Port Chester, NY
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Vehicle Fire Rages In Port Chester: Photos Vehicle Fire Rages In Port Chester: Photos Vehicle Fire Rages In Port Chester: Photos
Vehicle Fire Rages In Port Chester: Photos A raging vehicle fire in Westchester near the Fairfield County line kept crews busy for an extended amount of time.  The blaze happened on Thursday morning, Aug. 17 in the village of Port Chester near the border with Greenwich, the village's fire department said.  Because the car's fuel tank had become compromised, the effort to extinguish the flames became an "extended operation," according to the department.  The Greenwich, Rye Brook, and Purchase Fire Departments also helped put out the blaze.  The exact location and cause of the fire has not yet been made available…

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White Plains, NY
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Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Separate Incidents In North White Plains, Port Chester, Rye: DA Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Separate Incidents In North White Plains, Port Chester, Rye: DA Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Separate Incidents In North White Plains, Port Chester, Rye: DA
Duo Sexually Assaults Teens In Separate Incidents In North White Plains, Port Chester, Rye: DA Two men face a long list of charges after sexually assaulting teenage girls in a total of three separate incidents throughout Westchester, officials said.  Both Port Chester resident Richard Olmino, age 21, and 32-year-old Jose Mejia Lopez face sexual abuse charges after allegedly assaulting teenage girls in three separate incidents that happened in North White Plains, Port Chester, and Rye, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Aug. 14.  Earlier Report: New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
Obituaries
Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Port Chester Dies Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Port Chester Dies Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Port Chester Dies
Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Port Chester Dies A village in Westchester is mourning the loss of a longtime business owner who rose to important positions in the community's fire department.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Robert "Tee" Thalheimer died on Friday, Aug. 11 at the age of 76, according to his obituary.  Thalheimer, the former Chief of the Port Chester Fire Department, was born in the village in 1946 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1964.  After his graduation, Thalheimer began a career in carpentry working for Byram Builders before becoming a diesel mechanic for Consolidated Diesel…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
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Man Drives Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit On I-95 In New Rochelle: Police Man Drives Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit On I-95 In New Rochelle: Police Man Drives Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit On I-95 In New Rochelle: Police
Man Drives Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit On I-95 In New Rochelle: Police A 31-year-old man faces charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated at over twice the legal limit on a highway in Westchester, police said.  Port Chester resident Jesus Garcia Flores, age 31, was arrested on Sunday, July 23 on drunk driving charges, according to New York State Police.  On the day of his arrest, around 1:15 p.m., Flores was pulled over by authorities while traveling on Interstate 95 in New Rochelle after allegedly committing a vehicle and traffic violation.  During the traffic stop, Flores was found to be intoxicated and was taken into custody…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River In Port Chester, Police Say Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River In Port Chester, Police Say Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River In Port Chester, Police Say
Fatal Crash: Speeding Car Strikes Rock, Lands In River In Port Chester, Police Say A 31-year-old was killed after their speeding car struck a large rock and landed in a river near the Westchester and Fairfield County border, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 3 around 1:40 a.m., when authorities were notified that a vehicle had driven into a river near Purdy Avenue in Port Chester, according to the village's police department. Arriving officers soon found a 36-year-old man sitting on rocks near the location of the car. Police later discovered that this man had been a passenger in the vehicle.  With the help of the New Rochelle, Greenwich, and…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester
Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Port Chester A tractor-trailer fire on a highway in Westchester caused a plume of smoke to soar into the air as the vehicle was fully engulfed.  The incident happened on Monday, July 24 around 5:30 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 287 in Port Chester near Exit 11, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  When crews arrived at the blaze, they found the vehicle's occupants outside and knew the response would be prolonged because of the intensity of the flames, the department said.  With the help of the Rye, Rye Brook, and Purchase Fire Departments, the fire was eventually put out after several hours.…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
Obituaries
Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Port Chester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Port Chester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Port Chester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters
Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Port Chester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters A fitness enthusiast and father who lived his entire life in Westchester is being remembered for his devotion to his family and love for riding motorcycles.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Lester John Williams, Jr. died on Thursday, July 13 at the age of 36, according to his obituary.  Born in 1986, Williams went to school in Port Chester and graduated from the village's high school in 2004.  He then went on to become a private security officer for high-level clientele in New York City in addition to working as a personal fitness trainer.  An active motorcycl…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Port Chester: Police Investigating Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Port Chester: Police Investigating Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Port Chester: Police Investigating
Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Port Chester: Police Investigating Authorities in Westchester are investigating several car fires that have since been deemed suspicious.  The fires happened in Port Chester on Saturday, July 8 around 3:45 a.m., when firefighters responded to the corner of Washington Street and Westchester Avenue to fight the first of the blazes.  According to the Port Chester Fire Department, a few minutes after arriving at this location to battle the flames, another car fire began on New Broad Street.  A total of four vehicles were involved in the fires, which are now under investigation by the Port Chester Police Departmen…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Court Clerk, School Board Trustee From Port Chester Dies: 'Woman Of Enormous Grace' Beloved Court Clerk, School Board Trustee From Port Chester Dies: 'Woman Of Enormous Grace' Beloved Court Clerk, School Board Trustee From Port Chester Dies: 'Woman Of Enormous Grace'
Beloved Court Clerk, School Board Trustee From Port Chester Dies: 'Woman Of Enormous Grace' Two communities in Westchester are mourning the loss of a beloved court clerk and school board trustee who is remembered for her dedication to public service. Port Chester resident Anne Capeci, who served as Court Clerk for the Rye Town Justice Court and a trustee of the Port Chester school board, has died, Port Chester officials announced on Thursday, July 6.  Capeci served in her role as Court Clerk for almost 36 years, and spent three decades in her role as trustee, officials said.  She also spent much of her time supporting various charities and philanthropies, officials…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Former Port Chester Police Chief Dies: 'Gentleman In All Aspects' Former Port Chester Police Chief Dies: 'Gentleman In All Aspects' Former Port Chester Police Chief Dies: 'Gentleman In All Aspects'
Former Port Chester Police Chief Dies: 'Gentleman In All Aspects' The former chief of a police department in Westchester is being remembered for his kindness and his dedication to serving both his country and his community.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Zygmont C. Gorski, who once served as Chief of the Port Chester Police Department, died on Saturday, July 1 at the age of 96, according to his obituary.  Born in Port Chester in 1927, Gorski was raised and schooled in the village before joining the US Navy in 1945 and 1946, serving on the USS Benham during World War II.  Upon returning to the US, he joined the Port Chester Polic…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Port Chester: Police 2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Port Chester: Police 2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Port Chester: Police
2 Robbery Suspects Remain At Large After Pursuit In Port Chester: Police Two suspects who were part of a crew involved in several robberies were able to escape authorities after a chase in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday morning, July 2 around 1:30 a.m., when the New York City Police Department followed an alleged robbery crew from Queens on Interstate 95 North.  The vehicle containing the suspects eventually entered Port Chester, where the occupants then stopped and tried running away from officers on foot, according to the Port Chester Police Department.  Two of the suspects were immediately caught and placed into cus…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Man Charged With Approaching Children Walking To School In Port Chester Man Charged With Approaching Children Walking To School In Port Chester Man Charged With Approaching Children Walking To School In Port Chester
Man Charged With Approaching Children Walking To School In Port Chester A 31-year-old man faces charges after approaching children walking to an elementary school in Westchester, police said.  The arrest stemmed from a complaint made to Port Chester Police by the John F. Kennedy Elementary School administration detailing that an unknown man had been approaching schoolchildren on Olivia Street.  The department then investigated this complaint and began surveilling the area. They soon saw a man approach a child, engage in small talk with her, and offer to walk with her, according to police.  The girl then continued on her way to school and ignored…

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