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Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA A 27-year-old man accused of brutally killing his mother inside their Westchester County home in July 2026 has been indicted on murder and weapons charges, prosecutors said.  Scarsdale resident Chester Green, 27, was arraigned on Wednesday, Oct. 14, before Westchester County Court Judge Melissa Loehr on charges of second-degree murder and three counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. The charges stem from the death of his mother, Marian Green, 71, who prosecutors said was repeatedly beaten and stabbed inside…
Major Repaving Projects Coming To Routes 133, 100B In Ossining, New Castle, Greenburgh Major Repaving Projects Coming To Routes 133, 100B In Ossining, New Castle, Greenburgh Major Repaving Projects Coming To Routes 133, 100B In Ossining, New Castle, Greenburgh
Major Repaving Projects Coming To Routes 133, 100B In Ossining, New Castle, Greenburgh Two heavily traveled Westchester County roadways are set to receive long-awaited upgrades as part of New York State’s expanded Hudson Valley paving program. The New York State Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing sections of Routes 133 and 100B next year — a move local officials say will make travel safer, smoother, and more resilient for thousands of daily commuters.  “New York is paving our roads and giving drivers a smoother journey at a faster pace than ever,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The plan includes a 2.5-mile section of Route 133 between Ple…
Harrisburg Chief Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies Harrisburg Chief Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies Harrisburg Chief Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies
Harrisburg Chief Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies Harrisburg Chief Equity and Compliance Officer Karl Singleton Jr., a 2025 candidate for city council, died at his home on Friday, March 15, city officials confirmed. Singleton, a 52-year-old Newark, New Jersey native, dedicated his life to public service, making a lasting impact on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s government and community. His sudden passing sent shockwaves through local government and advocacy circles. Mayor Wanda Williams and Communications Director Mischelle Moyer confirmed his death to PennLive on Friday. Moyer said he died around 1:45 p.m. His cause and manner of death wer…
Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Baltimore Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Baltimore Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Baltimore Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack
Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Baltimore Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack A Federal Hill man’s life was changed forever after a vicious, unprovoked attack by a group of teens left him permanently blind in one eye—and the suspects remain free. John Berardi, 33, was just blocks from home, carrying a pizza in late November, when three juveniles armed with metal poles and broomsticks ambushed him, according to a GoFundMe started by his fiancée this week. Hoping to avoid confrontation, Berardi handed over his dinner without hesitation, but instead of leaving, one of the suspects swung a metal pole at his face, fracturing his nose, splitting open his forehead, and caus…
Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide
Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide Following the death of a 32-year-old woman who jumped from a high floor at a Hudson Valley mall, a petition has been started to urge the shopping center to add protective barriers to prevent such incidents. Related: Rockland Woman, 32, Jumps To Death From Upper Floor Of Palisades Center Mall In West Nyack The unidentified woman's death occurred in Rockland County around 2:45 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack. After the news reported the suicide, Rockland County resident Shannon Harding said something had to be done. "I started the petition as a …
Maywood Police: How Are We Doing? Maywood Police: How Are We Doing? Maywood Police: How Are We Doing?
Maywood Police: How Are We Doing? Maywood residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6. THE NUMBER: 201-845-2900 ext. 138 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects of the Maywood Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services,” Chief Terence Kenny sai…
Flags Flown Half-Mast For Beloved Former Historical Society President From Port Chester Flags Flown Half-Mast For Beloved Former Historical Society President From Port Chester Flags Flown Half-Mast For Beloved Former Historical Society President From Port Chester
Flags Flown Half-Mast For Beloved Former Historical Society President From Port Chester A village in Westchester is flying all flags at half-mast to honor a beloved resident who dedicated her life to public service and helping those most in need.  Flags in Port Chester will be flown at half-mast from sunrise on Monday, March 27 until sunset on Tuesday, March 28 to honor Goldie Solomon, who died in March at the age of 96, Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino announced.  Solomon, who once served as both the president and vice president of the Port Chester Historical Society, was known throughout the village as being an outspoken advocate for first responders and the vil…
River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism' River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism' River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism'
River Vale PD Recognized By Chiefs Association For 'Clarity, Transparency, Professionalism' River Vale police met the highest standards of law enforcement when it received accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. NJSACOP is a statewide, independent credentialing body that analyzes the operational effectiveness and clarity of a police department’s policies and procedures. Although about 570 law enforcement agencies in the state are eligible for law enforcement accreditation, only 43% are accredited. River Vale police began the process, which can take up to two years to complete, in March of 2021. “It was a team effort,” said River Vale Police D…
Little Ferry Police: How Are We Doin'? Little Ferry Police: How Are We Doin'? Little Ferry Police: How Are We Doin'?
Little Ferry Police: How Are We Doin'? Little Ferry residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period from 9 to 11 a.m. March 3. THE NUMBER: (201) 641-2798 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects of the Little Ferry Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services” during a visit that same d…
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Fundraiser: 'Break The Hold' Honors Son, Shines Light On Suicide, Depression, Mental Illness Fundraiser: 'Break The Hold' Honors Son, Shines Light On Suicide, Depression, Mental Illness Fundraiser: 'Break The Hold' Honors Son, Shines Light On Suicide, Depression, Mental Illness
Fundraiser: 'Break The Hold' Honors Son, Shines Light On Suicide, Depression, Mental Illness A Westchester County family impacted by the tragedy of their son's suicide is honoring him with an organization they founded to prevent the suffering of another family. The Break The Hold (BTH) Foundation - stands for “Break the Hold” on mental illness - was established two years ago by Brian and Jolina Halloran whose middle son, Brian Thomas Halloran, lost his life from depression and suicide on Jan. 23, 2018.  The second “Raise the Volume” BTH Foundation gala in association with the Mental Health Association of Westchester will b…