Pleasantville, NY
News
Truck Slams Into Bridge On Saw Mill River Parkway In Pleasantville, Causes Lane Closures Truck Slams Into Bridge On Saw Mill River Parkway In Pleasantville, Causes Lane Closures
Truck Slams Into Bridge On Saw Mill River Parkway In Pleasantville, Causes Lane Closures A truck caused temporary traffic delays in Northern Westchester when it found itself on a parkway not quite meant for it and slammed into a bridge.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, July 19, when a 13-foot-tall tractor-trailer traveling on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Pleasantville slammed into an 8-foot 8-inch tall bridge at Bedford Road, according to Westchester County Police.  The crash caused the parkway to briefly close before the left lane was reopened, allowing traffic to slowly pass.  The crash caused traffic delays on the Saw Mill River Parkway as the …

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Mount Pleasant Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Mount Pleasant
Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Mount Pleasant A family-run restaurant in Northern Westchester known for its delicious, traditional Italian cuisine has announced that it will be opening a second location.  Chatterbox Restaurant & Bar, which already has a location in Pleasantville, will be opening a new location in Hawthorne at 58 Saw Mill River Rd. in Fall 2023, the restaurant announced on Sunday, July 2.  The Pleasantville eatery, run by the Pandolfo family and located at 75 Cooley St., is known for traditional Italian dishes like eggplant parmesan, chicken scarapriello, and Penne pasta served with homemade vodka sauce.  Addition…

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by Ben Crnic
Mamaroneck, NY
Business
Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Larchmont: 'We've Had Incredible Time' Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Larchmont: 'We've Had Incredible Time'
Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Larchmont: 'We've Had Incredible Time' Although a popular eatery in Westchester will soon be closing, customers will still have some time to make their last few visits, as the business has been granted a lease extension by the building's owner.  Vintage 1891 Kitchen, located in Larchmont at 2098 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), is set to close on Monday, July 31 after more than 12 years in business, the owners announced on social media.  In their announcement, the owners said they are "truly sad" to be closing the chapter on their restaurant.  "We’ve had an incredible time here as we’ve made so many friends we now call…

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by Ben Crnic
Pleasantville, NY
News
White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored
White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored An NCAA Championship-winning women's lacrosse team from a college in Northern Westchester got to experience the trip of a lifetime when their accomplishment was recognized at the White House.  The Pleasantville-based Pace University women's lacrosse team, which won the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship on Sunday, May 21 after beating No. 1-ranked West Chester University 19-9, was honored at the White House on Monday, June 12 along with college athletes from across the country. The team was recognized along with 47 other teams from all three NCAA divisions on the White House's…

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by Ben Crnic
Pleasantville, NY
News
Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville
Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville Officials are warning residents to take precautions after a black bear was sighted multiple times near a university campus in Northern Westchester.  The sightings occurred in the village of Pleasantville on Choate Lane near the campus of Pace University, Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Wednesday, June 7.  In response to the sightings, Fulgenzi warned residents to take the following precautions to avoid attracting the bear again:  Removing bird feeders; Keeping pet food inside; Keeping garbage containers inside. According to the New York S…

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by Ben Crnic
Ossining, NY
Schools
Ossining Public School District Names Interim Superintendent Ossining Public School District Names Interim Superintendent
Ossining Public School District Names Interim Superintendent As a Northern Westchester school district's superintendent prepares to take over at a neighboring village, officials have named his temporary replacement.  Mary Fox-Alter will take over as Interim Superintendent of the Ossining Union Free School District beginning on Saturday, July 1, district officials announced.  She will replace Raymond Sanchez, who will depart to begin leading the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns on the same date.  Earlier Report - Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District The former superintendent of th…

