Busy Roadway Reopens In Northern Westchester After Serious Crash Busy Roadway Reopens In Northern Westchester After Serious Crash
Busy Roadway Reopens In Northern Westchester After Serious Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester has now reopened after a serious crash. The closure on Route 117 in Chappaqua was in both directions by Kathleen Lane near the Mount Kisco border, according to New Castle Police. The crash happened at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. At around 4:45 p.m., New Castle Police announce the roadway reopened. Details on possible injuries have not yet been released. Nearby, a separate crash was reported in Briarcliff Manor near the intersection of Route 9A and Chappaqua Road. Farther north, a crash blockin…
Brand-New Northern Westchester Shop Offers Bubble Tea, Wide Variety Of Other Offerings Brand-New Northern Westchester Shop Offers Bubble Tea, Wide Variety Of Other Offerings
Brand-New Northern Westchester Shop Offers Bubble Tea, Wide Variety Of Other Offerings Need a new spot to get your bubble tea fix taken care of?  If so, a new shop in Northern Westchester County may be just the place. The shop, Pick Up Bubble Tea in Mount Kisco, located at 18 S Moger Ave., is complete with sparkling drinks of all colors, yummy smells, and even yummier glasses of bubble tea, according to local foodies and Yelpers. Don't know what bubble tea is? Here's a quick rundown: Bubble tea is an international drink that originates from Taiwan, most say it was developed in the 1980s, that is made from tea, milk, fruits, and sugar, plenty of sugar, tapioca, and…
Woman Accused Of Stealing $2,500 From Staples In Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Stealing $2,500 From Staples In Northern Westchester
Woman Accused Of Stealing $2,500 From Staples In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester woman was allegedly caught stealing more than $2,500 from a business through fraudulent refunds. Octavia Johnson, age 37, of Mount Kisco, was arrested at the Staples on Noth Bedford Road on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and charged with grand larceny. According to the Westchester County Police, Johnson was caught after loss prevention staff provided documentation alleging she stole more than $2,500 through fraudulent refund transactions. She is due in Mount Kisco Court on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Northern Westchester Native Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42 Northern Westchester Native Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42
Northern Westchester Native Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42 A Hudson Valley woman who died at the age of 42 is being remembered as a hard-working registered nurse. Dutchess County resident Jennifer Lynn Pinto, of Wappingers Falls, died at her home on Friday, Aug. 26, according to her obituary. She was born in Mount Kisco and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls. She also graduated with a degree in nursing from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, her obituary said.  "She worked as registered nurse at Wingate at Ulster in Highland," her obituary reads. "She was a hard worker and enjoyed reading." Pint…
26-Year-Old Accused Of Placing Surveillance Cameras In Bedroom Of Northern Westchester Home 26-Year-Old Accused Of Placing Surveillance Cameras In Bedroom Of Northern Westchester Home
26-Year-Old Accused Of Placing Surveillance Cameras In Bedroom Of Northern Westchester Home A 26-year-old was charged with eavesdropping after investigators reported that he hid surveillance cameras in the master bedroom of a Northern Westchester home. Melvin Perez-Lopez, of Mount Kisco, was arrested on Friday, July 15, following an investigation, according to a report from the Town of Bedford Police Department on Wednesday, July 27. On Tuesday, April 19, a homeowner in Bedford Hills reported finding two covert surveillance cameras that were hidden in their master bedroom while they were away, police said. Investigators studied the cameras and their contents, conducted interviews…
Man Nabbed For Northern Westchester Hit-Run Crash That Injures Woman Man Nabbed For Northern Westchester Hit-Run Crash That Injures Woman
Man Nabbed For Northern Westchester Hit-Run Crash That Injures Woman A man was nabbed after he struck a pedestrian with a van he was driving and fled from the scene in the area, authorities said. The incident occurred in Northern Westchester at 8:15 a.m., Friday, July 22 in Mount Kisco, at Main Street and Bedford Road (Route 117). The woman who was crossing the street in front of Northern Westchester Hospital Center was struck by a white van, which immediately turned on to South Bedford Road and fled eastbound into Bedford, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was aided at the scene…
Man Slashed During Fight Over iPhone In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Slashed During Fight Over iPhone In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Slashed During Fight Over iPhone In Northern Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester resident was arrested after allegedly slashing a man in the leg and stealing his cell phone. The incident took place in Mount Kisco around 5 p.m., Sunday, July 18 at Leonard Park. The victim called the Westchester County Police to report that he had been in an argument at Leonard Park with a man he knows over damage to that man’s cell phone, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. During the argument, the victim was slashed with a knife on one of his knees and his iPhone was taken from him, O'Leary said. Rolando Abzun-Sanabria, age 48, of M…
Career Healthcare Worker From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 64 Career Healthcare Worker From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 64
Career Healthcare Worker From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 64 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who spent his career working in healthcare has died at age 64. Dutchess County resident Gregg Ralph Felice, of Pawling, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, at his home in Pawling, according to his obituary. He was born in Mount Kisco and grew up in Cross River. During his time as a student at John Jay High School, he played football and baseball, his obituary said. Felice also attended Dean Junior College and earned an undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz and a master's degree from Adelphi University, his obituary said.  "He spent his career in …
Northern Westchester Native Known For Fashion Expertise Dies At 33 Northern Westchester Native Known For Fashion Expertise Dies At 33
Northern Westchester Native Known For Fashion Expertise Dies At 33 A woman who was born in Northern Westchester County and was known for her fashion expertise has died from brain cancer at the age of 33. Shelby Brooke Kennedy died on Monday, June 27, according to her obituary. Kennedy was born in Mount Kisco, and she attended R.C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls, her obituary said.  She went on to graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology. "She used her expertise in the fashion industry to create the 'Glio Leo' brand, a brand dedicated to raising awareness and funding for those fighting the battle against glioblastoma," her obit…
Martha Stewart's Sold-Out Tag Sale To Evolve Into Auction In Northern Westchester Martha Stewart's Sold-Out Tag Sale To Evolve Into Auction In Northern Westchester
Martha Stewart's Sold-Out Tag Sale To Evolve Into Auction In Northern Westchester Following the overwhelming success of her “Great American Tag Sale” in Northern Westchester, Martha Stewart is upping the ante and will be auctioning off truckloads of her personal belongings for charity at an auction. In late April, the businesswoman, writer, and television personality hosted her first of its kind two-day tag sale at her home in the hamlet of Katonah, with tickets going for $250 apiece that were sold out within minutes, and sales benefitting the Martha Stewart Center for Living at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Due to the proceeds raised during the initial sal…
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in New York. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including an expanding number of locations in New York. According…
Longtime Northern Westchester Store Sees Positive Response After Move To New Location Longtime Northern Westchester Store Sees Positive Response After Move To New Location
Longtime Northern Westchester Store Sees Positive Response After Move To New Location A Northern Westchester store that spent decades at its previous location is seeing positive reactions from customers to its new space. Calico, a decorative fabric and custom design services retailer, made the move from its historic Mount Kisco location to a new space in Chappaqua in December, with an official grand opening event in January. The new store is located at the Chappaqua Crossing shopping center at 480 Bedford Road. According to Jan Jessup, who works in the company's marketing and merchandising department, Calico first began serving the Mount Kisco market in 1948 and s…