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Moving to Bronxville: Hoda Kotb's Inspiring Family Transformation
In the heart of Bronxville, NY, Hoda Kotb has not only redesigned her living space but also crafted a sanctuary that nurtures her family's well-being. As an interior designer deeply connected to community stories, I find Hoda’s transition from the bustling streets of New York City to the serene suburbs both inspiring and illustrative of the profound impact our environments have on our lives.
Sleepy Hollow tourism boom draws big crowds, traffic as Halloween approaches
It's enough to lose your head over. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has literally stopped traffic flow throughout the Westchester County village, dead in its tracks on multiple occasions this month.Sleepy Hollow, the setting for Washington Irving's iconic short story, is famous for its October street fair, its festive decorations and other vibrant Halloween celebrations, but when the small village of just over 10,000 people gained a burst of national attention this year, big crowds and lots of congestion followed.Traffic, both vehicular and foot, was already building Friday on North Broadway. In one 10-minute span, Eyewitness News met visitors from...
Possible hand grenade results in emergency situation
PEARL RIVER – What was thought to be a hand grenade turned out to be a training device, but it caused much concern in the area of 110 West Crooked Hill Road in Pearl River just before noon on Saturday. When the device was found on the side of...
Westchester tests railroad-style arms to close flooded parkways
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York City's northern suburbs are using a new tactic to keep drivers off dangerously-flooded parkways. Westchester County is testing brightly-colored barriers that resemble railroad crossing arms at a handful of parkway entrances. Westchester parkways built in floodplainsWhen it floods, traffic cones and barricades have been used to facilitate parkway closures. But many drivers end up ignoring the warnings and proceed into danger. "They'll even get out of their cars and move the cones out of the way and proceed forward," Westchester DPW Deputy Commissioner Hernane De Almeida said. The four north-south parkways in southern Westchester were all built in...
New Update: No Criminality Found After Threat Prompts Lockout At Port Chester HS
An investigation into a possible social media threat against a student that prompted a lockout at a Westchester County high school found no criminality, police said. Information regarding the threat was originally found by Port Chester High School staff members on Tuesday, Oct. 8, causing the …
New Mister Softee/Nathan’s Brings 1st East Coast Store to H.V.
First things first...has everyone on the east coast been in the dark about this combo eatery? Obviously we have our share of Nathan's locations in the Hudson Valley, and if you aren't familiar with the Mister Softee truck, well, that's a conversation for another day. However, the news of a recent business opening in the lower Hudson Valley has locals asking how long has something like this existed?
NYPD chiefs accused of steering funds to restaurant of ex-police commissioner’s brother: whistleblower
A whistleblower is accusing police brass of steering NYPD funds to a Bronx restaurant owned by the brother of former Police Commissioner Edward Caban, according to a complaint filed with the city Department of Investigation. Deputy Chiefs Maximo Tolentino and Victoria Perry directed the funds be used for community parties at Con Sofrito, which is owned by Richard Caban, a retired NYPD lieutenant, the complaint states. The bosses, who were both at the Community Affairs Bureau, allegedly told the cops under their command to “focus on doing events at Con Sofrito and use all resources available ‘to make the big boss...
Mahopac Guy Busted for Illegal Drift Racing on Long Island
A Mahopac man is in hot water after getting caught up in a wild drift racing meetup on Long Island this past Sunday. Police say Anthony Bartoszewicz was spotted doing donuts at a busy intersection in Suffolk County. When his car stalled, he decided to make a run for it on foot around 1:40 a.m.
Motorcyclist from the Bronx killed in crash in town of Wallkill
TOWN OF WALLKILL - A motorcyclist from the Bronx was killed in a crash on Tower Drive in the town of Wallkill Friday afternoon. According to Town of Wallkill police, witnesses told them the 57-year-old man was driving his motorcycle on Tower Drive just before 2:30 p.m. Friday when he crossed into oncoming traffic and then struck the front of a pickup truck that was traveling in the opposite direction. ...
NYPD detectives release images of suspect wanted in Bronx killing
NYPD detectives have put out images of a suspect wanted for questioning in last month’s killing of a Bronx man recently released from prison, officials said Friday. The suspect, seen sporting a black ski cap and a black hooded sweatshirt in the photos, is considered a person of interest in the death of Alvin Ortiz, who was gunned down while sitting in a car outside a Bronx apartment building ...
Woman punched, mugged on No. 6 train at Bronx subway station: NYPD
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A woman was punched and mugged while riding a No. 6 train at a Bronx subway station on Oct. 5, according to the NYPD. It happened around 10:30 p.m. The victim was on the train at the Castle Hill Avenue station when her cellphone was stolen and she was punched in […]
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