White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored
White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored An NCAA Championship-winning women's lacrosse team from a college in Northern Westchester got to experience the trip of a lifetime when their accomplishment was recognized at the White House.  The Pleasantville-based Pace University women's lacrosse team, which won the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship on Sunday, May 21 after beating No. 1-ranked West Chester University 19-9, was honored at the White House on Monday, June 12 along with college athletes from across the country. The team was recognized along with 47 other teams from all three NCAA divisions on the White House's…
Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville
Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville Officials are warning residents to take precautions after a black bear was sighted multiple times near a university campus in Northern Westchester.  The sightings occurred in the village of Pleasantville on Choate Lane near the campus of Pace University, Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Wednesday, June 7.  In response to the sightings, Fulgenzi warned residents to take the following precautions to avoid attracting the bear again:  Removing bird feeders; Keeping pet food inside; Keeping garbage containers inside. According to the New York S…
Ossining Public School District Names Interim Superintendent Ossining Public School District Names Interim Superintendent
Ossining Public School District Names Interim Superintendent As a Northern Westchester school district's superintendent prepares to take over at a neighboring village, officials have named his temporary replacement.  Mary Fox-Alter will take over as Interim Superintendent of the Ossining Union Free School District beginning on Saturday, July 1, district officials announced.  She will replace Raymond Sanchez, who will depart to begin leading the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns on the same date.  Earlier Report - Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District The former superintendent of th…
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 A Northern Westchester native is being remembered for her love for her family and dogs, her passion for dentistry, and her indomitable spirit.  Putnam County resident Lisa D'Agostino of Mahopac died on Monday, May 15 at the age of 37, according to her obituary.  Born in 1985, D'Agostino grew up in Pleasantville as the youngest of five children. She went on to follow a passion for dental hygiene and worked in dentistry for 20 years.  In addition to her work, D'Agostino could also often be found vacationing with friends and family, attending Justin Bieber concerts, h…
Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed
Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed A beloved independent theater in Northern Westchester has announced the completion of renovations that will make viewing experiences better for visitors.  The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, located at 364 Manville Rd. (Route 117), announced the completion of their refurbishment project on Monday, May 1, according to the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce.  The project, which was undertaken over the last few months, adds plush new seats, increased legroom and accessibility, new handrails, and updated hearing loop technology.  A video showing the extensive work and resulting chang…
2 Hospitalized After Car Flips In 3-Vehicle Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Chappaqua 2 Hospitalized After Car Flips In 3-Vehicle Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Chappaqua
2 Hospitalized After Car Flips In 3-Vehicle Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Chappaqua A three-car crash on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester caused one vehicle to flip on its roof and left two people hospitalized.  The crash happened on Monday night, April 17 around 8 p.m. on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua near Route 120, and was started when a Toyota SUV driven by a 25-year-old Thornwood man was cut off by another vehicle, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. This caused the SUV to swerve into the left lane and sideswipe a Lexus SUV driven by a 71-year-old Pleasantville man and another vehicle …
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $50,000 Sold In Pelham, Pleasantville Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $50,000 Sold In Pelham, Pleasantville
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $50,000 Sold In Pelham, Pleasantville Although lightning is said to never strike the same place twice, evidently the same rule does not apply to lottery winnings, as two lucky Westchester residents bought $50,000 tickets on the same day.  The two third-prize-winning Powerball tickets were sold for the drawing on Monday, April 17, and had four matching numbers in addition to the Powerball number, New York Lottery announced.  The two tickets were sold in both Pelham and Pleasantville at the following locations:  Pelham Plaza Gourmet Deli, located in Pelham at 605 Fifth Ave.; V&D Food and Gas, located in Pleas…
Woman Whose Alleged Shooting Threat Locked Down Bergen Fire & Oak ID'd As Westchester Resident Woman Whose Alleged Shooting Threat Locked Down Bergen Fire & Oak ID'd As Westchester Resident
Woman Whose Alleged Shooting Threat Locked Down Bergen Fire & Oak ID'd As Westchester Resident A woman who police said forced the temporary lockdown of a busy Bergen County restaurant during dinner this weekend was identified as a Westchester County resident. Diana Dealem-Calderon, 39, left Fire & Oak in Montvale after threatening to shoot someone during an argument, Police Chief Doug McDowell said. Montvale police took her into custody a little over a mile away at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton, with help from their law enforcement colleagues there, the chief said. No one was injured and no weapons were involved, but the incident did produce some anxious moments. The call initially…
Woman Arrested After Shooting Threat Locks Down Popular Bergen County Restaurant Woman Arrested After Shooting Threat Locks Down Popular Bergen County Restaurant
Woman Arrested After Shooting Threat Locks Down Popular Bergen County Restaurant UPDATE: A woman who police said forced the temporary lockdown of a busy Bergen County restaurant during dinner this weekend was identified as a Westchester County resident. Diana Dealem-Calderon, 39, left Fire & Oak in Montvale after threatening to shoot someone during an argument, Police Chief Doug McDowell said. Montvale police took her into custody a little over a mile away at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton, with help from their law enforcement colleagues there, the chief said. No one was injured and no weapons were involved, but the incident did produce some anxious moments. The call i…
Alert Issued For Missing Pleasantville Girl Alert Issued For Missing Pleasantville Girl
Alert Issued For Missing Pleasantville Girl Officials are asking for help from the public in locating a missing 13-year-old girl from Northern Westchester.  Destiny Scott has been missing since Tuesday, Dec. 27 from Pleasantville, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Scott is described as Black with brown hair and brown eyes, is 5'1" tall, and weighs around 100 pounds.  She is likely in the area of Pleasantville or Brooklyn. Those with information are asked to call the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 1-914-769-1941. 
22-Year-Old Man Caught After Police Chase Ends In Crash By Highway In Yonkers: Police 22-Year-Old Man Caught After Police Chase Ends In Crash By Highway In Yonkers: Police
22-Year-Old Man Caught After Police Chase Ends In Crash By Highway In Yonkers: Police After his attempt to avoid police ended in a crash near a Westchester County highway, a man has been charged with fleeing authorities and stealing mail, police said. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, around 1:20 a.m., members of the Pleasantville Police Department reported that a white SUV with a temporary tag from out-of-state had refused to stop after authorities had attempted to pull it over for a traffic violation on Route 117, according to police.  Later on, a Westchester County police officer saw the SUV traveling in Yonkers southbound on the Sprain Brook Parkway near Jackson Avenue…
'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed 'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed
'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed Two major bridge upgrade projects totaling $60.5 million in the Hudson Valley have been successfully completed.  According to an announcement by the New York Department of Transportation on Monday, Nov. 21, the two upgrade projects include:  A $48 million replacement of a bridge in Mount Vernon that carries East Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River Parkway and Hutchinson River;  A $12.5 million project in Orange County that replaced one bridge and rehabilitated three others in Wawayanda that carry Interstate 84 over the Monhagen Creek and McVeigh Road.&nbs…