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Westchester County, NY

Yonkers, NY
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Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say
Hatchet-Wielding Man Tased After Confronting Officers Inside Yonkers Home, Cops Say A confrontation inside a Westchester County home ended when police used a Taser-like device to subdue a man who they said threatened officers with a large hatchet.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 13, when Yonkers Police officers responded to a residence after receiving a call from concerned family members, the department said on social media on Friday, Oct. 23.  The relatives had requested assistance because a family member was behaving erratically and holding what they described as a "cutting tool," police said. When officers entered the home, they said they found a …

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
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Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Harrison Coffee Shop Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Harrison Coffee Shop Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Harrison Coffee Shop
Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Harrison Coffee Shop A Westchester County coffee shop recently welcomed a familiar face from Madison Square Garden: New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson.  The Knicks point guard stopped by The Laughing Horse Coffee & Tea at 6 Purdy St. in Harrison, where he posed for a photo with a smiling employee.  The shop shared the picture on Facebook on Thursday morning, Oct. 22, celebrating another visit from the NBA standout. "The GREATS always run it back," the business wrote, adding, "They come for the coffee but stay for the vibes. Such a family of ⭐'s."  Brunson's appearance wasn't an isolated cel…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
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Man, 20, Killed On Sprain Brook Parkway After Getting Out Of Car In Greenburgh Man, 20, Killed On Sprain Brook Parkway After Getting Out Of Car In Greenburgh Man, 20, Killed On Sprain Brook Parkway After Getting Out Of Car In Greenburgh
Man, 20, Killed On Sprain Brook Parkway After Getting Out Of Car In Greenburgh A 20-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on a busy Westchester County parkway late Thursday night, Oct. 22, police said.  The fatal crash happened at around 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway near mile marker 7.0 in Greenburgh, New York State Police announced.  There, troopers responded to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian and confirmed that the incident was fatal.  Police found that the victim, a 20-year-old West Harrison man, had been driving a 2004 Volvo that struck the center guide ra…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
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Trucks Caught Illegally Dumping Construction Debris At Harrison Home, DEC Says Trucks Caught Illegally Dumping Construction Debris At Harrison Home, DEC Says Trucks Caught Illegally Dumping Construction Debris At Harrison Home, DEC Says
Trucks Caught Illegally Dumping Construction Debris At Harrison Home, DEC Says Two dump trucks were caught unloading contaminated fill containing bricks, asphalt, plastic, and lumber at a Westchester County home, leading to multiple environmental violations, state officials said.  The incident happened last month at a property in Harrison, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The investigation began when environmental conservation officers responded to an anonymous complaint about contaminated fill being dumped at the residence. When the officers arrived, they observed two tri-axle dump trucks unloading f…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In Yonkers: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In Yonkers: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In Yonkers: DA
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In Yonkers: DA A man accused of stabbing his 61-year-old father to death inside their Westchester County home before fleeing has been indicted on murder charges, prosecutors said.  Yonkers resident Rami Ahmad, 32, was arraigned on Thursday, Oct. 22, before Westchester County Court Judge George Fufidio in connection with the killing of his father, Hekmat Ahmad, 61, according to Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace.  Ahmad was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He pleaded not guilty and remains remanded to the Westcheste…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
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550 Gallons Of Stolen Cooking Oil Found In Van In New Rochelle: DEC 550 Gallons Of Stolen Cooking Oil Found In Van In New Rochelle: DEC 550 Gallons Of Stolen Cooking Oil Found In Van In New Rochelle: DEC
550 Gallons Of Stolen Cooking Oil Found In Van In New Rochelle: DEC Two people accused of stealing hundreds of gallons of used cooking oil in Westchester County were ticketed after environmental police discovered the van they used was also leaking a significant amount onto the ground, authorities said.   The incident happened on Monday, Sept. 28, in New Rochelle, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  The investigation began when the New Rochelle Police Department contacted an environmental conservation officer about two people suspected of stealing used cooking oil and transporting it in a…

