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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Near Elementary School In Croton-On-Hudson Black Bear Spotted Roaming Near Elementary School In Croton-On-Hudson
Black Bear Spotted Roaming Near Elementary School In Croton-On-Hudson A black bear has been spotted in a quiet Westchester neighborhood down the street from a school, prompting a warning from local officials to give the animal space and stay alert.  The most recent sighting occurred near Cleveland Drive and Gerstein Street in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, according to a public notice issued Friday, June 6, by village officials. This intersection is down the street from Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School.  Officials say the bear is likely passing through, a behavior that becomes more common this time of year. According to the New York State Dep…
DA Looking Into Death Of Bear Killed By Police In West Harrison (UPDATE) DA Looking Into Death Of Bear Killed By Police In West Harrison (UPDATE)
DA Looking Into Death Of Bear Killed By Police In West Harrison (Update) The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office is looking into the fatal police shooting of a black bear in a residential Westchester neighborhood, officials confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, June 6. The incident, which drew public scrutiny earlier this week, happened around 2:45 p.m. Monday, June 2, when Harrison Police and a New York State Environmental Conservation Officer responded to reports of a bear in the area of Columbus Avenue and Madison Street in West Harrison, as Daily Voice previously reported.  According to Harrison Police, it was the second sighting of the bear tha…
DEC: Bear Killed In Harrison 'Posed No Immediate Threat,' Should Have Been Left Alone (UPDATE) DEC: Bear Killed In Harrison 'Posed No Immediate Threat,' Should Have Been Left Alone (UPDATE)
DEC: Bear Killed In Harrison 'Posed No Immediate Threat,' Should Have Been Left Alone (Update) This story has been updated.  A black bear spotted wandering through a densely populated part of Westchester was humanely euthanized by police after it repeatedly entered backyards in a residential neighborhood, authorities said.  The incident began around 2:45 p.m. on Monday, June 2, when the Harrison Police Department and a uniformed officer from the New York State Environmental Conservation Police responded to Columbus Avenue and Madison Street in West Harrison following reports of a bear sighting, the department announced on Tuesday morning, June 3.  This was the second …
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester A quick-thinking homeowner tried to stop a basement fire with a portable extinguisher Wednesday night, April 23—but the flames proved too much, prompting a full-scale response from firefighters, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at a two-story residence on Putnam Avenue, the Port Chester Fire Department said on Thursday, April 24. Crews arrived within one minute of dispatch to find smoke showing from the home and were met by the homeowner, who reported an active fire in the basement.  Before firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already attempted to f…
Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When
Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When Pleasantville is about to get a major culinary upgrade as a "delivery-first" food hall concept is set to open its newest location in the heart of the village later this month.    Wonder, located at 70 Memorial Plaza, will open its fourth Westchester County locale on Thursday, March 20.  The restaurant hub will offer an extensive selection of dishes curated by world-renowned chefs and award-winning restaurants from across the country. Customers who stop by the eatery will be able to order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy S…
Teen Accused Of Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police Chase Through Harrison Teen Accused Of Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police Chase Through Harrison
Teen Accused Of Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police Chase Through Harrison A 19-year-old man from Connecticut is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Westchester and leading police on a multi-agency pursuit, authorities said. The incident began on Thursday morning, Nov. 28, when a West Harrison resident reported suspicious activity involving two vehicles, a white Mercedes Benz and a dark-colored Audi A5, on Columbus Avenue, the Harrison Police Department announced on Monday, Dec. 2. Those inside the cars were seen trying to pull on the door handles of parked cars, the department said, prompting a quick response to the scene.  When of…
Eatery Offering Made-To-Order Meals To Open In Scarsdale: Here's When Eatery Offering Made-To-Order Meals To Open In Scarsdale: Here's When
Eatery Offering Made-To-Order Meals To Open In Scarsdale: Here's When A "delivery-first" restaurant about to open in Westchester will soon give customers a chance to order cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single order.  Wonder, a restaurant chain that calls itself a "new kind of food hall," will open its second location in Westchester on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 652 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) in Scarsdale.  The location brings a new food ordering concept to Westchester—customers can order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy Silverton, and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as popular restaurant brands…
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where 'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where An all-new eatery in Westchester is giving customers the chance to experience cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single delivery order. Wonder, a restaurant chain that brands itself as "delivery-first," opened a new location in Larchmont at 1298 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) on Thursday, July 18.  The location brings a new food ordering concept to Westchester—customers can order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy Silverton, and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as popular restaurant brands like Tejas Barbeque and Di Fara Pizza…
