Check Your Name: $453M In Unclaimed Funds Awaits Westchester Residents, Officials Say
If you're strapped for cash, you may want to check if Westchester County owes you money — hundreds of millions of dollars are waiting to be claimed by people and organizations, officials said.
County Executive Ken Jenkins and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that Westchester residents, businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions have about $453 million in unclaimed funds currently on the books.
"Too often, people don’t realize they’re owed money—and the truth is, you could be one of them," Jenkins said, adding, "Westchester resi…
Gun Violence Drops In These Hudson Valley Cities, Hochul Says: Here's Why
Gun violence is on the decline in several Hudson Valley cities, with officials crediting a new initiative for the progress.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that across the 28 municipalities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, including Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Poughkeepsie, shooting incidents with injury fell 14 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
The number of people shot dropped 22 percent, and gun-related deaths decreased by nearly a third, Hochul ad…
Drunk Driver Found Sleeping In Car On I-95 In Pelham Almost Hits Cop After Waking Up: Nysp
A driver from New Jersey is accused of passing out drunk behind the wheel in an active work zone on Interstate 95 in Westchester County, NY, then nearly hitting a trooper as he tried to drive away, police said.
The incident a little before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, in the town of Pelham, according to New York State Police.
Troopers said they found Ramiro Efrain Tarcoguaman, 27, of New Jersey, unresponsive inside a 2013 Chevrolet stopped in the northbound center lane.
Officers broke a rear passenger window to reach him, at which point he allegedly shifted into drive, forcing a tr…
$6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market
A sprawling Westchester County estate with a storied past and rare river views has just hit the market for $6 million.
The property, known as Rolling Stone Farm, spans more than 106 acres at 99 Quaker Bridge Rd. in Croton-on-Hudson and features a 5,680-square-foot European-style home with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, according to its Berkshire Hathaway listing.
Originally built in the 1930s for the Sears and Roebuck family, the stone-and-shingle residence is filled with architectural details such as leaded glass windows, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a dramatic slate entrance …
Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In Ardsley, Police Say
A New Jersey man is accused of driving drunk with a child in his vehicle after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 87 in Westchester County, NY, police said.
The arrest happened after an incident at around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, when troopers saw a 2025 Mazda CX-9 speeding northbound on I-87 and pulled it over in Ardsley, according to New York State Police.
Troopers said the driver, Jose Vargas, 39, showed signs of impairment, including slurred speech, diminished reflexes, and the odor of alcohol. A child was also found in the back seat, police added.
Vargas was arrested …
