2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Port Chester: Police 2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Port Chester: Police
2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Port Chester: Police Two suspects who were part of a crew involved in several robberies were able to escape authorities after a chase in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday morning, July 2 around 1:30 a.m., when the New York City Police Department followed an alleged robbery crew from Queens on Interstate 95 North.  The vehicle containing the suspects eventually entered Port Chester, where the occupants then stopped and tried running away from officers on foot, according to the Port Chester Police Department.  Two of the suspects were immediately caught and placed into cus…
Man Charged With Approaching Children Walking To School In Port Chester Man Charged With Approaching Children Walking To School In Port Chester
Man Charged With Approaching Children Walking To School In Port Chester A 31-year-old man faces charges after approaching children walking to an elementary school in Westchester, police said.  The arrest stemmed from a complaint made to Port Chester Police by the John F. Kennedy Elementary School administration detailing that an unknown man had been approaching schoolchildren on Olivia Street.  The department then investigated this complaint and began surveilling the area. They soon saw a man approach a child, engage in small talk with her, and offer to walk with her, according to police.  The girl then continued on her way to school and ignored…
Car Crashes Into Residence, Causes Structural Damage In Rye Brook Car Crashes Into Residence, Causes Structural Damage In Rye Brook
Car Crashes Into Residence, Causes Structural Damage In Rye Brook A residence in Westchester suffered structural damage after a car jumped a curb and crashed into it, fire officials said.  The incident happened on Friday, June 23 around 1 p.m., when firefighters from both the Port Chester and Rye Brook fire departments were sent to 43 Avon Circle in Rye Brook on a report of a car crashing into a building.  Once crews arrived at the scene, they determined that a vehicle had jumped the curb and crashed into the two-story residence, which had been occupied at the time.  Soon, firefighters found structural damage in the building's basement and…
New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say
New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say A 21-year-old man who was already out on bail on sex crime charges from a Long Island incident has been charged with assaulting a teenage girl in a Westchester public park, police said.  Port Chester resident Richard A. Olmino, age 21, has been arrested in connection with an assault that happened on Friday, June 23 around midnight at Rye Town Park on Forest Avenue between Dearborn Avenue and Oakland Beach Avenue, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Sunday, June 25.  Earlier Report - 16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted At Park In Rye: Suspect At Large On the …
Man Attacks Officer Near Prom Photo Shoot In Port Chester, Fights 2 More After Release: Police Man Attacks Officer Near Prom Photo Shoot In Port Chester, Fights 2 More After Release: Police
Man Attacks Officer Near Prom Photo Shoot In Port Chester, Fights 2 More After Release: Police A 25-year-old man faces numerous charges after attacking three officers in two unprovoked incidents in Westchester, including one that happened in front of a prom photo shoot, police said. Both incidents happened in Port Chester on both Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21, and consisted of unprovoked violent attacks on police officers in the village, according to the Port Chester Police Department.  The first of the incidents happened on Tuesday night when a 25-year-old man charged an officer while he was engaged in traffic duty near a prom photoshoot at Lyon Park.  After ta…
Erratic Driving: 23-Year-Old With Revoked License Nabbed In Yorktown, Police Say Erratic Driving: 23-Year-Old With Revoked License Nabbed In Yorktown, Police Say
Erratic Driving: 23-Year-Old With Revoked License Nabbed In Yorktown, Police Say A 23-year-old man has landed in hot water after allegedly driving erratically on a main road in Northern Westchester while drunk with a revoked license, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Monday, June 12 just before 5 p.m., when Yorktown Police received a report of an erratic driver on Route 35 who had turned onto Route 202.  Upon arriving at the area, officers witnessed the vehicle allegedly veer out of its lane three separate times before pulling it over. Inside, authorities identified 23-year-old Port Chester resident Joseph Cuadros as the driver and discovere…
String Of Vehicle Arsons: Early Morning Incidents Under Investigation In Port Chester String Of Vehicle Arsons: Early Morning Incidents Under Investigation In Port Chester
String Of Vehicle Arsons: Early Morning Incidents Under Investigation In Port Chester Authorities have begun an investigation after multiple suspicious vehicle fires erupted in the same area in a village in Westchester.  The investigation stemmed from two vehicle fires on Sunday morning, June 11 around 4 a.m. that occurred in Port Chester in the area of Spring Street, according to Port Chester Police.  The fires have since been deemed "very concerning" by the department, which is currently in the early stages of "aggressively" investigating them, they announced on Sunday.  Any residents in the area who may have seen any suspicious activity or have any videos …
'Best Classic Slice Out There': Riverside's Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far 'Best Classic Slice Out There': Riverside's Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far
'Best Classic Slice Out There': Riverside's Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far The best place to get a fresh New York slice appears to be in Fairfield County, guests have declared. Greenwich Pizzeria, located at 1072 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside, offers dozens of specialty pies, salads, and create-your-own dishes using “only fresh ingredients,” its website states. The eatery offers the "best classic slice out there," according to a Yelp review by Mike G. of East Brunswick, NJ.  “I eat pizza five days a week and have been to every top pizza place from NJ, NY, and CT to across Europe and Asia,” wrote Jim M. of Stamford, citing Greenwich as the “best” pizza in…
Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Port Chester Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Port Chester
Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Port Chester A raging two-alarm Memorial Day blaze that tore through a Westchester residence left two firefighters injured and the building's roof severely damaged.  The incident began on Monday, May 29 just before 1:45 p.m., when firefighters were dispatched to a home in Port Chester on West William Street that had caught on fire, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Once they arrived at the scene, firefighters found heavy flames coming from the rear of the residence and entered through the front door to search for any occupants. Luckily, the search proved to be negative and no one…
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve 61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve After months of training, more than 60 new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley.  The 61 new officers graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held on Friday, May 26 at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center.  There, they received their diplomas before a packed audience, marking the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of training that required them to master the physical and academic demands of the academy.  County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins,…
Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In New Rochelle Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In New Rochelle
Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In New Rochelle Those hoping to get into shape in time for summer may want to check out an all-new gym that just opened in Westchester.  LA Fitness, located in New Rochelle at 75 Nardozzi Pl., is now open to members looking to improve their health, Simone Development Companies and G&S Investors announced on Monday, May 8.  The more than 36,000-square-foot gym, located near both Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, features amenities like a 25-yard three-lane lap pool, a whirlpool spa, locker rooms with both showers and saunas, a group exercise studio, and even an indoor c…
Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester
Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester Fans of celebrity chef Guy Fieri will soon be able to catch him showcasing the flavors of a beloved Westchester restaurant on one of his popular television shows.  Fieri was seen filming an episode of his popular show, "Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives," on Friday afternoon, May 19 at Port Chester's Rinconcito Salvadoreño located at 20 Broad St., village officials said.  The upcoming episode will feature the family-owned Salvadoran eatery, which first opened in Jamaica, Queens, and is known for serving authentic Central-American cuisine such as pupusa, a thick griddle cake filled with…