Wrong Way Drunk Driver Kills Woman, 22, On I-87 In Yonkers: Will Spend Years In Prison Wrong Way Drunk Driver Kills Woman, 22, On I-87 In Yonkers: Will Spend Years In Prison
Wrong Way Drunk Driver Kills Woman, 22, On I-87 In Yonkers: Will Spend Years In Prison A woman who drove the wrong way on I-87 while intoxicated in Westchester, killing a 22-year-old Bedford Hills woman and severely injuring another, will spend years behind bars, officials announced. Brooklyn resident Qualasia Willis, age 29, was sentenced to five to 15 years in state prison for her role in the death of 22-year-old Isabel Steger on April 9, 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, March 13.  On the day of the crash at around 4:30 a.m., Willis was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of I-87 in Yonkers for approximately fou…
Bus Catches Fire on Hutchinson River Parkway In Pelham Bus Catches Fire on Hutchinson River Parkway In Pelham
Bus Catches Fire on Hutchinson River Parkway In Pelham A transport bus caught fire on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester, prompting a swift emergency response from multiple fire departments, officials said. The blaze began at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, when a bus fire was reported along the parkway in Pelham, according to the Village of Pelham Fire Department.  Upon arrival, firefighters found the bus’s engine compartment fully engulfed in flames, with the fire quickly spreading into the passenger area. Firefighters, including members of the Mount Vernon Fire Department, soon set up a water supply from a ne…
Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital
Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital A late-night crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester involving four vehicles sent multiple people to the hospital, police said.  The accident happened in Yonkers at around 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, when a vehicle traveling southbound attempted to switch lanes, causing a chain-reaction collision, according to New York State Police.  According to a preliminary investigation, the driver, a 32-year-old Hyde Park man, attempted to move from the right lane to the left lane, striking a second vehicle in the center lane. That vehicle then collided with a third car in the left l…
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck A devastating house fire in Westchester required a massive emergency response as high winds fueled the flames and ignited a brush fire, officials said. The blaze began on Saturday, March 8, at around 8:10 a.m. at 2 Carroll Lane in Mamaroneck, where arriving fire crews encountered a fast-moving inferno that had fully engulfed the home, according to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department.  Strong winds worsened the situation, carrying embers onto nearby properties and placing adjacent homes at risk. View this post on Instagram A post share…
Woman's Body Was Found In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway, BF Charged: Report (PHOTOS) Woman's Body Was Found In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway, BF Charged: Report (PHOTOS)
Woman's Body Was Found In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway, BF Charged: Report (Photos) A Bronx man was arrested and charged with murder after a missing woman was found dead along the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers, police said. Junior Perez Diaz, 46, of 2200 Morris Avenue, was taken into custody on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 5:17 p.m. in the 46th Precinct, authorities said. He faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and first-degree kidnapping, the NYPD said. The victim was identified by abc7 as Pamela Alcantara, whose family had raised more than $10,000 on a GoFundMe as of press time. The case unfolded on Thursday, March 6, at 9:51 a.m., when off…
Car Crashes Into Swimming Pool At Fitness Center In Briarcliff (DEVELOPING) Car Crashes Into Swimming Pool At Fitness Center In Briarcliff (DEVELOPING)
Car Crashes Into Swimming Pool At Fitness Center In Briarcliff (Developing) A car ended up in an indoor swimming pool after crashing into a Westchester fitness center.  The crash happened on Friday, March 7, at around 12:30 p.m., when a vehicle crashed into Club Fit at 584 North State Rd.  The car ended up in one of the building's indoor pools, as shown in a photo from the scene taken by eyewitness Christopher Tucker.  No one was injured, according to the Ossining Police Department.  It is not yet clear how the car ended up in the fitness center. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for more information.  This is a developing story…
Man Assaults Teen Girl While Posing As Officer At Yorktown Shopping Center: Police Man Assaults Teen Girl While Posing As Officer At Yorktown Shopping Center: Police
Man Assaults Teen Girl While Posing As Officer At Yorktown Shopping Center: Police A Putnam County man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer while assaulting a teenage girl in a Westchester shopping center parking lot, authorities said.  The incident unfolded on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:20 p.m., when Yorktown Police officers responded to the Shrub Oak Shopping Center for a reported assault, the department said on Thursday, March 6.  According to investigators, 42-year-old Charles Santiago of Putnam Valley pulled his vehicle in front of a 16-year-old girl as she was walking. Wearing a fake police badge around his neck, Santiago falsely i…
Missing Woman Found Dead In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers: Reports Missing Woman Found Dead In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers: Reports
Missing Woman Found Dead In Suitcase Along Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers: Reports Authorities are investigating after a woman reported missing was found dead in a suitcase along the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester, according to reports.  The body was found on Thursday, March 6, shortly before 10 a.m., when police found an unresponsive woman along the parkway in Yonkers, according to the New York City Police Department.  EMS crews declared the woman dead, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is now determining her cause of death, the NYPD said, adding that she had gone missing from 2200 Morris Ave. in the Bronx.  Although police have not…
Best Supermarket and Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store In 2024: Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Best Supermarket and Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store In 2024: Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
Best Supermarket and Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store In 2024: Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace We are thrilled to announce that Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace has been named Best Supermarket and Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Uncle Giuseppe's opened its first store in 1998, transforming grocery shopping to recall the days of how our grandparents used to shop—by combining the charm of traditional neighborhood stores with the variety of a full-service supermarket. You'll find yourself surrounded by the aroma of freshly prepared old-world meals and baked goods, the sounds of Italian music, and a t…
Best Nail Salon In Westchester County In 2024: IRIS Nails & Spa Best Nail Salon In Westchester County In 2024: IRIS Nails & Spa
Best Nail Salon In Westchester County In 2024: Iris Nails & Spa We are thrilled to announce that IRIS Nails & Spa Inc. has been named Best Nail Salon in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! The salon offers a full range of beauty services, including expert nail care—from a classic manicure to intricate nail art—facials, waxing, and lash extensions, according to its Facebook page. IRIS Nails & Spa prioritizes cleanliness, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, per its Facebook page.  The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Westchester County began with reader nomination…
Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor In Westchester County In 2024: Royal Cleaners Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor In Westchester County In 2024: Royal Cleaners
Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor In Westchester County In 2024: Royal Cleaners We are thrilled to announce that Royal Cleaners has been named Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Since 1997, Royal Cleaners has built a reputation for expert craftsmanship, from reviving delicate fabrics and tackling tough stains to tailoring garments for the perfect fit, according to its website. Royal Cleaners' same-day service and specialized care for high-end materials makes it a lifesaver for last-minute wardrobe emergencies, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Westche…
Best Primary Care Practice In Westchester County In 2024: Immediate Medical Care MD Best Primary Care Practice In Westchester County In 2024: Immediate Medical Care MD
Best Primary Care Practice In Westchester County In 2024: Immediate Medical Care MD We are thrilled to announce that Immediate Medical Care MD has been named Best Primary Care Practice in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded by Dr. Anupama Pani, a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience in family medicine and urgent care, the practice has built a reputation for delivering thorough, compassionate, and accessible medical care, according to its website. The clinic offers routine check-ups, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and minor surgical procedures as well as on-site X-rays and laboratory services, per its website.…