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'Heartbeat Of Our Community': County Employee, Father Of 3 From Elmsford Dies Suddenly
The Westchester community is mourning the sudden loss of a beloved husband, father of three, and longtime community leader who died suddenly after a fall.
Bipin Divakaran, a dedicated realtor and county employee from Elmsford, died at Westchester Medical Center, according to the Westchester Malayalee Association, which announced his death in a GoFundMe fundraiser on Sunday, June 15.
Known not just for his professional work, but for his unwavering dedication to his community, Bipin served for years as Treasurer and an Executive Committee member of the association. Friends s…
$259K Scheme: Elmsford Bank Employee Hacks Into Core System, Steals Funds, DA Says
A Westchester man is facing a felony charge after allegedly manipulating banking systems to steal more than a quarter-million dollars from his employer, prosecutors announced.
Elmsford resident Duke Biswas, 51, was charged with second-degree grand larceny and was arraigned in Elmsford Town Court in connection with the alleged theft on Wednesday morning, April 30, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, May 1.
Prosecutors say that between March 22 and March 29, 2024, Biswas, an employee at Emigrant Savings Bank, breached the bank’s core platform a…
Lotto Luck! $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Elmsford: Here's Where
Looks like Lady Luck made a pit stop in Westchester.
The stop came in the form of a third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000, which was sold at the gas station at 160 North Central Ave. in Elmsford for the drawing on Monday, April 21, New York Lottery officials announced.
The $50,000 prize is awarded for matching four white balls and the red Powerball. The winning numbers were drawn live at 10:59 p.m., as part of the game’s regular schedule held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Another winning $50,000 ticket was sold in Staten Island, officials said.
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Sleeping Man In Plow Blocks Elmsford I-287 Ramp, Found Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit: Nysp
A Putnam County man was nabbed on DWI charges after being found asleep in an idling tractor with a plow, blocking an exit ramp on Interstate 287 in Westchester, police said.
The arrest resulted from an incident on Saturday, Feb. 15 at just before 6:30 p.m., when police found a man sleeping inside a tractor with a plow that was blocking the I-287 Eastbound Exit 3 ramp leading to Sprain Brook Parkway in Elmsford, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Upon arrival, troopers found the red 2024 Yanmar tractor running, obstructing the roadway. The driver, later identifie…
Former White Plains Firefighter Dies Months After Son Killed In Crash: 'Your Work Here Is Done'
White Plains is mourning the loss of retired firefighter James Patrick "Paddy" Fitzgerald, who died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, just two months after the tragic death of his son, Michael Fitzgerald, in a car crash.
Fitzgerald, a longtime Elmsford resident who was 81, served with distinction in the White Plains Fire Department, where he was stationed at Stations 1 and 2 and earned a Meritorious Service Award for saving a woman and child from a burning building in Yonkers while off duty, according to his obituary.
His commitment to public service extended beyond his firefighting career, …
New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Elmsford: Here's Where, When
An all-new wine and spirits store in Westchester will soon celebrate its grand openings with free tastings and merchandise.
Ultimate Wine and Spirits, located in Elmsford in the ShopRite complex at 310 Saw Mill River Rd., will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced.
The family and women-owned store, owned by Brittney and Zahid Mahir, will feature a "diverse array of fine wines and spirits from around the world," as well as personalized service, the owners said.
"Whether you're an enthusiast seeking…
