Local Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Westchester, Police Say Local Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Westchester, Police Say
Local Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Westchester, Police Say A police officer is being treated at an area hospital after being seriously injured in an unprovoked attack in Westchester County. A Dobbs Ferry officer assigned to assist a Con Edison crew was assaulted around 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, in the area of Keller Lane and Beacon Hill, according to ABC 7. Dobbs Ferry Police did not reveal the severity of the injuries and said it would be releasing more detailed information later. The police department, who said there is no danger to the public, has a suspect in custody, ABC 7 said. Residents should expect road closures in the area during the in…
Man Sentenced For Holiday Time Burglary Spree In Westchester, Ordered To Pay Thousands Man Sentenced For Holiday Time Burglary Spree In Westchester, Ordered To Pay Thousands
Man Sentenced For Holiday Time Burglary Spree In Westchester, Ordered To Pay Thousands A 43-year-old man who went on a holiday-time crime spree in Westchester will spend a decade behind bars after admitting to burglary and robbery charges. Yonkers resident German Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty on nine counts for a spree that started the day after Christmas in 2019 and continued into the first week of the New Year. Specifically, Martinez pleaded guilty to: Two counts of first-degree burglary; One count of robbery; Six counts of second-degree burglary. Prosecutors said that Martinez broke into several Westchester residences in a burglary …
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data Westchester continues to ramp up its vaccination program, with thousands more completing the series as the county recovers from the latest surge of the virus. There have now been 223,878 vaccinations administered at the Westchester County Center, 53,976 at the Yonkers Armory, and 47,581 at Westchester County Department of Health sites as of Thursday, April 29, while officials said that Westchester is also teaming with local volunteer companies to continue its homebound vaccination program. A total of 325,435 first and second doses have been administered in Westchester since the program bega…
COVID-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community COVID-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community A walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic is being opened in Westchester as the county continues combating the spread of the virus. During his bi-weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26, Westchester County Executive announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 30, the Department of Health was opening a first-dose Moderna vaccine clinic 134 Court St. in White Plains that will accept walk-ins. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to drop as Westchester continues ramping up its vaccination program, a sign that Latimer called "encouraging."  "It appears the vaccination numbers are i…
Man Who Rammed Vehicle In Westchester Had 'Kill List,' DOJ Says Man Who Rammed Vehicle In Westchester Had 'Kill List,' DOJ Says
Man Who Rammed Vehicle In Westchester Had 'Kill List,' DOJ Says A Westchester County man with a kill list of prominent people in his vehicle and who told cops he was "Jesus Christ," has been charged in federal court for ramming an MTA vehicle, according to a complaint filed by the United States Department of Justice. Nicholas Skulstad, of Dobbs Ferry, was charged with the destruction of a motor vehicle on Thursday, April 22, for the Monday, April 5 crash. The incident began in Ossining when Skulstad honked at the MTA SUV and rammed it from behind, according to the criminal complaint. Skulstad then repeatedly sideswiped the vehicle with his Jeep forcin…
COVID-19: Here's Number Of Fully Vaccinated Westchester Residents; Latest Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Number Of Fully Vaccinated Westchester Residents; Latest Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Number Of Fully Vaccinated Westchester Residents; Latest Cases By Community Westchester continues ramping up its COVID-19 vaccination program as a third of all residents are fully vaccinated, with nearly half receiving at least one dose of the vaccine, according to County Executive George Latimer. During his latest COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, April 22, Latimer said that 324,216 Westchester residents - representing approximately a third of the population - have completed the vaccination series, with hundreds of thousands more receiving at least one shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and waiting to finish the process.  The county has suspended the use…
COVID-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases COVID-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases
Covid-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases Westchester's pools and amusement parks will be open this summer as the county continues combating the spread of COVID-19.  County Executive George Latimer announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 19 that Rye Playland, Playland Beach, and the county's pools have opening dates scheduled and should remain open during the duration of the summer. According to Latimer, planned openings include:  Beach openings at Playland and Croton Point Park will be opened beginning on Memorial Day through Tuesday, June 25; Playland Beach will be open seven days a week from June 25 thr…
COVID-19: Westchester Suspends J&J Vaccine; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Data, By Community COVID-19: Westchester Suspends J&J Vaccine; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Data, By Community
Covid-19: Westchester Suspends J&J Vaccine; Latest Breakdown Of Cases, Data, By Community Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that the Department of Health is suspending the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccines following a recent rash of severe side effects linked to the one-dose vaccination and a decision by the FDA and CDC to pause the rollout. As of Thursday, April 15, Latimer said that 44.6 percent of Westchester residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with nearly 30 percent receiving both doses to complete the vaccination series. There have been 188,520 people (2,485 on Wednesday, April 14) vaccinated at the Westchester County Center…
COVID-19: Nearly Half Of Westchester Population Vaccinated; Latest Breakdown Of Data COVID-19: Nearly Half Of Westchester Population Vaccinated; Latest Breakdown Of Data
Covid-19: Nearly Half Of Westchester Population Vaccinated; Latest Breakdown Of Data Westchester continues ramping up its COVID-19 vaccination program as nearly half of all county residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine. During his latest COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 12, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that 42.8 percent of Westchester's population have received at least one shot, calling the program "very robust."  As of April 12, there have been 180,352 people (3,110 on Sunday, April 11) vaccinated at the Westchester County Center, 38,647 (1,077) on Friday, April 9 at Department of Health sites, and 41,080 (1,008) at the Yonkers…
61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says 61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says
61-Year-Old Unlawfully Entered School Buildings Across Westchester, DA Says A 61-year old man who unlawfully entered school buildings across Westchester County, stealing various items along the way, is facing a host of charges, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Mount Vernon resident Donald Mack Bennett was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Friday, April 9, where he was charged for unlawfully entered school buildings in communities across Westchester and in some instances, stealing items Specifically, Bennett was charged with: Seven counts of burglary; Six counts of grand larceny; Two counts of petit larceny. Westchester County District Attorney Mir…
COVID-19: New Cases In Westchester Up Slightly, Hospitalizations Down; Here's Latest Breakdown COVID-19: New Cases In Westchester Up Slightly, Hospitalizations Down; Here's Latest Breakdown
Covid-19: New Cases In Westchester Up Slightly, Hospitalizations Down; Here's Latest Breakdown More COVID-19 vaccinations are being administered throughout Westchester, though the county has still seen a slight uptick in new cases while the number of hospitalizations is on the decline. During his bi-weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 5, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that there are currently 5,944 active cases, up slightly from the previous week, though the number of patients being treated for the virus in Westchester is down from 259 to 238. In the past week, 24 Westchester residents have died from the virus, bringing the death toll to 2,389 - 2,214 county r…
Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41
Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 A beloved mother and teacher who was a lifelong Westchester resident has died at age 41. Valerie Cirillo Bunch, who lived in Tarrytown, was raised in Irvington. She worked as a preschool teacher, nanny for many families, and as a postpartum doula.  She died on Tuesday, March 30. She is survived by her husband for 11 years, Sean David Bunch; her children Cole, Donte, and Giselle; sisters Melissa Cirillo and Samantha (Randoln) Hidalgo; nieces and nephews Ashley, Mia, Dorian, Milo, and Ryder; and her father-in-law Donald R Bunch. "Her children were her purpose and making them…