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Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By School District In Westchester Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By School District In Westchester
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By School District In Westchester Two high-achieving high school seniors from Westchester who placed at the top of their class are being recognized for their impressive accomplishments by district officials.  In an announcement on Tuesday, May 7, the Ardsley School District revealed seniors Derek Xu and Lydia Lung have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.  District officials said both students consistently made valuable contributions during their four years at Ardsley High School to earn the prestigious positions.  Xu, a talented mathematics student who also plays the violin, serves …
Update: Arrested Protesters May Face No Disciplinary Consequences At College In Westchester Update: Arrested Protesters May Face No Disciplinary Consequences At College In Westchester
Update: Arrested Protesters May Face No Disciplinary Consequences At College In Westchester Following a meeting between students and school leaders, dozens of protesters arrested at a Westchester college will not face disciplinary consequences if they follow certain conditions.  The meeting resulted from arrests made during pro-Palestine protests at Purchase College on Thursday night, May 2 after protesters refused to leave campus once quiet hours began, according to the school's Assistant Director of Public Relations Betsy Aldredge.  Earlier Report - Around 70 Protesters Arrested At SUNY Purchase In total, around 70 students and faculty were taken into c…
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market The first mobile adoption unit in Westchester will soon make its debut appearance at a busy farmer's market to reach residents looking to add furry friends to their families. SPCA Westchester's Mobile Adoption Unit, the first of its kind, will soon hit the road and debut at the Chappaqua Farmer's Market at the Chappaqua Train Station on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. The 26-foot vehicle features 20 spacious cages, roll-up viewing windows, and a booth providing a space for matchmaking discussions between SPCA staff and would-be adopters.  The vehicle was commissioned to increase animal ado…
Update: Man Reported Missing In Mount Vernon Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges Update: Man Reported Missing In Mount Vernon Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges
Update: Man Reported Missing In Mount Vernon Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges A 45-year-old man who was reported missing from Westchester several months ago was arrested in another state and found in possession of drugs, police said. Norman Allen-Meyer Shaw, age 45, was reported missing from Mount Vernon by his wife, Veronica Shaw, on Thursday, Dec. 28. He had last been seen in Mount Vernon and the New Haven County city of West Haven, Connecticut.  Earlier Report - 44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing: Last Seen In Mount Vernon Months after he went missing, Shaw was arrested in Polk County, Florida on Tuesday, April 30, according to the Polk County …
School In Westchester To Close: 'Sad Day,' Superintendent Says School In Westchester To Close: 'Sad Day,' Superintendent Says
School In Westchester To Close: 'Sad Day,' Superintendent Says A school in Westchester County has announced it will cease operations at the end of the academic year.  In an announcement on Wednesday, May 1, the Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York revealed the Transfiguration School in Tarrytown would close at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.  Officials attributed the decision to close the Catholic school to shifting demographics and lower enrollment, which have "significantly impacted" its ability to continue operating.  The St. Simon Stock School in the Bronx will also close for similar reas…
Around 70 Protesting Students, Faculty Members Arrested At College In Westchester Around 70 Protesting Students, Faculty Members Arrested At College In Westchester
Around 70 Protesting Students, Faculty Members Arrested At College In Westchester Around 70 students and faculty members were taken into custody during pro-Palestine protests at a college in Westchester. New, updated report - Update: Arrested Protesters To Face No Disciplinary Consequences At College In Westchester The arrests were made at Purchase College on Thursday night, May 2 after protesters refused to leave the campus once quiet hours began, according to the school's Assistant Director of Public Relations Betsy Aldredge.  According to Aldredge, the events leading up to the arrests began earlier on Thursday, when students peacefully protested for se…
