Police Deny Immigration Raids, Say Federal Operation Was Not ICE-Related In White Plains Police Deny Immigration Raids, Say Federal Operation Was Not ICE-Related In White Plains
Police Deny Immigration Raids, Say Federal Operation Was Not Ice-related In White Plains After a flurry of community concern and speculation, authorities are clearing the air about recent federal law enforcement activity near a Westchester County church and stressing that no immigration raids took place.  The concerns resulted from activity observed by residents near St. Bernard’s Church in White Plains on Thursday, May 1, that involved federal agencies executing several warrants. None were immigration-related, White Plains Public Safety said in an announcement on Friday, May 2.  "The area was used by federal law enforcement agencies as a staging ground for the execut…
‘No Budget’ Drug Ring Busted On LI, Leader Charged In Murder, Witness Shooting: DOJ ‘No Budget’ Drug Ring Busted On LI, Leader Charged In Murder, Witness Shooting: DOJ
‘No Budget’ Drug Ring Busted On LI, Leader Charged In Murder, Witness Shooting: DOJ A Long Island drug trafficking crew that called itself “No Budget” is accused of dealing cocaine and fentanyl by the kilo, running violent operations across Queens and Suffolk — and carrying out a deadly shooting in Bay Shore to protect their turf, federal prosecutors said. Five men — including the group’s alleged ringleader, 37-year-old Nicholas Andrade of White Plains — were charged in a sweeping indictment unsealed Thursday, May 1, in Central Islip federal court. Andrade faces additional charges in the March 2023 killing of Jose Manuel Sosa, a fellow drug dealer, and in the attempted mu…
These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024 These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024
These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024 The cameras were rolling through 2024—and so was Westchester County's economy, officials say. Westchester's film and television sector generated a whopping $924.2 million in economic impact in 2024, according to a new report released by County Executive Ken Jenkins at the county’s annual “Future of Film in Westchester” event on Wednesday, April 30. The report, unveiled by the Westchester County Office of Tourism and Film, shows that despite national production slowdowns following last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes, Westchester’s film boom came roaring back, supporting over 3,100 jobs …
Victim Left 'Lifeless, Unrecognizable' On Pavement In White Plains: Attacker Learns His Fate Victim Left 'Lifeless, Unrecognizable' On Pavement In White Plains: Attacker Learns His Fate
Victim Left 'Lifeless, Unrecognizable' On Pavement In White Plains: Attacker Learns His Fate A man will spend over a decade in state prison for the brutal, unprovoked beating death of a man he knew in Westchester, prosecutors announced. White Plains resident Jare Diaz, 27, was sentenced on Friday, April 25 to 16 years to life for the beating death of 38-year-old Otoniel Guzman-Desdicho in 2022, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Monday, April 25.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the attack took place on November 26, 2022, around 11:30 p.m. in White Plains, when Guzman-Desdicho, while walking near the Westchester County Courthouse, encoun…
Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains
Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In White Plains A sky-high penthouse suite at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in downtown White Plains has just hit the market, carrying a jaw-dropping $10.5 million price tag and offering over 10,700 square feet of ultra-custom living.  Located at 5 Renaissance Square, Penthouse 41 is perched atop the 41st floor of the Ritz-Carlton's exclusive Westchester tower. Known simply as “P10,” the residence features six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, with sweeping panoramic views in every direction, according to the listing by Christie's International Real Estate.  Every inch of the spraw…
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Firefighters will showcase their full hazardous materials response capabilities during an upcoming large-scale deployment drill at the Cross County Shopping Center.  Running from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, the exercise will bring together a wide array of specialized equipment, interagency partners, and tactical scenarios designed to prepare first responders for real-world emergencies involving hazardous substances, the Yonkers Fire Department said on Tuesday, April 15.  During the drill, the Yonkers Fire Department will deploy all of its HazMat resources, including…
Vehicle Blaze During Morning Commute Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Mamaroneck Vehicle Blaze During Morning Commute Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Mamaroneck
