Rye, NY
Schools
Schools In Rye, Scarsdale Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners Schools In Rye, Scarsdale Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners
Schools In Rye, Scarsdale Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners Two schools in Westchester County have received national recognition for their academic performance.  Both Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook and Scarsdale High School were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the US Department of Education announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  The National Blue Ribbon Program, which was created in 1982, celebrates high-achieving public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. Schools are chosen based on their student academic achievement measures and progress toward closing gaps among diverse groups of pupils.  Both Westchester sch…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Taking Picture Under Victim's Skirt In Greenburgh Barnes & Noble Man Accused Of Taking Picture Under Victim's Skirt In Greenburgh Barnes & Noble
Man Accused Of Taking Picture Under Victim's Skirt In Greenburgh Barnes & Noble A 66-year-old man faces charges after allegedly taking pictures under a woman's skirt with his cell phone at a Westchester Barnes & Noble location, police announced.  Kun Cheung, a Scarsdale resident, was arrested on Wednesday, July 31, on a felony charge of unlawful surveillance in connection to an incident that occurred earlier in the month at a Barnes & Noble in Greenburgh, located at 381 Central Ave.  The announcement of the arrest was made by the Greenburgh Police on Thursday, Aug. 1. According to police, on Wednesday, July 24, the department received a report of an …

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
Police & Fire
Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Scarsdale Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Scarsdale Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say
Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Scarsdale Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say Authorities are advising residents to take precautions against burglaries after a hidden surveillance camera was found on the property of a Westchester home.  The hidden camera was found on Sunday, July 28 at a Scarsdale residence on Bradford Road, according to an announcement by Mayor Justin Arest, Police Chief Andrew Matturro, and Acting Village Manager Alexandra Marshall on Monday, July 29.  After the device was found, police were notified and began investigating the discovery with other agencies, officials said, adding that no one was harmed and that there was no indication of…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Business
Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers
Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Westchester's first full-service Chick-fil-A location, which will feature a drive-thru.  The ceremony for the fast-food eatery, located in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100), was held on Wednesday, July 24, one day ahead of its official opening on Thursday, July 25.  Earlier Report - New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will boast a drive-thru that can hold around 80 vehicles without the need for them to back up on surrounding streets, …

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Business
New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When
New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When The second Chick-fil-A location in Westchester County has announced its opening date.   New, updated report - Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers The fast-food eatery will open in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) on Thursday, July 25.  The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will have a drive-thru and outdoor seating and will be the second to open in the county. The first opened at the Ardsley Travel Plaza on Interstate 87 North in June 2023.  Related Report - Rest Stop: New Service Area With Eateries Op…

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
Real Estate
Abstract Scarsdale Home Designed By Local Architect Listed For $2.9M Abstract Scarsdale Home Designed By Local Architect Listed For $2.9M
Abstract Scarsdale Home Designed By Local Architect Listed For $2.9M A Westchester home with a less-than-conventional design from an architect who graduated from an esteemed art school could be yours for several million dollars.  The property, which dates back to 1937 and is located at 29 Penny Lane in Scarsdale, is now listed for $2.998 million by Christie's International Real Estate Group. The 5,400-square-foot home was designed by architect Paul M. Doering, a graduate of the iconic Bauhaus School in Germany known for teaching modern design.  According to its listing, the residence perfectly exemplifies the school's principles with its blend of …

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by Ben Crnic
Mamaroneck, NY
Business
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where 'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where An all-new eatery in Westchester is giving customers the chance to experience cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single delivery order. Wonder, a restaurant chain that brands itself as "delivery-first," opened a new location in Larchmont at 1298 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) on Thursday, July 18.  The location brings a new food ordering concept to Westchester—customers can order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy Silverton, and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as popular restaurant brands like Tejas Barbeque and Di Fara Pizza…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
Schools
Empower Creativity At Cre8tor Incubator’s Summer Workshops For Kids! Empower Creativity At Cre8tor Incubator’s Summer Workshops For Kids!
Empower Creativity At Cre8tor Incubator’s Summer Workshops For Kids! Cre8tor Incubator is excited to offer new creative technology summer workshops for kids in July and August in Scarsdale, NY, at 135 Summerfield Street. These programs attract children from nearby towns such as Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Bronxville, Pelham, and more. Designed to ignite young imaginations, the workshops provide the curriculum and resources needed to responsibly and safely launch their own YouTube channels. With new sessions every week, parents can enroll their children for one week or the entire summer! Additionally, Cre8tor Incubator offers a robust after-school program starting i…

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Somers, NY
News
Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Gets Years In Prison Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Gets Years In Prison
Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Gets Years In Prison A retired teacher and former sports announcer who was once inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame has been sentenced for receiving child pornography.  Somers resident Richard Leaf, age 76, who is well-known in Westchester for announcing Section 1 boys and girls basketball tournaments for more than three decades, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2 to a decade in prison for receiving child pornography, according to federal US District Court documents.  Earlier Report - Child Porn Possession: Sports Hall Of Famer From Hudson Valley Pleads Guilty According to federal pr…

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by Ben Crnic
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Nassau County Chief Of Patrol Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer Nassau County Chief Of Patrol Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
Nassau County Chief Of Patrol Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer A decorated officer who served for nearly 40 years has died of complications from cancer, which he contracted during rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. Nassau County Chief of Patrol Kevin G. Canavan, age 64, died on Sunday, June 30, according to his colleagues with the department. Canavan died of complications from the 9/11-related cancer. The Scarsdale, Westchester County native and longtime Bayport resident spend 39 years with the Nassau County Police Department. He started out as a recruit in May 1985 before steadily rising through the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieu…

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by Sophie Grieser
White Plains, NY
Business
These 5 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say These 5 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
These 5 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say More than a dozen eateries in Westchester are among the best in the world for their carefully crafted wine selections, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.  The 14 Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.  The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are:  Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd.; Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant and Inn, located in Chappaqu…

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by Ben Crnic
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Schools
Westchester Students Help Name Baby Falcons Born On Top Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Westchester Students Help Name Baby Falcons Born On Top Of New Tappan Zee Bridge
Westchester Students Help Name Baby Falcons Born On Top Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Thanks to elementary school students in Westchester and Rockland counties, several baby peregrine falcons born on top of the new Tappan Zee Bridge have been bestowed with creative names.  To name the falcons, which were born in late May on top of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the New York State Thruway Authority and Veolia Water held a contest in which voters could decide between several names chosen by schoolchildren throughout the region. Nearly 200,000 votes later, the results are in — the four winning names are:  Beakoncé, which earned 26 percent of votes and was the idea of Ms…

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by Ben Crnic