown is worth a visit. Opened in late November by David Starkey, who also owns Tarrytown’s Sweet Grass Grill and Sleepy Hollow’s Red Zebra, GRK features a wide variety of sustainably-made and sustainably-sourced breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert options. From smoothies and salads to pancakes, biscuits, soups, sandwiches and burgers, GRK offers a variety of homemade fare that allows customers to indulge without the side order…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Westchester Duo Caught With Forged Vehicle Credentials Westchester Duo Caught With Forged Vehicle Credentials
Westchester Duo Caught With Forged Vehicle Credentials Two Westchester men are behind bars after being busted with forged vehicle credentials during a midday traffic stop on I-87 in Clarkstown. New York State Police troopers stopped Sleepy Hollow residents Erickson Rodriguez-Martinez and his passenger Jhon Santos Guzman, both 26, shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, when he committed a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, troopers said that probable cause to search the vehicle was established. During the search, the two men were found to be in possession of a forged New York State dealer plate, forged New York State vehicle regist…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Ossining High School Senior Davis Tapia Dies At Age 17 Ossining High School Senior Davis Tapia Dies At Age 17
Ossining High School Senior Davis Tapia Dies At Age 17 Davis Alejandro Tapia, a native of Sleepy Hollow and resident of Ossining, died on Saturday, Nov. 17. He was 17. He was born in Sleepy Hollow on June 26, 2001 and is the son of Segundo and Elvia Tapia. Davis was a senior at Ossining High School and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church, in Ossining. 
Davis is survived by his parents Segundo and Elvia Tapia; his two siblings Elvia (Marco Calle) Tapia and Diego (Alexandra Jimenez) Tapia; his niece Dayanara Tapia; two nephews Brain and Miguel Calle; and his aunt Nelly Calle. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at…

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by Daily Voice
News
Major, Temporary Shift Of Rockland-Bound New Tappan Zee Bridge Traffic Scheduled Major, Temporary Shift Of Rockland-Bound New Tappan Zee Bridge Traffic Scheduled
Major, Temporary Shift Of Rockland-Bound New Tappan Zee Bridge Traffic Scheduled A major, temporary lane shift is coming for Rockland-bound traffic on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The New York State Thruway Authority announced Wednesday that operations to shift four lanes of Rockland-bound traffic to the opposite side of the concrete median bridge's westbound span will take place around 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, weather permitting.  The temporary lane shift will allow crews to construct the bridge’s bicycle and pedestrian path and its six overlooks, the Authority said. Motorists can expect multiple lane closures, while at least one Rockland-bound lane will remain open exc…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Camp Counselor In Westchester Accused Of Child Porn Possession Camp Counselor In Westchester Accused Of Child Porn Possession
Camp Counselor In Westchester Accused Of Child Porn Possession A 20-year-old camp counselor from a Westchester Jewish community center is facing charges for possessing alleged child pornography. Benjamin Bojemski, who works at the Shames Jewish Community Center in Tarrytown, was arrested last week and charged in the Town of Greenburgh Court with possession and distribution of child pornography, officials announced on Friday. Bojemski was a counselor at the River Friends Cay Day Camp. He is also facing additional charges in Sleepy Hollow and Croton-on-Hudson. Since his arrest, officials in the Shames Jewish Community have stated that they do their due …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash
Westchester Woman, 25, Faces DWI Charge After Upstate Crash Several area residents were among seven busted for impaired driving New York State Police troopers over the Fourth of July holiday as law enforcement agencies continue cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. As part of the STOP-DWI Independence Day week-long crackdown, State Police troopers busted the motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. State Police increased patrols from June 30 through July 5, including additional sobriety checkpoints and units targeting reckless or aggressive driving statewide “i…

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by Zak Failla