Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas
Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas A Northern Westchester County restaurant that focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine offers guests a variety of dishes, along with a collection of more than 100 tequilas and mezcal, the owner says. Casa Tequila opened its doors in Armonk in 2019. The restaurant is located at 465 Main St.  The restaurant focuses on offering guests "Traditional Latin/Mexican fare with a gourmet hand," the website reads. Menu offerings include a variety of fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. The restaurant also serves a number of kinds of tacos, including Al Pastor Tacos made with roasted pork a…
New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Plant-Based, Organic Meals New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Plant-Based, Organic Meals New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Plant-Based, Organic Meals
New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Plant-Based, Organic Meals A new restaurant that opened earlier this summer in Northern Westchester County is seeing a positive response to its menu, which focuses on organic and locally sourced ingredients, the owner says. Root2Rise opened its doors on Monday, June 28. The cafe is located at 359 Manville Road in Pleasantville. Jyoti Tewani, who opened the restaurant with her husband Raj Tewani and co-founder Chef Michael Kagan, said she has been working on the menu for the business for the past three years.  Jyoti said her background is in nutrition, and she was already working on promoting "clean eating" with her…
Robert Durst Testifies He Lied To Police Night Wife Kathie Disappeared In Northern Westchester Robert Durst Testifies He Lied To Police Night Wife Kathie Disappeared In Northern Westchester Robert Durst Testifies He Lied To Police Night Wife Kathie Disappeared In Northern Westchester
Robert Durst Testifies He Lied To Police Night Wife Kathie Disappeared In Northern Westchester Hudson Valley real estate heir Robert Durst testified this week that he lied to police when probed about the disappearance of his wife Kathie in the suburban New York City area nearly 40 years ago. Durst was back on the stand this week, where he reportedly testified that he waffled many times about whether or not he saw his wife get onto a commuter train heading toward Manhattan on the night she went missing in 1982. During his testimony, Durst also stated that he lied to police in saying that he later spoke to her on the phone following her disappearance from the hamlet of South Salem in t…
Westchester Native Robert Durst Takes Witness Stand In Murder Trial Westchester Native Robert Durst Takes Witness Stand In Murder Trial Westchester Native Robert Durst Takes Witness Stand In Murder Trial
Westchester Native Robert Durst Takes Witness Stand In Murder Trial Accused killer and New York native Robert Durst took the witness stand this week to defend himself against allegations that he killed his best friend Susan Berman in 2000 in an effort to cover up his wife's disappearance. Looking frail in a dark prison jumpsuit and wheelchair, Durst again denied killing Berman, who was a close friend of his and his wife Kathleen, who suspiciously disappeared in 1982 under questionable circumstances in Northern Westchester County. Durst grew up in Scarsdale. It is alleged that Durst admitted to killing Kathleen to Berman nearly two decades ago, but regretted…
Four Injured In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash, Police Say Four Injured In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash, Police Say Four Injured In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash, Police Say
Four Injured In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash, Police Say Four people suffered injuries in a crash in Northern Westchester County. A car and van were involved in the crash at around 1:50 p.m. Monday, July 12 on Saw Mill River Road in Mount Pleasant, according to Mount Pleasant Police. There were two occupants of each vehicle, police confirmed.  The Hawthorne Fire Department also responded to assist at the scene to help get the door of one of the vehicles open, said police. Police said the crash caused a backup on Route 9A, and the road was partially shut down for about 45 minutes.
