Meteorologists say snow may be heavy at times during the Thursday morning commute, leaving accumulations between 8 to 12 inches for Westchester and Rockland counties. Orange and Putnam counties can expect 5-8 inches.
Category: Yonkers, NY
Cops: NY man sold cocaine outside Stamford bar
… drug factory when police arrested him outside Hudson Grille on Bedford Street Friday night. STAMFORD – A Westchester County man was arrested and charged with selling cocaine outside a popular downtown bar and grill Friday night. Capt. Richard …
LOVETT: Cuomo looking to strike at old opponent before 2018
Cuomo, through intermediaries like former top aides Larry Schwartz and Drew Zambelli, reached out to several Westchester County Democrats and encouraged them to run for county executive against GOP incumbent Rob Astorino. Astorino lost to Cuomo in the 2014 governor’s race and is considering another run in 2018.
Immigration Rally Set For Pace Law School
… will host the rally in partnership with other elected officials and community groups throughout Westchester County including the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of …
New Rochelle Banker Gets Prison Time For Stealing $122K From Elderly Client
A personal banker from Westchester County is heading to prison after he was found guilty of stealing more than $100,000 from an elderly client. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that New Rochelle resident Matthew Gunther, 34, has been sentenced to between one and a half and four and a half years in state prison after being found guilty by a jury of multiple felony charges on Wednesday.
Westchester Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder Following Shooting
A Yonkers man has been found guilty of attempted murder for his role in a shooting that left a woman without complete function of her left hand after more than six months. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Yonkers resident Frank Kwaw, 25, was found guilty of multiple violent felonies following last year’s shooting of Jessica Scott.
Man Pleads Guilty To Rape, Robbery In Westchester Incidents
A homeless man from Valhalla is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges that include rape and robbery, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said Tuesday. Scarpino said that Akhim Blount, 37, has pleaded guilty to a 13-count indictment stemming back to several incidents in 2015.
Crews In Westchester Still Searching For Flare-Up Following Four-Alarm Fire
… have been asked to avoid the area during the afternoon commute home. Both the Board of Education and Westchester County Bee Line have been notified of the closures. Fire and police crews remain at the scene working on “hot spots.” The condition of …
Westchester Roadway Remains Closed Following Four-Alarm Fire
… have been asked to avoid the area during the afternoon commute home. Both the Board of Education and Westchester County Bee Line have been notified of the closures. According to Yonkers officials, there was heavy fire on three floors upon arrival. …
Yonkers Roadways Closed Following Four-Alarm Fire At Artists’ Building
… have been asked to avoid the area during the afternoon commute home. Both the Board of Education and Westchester County Bee Line have been notified of the closures. Companies remained on scene early on Monday morning putting out pockets of fire and …
NYC settles case of off-duty officer’s shooting of two men
… a night of heavy drinking. He plead guilty Sept. 22, 2015 to attempted murder as part of a plea deal in Westchester County. Photo Credit: AP The city agreed Friday to pay $8.1 million to two Westchester County men who were shot at by an off-duty cop …
Westchester A Top ’17 Suburban Market, Real Estate Pros Predict
Westchester will be the top choice for homebuyers looking outside New York City in 2017, surpassing New Jersey and Long Island, according to a new survey . Real estate data provider PropertyShark said its clients, New York City real estate pros, predict that about 49 percent of homebuyers will look beyond the five boroughs, with most mentioning Westchester County as the place to go to.
Are You Missing A Cat? Woman Seeks Owner Of Pet Killed In Yonkers
An animal-loving Facebook user from Yonkers took to the Lost PETS of Westchester County NY page Thursday to seek the owner of a cat who died after being struck by a car. The tabby cat was found Wednesday afternoon in front of 28 King Ave., according to a post from Facebook user Liz Jennings.
Recharge and Renew with a Westchester Hotel Stay This New Year
The New Year is a great time to recharge in Westchester County. Cozy up and enjoy a long holiday weekend at one of the county’s exceptional hotels or come experience a unique outdoor event with the newly expanded Eaglefest at Croton-Point-Park.
Police: Armed Man In Ski Mask Approached Westchester Teen With Handgun
… said. The incident prompted an extensive search of the area by uniformed officers, K-9 Units and the Westchester County Aviation Unit to no avail. According to McCormack, the Detective Division is actively investigating the incident. Police have …
Police: Armed Man In Ski Mask Approached Westchester Teen With Handgun
… said. The incident prompted an extensive search of the area by uniformed officers, K-9 Units and the Westchester County Aviation Unit to no avail. According to McCormack, the Detective Division is actively investigating the incident. Police have …
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.
Gun Show Ban Supporters Rally on Steps of Michaelian Building in 19…
Action at the Westchester County Board of Legislators Monday evening: the County Board passed the Gun Show Ban on County Property by 9-8 WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. Special to WPCNR from Peter Katz and The Westchester County Board of Legislators January 9, 2017: an end to gun violence and tighter gun control laws, braved the 19 degree temperature in White Plains Monday evening for a candlelight vigil on the steps of the County Office Building.
Westchester Man Accused Of Beating Son To Death Due Back In Court Friday
… state” with noticeable bruises on his body. The child would be pronounced dead at St. John’s, and the Westchester County Medical Examiner determined that the death was due to “blunt force trauma.” The subsequent investigation determined that …
County Will Vote January 9 on Banning Gun Shows From County Property: Boykin
Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing, and Public Safety & Social Services committees voted to recommend that the full Board of Legislators hold a vote on ID# 9417 , an act amending the Laws of Westchester County to prohibit participation in a gun show on County-owned property. This Act was first proposed by Legislator Ken Jenkins in 2010 and has since been sponsored by every member of the Democratic caucus.
