These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report
These 3 Westchester Pizzerias Named Among Best For Regional Styles In NY By New Report Three pizza joints in Westchester have been recognized as among the best in New York at specializing in certain regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The three restaurants were selected as part of a new database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza.  According to the report, the pizzerias in Westchester that are the best at certain styles of pie are:  Sal's Pizzeria, located at 316 Mamaroneck Ave. in Mamaroneck, which spec…
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Car After Fighting At Gas Station In Mamaroneck: Police A man and a woman face charges after their fight at a Westchester gas station eventually led to their arrest for stealing a car in another state, police said.  The two arrests stemmed from an incident on Friday, Sept. 1 around 9:30 a.m., when police received a complaint from a witness who saw the duo fighting at a Shell gas station in Mamaroneck at 974 Mamaroneck Ave. According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, the witness had told the duo he was going to report them to authorities, which led to them fleeing from the gas station.  Mamaroneck officers then responded …
First Positive Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In New Rochelle First Positive Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In New Rochelle
First Positive Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In New Rochelle A Westchester resident has tested positive for the first case of West Nile Virus found this year in the county.  A New Rochelle resident has been confirmed to be positive for West Nile Virus, Westchester County officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 31.  The news comes after the first batches of mosquitoes carrying the virus were discovered in Rye and Mamaroneck on Friday, Aug. 25.  Earlier Report: Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself Following the discovery, standing water around the resident's home and catch basi…
Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In New Rochelle: Here's Full List Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In New Rochelle: Here's Full List
Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In New Rochelle: Here's Full List Several beaches in Westchester along Long Island Sound have been closed indefinitely following the discovery of bacteria in the water, officials said.  The eight beaches, located in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye, were shut down on Tuesday, Aug. 29 based on the bacteriological results of beach water samples collected the day before, the Westchester Health Department announced.  These beaches include:  Glen Island VIP Club in New Rochelle; Greentree Club in New Rochelle; Davenport Beach Club in New Rochelle; Surf Club in New Rochelle; Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck; …
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself Two batches of mosquitoes in Westchester have tested positive for carrying the West Nile Virus, officials announced.  The two virus-carrying batches of the insects were caught in Rye and Mamaroneck and were this season's first batch to test positive, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Friday, Aug. 25.  Following this discovery, the Health Department will now inspect the areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and treat any catch basins holding standing water to prevent mosquito breeding if necessary.  The two batches to carry the virus were the…
Beloved Eatery Reopens After Outpouring Of Support In Mamaroneck Beloved Eatery Reopens After Outpouring Of Support In Mamaroneck
Beloved Eatery Reopens After Outpouring Of Support In Mamaroneck Following a petition signed by hundreds of people that helped convince officials to approve new zoning permits, a popular Westchester eatery has reopened better than ever.  Donjito, a Latin restaurant located in Mamaroneck at 122 Mamaroneck Ave., reopened for business on Thursday, Aug. 3, the eatery announced on social media.  The business was originally forced to close on Sunday, May 21 after its special use permit issued by Mamaroneck village officials expired.  However, this setback did not stop the eatery's owners and former customers from holding on to hope that the restaurant could …
Eatery Reopens In New Mamaroneck Location After Death Of Beloved Chef Eatery Reopens In New Mamaroneck Location After Death Of Beloved Chef
Eatery Reopens In New Mamaroneck Location After Death Of Beloved Chef A popular Italian eatery that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic is set to reopen at a different location in Westchester despite the death of its beloved chef.  Rosa's La Scarbitta will be reopening as Rosa’s Cucina Italiana at a new location at 410 W Boston Post Rd. in Mamaroneck on Wednesday, July 26, the owners announced on social media.  The reopening follows both the closure of the original restaurant, located at 215 Halstead Ave. in Mamaroneck, in late 2020, as well as the death of chef Rosa Merenda on Monday, June 19.  The year before her death, Merenda had been working with the eat…
Mamaroneck School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying: Attorney General Mamaroneck School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying: Attorney General
Mamaroneck School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying: Attorney General Following an investigation that found a Westchester school district failed to adequately address race- and gender-based bullying and harassment against students, the district has agreed to make the needed changes to improve its response to these incidents, officials said.  The Mamaroneck Union Free School District agreed to make these changes following an investigation conducted by the New York Office of the Attorney General, Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, July 18.  According to James, the investigation was started in June 2020 following allegations from…
Beloved Father, Dart Team Captain From Mamaroneck Dies At 49 Beloved Father, Dart Team Captain From Mamaroneck Dies At 49
Beloved Father, Dart Team Captain From Mamaroneck Dies At 49 A dart team captain from Westchester is being remembered for his love of music and his devotion to his family.  Mamaroneck resident John Flynn died on Wednesday, July 5 at the age of 49, according to his obituary.  A loving husband to Elsalee Jay, Flynn was dedicated to both his wife and daughter, Abigail, who he shared a deep passion for music with.  In addition to music, Flynn was also a huge sports fan and closely followed the New York Yankees, New York Jets, and Buffalo Sabres.  A customer service worker for many years, in his free time, Flynn could often be f…
'Small Mammal' Infestation Prompts Mamaroneck To Declare State Of Emergency 'Small Mammal' Infestation Prompts Mamaroneck To Declare State Of Emergency
'Small Mammal' Infestation Prompts Mamaroneck To Declare State Of Emergency A village in Westchester has declared a local emergency following an investigation into an infestation that is causing safety and health issues for residents, officials said.  A local emergency was declared by Mamaroneck Village Manager Jerry Barberio on Thursday, July 6 after a small mammal infestation was discovered in the Washingtonville neighborhood area and the Fenimore Industrial area.  According to Barberio, this "emergency condition" poses a health, safety, and welfare issue for village residents.  The infestation will now be combated by various control methods,…
New Update: Police ID 20-Year-Old Victim Of Mamaroneck Crash New Update: Police ID 20-Year-Old Victim Of Mamaroneck Crash
New Update: Police ID 20-Year-Old Victim Of Mamaroneck Crash Police have identified the 20-year-old Westchester man who was killed in a violent crash that left his passenger in critical condition. The crash took place around 11:40 p.m., Monday, July 3 at 1420 West Boston Post Road (Route 1) in the town of Mamaroneck. The driver who was killed was Anthony Diosdado, a resident of New Rochelle. The front-seat passenger, Andy Romeo Fuentes, age 18, also of New Rochelle, remains in critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, said Capt. James Maher, of the Town of Mamaroneck Police. Earlier report: New Update: 20-Year-Old Dead, 1…
Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police
Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police An unlicensed 17-year-old faces drunk driving charges after crashing a minivan into a playground during a carnival in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Saturday, July 1 around 11:20 p.m., when officers assigned to the Fireman's Carnival in Mamaroneck at Harbor Island Park saw a minivan recklessly driving in the grassy area next to the event's grounds, according to Village of Mamaroneck Police Lt. Mark Gatta. Police then ran over to the minivan and ordered it to stop numerous times before it accelerated into a playground at the park, hitting several pieces of play…