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Charges upgraded against man accused of killing social worker in Westchester County
The Westchester County District Attorney has upgraded the charges against the man accused of killing a social worker earlier this year.Police say Maria Coto, 56, was killed after she knocked on the wrong apartment door looking for a client.Just after 3 p.m. on May 14, while the victim was conducting home visits on South Street in Peekskill, it is alleged that Haseem Jenkins repeatedly punched her in the face, chased her into a neighbor's apartment and repeatedly kicked her in the head while wearing heavy boots.She later died from her injuries on June 19.Jenkins, 31, was initially charged with attempted...
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers
County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Use Repellents. The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers. The Health Department will inspect areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and if needed, treat any nearby catch basins that hold standing water to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby.
Fresh, disinfected, from the Catskills: How your tap water gets to Westchester
The water that fills most Westchester residents’ drinking glasses arrives there after a journey south from Catskills reservoirs. As a multi-year project launched this month to add a new tunnel to the water supply system, here’s a (very) simplified look at how things work in what is the nation’s largest such system. ...
Pelham swimmer Douglass medals in Olympics; White Plains' Weinstein competes in 200 free
Westchester has already contributed to the Olympic medal count for Team USA in Paris. Kate Douglass picked up a silver on Sunday in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle relay along with Gretchen Walsh, Torre Huske and Simone Manuel. It's the Pelham resident's second career medal. She picked up bronze in Tokyo as part of...
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $54M in funding to continue Second Ave subway extension
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday new funding for the Second Avenue subway extension.Hochul said the state will provide $54 million in state resources, which will allow the MTA to immediately begin a utility relocation project for the extension.The contract was put on hold last month along with the governor's decision to pause congestion pricing, which threw the MTA's capital funding into disarray."I have been committed to the Second Avenue Subway since the day I took office, and we will deliver this project for the people of East Harlem and the millions of riders who will use it...
Caught Speeding In New York State? This Is Why You Might Have To Pay Double
Tens of millions of drivers get pulled over for alleged traffic violations each year. That's a lot of people getting stopped for speeding, failing to stop, improper lane change, faulty headlight or inability to maintain your lane, as examples. Then comes the dreaded traffic ticket, points on your license and the fines.
CDC: Mosquito Bites Just As Scary As Shark Bites In New York
According to top officials, you should be just as worried, if not more worried, about getting bit by a mosquito than a shark. Earlier this month, several beaches in New York were closed down because of sharks. Sharks Close Down Many Beaches In New York State. For example, a 7-foot-long...
Health Officials Urge New York Residents: ‘Thoroughly’ Clean Fridge
Life-threatening recalls are forcing health officials to recommend New Yorkers "clean refrigerators thoroughly." The suggestion from the FSIS comes after a listeria outbreak linked to meat and veggies sold in New York State. Vegetables, Produce Recalled In New York. Three food retailers are issuing a major recall on vegetables and...
Lane Reductions Confirmed In Hudson Valley Until Thanksgiving
Hudson Valley drivers are told to expect lane reductions for about the next four months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers in the Hudson Valley of a roadwork that will impact traffic until around Thanksgiving. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure...
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