Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
Vehicle Intertwines With Guardrail, People Injured In 2-Car Harrison Crash Vehicle Intertwines With Guardrail, People Injured In 2-Car Harrison Crash
Vehicle Intertwines With Guardrail, People Injured In 2-Car Harrison Crash Multiple people were injured and had to be extricated from a vehicle after it slammed into a guardrail in Westchester County after a two-car crash.  The accident happened on Saturday, Jan. 21 around 12:20 p.m. in Harrison on the eastbound side of Westchester Avenue at Kenilworth Road, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  Once arriving at the scene of the crash, firefighters went to work on removing the driver's door of the vehicle that hit the guardrail. The SUV was then freed from the guardrail with the help of a grip hoist, which allowed firefighters to remove all of…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
News
Duo Nabbed In Harrison Break-Ins Part Of 'South American Theft Group,' Police Say Duo Nabbed In Harrison Break-Ins Part Of 'South American Theft Group,' Police Say
Duo Nabbed In Harrison Break-Ins Part Of 'South American Theft Group,' Police Say Two members of an organized crime ring are behind bars in connection with numerous home break-ins across the country, including in Westchester County and on Long Island, authorities said. Jorge Luis Araneda Pogge, age 39, and Ingrid Johana Gomez, age 33, were both arrested in Queens Thursday, Jan. 12, following a multijurisdictional investigation that began in 2020, according to Harrison Police. The pair is accused of taking part in multiple residential burglaries and other theft-related crimes throughout the country, including the Town of Harrison and Nassau County. Pogge and Gomez are b…

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by Michael Mashburn
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On I-287 Near I-684 In Harrison ID Released For Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On I-287 Near I-684 In Harrison
ID Released For Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On I-287 Near I-684 In Harrison The names of the victims of a crash in which a tractor-trailer flipped over a guardrail on an exit ramp and landed on I-287 at the interchange with I-684 in Westchester County have been released by police.  Earlier Report - Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Harrison The driver of the tractor-trailer who was killed was identified as 42-year-old Connecticut resident Nathan Montalvo of the town of Guilford in New Haven County, and the motorist injured after the truck landed on the highway was identified as 37-year-old Aris Guerr…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Harrison Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Harrison
Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Harrison This story has been updated. One person was killed after a tractor-trailer flipped over a guardrail on an exit ramp and landed on I-287 in Westchester County. The accident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 18 around 10:20 a.m. when a tractor-trailer lost control while traveling on the Exit 9A ramp from I-287 to I-684 north in Harrison, fell from the roadway, and landed on the I-287 westbound lanes, according to state police.  The driver of the tractor-trailer was killed as a result of the crash, and an occupant of a vehicle that was on I-287 when the tractor-trailer fell was hospitaliz…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Who Stole From Port Chester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say Know Him? Man Who Stole From Port Chester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say
Know Him? Man Who Stole From Port Chester Stop & Shop On Loose, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying a man who allegedly stole more than $500 worth of groceries from a Stop & Shop in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Dec. 28, around 6:30 p.m., an unidentified man stole around $555 worth of items from the Stop & Shop in Port Chester located at 25 Waterfront Pl., according to Port Chester Police.  After he was approached by loss prevention officials at the store, the man ran away in an unknown direction. Before leaving though, an image of him was caught by the store's security footage, which police then released.  The suspect…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Business
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains
Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains A well-known Italian restaurant that has provided a spot for families to gather for 27 years has permanently closed.  Graziella's Italian Bistro, located in White Plains at 99 Church St., served meals to visitors for the last time on Saturday, Dec. 31, the owners announced on the restaurant's website.  The business was forced to close because the building that houses it was sold after the restaurant's lease ended, owner Gracie DiFeo said.  "We want to take the time to thank all our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us through the years. We are extremely humbled t…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
Business
Harrison Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business Harrison Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business
Harrison Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business A restaurant in Westchester County has permanently closed after 40 years in business.  The last day of business for Momiji Japanese Restaurant, located in Harrison at 261 Halstead Ave., was on Saturday, Dec. 31.  The restaurant launched in 1982 and was known for dishes such as sushi, shrimp tempura, tuna, avocado, and yellowtail jalapeño rolls.  Patrons from throughout the years had previously commended the business's food.  "This is hands down the best sushi in Westchester," said Bridgette M. of White Plains in a Yelp review from March 2020. "I love coming …

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On I-287 In Harrison Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On I-287 In Harrison
Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On I-287 In Harrison A box truck that tipped over briefly caused lane closures on a Westchester County highway, police said. The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 1:30 p.m. on Interstate 287 Westbound in Harrison between exits 7 and 10, according to state police.  After the box truck rolled over, the right and center lanes of the highway were blocked.  All lanes have since been opened, police said around 1:50 p.m.  All lanes are now open. — NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) January 3, 2023

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
Trapped Driver Rescued From Car After Accident In Harrison Trapped Driver Rescued From Car After Accident In Harrison
Trapped Driver Rescued From Car After Accident In Harrison One person is injured after they became trapped in their car following an accident in Westchester County, requiring them to be rescued.  The accident happened on Tuesday, Dec. 27 around 8:45 p.m., in Harrison in the area of White Plains Avenue and High Street, according to the West Harrison Fire Department.  Upon arriving, firefighters realized the driver was trapped in their car which was lying on its side and needed to be extricated. To free them, firefighters stabilized the vehicle and cut the driver out using saws.  The driver was then taken to a local hospital, fir…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say
Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say A man wanted for attempted murder in another state was found in Westchester County thanks to a chance observation by a police officer.  On Thursday, Dec. 8, around 7:40 p.m., an officer in Harrison noticed an expired New Jersey temporary license plate on a vehicle on Westchester Avenue and pulled the vehicle over.  During the stop, the officer then realized that the driver had an arrest warrant from Maryland for first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and firearm charges, according to police.  Police then arrested the man, who had been in Westchester County to p…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour
Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour One fire department in Westchester County faced a busy afternoon after responding to both a tractor-trailer rollover and a car fire on the same highway just minutes apart from each other.  On Monday, Dec. 12 at around 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to the ramp from Interstate 687 to Interstate 287 in Harrison after a tractor-trailer flipped over, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene, fire officials found that a modular home had come off of the trailer as a result of the accident. Luckily, though, there were no injuries, according to the f…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
News
Harrison To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure Harrison To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure
Harrison To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure A town in Westchester County is dedicating efforts to clean deteriorated sewer pipes to prevent pollutants from entering the environment and to protect residents from exposure to harmful waste.  To do this, the town of Harrison has entered into a contract with a company called Pipelogix to enlist their help in maintaining and replacing aging and leaking sewer laterals running from residences to the curb, according to an announcement from the law firm representing Pipelogix, Abrams Fensterman, from Monday, Dec. 5.  The goal of the program is to reduce pollution in Long Island …

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by Ben Crnic