A 35-year-old man is facing an indeterminate sentence in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a cyclist in Mount Vernon last year. On Monday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Bobby Jackson of Manhattan pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment for his role in a shooting near the intersection of Third Street and Second Avenue that took the life of a 42-year-old man last April.
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Astorino Unveils Westchester’s African American History, Heritage Guide
Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino last month joined Barbara Edwards, Esq., Chair of the Westchester County African American Advisory Board at the Jay Heritage Center in Rye, to unveil the new Westchester County Guide to African American History and Heritage and to announce this year’s Trailblazer Award winners. “Black History Month is a time to celebrate and reflect on the many contributions African Americans have made throughout the United States,” said Astorino.
Westchester County Association Forms Task Force Sets Roundtables to…
One of the most significant economic development trends dramatically affecting our region today is Smart Growth, a concept the Westchester County Association pioneered in Westchester through our Blueprint for Westchester five years ago. It emphasized:mixed-use development; sustainable, walkable cities; and upgrading our infrastructure, among other things.
Westchester County Association Forms Task Force Sets Roundtables to…
One of the most significant economic development trends dramatically affecting our region today is Smart Growth, a concept the Westchester County Association pioneered in Westchester through our Blueprint for Westchester five years ago. It emphasized:mixed-use development; sustainable, walkable cities; and upgrading our infrastructure, among other things.
FBI Offers Reward In String Of Westchester Homicides
The FBI announced Tuesday that it’s adding its muscle and up to $5,000 rewards to help Mount Vernon officials solve five open homicide cases. To do so, the FBI Westchester County Safe Streets Gang Task Force is asking for the public’s help in solving the homicides that run from 2011 to 2016, FBI officials said.
FBI task force stepping up to find killers in Mount Vernon
Investigators from the FBI Westchester County Safe Streets Gang Task Force are offering up to $5,000 each to find the killers of five men – Jovelle Stewart, Mario Frater, Dean Daniels, Wilbert Francis and Rubin Davis – who were all killed on the streets of Mount Vernon.
Westchester Man Indicted In Beating Death Of Roommate
A 53-year-old man from Mount Vernon is facing life in prison after being indicted for his potential involvement in the beating death of his roommate with canes. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Clifford Ali has been arraigned on an indictment that includes a second-degree murder charge and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon, misdemeanors.
Fbi Offers $5,000 Reward for Information on Perpetrators Responsible…
FBI OFFERS $5,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON PERPETRATORS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRING OF MOUNT VERNON HOMICIDES BACK TO 2011. KNOW WHO SHOT THESE MEN? CALL 914-925-3888 IN CONDFIDENCE The FBI Westchester County Safe Streets Gang Task Force is asking for the public’s help in solving several homicide investigations in Mount Vernon, New York.
Two Faces Charges After Missing Teen Found In Westchester
… way to his home earlier. During the next several hours, a search was conducted with the assistance of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Aviation and K9 Units, police noted. Detectives then contacted the bus company manager, who used …
New Rochelle Police Locate Missing Autistic Child Left on Bus…
New Rochelle Police Locate Missing Autistic Child Left on Bus Overnight in Frigid Conditions, Bus Monitor and Bus Driver Arrested New Rochelle Police Locate Missing Autistic Child Left on Bus Overnight in Frigid Conditions, Bus Monitor and Bus Driver Arrested UPDATE 3:25 PM BUS DRIVER AND BUS MONITOR ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD NEW ROCHELLE, NY — New Rochelle Police and Westchester County Police are engaged in a search for a missing non-verbal, autistic child, last seen at 22:00 hours getting on a Mile Square School Bus at or near Frank Davis Court at Heritage Homes in downtown New Rochelle. The bus was going to the Doyle Center in Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle Police Search for Missing Autistic Child
New Rochelle Police and Westchester County Police are engaged in a search for a missing non-verbal, autistic child, last seen at 22:00 hours getting on a Mile Square School Bus at or near Frank Davis Court at Heritage Homes in downtown New Rochelle. The bus was going to the Doyle Center in Mount Vernon.
Norwalk Man Facing Assault and Other Charges After Chase on the Hutch
A Connecticut man is facing numerous criminal charges after he led Westchester County Police on a chase Wednesday night on the Hutchinson River Parkway, rammed two police cars and injured several officers before being subdued and placed under arrest. Three police officers – two from Westchester County and one from Harrison – were injured in the incident, which occurred about 9 p.m. James Rozsa, 24, of Ingalls Avenue, Norwalk, was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, a felony, and Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree, misdemeanors.
