Mount Kisco Embraces Program To Build Trust Between Police and Community

Neighbors Link recently teamed up with the North American Family Institute and the Westchester County Public Safety Department in an effort to facilitate dialogue and establish trust between Mount Kisco's immigrant community and the police. This groundbreaking six-week program culminated in a 'graduation' on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Neighbors Link site in Mount Kisco.

Westchester Mom, Daughter Duo Get ‘Carried Away’ With Tote Business

What started as a night out on the town with high heels has turned into a budding business for a Northern Westchester mother and daughter. Laura Massari, of Mount Kisco and her mom, Cindy Massari of Katonah, started a tote bag line called The Flip Flop Bitch four years ago after an evening when Cindy -- thinking ahead -- brought along a sparkly tote she had made so she could substitute her high heels for more comfortable shoes once the night had ended and she was headed back to her car.

Menorah Lighting Planned In Croton Falls

... menorah-lighting ceremonies across the area will fall around the same time. Here is an overview of the events: Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation, a local synagogue, is scheduled to hold a menorah lighting on Saturday, Dec. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. It ...

Three Plead Guilty In Deadly Beating Of Mount Kisco Laborer

Three men have pleaded guilty in connection with the July 2015 beating death of Mount Kisco day laborer Jose Reyes Sanchez, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's office. The defendants are 36-year-old Fredy Coronado Mendez Depaz, who pleaded guilty to a felony level count of second-degree manslaughter; his brother, 21-year-old Mario David Coronado Depaz, who also pleaded guilty to a felony level count of second-degree manslaughter; and 36-year-old Milton Aviel Ventura, who pleaded guilty to a felony level count of third-degree robbery.

Westchester Criminal Faces Life In Prison, Deportation For Assaulting Cop

A longtime Mount Vernon criminal is facing serious charges after being charged in an 11-count indictment for allegedly attempting to stab a police officer who intervened when he was attempting to steal rims from a car dealership in Mount Kisco. On Thursday, acting Westchester County District Attorney James McCarty announced that Ronald Clare Greenland, 53, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on multiple charges for a November incident at the Arroway Chevrolet-Cadillac dealership on North Bedford Road.

Route 172 Reopens After Hours-Long Closure

A stretch of Route 172 near the Mount Kisco-Bedford border reopened early Wednesday evening after a serious crash caused its closure for approximately eight hours. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a motor vehicle accident forced police to shut down the roadway between McLain Street and Old Wagon Road.

Route 172 Remains Closed Following Serious Crash

With rush hour approaching, a stretch of Route 172 remains closed near the Mount Kisco-Bedford town line on Wednesday evening. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a motor vehicle accident on Route 172 forced police to shut down the roadway between Mclain Street and Old Wagon Road for several hours.

Online Sites Court Procrastinators

Forget ordering online weeks in advance or dashing out to the drug store for a gift card on Christmas Eve. Procrastinating holiday shoppers are finding a haven online as retailers ramp up expedited shipping and same-day delivery services.

Kohlberg wraps up eighth PE fund at $2.2 bln

The Mount Kisco, New York-based private equity firm focuses on companies specializing in industrial manufacturing, consumer products, business services, healthcare services and financial services. Kohlberg invests between $50 million and $300 million in companies that have an EBITDA between $25 million and $150 million.

Mount Kisco Man, 19, Accused Of Sexually Abusing Sleeping Woman

A Mount Kisco teenager is facing serious charges after he allegedly broke into a woman's apartment and sexually abused her while she was sleeping over the weekend. On Monday, Westchester County Police spokesman Kieran O'Leary announced that 19-year-old Milton Herrera-Umana was arrested and charged with felony counts of second-degree burglary and first-degree sexual abuse after he unlawfully entered a woman's apartment on Sunday morning.

Police Beefing Up Apartment Patrols Leads Mount Kisco Police Blotter

It was a busy week for law enforcement in Mount Kisco, which included an increase in police emphasis patrols near a West Street apartment complex. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, the Westchester County Police were dispatched to a West Street apartment complex in Mount Cisco after they received reports of suspicious activity in the area.

Police Investigate Man Asking ‘Sexual Questions’ In Mount Kisco

In the wake of several "luring" incidents throughout Westchester County , police in Mount Kisco are investigating a sexual harassment complaint a woman driving on East Hyatt Avenue reported. According to police, shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, a woman sitting in her car on East Hyatt Avenue reported that she was approached by a man who asked her "inappropriate questions of a sexual nature."

Rye, Mount Kisco Luring Incidents Not Related, County Police Say

In the wake of reported luring attempts that targeted girls in Mount Kisco and Rye , Westchester County officials said they do not believe the two incidents are related, and also offering advice to worried parents. Speaking at a press conference on Friday morning at Westchester Police Academy in Valhalla, County Executive Rob Astorino offered a three-step approach.

Mount Kisco Tree Lighting Features Santa, Carols From Kids

Pat Reilly plays piano as part of a group from the Fox Senior Center, who helped to provide music for Mount Kisco's annual Christmas tree lighting. MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was heavily attended this past Friday, as throngs of onlookers gathered in front of village hall to celebrate.

Girls Targeted In Luring Incidents, Westchester County Police Say

Westchester County Police announced that an investigation is pending into a pair of Wednesday incidents involving attempts to lure girls in Mount Kisco. "The first incident occurred at 2:30 p.m. on Langeland Drive when a teen-aged girl who was looking out the window of a home observed a car stop in front of the house," police stated.