Downed Wires Cause Smoking Brush Fire In Somers Downed Wires Cause Smoking Brush Fire In Somers
Downed Wires Cause Smoking Brush Fire In Somers A Northern Westchester road was briefly closed after downed power lines sparked a brush fire that sent a plume of smoke into the air.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 16 around 10 a.m., when crews were sent to Lake Road in Somers for a reported brush fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving firefighters then confirmed that a blaze had been ignited by downed wires and had New York State Electric & Gas de-energize the lines while they briefly closed the road.  Crews were then able to work toward putting out the fire, which took around an …
Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Granite Springs Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Granite Springs Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby
Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Granite Springs Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Friends, family, colleagues, and residents in and around a community in Northern Westchester County are searching for answers after police say a young doctor who recently moved to town is believed to have shot and killed her infant child before turning the gun on herself. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing following the incident at around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021…
Granite Springs Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Community Granite Springs Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Community
Granite Springs Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Community A small community in Northern Westchester County is grieving an apparent murder-suicide involving a young doctor who recently moved to town and her baby. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say she killed her infant child and then turned the gun on herself around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021, property records show. A preliminary state police inv…
New Update - Murder-Suicide In Granite Springs: Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say New Update - Murder-Suicide In Granite Springs: Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
New Update - Murder-Suicide In Granite Springs: Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say a renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. New update: Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community A preliminary state police investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is con…
Murder-Suicide In Somers: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say Murder-Suicide In Somers: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
Murder-Suicide In Somers: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County, according to New York State Police.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the town of Somers. Click here for a new, updated story - Murder-Suicide: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A preliminary investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is consistent with a murder/suicide." The age and gender of the baby have not yet b…
Here's When Beloved, Refurbished Elephant Landmark Will Be Returning To Somers Here's When Beloved, Refurbished Elephant Landmark Will Be Returning To Somers
Here's When Beloved, Refurbished Elephant Landmark Will Be Returning To Somers Officials have revealed when an iconic statue will be replaced with a more durable version in Northern Westchester. The beloved statue in front of The Elephant Hotel in Somers, known as Old Bet, was taken down because officials discovered that it was beginning to crack, Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano said on Tuesday, July 25.  The statue dates back to 1827 when a gilt wood replica of an elephant was installed on iron scrollwork on top of a granite shaft in front of the hotel, which was built between 1820 and 1825 and is located at 335 US-202. The building is now used as Town Hall…
Van Fire Rages Next To Building: Smoke Seen Mile Away In Somers Van Fire Rages Next To Building: Smoke Seen Mile Away In Somers
Van Fire Rages Next To Building: Smoke Seen Mile Away In Somers A raging van fire in Northern Westchester sent up smoke that could be seen by firefighters a mile away.  The blaze happened on Wednesday, July 19 around 10:30 a.m., when firefighters in Somers were called to put out a vehicle fire that started around five meters away from a building.  According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, the smoke from the fire could be seen a mile away.  Once additional crews were called to the scene, firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire and secure the vehicle.  The response took around an hour in total, the department repo…
Assault Victim Shoots Man After Being Hit By Metal Pipe In Somers: Police Assault Victim Shoots Man After Being Hit By Metal Pipe In Somers: Police
Assault Victim Shoots Man After Being Hit By Metal Pipe In Somers: Police A man has been left with both a gunshot wound and assault charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester residence and beating a victim with a metal pipe before being shot in self-defense, police said.  Bronx resident Raymond L. Laudo was arrested on Wednesday, June 28, and charged with assaulting and strangling a victim at a residence in Somers, according to New York State Police. Laudo's arrest resulted from an incident that happened on Tuesday, June 13, when state troopers were sent to a residence on Summit Circle for a reported domestic dispute involving a gun.&n…
Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Somers Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Somers
Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Somers A person was sent to the hospital after their vehicle smashed into a pole in Northern Westchester, snapping it completely.  The incident happened on Wednesday, June 28 around 8:45 a.m., when firefighters in Somers were sent to Amawalk Road, where a car had crashed into a pole, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Once crews arrived at the scene, they found wires hanging from the damaged pole, which had been snapped by the impact. One person was then taken to a local hospital by Somers EMS.  First responders then remained at the scene for around two hours.…
Vehicle Crashes Into Woods, Flips On Its Side In Somers Vehicle Crashes Into Woods, Flips On Its Side In Somers
Vehicle Crashes Into Woods, Flips On Its Side In Somers A roadway had to be briefly closed as crews responded to a crash that left a vehicle flipped on its side in the woods in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Saturday, June 10 around 3:15 p.m. in Somers when first responders were sent to the intersection of Lake Road and Orchard Hill Road for a reported crash, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  There, crews found the vehicle off the roadway in the woods, where it was flipped on its side.  First responders then evaluated the driver, who had been able to escape the car on their own, and found that t…
Northern Westchester Woman Among 5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail Northern Westchester Woman Among 5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail
Northern Westchester Woman Among 5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail Five people from the Hudson Valley and Connecticut ended their three-day Memorial Day weekends with drunk driving charges and a host of traffic tickets, police announced.  The arrests all happened during a weekend detail in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, June 5.  The detail resulted in the arrests of the following people, according to sheriff's deputies: Litchfield County resident Nadine L. Vaillancourt, age 39, of Woodbury, was arrested on Friday, May 26 just after 3 a.m. and charged with misdemeanor DWI after she was seen improperly turn…
Truck, Trailer Drive Into House In Somers Truck, Trailer Drive Into House In Somers
Truck, Trailer Drive Into House In Somers A residence in Northern Westchester was damaged after a truck and trailer crashed into it, piercing a hole in the home's garage.  The incident happened on Thursday, June 1 just after 11 a.m., when firefighters responded to a residence in Somers on Mahopac Avenue where a truck that was towing a trailer had crashed through a wall, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Luckily, once the department arrived at the home, they confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the incident.  After remaining on scene for an hour, the home was turned over to the Somer…