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Port Chester, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Court Clerk, School Board Trustee From Port Chester Dies: 'Woman Of Enormous Grace'
Two communities in Westchester are mourning the loss of a beloved court clerk and school board trustee who is remembered for her dedication to public service. Port Chester resident Anne Capeci, who served as Court Clerk for the Rye Town Justice Court and a trustee of the Port Chester school board, has died, Port Chester officials announced on Thursday, July 6. Capeci served in her role as Court Clerk for almost 36 years, and spent three decades in her role as trustee, officials said. She also spent much of her time supporting various charities and philanthropies, officials…
White Plains, NY
Business
2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
Wine lovers in Westchester will want to check out several eateries in the county that have been named among the world's best restaurants for wine, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator. The nine Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2023 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine. The five restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 27, are: Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd. The eatery is recognized for …
Rye, NY
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted At Park In Rye: Suspect At Large
New, updated report: New Update: Suspect Caught After Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Park In Rye, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man who tackled and assaulted a 16-year-old girl at a public park in Westchester. The incident happened on Friday, June 23 around midnight at Rye Town Park on Forest Avenue between Dearborn Avenue and Oakland Beach Avenue, according to the City of Rye Police Department. The victim, a 16-year-old girl, told officers that she had been conversing with the suspect before he tackled and assaulted her. The suspec…
Harrison, NY
News
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
After months of training, more than 60 new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley. The 61 new officers graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held on Friday, May 26 at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center. There, they received their diplomas before a packed audience, marking the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of training that required them to master the physical and academic demands of the academy. County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins,…
Rye, NY
Obituaries
Former Teacher, Rye Native Dies At 69: Made Life 'Easygoing, Silly' For Friends, Family
A beloved Westchester County native who taught chemistry at a high school in Connecticut and made learning fun for his students is being remembered for his light-hearted nature. Richard Linden, who grew up in the city of Rye and who taught in Tolland County at RHAM High School in Hebron, died on Sunday, April 16 at the age of 69, according to his obituary. Born in 1953, Linden went on to graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. After working as a hospital administrator for …
White Plains, NY
News
4 Scammers Caught After Trying To Steal Thousands From Victims In Westchester: DA
Four scammers were caught in the same week in Westchester after posing as victims' relatives or friends to try and steal thousands of dollars from them, officials said. The four individuals who were arrested were allegedly participating in schemes known as "grandparent scams," in which a scammer will pose as a victim's relative or friend in need of urgent assistance, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Wednesday, April 26. The scams usually target elderly victims, Rocah said. Earlier Report - Scammer Poses As Victim's Friend, Asks for $15K, Get…
Rye, NY
Obituaries
Lawyer From Rye Dies At 37: 'Made Instant Impression On Everyone'
A lawyer who grew up in Westchester is being remembered for his outgoing personality and ability to make a lasting impression on anyone he met. Charles Michael Kunz, a native of Rye, died on Friday, April 21 at the age of 37, according to his obituary. Born in Rye in 1985, Kunz graduated from Rye High School in 2003 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2006. After stints of living in Nevada and Arizona, he eventually moved to North Carolina in 2011 to be closer to his family. There, he found his calling and graduated from North Carolina …
Darien, CT
Lifestyle
New Darien Restaurant Offering Elegant Fare Sets Opening Date
A popular restaurant about to open a brand-new location will be serving up top-notch entrees that will please any palate. The Granola Bar, slated to open the locale in Fairfield County on Thursday, April 27 in Darien at 1020 Post Road (Route 1), is the seventh eatery for the company and the second in which dinner and drinks have been added to the menu. The concept is for the restaurant to transition from being a daytime haunt to being a day-to-night experience. Like its sister location in Westchester County in Rye, the Darien menu offers elevated share plates as well as bar bites and TGB’s…
Port Chester, NY
Police & Fire
New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Port Chester On Route 1, Affects Train Service
This story has been updated. As a three-alarm fire tears through a building on a busy street in Westchester, authorities are warning residents to avoid the area. The fire started in the area of 16 South Main St. (Route 1) in Port Chester late Monday morning, April 17, the Port Chester Fire Department announced around 11 a.m. As firefighters battle the blaze, they are warning people to stay away from the area. The fire caused a 10:37 a.m. Metro-North train from Grand Central to Stamford to bypass Rye, Port Chester, and Greenwich. Affected customers can transfer for return service at th…
Harrison, NY
Obituaries
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison
A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him. Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…
Rye, NY
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Robbing Hotel In Rye: Was Already In Jail, Police Say
A Long Island man who was already in jail for another robbery and subsequent police chase faces more charges after allegedly stealing cash from a hotel's register in Westchester. The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 11 around 4:45 a.m., when police in the city of Rye responded to the Courtyard Marriott located at 631 Midland Ave. for a reported robbery. Upon arriving, the hotel's front desk agent told officers that a man had entered the hotel around 4:40 a.m. and had demanded money from the register. The agent added that the suspect had his hand in his pocket during the robbe…
Rye, NY
Police & Fire
Man Armed With Box Cutter Rescued From Train Tracks By Police In Rye
A distressed man armed with both a box cutter and a screwdriver was saved from train tracks in Westchester County by several police officers. The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 3 around 3 p.m. in Rye, when police learned that a potentially suicidal man was standing on the train tracks by the Rye train station. After arriving at the station, police then discovered that the man was armed with the screwdriver and box cutter, and had cut his wrist and neck with the box cutter, according to the City of Rye Police Department. When the man did not listen to requests from offi…
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