Two Of Three Suspects Nabbed For Armed Robbery At Rite Aid In Westchester, Police Say Two Of Three Suspects Nabbed For Armed Robbery At Rite Aid In Westchester, Police Say
Two Of Three Suspects Nabbed For Armed Robbery At Rite Aid In Westchester, Police Say A man and a teen armed with a knife and a gun were arrested after allegedly stealing merchandise from a Westchester Rite Aid. Elijah McLendon, age 21, and Elijah Walls, age 19, both of the Bronx, were arrested around 5 p.m., Sunday, May 23, after Greenburgh Police were called to the drug store on East Hartsdale Avenue, in Hartsdale. Greenburgh officers responded to the store on a report of three men armed with a knife and a gun stealing merchandise, Greenburgh PD Lt. Kobie Powell said. Before police arrived, all three men fled towards the Hartsdale Train Station.  McLendon …
Woman Accused Of Robbing Chase Bank In Westchester Worked At Local Library Woman Accused Of Robbing Chase Bank In Westchester Worked At Local Library
Woman Accused Of Robbing Chase Bank In Westchester Worked At Local Library The woman busted shortly after allegedly robbing a Westchester bank was a familiar face who was the head of the local library’s children’s section, according to records. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to Chase Bank on North Avenue at 9:48 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, where there was a report of a robbery in progress, Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said. Earlier story - Woman Caught Moments After Robbing Chase Bank Of Thousands In Westchester, Police Say It is alleged that Mary Thompson, who was named the acting Head Children’s Librarian at the New Rochelle Public Librar…
Man Facing Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself At Westchester Gathering, Police Say Man Facing Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself At Westchester Gathering, Police Say
Man Facing Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself At Westchester Gathering, Police Say A man is facing multiple charges after he accidentally shot himself at a gathering in Westchester, police said. New Rochelle Montefiore Hospital contacted New Rochelle Police to report a gunshot victim had walked into the emergency room at around 5:25 p.m. on Friday, May 14, said Captain Cosmo Costa of the New Rochelle PD. A subsequent investigation by New Rochelle Police detectives revealed the following: Kareen J. Manns, age 27, of New Rochelle, had been present at a gathering at the pavilion at City Park when he accidentally shot himself in the leg.  The injury was non-li…
Racist Graffiti Found In Building At High School In Westchester Racist Graffiti Found In Building At High School In Westchester
Racist Graffiti Found In Building At High School In Westchester Police have launched an investigation into alleged racist graffiti that was found scrubbed on a poster in a high school bathroom in Westchester. Rye Schools Superintendent Eric Byrne issued a notice to the community saying that a custodian found a poster in a second-floor bathroom at the high school that had been tagged with racially charged graffiti. 
“A custodian found that a poster in a second-floor bathroom at Rye High School announcing a Class of 2022 fundraiser at Chipotle restaurant had been defaced,” he said. 
“It is not yet clear to us if any student saw the graffiti. We are rev…
Newly Town-Installed Black Lives Matter Sign Uprooted From Ground In Westchester,  Police Say Newly Town-Installed Black Lives Matter Sign Uprooted From Ground In Westchester,  Police Say
Newly Town-Installed Black Lives Matter Sign Uprooted From Ground In Westchester, Police Say Police are investigating a potential bias or hate-related incident after a newly installed “Black Lives Matter” sign was uprooted in Westchester. Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNerney issued an alert on Friday, May 14 advising about an investigation into a criminal mischief incident after a newly installed “BLM” sign was ripped out of the ground. McNerney said that overnight on Thursday, May 13, a sign that read “All Lives Can’t Matter Until Black Lives Matter” was uprooted from the ground hours after it was affixed to the “Welcome to Greenburgh” sign on Knollwood Road. The investigation…
Chilling New Netflix Documentary Reveals 'Last Victim' Of Ex-Westchester Resident Son Of Sam Chilling New Netflix Documentary Reveals 'Last Victim' Of Ex-Westchester Resident Son Of Sam
Chilling New Netflix Documentary Reveals 'Last Victim' Of Ex-Westchester Resident Son Of Sam Who was really the last victim of famed serial killer David Berkowitz, the “Son of Sam,” who once called the area home? A new Netflix docuseries, “The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness” takes a look at the famed serial killer from Westchester and the reporter, Maury Terry, whose obsession with Berkowitz led him to believe that the man did not act alone. According to the new series, Terry, a former IBM employee turned author, believed that Berkowitz did not act alone during his infamous reign of terror in the 1970s, and instead may have been a part of a larger network of killers. Berkow…
