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Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Before his death at the age of 84, longtime Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh played some of the last concerts of his life at a theater in Westchester.  Lesh, who died on Friday, Oct. 25, played bass with the iconic rock band for three decades up to their disbandment in 1995. He then continued on with Phil Lesh and Friends, which played both Dead songs and original music.  It was this group that appeared at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in early 2024 on Wednesday, March 13; Friday, March 15; and Saturday, March 16.  During these shows, Lesh celebrated…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester
Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester After almost two decades, a Westchester restaurant that has earned plenty of fans over the years has revealed when it will be closing for good.  Aqui Es Santa Fe, a Colombian restaurant in Port Chester located at 32 Broad St., will have its last day in business on Sunday, Nov. 10, owner Olga Santos announced on social media.  Although Santos did not specify a reason for the closure, she thanked those who stopped by over the 17 years that the eatery was open:  "We want to thank each person who sat at our table and became part of our family...What started as a dream became one…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Scammers Posing As Port Chester Police, Asking Victims To Pay Fines Scammers Posing As Port Chester Police, Asking Victims To Pay Fines Scammers Posing As Port Chester Police, Asking Victims To Pay Fines
Scammers Posing As Port Chester Police, Asking Victims To Pay Fines A police department in Westchester is warning residents of scammers posing as officers over the phone and claiming that victims face criminal charges unless they pay up.  According to an announcement made by Port Chester Police on Friday, Oct. 11, residents in the village have been receiving phone calls from those claiming to be officers from the department.  The caller ID will often show as the Port Chester Police Department for these calls, police said. According to the department, the caller will state that the victim is under indictment or faces criminal charges while adding …

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by Ben Crnic
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Obituaries
Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others' Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others' Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others'
Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others' A Connecticut community is rallying around a family suffering after their matriarch, a mother of three boys, died late last month.  Jhoseline Nelson, of Trumbull, died surrounded by her family on Sept. 29, her obituary said.  The Westchester County native from Port Chester leaves behind three sons — ages 13, 11, and 6 — and a husband of 17 years, Raney Nelson Jr. She was known for her fierce love of her family, her openness to anyone in need, and her compassion, according to her obituary. "From her earliest days, she was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, a…

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by Josh Lanier
Port Chester, NY
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Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At Port Chester High School Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At Port Chester High School Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At Port Chester High School
Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At Port Chester High School A person of interest is being interviewed following a high school lockout in Westchester prompted by a social media threat against a student, police said.  New, updated report - New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At Port Chester HS The incident happened at Port Chester High School on Tuesday, Oct. 8 after staff received information about an online social media threat against a student, according to Port Chester Police.  A lockout was initiated out of precaution as police investigated the threat. It has since been lifted, the department said. A per…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Port Chester: Here's Where Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Port Chester: Here's Where Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Port Chester: Here's Where
Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Port Chester: Here's Where An all-new boutique apartment complex in the heart of a Westchester village celebrated its grand opening.  The Magellan, located in Port Chester at 108 South Main St., held a grand opening event on Thursday, Sept. 26.  The residential building, developed by RMA Development and ASF Construction, features studio and two-bedroom residences with gourmet kitchens, European marble countertops, luxurious baths, and full-sized washers and dryers. Each unit also has "state-of-the-art" climate and access controls, developers said. Other amenities include a rooftop lounge; a bar; a live gre…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester
New Shake Shack Reveals Opening Date In Port Chester Craving burgers, fries, and a milkshake? A soon-to-be opening restaurant in Westchester has got you covered. A Shake Shack locale in Port Chester at 535 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.  The new eatery will serve a variety of burgers, chicken bites, handspun milkshakes, fries, lemonades, and more and will be the first in Port Chester. It joins locations in White Plains, Yonkers, and White Plains.  Those who pay a visit to the Port Chester location can either eat inside or pick up. The restaurant will also offer delivery …

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Concerned Citizen Helps Catch Duo Accused Of Robbing FedEx Driver In Port Chester Concerned Citizen Helps Catch Duo Accused Of Robbing FedEx Driver In Port Chester Concerned Citizen Helps Catch Duo Accused Of Robbing FedEx Driver In Port Chester
Concerned Citizen Helps Catch Duo Accused Of Robbing FedEx Driver In Port Chester Two suspects were apprehended after stealing packages from a FedEx driver in Westchester and threatening a concerned citizen who tried to catch them, police said.  The incident began on Monday afternoon, Sept. 9, when a citizen in Port Chester saw two suspects steal from a FedEx driver making deliveries, according to the Port Chester Police Department. The citizen followed the suspect's vehicle and tried boxing them in to stop them from leaving. However, the suspects took out a handgun and threatened them, police said. At this point, the citizen gave officers a description of the vehi…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Water Main Work To Cause Months-Long Closure, Traffic Impacts On Street In Port Chester Water Main Work To Cause Months-Long Closure, Traffic Impacts On Street In Port Chester Water Main Work To Cause Months-Long Closure, Traffic Impacts On Street In Port Chester
Water Main Work To Cause Months-Long Closure, Traffic Impacts On Street In Port Chester Part of a busy Westchester County road will be affected by closures and lane restrictions for months as crews work to install a new water main.  A stretch of Putnam Avenue in Port Chester between King Street and Willett Avenue will be either restricted to one eastbound lane or closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the foreseeable future, Port Chester Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 5.  The traffic impacts come as a result of water provider Veolia's effort to install a larger water main to serve its customers, the department said.  The project is estimated to take a few months…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Closure Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Closure Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Closure
Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Closure A busy Westchester intersection is closed thanks to fallen wires knocked over by a tractor-trailer, officials said.  The intersection of South Main Street and Grace Church Street in Port Chester is closed to traffic following a crash, village officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3 around 7 a.m.  According to officials, an oversized tractor-trailer struck the overhead Optimum Cable lines in the intersection and knocked them to the ground.  As a result of the crash, residents and businesses in the area should expect to be without television, internet, or landlines for most of…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Truck Hits Pole, Causes 'Significant' Traffic Issues In Port Chester Truck Hits Pole, Causes 'Significant' Traffic Issues In Port Chester Truck Hits Pole, Causes 'Significant' Traffic Issues In Port Chester
Truck Hits Pole, Causes 'Significant' Traffic Issues In Port Chester Traffic is being diverted from a busy Westchester intersection due to a fallen electrical pole felled by a truck. The crash happened on Friday afternoon, Aug. 30, when a truck hit a pole and knocked it over at the intersection of South Main Street, Purdy Avenue, and Grace Church Street in Port Chester, village officials announced around 2:45 p.m.  The incident is causing "significant traffic issues," officials said, adding that motorists in the area should avoid the area and use alternate routes.  Con Edison is now at the scene and coming up with a plan to replace the pole and re…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Lithium Ion Battery Causes Garbage Truck Blaze In Port Chester Lithium Ion Battery Causes Garbage Truck Blaze In Port Chester Lithium Ion Battery Causes Garbage Truck Blaze In Port Chester
Lithium Ion Battery Causes Garbage Truck Blaze In Port Chester A garbage truck in Westchester was damaged after a lithium-ion battery sparked a fire inside, setting its load of trash ablaze.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 21 just after 8 a.m., when a garbage truck was reported to be on fire on Gilbert Place in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department.  Arriving crews found that Public Works employees had already dumped the burning trash load in the street before it caught the rest of the truck on fire. Firefighters then stretched a hose to extinguish the flames in both the garbage pile and the truck, soon putting th…

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by Ben Crnic