16-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Crashing In Westchester
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Ben Crnic
13h ago
A 16-year-old boy faces charges after trying to escape a traffic stop in Northern Westchester, police announced.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, March 27 just before 1:30 a.m., when an officer saw a vehicle speeding on Route 202 in Yorktown, according to the town's police department.  The vehicle then tried speeding away from the officer after he activated his cruiser's emergency lights and crossed over the double yellow line before crashing shortly after, police said.  The officer then found that the teenage driver had been operating without a license and pl ..read more
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3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Westchester
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Ben Crnic
13h ago
Several national retail brands will be opening new locations at the site of a former Kmart in Northern Westchester, officials announced.  All-new T.J. Maxx, Michaels, and Five Below locations will be opening in the empty big box store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr., Yorktown officials announced on Thursday, March 28.  The announcement follows an effort from the town to fill the space left behind by the defunct Kmart store. "The Town Board has made every effort to facilitate a renaissance for this vital property in the center of Yorktown Heights’ busine ..read more
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New Update: Yonkers Man Attacks 2 Children At Park In Westchester
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Ben Crnic
15h ago
Authorities have revealed more information about an attack on two children at a Northern Westchester park, including the name of the suspect charged in connection with the incident.  Yonkers resident Tyreek Lewis, age 19, was arrested on Wednesday, March 27 in connection with an assault that happened at Downing Park in Yorktown earlier on the same day, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, March 28. Earlier Report - 18-Year-Old Caught After Attacking Children At Park In Yorktown According to police, on Wednesday just after 10 a.m., victims at the park told arriving officers that ..read more
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Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Hudson Valley Shopping Center
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Ben Crnic
15h ago
Following several complaints from residents and business owners, a targeted police detail at a Hudson Valley shopping center resulted in numerous traffic stops, summonses, and an arrest in only four hours.  The targeted traffic enforcement campaign was undertaken in Putnam County on Friday, March 22 by the Carmel Police Department, which focused its attention on vehicle violations in and around the Mahopac Village Center shopping center for four hours. According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, the detail followed numerous complaints from residents and business owners in the area.  ..read more
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Smoke Sighting Prompts Emergency Response At Shopping Center In Westchester
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Ben Crnic
17h ago
Fire crews responded to a busy shopping center in Northern Westchester after receiving reports of smoke pouring from the building's roof. The incident happened on Wednesday, March 27 just after 7 p.m., when crews from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Towne Centre At Somers shopping mall for reports of smoke coming from the roof.  Arriving crews soon found that they could not find any smoke or fire outside or within the building.  After searching for around 40 minutes, the department eventually deemed the reports of smoke to be "good intent."  ..read more
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Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Joe Lombardi
19h ago
Whole Foods says it will be launching new small-format stores aimed at providing shoppers with a quick, convenient shopping experience. The company says the stores, targeting urban areas, will provide "easier access to the fresh, high-quality offerings." The new stores will be called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. The first location to open will be in the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow.  The first store, located at 1175 Third Ave., is expected to open later this year.  Following the New York City launch, Whole Foods Market plans to ..read more
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Bridge Demolition To Close Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Intersection: Here's When
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Ben Crnic
19h ago
A busy Hudson Valley intersection is set to be affected by an upcoming bridge demolition, officials announced.  A Putnam County bridge located at the intersection of Peekskill Hollow Road (Route 21) and Oscawana Lake Road in the town of Putnam Valley will close on Monday, April 1 to allow for crews to perform a demolition, town officials announced. The closure will begin early in the morning and will end in the afternoon. No specific times were given.  A detour will be put in place during the demolition, officials added.  ..read more
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New Update: Teen Nabbed After Fatally Striking Victim In Yonkers Hit-Run, Police Say
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Ben Crnic
20h ago
A 17-year-old boy was apprehended on Long Island after hitting a man with his car during a dispute in Westchester and causing his death, police announced.  The 17-year-old suspect, whose name was not released because of his age, was arrested at a Nassau County residence in East Meadow on Tuesday, March 26 in connection with a fatal hit-run in Yonkers on Monday, March 25, Yonkers Police announced. Earlier Report - 21-Year-Old Man Killed In Yonkers Hit-Run: Police Investigating According to the department, just after 4 p.m. on Monday, a pedestrian was struck in the area of 632 Van C ..read more
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West Point Cadet Dies In Drowning Accident
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Kathy Reakes
20h ago
A West Point cadet died while on leave in what police say was an accidental incident. Havin Morris, age 21, of Pleasanton, California, a student at West Point in Orange County in the town of Highlands, drowned on Monday, March 25, while on leave in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Cadet Morris was a valued member of the Corps of Cadets, committed to serving his country as an Army Officer," said West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland. "The entire West Point community offers our heartfelt condolences to the Morris family." According to the Fort Lauderdale Police, his death appears to b ..read more
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New Update: These Areas Will See Most Rainfall From Pre-Easter Storm Now Sweeping Through
Yonkers Daily Voice
by Joe Lombardi
23h ago
A slow-moving pre-Easter storm moving up from the south is now bringing widespread rainfall to the East Coast. Rain has become steady on Thursday morning, March 28, and will be heavy at times, especially along the coast. The wet weather has already resulted in the postponement of some scheduled Major League Baseball openers, including the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. Rain will continue to fall through Thursday evening as low pressure strengthens offshore.  Western portions of the region will see .5 to 1 inch while eastern areas will see 1.5 to 1.75 inches, according to the&nb ..read more
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