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The entirely volunteer agency operates Westchester County’s only fire department-based Water Rescue Unit and Dive Team, which dates back to the 1960s, serving as a primary water rescue asset for Westchester and Putnam counties.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 3/6/26 |
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Westchester County police are working with federal law enforcement agencies to monitor the events in the Middle East.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 3/2/26 |
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Westchester County Police plan to increase patrols during the current and upcoming holy days.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 2/27/26 |
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Javier Barragan, 48, of Yorktown, a housekeeper at Yorktown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree rape, a class D felony, and first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, a class E felony.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/26/26 |
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From now through March 16, the department is accepting donations in his name at police headquarters.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/26/26 |
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Javier Barragan, 48, faces charges of second-degree rape, a class D felony and second-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent person, a class A misdemeanor.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/24/26 |
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The death of a Yorktown Heights woman last year led to federal drug trafficking charges, according to the DOJ.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/18/26 |
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“Our officers hold themselves to the highest standards, and their proactive approach to keeping our streets safe is why Yorktown remains a premier place to live and work,” Police Chief Robert Noble said.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/16/26 |
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A Somers man is facing several serious charges following an incident at an assisted living facility in Yorktown earlier this month.
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 2/12/26 |
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“They are an inspiration not only within our department, but to the next generation of female firefighters, showing them that there are no limits to what they can achieve in this job.”
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/12/26 |
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Those looking to contribute can search “Help John DiNoia and his family Rebuild After House Fire” on gofundme.com.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 2/2/26 |
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Applications are due by March 1.
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2/1/26
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Two suspects were taken into custody Wednesday, Jan. 28, following a multi-agency vehicle pursuit along Route 6 that began in Westchester County and ended in Putnam County, authorities said.
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 1/29/26 |
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Before the winter storm hit Saturday evening, a car rolled over on Granite Springs Road between Curry Street and Quaker Church Road, bringing down a utility pole.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 1/26/26 |
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John Pinchbeck was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment (hate crime), a class E felony; third-degree falsely reporting an incident (hate crime), also a class E felony; and second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 1/25/26 |
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During the pursuit, Giovanni Sierra, 23, allegedly intentionally struck the patrol car.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 1/24/26 |
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The Yorktown Police Department will see the addition of a new squad car and three patrol motorcycles to its fleet through $170,000 in state grant funding secured by Sen. Pete Harckham.
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1/23/26
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Police said Yorktown residents Albert DeJesus, 53, and Daina Matos, 54, got into an altercation with the teen worker at the store on Crompond Road on Jan. 17 around 5 p.m. The duo allegedly attacked the worker “multiple times recklessly,” causing physical injuries. Police didn’t release details about the victim’s condition.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 1/20/26 |
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Yorktown police recently reported several arrests and citations for a variety of offenses, including harassment, theft, drug possession and violations of town ordinances.
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1/20/26
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William Gambichler, 32, was charged on Thursday, Jan. 8, in connection with a late-December burglary at Filingeri Electric Co. on Lexington Avenue in Mohegan Lake.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 1/13/26 |