Westchester Native Mary J. Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Westchester Native Mary J. Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Westchester Native Mary J. Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Hip-hop soul legend and New York's Mary J. Blige's career is doing "Just Fine," as the iconic artist has just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Blige, age 53, was named an inductee into the Cleveland-based Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 21.  In their write-up on their website, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame said the Yonkers native has provided the soundtrack to countless fans' lives.  "Blige’s music echoes our experiences with love and life. She helps us move on, move out, and move up," the Hall of Fame wrote, continuing, "She’s the much-needed soundtrac…
Man Caught Stealing From Truck In Westchester At Large After Missed Court Date: Police Man Caught Stealing From Truck In Westchester At Large After Missed Court Date: Police
Man Caught Stealing From Truck In Westchester At Large After Missed Court Date: Police A man caught stealing from a pickup truck in Westchester is at large after missing his court date, police announced. Brooklyn resident Raymondo Sepulveda was found in the driver's seat of a pick-up truck in the area of Central Park Avenue and Midland Terrace in Yonkers on Thursday, March 28 just before 2 a.m., Yonkers Police announced on Friday, April 26.  When confronted by officers, Sepulveda admitted the truck was not his before police discovered he had stolen several items from inside. He was then arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and third-degree unau…
Biden Visit: Here's Last Time Sitting President Stopped By Irvington Biden Visit: Here's Last Time Sitting President Stopped By Irvington
Biden Visit: Here's Last Time Sitting President Stopped By Irvington President Joe Biden's impending visit to a village in Westchester is set to make history. It will be the first time a sitting president has visited that municipality in over half a century. Biden will arrive in the county on Thursday afternoon, April 25, when he is scheduled to appear at a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.  According to Irvington Mayor Jon Siegel, a sitting president's appearance in the village is rare and has not happened since October 23, 1972, when President Richard …
New Update: Biden's Irvington Visit To Impact Traffic, Cause Closures New Update: Biden's Irvington Visit To Impact Traffic, Cause Closures
New Update: Biden's Irvington Visit To Impact Traffic, Cause Closures Before President Joe Biden's visit to Westchester, authorities are warning motorists of expected impacts to rush hour traffic. New, updated report - Biden Visit: These Westchester School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Biden will be in the county on Thursday, April 25, when he is scheduled to appear at a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.  Earlier Report - President Biden To Visit Irvington: Here's When According to an announcement from the Irvington Police Department on Tuesday, April …
Latest Update: Man Killed In I-684 Crash In Bedford Westchester Had False ID, Police Say Latest Update: Man Killed In I-684 Crash In Bedford Westchester Had False ID, Police Say
Latest Update: Man Killed In I-684 Crash In Bedford Westchester Had False ID, Police Say Authorities have released the identity of a man killed in a one-car crash on I-684. New York City resident Mario Goris, age 53, of the Bronx, was killed in a crash that happened on Sunday, April 14, around 3:15 p.m. on the northbound side near Exit 4 in Bedford, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report - Update: Person Killed In Crash On I-684 In Bedford At the time of the crash, Goris had been driving a 2006 Honda CRV when it veered to the left, entered the median at high speed, and hit a tree. He was found dead at the scene of the crash and was the only person in the …
Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials
Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials Westchester's bustling film industry is continuing to generate billions of dollars in economic activity as it grows more and more successful, officials announced. According to a new report detailed by county officials, film production in Westchester generated $2 billion in economic activity in both 2022 and 2023.  The industry also created 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during the two-year period, officials added. This success came despite several factors that threatened to interrupt film production, including the pandemic as well as the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFT…