Urban Edge Properties Acquires Interests in Yonkers Gateway Center in Yonkers, NY
The center benefits from a highly visible location along Central Park Avenue, a primary retail corridor in Westchester County, and is anchored by exceptionally productive retailers including Burlington Coat Factory, Best Buy, DSW, PetSmart and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. UE obtained the interests in a $51.7 million transaction whereby the land owner received 1.8 million operating partnership units valued at $48.8 million and $2.9 million in cash.
County Legislator Virginia Pereza “Why Ia m voting to ban gun shows on…
… discussing the legislation to ban gun shows being staged on county property. Photograph, courtesy, Westchester County Board of Legislators “Ten years ago this month, my beloved younger brother Martin was shot and killed in the stairwell of a public …
Democratic County Legislators Say DONa T Sell Your Guns on County PROPERTYa “Legislation Up Jan 9
Democrats on the Legislation, Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing, and Public Safety & Social Services committees voted to recommend that the full Board of Legislators vote on ID# 9417, an act amending the Laws of Westchester County to prohibit participation in a gun show on County-owned property. This Act was first proposed by Legislator Ken Jenkins in 2010 and has since been sponsored by every member of the Democratic caucus.
Westchester Legislators Move A Step Closer To Banning Gun Shows
Michael Kaplowitz, D-Somers, who is chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, said he learned about next month’s firearms show at the County Center from this sign. A committee of the BOL’s voted Tuesday to ban gun shows on county land.
New York State AG Voices Concern About Hudson Valley Barge Anchorage Sites
… and will obstruct free use of the river for boaters, kayakers, swimmers and others.” In September, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a resolution in opposition of the proposal, led by Minority Legislation Leader John Testa. …
Yonkers Animal Shelter Will Waive Adoption Fees Through Year’s End
… andatory dog licenses in New York. The state-of-the-art shelter was made possible by the City of Yonkers, Westchester County, New York State, ASPCA, Building Hope and several other organizations, as well as donations from local residents.
Westchester detectives donate $5K to Yonkers charity
The Westchester County Detectives Association donated $5,000 to Prospect Hopes – a nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing and hygiene products to children in Yonkers. “It was a great surprise,” says Celeste Reeves, who started the charity after her son’s death.
Man Chokes Woman, Takes Cell Phone In Yorktown Domestic Dispute, Police Say
… ry Raniolo, who issued a temporary order of protection on behalf of the victim. Smith was remanded to the Westchester County Department of Corrections in lieu of $3,500 bail. He is due back in court on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Man Chokes Woman, Takes Cell Phone In Yorktown Domestic Dispute, Police Say
… ry Raniolo, who issued a temporary order of protection on behalf of the victim. Smith was remanded to the Westchester County Department of Corrections in lieu of $3,500 bail. He is due back in court on Thursday, Jan. 5.
County Legislators Call For Ban On Gun Shows, Astorino Defends Them
The Westchester County Board of Legislators plans to vote Jan. 9 to ban gun shows in public facilities after one was scheduled for Jan. 20-21 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, the weekend after Inaugural Day. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — As several Democratic members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators called for a continued ban on gun shows at government facilities, County Executive Rob Astorino defended next month’s planned show at the County Center.
Westchester Board Of Legislators Calls For Showdown On Banning Gun Show
The Westchester County Board of Legislators plans to vote Jan. 9 to ban gun shows in public facilities after one was scheduled for Jan. 21-22 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, the weekend after Inaugural Day. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators vowed there will be a showdown on Jan. 9 over whether a gun and knife show can take place at the County Center in White Plains, as reported here earlier by Daily Voice.
Westchester Board Of Legislators Calls For Showdown On Banning Gun Show
The Westchester County Board of Legislators plans to vote Jan. 9 to ban gun shows in public facilities after one was scheduled for Jan. 21-22 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, the weekend after Inaugural Day. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators vowed there will be a showdown on Jan. 9 over whether a gun and knife show can take place at the County Center in White Plains, as reported here earlier by Daily Voice.
Yonkers Catholic Charities Gets Holiday Windfall
… have a warm coat this winter and a toy or two to put under the Christmas tree for their children. Though Westchester County is often considered to be an affluent and wealthy community because of its median income of $83,422, there are still extreme …
Empire City Toy/Coat Drive presentation this Thursday
… ands of toys and coats have been donated since 2007, when the campaign was launched. Nearly 10 percent of Westchester county’s population is living in poverty, and 31 percent of that number is under the age of 17.
“Christmas Spirit” Toy and Coat Drive
… the campaign was launched. Local elected officials will also join Rooney & Sullivan. Nearly 10 percent of Westchester county’s population is living in poverty, and 31 percent of that number is under the age of seventeen. For more information, to …
Yonkers Man Charged Following Drinking And Driving Death With .27 BAC
A Westchester man is facing up to 15 years in prison after drinking and driving with a blood alcohol content approaching four times the legal limit and getting into an accident that resulted in another driver’s death. On Wednesday, acting Westchester County District Attorney James McCarty announced that Liam Perry, 23, of Yonkers was arraigned on manslaughter charges for his role in an accident this summer that left a man dead in Yonkers.