Snack Wrap Comeback: McDonald’s Beloved Favorite Returns to Westchester
The wait is finally over — and fans of a classic fast-food favorite in Westchester County can rejoice.
After nearly a decade of clamoring from customers nationwide, McDonald’s is officially bringing back its beloved Snack Wrap to menus across the country, including right here in Westchester County.
The item, which was discontinued in 2016, makes its long-anticipated return on Wednesday, July 10, at participating locations — and this time, McDonald’s says, it’s here to stay.
Driven by relentless fan demand through social media, petitions, and loyal nostalgia, the Snack Wrap revi…
Mount Pleasant Father Dies Suddenly At 52: 'He Was Active, Strong, Never Missed Day's Work'
A heartbroken family is asking for the community’s help after the sudden death of a hardworking Westchester County husband and father who died of a massive heart attack at just 52 years old.
Lush Lumaj, a devoted father of two from Mount Pleasant, died on Sunday, June 29, after suffering an unexpected and fatal heart attack, according to a GoFundMe launched by his niece, Julie (Xhuljana) Bacaj.
"Lush’s passing was completely unexpected. He was active, strong, and never missed a day’s work," Bacaj wrote.
Born in Vermosh, Albania, Lumaj was remembered as a hardworking man who embo…
$13M Medicaid Scam: NY Transport Companies Stole Millions In Taxpayer Dollars, AG Says
Several New York medical transport companies, including some in the Hudson Valley and New York’s Capital Region, are being forced to pay back millions of dollars after a sweeping Medicaid fraud investigation by the state, officials announced.
The enforcement effort, revealed Monday, June 30, targeted 25 companies across the state, including businesses in Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Columbia, Albany, and Saratoga counties. Sixteen companies have agreed to repay over $13 million in stolen Medicaid funds, and seven others are now facing lawsuits, New York Attorney General Letitia…
Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful'
Westchester County is mourning the loss of local legend Herman S. Geist, a World War II hero, legal trailblazer, and the first-ever Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, who died at age 100.
Geist, an important figure in Westchester County public service, died on Saturday, June 28, according to his obituary.
Born on April 5, 1925, Geist lived an extraordinary century — a life defined, Westchester County officials say, by integrity, leadership, and a relentless commitment to community.
From the frontlines of World War II, where he served as a US Army lie…
Man Struck, Killed By Yankee Clipper Train In White Plains: Police Investigating
A 42-year-old man was struck and killed by a Metro-North train on its way to Yankee Stadium in Westchester County, authorities said.
The incident happened just before 11:30 a.m., when Metro-North Train 7620, which was traveling from the Putnam County town of Southeast to Yankee Stadium, was entering the White Plains station and struck the man, who was on the tracks without authorization, the MTA Police Department said on Monday, June 30.
The victim, identified as Alexander Newman of North Kensico Avenue in White Plains, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS at 11:45 a.m. No pa…
Watch: DJ Khaled Surprises High School Grads In New Rochelle, Says 'Make Your Dreams Live'
Graduating seniors at a Westchester County high school got a major surprise this week during their commencement ceremony, when music mogul DJ Khaled made a special guest appearance.
The Grammy-winning producer delivered an impromptu speech at New Rochelle High School's ceremony on Wednesday, June 25, where he was celebrating his nephew, Cyrus, who was among the Class of 2025.
“I want to say congratulations to all of y’all,” DJ Khaled told the crowd, as captured in an Instagram reel shared on his official account, also adding to his nephew, “Cyrus has this god energy, you got tha…
Jet Ski Theft: Man Arrested, Second Suspect At Large In Croton-On-Hudson, Police Say
Authorities in Westchester County have made an arrest in connection with the theft of two jet skis and a trailer and are now asking for the public’s help identifying a second suspect.
The theft happened on Saturday, February 15, in the area of Brook Street in Croton-on-Hudson, the village's police department said in an announcement on Thursday, June 26.
Following an investigation, police arrested Kameron Hairston, 32, of New Rochelle, and charged him with grand larceny in the third degree.
However, detectives believe another person was involved in the theft and are asking …
Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Briarcliff Parish
A tight-knit parish in Westchester County is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Ian Richards, a graduate student, poet, and artist remembered for his gentleness, creativity, and deep empathy.
Richards, the younger brother of Kevin Richards, Director of Religious Education at St. Theresa’s Parish in Briarcliff Manor, died unexpectedly in a swimming accident in Maryland on Saturday, June 21, according to a newly launched GoFundMe organized on behalf of his grieving family.
The fundraiser, which had raised more than $14,000 as of Wednesday, June 25, aims to help hi…
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Greenburgh: Police
A Pennsylvania man was arrested for driving drunk with two children in his car on a Hudson Valley, NY highway, police said.
The arrest happened in Westchester County around 11:22 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, when troopers on patrol pulled over a 2022 Toyota Highlander that was failing to stay in its lane while traveling northbound on Interstate 87 in Greenburgh, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24.
The driver, identified as Santiago Ramirez Canela, age 46, of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, showed signs of impairment during the traffic stop and failed several field s…
