Fairview Firefighter Who Slammed Ex To Floor, Hit Her Gets Probation, DA Says
A Westchester firefighter convicted of assaulting his then-girlfriend in a violent domestic attack has been sentenced, prosecutors announced.
Joseph Apostoli, 46, of the Fairview Fire Department in Greenburgh, received three years of probation with domestic violence conditions on Monday, Sept. 15, according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.
The DA’s Office had sought a period of “shock probation,” which would have included jail time, but Judge James McCarty denied the request.
Following a non-jury trial in June, McCarty convicted Apostoli of two counts of third-de…
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Greenburgh: Police
A Pennsylvania man was arrested for driving drunk with two children in his car on a Hudson Valley, NY highway, police said.
The arrest happened in Westchester County around 11:22 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, when troopers on patrol pulled over a 2022 Toyota Highlander that was failing to stay in its lane while traveling northbound on Interstate 87 in Greenburgh, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24.
The driver, identified as Santiago Ramirez Canela, age 46, of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, showed signs of impairment during the traffic stop and failed several field s…
School Bus Crash On I-287 In Greenburgh Sends 2 Passengers To Hospital
A morning rush hour crash involving three vehicles, including a school bus, sent two people to the hospital in Westchester County.
The crash happened around 8 a.m. on Friday, May 9, on Interstate 287 eastbound near Exit 5 in Greenburgh, according to New York State Police.
Investigators say a Honda, driven by a 34-year-old White Plains woman, was traveling in the right lane when she was hit from behind by a bus, driven by a 66-year-old Bronx man.
Moments later, the bus was struck from behind by a third vehicle driven by a 40-year-old White Plains man, police said.
Two passengers on t…
Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Scarsdale
Food lovers in Westchester County have a new sizzling new hot pot restaurant to explore that will soon celebrate its opening.
Located in Scarsdale at 825 Central Park Ave., KPOT Scarsdale, a new Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant, will hold a grand opening on Wednesday, April 16, at 4 p.m.
The new restaurant promises an “unforgettable dining experience,” according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who announced the opening on Monday, April 14.
KPOT is known nationwide for its interactive, all-you-can-eat style, combining traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BB…
Brutal Dog Killing: Man Grabbed Pet By Neck, Threw It Into Street In Greenburgh, DA Says
A man has been indicted for the violent killing of a small Shih Tzu dog in a shocking act of animal cruelty that took place in Westchester in late 2024, prosecutors announced.
Valhalla resident Cory Eulin, 41, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Tuesday, April 1, on charges stemming from the Dec. 19, 2024, incident, which happened in Greenburgh, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, April 3.
According to District Attorney Susan Cacace, around 3:45 p.m. on the day of the incident, Eulin allegedly grabbed the small dog by the neck …
Taxi Service Trusted By Families, Seniors Faces Closure After Decades In Scarsdale
One of the oldest taxi companies in the country that has served those in Westchester for decades is on the verge of shutting down, prompting town officials and business owners to search for solutions to keep it running.
Central Taxi of Scarsdale is at risk of closing within weeks, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The company, which has been a staple for local commuters, parents, seniors, and caregivers, is struggling due to changes in transportation habits, the rise of Uber and Lyft, and financial hardships caused by the pandemic, according t…
3 Pounds Of Cocaine, Heroin, Stolen Loaded Gun Found On Thruway Driver In Greenburgh: Police
A Bronx man is behind bars after New York State Troopers say he was caught with a stolen gun and a staggering amount of drugs during a traffic stop on I-87 (the NY State Thruway).
The arrest happened on Wednesday, Dec. 18, around 1 p.m., when Troop T Troopers from SP Tarrytown pulled over a 2018 Nissan Rogue for vehicle and traffic law violations in Greenburgh (Westchester), police said.
The driver, identified as 27-year-old Maximilian X. Blevins, was in possession of a stolen loaded SCCY Industries 9mm firearm from North Carolina, along with a large quantity of illegal drugs, police said. …
