A former Westchester County Community College men’s basketball coach has pleaded guilty to charges that he forged players’ transcripts to facilitate their transfers to four-year universities. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Tyrone Mushatt, 44, has pleaded guilty in court to one felony count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and one count of fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor.
Danbury agency launches rare-disorder awareness campaign
… There is no known cure or treatment. DiTullio heard a story on the radio about a 6-year-old boy from Westchester County, N.Y., who suffers from the disorder. “I was moved by the story and felt I had to do something,” DiTullio said. “The boy had such …
New Rochelle Woman, 30, Charged With Murdering 60-Year-Old Boyfriend
A New Rochelle woman is facing life in prison after being indicted on murder charges alleging she killed her boyfriend. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Jonitha Alston, 30, was arraigned on an indictment charging her with individual counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the death of her 60-year-old boyfriend.
Governor Cuomo Launches Indian Point Closure Task Force to Assist Local Community With Transition
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County and to provide guidance and support to affected local municipalities and employees. The task force will partner with local governments to address employment and property tax impacts, develop new economic opportunities and work force retraining.
Lawmakers To Review Plan To Close Nuclear Plant Near NYC
… lost power. The plant generates the equivalent of a quarter of the electricity used by New York City and Westchester County. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo negotiated the closure. He argues the plant is too hazardous to operate near such a large …
Bronx Rep. Engel to Skip Aisle Handshake with Trump at Joint Session Address
New York Rep. Eliot Engel is breaking with a longstanding tradition in Washington tonight, saying he will not be shaking President Donald Trump’s hand when he enters to address a joint session of Congress. Engel, who represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, said today on the floor of the House he will be putting an end to the tradition tonight as a form of protest against the Trump adminstration.
Con Edison Storing the Future for Energy Customers
… utility provides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County, N.Y. For additional financial, operations and customer service information, visit us at www.coned.com , for energy efficiency …
Northern Westchester School Goes Into Lockout As Police Search For Suspect
… securing all entrances to the building as a precaution. While the school was under its lockout protocol, Westchester County and local police conducted their search for the suspect, who was believed to have potentially been in the vicinity of the …
Who NY members of Congress are taking to Trump address
… invited family members or political supporters. The 19-year-old was born in Guatemala and grew up in Westchester County. She was president of her high school and is now enrolled in a six-year program that culminates in a law degree at Pace …
What Do You Love About Westchester? New ERA Agents Share Their Reasons
No matter the recent trends, when buying and selling real estate it’s still all about location. That’s exactly why Westchester County shines; from city convenience to rural escape, Westchester based ERA Insite Realty Services is helping homeowners discover – or re-discover – one of the country’s most unique places to live.
Astorino Town Hall Attracts Overflow Crowd For Lively Talk On Many Topics
Some of the hundreds of Westchester County residents who could not fit inside the White Plains City Council chambers where County Executive Rob Astorino held his second “Ask Astorino” town hall meeting on Monday night. It lasted two hours.
Astorino Town Hall Attracts Overflow Crowd For Lively Talk On Many Topics
Some of the hundreds of Westchester County residents who could not fit inside the White Plains City Council chambers where County Executive Rob Astorino held his second “Ask Astorino” town hall meeting on Monday night. It lasted two hours.
#AskAstorino Town Hall Attracts Rowdy Overflow Crowd, Lively Discussion
… Cortlandt in January to discuss the closure of Indian Point. Additional “town hall” meetings are planned Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who is seeking re-election to a third term. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — What was billed as an hour-long …
Peter Katz Video Report: County Executive Astorino on the Airport…
… cutive Robert Astorino discussing two important projects he is depending on for more jobs and revenue for Westchester County and telling why he is advocating for them.
Lawmakers to review Indian Point closing
… lost power. The plant generates the equivalent of a quarter of the electricity used by New York City and Westchester County. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo negotiated the closure. He argues the plant is too hazardous to operate near such a large …
Westchester Area Dermatologist Leads Clinical BOTOX Research
… New York Dr. David E. Bank ( www.thecenterforderm.com ) has been a practicing dermatologist in Westchester County, NY (Mount Kisco) for 28 years, specializing in both cosmetic and medical dermatology, treating patients of all ages. He is often …
Westchester Area Dermatologist Leads Clinical BOTOX Research
Dr. David E. Bank has been a practicing dermatologist in Westchester County, NY for 28 years, specializing in both cosmetic and medical dermatology, treating patients of all ages. He is often consulted by media outlets in the Westchester County, New York metro area and nationally for his expertise as a board-certified dermatologist.
Lawmakers to review plan to close nuclear plant near NYC
… lost power. The plant generates the equivalent of a quarter of the electricity used by New York City and Westchester County. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo negotiated the closure. He argues the plant is too hazardous to operate near such a large …
U.S. Muslim Vets Vow To Defend Jewish Centers Under Siege
… into a Jewish centers in New York and New Jersey on Monday, one woman, Elen Arad, a cantor in New York’s Westchester County, talked of her fear to a local radio station. But, she added, “while I’m horrified by what’s happening, I’m really touched by …
Tempers Flare Over Guns, Trump’s Agenda At Westchester County Town Hall
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Anger Roils City Hall.