Former Westchester DA DiFiore Delivers Her First ‘State Of Our Judiciary”
Mount Vernon native Janet DiFiore used her first speech as the state’s top judge to point to a reduction in case backlogs and delays and to announce reforms she says will “enhance the delivery of justice for all New Yorkers.” The Democrat and former Westchester County district attorney delivered her take on the “State of Our Judiciary” at the Bronx Hall of Justice on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Her choice of site was a departure from a longstanding tradition of delivering the address at Albany’s Court of Appeals Hall.
Mother, baby daughter, die in Hudson Valley home fire
… died in a fire that swept their home in the middle of the night. The blaze in the two-story house in the Westchester County town of Mount Vernon started just after 3 a.m. Sunday. Police say the body of the woman, identified as Nina Bryant, and her …
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A young woman and her infant were killed when a fire ripped through their Mount Vernon home early Sunday, officials said. The blaze started on the second floor and quickly spread to other parts of the Westchester County home around 3:30 a.m., authorities said.
Mother, baby daughter, die in NY suburban home fire
Authorities in a New York City suburb say a mother and her baby daughter died in a fire that swept their home in the middle of the night. The blaze in the two-story house in the Westchester County town of Mount Vernon started just after 3 a.m. Sunday.
Cuomo promotes tax proposal for counties to share some gov’t services
… of Mount Vernon also said sharing would help eliminate duplication of basic services. A spokesman for Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a potential opponent for Cuomo in the governor’s race next year, says that the real way to help reduce …
Mount Vernon Man Arraigned On Manslaughter Charges For Fatal Stabbing
The Mount Vernon man accused of the fatal stabbing a 24-year-old Yonkers resident last year has been arraigned on manslaughter and weapons charges. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Donte Pace, 22, has been arraigned in Westchester County Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon following the assault of his victim last October.
Westchester Man Arraigned On Manslaughter Charges For Fatal Stabbing
The Mount Vernon man accused of the fatal stabbing a 24-year-old Yonkers resident last year has been arraigned on manslaughter and weapons charges. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Donte Pace, 22, has been arraigned in Westchester County Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon following the assault of his victim last October.
Westchester Man Accused Of Fatal Stabbing Due Back In Court This Week
The Mount Vernon man accused of the fatal stabbing a 24-year-old Yonkers man last year is due back in court this week. Donte Pace, 22, is scheduled to appear in Westchester County Court later this week, where he will be arraigned on charges that include manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon following the assault of his victim last October.
Mount Vernon Artists Receive $55K In Grant Monies
ArtsWestchester was joined by New York State and Westchester County elected officials on Friday, Feb. 3, for a ceremony to present $55,440 in Arts Alive grants to 29 local arts projects throughout Westchester County, including those in Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon Public Library and PJS Jazz Society. Arts Alive grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program , a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, according to a release.
Man Indicted For Murder In Mount Vernon Nightclub
Errol Hillary, the man accused of gunning down a popular Mount Vernon nightclub owner on Christmas Day and wounding five other men, pleaded not guilty Thursday, according to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. The Bronx resident, 41, who did not speak during the arraignment before Judge Barry Warhit in Westchester County Court, is accused of killing O’Neil Bandoo and injuring five others following an argument around 4:30 a.m., Dec. 25, 2016, inside the Mansion at 4 N. Third Ave. He is charged with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon, five counts of second-degree attempted murder, four counts of assault and one count of second-degree assault, all felonies, Scarpino said.
Man, 24, Faces Numerous Charges After Chase On Hutch Injures Three Officers
A 24-year-old Norwalk man is facing assault and numerous other criminal charges after he led Westchester County Police on a chase Wednesday night on the Hutchinson River Parkway, rammed two police cars and injured several officers before being subdued and placed under arrest, according to Kieran O’Leary, public information officer for Westchester County Police. Three police officers – two from Westchester County and one from Harrison – were injured in the incident, which occurred about 9 p.m., O’Leary said.
NY Mom Pleads Guilty in Case of Dead Baby in Fridge
A dead baby found inside a bedroom in Westchester County Friday morning may have been stuffed in a freezer at one point, law enforcement sources told NBC 4 New York. Marc Santia reports.
