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How hot will summer be in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam? Here's what AccuWeather predicts
Keep an eye on your energy bill this summer. AccuWeather meteorologists say temperatures are expected to rise two to four degrees above the historical average in more than half the country this upcoming summer, making it one of the hottest on record for many areas in the United States. Here...
Shake Shack to open its fourth location in Westchester. Find out where
Add another Shake Shack to Westchester. The burger chain, known for serving elevated versions of American classics at affordable prices, will open its second Yonkers restaurant in the former PF Chang’s space at Ridge Hill in Yonkers sometime next year. The first Yonkers spot is at the Cross County Center.
Construction Scam: Man Steals Over $70K From Levittown Homeowner, Police Say
Westchester County resident Martin Ward, age 27 of Yonkers, was arrested on Tuesday, May 14 for the scam, which occurred on Long Island months prior. In March, a Levittown homeowner reached out to Ward after searching Google for someone to fix the cracks in their home’s foundation. The victim,...
New York State Police Looking for These Two Alleged Scammers
The New York State Police (NYSP) is asking for the Hudson Valley's help in trying to locate two men who allegedly scammed an elderly man of approximately $6,000 in gift cards according to the NYSP Facebook page. Home Depot Scam in Port Chester, New York. The fraud allegedly took place...
NY Lottery: Top Prize-Winning Tickets Sold in The Bronx
The New York Lottery announced on Saturday, May 18, a top-prize winning ticket was sold in The Bronx for the May 17 TAKE 5 evening drawing. The ticket was sold at Middletown Deli & Convenience store, located at 2959 Middletown Road in the Pelham Bay section of The Bronx, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $38,822.
Metro-North paid $1M to engineer in Valhalla crash that killed 6 in 2015. Families ask why
Metro-North agreed to pay $1 million to the engineer operating the train that collided with an SUV at a Valhalla crossing in 2015, killing six in the deadliest accident in the railroad’s history, The USA Today Network has learned. The payout to Steven Smalls came after he sued the railroad and the estate of SUV driver Ellen Brody for emotional distress in 2017, claiming Metro-North’s negligence contributed to the Feb. 3, 2015 crash. ...
Woman Pitches Cup-Throwing Tirade At Darien Chipotle
Stamford resident Galeano Hernandez, age 29, was charged with breach of peace on Wednesday, May 8, at the restaurant in Darien. According to Lt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, Hernandez was picking up a delivery and asked an employee for an empty cup, which resulted in an argument after she was asked to pay.
Meet the puppies tasked with keeping public spaces in Bergen County clear of geese
Bergen County residents may notice a group of puppies patrolling an area near them soon. The animals are friendly and will happily accept some affection and words of encouragement from the public. But they are also on the clock, so to speak, performing an important environmental duty: keeping lands clear of geese. ...
Bowman chides Latimer over George Floyd, COVID-19 comments in NY primary fight
Westchester County Executive George Latimer speaks at an event at Co-op City where former New York Gov. David Paterson (right) endorsed him on April 3, 2024. The Westchester County executive said George Floyd's killing galvanized Black voters. [ more › ]
Hackensack Man Throws Bleach In Mechanic's Face, Smashes Windshield: Rochelle Park PD
Alonge Jones, 33, went to the station at the corner of Rochelle and Central avenues after his girlfriend purportedly had some type of “negative interaction” with the mechanic a day earlier, Rochelle Park Police Capt. James M. DePreta said. Jones then assaulted the victim and smashed the windshield...
Full investigation into child’s apartment block death, says council
A “full investigation” will be conducted into the fall and death of a five-year-old boy from an apartment block in east London, the local council has said.The boy, named locally as Aalim Makial Jibril, is said to have fallen from the 15th floor of Jacobs House on New City Road, Plaistow, shortly before 6am on Thursday.Newham Council described the incident on Friday as “truly devastating” and said it was trying to establish the “fullest possible understanding of what happened”.Air ambulance paramedics, police and the fire brigade attended, but the boy died at the scene.Police said the death is not being...
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