… call the police.) The issue that drew the biggest reaction was the County Executive plan to privatize the Westchester County by leasing it for 15 years to an investment firm which he detailed in his preliminary 10-minute address. Mr. Astorino said …
Westchester Members Encouraged To #AskAstorino Anything
With rising tensions over immigration, discrimination and deportation, Monday evening’s “Ask Astorino” Town Hall meeting is expected to diverge from Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s planned agenda. The Feb. 27 town hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. at White Plains City Hall at 255 Main St. According to his press spokesmen, Astorino plans to give a 20-minute overview of his annual budget designed to “provide tax relief, preserve essential services and promote economic development.”
Westchester Officials Outraged By Jewish Community Center Bomb Threats
… two Jewish community centers in Westchester are hate crimes that will not be tolerated in our county,” Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said. “We will not stand silent in the face of anti-Semitic acts or any other bias crimes. I join with …
Westchester Members Encouraged To ‘Ask Astorino’ Anything
With rising tensions over immigration, discrimination and deportation, Monday evening’s “Ask Astorino” Town Hall meeting is expected to diverge from Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s planned agenda. The Feb. 27 town hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. at White Plains City Hall at 255 Main St. According to his press spokesmen, Astorino plans to give an update on his annual budget designed to “provide tax relief, preserve essential services and promote economic development.”
Rumors Of ICE Enforcement Raid Not True, New Rochelle PD Says
… that there were no arrests made, the department said, noting that similar rumors have spread throughout Westchester County, which have all also been proven false. Police cautioned residents to be aware of I.C.E. agent impersonators who threaten to …
Bomb threats at New Rochelle, Tarrytown JCCs
… Tarrytown police were called to the facility at 371 S. Broadway at 9:13 a.m., Sgt. James Kovacs said. Westchester County police said they sent their bomb squad and cleared the scene at 10:55 a.m. “My office has been in contact with local police and …
Services Set For Former Mount Vernon Mayor Blackwood, First Black NYS Mayor
… elected in New York State. He would serve his community for several decades, acting as a member of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors and City Councilman before his ascension to mayor. Current Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas called …
Bomb Threat At Tarrytown Jewish Community Center Prompts Evacuation
… Tarrytown Lt. John Barbalet. Police responded within minutes and helped with the evacuation while the Westchester County Police bomb squad was called in to sweep the building, he added. Members of the bomb squad searched the entire building and gave …
The Westchester In White Plains Hires New General Manager
The Westchester in White Plains, one of Westchester County’s premier shopping destinations, has named Steven Sayers as its new general manager to oversee operations. Sayers comes to Westchester from Brea, Calif., where he was general manager of the Brea Mall, a super-regional shopping center in Orange County, Calif., that recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation.
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 …
Food bank raffles off autographed Yankees car
… se funds for the Food Bank of Westchester. “Food is one of those things you want to make sure everyone in Westchester County has reasonable access to, and we’re so grateful for this support,” says Food Bank of Westchester CEO Leslie Gordon.
Tuckahoe Youth Assoc., Eastchester Little League Softball Merger Announced
The merger will create one of the largest girls’ softball programs in Westchester County, according to a release from TYA. The newly combined program will be known as “TEB Softball.”
Westchester Elder Law Attorney Anthony Enea Explains Why Not All Powers of Attorney Are Created Equal
… planning and long-term care planning, in many cases savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Named Westchester County’s Leading Elder Care Attorney at the Above the Bar Awards, Anthony Enea is president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation …
Trump invites Palestinian leader Abbas to White House: Abbas spokesman
… and Drug Administration, sources familiar with the matter said. NEW YORK The Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County, New York, has a magnificent course. Just ask its namesake, U.S. President Donald Trump, who until recently was quoted on its …
White Plains Hospital Adds Hand Specialist, Plastic Surgeon To Staff
White Plains Hospital has added surgeon Dr. Jeffrey M. Jacobson to its expansive Physician Associates Division, which services the entirety of Westchester County. Jacobson is a board certified plastic surgeon with an additional board certification in hand surgery.
Woman and her baby die in house fire 0:0
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.
GOP leaders discuss issues at Lincoln Day Breakfast
In attendance was Westchester County Rob Astorino, who said immigrants who are worried about being deported should not worry. He also denounced some of the recent anti-Semitic attacks, including swastikas painted on a local religious school in Rockland County last week.
New York City Rare Bird Alert
Below is the New York City Rare Bird Alert for the week ending Friday, February 24, 2017: – RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Feb. 24, 2017 * NYNY1702.24 – Birds mentioned PINK-FOOTED GOOSE+ BARNACLE GOOSE+ TOWNSEND’S SOLITAIRE+ Extralimital: CLARK’S GREBE+ GREAT GRAY OWL+ Greater White-fronted Goose Snow Goose ROSS’S GOOSE Cackling Goose Tundra Swan Eurasian Wigeon KING EIDER BARROW’S GOLDENEYE Red-necked Grebe EARED GREBE SANDHILL CRANE American Woodcock DOVEKIE Razorbill BLACK GUILLEMOT Bonaparte’s Gull BLACK-HEADED GULL LITTLE GULL Iceland Gull Glaucous Gull Red-headed Woodpecker Lapland Longspur Orange-crowned Warbler – Transcript If followed by please submit documentation of your report electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at You can also send reports and digital image files via … (more)
This week from Albany: Budget ramps up, nuke plant deal eyed
… 1,050 employees, the facility supplies the equivalent of a quarter of the power used in New York City and Westchester County. More than 17 million people live within 50 miles of the plant, which sits alongside the lower Hudson River, about 30 miles …