Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Stivenson Desir of 759 Main Street, New Rochelle, New York was found guilty today after a jury trial in front of Judge Barry Warhit of: On April 3, 2016 at approximately 3:17 a.m., the New Rochelle Police Department received several 911 calls reporting that shots had been fired in Lincoln Park. When they arrived on the scene, they found the victim lying face down in the center field area of the ball field.
For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United…
… decision-assessing a facility and the care its staff provides. So, it is welcome news when families in Westchester County and the region hear that a local and outstanding skilled nursing facility such as United Hebrew of New Rochelle has been …
Westchester Artists Receive $55K In Grant Money
More than two dozen art projects in Westchester County have been awarded Arts Alive Grants valued at more than $55,000. According to a statement, the 29 projects are located throughout the county and include works by organizations like the Mount Vernon Public Library and the PJS Jazz Society.
Friend says Durst, of HBO’s ‘Jinx’, confessed to killing writer Berman
… was having marital troubles with Durst at the time of her disappearance, has never been found. Police in Westchester County, N.Y., believe she is dead and have long suspected that Durst killed her. The couple, married in 1973, were officially …
Winter restaurant event heats up Stamford dining scene
… in a lot of people – not only those who are from the Stamford area, but also from other areas such as Westchester County – who come down and look forward to trying all these different restaurants in downtown Stamford.” Spurred by population growth …
Carol Van Scoyoc, Chief Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of…
… University – Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 419268 Boston, MA 02241-9268 www.Pace.edu/givetopacelaw or Westchester County BAR Foundation c/o WCBA 1 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601 Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm and Friday 4-8pm. A Mass …
NFA athletics director leaving
… been actively recruited by several school districts over the past two years, and Chappaqua, located in Westchester County, intrigued him because of the district’s outstanding reputation. He accepted the job on Wednesday night at a …
Can Virtual Reality ‘Teach’ Empathy?
In November 2015, middle-school students from Westchester County, New York, found themselves on a windswept field in South Sudan mingling with a crowd of refugees fleeing civil war. Suddenly, they heard the deafening roar of low-flying military cargo planes overhead, followed by large bags of grain thudding to the ground all around them.
2017 International Folk Music Award winners
… the Clearwater Award for sustainable event production to the Clearwater Festival, whose annual event in Westchester County, NY is the award’s namesake. Master of Ceremonies for the show was Paula Cole, which included appearances from Kris …
Winter restaurant event heats up Stamford dining scene
… in a lot of people – not only those who are from the Stamford area, but also from other areas such as Westchester County – who come down and look forward to trying all these different restaurants in downtown Stamford.” Spurred by population growth …
Police Uncover Organized Property Theft Ring In Peekskill
… said. Police were led to Maxwell after their initial investigation took them to multiple locations around Westchester County where Daniel used stolen credit cards to illegally purchase electronic equipment, police added. During the investigation, …
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.
Church sale falls through
… affect it in the future if not addressed. The owners have stated the windows are available in storage in Westchester County. The location of the clock is not known. “Now that I’ve gotten word from attorney Kolodziej, I’m going to be reaching out to …
Leading NYC Area Agents to Represent PDQ Manufacturing
… includes northern New Jersey, the city proper, Long Island and major parts of upstate New York including Westchester County. David Bryant is a principal of Triad Sales Group, Inc., headquartered in north Jersey. He started in the security hardware …
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.
New York Times Puts Spotlight On Port Chester
… area a second look. The revitalization of the area began in 1999, and since then, the 2.4-square-mile Westchester County village has become a mecca for shopping and luxury homes, while still being affordable for more middle-income residents, the …
Danbury Business Owner Joins Strike, Closes For A Day To Support Immigrants
… was the decision-maker and I decided to join the silent protest,” said Coehlo, who also owns bakeries in Westchester County, N.Y., which he is keeping open Thursday. Although he agrees with the immigrants’ cause, Coehlo said he does understand the …
Armonk Road Connection, Major Traffic Connector, Will Close For One Week
Commuters get ready for slowdowns and major congestion when the northbound Armonk Road Connection closes for a week beginning Saturday, Feb. 18, Westchester County highway officials said. The roadway, which links Route 22 with the Bronx River Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway, will be closed to make repairs to the overhead bridge, officials added.
