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12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List
A dozen businesses across Westchester County have earned national recognition for their rapid growth, with one local company ranking among the top 100 fastest-growing privately held businesses in the country. The 12 Westchester-based companies were named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks America's fastest-growing privately held companies. The businesses, based in communities ranging from Yonkers and New Rochelle to South Salem and Mount Kisco, were recently honored by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development and the Westchester County Industrial Development Ag…
Harrison, NY
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Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Harrison
A Tesla driver lost control and struck another vehicle on I-95 in Westchester County, setting off a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash that sent a woman to the hospital and blocked lanes during the morning commute, police said. The crash happened onI-95 South between Exits 19 and 18B in Harrison on Friday, Nov. 6, according to New York State Police. The incident was first reported around 7:45 a.m., according to 511NY. State Police said a 48-year-old Valley Stream man was driving a 2022 Tesla in the center lane when he lost control and struck a vehicle traveling in the left lane.…
Suffern, NY
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$60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Dealer's Subaru Outback In Ramapo: AG
A Hudson Valley drug dealer was arrested after prosecutors said more than two kilograms of cocaine worth $60,000 were found hidden inside a secret compartment in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Rockland County. Newburgh resident David A. Herring III, 49, was arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation spanning Westchester, Rockland, and Orange counties, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. According to James, Herring transported cocaine from Westchester County through Rockland County to Orange County, where investigato…
Yonkers, NY
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$10K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder More Than 5 Years After Yonkers Shooting
More than five years after a man was shot and killed on a Westchester County street, police are offering a $10,000 reward in hopes of finally identifying his killer. The Yonkers Police Department announced the reward on Friday, Nov. 6, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Guy Van Lew. He was fatally shot on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. near the intersection of Spruce Street and Cliff Street in Yonkers, according to police, who posted surveillance video of the incident on their social m…
White Plains, NY
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Hidden Phone Found Recording Inside Bathroom At White Plains Bar — Man, 27, Charged, Cops Say
A 27-year-old Rockland County man is facing a felony charge after a patron at a popular Westchester County bar discovered a hidden cellphone recording people inside a bathroom, police said. The events leading to the arrest began at the Brazen Fox in White Plains at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, the White Plains Department of Public Safety announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. Officers assigned to the city's bar detail responded after a patron discovered a concealed mobile phone recording people inside a unisex bathroom at the establishment, police said. Following…
Pearl River, NY
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'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country. "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District. The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…
Harrison, NY
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Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help
A 16-year-old Westchester County high school student is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while helping clean up after a community fundraiser, prompting an outpouring of support for his family. Julian, a student at Harrison High School, was critically injured while volunteering after a community Fall Festival fundraiser, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by Amy Zhang on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He is now being treated in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where he faces a long recovery that is expected to include five major surgeries involving his left leg,…
Mount Vernon, NY
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Mother, 10-Year-Old Daughter Hit By School Bus In Mount Vernon
A mother and her young daughter were struck by a school bus in Westchester County, but officials said they are expected to be okay. The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, when the mother and her 10-year-old daughter were crossing West 3rd Street in Mount Vernon, according to city officials. The bus had been turning after a stop sign when it struck them, officials said. They both sustained minor injuries and complained of pain. They were taken to a local hospital to be evaluated, according to the city.
Greenburgh, NY
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New Sushi Restaurant Opens In Greenburgh, Offering 50 Percent Off Deal
Sushi lovers in Westchester County have a new spot to try, complete with a half-price grand opening deal. Mikado is opening at 214 East Hartsdale Ave. in Hartsdale, near the Metro-North train station, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4. To celebrate, the restaurant will offer 50 percent off starting Monday, Nov. 9. The Japanese restaurant, which began as a small sushi takeout business in 2010, also has locations throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The restaurant's dinner menu features sushi…
White Plains, NY
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New Chick-fil-A Opening In White Plains — And Customers Wearing Cow Spots Get Free Food
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is opening in Westchester County this week, and customers who dress like cows during its first day in business can score free food to celebrate. The restaurant will open at 20 Tarrytown Rd. in White Plains on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 a.m., the company announced. To mark the occasion, Chick-fil-A is hosting a "Moove-In Party" offering a free entrée or kid's meal to anyone who visits on opening day wearing cow spots. Customers can participate by wearing anything from a full cow costume to a simple cow-spotted accessory, according to t…
White Plains, NY
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Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County
Paper ballots cast in Westchester County during an Election Day voting machine failure will begin being counted on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, election officials announced. The Westchester County Board of Elections will begin counting the ballots at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, after widespread scanner problems prevented voting machines from accepting paper ballots across the county on Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to the Board of Elections, the ballots were secured after polls closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday and were being transported under police supervision from polling places to the boa…