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by Ben Crnic
Pleasantville, NY
Obituaries
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 A Northern Westchester native is being remembered for her love for her family and dogs, her passion for dentistry, and her indomitable spirit.  Putnam County resident Lisa D'Agostino of Mahopac died on Monday, May 15 at the age of 37, according to her obituary.  Born in 1985, D'Agostino grew up in Pleasantville as the youngest of five children. She went on to follow a passion for dental hygiene and worked in dentistry for 20 years.  In addition to her work, D'Agostino could also often be found vacationing with friends and family, attending Justin Bieber concerts, h…

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by Ben Crnic
Pleasantville, NY
News
Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed
Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed A beloved independent theater in Northern Westchester has announced the completion of renovations that will make viewing experiences better for visitors.  The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, located at 364 Manville Rd. (Route 117), announced the completion of their refurbishment project on Monday, May 1, according to the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce.  The project, which was undertaken over the last few months, adds plush new seats, increased legroom and accessibility, new handrails, and updated hearing loop technology.  A video showing the extensive work and resulting chang…

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by Ben Crnic
Chappaqua, NY
Police & Fire
2 Hospitalized After Car Flips In 3-Vehicle Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Chappaqua 2 Hospitalized After Car Flips In 3-Vehicle Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Chappaqua
2 Hospitalized After Car Flips In 3-Vehicle Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Chappaqua A three-car crash on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester caused one vehicle to flip on its roof and left two people hospitalized.  The crash happened on Monday night, April 17 around 8 p.m. on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua near Route 120, and was started when a Toyota SUV driven by a 25-year-old Thornwood man was cut off by another vehicle, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. This caused the SUV to swerve into the left lane and sideswipe a Lexus SUV driven by a 71-year-old Pleasantville man and another vehicle …

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by Ben Crnic
Pelham, NY
Lifestyle
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $50,000 Sold In Pelham, Pleasantville Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $50,000 Sold In Pelham, Pleasantville
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $50,000 Sold In Pelham, Pleasantville Although lightning is said to never strike the same place twice, evidently the same rule does not apply to lottery winnings, as two lucky Westchester residents bought $50,000 tickets on the same day.  The two third-prize-winning Powerball tickets were sold for the drawing on Monday, April 17, and had four matching numbers in addition to the Powerball number, New York Lottery announced.  The two tickets were sold in both Pelham and Pleasantville at the following locations:  Pelham Plaza Gourmet Deli, located in Pelham at 605 Fifth Ave.; V&D Food and Gas, located in Pleas…

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by Ben Crnic
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
Woman Whose Alleged Shooting Threat Locked Down Bergen Fire & Oak ID'd As Westchester Resident Woman Whose Alleged Shooting Threat Locked Down Bergen Fire & Oak ID'd As Westchester Resident
Woman Whose Alleged Shooting Threat Locked Down Bergen Fire & Oak ID'd As Westchester Resident A woman who police said forced the temporary lockdown of a busy Bergen County restaurant during dinner this weekend was identified as a Westchester County resident. Diana Dealem-Calderon, 39, left Fire & Oak in Montvale after threatening to shoot someone during an argument, Police Chief Doug McDowell said. Montvale police took her into custody a little over a mile away at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton, with help from their law enforcement colleagues there, the chief said. No one was injured and no weapons were involved, but the incident did produce some anxious moments. The call initially…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
Woman Arrested After Shooting Threat Locks Down Popular Bergen County Restaurant Woman Arrested After Shooting Threat Locks Down Popular Bergen County Restaurant
Woman Arrested After Shooting Threat Locks Down Popular Bergen County Restaurant UPDATE: A woman who police said forced the temporary lockdown of a busy Bergen County restaurant during dinner this weekend was identified as a Westchester County resident. Diana Dealem-Calderon, 39, left Fire & Oak in Montvale after threatening to shoot someone during an argument, Police Chief Doug McDowell said. Montvale police took her into custody a little over a mile away at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton, with help from their law enforcement colleagues there, the chief said. No one was injured and no weapons were involved, but the incident did produce some anxious moments. The call i…

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by Jerry DeMarco