Former Prison Cook Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate In Westchester Former Prison Cook Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate In Westchester
Former Prison Cook Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Inmate In Westchester A former prison cook will spend time behind bars after admitting to having sex with an inmate at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Northern Westchester. Garth Trail, 63, has been sentenced to “shock probation,” and will serve four months in jail followed by the remaining 10 years’ probation. He will also have to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty in November last year to criminal sexual act. Trail was a former head cook who was employed by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision at the Bedford Hills facility, which is a medium-security prison …
Calin Pop Of Bedford Hills, Known For His 'Larger Than Life Personality,' Dies At 51 Calin Pop Of Bedford Hills, Known For His 'Larger Than Life Personality,' Dies At 51
Calin Pop Of Bedford Hills, Known For His 'Larger Than Life Personality,' Dies At 51 A man noted for his vibrant personality, Calin Pop, of Bedford Hills, died at age 51. Pop will be remembered as a larger than life personality, from his quirky sense of humor to his stubbornness and his generosity, according to the obituary, which noted the three great loves in his life: Family, fishing and cars. Pop leaves behind “Mom” a.k.a. Buni; a sister, Sorina Kyriazis along with her husband Jim and daughter Jamie; a sister Corina Zanca and her two sons: Alex and his wife Jordan and Jack and niece Sandra. There will be a visitation on Saturday, Aug. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. a…
These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Northern Westchester These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Northern Westchester
These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Northern Westchester Cozy, county and casual are the kind of breakfast places you'll find in Northern Westchester County. Here are five to try. Market at Union Hall, 2 Keeler Lane, North Salem: Organic and gourmet country market meets cafe in a 19th-century building is one not to miss on the scenic drive from Katonah to Connecticut. They have just baked cakes, pastries, scones and croissants, espresso, coffee, and tea for a Continental breakfast you can have inside or outside in a garden area.  A reviewer on Yelp, Scott P., of Miami, posted "OMG. What a great little place in the middle of nowhere. The…
Former Bedford Hills Corrections Officer Sentenced For Sexual Act, Trafficking Contraband Former Bedford Hills Corrections Officer Sentenced For Sexual Act, Trafficking Contraband
Former Bedford Hills Corrections Officer Sentenced For Sexual Act, Trafficking Contraband A former correction officer at a women’s prison in Westchester will spend time behind bars after pleading guilty to committing a sexual act trafficking contraband to inmates. Iran Colon, 32, an officer who was based at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills pleaded guilty late last year to promoting prison contraband and criminal sexual act, both felonies, after being arrested in his Staten Island home in May. On Tuesday, July 2, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced that Colon has been sentenced to a term of between one and three years in state p…
Glenn Close Lists Westchester Estate For $3.6M After 30 Years In Area Glenn Close Lists Westchester Estate For $3.6M After 30 Years In Area
Glenn Close Lists Westchester Estate For $3.6M After 30 Years In Area After more than 30 years, iconic actress and "Fatal Attraction" femme fatale, Glenn Close has listed her Northern Westchester estate for sale. Known affectionately, as "Beanfield," the 10-acre estate in Bedford Hills on Succabone Road, which includes a totally renovated idyllic farmhouse, has hit the market for $3.6 million, according to dwell.  The five bedrooms, five bathroom home was recently the setting for Close’s daughter, actress Annie Starke's wedding to management consultant Marc Albu. Starke grew up in the home originally built in 1910.  The home has since been totally renovated…
Store Employee Charged With Selling Tobacco To Minor In Northern Westchester Store Employee Charged With Selling Tobacco To Minor In Northern Westchester
Store Employee Charged With Selling Tobacco To Minor In Northern Westchester An employee at a store in Northern Westchester was caught selling tobacco to a minor during an enforcement detail, police said. YiJian Liu, 45, of Brooklyn at The Smoke Shop, located at 742 Bedford Road in Bedford Hills was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child, a Class B misdemeanor on Wednesday, June 19 at approximately 2:20 p.m., said Bedford Police Department Lt. Andrew M. Bellantone. The Bedford Police Department, in conjunction with the Westchester County Department of Health and the Lewisboro Police Department, conducted a controlled pu…
