Man Charged In Saw Mill Parkway Road Rage Incident Involving Seven People

A Westchester man was arrested on a felony assault charge Saturday night following a road rage incident on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers. Freddy Hernandez, 44, of Yonkers was charged with second-degree assault following a confrontation around 6 p.m. on the Saw Mill north of Palmer Road between the occupants of two cars, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police Department.

Pair Charged With Robbing Yonkers Family Of Empire City Casino Winnings

With help from Empire City Casino in Yonkers, detectives from a New Jersey town charged two men with robbing a family of more than $3,000 in their driveway after a day of gambling. Mario Delsaz, 24, and Brian Torres, 19, both of the Bronx, followed the Franklin Street family from the Westchester County casino before surprising them just after 4:30 a.m. July 2, authorities said.

Astorino Supports Stripping Mario Cuomo’s Name From New TZB

In a radio interview Wednesday, Astorino, the Westchester County Executive, said if he was elected governor, he would support a measure reversing the naming of the new Tappan Zee Bridge after the former governor. Astorino would support the bridge reverting back to its current name, after Malcom Wilson, a former governor and Yonkers native.

Living In: Downtown Yonkers: A Cleaner, Greener Place to Call Home

On a recent Friday afternoon, Nathan Hunter, dressed in a carrot costume, supervised the weekly farmers' market on the grounds of the historical Philipse Manor in downtown Yonkers. Across Warburton Avenue, recent graduates of nearby Sarah Lawrence College gathered in a new art gallery, using computer modeling to design bike racks for the city.

Man Sentenced In Fatal Doyle Park Shooting

A Westchester County man has been sentenced to a term of between 20 years and life in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a man in Doyle Park when an attempted armed robbery went awry last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Wednesday that 27-year-old Yonkers resident Robert Daniels has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in April.

Suspect Pleads Guilty To Fatal Stabbing Of 24-Year-Old Yonkers Man

A Westchester County man is facing more than two decades in prison for his involvement in a fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old Yonkers resident. Mount Vernon resident Donte Pace, 22, has pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree manslaughter, a violent felony, for his role in the fatal assault of his victim last October, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. stated on Monday.

Yonkers City Council President Takes Advantage Of Westchester Ride Sharing

With ride-sharing services officially coming to Westchester County on Thursday, Yonkers City Council President Liam McLaughlin was the first in line to take a trip. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announced on Tuesday that ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft were coming to the area after striking a unique deal to ensure the safety of potential passengers.

Hudson Valley Officials Celebrate Coast Guard Decision On Anchorage Berths

With the U.S. Coast Guard suspending plans to create anchor berths for barges throughout the Hudson Valley, local officials are celebrating their victory after more than a year of deliberating. The Coast Guard agreed to t ake the deal off the table and "suspend future rulemaking decisions," regarding the plan to install 16 barge anchor berths across 715 acres on the water between Yonkers and Dobbs Ferry earlier this week.

Coast Guard Kills Plan To Park Barges Along Hudson River

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Westchester Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Fatal Midday Stabbing

A Westchester man has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a violent felony following a fatal midday stabbing last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that 37-year-old Joseph Graham of Yonkers was sentenced after pleading guilty to individual counts of first-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon after he fatally stabbed his 49-year-old victim last year.

Bill To Ban Barges In Hudson Valley Awaiting Cuomo’s Approval

A bill to prevent the creation of anchorage sites in the Hudson River has passed the New York State Assembly and Senate, and will now head to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk before it can be signed into law. Earlier this year, bi-partisan Hudson Valley officials came together at the Yonkers waterfront to announce additional legislation that would stop the U.S. Coast Guard's proposal that includes the installation of 16 anchor berths across 715 acres on the water between Yonkers and Dobbs Ferry.

Report: Prosecutors Look To Try Teen As Adult In Yonkers Fatal Stabbing

Prosecutors are reportedly looking to try Michael Pettiford, the 16-year-old who has been charged with murder following a fatal movie theater stabbing, as an adult, according to a News12 report . Pettiford was indicted on murder, manslaughter, robbery and criminal possession of a weapon charges on Monday after he allegedly stabbed another teenager following a fight over a cell phone at the Ridge Hill Movie Theater on Fitzgerald Street in Yonkers.

Bird Strike Causes Precautionary Helicopter Landing In Yonkers Park

A Westchester County Police helicopter made a precautionary stop in a Yonkers park earlier this month after crews feared they had struck a bird. The police helicopter was apparently struck by a bird on Friday, June 9,, Westchester County Police spokesman Kieran O'Leary said on Monday, prompting the pilots to make a temporary stop in Coyne Park as a precaution.