911 Call Leads Troopers To Greenwich I-95 Wrong-Way Driver 911 Call Leads Troopers To Greenwich I-95 Wrong-Way Driver
911 Call Leads Troopers To Greenwich I-95 Wrong-Way Driver A 911 call led Connecticut State Police to apprehend a wrong-way driver from New York in Fairfield County who was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The incident occurred in Greenwich around 1:40 a.m. on Friday, March 22 on I-95 near Exit 3. According to Connecticut State Police, as troopers were dispatched to the location, Troop G desk personnel began observing DOT highway camera images and identified a red vehicle stopped on the shoulder south of the Exit 3 entrance ramp.  On the cameras, desk personnel saw the red vehicle begin traveling in reverse on the ri…
West Harrison 22-Year-Old Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' West Harrison 22-Year-Old Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend'
West Harrison 22-Year-Old Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' A community is coming together to honor the memory of a beloved 22-year-old Westchester resident who was found dead in a river after being reported missing for several days.  West Harrison resident Jan Carlos Yepes-Perafan, age 22, was found dead in the Byram River in Port Chester on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26 after going missing early Thursday morning, Nov. 23, according to Port Chester Police. Earlier Report - Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From Byram River In Port Chester Yepes-Perafan had last been seen on Thursday around 3:45 a.m. as he was leaving McShane's…
Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Port Chester Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Port Chester
Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Port Chester Several fire departments had to race to an old hospital property in Westchester after a debris pile near a 12-story vacant building went up in flames.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 7 around 3:30 p.m., when firefighters responded to the old United Hospital property in Port Chester in the area of Boston Post Road and High Street, where a debris pile behind a 12-story vacant residential building had ignited.  According to the Port Chester Fire Department, arriving crews stretched lines to the pile and were able to extinguish the bulk of the flames. In the meantime…
Winner Winner: $34K Top-Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In West Harrison Winner Winner: $34K Top-Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In West Harrison
Winner Winner: $34K Top-Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In West Harrison One lucky lottery player is likely counting their blessings after purchasing a top-prize winning ticket worth over $34,000 in Westchester.  The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket was sold in West Harrison for the evening drawing on Monday, June 26, New York Lottery officials announced.  The ticket was bought at the Prescription Plus At Silver Lake Pharmacy located at 23 Taylor Sq., and was worth $34,002.  Lottery officials said the winner has up to a year to claim their prize. 
Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say
Caught! Man Wanted For Out Of State Attempted Murder Nabbed In Harrison, Police Say A man wanted for attempted murder in another state was found in Westchester County thanks to a chance observation by a police officer.  On Thursday, Dec. 8, around 7:40 p.m., an officer in Harrison noticed an expired New Jersey temporary license plate on a vehicle on Westchester Avenue and pulled the vehicle over.  During the stop, the officer then realized that the driver had an arrest warrant from Maryland for first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and firearm charges, according to police.  Police then arrested the man, who had been in Westchester County to p…
Duo Charged After Ghost Guns Investigation In Harrison, Police Say Duo Charged After Ghost Guns Investigation In Harrison, Police Say
Duo Charged After Ghost Guns Investigation In Harrison, Police Say An investigation into ghost guns and other illegal firearms in Westchester County led to the arrest of two men.  Police executed a search warrant in West Harrison on Friday, June 3, following a lengthy investigation, according to the Harrison Police Department. Authorities said investigators seized the following during the search warrant: Two illegal firearms Two ballistic vests  A high-capacity magazine One of the firearms did not have a serial number, making it a ghost gun, police said.  Police said 19-year-old Jeremiah Alicea, of Harrison, was charged with one coun…
West Harrison Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Family Members Gets Probation West Harrison Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Family Members Gets Probation
West Harrison Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Family Members Gets Probation A Westchester County man was given one-year probation prior to sentencing after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful surveillance for videotaping family members in a bathroom after officials failed to read him his Miranda rights. Andrew P. Amodeo, of West Harrison, was given the reduced sentence in the Otsego County Court in upstate New York after it was discovered that an investigator in the Westchester district attorney's office failed to read him his Miranda warnings as required, said Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl. Amodeo, whose age was not released, was indict…
Former Star Athlete In Westchester Dies At Age 30 Former Star Athlete In Westchester Dies At Age 30