19-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Going Missing From Westchester 19-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Going Missing From Westchester
19-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Going Missing From Westchester New, updated report:  A 19-year-old woman who went missing from Westchester has been safely found, police said. Jacklyn Kauffo, age 19, was found safe after going missing in Yonkers on Saturday, April 20, Yonkers Police announced on Tuesday, April 23.  Police did not say where Kauffo was found.  Original Report:  Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 19-year-old woman who has been missing from Westchester for several days. In an alert issued on Sunday, April 21, Yonkers Police announced they are searching for 19-year-old Jacklyn Kauff…
Popular Westchester Corrections Officer Dies At Age 40 Popular Westchester Corrections Officer Dies At Age 40
Popular Westchester Corrections Officer Dies At Age 40 Shock and sadness are spreading following the sudden death of Eleanor Birrittella, a well-known corrections officer in Westchester. Birrittella died on Saturday, April 20, according to Hector Lopez, the president of the New York Hispanic American Law Enforcement Organization. A cause of death had not yet been released. Online records show Birrittella was 40 years old and lived in Yonkers. "Officer Birrittella had a smile that lit up the place," Lopez said in announcing her death. "She loved her job. I will miss her, we will all miss her." The entire WCOBA family is mourning the t…
Guardian Dogs Escape Westchester Farm, Kill Poodle, Attack Owner: Report Guardian Dogs Escape Westchester Farm, Kill Poodle, Attack Owner: Report
Guardian Dogs Escape Westchester Farm, Kill Poodle, Attack Owner: Report Two guardian dogs from a nonprofit farm in Westchester may be euthanized after escaping the property and attacking a woman and her leashed poodle on a trail, according to a New York Times report.  The attack happened on Tuesday, February 6, when two guardian dogs escaped the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in Tarrytown at 630 Bedford Rd. and ran into a woman and her 10-pound miniature poodle on a public trail. They then attacked the woman and killed the poodle, according to a new report by The New York Times. The two dogs, a Great Pyrenees named Luna and an Akbash na…
Former NYPD Officer Admits Selling Heroin, Fentanyl In Westchester Former NYPD Officer Admits Selling Heroin, Fentanyl In Westchester
Former Nypd Officer Admits Selling Heroin, Fentanyl In Westchester A former New York City Police officer has admitted to selling packages containing heroin and fentanyl in Westchester, federal officials announced. Bronx resident Grace Rosa Baez, age 38, pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges on Tuesday, April 16, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  Earlier Report- Police Officer, Westchester Man Nabbed For Planning To Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin: Feds According to federal officials, Baez, who joined the NYPD in 2012, was placed on modified duty in 2020 after alleged misconduct and was soon subject…
President Biden To Visit Irvington: Here's When President Biden To Visit Irvington: Here's When
President Biden To Visit Irvington: Here's When President Joe Biden will soon be making a stop in the region as part of a celebrity fundraising event. New, updated report: Biden's Irvington Visit To Impact Traffic, Cause Closures Biden will make his visit on Thursday, April 25 in Westchester County to a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, according to the event's webpage.  The exact location of the event has not yet been announced. The cheapest tickets for the fundraising events will cost $3,300, while the most expensive will cost as much…
Brush Fire Reaches Car In Costco Parking Lot In Westchester Brush Fire Reaches Car In Costco Parking Lot In Westchester
Brush Fire Reaches Car In Costco Parking Lot In Westchester Firefighters responded to a Costco parking lot in Westchester after a brush fire ignited next to a vehicle.  The incident happened on Tuesday, April 16 around 3:30 p.m., when a brush fire went up in the Costco Wholesale parking lot in Port Chester at 1 Westchester Ave., according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  The blaze extended to a vehicle in the parking lot before being put out, the fire department said.  The department did not detail the cause of the fire. 