Northern Westchester Native Gavin MacLeod, ‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Love Boat’ Actor, Dies Northern Westchester Native Gavin MacLeod, ‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Love Boat’ Actor, Dies Northern Westchester Native Gavin MacLeod, ‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Love Boat’ Actor, Dies
Northern Westchester Native Gavin MacLeod, ‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Love Boat’ Actor, Dies Native NewYorker Gavin MacLeod, a popular actor on two of the biggest television hit shows of the 1970s and '80s, has died. MacLeod, who was born in Northern Westchester County, in Mount Kisco, as Allan George See and raised in Pleasantville, was age 90.  He died at his home in Palm Desert, California, after having recent health issues, his family said. MacLeod became nationally known for his role as news writer Murray Slaughter of Minneapolis TV station WJM on CBS-TV's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in the early to mid-1970s. He then gained popularity for his starring role in 230 episo…
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy' Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy' Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy'
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy' For those who think Italian dining is pizza and spaghetti and meatballs, there's a restaurant in Northern Westchester County that will change their minds in a hurry with its tour of Italy menu.  Fans have known for some 40 years that Amore Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen in Armonk offers a huge range of Italian dishes that offered a glimpse at all regions of Italy. Whether it is pizza or a veal Osso Buco, or even a burger, there's something for everyone at Amore.  Veal Osso BucoAmore Yelpers agree and can't seem to offer enough good things to say about the restaurant located at 1 Kent Plac…
Three Nabbed After Three-County Stolen Vehicle Chase Starts In Northern Westchester Three Nabbed After Three-County Stolen Vehicle Chase Starts In Northern Westchester Three Nabbed After Three-County Stolen Vehicle Chase Starts In Northern Westchester
Three Nabbed After Three-County Stolen Vehicle Chase Starts In Northern Westchester Three people were arrested after a three-county stolen vehicle chase that started in Norhern Westchester County. The chase began around 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, New York State troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a 2015 Kia Forte for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on I-684 in the town of Bedford, said Trooper AJ Hicks.  The driver of the vehicle failed to comply and led the troopers northbound on a pursuit reaching speeds over 120 miles per hour, Hicks said. During the pursuit, it was determined the vehicle was reported stolen out of North Haven, Connectic…
Four Charged With Crack Cocaine Distribution In Northern Westchester Four Charged With Crack Cocaine Distribution In Northern Westchester Four Charged With Crack Cocaine Distribution In Northern Westchester
Four Charged With Crack Cocaine Distribution In Northern Westchester Four men have been arrested in connection with running a crack cocaine distribution ring in Northern Westchester County. According to Audrey Strauss, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the men, Jordan Campbell, Derrick Dickey, Terrance Patterson, and Johnnie Thomas, were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 2. As alleged in the indictment unsealed in White Plains federal court, the four conspired to distribute at least 280 grams or more of crack cocaine between March 2020 and August 2020. Each faces a maximum term of life in prison and a mandatory minimum term of 10 ye…
Man Accused Of Dumping Construction Debris On Northern Westchester Roadway Man Accused Of Dumping Construction Debris On Northern Westchester Roadway Man Accused Of Dumping Construction Debris On Northern Westchester Roadway
Man Accused Of Dumping Construction Debris On Northern Westchester Roadway A Putnam County man has been issued a summons for allegedly dumping construction debris in the roadway in Northern Westchester County. Charles Valt, 48, of Garrison, was issued the summons for dumping on Wednesday, Nov. 18, after Yorktown Police received a report of the debris in the roadway on Baldwin Road, on Tuesday, Nov. 17. An investigation found the debris had been dumped on the side of the roadway and police were able to identify Valt as the person responsible,  Yorktown Police said. The debris consisted of cinder blocks and other building waste. A roll-off container truck depo…
Man Accused Of Stealing ID, Credit Cards From Vehicle Parked In Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing ID, Credit Cards From Vehicle Parked In Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing ID, Credit Cards From Vehicle Parked In Northern Westchester
Man Accused Of Stealing ID, Credit Cards From Vehicle Parked In Northern Westchester A man was arrested and charged by state police after reportedly stealing identification and credit cards left in a parked vehicle in Northern Westchester County, then making several unauthorized purchases using the victim's identity. Police charged Jesse C. Ogden of Putnam Valley, 33, with the felonies of second-degree identity theft and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property after he allegedly stole the cards from a parked vehicle in Cortlandt on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to state police.  He was issued an appearance ticket for the town of Cortlandt Court, where he wi…
Two Rescued By Mulitple First Responders In Separate Incidents In Northern Westchester Two Rescued By Mulitple First Responders In Separate Incidents In Northern Westchester Two Rescued By Mulitple First Responders In Separate Incidents In Northern Westchester
Two Rescued By Mulitple First Responders In Separate Incidents In Northern Westchester A teenage girl was rescued by firefighters and EMTs after falling from a rope swing and hitting her head and a hiker was rescued after falling ill.  The first incident took place in Northern Westchester County around 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Muscoot Reservoir in Katonah. According to the Katonah Fire Department, the teen fell from a rope swing and struck her head on rocky terrain while swimming with friends. The department responded with the Bedford Police, the Bedford/Katonah Ambulance Corps, and the Goldens Bridge Fire Department after receiving a 911 call from several companio…