Pearl River, NY
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Election 2026: Cait Conley Wins Key Race For NY-17 Congressional Seat, Defeats Mike Lawler
Polls are now closed, and a winner has emerged in the closely watched race for New York's 17th District congressional seat. Democrat Cait Conley has been declared the winner of the hotly contested race after Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler conceded a little after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, ABC7 reported. The race was between Lawler, who was seeking a third term representing the district, and Democrat Cait Conley, a combat veteran and former national security official. As of 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Conley was leading with 133,219 votes, or 51.78 percent, wh…
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Valhalla (
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A stretch of a busy Westchester County road has been closed as authorities investigate a crash. The closure affects Columbus Avenue in Valhalla between Columbus Avenue Elementary School and the Rosehill Shopping Center, the Valhalla Fire Department said just before 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Firefighters are urging drivers to find alternate routes. Unconfirmed emergency scanner reports suggest the incident involved a motorcycle, although authorities have not officially confirmed this. More information about the crash has not yet been released. This is a develop…
White Plains, NY
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Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies
Low-income senior homeowners in Westchester County could soon see a larger break on their property taxes under a newly signed law that increases exemptions to as much as 65 percent. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed the legislation, which will expand property tax relief for eligible seniors earning less than $47,000 annually, county officials announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Under the new law, qualifying seniors will be eligible for exemptions of up to 65 percent on the county portion of their property tax bills, an increase from the previous maximum exemption of 50 pe…
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Valhalla
A brush fire sparked by downed, burning electrical wires spread up a hillside toward homes in a Westchester County neighborhood before firefighters brought it under control. The fire broke out near 42 Columbus Ave. in Valhalla at around 10:20 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Valhalla Fire Department. Firefighters responding to reports of downed wires and flames arrived to find a brush fire spreading uphill toward nearby houses. Valhalla fire crews soon responded, and firefighters from the North White Plains Fire Department were also called in to help contain the fla…
Chappaqua, NY
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16-Year-Old Hospitalized After Hundreds Of Teens Attend 2 Massive Parties In New Castle
Two massive parties involving hundreds of underage attendees in a Westchester County town left a 16-year-old hospitalized and neighboring property damaged, prompting a warning from police. The gatherings happened in New Castle over the Halloween weekend of Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, according to an advisory issued by New Castle Police Chief James D. Carroll on Monday, Nov. 2. Police said both parties involved hundreds of underage individuals, with one of the gatherings resulting in a 16-year-old being taken to a hospital and damage to nearby property. Authoritie…
Pearl River, NY
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Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report
US Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection campaign has reportedly revoked press credentials for Bloomberg journalists after the outlet published a report about a lawsuit accusing the campaign and several consulting firms of mistreating political canvassers. The move came on Monday, Nov. 2, just one day before Election Day, as the Republican congressman faces Democratic challenger Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District, which includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess. According to Semafor Media Editor Max Tani, Lawler's campaign informed Bl…
Yonkers, NY
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Ballot Scanners Fail Across Westchester County On Election Day, Officials Say
Voters throughout a county in New York faced issues with their paper ballots not being accepted on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3 — which might impact the results of a high-stakes race that could help decide which party takes control of Congress. The issue was reported in Westchester County, NY, with the county's Board of Elections saying they were "aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County," the county said in a statement. Westchester County is part of New York's 17th congressional dis…
Mount Vernon, NY
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13-Year-Old Mount Vernon Boy Missing For Nearly Week, Police Say
Police in Westchester County are asking for the public's help in finding a 13-year-old boy who has been missing for nearly a week. Micah Ellington, 13, was last seen at around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to a missing youth alert issued by the Mount Vernon Police Department on Monday, Nov. 2. Police described Ellington as standing 5-foot-9 and weighing around 135 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black pullover hoodie, a navy and yellow undershirt, and blue striped pajama pants. His footwear at the time of his disappearance is unknown. Anyone who …
Yonkers, NY
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Man Accused Of Threatening To 'Crucify' Yonkers Cops Gets Deal To Avoid Prosecution: Feds
A man accused of threatening to kill police officers and a Westchester County mayor ahead of a St. Patrick's Day parade could avoid federal prosecution under a new agreement that places him under strict supervision for a year. Yonkers resident Ridon Kola, who was arrested in March 2023 after allegedly making repeated threats against Yonkers Police officers and Mayor Mike Spano, entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors on Thursday, Oct. 29. The agreement, filed in federal court on Friday, Oct. 30, allows Kola to avoid further prosecu…
White Plains, NY
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Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread
Dry conditions and gusty winds on Friday, Oct. 30, could cause fires to spread quickly across the Hudson Valley, prompting a warning from weather forecasters. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, warning of an elevated risk of fire spread across four counties through the late morning and afternoon. The alert covers Rockland, Putnam, Orange, and Westchester counties, with both northern and southern Westchester included in the affected area. According to forecasters, the increased fire danger is being driven by a comb…