Westchester School District Earns Best Community For Music Education Award Westchester School District Earns Best Community For Music Education Award
Westchester School District Earns Best Community For Music Education Award A school district in Westchester has been recognized as one of the best in the country for its dedication to music education, officials announced. The Irvington Union Free School District has been named a winner of the Best Communities for Music Education Award for 2024 by the NAMM Foundation, district officials announced on Tuesday, April 9.  The district is one of only 975 school districts nationwide to receive the award and one of six in Westchester, officials added.  The award recognizes "outstanding" efforts from teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community lea…
Man Caught With Hunting Knife At Train Station In Westchester Man Caught With Hunting Knife At Train Station In Westchester
Man Caught With Hunting Knife At Train Station In Westchester Train service was briefly delayed at a station in Westchester while a man was detained after being caught with a weapon in his backpack, authorities said. The arrest happened on Thursday, April 4 just before 1:15 p.m., when the MTA Police learned of a possibly armed man on Train No. 858 at Yonkers Station, according to an MTA spokesperson.  Officers met the 11:45 Hudson Line train, which had departed from Poughkeepsie, at Yonkers Station after it made an unscheduled stop and identified the 52-year-old suspect. Police then removed the man from the train and detained him, soon discoverin…
Students Assaulted, Caught With Weapon At Westchester School District Students Assaulted, Caught With Weapon At Westchester School District
Students Assaulted, Caught With Weapon At Westchester School District A school district in Westchester reported the assault of a student and the discovery of a weapon in another child's possession on the same day.  In separate announcements, Mount Vernon City School District Acting Superintendent K. Veronica Smith said the city's police department is investigating two separate incidents that happened on Tuesday, April 2. The first of the incidents to be detailed happened during the morning hours when a BB gun was found in a student's possession at the Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer Elementary School, Smith said.  The weapon was found th…
Ardsley Union Free School District Taps New Superintendent Ardsley Union Free School District Taps New Superintendent
Ardsley Union Free School District Taps New Superintendent A school district in Westchester has announced who will succeed its outgoing superintendent after his upcoming retirement.  In an announcement on Monday, April 1, the Ardsley Union Free School District revealed that Matthew Block would take over as superintendent effective on Monday, July 1. Block will succeed Ryan Schoenfeld, who will retire at the end of the 2023-2024 school year after serving in the position for six years.  In their announcement, the Ardsley Board of Education, which will formalize Block's appointment during a meeting on Tuesday, April 2,  said …
Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months
Bridge Work To Cause Lane Shifts, Closures Along I-95, I-287 In Rye, Port Chester For 5 Months An ongoing bridge replacement project is set to cause several lane shifts and reductions on Interstate 95 and 287 in Westchester for more than five months, officials announced.  The new lane configurations, which will affect Interstate 95 and Interstate 287 in Rye and Port Chester, will go into effect on Monday, April 1 at 8 p.m. and are expected to continue through Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The lane shifts and reductions will allow crews to work on the ongoing project to replace the bridges carrying I-287 over Midland Avenue.…
Alert Issued For Missing 55-Year-Old  Last Seen In Yonkers Alert Issued For Missing 55-Year-Old  Last Seen In Yonkers
Alert Issued For Missing 55-Year-Old Last Seen In Yonkers Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been missing for nearly a month and was last seen in Westchester.  Darin O'Rourke, age 55, was last seen in Yonkers on Saturday, March 2 in the area of 117 Mansion Ave., Yonkers Police announced on Friday, March 29. O'Rourke, described as 5-foot-7 and 180 pounds, may need medical attention, police said. His last known clothing is not known.  Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 914-377-7900.  Click the Facebook icon below to share this story.  Thi…
New Upscale Rental Development Now Seeking Tenants In Bronxville: Here's Where New Upscale Rental Development Now Seeking Tenants In Bronxville: Here's Where
New Upscale Rental Development Now Seeking Tenants In Bronxville: Here's Where The first upscale rental development to be built in a Westchester village in decades is now available for occupancy.  Elk Homes' 15 Parkview Avenue in Bronxville is now seeking tenants, the rental developer announced on Wednesday, March 27.  The new 80,000-square-foot building, which is the first upscale rental development in Bronxville and the neighborhood of Garrett Park in decades, offers 60 "meticulously designed and spacious apartments," according to the developer. This includes 20 one-bedroom units; 35 two-bedrooms; and five three-bedrooms.  Twenty of these units have …
