Westchester Continues To See ‘Stars’ With ‘The Irishman,’ ‘Ben Is Back’

According to On Location Vacations, Julia Roberts continues to film "Ben Is Black" in town, around Lake Ave and Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers, on Monday, Jan. 8. She was also there last week, as reported earlier. The movie, due for release later this year, also stars Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Bobby Cannavale, is about a mob hitman who supposedly was involved in the death of Jimmy Hoffa.

More than $2 million wagered on Opener

The North American common pool wagering was $1,398,314 and additionally, in excess of $700,000 was wagered in separate exotic pools in France. "We haven't seen wagering totals like that at Yonkers Raceway for many many years," remarked SOA of NY President Joe Faraldo.

Yonkers Police Department Adds Six Officers To Its Ranks

On Thursday, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner Charles Gardner braved the "bomb cyclone" conditions outside to welcome its six newest officers, who will now enter training. The new hires include: Liam Deane, Adam Sousa, Rui Sousas, Daniel Piparo, Connor McMullen and Vanessa Antepara, who graduated from an orientation program at police headquarters.

Yonkers Teen Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Fatal Movie Theater Stabbing

A Westchester County teenager has pleaded guilty for his role in a fatal stabbing at a Yonkers movie theater last year. Yonkers resident Michael Pettiford, 16, has pleaded guilty to felony counts of manslaughter and robbery after being indicted on murder charges last June, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Friday.

Blocked Chimney Sickens Nine With CO Poisoning In Yonkers

A blocked chimney caused carbon monoxide levels to rise in a Westchester apartment, sending nine people to the hospital, according to Yonkers Assistant Fire Chief Edward Cucolo. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. Friday when an ambulance was sent to the apartment house at 104 Oak St. in Yonkers when a 10-year-old fainted, Cucolo said.

‘Sexually Violent’ Offender Reports Move To Mount Vernon

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 54-year-old Maurice Mitchell, who has moved from an apartment in Yonkers to a residence on Mount Vernon Avenue in Mount Vernon. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Mitchell as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a "high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety."

ACME Market To Get New Look In New Year In Yonkers

It's going to be a new year and a new look for the busy ACME Market in Yonkers as officials plan to shutter its doors for several weeks to modernize and remodel the location. ACME announced on Wednesday that it would be closing its Market on McLean Avenue for an estimated 60 days or less, as they transform the space into an environment that will "provide customers with a warm, inviting atmosphere that highlights fresh departments and enhanced specialty shops."

With Temperatures Plummeting, Yonkers Designates Warming Centers

With temperatures continuing to plummet and snow expected in the Hudson Valley on Saturday, Yonkers has opened several warming centers throughout the city to help those in need brave the cold. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the city will designate several locations around the city as warming centers for the next few days as the area battles the frigid temperatures.

Jovani Fashions Donating Prom Dresses to Help Disadvantaged Young…

The New York-based designer and manufacturer received a certificate of appreciation from the Yonkers Board of Education for the donated dresses, which will be on display at Saunders Trade & Technical High School. The prom dresses are currently on display at Saunders Trade & Technical High School, one of the eight high schools whose students will benefit from the donation.