Greenburgh  Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says Greenburgh  Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says
Greenburgh Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says Of all the towns in New York State, this community was decided the best for families and one of the best in the country. In Fortune Magazine's 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” ranking, the Westchester County town of Greenburgh came in at No. 9, beating out dozens of other municipalities around the country, and ranking as best in the Empire State. What makes Greenburgh one of the best in the nation, Fortune claims, includes its proximity to New York City while still delivering a “small-town charm in a leafy landscape of rolling hills.” With historic residences to visit, outdoor r…
Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Other Driver On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh, Police Say Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Other Driver On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Points Gun At Other Driver On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh, Police Say A 30-year-old man faces charges after an alleged road-rage incident involving him pulling a gun on another driver while traveling on a busy parkway in Westchester, police said.  On Tuesday morning, June 13, New York State Police arrested 30-year-old Valhalla resident Richard Zimmer on charges stemming from an alleged incident that happened on Thursday evening, May 11.  According to police, on the day of the incident, troopers had received a menacing complaint involving two vehicles traveling north on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh.  The complaint detailed that the vi…
New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Hastings-On-Hudson New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Hastings-On-Hudson
New Chick-fil-A To Open Along NY Thruway In Hastings-On-Hudson Iconic fast food chain Chick-fil-A is planning to open a third location in Westchester that will be perfect for hungry commuters who have built up an appetite.  The new location will soon open along the New York Thruway (Interstate 87) in Hastings-on-Hudson at the Ardsley Travel Plaza at Mile 6, according to Chick-fil-A.  An opening date has not yet been announced for the eatery.  The restaurant is the third announced location in Westchester and the fourth in the Hudson Valley.  Other upcoming Westchester locations include a restaurant in Yonkers at the intersection of…
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve 61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve After months of training, more than 60 new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley.  The 61 new officers graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held on Friday, May 26 at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center.  There, they received their diplomas before a packed audience, marking the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of training that required them to master the physical and academic demands of the academy.  County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins,…
Emergency Work: Ramp Between Saw Mill River Parkway, I-87 In Greenburgh Reopens Emergency Work: Ramp Between Saw Mill River Parkway, I-87 In Greenburgh Reopens
Emergency Work: Ramp Between Saw Mill River Parkway, I-87 In Greenburgh Reopens A busy ramp carrying traffic between a parkway and a highway in Westchester has reopened after being closed for emergency work.  The ramp from the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway (Exit 20) to northbound Interstate 87 in Greenburgh has reopened after being shut down on Monday afternoon, May 22, the New York State Thruway Authority announced on Wednesday morning, May 24.  The ramp had been shut down for emergency maintenance work, according to Westchester County Police. The closure contributed to heavy traffic on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway, police said.
Man Stabbed After Gang Throws Object At His Car In Greenburgh Man Stabbed After Gang Throws Object At His Car In Greenburgh
Man Stabbed After Gang Throws Object At His Car In Greenburgh A man faces charges for helping to attack a victim who had left his vehicle after an object was thrown at it in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened in Greenburgh on Sunday, May 14 just after midnight in the area of Payne Street and Massaro Park, according to Greenburgh Police Lieutenant Dennis Basulto. Around this time, the male victim had been driving his vehicle east on Payne Street when it was hit by a thrown object.  When he stopped and left his vehicle, the victim was then confronted by multiple individuals and was eventually stabbed in the stomach by one of the…
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease An aggressive raccoon found in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, leading officials to warn residents who may have come in contact with the animal to get the treatment they need.  The raccoon was found on Tuesday, May 16 in Greenburgh at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court after it had been acting aggressively, according to Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.  The animal has since tested positive for rabies.  Any residents or their pets who may have come into contact with the raccoon are asked to immediatel…
Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Greenburgh Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Greenburgh
Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Greenburgh A woman was killed in a late-night crash after her car crashed into a tree and then rolled into a ditch in front of a Westchester shopping center, police said.  The crash happened on Tuesday, May 2 around 1:20 a.m., when police in Greenburgh were alerted to a motor vehicle crash in the area of 407 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), according to Greenburgh Police.  Once arriving at the scene, officers spotted a vehicle in a drainage ditch in front of the Crossroads Shopping Plaza.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that a gray Hyundai Elantra had been driving eastbound on…
Brush Fires Rage Across Westchester: Here's How To Prevent Them Brush Fires Rage Across Westchester: Here's How To Prevent Them
Brush Fires Rage Across Westchester: Here's How To Prevent Them As a number of brush fires caused by dry conditions, strong winds, and low humidity erupt in Westchester, officials are giving residents tips on how to prevent more from happening.  The current dry conditions have caused numerous brush fires throughout the county and have led New York State to issue a high fire danger warning for Westchester, according to County Executive George Latimer.  The high risk for brush fires is caused by dry conditions, strong winds, and low relative humidity, which particularly affects parks and wooded areas in the county.  Places where large…
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley
Chick-fil-A Planning Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley Chick-fil-A is inching closer to opening what will be its third location in the Hudson Valley. With locations already in the works in Westchester County near the Greenburgh/White Plains border, as well as Yonkers, the latest news comes from Rockland County where the chain is currently in the planning process to open a new eatery in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, officials with Chick-fil-A have plans winding their way through approvals with the planning board and should receive the final green light within the next three months or sometimes in early Spring. …
Ambulance Stolen From Hospital: Suspect Caught On Tappan Zee Bridge In Tarrytown, Police Say Ambulance Stolen From Hospital: Suspect Caught On Tappan Zee Bridge In Tarrytown, Police Say
Ambulance Stolen From Hospital: Suspect Caught On Tappan Zee Bridge In Tarrytown, Police Say A drunk driver faces several charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance from a hospital and using it to lead police on a chase throughout Westchester that finally ended on the Tappan Zee Bridge, police said.  The incident started on Thursday, March 30 around 5:40 a.m., when state police troopers were notified of a Mount Sinai ambulance that had been stolen from St. Luke’s Morningside Hospital in New York City.  Police soon learned that the ambulance was being tracked by GPS by the New York City Fire Department, who said that it was driving northbound on Interstat…
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car In Greenburgh, Police Say Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car In Greenburgh, Police Say
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car In Greenburgh, Police Say A man faces drunk driving charges after allegedly traveling the wrong way on a highway in Westchester and slamming into another vehicle, causing both drivers to be hospitalized, police said. The crash happened on Thursday, March 23 around 10:45 p.m., when state police responded to Interstate 87 southbound in Greenburgh to a reported collision involving a wrong-way driver.  Upon arriving, troopers conducted an investigation and found that 38-year-old Juan Sinchim of Port Chester had been driving northbound in the highway's southbound passing lane before crashing into another vehicl…