Officer Put On Restricted Duty After Investigation Into Use Of Force In Yonkers: Police Officer Put On Restricted Duty After Investigation Into Use Of Force In Yonkers: Police
Officer Put On Restricted Duty After Investigation Into Use Of Force In Yonkers: Police A police officer in Westchester was put on restricted duty following an investigation into his use of force while apprehending a suspect who led authorities on a pursuit.  In an announcement on Friday, March 29, the Yonkers Police Department revealed that one of their officers was placed on restricted duty in connection with their conduct during an incident on Thursday, March 14. According to the department, just after 9:45 p.m. on the day of the incident, a victim went up to Yonkers officers in the area of McLean and Van Cortlandt Park Avenues and told them his vehicle had just b…
21-Year-Old Man Killed In Yonkers Hit-Run: Police Investigating 21-Year-Old Man Killed In Yonkers Hit-Run: Police Investigating
21-Year-Old Man Killed In Yonkers Hit-Run: Police Investigating Authorities are investigating after a 21-year-old man was killed in a Westchester hit-run, police announced. New, updated report - New Update: Teen Nabbed After Fatally Striking Victim In Yonkers Hit-Run, Police Say The incident happened on Monday, March 25 around 4 p.m., when a pedestrian was struck in Yonkers in the area of 632 Van Cortlandt Park Ave. Arriving first responders found a severely injured 21-year-old man and began providing him medical attention before taking him to a nearby hospital, where he later died, according to Yonkers Police. The identity of the victim ha…
Gas Leak Damages Pelham Manor Home, Compromises Foundation Gas Leak Damages Pelham Manor Home, Compromises Foundation
Gas Leak Damages Pelham Manor Home, Compromises Foundation A home in Westchester was evacuated after firefighters discovered damage caused by a gas leak, officials said. The incident happened on Saturday, March 23, when damage was found at a home in Pelham Manor on Shore View Circle, according to village officials.  Firefighters soon responded to the residence and evacuated the home after detecting a strong gas odor. Crews also discovered that the residence's chimney was pulled away from the structure and that the foundation was compromised, officials said.   After the damage was found, Con Edison crews arrived to make repairs. …
Iconic 71-Year-Old Deli Opens All-New Ardsley Location Iconic 71-Year-Old Deli Opens All-New Ardsley Location
Iconic 71-Year-Old Deli Opens All-New Ardsley Location A beloved deli with more than seven decades of history has already met success after opening a new location in Westchester.  Liebman's Kosher Delicatessen & Restaurant, which originally opened in the Bronx in 1953, opened a new location in Ardsley at 472 Ashford Ave. on Monday, March 18.  According to the new eatery's owner, the grand opening was a "great success."  "The first day at the new location in Westchester is now in the past and let me tell you that was completely insane!" owner Yuval Dekel wrote on social media on Tuesday, March 19, adding, "Thank you so much t…
Seen Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Double-Fatal Shooting In Mount Vernon: FBI Seen Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Double-Fatal Shooting In Mount Vernon: FBI
Seen Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Double-Fatal Shooting In Mount Vernon: FBI Authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting in Westchester that left two people dead.  New, updated report - New Update: 5 Charged In Double-Fatal Armed Robbery Of Mount Vernon Warehouse, Feds Say The manhunt for an individual possibly known as "Marcos" wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting in Mount Vernon on Tuesday, March 19 was announced by FBI New York on Tuesday night.  Earlier Report - 2 Killed In Early Morning Shooting Near School In Mount Vernon At the time of the shooting, around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, shots wer…
White Plains Hospital Named One Of World's Best By New Report White Plains Hospital Named One Of World's Best By New Report
White Plains Hospital Named One Of World's Best By New Report A hospital in Westchester has been named as one of the best in the world in a new report by Newsweek. White Plains Hospital was named as a 2024 "World's Best Hospital" in a new report released by Newsweek, officials announced on Monday, March 11.  The hospital is the only one in Westchester to appear on the new list, which lists the top 2,400 hospitals across the world and includes 15 hospitals in New York. White Plains Hospital took rank No. 359 in the United States.  The list bases each hospital's score on an online survey of over 85,000 medical experts, as well as public data …