Over 70 Grams Of Cocaine, $5.5K Found In Man's Sleepy Hollow Apartment: Police
A Westchester man is facing felony drug and weapons charges after police raided his apartment and uncovered cocaine, a loaded handgun, and thousands in cash, authorities said.
Luis Lopez, age 46, was arrested Thursday, July 10, after members of the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit and Sleepy Hollow Police Department executed a search warrant at his residence at 86 Beekman Ave. in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County Police said on Saturday, July 11.
Inside the apartment, officers seized 73 grams of cocaine, a loaded handgun, and $5,500 in cash, according to the department. …
Man Strangled Former Partner In Front Of Their Kids, Slapped Child Next Day In Yonkers: DA
A Westchester man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting his former partner and one of their children while violating an active order of protection, prosecutors announced.
Tairon Drake, age 30, was arraigned Tuesday, July 8, in Westchester County Court on charges stemming from a violent domestic incident at his Yonkers home, Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Thursday, July 10.
Prosecutors allege that on May 1, 2025, Drake placed both hands around his ex-partner’s neck and threatened to kill her, all in front of their two children.…
'Especially Grotesque': Man Raped Teen Before Dumping Body On Street In New Rochelle, DA Says
A Westchester man previously charged in connection with the dumping of a 15-year-old boy’s body has now been indicted on new charges involving the repeated sexual abuse of the teen, prosecutors announced.
Hugo Horacio Perez-Gabriel, age 32, of New Rochelle, was indicted on multiple new charges, including third-degree rape, third-degree criminal sexual act, tampering with physical evidence, endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree sexual abuse, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said Wednesday, July 9.
He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Tue…
Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches
Multiple beaches in Westchester County were closed Wednesday, July 9, due to potential bacterial contamination following recent rainfall, health officials announced.
The Westchester County Health Department said 0.67 inches of rain fell over the past 24 hours, prompting a preemptive closure of beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye on Wednesday.
The following locations are affected:
New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and Surf Club on the Sound;
Mamaroneck: Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, and&n…
Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report
Despite higher mortgage rates and tight inventory, the real estate market across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties showed continued strength in the second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Houlihan Lawrence.
In Westchester County, luxury homes priced above $2 million remained in high demand, especially in towns with strong transportation access and updated interiors. Many well-priced properties attracted multiple offers, and buyers continued to act quickly, the brokerage said in its new Houlihan Lawrence Q2 2025 Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Market Report…