Peekskill, NY
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Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Peekskill: District
Police are investigating a concerning incident at a Westchester County elementary school after a man in a white sedan approached a staff member and asked them to get into his vehicle, district officials said. The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 30, at Oakside Elementary School on Decatur Avenue in Peekskill, according to an announcement from the Peekskill City School District. District officials said the man approached a school employee in a white sedan and asked the staff member to get inside. The employee refused and reported the encounter, prompting an investigation by the P…
Harrison, NY
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Woman Who Stole Over $130K From Two Past Employers In Westchester Gets Prison Time
A New Jersey woman who admitted to stealing more than $130,000 from two Westchester County, NY businesses where she worked will spend time in state prison and will be ordered to repay the money, prosecutors said. Michelle Pennant, 48, of Paterson, New Jersey, was sentenced to one and a half to three years in state prison on Wednesday, Oct. 28, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced. The sentence was handed down by Westchester County Court Judge Erin McGoey after Pennant pleaded guilty in June to stealing from a construction company and a home decorating busi…
Scarsdale, NY
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Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Scarsdale
Pickleball enthusiasts in Westchester County have a new place to play year-round, as a 22,000-square-foot indoor facility has opened in a former Buy Buy Baby store. The Picklr Scarsdale, located at 1019 Central Park Ave. in Greenburgh, officially opened on Saturday, Oct. 17, and will celebrate with a grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m., Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The new club features eight dedicated indoor pickleball courts, including a championship-sized court, along with professional-grade playing surfaces, a pro …
Yonkers, NY
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$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Yonkers
A new $60 million apartment building has been completed in a Westchester County downtown, bringing dozens of affordable homes, retail space, and a restaurant. The development, located at 36-38 Main St. in Yonkers and known as The St. Clair, features 76 affordable apartments in a 10-story building that has been completed as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Developed by MacQuesten Development, the mixed-use property includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income. It was first…
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K
A Westchester County convenience store was the scene of a purchase that made someone over $16,000 richer. A winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $16,643, was sold at the 1132 Convenience Store, located at 1132 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket matched all five numbers in the Monday, Oct. 26, midday drawing, making it a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 2 8 20 22 36. Lottery officials did not say whether a winner came forward.
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Sergeant Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Crash On Taconic In Mount Pleasant Gets Prison
A former NYPD sergeant from Orange County will spend time in prison for driving drunk in the wrong direction on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, killing a 61-year-old doorman who was heading home from work. Warwick resident Tiffany Howell, 48, was sentenced to four to 12 years in state prison on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in connection with the death of Manuel Boitel, 61, of Peekskill, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced. Howell, who was an off-duty NYPD sergeant at the time of the crash, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and secon…
Peekskill, NY
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SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Peekskill, Stopping Trains
An SUV crashed through a fence and ended up stuck on railroad tracks in Westchester County, forcing authorities to halt approaching trains. The incident happened at the intersection of Main Street and North Water Street in Peekskill at around 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to Peekskill Police Chief Adam Renwick. Officers responding to reports of a vehicle on the tracks found a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe that had crashed through a fence and become stuck. With the SUV blocking the tracks, authorities stopped approaching trains to prevent a collision. Officers then …
New Rochelle, NY
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Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Caught With Loaded Gun In New Rochelle: Police
A wrong-way driver was caught driving while intoxicated on a Westchester County street — and was also found with an illegally possessed loaded gun, police said. New Rochelle resident Jamell Green, 43, was arrested after an officer saw a vehicle going the wrong way on Division Street in New Rochelle around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The officer pulled the vehicle over and determined that Green was driving while intoxicated, police said. He was then taken into custody without incident. However, the arrest took anoth…
Yonkers, NY
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Man Throws Liquor Bottle At School Bus Window, Injuring 4-Year-Old In Yonkers: Police
A 4-year-old boy was injured when a man threw a glass liquor bottle at a school bus in Westchester County, shattering a window and leaving the child with cuts to his head and face, police said. The incident happened near 167 Linden St. in Yonkers at around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, according to the Yonkers Police Department. Officers responding to a report of an assault found a 4-year-old boy suffering from cuts to his head and above one of his eyes. An investigation found that a man had thrown a glass liquor bottle at a school bus window, causing the glass to shatter a…
Rye, NY
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Car Stolen From Rye Resident, Seen Leaving City: Police
Police are warning residents to keep their cars locked after a vehicle was reported stolen overnight in a Westchester County community. The theft happened in Rye on Tuesday, Oct. 27, when a resident reported their vehicle stolen. It was later seen leaving the city at around 3:45 a.m., the City of Rye Police Department announced. The resident had left their keys inside the car, police said. The department did not say where the car was stolen from. However, they reminded residents to lock their car doors, take keys or key fobs out of the vehicle, and to remove valuables. "T…
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