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Historic Tarrytown Lighthouse Reopens After Teen Vandalism Spree — With Security Measures Historic Tarrytown Lighthouse Reopens After Teen Vandalism Spree — With Security Measures
Historic Tarrytown Lighthouse Reopens After Teen Vandalism Spree — With Security Measures Public tours of a historic Westchester County lighthouse are set to resume this weekend, close to a year after vandalism forced the popular attraction to close.  Tours will reopen on Saturday, April 4, at the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County officials announced this week. The lighthouse had been closed since June 2025 following an arson and vandalism spree that caused significant damage and halted public access, as Daily Voice previously reported. The incident resulted in the arrest of four teenagers at the time.  Westchester County Police Departme…
Fourth Teen Charged In $100K Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester (UPDATE) Fourth Teen Charged In $100K Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester (UPDATE)
Fourth Teen Charged In $100K Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson Spree In Westchester (Update) This story has been updated.  Four teens have been charged and a fourth is being sought after a weekend arson and vandalism spree caused heavy damage to the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse in Westchester County, police said.  The arrests were announced Friday, June 6, by Westchester County Police, who said two suspects—Elvin Ayavaca, 18, of White Plains, and Richard Barrero, 19, of Harrison—were arraigned in Sleepy Hollow Village Court.  Each is charged with three felonies: third-degree arson, third-degree burglary, and second-degree criminal mischief.  A third suspect, …
PA Capitol Reopens For Tours PA Capitol Reopens For Tours
PA Capitol Reopens For Tours The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building has finally reopened to the public following a closure of 102 days due to COVID-19 and threats made following the US Capital Riots.Daily tours for groups of 10 people were allowed to resume as of Monday, March 22 in the Capitol Building. All three entrances were open including the main capitol entrance, the east wing and the north office building. The opening does not come without some changes: Due to COVID-19 all tours must be booked in advance online. 6 feet of distance between other tourists is required. The number of people on the elevator…