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by Ben Crnic
Mamaroneck, NY
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Man Accused Of Stealing Money From Car In Mamaroneck Neighborhood Man Accused Of Stealing Money From Car In Mamaroneck Neighborhood Man Accused Of Stealing Money From Car In Mamaroneck Neighborhood
Man Accused Of Stealing Money From Car In Mamaroneck Neighborhood A 26-year-old man was arrested after police said surveillance footage captured him trying to enter a locked vehicle and stealing money from another car during an overnight crime spree in a Westchester County neighborhood. Mamaroneck resident Cristofer Colon was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 20, following an investigation into vehicle break-ins in the Village of Mamaroneck, the village's police department announced on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The investigation began after residential surveillance footage captured someone trying to open a locked vehicle and entering another vehicle on Gertrude Av…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Valhalla Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Valhalla Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Valhalla
Car Falls Down Rock Wall Into House, Another Vehicle In Valhalla Emergency crews had to use rescue tools to free a person trapped inside a vehicle that fell down a rock wall into a Westchester County home and onto another car.  The incident happened at around 7:12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the area of Adella Place in Valhalla, the Valhalla Fire Department said on Thursday, Oct. 22.  There, firefighters were dispatched to a report of a car that had crashed into a house. When the first emergency responders arrived, they found one vehicle that had fallen down a rock wall near a house and onto another car, the department said. The fa…

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by Ben Crnic
Ossining, NY
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off At Ossining High School, Students Dismissed Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off At Ossining High School, Students Dismissed Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off At Ossining High School, Students Dismissed
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off At Ossining High School, Students Dismissed Students at a Westchester County high school were sent home early after a carbon monoxide alarm was activated, prompting a response from firefighters.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Ossining High School, according to a communication sent to families by the Ossining Union Free School District.  School officials announced that all students would be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. because firefighters were still working to clear the building following the alarm's activation.  According to the communication, students who normally walk home will be allowed to do so.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At White Plains Gas Station — Here's Where $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At White Plains Gas Station — Here's Where $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At White Plains Gas Station — Here's Where
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At White Plains Gas Station — Here's Where Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a Westchester County gas station is set to become $50,000 richer.  The third-prize-winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold at the Gulf station located at 750 North Broadway in White Plains for the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, Oct. 17, New York Lottery officials announced. The White Plains ticket was one of two third-prize-winning Powerball tickets sold in New York for Saturday's drawing. The other $50,000 ticket was purchased at Giant Food Mart, located at 44 Park Ave. in Wellsville, Allegany County.  Lottery officials did not …

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers
Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Yonkers Police are searching for a passenger who they said punched a bus driver in the face in Westchester County after becoming angry that the bus's rear door did not open quickly enough.  The incident happened at around 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the intersection of McLean Avenue and South Broadway in Yonkers, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  O'Leary said the suspect was riding a Liberty Lines bus and waiting to exit when he became upset because the rear door was not opening fast enough. After getting off the bus, the man al…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In White Plains: DA Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In White Plains: DA Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In White Plains: DA
Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In White Plains: DA A 72-year-old Long Island man is facing 30 felony charges after prosecutors said he was caught with dozens of digital files depicting child sexual abuse while in Westchester County.  Richard Heumann, of New Hyde Park in Nassau County, was arraigned on Tuesday, Oct. 20, before Judge Robert Prisco in Westchester County Court, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced.  Heumann was indicted on 30 counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child.  According to prosecutors, Heumann allegedly possessed 30 separate digital files depicting children you…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Obituaries
Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In White Plains As Father Of 2 Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In White Plains As Father Of 2 Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In White Plains As Father Of 2
Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In White Plains As Father Of 2 A father of two who died in a crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester County is being remembered as a devoted family man as his community rallies to support his longtime partner and their children.  Jamil Wilson, 47, a lifelong White Plains resident and New York State Thruway Authority Maintenance Worker, was identified by New York State Police as the victim of the fatal crash on Interstate 287 on Monday, Oct. 19.  The crash was reported around 2:27 p.m. on westbound I-287 near Exit 6 for Broadway (Route 22) in White Plains, according to New York State Police. As Daily Voice p…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
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Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In New Rochelle: Police Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In New Rochelle: Police Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In New Rochelle: Police
Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In New Rochelle: Police A man was arrested after police responded to multiple complaints about illegal marijuana sales and other unlawful activity in front of a smoke shop in Westchester County, authorities said.  Yonkers resident Carlos Spady, 40, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, following an investigation in New Rochelle, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The events leading to Spady's arrest began at around 6 p.m., when officers responded to complaints from community members about suspected illegal activity in front of the Travel Smoke Shop at 12 Lockwood Ave. and near the …