Former Star Athlete In Westchester Dies At Age 30 Claudio Delli Carpini a former star athlete in Westchester died on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the age of 30. Born in the Bronx to Joseph and Josephine Delli Carpini, a Harrison High School graduate was a man of many talents, according to his obituary. "He was highly intelligent, had a great sense of humor, loved to sing, and was an amazing card player," his obituary said. Carpini played on the varsity football team at Harrison High School as a wide receiver and kicker all four years of school.  He was also a four-time All-America track-and-field athlete, and the Italian National Champion i…
Volunteer Fireman In Westchester Dies At Age 36 Volunteer Fireman In Westchester Dies At Age 36
Volunteer Fireman In Westchester Dies At Age 36 A volunteer firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 36. Christopher Colasacco died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, according to his obituary. He was a graduate of Harrison High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Harrison. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Harrison Fire Department, the Valhalla Fire Department and the West Harrison Fire Department, his obituary reads. He was the son of Raymond and Kim Colasacco, the husband of Cynthia Nagle, and the father of Colton. A visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25, a…
Project Architect In Westchester Dies Of COVID Pneumonia At Age 49 Project Architect In Westchester Dies Of COVID Pneumonia At Age 49
Project Architect In Westchester Dies Of COVID Pneumonia At Age 49 A project architect from Westchester County has died at the age of 49. Anthony Di Guglielmo died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 7, of "Covid Pneumonia" at White Plains Hospital, according to his obituary. He was born in the Bronx and later moved to West Harrison, graduating from Harrison High School. "Anthony enjoyed design and architecture from adolescence and pursued his passion in architecture at NYIT," his obituary reads. "He loved being a project architect. One could always find Anthony with house blueprints laid out, on AutoCAD and with a pencil in his pocket." He is survived by his paren…
Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Could Be In Elizabeth Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Could Be In Elizabeth
Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Could Be In Elizabeth An 11-year-old girl has gone missing and could be in Elizabeth, authorities say. Verenizet Calero, who is believed to be endangered, was last seen on East Columbus Avenue in the town of West Harrison, NY, at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, authorities announced.  She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a gray T-shirt, light blue shorts, a light blue surgical mask and was carrying a black backpack, Harrison Police said. She may attempt to travel to Elizabeth, New Jersey, said, according to police.  Anyone with info on her whereabouts is asked to call the Harr…
Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Westchester Girl Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Westchester Girl
Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Westchester Girl An 11-year-old Westchester County girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Verenizet Calero, who is believed to be endangered, was last seen on East Columbus Avenue in the town of West Harrison at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, authorities announced.  She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a gray T-shirt, light blue shorts, a light blue surgical mask and was carrying a black backpack, Harrison Police said. She may attempt to travel to Elizabeth, New Jersey, said, according to police.  Anyone with info on her whereabout…
Westchester Woman Driving Under Influence Takes Officers On Pursuit, Police Say Westchester Woman Driving Under Influence Takes Officers On Pursuit, Police Say
Westchester Woman Driving Under Influence Takes Officers On Pursuit, Police Say A Westchester County woman has been arrested for allegedly taking police in Fairfield County on a pursuit after being found asleep in her vehicle. Westchester County resident Anna Marie Dietz, 53, of West Harrison, was arrested on Saturday, July 31, by Wilton Police after an officer spotted her sleeping in her BMW in the Wilton Board of Education parking lot. When Dietz awoke and saw the officer, she took off and engaged police in a brief pursuit south on Danbury Road before stopping in front of a local childcare center, said the Wilton Police. When officers spoke with Dietz, she appeared …
Police Officers, Firefighter, EMS Save Soccer Player With CPR, AED In Westchester Police Officers, Firefighter, EMS Save Soccer Player With CPR, AED In Westchester
Police Officers, Firefighter, EMS Save Soccer Player With CPR, AED In Westchester A first responder in Westchester was in the right place at the right time as he came to the aid of a soccer player who suffered a cardiac incident at an area high school. Officers from the Harrison Police Department responded to the high school at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, where there was a report of a man who had become unconscious. Responding officers arrived at the scene to find Jeremy Lang, a volunteer fireman in West Harrison and a soccer player, performing CPR on another player who had fallen. Lang said that he witnessed the man collapse on the field while playing, ran over, id…
Bridge In Westchester Renamed For Service Member Killed In Afghanistan Bridge In Westchester Renamed For Service Member Killed In Afghanistan
Bridge In Westchester Renamed For Service Member Killed In Afghanistan There was a special tribute for a fallen American hero in Westchester on Memorial Day. The White Plains Avenue Bridge above I-287 in West Harrison was officially dedicated in the name of Air Force veteran Joseph Lemm, a Westchester native who was a longtime member of the NYPD who died in 2015 while serving the country in Afghanistan. During a special ceremony on Monday, May 31, Lemm’s widow, Christine DeGiusto-Lemm, made the renaming official, noting that the bridge connects her child’s elementary school to their parish, approximately a half-mile away. At the time of his death, Lemm was …
