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Covid-19 $14.7M Scheme: New Rochelle Man Tried Stealing From Relief Program, Feds Say
Two men from Westchester and a Long Island woman face charges after participating in a more than $14 million scheme to steal from a program created to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal officials said.
New Rochelle resident Glenroy Walker, age 65, Mount Vernon resident Gary Wheeler, age 46, Freeport resident Sherril Baez, age 50, and three others are charged with scheming to steal more than $14 million from the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, June 6.
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Iconic Pizzeria Closes After 52 Years In Yonkers: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says
A pizzeria in Westchester that became a community staple for over half a century and became the setting of countless memories has closed as its owner prepares to enjoy retirement.
Raceway Pizza, located in Yonkers at 775 Yonkers Ave., has closed, owner Luigi Petrozza announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.
Petrozza, whose family began the restaurant in 1971, cited his retirement as the reason for the restaurant's closing.
"Working here with my mom and dad for many, many years...it's going to be sad, but it's time for me to just let go and do what I have to do now," Petrozza sai…
New Deli In Yonkers Blends Italian, Ecuadorian Influences
A newly-opened family-owned deli in Westchester County combines both Italian and Ecuadorian backgrounds.
On Monday, Oct. 24, the Snap Stop Food Bar, located in Yonkers at 19 Main Street, celebrated its grand opening, according to a Facebook post from the deli.
The deli is owned by a couple with both Italian and Ecuadorian heritage and sells items like grilled chicken, Italian sandwiches, fresh salads, and various desserts, the owners said in a video produced by the city of Yonkers.
The deli also sells candies from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, in addition to food and drink…
Pot Legalization, Climate Change, $4.6B Budget Surplus On MD Lawmakers' Agenda
Lawmakers are facing some controversial issues on the legislative agenda ahead of Jan. 12: The opening day of the 444th session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Among them, climate change and the legalization of recreational marijuana. They'll also have to decide how to manage a $4.6 billion budget surplus, which has been largely a result of federal pandemic aid.
Democrats, who are in control of the General Assembly, say they want to make upgrades to parks, bridges, schools, and information technology systems a priority.
Meanwhile, Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, is proposing what he…
Covid-19: 175th Dutchess County Fair Canceled For This Year
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in the closure of yet another staple, the Dutchess County Fair, for this year.
Fair officials announced on Wednesday, June 3, they had "made the incredibly emotional and difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Dutchess County Fair," due to concerns for the safety of the many guests.
The fair had been scheduled to take place from Tuesday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 30 at the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck.
The 175th Dutchess County Fair will return on August 24 -29, 2021, fair officials said.
“We explored all options," said Andy Imperati, president/…
Covid-19: Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade, One Of State's Largest, Canceled
The much-anticipated Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade, the second largest in the state that draws thousands of visitors, has been canceled due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus.
Hosted for the past 58 years in Pearl River by the Rockland County Ancient Order of the Hibernians, the decision to cancel the parade, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, was not made lightly, the AOH, said in a statement.
"This has not been an easy decision, but the health and safety of the community must always be the overriding priority," the AOH said. "However, the impact of canceling the pa…
