New Rochelle, NY
Business
Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter New Rochelle Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy' Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter New Rochelle Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy'
Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter New Rochelle Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy' Although a Westchester County restaurant specializing in cheesesteaks has received much praise since opening, the owners say that they are still struggling because of inflation.  Earlier Report - Newly Opened Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Specializes In Cheesesteaks Crotty's Cheesesteaks, located in New Rochelle at 8 Eastchester Rd., was opened in January 2021 by father and daughter Joe Crotty and Lindsay Walsh. In addition to a wide variety of cheesesteaks with vegetarian & gluten-free options, the restaurant also serves salads and "delicious extras" such as fried pickles, ac…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Stealing Over $3K Of Property From Mall In Yorktown: Police Woman Charged With Stealing Over $3K Of Property From Mall In Yorktown: Police
Woman Charged With Stealing Over $3K Of Property From Mall In Yorktown: Police A 32-year-old woman has been charged with both stealing over $3,000 worth of property from a mall in Northern Westchester and possessing counterfeit money, police said.  On Friday, Dec. 9, around 4:20 p.m., police responded to a reported larceny in Yorktown Heights at the Jefferson Valley Mall. While at the mall, authorities were then notified that the suspect's vehicle was driving south on Gomer Street, and found the vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the road with the suspect standing outside holding the stolen merchandise, according to Yorktown Police.  After a short investigat…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Yorktown Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads 'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Yorktown Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Yorktown Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads A Northern Westchester restaurant that is known for its steaks and salads has been praised by a number of online reviewers as a great spot for a romantic date night. The Gramercy is located at 345 Kear St. in Yorktown Heights. The eatery offers a wide variety of appetizers and entrées, such as French Onion Soup, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, and Filet Frites, which is an eight-ounce center-cut filet mignon served with house fries. Some online reviewers have lauded the restaurant's atmosphere and décor.  "Service, atmosphere, and food were all fantastic," John W. said in a Yelp review. …

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by Nicole Valinote
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Vehicle Overturns, Falls Inches From 'Swelling Stream' In Yorktown Heights After Collision Vehicle Overturns, Falls Inches From 'Swelling Stream' In Yorktown Heights After Collision
Vehicle Overturns, Falls Inches From 'Swelling Stream' In Yorktown Heights After Collision Two people were rescued when their vehicle fell down an embankment inches from a flooded stream after an accident in Northern Westchester.  On Wednesday, Nov. 30, around 1:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a two-car accident in Yorktown Heights on the Taconic State Parkway northbound in the area of Illington Road, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.  Upon arriving, fire officials found both vehicles off the roadway on opposite sides. One vehicle's occupants had no injuries, but the other vehicle had overturned, fallen down a muddy embankment, and …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Obituaries
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies A Northern Westchester man remembered for his readiness to help others and his service to his community and country has died.  Yorktown Heights resident Allen See died on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the age of 91, according to his obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1931, See served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before later joining the Yorktown Police Department, serving as a detective for 23 years until his retirement in 1981, his obituary said.  Along with his service to Yorktown, See was also passionate about hunting and fishing, where h…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
'Wow, What An Experience': This White Plains Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building 'Wow, What An Experience': This White Plains Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building
'Wow, What An Experience': This White Plains Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building Of its more than five dozen locations around the world, none offer the kind of dining experience found at this restaurant in the region. Westchester County eatery Fogo de Chão in White Plains, located at 235 Main Street, opened in April 2021 inside the historic Bank of New York building, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Earlier Report: New Brazilian Steakhouse To Open In Westchester A meat-lover's paradise, the steakhouse specializes in the Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco, roasting high quality, simply seasoned cuts of meat over an open flam…

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by Michael Mashburn
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
Northwell Appoints Cardiologist From A Top Program As Chair Of Cardiology At Phelps Hospital Northwell Appoints Cardiologist From A Top Program As Chair Of Cardiology At Phelps Hospital
Northwell Appoints Cardiologist From A Top Program As Chair Of Cardiology At Phelps Hospital Northwell Health has appointed Binoy Singh, MD, FACC, as chair of department of cardiovascular medicine at Phelps Hospital and will oversee all cardiac services at the hospital, as well as practice at Northwell Health Physician Partners – Cardiology in Yorktown Heights. In this new role, Dr. Singh will help develop and expand the cardiovascular services in southern and northern Westchester County. Dr. Singh has been a practicing cardiologist in Yorktown for the last 20 years and has additionally spent the past decade as the associate chief of cardiology and director of clinical business dev…