Here's When Westchester Health Department Is Giving Away Free Minnows To Fight West Nile Virus Here's When Westchester Health Department Is Giving Away Free Minnows To Fight West Nile Virus
Here's When Westchester Health Department Is Giving Away Free Minnows To Fight West Nile Virus Want to get a head start on warding off pesky mosquitos from your yard this summer? The Westchester Health Department can help. The department is offering free minnows to residents with ponds and water features starting Friday, May 3. A total of 450 pounds of minnows will be available at the Westchester County Airport (2 Loop Road in West Harrison) at the following upcoming times: Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also available are mosquito dunks as well as advice and strategies to help prevent the spread of …
Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire
Family Displaced By North White Plains Fire No injuries were reported when an early morning fire temporarily displaced a family in Westchester. First responders were dispatched to a North White Plains residence shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, April 26, where there was a report of a fire in the basement of the home. According to the police in North Castle, first responders from the North Castle Police Department, North White Plains, Valhalla, West Harrison and Thornwood fire departments and paramedics from Valhalla all responded to the scene on Church Street. Officials said that all occupants were able to safely exit the residence w…
Red Flag Warning In Effect With Rapid Spread Of Wildfires Possible Red Flag Warning In Effect With Rapid Spread Of Wildfires Possible
Red Flag Warning In Effect With Rapid Spread Of Wildfires Possible A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the area is at a risk for brush and forest fires. Conditions are ripe for a fire to break out, according to the National Weather Service, which issued the warning on Thursday. The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the area. According to the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning means that “critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels will create a significantly elevated fire growth potential. Southeast New York, southern Connecticut an…
Crews Respond To Fire At Elementary School Kitchen In Westchester Crews Respond To Fire At Elementary School Kitchen In Westchester
Crews Respond To Fire At Elementary School Kitchen In Westchester .Fire crews responded to the Purchase Elementary School on Wednesday morning when a fire broke out in one of the building’s commercial refrigerators. Engines from the Purchase, Port Chester and West Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to the school early on Wednesday, March 6, where there was a report of a heavy smoke condition in the kitchen area. Officials said that crews were met with a “moderate smoke condition” in the kitchen, and investigation found that a fire had broken out in one of the commercial refrigerators. Crews were able to extinguish the fire without incident, and the…
House Fire Breaks Out In North White Plains Fireplace House Fire Breaks Out In North White Plains Fireplace
House Fire Breaks Out In North White Plains Fireplace A fire broke out in a Westchester home on Sunday night, prompting a heavy response from area fire departments, who quickly knocked down the flames. The North Castle Fire Department received a call of an active structure fire on General Heath Avenue in North White Plains at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. Crews from the North White Plains, Valhalla, Thornwood and West Harrison fire departments responded to the scene and quickly battled the blaze. Investigators from the Westchester County Cause and Origin Team said that the fire was found to be an accident, and originated in the fi…
Furniture Sharehouse Gala Will Help Turn Houses Into Homes Furniture Sharehouse Gala Will Help Turn Houses Into Homes
Furniture Sharehouse Gala Will Help Turn Houses Into Homes Furniture Sharehouse, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide basic household furnishings free of charge for Westchester individuals and families in need is hosting its “Home for the Holidays” Gala on November 2, 2018, at the Renaissance Hotel in West Harrison. All money raised will go towards the organization’s core mission. Furniture Sharehouse was founded on the premise that no child should have to sleep on the floor, no family shouldn’t have at least a table and chairs to sit and share a meal. Yet many in our County can’t afford even the most essential furnishings after paying for…
Police Contain Snake That Gets Loose In Westchester Home Police Contain Snake That Gets Loose In Westchester Home
Police Contain Snake That Gets Loose In Westchester Home Police helped tame a wild snake that got loose in a Westchester home. Officers from the North Castle Police Department were dispatched to a home on Old Orchard Street in West Harrison shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, when a resident reported that a snake was in their upstairs hallway. According to police, officers responded to the scene and were able to contain the snake, which was later determined to be a Coppherhead.  According to livescience.com, Copperhead snakes “are among the most likely to bite, although their venom is relatively mild.” After being corralled by the off…
Nicole Penirelli Of Valhalla Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Nicole Penirelli Of Valhalla Dies Suddenly At Age 33
Nicole Penirelli Of Valhalla Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Nicole Michelle Penirelli of Valhalla died suddenly on Wednesday, July 18. She was 33.  She was born on Dec. 16, 1984 to Carmello and Lorraine (nee Chiocchi) Penirelli in White Plains. Besides her parents of Valhalla, Nicole is survived by her godmother, Toni Chiarella of Peekskill, and her godfather, Thomas Penirelli of West Harrison. as well as by her many aunts, uncles and cousins.  A wake is scheduled for Sunday, July 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hawthorne Funeral Home on West Stevens Avenue in Hawthorne. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at Gate of Heaven C…