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Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Arraigned In County Court Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Arraigned In County Court Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Arraigned In County Court
Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Arraigned In County Court Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has pleaded not guilty to the latest charges levied against him in Westchester County Court. At his arraignment Friday morning, Thomas pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of grand larceny that claim he allegedly stole from his campaign fund while running for office several years ago. He was indicted by a grand jury last week. Thomas was arrested on felony corruption charges on March 12 that included grand larceny and filing a false instrument after being accused of stealing more than $10,000 from his campaign committee and lying about it on finance fil…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Former Official In Westchester Gets Probation For Child Porn Charges Former Official In Westchester Gets Probation For Child Porn Charges Former Official In Westchester Gets Probation For Child Porn Charges
Former Official In Westchester Gets Probation For Child Porn Charges A former Pelham Board of Trustee member who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges has been sentenced to 10 years probation. Former Trustee Christopher Reim was sentenced in Westchester County Court on Tuesday morning after pleading guilty to promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child earlier this year. Reim was originally scheduled to be sentenced last week, but it was pushed to Tuesday. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr., Reim’s arrest came following a CyberTipline report filed by Cha…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Westchester Teens Involved In Fatal Stabbing Scheduled To Appear In Court Westchester Teens Involved In Fatal Stabbing Scheduled To Appear In Court Westchester Teens Involved In Fatal Stabbing Scheduled To Appear In Court
Westchester Teens Involved In Fatal Stabbing Scheduled To Appear In Court The three teenagers implicated in the fatal stabbing that left a 16-year-old New Rochelle student dead earlier this year are due to appear before a judge on Tuesday, where they will face multiple charges. Z’inah Brown, 17, and two others - Dominique Slack, 17 and Carl Booker, 17 - are scheduled to appear in Westchester County Court on Tuesday, when they will face a series of charges that include gang assault and first-degree stalking. Brown is also facing a second-degree murder charge, first-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. According to police, officers responded to…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Teen Suspect Due In Court For Fatal Shooting Outside Westchester Apartments Teen Suspect Due In Court For Fatal Shooting Outside Westchester Apartments Teen Suspect Due In Court For Fatal Shooting Outside Westchester Apartments
Teen Suspect Due In Court For Fatal Shooting Outside Westchester Apartments A teenager is due to appear in Westchester County Court on Tuesday afternoon after being connected to a shooting outside of The Modern in Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon resident Tasjawn “Tay” White, 19, was arraigned this week on a murder charge in connection to the fatal shooting of Donovan Brown, 24, on March 14 outside of the recently opened The Modern on Macquesten Parkway. He was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. According to city officials, Brown was shot and killed at approximately 12:10 a.m. on March 14. White was allegedly with a second man at the time of the fatal shooting. Th…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Alleged Westchester High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Alleged Westchester High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Alleged Westchester High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
Alleged Westchester High School Teen Stabber Pleads Not Guilty To Murder The Westchester teenager facing a murder charge for the death of a New Rochelle High School junior pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning in Westchester County Court. Z’inah Brown, 17, a Yonkers resident who attended New Rochelle High School, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on charges that include second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and first-degree stalking, all felonies. She was also recently indicted on charges of third-degree assault, third-degree stalking and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Schwab reportedly was just looking to get her house keys ba…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Three More Teens Indicted In Death Of Westchester HS Student Three More Teens Indicted In Death Of Westchester HS Student Three More Teens Indicted In Death Of Westchester HS Student
Three More Teens Indicted In Death Of Westchester HS Student Three more teenagers have been indicted on charges in connection to the fatal stabbing of a New Rochelle High School junior who wanted her house keys back following a dispute in January. Westchester County Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo announced the indictment of three teenagers for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During t…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student
Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student Three more people have been indicted on charges in connection to the fatal stabbing of a New Rochelle High School junior in January. Westchester County Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo announced the indictment of three teenagers for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During the dispute, Schwab suffered two stab wounds to her tor…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Felon Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For Attempting To Stab Westchester Cop Felon Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For Attempting To Stab Westchester Cop Felon Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For Attempting To Stab Westchester Cop
Felon Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For Attempting To Stab Westchester Cop A lifetime criminal from Mount Vernon may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced to a term of between 40 years and life in prison for attempting to stab a Westchester County Police officer who intervened when he tried to steal rims from a Mount Kisco car dealership. Ronald Clare Greenland, 55, was sentenced on Tuesday morning in Westchester County Court after being convicted of multiple charges last October, including attempted murder of a police officer. According to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov…

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by Zak Failla
New Rochelle, NY
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Grand Jury To Decide New Rochelle Fatal Stabbing Case Grand Jury To Decide New Rochelle Fatal Stabbing Case Grand Jury To Decide New Rochelle Fatal Stabbing Case
Grand Jury To Decide New Rochelle Fatal Stabbing Case While police continue their manhunt for a second teenage New Rochelle High School student who stabbed another last month, the case of the earlier fatal stabbing near the school is heading to a grand jury, which will determine whether or not the 16-year-old will be indicted for murder for her role in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab. Z’inah Brown surrendered herself at the New Rochelle Police Department last month, where she was booked for second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Schwab twice with a steak knife after following her to a local eatery, leading to the teen’s death. Brown…

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by Zak Failla
Greenburgh, NY
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Greenburgh Names New Town Judge Greenburgh Names New Town Judge Greenburgh Names New Town Judge
Greenburgh Names New Town Judge Christie D'Alessio of Irvington was appointed as a Greenburgh Town Judge Wednesday during the regular Town Board meeting. "D'Alessio is a highly qualified candidate who has dedicated her legal career as a public servant,"   Supervisor Paul Feiner said. D'Alessio earned her undergraduate degree from Mercy College and law degree Pace Law School with honors. After she was inspired by Chief Judge Janet Difiore during a Judicial Externship in Westchester County Court, D'Alessio worked with the Westchester County Attorney's office for 13 years as a litigator handling cases in local, sta…

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by Kathy Reakes
Yonkers, NY
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Shooters Of Yonkers Police Officer To Be Arraigned Shooters Of Yonkers Police Officer To Be Arraigned Shooters Of Yonkers Police Officer To Be Arraigned
Shooters Of Yonkers Police Officer To Be Arraigned Two men from New Rochelle have been indicted on attempted murder charges for their roles in the shooting of a Yonkers police officer last September. Jerry Reyes, 22, and Frank Valencia, 18, have been indicted on charges that include criminal possession of a weapon, attempted aggravated murder and assault for their roles in the shooting of Police Officer Kayla Maher last year. The pair is due to be arraigned in Westchester County Court on Tuesday. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25 last year, officers, including Maher was dispatched to the area of Marshall Road, near Ridge Drive, follo…

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by Zak Failla