Mt. Kisco, NY
Neighbors
NWH Names Dr. Alexis Grucela Director Of Institute for Robotic And Minimally Invasive Surgery NWH Names Dr. Alexis Grucela Director Of Institute for Robotic And Minimally Invasive Surgery
NWH Names Dr. Alexis Grucela Director Of Institute for Robotic And Minimally Invasive Surgery Northern Westchester Hospital has appointed Alexis Lorraine Grucela, MD, an accomplished colon and rectal surgeon, as director of its Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery (IRMIS). Dr. Grucela also serves as director of colorectal surgery at the hospital and practices at CareMount Medical in Westchester County. She is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Grucela is extensively trained and highly skilled at treating colon and rectal disease using minimally invasive colorectal surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic surgery as well as Robotic Transanal Surgery (R…

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by Daily Voice
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere
Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere A Northern Westchester restaurant that offers a blend of German and French cuisine has seen praise from guests for its unique menu and relaxing atmosphere. Christian and Pamela Schienle, the owners of Nadine's in Yorktown Heights, also operate a French restaurant in New York City. Located at 715 Saw Mill River Road, the restaurant's menu features appetizers such as pierogies, escargots, and hot pretzels. Main courses include salmon filet, blue crab ravioli, along with jägerschnitzel, a breaded pork or chicken dish served with a brown mushroom sauce, red cabbage, and spätzle.…

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by Nicole Valinote
Bedford, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
ProHEALTH Dental Celebrates Opening of Mt Kisco Location ProHEALTH Dental Celebrates Opening of Mt Kisco Location
ProHealth Dental Celebrates Opening of Mt Kisco Location ProHEALTH Dental recently celebrated the grand opening of their second CareMount Dental office located at 657 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY. The event included a ribbon cutting with executive leaders, doctors, and dentists from both CareMount Dental and CareMount Medical, as well as the Mayor of Mt Kisco, Gina D. Picinich. This new 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art office provides a full range of adult general and specialty services to complement its CareMount Dental/Kids Are Great pediatric office that opened earlier this year. ProHEALTH Dental’s expansion is part of its clinical affiliation…

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Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Caught In Possession Of Child Porn In Northern Westchester, Police Say 17-Year-Old Caught In Possession Of Child Porn In Northern Westchester, Police Say
17-Year-Old Caught In Possession Of Child Porn In Northern Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester teen has been charged with allegedly possessing child porn after images were discovered on his cell phone.  The 17-year-old boy from Yorktown Heights was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 8, after police received a report he may possess child porn, said the Yorktown Police Department. According to police, after receiving the report, officers conducted an investigation with the assistance of the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.  During the investigation, images of child pornography were recovered from the teen's cell phone, police said. The teen, wh…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Has Become Go-To Spot For 'Fresh, Juicy' Burgers Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Has Become Go-To Spot For 'Fresh, Juicy' Burgers
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Has Become Go-To Spot For 'Fresh, Juicy' Burgers A well-known restaurant in Northern Westchester has seen praise for its fresh ingredients and signature burgers. Pow Burger Yorktown Heights is located at 96 Triangle Center. The owners also operate a location in New Rochelle.  The restaurant's menu includes the signature "Pow Burger," made with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and homemade aioli. Guests can also choose from a number of patties, including hamburger, turkey burger, veggie and more, and build their own burger. Online reviewers have praised the restaurant's menu offerings, along with t…

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by Nicole Valinote
White Plains, NY
News
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Two men admitted to their roles in a scheme to several department stores in Westchester out of more than $50,000. Patrick Onogwu and Asanimo Risea, both of the Bronx, pleaded guilty for their part in a more than a year-long scheme that included using fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from several Westchester County TJX Companies, Inc. stores, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. The two had been charged in a 54-count indictment along with Bronx resident Donald. Original story - Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Westchester C…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Owner Of Northern Westchester Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money Owner Of Northern Westchester Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money
Owner Of Northern Westchester Not-For-Profit Dog Rescue Group Accused Of Stealing Money The owner of a not-for-profit dog rescue shelter in Northern Westchester was arrested and is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars meant for animals over the course of a year, authorities announced. Lisa Marie Birdsall, age 55, the owner of Birdsall’s Recycled Paws Rescue on Main Street in Mohegan Lake was arrested and charged with grand larceny, according to officials from the SPCA of Westchester. It is alleged that between Jan. 5, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020, Birdsall stole over $3,000 from Recycled Paws Rescue, Inc. without permission. In total, Birdsall allegedly stole …

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by Zak Failla
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
$30 Million Swimming Pool To Open At State Park In Northern Westchester $30 Million Swimming Pool To Open At State Park In Northern Westchester
$30 Million Swimming Pool To Open At State Park In Northern Westchester A state park in the Hudson Valley is getting a $30 million improvement as they open up a brand new swimming pool to replace an outdated facility originally built in the 1960s. Officials in New York announced the opening of a $30 million swimming pool at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights as part of a larger project to improve facilities at the state parks system’s largest pool, which covers just under an acre in surface area. "The swimming pool at Frank D. Roosevelt State Park will provide family fun for residents and visitors,” Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “With inves…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Northern Westchester Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Northern Westchester
Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Northern Westchester A barking dog helped save a Hudson Valley church that nearly burned down after a fire broke out that quickly spread to the attic, officials said. First responders in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties were dispatched to Assembly of God Church in Yorktown Heights, on Mahopac Avenue, at around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 30, where there was a reported fire that broke out in the building. Church officials said a neighbor and congregant’s German Shepherd, named Bear, barked to get his owner's attention when he spotted flames Assembly of God. The owner was able to call 911, helped get sta…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Home In Northern Westchester Fire Breaks Out At Home In Northern Westchester
Fire Breaks Out At Home In Northern Westchester A home was damaged by a gas grill fire in Northern Westchester. The blaze broke out around 7:51 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, on Hayes Drive in Yorktown Heights. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found a grill on fire next to a structure, the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department said. A neighbor who is an off-duty firefighter was able to knock down the main body of fire utilizing a dry chemical fire extinguisher and pull the grill away from the structure prior to the fire department's arrival. The damage to the home.Yorktown Heights Fire Department Yorktown Heights firefighters secur…

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by Kathy Reakes