Mount Vernon Nightclub Shooter Expected Back In Court This Week
… several counts of second-degree attempted murder and assault charges. He’s been held without bail at the Westchester County Jail since being arrested on Christmas. Hillary had been arrested twice in the past for a pair of shooting incidents, and was …
Westchester Mother Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Of 15-Month-Old Daughter
A Mount Vernon mother has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter following the “suspicious” death of her 15-month-old daughter last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said on Tuesday that Deasia Bartee, 27, pleaded guilty in court to a felony manslaughter charge for her role in the death of her daughter, Samia Yusef.
Westchester Nightclub Shooter Expected Back In Court This Week
… several counts of second-degree attempted murder and assault charges. He’s been held without bail at the Westchester County Jail since being arrested on Christmas. Hillary had been arrested twice in the past for a pair of shooting incidents, and was …
Suspicious package prompts police response in Mount Vernon
A suspicious package was found on Central Parkway in Mount Vernon Saturday, setting off a large response from police and the Westchester County Bomb Squad. Officials arrived at the scene soon after, taping off the area while the package was removed to be X-rayed.
Wartburg Completes $1M Renovations to Meadowview Assisted Living Facelift
… bonds that were used to build Meadowview in 2000. These renovations were made possible through the Westchester County Local Development Corporation’s resolution in May of 2015, giving Wartburg access to $12.5 million in low-cost bonds to refinance …
Mount Vernon Resident Segues From Fashion To Heading A Homeless Shelter
… facility. “I wanted to work with the homeless and give back to this great country,” said Laud. “So I made Westchester County not only my home, but my work and my life.” Since those early days 28 years ago, he has risen through the ranks at the …
$1M in Renovations to Wartburg’s Meadowview Assisted Living Facility Completed
… bonds that were used to build Meadowview in 2000. These renovations were made possible through the Westchester County Local Development Corporation’s (LDC) resolution in May of 2015, giving Wartburg access to $12.5 million in low cost bonds to …
Anthony Scarpino sworn in as district attorney
Westchester county’s newest district attorney was sworn in publicly on Thursday after being on the job for over a month. Scarpino was elected in November, running for the seat DiFiore vacated when she was appointed chief judge of the Court of Appeals for the State of New York.
Westchester’s new DA sits down with News 12
The newly elected Westchester County district attorney exclusively talked with News 12 for his first media sit-down interview since taking office. Tony Scarpino’s first news conference as district attorney came last week, when he announced an arrest in the New Year’s Eve slaying of Mount Vernon teenager Shamoya McKenzie.
Have You Seen Him? Cairo The Dog Lost In Mount Vernon
Cairo was last seen on Friday, Jan. 20 near Adams Street and Union Avenue, according to a post on Lost Pets of Westchester County’s website.
Alleged stray-bullet killer in Mt. Vernon to be arraigned
… d Street. Hardy is expected to be arraigned today on numerous charges including second-degree murder. The Westchester County district attorney does not expect the suspect to be offered bail.
Westchester Cab Driver Arrested For Stabbing Passenger, Police Say
… bail. Additional charges may be filed against Phelps as the investigation into the incident continues. Westchester County and Rye police responded to the scene. Staff members at Reliable Taxi declined to comment on Friday. Keep following Daily Voice …
One Man Hospitalized After Taxi Smashes Into Tree In Rye, Police Say
… News12 report , a fight may have ensued in the aftermath of the crash that may have involved a stabbing. Westchester County and Rye police responded to the scene. Staff members at Reliable Taxi declined to comment on Friday. Keep following Daily …
Westchester Legislators Ban Gun Shows On County Property
A Joint Meeting of Committees on Legislation, Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing, & Public Safety & Social Services on Tuesday, where county lawmakers recommended a ban on gun shows held on county property. The local law will be put to a vote on Jan. 9. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Westchester County’s Board of Legislators narrowly passed legislation Monday night that bans gun shows on county property.
Westchester Democrats try to stop upcoming gun show
Citing recent acts of violence in Mount Vernon and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Democratic members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators say they have an obligation to ban the upcoming gun show at the County Center in White Plains. Lawmakers were expected to vote Monday night to prohibit gun shows on county-run property, saying that it is not about Second Amendment rights, but safety.
Mount Vernon basketball star killed by a stray bullet
… on New Year’s Eve while she was in the car with three family members Students at the Graham School in Westchester County spent the first day of the new year mourning the loss of the young basketball star A 13-year-old girl was killed in broad …