Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos
Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Get ready, taco lovers—The Taco Project is officially opening the doors to its sixth location in a Westchester city, and the community is invited to join the fiesta.  The new Taco Project at 596 North Ave. in New Rochelle will hold a grand opening hosted by the city's Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:45 a.m.  This marks the sixth location for owners Nick Mesce, Sebastian Aliberti, and Carmelo Milio, and one of their largest to date, offering both on-street and garage parking for customers.  Known for its fresh and flavorful menu featuring tacos, burritos, …
Woman Behind Floral, Baking Businesses In Westchester To Pitch Idea On 'Shark Tank' Woman Behind Floral, Baking Businesses In Westchester To Pitch Idea On 'Shark Tank'
Woman Behind Floral, Baking Businesses In Westchester To Pitch Idea On 'Shark Tank' A woman who has opened several businesses and cafes in Westchester and Rockland counties over the years will soon pitch her latest cutting-edge idea on ABC's "Shark Tank."   Jane Carroll, a longtime Westchester resident who has gained success through her florist and baking businesses, will appear on an episode of the iconic show on Friday, April 11, at 8 p.m. ET.  During her appearance, Carroll will pitch her "Jane Foodie" business, which uses "flash freezing" to prepare ready-to-eat dishes sold in sustainable packaging. All customers have to do after buying them is heat…
Man Fires Gunshots At 2 Riding Moped In Yonkers: Could Get Over Decade In Jail, DA Says Man Fires Gunshots At 2 Riding Moped In Yonkers: Could Get Over Decade In Jail, DA Says
Man Fires Gunshots At 2 Riding Moped In Yonkers: Could Get Over Decade In Jail, DA Says A 29-year-old man has been convicted on all charges for opening fire on two people riding a moped in a residential neighborhood in Westchester, prosecutors said.  A jury found Yonkers resident Rakwon Goodine-Smith guilty of four felony charges stemming from the October 29, 2023, shooting in Yonkers, the Westchester County DA's Office announced on Wednesday, April 2.  According to prosecutors, Goodine-Smith fired approximately four shots from a .32-caliber pistol at the victims as they passed by on a moped near 5 Lawrence St. in Yonkers. Miraculously, no one was hit.  Goodine…
New School Planned In Former Housing Complex Building In Yonkers New School Planned In Former Housing Complex Building In Yonkers
New School Planned In Former Housing Complex Building In Yonkers A new school will be built at the site of a former housing complex in Westchester, officials revealed.  Yonkers city officials announced on Tuesday, April 1, that a new Pre-K through 8th grade school will be built at the former Mulford Gardens housing complex, adjacent to Grant Park.  The facility will accommodate up to 800 students and be modeled after the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School, which opened in September 2024.  According to a social media post from the City of Yonkers, the new school will feature an auditorium, full gym, library, music and art rooms, medi…
Body Found On Shore Of Hudson River In Yonkers: Police Investigating Body Found On Shore Of Hudson River In Yonkers: Police Investigating
Body Found On Shore Of Hudson River In Yonkers: Police Investigating An investigation is underway after a man was found dead along the Hudson River shoreline in Westchester, police said.  The body was found on Monday morning, March 31 in the Hudson River near 70 Fernbrook St. in Yonkers, where a 911 call reported an unresponsive man along the shore, Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said.  Upon arrival, first responders found the deceased adult male along the shore of the Hudson River. Detectives from the department’s Major Case Squad and Crime Scene Unit responded and are actively investigating the incident. Additional information may b…
TASER Device Used On Man With Kitchen Knife In Busy Area After Standoff In Yonkers: Cops TASER Device Used On Man With Kitchen Knife In Busy Area After Standoff In Yonkers: Cops
TASER Device Used On Man With Kitchen Knife In Busy Area After Standoff In Yonkers: Cops A 41-year-old man brandishing a large kitchen knife was tased and arrested after allegedly ignoring repeated commands near a crowded Westchester intersection, authorities said.  The incident happened just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, when Curtis Greene of Yonkers was seen walking with a large kitchen knife on North Broadway, heading toward Getty Square, which was crowded with pedestrians, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Friday, March 28. Officers from the 4th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit initially tried to contain Greene and ordered him to drop the knife, the department…
New Store To Open At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When New Store To Open At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When
New Store To Open At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When A new storefront known for its popular "blind box" items is set to open at Cross County Center later this month.  Popular lifestyle retailer MINISO will hold a grand opening for its new store at 8000 Mall Walk on Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m., Cross County Center representatives announced on Thursday, March 27.  The global brand, known for its playful mix of plushies, collectibles, and home goods, will open its 3,912-square-foot store directly across from Champs in the heart of the Yonkers shopping center.  MINISO/Cross County Center To celebrate the grand opening, the fir…
Teen Gets More Charges In Pizzeria Stabbings That Killed 2 16-Year-Olds In Yonkers: DA Teen Gets More Charges In Pizzeria Stabbings That Killed 2 16-Year-Olds In Yonkers: DA
Teen Gets More Charges In Pizzeria Stabbings That Killed 2 16-Year-Olds In Yonkers: DA A teenager has been indicted on multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree murder, in connection with the fatal stabbing of two 16-year-old boys at a Westchester pizzeria. prosecutors announced.  The 18-year-old defendant—who was 17 at the time of the stabbings—was arraigned Tuesday, March 25, in the Youth Part of Westchester County Court before Judge Helen Blackwood in connection with the fatal stabbings, which happened on Thursday, Feb. 6 in Yonkers, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, March 25.  The defendant, whose name has not …
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say A 41-year-old man has been charged in the theft of golf-related items from pro shops across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut after being apprehended at a Westchester County deli, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Berman was arrested on Monday, March 10 as part of an investigation into several overnight pro shop burglaries in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 21.  According to the department, the investigation began in mid-February, when authorities connected a series of burglaries from golf courses as well as a sporti…
Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot
Iran Sent Hitmen To Kill NY Journalist: Two Mobsters Convicted In Foiled Plot Two Eastern European mobsters were convicted in a chilling plot to assassinate an Iranian-American journalist on US soil—at the behest of the Iranian government. A Manhattan federal jury found Rafat Amirov, 46, of Iran, and Polad Omarov, 40, of Georgia, guilty on all five counts related to a murder-for-hire scheme targeting journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad on Thursday, March 20. The pair orchestrated the plan under orders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), offering a hitman $500,000 to kill Alinejad outside her Brooklyn home, according to prosecutors. …
Cha-Ching: Lotto Winner Scores $32K After Buying Ticket At Yonkers Store Cha-Ching: Lotto Winner Scores $32K After Buying Ticket At Yonkers Store
Cha-Ching: Lotto Winner Scores $32K After Buying Ticket At Yonkers Store Someone in Yonkers is having a very lucky week after buying a top-prize lottery ticket at a local store, New York Lottery officials announced.  The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket, worth $32,639.50, was sold in Yonkers at 292 Ashburton Ave. for the evening drawing on Tuesday, March 18, proving once again that fortune favors the bold—or at least those who stop for a quick ticket purchase.  TAKE 5 numbers are drawn twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., giving players two shots at glory every day. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize—so if…
New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space
New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space Craving the taste of Southern Italy? An all-new restaurant in Westchester has got you covered.  Italian Oven, located in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center at 1086 North Broadway, is open for business and recently held its grand opening ceremony.  The eatery, which took over the space formerly occupied by Fortina and is operated by a brother and sister team, features a menu full of Italian favorites like homemade meatballs, tortellini, grilled chicken and veggie paninis, and pastas like fettuccine alfredo and linguini shrimp scampi.  Of course, the menu is also chock full …