Yorktown, NY
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Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Yorktown Store: Police Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Yorktown Store: Police Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Yorktown Store: Police
Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Yorktown Store: Police Two men face grand larceny charges after stealing over $1,500 worth of clothing from a store in a Northern Westchester mall, police said. Yonkers residents Christopher Franklin, age 51, and Rafael Godoy, age 41, were both arrested on Sunday, Nov. 5 on grand larceny charges, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 9.  According to authorities, around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to Dick's Sporting Goods inside the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported theft. Police soon found the suspects' vehicle on Route 6 near the intersection with Lee Boule…

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by Ben Crnic
Somers, NY
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Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Somers Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Somers Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Somers
Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Somers A truck had to be towed from a roadside embankment after losing control and careening off a Northern Westchester road.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 7 around 7:20 a.m., when the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Van Rensselaer Road for a reported crash.  According to the department, arriving crews confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the crash. Units then worked for around two hours to remove the truck from the wooded embankment.  The cause of the crash was not revealed by authorities. 

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by Ben Crnic
Pleasantville, NY
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Sister Act: Former First Daughters To Visit Pleasantville; Here's When Sister Act: Former First Daughters To Visit Pleasantville; Here's When Sister Act: Former First Daughters To Visit Pleasantville; Here's When
Sister Act: Former First Daughters To Visit Pleasantville; Here's When Residents in the region will soon have a chance to spend time with two former first daughters. Both Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush will be in Northern Westchester visiting the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville at 364 Manville Rd. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. as part of their "Love Comes First" book tour.  The tour is meant to promote the sisters' new picture book, "Love Comes First," which centers on two siblings who wish upon a star for a new sibling.  During their visit, the two sisters will spend the evening discussing the "value of prioritizing love in o…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Man Steals From Store, Nabbed After Returning Days Later In Yorktown: Police Man Steals From Store, Nabbed After Returning Days Later In Yorktown: Police Man Steals From Store, Nabbed After Returning Days Later In Yorktown: Police
Man Steals From Store, Nabbed After Returning Days Later In Yorktown: Police A 46-year-old Hudson Valley man was arrested after stealing sports memorabilia from a store at a Northern Westchester mall and then returning to the same business days later, police said. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Friday, Oct. 27, when Yorktown Police received a report of a larceny at BG Autographs in the Jefferson Valley Mall.  A responding officer learned that days earlier, on Monday, Oct. 23, a man had allegedly taken a variety of sports memorabilia from the business and had left without attempting to pay for them, according to police. Later on Friday evening arou…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Drunk Driver Nabbed After Leaving Scene Of Crash In Yorktown: Police Drunk Driver Nabbed After Leaving Scene Of Crash In Yorktown: Police Drunk Driver Nabbed After Leaving Scene Of Crash In Yorktown: Police
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Leaving Scene Of Crash In Yorktown: Police A 46-year-old man faces drunk driving charges after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash in Northern Westchester, police said. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Saturday, Oct. 28 just after 8:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Sagamore Avenue.  According to the department, one of the involved vehicles had driven away from the scene. A responding officer then found the missing car and identified the driver as 46-year-old Jason Wohlber of Mohegan Lake.  An investigation eventually determined that Wohlber had allegedly been driving while …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Teacher From Yorktown Caught With Child Porn, Trying To Hack Teen's Social Media: Feds Teacher From Yorktown Caught With Child Porn, Trying To Hack Teen's Social Media: Feds Teacher From Yorktown Caught With Child Porn, Trying To Hack Teen's Social Media: Feds
Teacher From Yorktown Caught With Child Porn, Trying To Hack Teen's Social Media: Feds A 27-year-old teacher from Northern Westchester faces decades in prison after authorities discovered his possession of child pornography and an attempt to hack into a student's social media account, officials said. Yorktown resident and teacher Giuseppi Micciari, age 27, was arrested on child pornography charges and presented in White Plains federal court on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  According to federal officials, Micciari's arrest followed a review of his cell phone conducted by authorities that revealed th…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Mom From Thornwood Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon' Beloved Mom From Thornwood Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon' Beloved Mom From Thornwood Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon'
Beloved Mom From Thornwood Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon' A much-loved mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered as a selfless, delightful person who was always ready to spend her time helping others. Thornwood resident Christina Nassar died on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the age of 45, according to her obituary. Born in 1978, Nassar was raised in Yonkers before eventually marrying Kal Nassar in 2007 and moving with him to Thornwood. There, they welcomed their three children, Nicole, Christopher, and Joseph.  Those who knew Nassar knew that she was a deeply caring mother who always went out of her way for others, especiall…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Shoplifter Caught With Crack Cocaine After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall: Police Shoplifter Caught With Crack Cocaine After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall: Police Shoplifter Caught With Crack Cocaine After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall: Police
Shoplifter Caught With Crack Cocaine After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall: Police A Hudson Valley man faces several charges after he was caught with crack cocaine and stolen merchandise from both a Macy's and LensCrafters in a Northern Westchester mall, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident on Thursday, Oct. 26 around 5:40 p.m., when Yorktown Police were alerted of a shoplifter running from a Macy's Loss Prevention associate at the Jefferson Valley Mall.  According to the department, several officers responded to the scene and apprehended the shoplifter, who was identified as Dutchess County resident Richard Carter of Beacon, age 61.  An investigat…

