Bedford, NY
News
Proposed Cell Tower Sparks Concern Among Bedford Residents Proposed Cell Tower Sparks Concern Among Bedford Residents
Proposed Cell Tower Sparks Concern Among Bedford Residents Opponents of a proposed Verizon cell tower in the heart of Bedford Village are encouraging residents to attend a public meeting on Monday, June 18. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. in the Court Room at 321 Bedford Road in Bedford Hills. The Board of Directors of the Bedford Historical Society opposes it and is seeking other public input. Verizon plans to erect a 150-foot cell tower on Hickory Lane that will be clearly visible in Bedford Village.  In March 2017, Verizon conducted a visual impact assessment at the proposed tower location which involved raising a helium balloon to the height of …

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Waze Aims To Provide Metro-North Rail-Crossing Alerts Waze Aims To Provide Metro-North Rail-Crossing Alerts
Waze Aims To Provide Metro-North Rail-Crossing Alerts Long overdue, but will it save lives at dangerous area railroad crossings? Time will tell. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it is partnering with Waze to improve safety at railroad crossings of Metro-North commuter railroad and Long Island Rail Road. “Safety is a core value at the MTA and its commuter railroads -- for our customers and our employees -- as well as for those in the communities we serve," MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota said.  This is the first feature of its kind to debut on the app and is tied to an ongoing collaboration with Waze as part of the Conn…

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by Jon Craig
Mt. Kisco, NY
Police & Fire
Mount Kisco Teen Nabbed For 'Ransacking' Unlocked Vehicles In Bedford Hills Mount Kisco Teen Nabbed For 'Ransacking' Unlocked Vehicles In Bedford Hills
Mount Kisco Teen Nabbed For 'Ransacking' Unlocked Vehicles In Bedford Hills A teenager is facing a pair of felony charges after being busted by police in Northern Westchester for allegedly “entering and ransacking” unlocked vehicles in the area. Officers from the Bedford Police Department were dispatched to a Babbitt Road residence in Bedford Hills at approximately 12:30 a.m on Friday, May 25, where there was a report of a “suspicious person in a driveway who fled the scene.” Investigation into the incident found that two unlocked vehicles at the original complainant’s residence had been entered, as well as several other vehicles in the area, with some having prope…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck
Popular Eatery With Northern Westchester Locations Rolls Out Food Truck Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill, with locations in New York and Connecticut, has responded to overwhelming demand for its popular fresh dishes with a new food truck program. The program is designed to bring its fast casual concept on the road. The new Salsa Fresca food truck complements the restaurant chain’s recent announcement of a franchise initiative to create 100 new stores within five years. The popular chain already has stores in Bedford Hills, Carmel, Cross River and Danbury. Hungry patrons will be able to track where the food truck will appear next on Salsa Fresca's Facebook, Twitter (…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Three Corrections Officers Arrested In Westchester, One For Rape Three Corrections Officers Arrested In Westchester, One For Rape
Three Corrections Officers Arrested In Westchester, One For Rape Three corrections workers in Westchester are facing charges - including a prison guard who is accused of multiple counts of rape - officials announced at a press conference on Thursday in White Plains. Iran Colon, 31, Garth Trail, 61, and Melissa Hill, 43, all employed by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision are each facing charges stemming from three separate incidents, said Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr.  Colon, a guard a guard at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, has been arraigned on a 19-count indictment an…

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by Zak Failla
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Bedford Hills Gospel Concert Benefit For Community Center Marks 25th Year Bedford Hills Gospel Concert Benefit For Community Center Marks 25th Year
Bedford Hills Gospel Concert Benefit For Community Center Marks 25th Year The Chancel Choir of the Antioch Baptist Church in Bedford Hills will raise its voices for a concert in support of the Community Center of Northern Westchester on Sunday, April 22, at 4 p.m. This is the 25th year for the event, which allows the center to serve those in need in the community. The concert will be held at the Antioch Baptist Church at One Strother Crossing in Bedford Hills (at the corner of Church and Main Street).