COVID-19: US Education Secretary Touts Success Of Local School District In Visit To Westchester COVID-19: US Education Secretary Touts Success Of Local School District In Visit To Westchester
Covid-19: US Education Secretary Touts Success Of Local School District In Visit To Westchester United States Education Secretary Miguel Cardona took his “Help is Here” school reopening tour to the Hudson Valley with a visit to one of the region’s largest high schools. Cardona, the former Education Commissioner for the State of Connecticut, came to Westchester for a pair of events at White Plains High School on Thursday, April 22 and praised how the district was navigating the return to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Department of Education, during the "Help is Here" tour, Cardona visits schools that have "successfully reopened and stayed open to highl…
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations If Greek is calling your tastebuds help can be found at Lefteris Gyro, which is so popular with locals it has four locations in the area. Known for their gyros, of course, the restaurants, all located in Westchester, also get high marks from Yelpers and local foodies for their Greek salads, souvlaki, and a host of other items. The restaurant locations are Yonkers, Tarrytown, Mount Kisco, and Pleasantville.  It's hard to receive five-star after five-star reviews on Yelp, but Lefteris seems to have mastered their craft to do just that. Many people commented on the great service as well as …
Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41
Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 A beloved mother and teacher who was a lifelong Westchester resident has died at age 41. Valerie Cirillo Bunch, who lived in Tarrytown, was raised in Irvington. She worked as a preschool teacher, nanny for many families, and as a postpartum doula.  She died on Tuesday, March 30. She is survived by her husband for 11 years, Sean David Bunch; her children Cole, Donte, and Giselle; sisters Melissa Cirillo and Samantha (Randoln) Hidalgo; nieces and nephews Ashley, Mia, Dorian, Milo, and Ryder; and her father-in-law Donald R Bunch. "Her children were her purpose and making them…
Gun-Wielding 20-Year-Old Attempts To Break Down Door Of Westchester Residence, Police Say Gun-Wielding 20-Year-Old Attempts To Break Down Door Of Westchester Residence, Police Say
Gun-Wielding 20-Year-Old Attempts To Break Down Door Of Westchester Residence, Police Say A man was busted with a loaded handgun while attempting to break down a door of a Westchester home, police said. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a private residence on Horton Avenue at 3:51 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, where there was a report of a man attempting to break down the door of the home while carrying a weapon. Police said that upon arrival, they located 20-year-old Sincere Thomas, identified him as a suspect, and took him into custody without incident as he was exiting the property. The investigation into Thomas, a New Rochelle resident, found that h…
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Two more former aides to Andrew Cuomo are accusing him of sexual misconduct, bringing the number of women who have publically said they were sexually harassed by the New York governor to five. Ana Liss, who was Cuomo's policy and operations aide between 2013 and 2015, said he kissed her hand, touched her on her lower back, called her sweetheart, and asked if she had a boyfriend. The 35-year-old Liss made her allegations in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Another former aide, Karen Hinton, said Cuomo summoned her to a hotel room, pulled her towards him, and held her in 2…
Popular Westchester Restaurant Announces Closure Popular Westchester Restaurant Announces Closure
Popular Westchester Restaurant Announces Closure After 22 years in business, a popular Westchester restaurant is closing its doors due to the loss of its lease. Sunset Cove Restaurant, known for its classic Italian fare and scenic location overlooking the Hudson River and new Tappan Zee Bridge in Tarrytown, announced on Sunday, Feb. 28 it was closing its door for good. "It is with heavy hearts that Sunset Cove Restaurant has permanently closed in Tarrytown," owners Tommy Calandrucci and Gianni Piccolino said. "As a member of the Tarrytown community since 1997, we have been dedicated to providing the best service and food on the Huds…