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White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
'We're So Proud': Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl To Feature 2 Dogs From Westchester
Before settling down to watch the big game on Super Bowl Sunday, you may want to tune in to Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl, which will include paw-ticipation from two Westchester dogs. Two pups from Briarcliff Manor-based SPCA Westchester, Dallas and Melody, will make their big debuts at Puppy Bowl XX on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m., the animal rescue organization announced. In a post on social media, SPCA Westchester expressed excitement for the pair's upcoming television appearance. "We all love Super Bowl Sunday but now we’re even more excited for the big game day," the organization wrot…
Briarcliff, NY
News
Amid Downpours, Briarcliff Manor Residents Told To Conserve Water
As rain pounds the region and the wind howls, one Northern Westchester municipality is being told to conserve water after a large main break. The break occurred in the village of Briarcliff Manor around 5 a.m., Monday, Dec. 18 along Sleepy Hollow Road, leading to a disruption in water supply and pressure for residents along the roadway. Related story: Potent Storm With Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds Causing Power Outages, Flooding, Road Closures As of 8:30 a.m., officials with the Briarcliff Manor Public Works Department said crews, working in the downpours, have located the break a…
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Trick Or Treat! Police Issue Halloween Safety Tips, Road Closures In Westchester
As the spookiest day of the year approaches, police departments in Westchester are planning road closures and giving safety tips to make sure trick-or-treating goes smoothly. Ahead of Halloween, police agencies in Westchester such as White Plains Public Safety are issuing tips to make sure children and their families stay out of harm's way while trick-or-treating. Some of these tips include: Carry glow sticks or flashlights and affix reflective tape or stickers to costumes or bags to make sure children are seen by drivers; Try to only cross streets at corners and use traffic s…
Briarcliff, NY
Obituaries
Former Briarcliff Resident Burt Erickson Passes Away at 100
Burt Erickson, 100 years young, formerly of Briarcliff Manor and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2023 at the Veteran’s Association Nursing Home in Montrose, where he received wonderful care. Burt was born on March 8, 1923 in Chicago, the son of Frances and Burton Erickson. He was the oldest of three children. He was predeceased in death by his sister Gertrude “Trudie” Hodges and his brother Jerome “Jerry” Erickson. Burt married the love of his life Rita Marie Jerome on Dec. 27, 1952. They were married 61 years until her death on April 17, 2014. Burt is survived by his dau…
Briarcliff, NY
Business
'We Simply Cannot Compete': Store Closes After 34 Years In Briarcliff Manor
After more than three decades in business, a Northern Westchester store has decided to bow out amid changing times. Wondrous Things, a gift shop located in Briarcliff Manor at 1159 Pleasantville Rd., announced on Wednesday, Oct. 4 that it would soon be permanently closing after 34 years. Although the store did not specify a closing date, a closing sale will begin on Thursday, Oct. 5, the owners said. In their closing announcement, the owners said that they were unable to keep up with the modern state of retail. "The changing landscape of retail, Covid, online, and Amazon…
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Making Anti-Semitic Remarks At Briarcliff Manor Synagogue: Police
A 22-year-old man faces charges after allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks and gestures at a Northern Westchester synagogue during Rosh Hashanah services, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Congregation Sons of Israel (CSI) synagogue in Briarcliff Manor at 1666 Pleasantville Rd., according to Briarcliff Manor Police. During Rosh Hashanah services, a verbal altercation occurred between the synagogue's security and a food delivery driver. During this, the delivery driver allegedly made anti-Semitic remarks and gesture…
Pelham, NY
Schools
Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
27-Year-Old Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Briarcliff Manor, Police Say
A 27-year-old man has been nabbed for burglarizing two homes in Northern Westchester, police said. The man, whose name was not released, was charged with burglarizing two homes in Briarcliff Manor on Saturday, Aug. 5, the village's police department announced on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The suspect, who is from the Bronx, was charged with two counts of second-degree burglary in addition to other charges, police said. The investigation into the burglaries is still ongoing, and more arrests may be made, authorities added. The Harrison, New York City, and Westchester County …
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Fire Ignites At Scarborough Train Station In Briarcliff
Emergency crews were sent to a train station in Northern Westchester after a power substation caught on fire. The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 just after 2 p.m., when firefighters from Croton-On-Hudson and Briarcliff Manor were sent to the Scarborough Metro-North Station for a reported blaze. According to the Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department, arriving crews found a fire on the roof of a power substation and soon began working to extinguish it. With the help of the Millwood Fire Department as well, crews were able to put out the blaze and return to service ar…
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Traffic Incident Shuts Down Route 9A In Briarcliff Manor: Developing
A traffic incident has resulted in part of a busy Northern Westchester route being closed in one direction. The incident happened in the area of Route 9A and Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff Manor, the village's fire department reported on Wednesday, July 26 around 4:45 p.m. As a result of the incident, access to Route 9A southbound in the area has been suspended. Pleasantville Road is still open with some immediate closures, fire officials said. More details about the incident have not yet been released by authorities. This is a developing story. Check back to Dai…
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Burglaries Of Briarcliff Manor Homes Under Investigation, Police Say
A series of residential burglaries in a Northern Westchester village are now under investigation by police, who are urging residents to take precautions to avoid being victimized. The burglaries have happened throughout the last several months in Briarcliff Manor, the village's police department announced on Tuesday, July 25. The most recent incidents were reported at residences located in the area of Sleepy Hollow Road and Long Hill Road, the department said, also adding that many of the burglaries have happened while homeowners were away on vacation. The suspects will u…
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
2 Cruisers Struck By Speeding Vehicle During Pursuit In Briarcliff Manor, Police Say
Two police cruisers were struck by a vehicle during a high-speed chase on a busy road in Northern Westchester, authorities said. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 19 in Briarcliff Manor, when police tried to stop a speeding vehicle on Route 9A northbound. When the vehicle did not stop, a brief chase then started. During this pursuit, two Briarcliff Manor Police Department cruisers were struck by the vehicle, which eventually came to a stop on Hazelton Circle. The driver of the vehicle then ran away but was quickly caught by an officer and taken into custody,&n…
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