NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A parking “app-palooza” is frustrating drivers in Westchester County. They have to download different apps to pay for parking in neighboring communities, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported. New Rochelle uses ParkMobile. Peekskill uses Park Smarter. Other municipalities use Pango, Passport or PayByPhone. Drivers who want the convenience of paying for parking with a smartphone app face the irritating task of downloading a half dozen apps to use across the county. “They should all be the same, in every community. We use every community,” one person told Aiello. New Rochelle and M ..read more

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — New charges have been issued in an alleged scam by a roofing contractor, who has been arrested along with his son. As CBS 2’s Lou Young reported exclusively Monday evening, Geno Delmaro hid inside his hoodie as he walked out of court in Peekskill after making bail. He is the son of prolific scam suspect Anthony Delmaro. Geno Delmaro was busted last week in Harrison, and now faces additional charges for allegedly ripping off a contractor in Peekskill a month ago. His attorney said the young man arrested along with his father is not a hardened criminal. Attorney Sc ..read more

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — If you love New York City like we love New York City then tag along with Toni On! We uncover hidden city secrets, show you the coolest stuff to do and hunt down the best treats because we love to eat! If you’re looking for a good time, Toni is your go-to guide! This week WLNY’s Toni Senecal headed out of town for a trip to Peekskill. She munched on brunch, took in some live jazz, and met with a man known as the Rock N’ Roll Barber. You can catch up with Toni on her blog, and loyal Toni On! followers can score a sweet VIP deal by friending the show on Facebook, and follow ..read more

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Westchester County neighborhood was on alert Tuesday, after a bear spent the morning running through the streets. The small black bear was found running through yards near Depew Park in Peekskill, police said. Patrick Somma told CBS 2 the bear ran through his backyard during the midday hours. He said he also saw the bear Monday night as police tried to catch up with it in downtown Peekskill. Police eventually coaxed the bear back into the woods around noon. Residents have been urged to cover their garbage, and to stay away from the bear if they see it. You May ..read more

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — If you love New York City like we love New York City then tag along with Toni On! We uncover hidden city secrets, show you the coolest stuff to do and hunt down the best treats because we love to eat! If you’re looking for a good time, Toni is your go-to guide! This week WLNY’s Toni Senecal headed up the Hudson River to Peekskill. Toni’s trip to the historic town included stops at the Paramount Theater, a rock n’ roll barber shop, a vintage record store, and a number of Peekskill’s bars, restaurants, and cafes. You can catch up with Toni on her blog, and loyal Toni On! f ..read more

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Archdiocese of New York has decided to close 22 elementary schools and two high schools that have been deemed financially “at risk.” The decision came despite heated protests from parents and students at the schools. The Archdiocese announced Tuesday that only four of the 26 “at-risk” elementary schools identified in November will remain open, and decisions have been deferred about two additional schools on Staten Island that were affected by Superstorm Sandy. The remaining 22 elementary schools and two high schools will close in June, after the current school year ..read more

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A Peekskill woman and her ex-con boyfriend were arraigned Tuesday on murder charges in the death of her cab driver husband last month. Beatrice Camper, 60, and her boyfriend John Murray, 60, were remanded to the Westchester County Jail. The two are accused of murdering Beatrice Camper’s husband, Terry Camper, for his insurance money. A postal worker found the 53-year-old fatally shot inside his car on Oct. 3, prosecutors said. In the months leading up to the murder, police said Beatrice Camper took out two insurance policies on her husband, li ..read more

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – An early morning single-car crash shut down all lanes on the Bear Mountain State Parkway Sunday. Police said a car landed on its roof in the serious crash, which happened sometime after 5 a.m. in Peekskill. The roadway has since reopened to traffic. Crews on the scene reported that several people were ejected from the car. The rollover occurred near North Division Street on the parkway in Westchester, police said ..read more

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Police have arrested a woman and her boyfriend in the murder of her cabbie husband in Peekskill earlier this week. Terry Camper, 53, was found fatally shot on Pine Street around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in what police are calling a planned killing, 1010 WINS’ Al Jones reported. 1010 WINS’ Al Jones reports https://newyork.cbslocal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14578484/2012/10/peekskill-1jonesw39-soc-bradolf.mp3 Beatrice Camper, 60, and her boyfriend John Murray, 60, are accused of murdering the cabbie for his insurance money. Police said Beatrice Camper enlisted her ex ..read more

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) – A 52-year-old man has drowned after plunging into the Hudson River to help his seven-year-old niece. Family members told CBS 2’s Tony Aiello that their brother’s actions were heroic. “My brother’s a hero! He gave up his life for that little girl,” said Craig Baisley. Westchester County police said that Christopher Baisley jumped into the river near Peekskill late on Friday afternoon, as the young girl struggled to hold on to a raft tied to the family’s boat. Officials told The Journal News that the man got the girl back on the raft, and two other children were ..read more