Man Accused Of Attacking Co-Worker With Knife At Yonkers U-Haul Locale: Police Man Accused Of Attacking Co-Worker With Knife At Yonkers U-Haul Locale: Police
Man Accused Of Attacking Co-Worker With Knife At Yonkers U-Haul Locale: Police A dispute between co-workers at a Westchester U-Haul location escalated into a violent confrontation involving a knife, leaving one man injured, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the U-Haul Moving & Storage of Homefield on 937 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. During a dispute between two employees of a third-party moving company, 55-year-old James Tindal of the Union County city of Elizabeth, New Jersey, allegedly took out a knife and swung it multiple times at his co-worker, 42-year-old Jameel Sirman of …
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 A beloved Hudson Valley resident, Army veteran, and longtime Westchester firefighter is being remembered for his larger-than-life personality, unwavering support for his family, and dedication to his community following his tragic death in a car crash. New, updated report - New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill died on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to his obi…
Irvington Police Officer 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Irvington Police Officer 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Irvington Police Officer 'Doing Well' After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Members of a police department in Westchester will be growing out their facial hair as part of their effort to support one of their own who is bravely facing off against cancer.  Throughout this month, the Irvington Police Department will be supporting the American Thyroid Cancer Association with its annual No-Shave-November as one of its members, Officer Estefania Mejia, fights her own battle against the disease. According to the department, Mejia was diagnosed earlier in the year. There's good news, though — she has undergone surgery and treatments and is now "doing well," …
New Bottomless Brunch Spot Drawing Crowds In Mamaroneck New Bottomless Brunch Spot Drawing Crowds In Mamaroneck
New Bottomless Brunch Spot Drawing Crowds In Mamaroneck Months after opening, a new Westchester restaurant that serves up bottomless brunch, lunch, and dinner is already a hit with patrons.  Jill's Bar & Restaurant, located in Mamaroneck at 100 West Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), opened in late April 2024 and since then, has earned plenty of praise from visitors for its food and drink options.  On its lunch/dinner menu, the eatery offers delicious menu items from a wide variety of cuisines, including Irish and British-inspired Scotch eggs and shepherd's pie; Mexican-inspired options like Birria tacos and Jill's nachos; and classic American fare …
Fire Leaves Tarrytown Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road Fire Leaves Tarrytown Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road
Fire Leaves Tarrytown Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road A blaze at a Westchester restaurant damaged the building and left part of a busy road closed to traffic.  The fire happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, when a blaze broke out at a building housing the Tarry Tavern at 27 Main St. in Tarrytown, according to village officials.  The blaze was eventually put out with no injuries thanks to the efforts of the Tarrytown Fire Department and several other agencies from the area, officials said. According to the village, the entire building suffered "significant damage" but the blaze was prevented from spreading to surrounding structures.&…
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…
Fugitive Wanted For Human Trafficking Nabbed At Gym In New Rochelle: Police Fugitive Wanted For Human Trafficking Nabbed At Gym In New Rochelle: Police
Fugitive Wanted For Human Trafficking Nabbed At Gym In New Rochelle: Police A 25-year-old fugitive wanted in another state on human trafficking charges was caught at a gym in Westchester, police announced.  The arrest was made on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at around 10:30 a.m., when authorities learned the fugitive was in the area of Nardozzie Place in New Rochelle, according to Captain J. Collins Coyne.  A vehicle connected to the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Nana Gyapong of McLeansville, North Carolina, was soon found at the LA Fitness parking lot at 75 Nardozzi Pl. There, Gyapong was arrested without incident and charged as a fugitive from justice,…
Man Leaves CVS With 2 Garbage Bags Full Of Stolen Items In Yonkers: Police Man Leaves CVS With 2 Garbage Bags Full Of Stolen Items In Yonkers: Police
Man Leaves CVS With 2 Garbage Bags Full Of Stolen Items In Yonkers: Police A man was apprehended after walking out of a CVS Pharmacy In Westchester with two garbage bags full of almost 60 stolen items, police said. The arrest happened on Monday, Sept. 23, when a CVS location in Yonkers reported a shoplifter who walked out of the store without paying for dozens of items, Yonkers Police said on Friday, Sept. 27.  Officers soon caught up with the suspect, identified as Michael Donkis, and found two full garbage bags of stolen products, including a Slim Jim and other food products, according to body camera footage released by the department. Mr. Donkis may h…
Man, Teen Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Victim, Burning Body In Shopping Cart In Yonkers Man, Teen Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Victim, Burning Body In Shopping Cart In Yonkers
Man, Teen Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Victim, Burning Body In Shopping Cart In Yonkers A 40-year-old man and a teenager were apprehended in connection with the murder of a victim whose body was found burning in a shopping cart near a bridge in Westchester, officials announced.  Bronx residents Muhammad Aadil and 18-year-old Ronei Harris were indicted in connection with the murder of 46-year-old Lutalo Henderson, whose body was found dismembered and burned near the border of Yonkers and Mount Vernon on Monday, Aug. 5, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25.  Earlier Report - New Update: Persons Of Interest ID'd After Body Fou…
Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain In Mount Pleasant Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain In Mount Pleasant
Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain In Mount Pleasant Motorists can expect delays on a busy stretch of the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester during daytime roadwork. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) says there will be single- and double-lane closures in each direction Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Sept. 27, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. The roadwork will be between I-287 in the village of Elmsford and the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant.
Man Shot In Chest Near Fire Station In Mount Vernon: Suspect At Large Man Shot In Chest Near Fire Station In Mount Vernon: Suspect At Large
Man Shot In Chest Near Fire Station In Mount Vernon: Suspect At Large Authorities are investigating a shooting down the street from a fire station in Westchester that left a man hospitalized.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 17 around 9:30 p.m., when shots were fired at an apartment complex at 103 West 3rd Street in Mount Vernon, down the street from a Mount Vernon firehouse, according to city officials.  Officers who arrived at the scene of the shooting found several shell casings in the apartment complex's parking lot.  A man who was shot in the abdomen was taken to the Mount Vernon emergency room by "private means," officials said, …
Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman, Barricading Himself In New Rochelle Apartment: Police Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman, Barricading Himself In New Rochelle Apartment: Police
Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman, Barricading Himself In New Rochelle Apartment: Police A 35-year-old man faces criminal charges after allegedly attacking a woman and barricading himself inside a bedroom in Westchester while holding a weapon, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident that began in New Rochelle just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, when authorities responded to a dispute at an apartment at 30 Eastchester Rd., according to Captain J. Collins Coyne of the New Rochelle Police Department.  There, the suspect, identified as 35-year-old New Rochelle resident Eduardo Valencia-Maldonado, allegedly struck a woman known to him before shutting himsel…