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by Daily Voice
Mamaroneck, NY
Lifestyle
DVlicious: Here Are Leading Nominees So Far For Best Pizza In Westchester DVlicious: Here Are Leading Nominees So Far For Best Pizza In Westchester
DVlicious: Here Are Leading Nominees So Far For Best Pizza In Westchester Thin, well done or stuffed crust. There are few foods that attract such loyalty – and such fierce debate – as pizza. In less than one day, hundreds of nominations for the DVlicious Pizza Competition came pouring in. Below are 10 of the top nominations we've received so far. But it's not too late to add more. If you haven't already emailed us, just leave a comment below with the name of the pizzeria, where it's located and why you think it's best. Or leave a comment stating why you think one of the 10 places listed is best. Five pizza places will be open for voting next week -- and one piz…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mamaroneck, NY
Lifestyle
DVlicious: Nominate Your Choice For Best Pizza Place In Westchester County DVlicious: Nominate Your Choice For Best Pizza Place In Westchester County
DVlicious: Nominate Your Choice For Best Pizza Place In Westchester County Thin, well done or stuffed crust. There are few foods that attract such loyalty – and such fierce debate – as pizza. In less than one day, hundreds of nominations for the DVlicious Pizza Competition came pouring in. Below are 10 of the top nominations we've received so far. But it's not too late to add more. If you haven't already emailed us, just leave a comment below with the name of the pizzeria, where it's located and why you think it's best. Or leave a comment stating why you think one of the 10 places listed is best. Five pizza places will be open for voting next week -- and one piz…

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI Over Presidents Day Weekend Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI Over Presidents Day Weekend
Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI Over Presidents Day Weekend Nearly two dozen area motorists were among those busted by State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the extended President’s Day weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Area residents arrested were:  Friday, Feb. 16: State Police from Somers arrested Vladimir Rusnak, 43, of Mount Kisco, for D…

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by Zak Failla
Mt. Kisco, NY
Business
Mount Kisco Eyes Zoning Change To Make Way For New ShopRite Mount Kisco Eyes Zoning Change To Make Way For New ShopRite
Mount Kisco Eyes Zoning Change To Make Way For New ShopRite The Mount Kisco Village Board agreed last week to draft a zoning text change that would allow a ShopRite supermarket to be constructed in the Diamond Properties complex on North Bedford Road, according to this report by The Examiner News.  Prior news coverage by Daily Voice can be found by clicking here. Village officials expressed support for the project would see the supermarket open at 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples on the Diamond Brothers property. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. Village trustees instr…

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by Daily Voice
Armonk, NY
Traffic
Crash Snarls Traffic, Causing Closures On Saw Mill River Parkway Crash Snarls Traffic, Causing Closures On Saw Mill River Parkway
Crash Snarls Traffic, Causing Closures On Saw Mill River Parkway This story has been updated. A serious crash with injuries blocked the right lane and caused temporary closures on a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester early Tuesday evening. The incident, on the northbound side, occurred just south of Green Lane in Bedford Hills, with stop-and-go traffic backed up to Kisco Avenue (Exit 37) in Mount Kisco. Mount Kisco Police said just before 6 p.m. that motorists should avoid the area while the crash is being investigated. The lane reopened by 7:30 p.m.

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by Daily Voice
Mt. Kisco, NY
Business
Mount Kisco Officials Support Proposed ShopRite Move From Bedford Hills Mount Kisco Officials Support Proposed ShopRite Move From Bedford Hills
Mount Kisco Officials Support Proposed ShopRite Move From Bedford Hills MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A proposed ShopRite that would move to Mount Kisco from Bedford Hills is starting to gain momentum. Village officials expressed support for the project at a meeting last week which would see the supermarket open at 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples on the Diamond Brothers property. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. The current zoning does not permit a supermarket but Planning Board trustee Ralph Vigliotti, Mayor Gina Picinich, and Trustee Peter Grunthel all expressed their support for a zoni…

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by Sam Barron