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by Daily Voice
Port Chester, NY
Obituaries
'Consummate Professional': Former Police Dispatcher From Port Chester Dies At Age 45 'Consummate Professional': Former Police Dispatcher From Port Chester Dies At Age 45
'Consummate Professional': Former Police Dispatcher From Port Chester Dies At Age 45 A former dispatcher for the Westchester County Police Department known for his professionalism and big heart has died unexpectedly.  Port Chester resident Bryan Santucci died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 45, according to his obituary.  Santucci was born in 1976 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1995, later earning his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University in Pleasantville, his obituary said.  An employee of Westchester County for more than 20 years, Santucci started his career as a park ranger and then became Emergency Co…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Obituaries
Former All-County Yorktown HS Athlete, Dedicated Mom Dies At Age 61 Former All-County Yorktown HS Athlete, Dedicated Mom Dies At Age 61
Former All-County Yorktown HS Athlete, Dedicated Mom Dies At Age 61 A Northern Westchester woman who died at the age of 61 is being remembered as a celebrated high school athlete and dedicated mother. Jamie Valentino DeRosso, of Yorktown Heights, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to her obituary.  "Jamie emulated strength and grace during her 11 year fight against stage 4 cancer," her obituary reads. "Medical professionals across the state expressed their admiration for her resilience, humor, and positivity." She was born in Manhattan and graduated from Yorktown High School. According to her obituary, she ran track during…

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by Nicole Valinote
Yorktown, NY
Business
Brand-New Pizzeria Opens For Business On Route 202 In Yorktown Brand-New Pizzeria Opens For Business On Route 202 In Yorktown
Brand-New Pizzeria Opens For Business On Route 202 In Yorktown A new pizzeria is serving customers in Northern Westchester. Slice Pizzeria is located at 3224 Crompond Road in Yorktown Heights. The restaurant offers classic New York-style pies, "BBQ Special Pizza," "Hot Stuff Pizza" made with hot sauce and homemade ranch, and more. "New Pizzeria in town! We ordered the calamari and chicken cutlet pizza....amazing!" Dardane S. said in a Yelp review. "The calamari was gone before I took the picture haha. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. The staff are pleasant and the wait-time is short. My family and I will be coming again!" The …

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by Nicole Valinote
Yorktown, NY
Business
Uncle Giuseppe's Opens Larger Location At Yorktown Green Shopping Center Uncle Giuseppe's Opens Larger Location At Yorktown Green Shopping Center
Uncle Giuseppe's Opens Larger Location At Yorktown Green Shopping Center A popular supermarket chain is now offering fresh mozzarella and pasta at a new, larger location in Northern Westchester. Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace celebrated the grand opening of its bigger location at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center on Friday, Aug. 26, Yorktown officials announced.  Located at 327 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights, the store offers a pasta room where customers can watch fresh ravioli being made, a beer cave, a seafood department, and a fresh mozzarella station. The 45,000-square-foot supermarket is about 7,000 square feet larger than the company's previou…

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by Nicole Valinote
Yorktown, NY
Lifestyle
'What A Find': Westchester Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening 'What A Find': Westchester Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening
'What A Find': Westchester Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening Ten years after its launch, a restaurant in Northern Westchester continues to draw in new customers.  Jewel of Himalaya Restaurant launched the location in Yorktown Heights in 2012, in the Triangle Center.  The owner also operates a location in Scarsdale. The popular eatery continues to draw in new customers in the decade since it first opened, with online reviewers sharing their positive experiences at the eatery. "WHAT A FIND! ... this place is awesome," Jonathan M. said in a recent Yelp review. "I will definitely be back and they have great takeout service too! Go for it…

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by Nicole Valinote