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BCPO: Former Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in bathroom of her Bergen County home
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death the wife of former New York Mets general manager and current New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya, though it does not appear the death is suspicious in nature, the prosecutor’s office said today. Prosecutor Mark Musella said a death...
Police Continue Investigation Of Shooting Inside Restaurant In Northern Westchester
Police are continuing to investigate after a man was accused of firing a gun during an altercation inside a restaurant in Northern Westchester.The arrest comes after the incident that happened in Peekskill on Friday, July 5, at Ofori’s World Cuisine at 982 Main St.Quincy Lamar Williams, a New …
1 dead, 3 injured in Bronx crash
One woman is dead after a car crash in the Bronx.First responders got to the scene at Manida Street and Viele Avenue in Hunts Point around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.Officials say three people in a Ford Focus are still recovering in the hospital. Two of the three were critically injured.The driver of a BMW sedan was not injured, and a passenger in that vehicle left the scene before police arrived.It is not clear what led to the crash.ALSO READ | Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD officer at Brooklyn homeless shelter protestN.J. Burkett has the latest on the arrest.----------* More Bronx news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Drunken Boater Arrested in Long Island Sound Crash That Injured 5
A boater who allegedly had one too many drinks was arrested late Friday night after careening into another boat in the Long Island Sound and injuring five. Rye police nabbed Gareth Ederer, 62, after receiving a distress call around 10 p.m. about a crash on the water just south of the Milton Harbor area.
Retired Officer, Former Athletics Director From Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed'
A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its retired officers who committed himself to helping young athletes for decades. The Eastchester Police Department announced the death of retired Officer Alex Bonci on Monday, July 22. His age was not released. An ove…
Man fatally shot in the head in the Bronx: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was fatally shot in the head in the Bronx on Sunday, according to police. Jose Baez, 52, was found near 2010 Bruckner Blvd. around 4 p.m., police said. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made and the investigation is […]
NJ school principal and her son die in crash during family trip
ENGLEWOOD — An elementary school principal and her son died in a head-on crash in South Africa on the Fourth of July that claimed four lives. Daniela Small-Bailey, principal of the Dr. John Grieco Elementary School in Englewood, was with her son Sidanii Bell visiting with his two children who live in Dullstroom, South Africa, according to a statement from the Englewood School District.
Ossining Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill USPS Employees
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, the Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (“USPIS”), announced today that ANTHONY ALFANO was arrested after he made a series of graphic and violent threats to kill U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”) employees and burn down U.S. post offices in Ossining, New York. ALFANO was arrested in Yorktown Heights, New York, this morning and is expected to appear this afternoon in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik.
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.
Raging Car Fire Caught On Video By New Police Drone In Westchester
Police and firefighters had eyes in the sky while extinguishing a vehicle blaze in Westchester. The blaze happened alongside a busy street in Yonkers over the weekend of Saturday, July 20, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Monday, July 22.According to police, after the fire was report…
Maine Teen Hospitalized After Being Shot by Resident In 'Door Knock Challenge' Gone Wrong
A late-night game of ding-dong-ditch ended with one Maine teenager shot in the leg and one resident in jail, authorities said. At around 1 a.m. Saturday, a group of teenagers knocked on the door of a home on Waterford Road in Harrison, about 30 miles west of Lewiston, then fled, according to the Cumberland County […]
Haverstraw offers $5K reward for info leading to suspect's arrest in fatal shooting
HAVERSTRAW — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Christian Alvarado on July 1. Police have re-released a wanted poster for Yandie Martinez with the $5,000 incentive to get information on his whereabouts. Police have sought Martinez for questioning since the 29-year-old Alvarado died from multiple gunshot wounds.
New Officer for Rye PD
The City of Rye welcomed a new police officer on Monday morning, July 22nd. Victor Rodriguez joined the Rye PD after two years at the City of Mount Vernon PD. Rodriguez was born and raised in the City of Yonkers and attended Gorton High School. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Monroe College where he also played for the baseball team.
New Yonkers Cop Charged with DWI
Yonkers police officer Shannon McAuley was arrested in Croton on July 5 and charged with Driving While Intoxicated. McAuley, 28, was a probationary Yonkers cop and was hired in January. She then completed her training at the Westchester Police Academy. Reports have McAuley dirving in Croton at 3am on Route...
Woman Arrested After Attacking Patient at Somers Rehab Facility
SOMERS, N.Y. - An employee of The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been charged with physically attacking a disabled resident, state police said. Jossette F. Thompson, 51, of Dover, was arrested on June 11 and charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person, a Class E felony, police said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER She was arraigned in Somers Town Court, released on her own recognizance, and was scheduled to appear in court on Monday, July 22. "Thank God, the patient is fine," Paramount Administrator Mark Badolato said Monday, calling the alleged incident "extremely unfortunate" and adding that the employee "has been terminated." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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