Westchester Native,  Harrison High Class of '45, Korean Vet, John P. Witzel, 90 Westchester Native,  Harrison High Class of '45, Korean Vet, John P. Witzel, 90
Westchester Native, Harrison High Class of '45, Korean Vet, John P. Witzel, 90 John P. Witzel of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 1. John was born in Manhattan on Dec. 6, 1928 and later moved to Harrison. He attended Harrison High School, graduating in the class of 1945, and continued on to Columbia University where he graduated in 1949.  John served overseas during the Korean War and, upon return home, he worked for the Bendix Corporation and later in the family business, Witzel Brothers Inc. John was musically gifted and played the piano, organ and accordion. John was predeceased by his parents, George M. Witzel and Lillian Beck…
Two From Westchester Among Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader Two From Westchester Among Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader
Two From Westchester Among Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader Four accused mobsters, including two from Westchester, were convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and other felonies that could land them in prison for life. Christopher Londonio, 45, of Hartsdale, and Steven L. Crea, 72, of the Crestwood section of Yonkers were found guilty Friday, Nov. 15 after a six-week jury trial on an assortment of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering for the 2013 execution of notorious gang leader Michael Meldish. “The violent and disturbing acts of these four organized crime figures included the brutal murder …
Roadway Remains Closed For Replacement Of Downed Utility Poles Roadway Remains Closed For Replacement Of Downed Utility Poles
Roadway Remains Closed For Replacement Of Downed Utility Poles Town of Greenburgh police are advising drivers that Pipeline Drive is temporarily closed while repairs are made to two utility poles. The poles were damaged on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during a crash by a Town of Greenburgh vehicle. The road reopened for the evening rush hour, but was closed again Wednesday, Nov. 13 as Con Ed resumed work. Town of Greenburgh Police Chief Brian Joseph Ryan said workers anticipate the roadway will be closed for at least six hours. A police officer and flag person will be posted during this time to allow commuters access to their vehicles parked along Pipeline Drive…
Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Still Closed Following Crash Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Still Closed Following Crash
Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Still Closed Following Crash A live power wire that landed on train tracks during a crash, has been removed and the Metro-North Harlem Line is back up and running to Hartsdale. Town of Greenburgh Police say the Pipeline Drive will remain closed as police conduct an investigation of the crash that took place around 11:55 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a Town of Greenburgh vehicle struck a utility pole on the roadway in Edgemont, said Town of Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. A number of vehicles that were parked in Site D were hit by the utility pole when it fell Chief Brian Joseph Ryan said. "The damage was …
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This Politician's Unaccustomed To Challenges At The Polls This Politician's Unaccustomed To Challenges At The Polls
This Politician's Unaccustomed To Challenges At The Polls Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner will not say it out loud to news reporters, but he is facing his toughest challenge in many years on Tuesday, Nov. 5 Turnout for early voting in the town has been reported as strong and Feiner, a Democrat, has not had a challenge in the November general election since 2007. An estimated 1,300 residents already have voted. About 10,000 can be expected to vote townwide through Tuesday. The last time Feiner faced any opposition was in the 2013 Democratic primary election, which Feiner won.  In earlier interviews, Feiner has acknowledged that independent …
14-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Two Children Hit By Car In Westchester 14-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Two Children Hit By Car In Westchester
14-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Two Children Hit By Car In Westchester A 14-year-old remains in critical condition on Sunday morning, Oct. 20 after two children were hit by a car in Westchester. The other child struck, an 11-year-old, is reportedly "progressing nicely" and may be released from the hospital Sunday after initially being listed in stable condition after the incident on Friday night, Oct. 18, on North Central Avenue in Hartsdale. Both children are at Westchester Medical Center. "The 14-year-old is in a medically induced coma resultant to his condition - swelling," Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. "He is still listed as critical but st…
Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media
Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media Disgraced former “Today” show anchor Matt Lauer is back in the spotlight. Lauer - who was fired by NBC nearly two years ago for inappropriate behavior amid the #MeToo movement - was back on social media this week, appearing on his daughter’s TikTok app social media account. In the video, Lauer lip-synchs to a popular song while his daughter, Romy, dances in the background. He also shows off some moves of his own later in the video. Lauer, who also has two sons, issued a statement responding to the allegations against him following his 2017 firing. More details are expected to come out wit…
15 Hudson Valley Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 15 Hudson Valley Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
15 Hudson Valley Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists in the Hudson Valley were arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Area residents charged include:  Westchester County On Sunday, Sept. 29, State Police troopers in Liberty arrested Gerardo Casarella, 56 of Hartsdale, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Thompson when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. Dutchess County On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police troopers in Kingston arrested H…
Disbarred Attorney Charged With Stealing From Escrow Funds Accounts In Westchester Disbarred Attorney Charged With Stealing From Escrow Funds Accounts In Westchester
Disbarred Attorney Charged With Stealing From Escrow Funds Accounts In Westchester A former attorney who was disbarred is facing charges for allegedly stealing funds during real estate transactions in Westchester. Steven Hamburg, 59, of the Bronx, was arraigned in White Plains City Court on Friday, Sept. 6, where he was charged with three felony counts of third-degree grand larceny in connection to stealing from his victims’ escrow funds accounts. It is alleged that between September 2015 and September 2019, Hamburg took money from three separate victims in connection to three separate real estate transactions. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. s…
10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer 10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer
10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer A 10-year-old Westchester boy has died following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Raymond “Ray Ray” Sanchez of Ardsley died Sunday, Sept. 1 after fighting the disease for 16 months.  Those who knew him say that he was a true fighter who was “destined for greatness,” inspiring members of the community throughout his battle and never giving up on overcoming hardship. Ray Ray is survived by his parents, Nicole and Raymond Sanchez; his twin brother, Robert Sanchez; his grandparents, Robert and Rene Baulieu (also known as Poppy & Nanny); his grandparents, Yvonne (also known as m…
Westchester Man Hacks Into Account, Posts Inappropriate Photo, Police Say Westchester Man Hacks Into Account, Posts Inappropriate Photo, Police Say
Westchester Man Hacks Into Account, Posts Inappropriate Photo, Police Say A 65-year-old Westchester man is behind bars after state police say he hacked into a victim’s online account and posted an inappropriate photo without the victim’s permission. John F. Mahoney of Hartsdale was charged with computer tampering (a Class E felony), computer trespass (also a Class E felony), and aggravated harassment, a Class A misdemeanor. The arrest is the result of an 11-month investigation, police said. The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office High Technology Crime Unit assisted in the case. Mahoney was arraigned in the Town of Greenburgh Court and remanded to…
22 Displaced, 10 Pets Rescued As Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Garden Apartments In Westchester 22 Displaced, 10 Pets Rescued As Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Garden Apartments In Westchester
22 Displaced, 10 Pets Rescued As Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Garden Apartments In Westchester A heavy fire displaced at least 22 people and 10 pets at an apartment building in Westchester. The fire started around 4:24 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in the garden-style apartments located at 50 Gateway Road, said Yonkers Fire Department Deputy Chief Daniel P. Flynn. Arriving firefighters encountered a fire in a top floor rear apartment in the complex that quickly spread through a common cockloft area below the roof, Flynn said. At one point, the fire reached a three-alarm fire with some 65 firefighters on the scene. All residents and animals in the building were able to self-evacuate th…