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by Ben Crnic
Ossining, NY
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Ossining Farm Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big' Ossining Farm Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big' Ossining Farm Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big'
Ossining Farm Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big' A popular farm in Northern Westchester is asking community members for support as it plans a relocation to two nearby properties that will make it more affordable for the business to run. Fable: From Farm to Table, a farm currently located in Ossining at 1311 Kitchawan Rd., will be closing in mid-November 2023 to begin its relocation process to new properties, owners Tom and Kristin Deacon announced on their website.  The farm, which has been located in Ossining for eight years, is known for growing healthy, pesticide-free food. Although the business found success during the …

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by Ben Crnic
Peekskill, NY
Obituaries
Retired Police Officer Who Served In Peekskill For Decades Dies Retired Police Officer Who Served In Peekskill For Decades Dies Retired Police Officer Who Served In Peekskill For Decades Dies
Retired Police Officer Who Served In Peekskill For Decades Dies A police department in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired officer who served communities in the Hudson Valley for decades.  The Peekskill Police Department announced the death of retired officer John Lynch on Wednesday, Oct. 25 in a post on social media.  According to the department, Lynch served with both the Beacon and Peekskill Police Departments for almost 25 years between the 1960s and 1980s. Most of this time was spent in Peekskill, the department added.  After his retirement, Lynch moved to Arizona, where he had been at the time of his death. …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall, Fleeing: Police Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall, Fleeing: Police Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall, Fleeing: Police
Duo Nabbed After Stealing From Jefferson Valley Mall, Fleeing: Police A man and woman both face charges after stealing merchandise from a shopping mall in Northern Westchester and fleeing, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, Oct. 23 just after 5:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to Dick's Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported larceny.  According to the department, police soon learned that the suspects drove off in a gray Audi sedan. Officers were able to quickly find this vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Route 202 and pulled it over.  Inside the Audi, police al…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Duo Caught With Over $1K Worth Of Stolen Merch From Yorktown Store: Police Duo Caught With Over $1K Worth Of Stolen Merch From Yorktown Store: Police Duo Caught With Over $1K Worth Of Stolen Merch From Yorktown Store: Police
Duo Caught With Over $1K Worth Of Stolen Merch From Yorktown Store: Police Two homeless men face grand larceny charges after stealing more than $1,300 worth of merchandise from a sporting goods store at a Northern Westchester mall, police said.  The arrests resulted from an incident on Tuesday, Oct. 17 just after 12:30 p.m., when Yorktown Police officers were sent to Dick's Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall to investigate a larceny.  According to the department, arriving officers saw two men fitting the caller's description who were walking through the mall's parking lot with large bags. When police got closer to the duo, one of the men began r…

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