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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…
ARMONK MAN INDICTED FOR ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED MURDER OF NORTH CASTLE POLICE SERGEANT
Defendant allegedly attempted to stab the sergeant multiple times as police were taking him into custody; Second officer fired duty pistol twice to stop defendant. On July 16, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that an Armonk man was indicted for the attempted murder of a North Castle police sergeant in May.
NY weather: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and quarter-sized hail to hit part of New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday valid until 6:45 p.m. for Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties. Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:54 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Vernon Valley, or 10...
New York Community Trust distributes $200M in grants
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tight budgets and increasing costs have squeezed many groups, activities and organizations. A unique and special charity has been helping nonprofits in the region for 100 years. New York Community Trust serves the five boroughs, Westchester County and Long Island. In the last century, it distributed $5.7 billion. Amy Freitag, the trust’s president, said […]
Metro-North primarily responsible for fiery 2015 Valhalla crash that killed 6, jury finds
A Westchester County jury on Tuesday found Metro-North primarily liable for a fiery 2015 collision that resulted in the deaths of five passengers, bringing a civil case that had dragged on for nearly 10 years to its final stages. The amount of damages, if any, to be awarded to the passengers will be determined at another trial. ...
Cases of Dengue fever have been reported in the Lower Hudson Valley. What you need to know
The number of Dengue fever cases in the U.S. already tops that for all of 2023. What does it mean in the Lower Hudson Valley?. Westchester County has had 11 reported Dengue cases so far in 2024, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show. It's Lower Hudson's highest county figure, but none of Westchester's cases were acquired locally — all were acquired through traveling.
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…
Surging rents and prices, slack wages drive Hudson Valley housing crisis, report says
Stagnant wages and cratered home inventory push Hudson Valley's low earners out and pinch middle class, report finds. Rents and mortgages are sapping more and more of Hudson Valley incomes, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress reports. Those looking to buy a home or rent an apartment don't need a report...
Does RFK Jr. truly live in Westchester? Ruling will decide if he runs for president in NY
KATONAH ‒ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was surely a New Yorker for many years while living in Westchester County and making his name as a crusading environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist. But the scion of a storied political family sold his Bedford house in 2014 and moved to California, where he and his...
Wonder, a new kind of food hall, opens its first Westchester spot July 18
Wonder, a new food concept that offers more than 15 restaurants under one roof, has landed in Westchester. The Manhattan-based company, with plans to open three locations in the next few months, opens its first spot — in Larchmont — July 18. It's their 13th in just over...
Lawler Announces Key Project Funding for Four Westchester Municipalities
Congressman Mike Lawler (R-Pearl River) joined representatives from four Westchester towns last week that received critical federal money that will provide those municipalities the ability to update key water and sewer infrastructure and public safety equipment. Gathered at Mount Pleasant Town Hall with officials from the four communities, Lawler outlined...
$26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Cortlandt
The project will elevate the Annsville Circle as well as a half-mile stretch along Route 6/Route 202 in the town of Cortlandt, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, July 15. “Last July, dozens of state roads in the Hudson Valley were affected by one of the most intense and devastating storms in years, causing mass flooding and road closures, and overwhelming communities,” Hochul said. “Resilient infrastructure is necessary to ensure public safety, and this project in Westchester County exemplifies our commitment to tackle the growing threat of global climate change head on.”
Westchester doctors warn of the impacts of extreme heat
Westchester County doctors say they are watching the impact that recent heat is having on people firsthand. Doctors at Urgent Care of Westchester in Tarrytown say this is especially the case for people who already live with medical issues like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The extreme heat...
Gov. Hochul Pledges 'Full Support' After Oneida County Severe Weather Damage
ROME, N.Y. -- Rome and the surrounding area are in the process of cleaning up after severe weather passed through the area, resulting in fallen trees, downed wires and collapsed buildings. There was a radar-confirmed tornado that was announced near Floyd. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding...
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