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Man Shoots, Kills Cab Driver Moments After End Of Shift In Westchester: Here's His Sentence
A man will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting a cab driver in Westchester during a robbery right after the victim's work shift ended, officials announced. Covington, Virginia resident Percell Ross Blakely, age 54, was sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison for the Oc…
17-Year-Old Stabs Teen At White Plains Gas Station: Police
The teenager, whose name was not released, was arrested on Thursday, April 18 in connection with a stabbing that happened at a Mobil gas station in White Plains at 1237 Mamaroneck Ave. on Friday, April 5, White Plains Police announced. According to the department, on the day of the incident...
Ski Masked Gunman Found Guilty: Off-Duty Detective Thwarts Potential Violence at Gas Station
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Clyves Laurent, 30, of Elmont, was found guilty after a jury trial of weapons and drug charges, for possessing a defaced loaded handgun and methamphetamine outside of a Mount Sinai gas station convenience store. “This defendant, a previously convicted violent...
Queens ‘Range Rover’ squatter who allegedly took over $1M house cut loose without bail as lawyer blames press for ‘whoop-whooped up’ ordeal
The Range Rover-driving squatter who allegedly took over a woman’s $1 million house in Queens and rented out rooms was cut loose without bail Thursday after pleading not guilty to a litany of charges — as his attorney angrily blamed the press for his client’s ordeal. Brian Rodriguez, 35, of 161st Street in Flushing, stared at the floor for most of his morning arraignment on the burglary, grand larceny and criminal trespassing charges that threaten to imprison him for up to 15 years. But his attorney, Gerald Levine, provided a more animated defense. “The press is responsible!” Levine shouted in the...
Man stabbed to death in Bronx parking dispute, witnesses say
NEW YORK -- A suspect is on the loose after a man was fatally stabbed during an argument over parking in the Bronx, police said. It happened on a dead end street at Inwood Avenue and Featherbed Lane at around 8:30 a.m. Monday in the Mount Eden section. Witnesses said two men were arguing over a space before one stabbed the other in the torso, then took off in a dark colored sedan. The stabbing victim, 23, was taken to Lincoln Hospital in cardiac arrest and pronounced dead, officials said. People who live in the neighborhood said parking is challenging, with many double-parked vehicles, cars parked next to hydrants and tight blocks to maneuver. It was not immediately clear what vehicles were involved in the dispute.
Support On Rise For Family Of Beloved Westchester Mother Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer
As a beloved Westchester mother fights an intense battle against an aggressive cancer, community members have pulled together to raise tens of thousands of dollars for her two children to fulfill her final wishes. The effort began after Bronxville resident Shana Kesel Sabatini was diagnosed wi…
Gelato made in North Jersey shop wins 1st place. North American finals are next
Francia Magsaysay, gelato chef at Francy’s Artisanal Ice Cream in Bergenfield has won a spot to compete in the North American Gelato finals. Magsaysay's passionfruit, yuzu and white chocolate gelato took top honors at the Gelato Festival World Masters Texas Tournament in Houston last week. The top three finishers...
This 1887 Victorian Home Is for Sale in Westchester
This stunning Mamaroneck home is on the market for $3.1 million with Houlihan Lawrence. The Victorian property was built in 1887 and features a main house with five bedrooms and five baths and a carriage house with two bedrooms and two baths. The curb appeal on this property is unmatched as the blue exterior welcomes you in, while the light interior is equally impressive. Plus, the home is a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Long Island Sound.
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