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon
Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Mount Vernon A sanitation worker was stabbed multiple times while performing his duties in Westchester County.  The attack happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and North 7th Avenue in Mount Vernon, city officials said. The victim, an employee of the Mount Vernon Department of Public Works, was carrying out his regular sanitation duties when he was attacked by a suspect, according to the city. He reportedly suffered multiple stab wounds during the encounter. The injuries were described as non-life-threatening.  The victim was transported to a loca…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe is expanding across the Northeast with plans to open 40 new restaurants in New York and Connecticut. The fast-casual restaurant chain announced a new development agreement with franchisee Aurify Kingstar in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The deal will bring new locations to the Albany area, Westchester County, The Bronx, and western Connecticut. The first new cafe is expected to open in early 2027, but specific locations and opening dates haven't been announced. "New York and Connecticut represent tremendous growth opportunities for Tropical Smoothie Cafe and ref…

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by Chris Spiker
Cortlandt, NY
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Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Cortlandt Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Cortlandt Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Cortlandt
Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Cortlandt A Bronx man was arrested after trying to make a purchase using counterfeit $100 bills at a Home Depot store in Westchester County, police said.  Justin Melendez, 29, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Home Depot located at 3051 East Main St. in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 19. Troopers said they were alerted to a man suspected of trying to use counterfeit currency to pay for merchandise. An investigation later determined that Melendez had tried to complete a purchase using the fake $100 bills, police said.   He was arrested and charg…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In White Plains Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In White Plains Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In White Plains
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In White Plains UPDATE: A crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester County that blocked lanes of traffic for hours has been confirmed as a fatal incident.  New, updated report - Friends ID Man Killed In I-287 Crash In Westchester As Father Of 2 The crash was reported on Monday, Oct. 19, at 2:27 p.m., on the westbound Cross Westchester Expressway at Exit 6 for Broadway (Route 22) in White Plains, according to 511NY traffic reports and New York State Police.  Police confirmed one person was killed in the crash. Their name has not yet been released. Several fire trucks, emergency vehicles, and a…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Yorktown: NYSP Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Yorktown: NYSP Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Yorktown: NYSP
Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Yorktown: Nysp A man was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while standing outside his car on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County — and the driver was later tracked down and charged, police said.  The incident began at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, near Exit 16 on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, New York State Police said on Monday, Oct. 19. Around that time, troopers saw a Ford Escape parked on the shoulder of the parkway with a man lying on the ground nearby. Police then said they determined that the man had gotten out of his vehicle when he was struck by …

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Rye Police On Playland Parkway Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Rye Police On Playland Parkway Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Rye Police On Playland Parkway
Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Rye Police On Playland Parkway A speeding vehicle that fled police in Westchester County and got away may be connected to commercial burglaries in the area, authorities said.    The incident happened on Playland Parkway in the City of Rye at around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15,  the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, Oct. 19.  Police said an officer saw a vehicle speeding and attempted to pull it over. However, the driver did not stop, which led to a brief pursuit.  The officer eventually ended the chase, the department said. As investigators looked further into the incident…

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by Ben Crnic
Alexandria, VA
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Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study
Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…

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by Chris Spiker
New Rochelle, NY
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Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving
Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving Police in Westchester County are asking for the public's help locating a 20-year-old man who has been missing for around six months after reportedly packing up all his belongings and disappearing without leaving a note.  Juho Byeon, 20, was last seen in April 2026, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 16.   Police said Byeon packed up and removed all of his belongings before his disappearance, leaving behind no note or forwarding information indicating where he was going.  Police have not been able to find him and are now appealing to the communi…

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by Ben Crnic
Rivertowns, NY
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'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police 'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police 'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police
'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police Police in a Westchester County village are increasing patrols and have been authorized to kill a coyote deemed dangerous after it reportedly approached a resident from behind and bit their dog.  The incident happened on Clinton Avenue in Dobbs Ferry on Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, according to Dobbs Ferry Police.  Police said a resident was walking their dog when a coyote approached from behind and may have bitten or nipped the animal. Although the encounter was not witnessed, police said they are treating the incident as a confirmed bite.  The animal has since been clas…