Vehicle Blaze During Morning Commute Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Mamaroneck A vehicle fire caused major delays for Westchester County commuters during the Friday morning rush on April 4, backing up traffic in both directions on I-95.  The fire occurred at around 7:30 a.m. between Exits 18A (Mamaroneck – Fenimore Ave) and 18B (White Plains – Mamaroneck Ave), prompting a travel advisory just as the morning commute was reaching its peak, according to the NYS Thruway Authority.  All lanes were eventually reopened by 8:30 a.m., and congestion began to clear shortly afterward, officials said. It’s unclear whether anyone was injured in the incident or how the fi…
‘Vow Of Poverty' Friar With White Plains Ties Used Donor Cash For Plastic Surgery, Luxury Life ‘Vow Of Poverty' Friar With White Plains Ties Used Donor Cash For Plastic Surgery, Luxury Life
‘Vow Of Poverty' Friar With White Plains Ties Used Donor Cash For Plastic Surgery, Luxury Life A Manhattan friar from a Catholic religious order headquartered in Westchester will spend years in federal prison for stealing more than half a million dollars in donations through a fake charity, federal prosecutors announced. Paul Bielecki, 48, also known as “Paul HRH Saxe-Coburg-Gotha,” was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in November to wire fraud for orchestrating a multi-year scheme to solicit donations for fake medical clinics he claimed to run in Beirut, Lebanon.  At the time, Bielecki was a Franciscan friar with the Province of St. Mary of the Capuchin O…
$200K Theft: MTA Employee Steals From Ticket Machine Funds In White Plains, Police Say $200K Theft: MTA Employee Steals From Ticket Machine Funds In White Plains, Police Say
$200K Theft: MTA Employee Steals From Ticket Machine Funds In White Plains, Police Say A longtime Metro-North Railroad cashier based in Westchester has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $200,000 in cash from the MTA, authorities announced.  Tom Shabani, a 24-year Metro-North employee based out of White Plains who was responsible for handling money from ticket vending machines, was arrested on Tuesday, March 25, and charged with second-degree grand larceny, according to the MTA Police Department. An internal audit followed by an MTAPD investigation found that Shabani allegedly removed approximately $206,000 from a counting room without authorization while …
'Disgraceful': Elected Officials Slam Decision To Close Social Security Office In White Plains 'Disgraceful': Elected Officials Slam Decision To Close Social Security Office In White Plains
'Disgraceful': Elected Officials Slam Decision To Close Social Security Office In White Plains Local officials from both major parties are denouncing the Trump administration’s decision to reject a bipartisan effort to keep the Social Security Hearing Office in White Plains open, a move they say will harm seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents in Westchester County.  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins blasted the decision in a statement on Thursday, March 20, calling it a "disgraceful" abandonment of those who rely on Social Security services.  "The Trump administration is effectively cutting off access to Social Security resources for …
Youth Bystander Hit By Pepper Spray During Shoplifting Arrest In White Plains: Police Youth Bystander Hit By Pepper Spray During Shoplifting Arrest In White Plains: Police
Youth Bystander Hit By Pepper Spray During Shoplifting Arrest In White Plains: Police A youth bystander was caught in the effects of pepper spray when police officers nabbed a shoplifting suspect at a Target in Westchester, authorities said. According to White Plains Public Safety, police responded to Target at 9 City Pl on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:12 p.m., after store employees reported a shoplifting incident.  Officers arrested a 58-year-old man from the Bronx, who was accused of stealing more than $250 worth of merchandise. However, when police attempted to take him into custody, the suspect, whose name was not released, allegedly resisted arrest.  To subdue h…
Woman, 81, Found After Going Missing In Rye Brook (UPDATE) Woman, 81, Found After Going Missing In Rye Brook (UPDATE)
Woman, 81, Found After Going Missing In Rye Brook (Update) New Update: Authorities have located an 81-year-old woman who was reported missing from Rye Brook on Tuesday, March 11.  Doris Borzoni was found after going missing on Tuesday morning, Rye Brook Police confirmed.  More information was not made public.   Original Report: Authorities in Rye Brook are searching for an 81-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease who was reported missing on Tuesday morning, March 11. Doris Borzoni was last seen at 8:45 a.m. leaving her home on Jean Lane in Rye Brook, the Rye Brook Police Department announced.  She is described as 5-foo…