A Life Dedicated To Education In Bedford Central School District: John Ernest Finch, 89 A Life Dedicated To Education In Bedford Central School District: John Ernest Finch, 89
A Life Dedicated To Education In Bedford Central School District: John Ernest Finch, 89 John Ernest Finch died peacefully on Friday, May 3. He was 89 years old and most recently a resident of Arbor Ridge in Rhinebeck. John lived his early life in Mt. Kisco and raised his family in Bedford Hills. He is survived by his devoted wife (Joan) of 62 years, his three children (Christine, Karen and Paul), his five grandchildren (Mark, Michael, Benjamin, Matthew and Anna), his sisters (Judy and Patricia) and brother (Robert). John was predeceased by his father (Ernest), mother (Katherine) and brothers (Edward and Joseph). John served briefly in the Marine Corp before enjoying a …
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Metro-North Secures Silence Of Rail Engineer In Deadly Westchester Crash With Secret Settlement Metro-North Secures Silence Of Rail Engineer In Deadly Westchester Crash With Secret Settlement
Metro-North Secures Silence Of Rail Engineer In Deadly Westchester Crash With Secret Settlement This is the first in a series of stories on the deadliest crash in Metro-North history. Metro-North quietly settled a legal claim made by the now-retired locomotive engineer who operated the train that collided into a Mercedes SUV at the Commerce street railroad crossing in Valhalla four years ago. The deadliest crash in Metro-North history killed the driver and five commuters from Westchester and Fairfield counties. Fifteen train passengers were injured. As another anniversary passed marking the deadliest commuter railroad crash in Metro-North history, sadly there are few new safety improv…
Enormous Brush Fire Breaks Out Over 12 Acres In Northern Westchester Enormous Brush Fire Breaks Out Over 12 Acres In Northern Westchester
Enormous Brush Fire Breaks Out Over 12 Acres In Northern Westchester Firefighters from multiple municipalities teamed up to battle an aggressive brush fire that broke out in Northern Westchester Wednesday night, April 3,  The blaze occurred along the northern side of Todd Road in the Lewisboro hamlet of Golden Bridge and damaged an estimated 12 acres of wetlands, according to Goldens Bridge Fire Chief James McManus. Multiple 911 calls came in around 6:45 p.m., said McManus, prompting the Goldens Bridge Fire Department to respond quickly, as the blaze continued to grow in size. “When we arrived on the scene, the fire had consumed approximately thre…
Paid Driver Stole $11K From Victim In Westchester, Police Say Paid Driver Stole $11K From Victim In Westchester, Police Say
Paid Driver Stole $11K From Victim In Westchester, Police Say A paid driver is facing three felony charges after state police say he stole $11,000 from a victim in Northern Westchester. Troopers received a complaint of fraud from an elderly victim on Friday, March 22. An investigation found three checks totaling $11,000 in US currency were fraudulently withdrawn from her account, state police said. Further investigation found the checks were stolen by 23-year-old Andre Aguilar of Bedford Hills, who then forged the victim’s signature, and deposited the money into his own checking accounts, according to police. Aguilar had recently been employed b…
Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Leaving Scene Of Crash Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Leaving Scene Of Crash
Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Leaving Scene Of Crash A woman from Northern Westchester is facing charges after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash in New Canaan, police say. New Canaan Police responded to the area of 1529 Ponus Ridge Road on Monday, Feb. 25 around 3 p.m. on the report of a damaged guardrail, a license plate with New York registration and some vehicular debris. The following investigation revealed that 55-year-old De Fretes Leguizamon of Bedford Hills was driving the vehicle that struck the guardrail on Monday, Feb. 18 while traveling to work. She further alleged that it was snowing at the time of the crash and that her veh…
Northern Westchester Hospital Has Your Prescription For Laughter Northern Westchester Hospital Has Your Prescription For Laughter
Northern Westchester Hospital Has Your Prescription For Laughter Need a little levity in your life? Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) has just what you need – a prescription for laughter. Join us on April 27 at 8pm, when nine local, amateur comedians, who all have a special connection to the hospital, take the stage and star in NWH’s Night of Comedy. Harnessing the humor in healthcare, the event will raise money for an important cause. All proceeds will benefit NWH's school-based health education programs, which are offered free of charge to more than 10,000 students throughout the community annually. The event, which will take place at the Ch…