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by Ben Crnic
Armonk, NY
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Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains
Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains An 84-year-old man was killed and four other people were taken to a hospital following a three-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in Westchester County, police said.  The fatal crash happened on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the intersection of the northbound Central Westchester Parkway and North Broadway in North White Plains, the North Castle Police Department announced.  Police said three vehicles were involved in the collision, including a 2026 Mercedes driven by an 84-year-old man. The elderly driver suffered fatal injuries in the crash, authorities confirmed.  Four othe…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Shots Fired Near Busy Yonkers Intersection After Possible Dispute Prompt Investigation Shots Fired Near Busy Yonkers Intersection After Possible Dispute Prompt Investigation Shots Fired Near Busy Yonkers Intersection After Possible Dispute Prompt Investigation
Shots Fired Near Busy Yonkers Intersection After Possible Dispute Prompt Investigation Police are investigating after multiple gunshots were fired near an intersection in Westchester County in what authorities believe may have been a dispute.  The incident happened on Thursday, Oct. 15, around 2:45 p.m., near the intersection of Palisade Avenue and Ashburton Avenue in Yonkers, according to the Yonkers Police Department.  Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of shots fired. After arriving, police confirmed gunshots had been fired, potentially in connection with a dispute.  No injuries have been reported, authorities said.  Detective…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K
Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K A Westchester County home tucked away on what realtors call a desirable cul-de-sac has hit the market for just under $1 million, offering spacious interiors, a large backyard, and an oversized deck perfect for entertaining. Located at 192 Ivy Hill Crescent in Rye Brook, the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home is listed for $925,000 by Kori Sassower of Compass.  The 2,024-square-foot property sits on what the listing describes as one of the "most desirable cul-de-sacs" in the Arbors community, within the Blind Brook School District.  Inside, the home features bright, updat…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
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Bus Monitor Accused Of Assaulting 12-Year-Old Student On Mahopac School District Vehicle Bus Monitor Accused Of Assaulting 12-Year-Old Student On Mahopac School District Vehicle Bus Monitor Accused Of Assaulting 12-Year-Old Student On Mahopac School District Vehicle
Bus Monitor Accused Of Assaulting 12-Year-Old Student On Mahopac School District Vehicle A 65-year-old school bus monitor from Westchester County has been arrested after authorities said she physically assaulted a 12-year-old student aboard a moving school bus in Putnam County.  Yorktown resident Magalie Speranza was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 8, following an investigation into an incident aboard a Mahopac Central School District bus, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 15.  The alleged assault happened on Friday, Oct. 2, while the bus was transporting students. According to the Sheriff's Office, Speranza physically assaulted the 12-yea…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Fake Report Of Violent Threat Prompts Intense Police Response In White Plains Fake Report Of Violent Threat Prompts Intense Police Response In White Plains Fake Report Of Violent Threat Prompts Intense Police Response In White Plains
Fake Report Of Violent Threat Prompts Intense Police Response In White Plains Authorities said a report of a violent threat that prompted a police response on a Westchester County street was a hoax.  The incident happened on Waller Avenue in White Plains on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the White Plains Department of Public Safety announced on Thursday, Oct. 15.   Police said officers responded after receiving a report of a potential threat of violence in the area. Members of the department's Emergency Service Unit were among those dispatched to investigate and ensure the safety of nearby residents.  However, the department said its investigation reve…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found 47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found 47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found
47 Arrested In Firearms Crackdown In Westchester — Here's Where Most Guns Were Found Nearly 50 firearms, including several untraceable ghost guns, were recovered across Westchester County during a three-month period that also saw 47 arrests connected to gun-related crimes, prosecutors said.   The activity began in April and continued through June 2026, according to Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace, who released statistics about the county's effort to combat illegal firearms on Wednesday, Oct. 14.  Law enforcement agencies across the county reported 48 firearm recoveries and 47 gun-related arrests during the second quarter of the year, accordi…

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
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Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Machete, Axe, Knife Killing Of Mother, 71, In Scarsdale: DA A 27-year-old man accused of brutally killing his mother inside their Westchester County home in July 2026 has been indicted on murder and weapons charges, prosecutors said.  Scarsdale resident Chester Green, 27, was arraigned on Wednesday, Oct. 14, before Westchester County Court Judge Melissa Loehr on charges of second-degree murder and three counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. The charges stem from the death of his mother, Marian Green, 71, who prosecutors said was repeatedly beaten and stabbed inside…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Yonkers Playground Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Yonkers Playground Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Yonkers Playground
Escaped Baby Goat Chases Students, Taken Into Custody At Yonkers Playground An unexpected visitor caused quite a commotion at a Westchester County elementary school when a baby goat escaped from a nearby yard and began chasing students around the playground, prompting a response from police.  The unusual incident happened at DiChiaro School on Bronxville Road in Yonkers on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 8, the Yonkers Police Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 14.   Police said the young goat managed to escape through a fence from a neighboring property before wandering onto the school's playground. Once there, the four-legged visitor apparently decide…

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by Ben Crnic