3 arrested in Scarsdale burglary
The defendants were arraigned in a Scarsdale court and are being held at the Westchester County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Hoff Barthelson Music School’s Baroque and Beyond To Begin 3/11
… Our Time Festival highlights the music of the 20th and 21st centuries and is held annually in May. One of Westchester County’s most cherished and active cultural resources, Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier …
THURSDAY, 10am: Challenges of Long Distance Caregiving at Rye Library
On the heels of Monday’s program with Dr. Atul Gawande aboutliving well and ending well in older age, the Rye Free Reading Room is hosting a program “Special Challenges of Long Distance Caregiving” byMark Brownstein, president and franchisee of My Elder Advocate in Westchester County. The program is in the library’sMeeting Room from 10am – 11am on thisThursday, February 16, 2017.
Robert E. Condon
… in Toms River and the Sonata Bay Homeowners Association. Born in West Haven, Connecticut, a resident of Westchester County, New York, he then lived in Suffern, for 34 years, prior to moving to Bayville, New Jersey, in 1993. He also has been a …
Long Beach firefighters’ union withdraws lawsuit against city
… cut the number of professional firefighters in its department and the Village of Port Chester, in Westchester County, eliminated them altogether. Now, after two years of litigation over various aspects of the restructuring, Local 287 agreed to …
It’s a Mouthwatering March in Westchester County
… popular foodie event is back. Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week takes place March 6th – 19th. Over 100 Westchester County restaurants will be participating in HVRW from classic favorites to brand new spots. Participating restaurants offer a …
Jury Awards $397K Legal Mal Verdict to City Over Advice in Civil Rights Case
A jury awarded a legal malpractice verdict of almost $397,000 to a Westchester County municipality claiming that its counsel for a group of civil rights cases incorrectly advised that it would not be on the hook for the plaintiffs’ legal fees.
Ex-Monticello mayor wants conviction tossed
… that decision. Jenkins could not be reached for comment Tuesday. His lawyer, William Martin of Somers in Westchester County, said the indictments against Jenkins were flawed. In one grand jury proceeding, he said the forewoman was Judith Kunis, a …
Westchester woman pleads guilty to killing toddler daughter
The Westchester County district attorney’s office says 27-year-old Deasia Bartee pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday. The child, Samia Yusuf, was found lifeless in a playpen on Aug. 5 in Mount Vernon.
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A suburban New York woman has pleaded guilty to killing her 14A1 2 month old daughter. The Westchester County distric “We simply don’t have enough manpower,” Buffalo-based agent Dean Mandel told the House Homeland Security Committee in 2016.
New Rochelle Teenager Found Guilty Of Murdering Iona College Student
A New Rochelle teenager is facing life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of murdering an Iona College student last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said on Tuesday that Stivenson Desir, 19, was found guilty of one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after he shot and killed Iona student Brandon Lawrence in Lincoln Park last spring.
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 …
Teenager Found Guilty Of Murdering Westchester College Student
A New Rochelle teenager is facing life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of murdering an Iona College student last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said on Tuesday that Stivenson Desir, 19, was found guilty of one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after he shot and killed Iona student Brian Lawrence in Lincoln Park last spring.
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.
Immigration Protection Act Gets Out of Committee at Board of Legislators
… Protection Act’,” said Legislator Virginia Perez (D-Yonkers). “We will not tolerate discrimination in Westchester County. Not against anyone, not for any reason. What we are aiming to do with this legislation is ensure that we are not perpetrators …
No Foul Play Suspected In Death Of Man Found At Central Avenue Burger King
… Squad and Crime Scene Unit. Reilly’s body has been removed from the scene and autopsy results from the Westchester County Medical Examiner are pending. According to police, the initial investigation has not revealed any instances of foul play, …
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 …
Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov named president of Pace University
… liberal arts university in Manhattan. The university, with about 13,000 students, also has campuses in Westchester County, New York. “On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I am pleased to welcome Marvin Krislov as the next president of Pace,” …
Legislator looks to ban synthetic marijuana
Synthetic marijuana, or K-2, has become an epidemic in the Hudson Valley and that’s prompting a Westchester County legislator to take action. David Tubiolo is proposing a bill that would ban the sale of the substance, which is legal when sold online and at some gas stations.
Westchester honors “African-American Trailblazers”
In celebration of Black History Month, Westchester County honored some of its own with this year’s “African-American Trailblazers Awards.” The trailblazers were chosen based on RYE – In celebration of Black History Month, Westchester County honored some of its own with this year’s “African-American Trailblazers Awards.”