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MTA Blamed For Deadliest Metro-North Crash In History, 6 Dead In New York
Metro-North is primarily liable for a crash that left five passengers dead nearly a decade ago in the Hudson Valley. The fatal crash happened at a crossing in Valhalla in February 2015. Crash Is Deadliest In Metro-North History. On February 3, 2015, Ellen Brody's SUV got stuck on train tracks...
New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
Wannabe Thief’s Career Meets A Quick End
Video footage captured on Parker St shows how a multiple car robbery was narrowly avoided last night. Camera footage shows a male suspect riding a bike which he had stolen from a house down the street, right before 1:00am. The suspect then stops at several parked cars and tries to open the doors, but lucky for the owners, the cars were all locked.
Abbey Inn in Peekskill reportedly struck by lightning: See photos, video of fire
A fire broke out Wednesday at Abbey Inn and Spa in Peekskill, a luxury hotel that was converted from the St. Mary's Convent, due to an apparent lightning strike, Peekskill fire chief James Seymour said Thursday. "It appeared that lightning did strike the structure that led to a fire involving a lower roof...
Another New York Child Left In 100-Degree Parked Car
A disturbing trend is continuing in the Hudson Valley after yet another child was found locked inside a hot car during this heat wave. On Tuesday around 2:15 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department received a call stating that a young child had been locked in a vehicle at Costco in Nanuet.
Driver Hospitalized After Striking Fire Hydrant On Northern Westchester Road
Several water mains had to be turned off after a driver hit a Northern Westchester fire hydrant while experiencing a medical emergency.The crash happened in Millwood on Saturday, July 13 just before 10:30 a.m., when a vehicle struck a hydrant near the intersection of Seven Bridges Road and Millwood…
Bedford Kennel Owner Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
BEDFORD, N.Y. - According to a statement issued by SPCA Westchester, a Bedford woman is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after being arrested by the organization's Humane Law Enforcement Unit. Penny Berk, founder of Rescue Right and owner of Northwind Kennels in Bedford, was charged with five counts of animal cruelty stemming from an investigation launched in October 2023. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Oct. 3, SPCA officials were notified of a situation involving four Bernese Mountain Dog puppies who were allegedly denied proper medical care at Rescue Right in Northwind Kennels, located...
Nursing Home Employee Accused Of Attacking Disabled Resident In Somers
Dutchess County resident Jossette Thompson of Dover was arrested on Tuesday, June 11 in connection with the alleged attack, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, July 17. According to authorities, while employed at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers at 189 Route 100, Thompson physically...
24-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Mail Theft After Leading Officers On Chase In Westchester: Police
A 24-year-old man who was apprehended following a police chase is being accused of stealing mail in Westchester, including a $14,000 check, authorities announced. The events leading up to the man's arrest began on Wednesday, July 10 around 5:15 a.m., when a witness reported seeing three suspic…
Kimberly Hotel Jumper ID'd As Greenwich's Michael Cline
Cline, age 64, leaped to his death from the Kimberly Hotel at 145 East 50th Street at approximately 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, a spokesperson for the NYPD said. He was found unconscious at the scene and pronounced dead at 10:30 p.m. Cline's primary address is in Palm Beach, Florida,...
2 Hospitalized After Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Yorktown
The crash happened on Monday, July 15, when two cars collided on the Taconic State Parkway southbound entrance ramp leading from Crompond Road (Route 202) in Yorktown, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving fire crews found one person stuck inside their car and used Hurst Hydraulic extrication...
Suspect who was shot after stabbing North Castle police sergeant told cops he wanted to die
An Armonk man who was shot by a North Castle police officer as he repeatedly stabbed a sergeant during a confrontation in his home told the cops he wanted to die and that they should kill him, according to court documents. Joseph Spennato, 38, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Westchester...
Late Night Car Crash Claims Life of Teen in New Rochelle
Law Enforcement in New Rochelle are currently investigating the scene of a car crash at popular shopping center that claimed the life of one teenage occupant. Currently, not much in terms of information has been released as of yet, however it is expected that more information should be expected in the coming days.
HS Student Killed In Crash At New Rochelle Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player
New Rochelle resident Aidan Galeano, age 16, was killed in a crash that happened just after midnight on Saturday, July 13, in New Rochelle at the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center at 1062 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Wednesday, July 17. Born in 2008, Galeano...
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
Child Rescued from Locked Car at Costco in Spring Valley
In a tense incident at the Spring Valley Costco, a child was left unattended in a car for approximately 20 minutes. The child, who was sweating heavily, but remained conscious and alert, was rescued after emergency personnel were called to the scene. Responding to the call were Hatzolah, Chaverim, Nanuet...
Couple Owning Salty Chick Restaurant in Beach Haven West Arrested on Drug and Money Laundering Charges
STAFFORD - William and Jennifer Schlette, a couple residing in West Nyack, New York and owners of "The Salty Chick" restaurant in Beach Haven West, were arrested on drug and money laundering charges. William Schlette faces multiple drug offenses, racketeering, money laundering, and deceptive business practices. His wife Jennife Schlette is charged with money laundering.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER William Schlette is the owner of "The Salty Chick" restaurant in Manahawkin, NJ, and "Bud Bus" which is described as a "party bus" selling cannabis products under the disguise of lighters and t-shirts. Bud Bus, formed...
Ossining man pleads not guilty in hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian in March
An Ossining man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 62-year-old pedestrian in Mount Pleasant in March. Fabricio Arguda Saldana, 35, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on an indictment charging him with leaving the scene of a fatal accident. On March 4 at about 6:20...
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