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Where Are Allison & Nailah? Yonkers, Valhalla Teens Have Been Missing For Over 4 Days Where Are Allison & Nailah? Yonkers, Valhalla Teens Have Been Missing For Over 4 Days
Where Are Allison & Nailah? Yonkers, Valhalla Teens Have Been Missing For Over 4 Days The search is on for a pair of Westchester County teens who have been missing for several days. Nailah Hughes, 13, of Yonkers, and Allison Brooks, 16, of Valhalla, were both last seen on Saturday, June 14, according to authorities. Hughes may have traveled to Harlem or the Bronx, according to police. No other information was provided. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages' NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages'
NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages' Dozens of essential workers at New York Medical College in Westchester County are walking off the job the day before graduation, demanding wages that they say would reflect the region’s soaring cost of living. On Tuesday, May 27, nearly 100 workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East will strike outside the Valhalla campus, calling for what they describe as "livable wages" and fair contract terms. The workers include lab techs, maintenance crews, accounting, and A/V staff—employees who help keep the medical school operational and research labs functional, union representat…
Liberty Cancer Patient Who Spent 12th Birthday In Hospital Finds Swelling Of Support Liberty Cancer Patient Who Spent 12th Birthday In Hospital Finds Swelling Of Support
Liberty Cancer Patient Who Spent 12th Birthday In Hospital Finds Swelling Of Support A 12-year-old boy from New York is once again fighting for his life after suffering a dangerous complication amid ongoing cancer treatment. Hudson, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month, was airlifted back to Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla on Wednesday, April 23, after developing a large blood clot on his brain, according to his family. The Sullivan County resident, from the town of Liberty, had only just returned home from a previous hospital stay, where he spent nearly three weeks undergoing testing, receiving multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and recovering from a serie…
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester A quick-thinking homeowner tried to stop a basement fire with a portable extinguisher Wednesday night, April 23—but the flames proved too much, prompting a full-scale response from firefighters, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at a two-story residence on Putnam Avenue, the Port Chester Fire Department said on Thursday, April 24. Crews arrived within one minute of dispatch to find smoke showing from the home and were met by the homeowner, who reported an active fire in the basement.  Before firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already attempted to f…
Suicidal Patients Turned Away Without Stabilizing At Westchester Medical Center, AG Says Suicidal Patients Turned Away Without Stabilizing At Westchester Medical Center, AG Says
Suicidal Patients Turned Away Without Stabilizing At Westchester Medical Center, AG Says Three major hospitals in the Hudson Valley have been slammed for putting psychiatric patients at risk by prematurely discharging them or denying them care altogether, the New York Attorney General’s Office announced in a landmark settlement that aims to bring major reforms to the region’s mental health services.   In an announcement on Monday, April 21, Attorney General Letitia James said that Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, and HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston will face sweeping changes after a state investigation f…
Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell
Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell As the Westchester community continues to grieve the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile, the Mount Pleasant Central School District will pay tribute to the beloved student and cheerleader with a special procession through her high school campus following her funeral mass on Thursday, March 13.  In accordance with the Gentile family’s wishes, the funeral procession will pass through Westlake High School and Middle School sometime before noon on Thursday, the Mount Pleasant Central School District announced earlier this week. Students, faculty, and staff—led by the Westlake Stu…
Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory
Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Following the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile of Hawthorne, her family is determined to honor her memory by helping other high school students who show the kindness she so often demonstrated.  Gia, who was born in White Plains on June 9, 2010, died on Sunday, March 9, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and selflessness, according to her obituary.  Gia was known for her warm heart, boundless energy, and unwavering kindness. Whether she was excelling in academics, cheering as a flyer on the Westlake Varsity Cheer Team, or participating in student council and servic…
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in Westchester, police said.  The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around 8:30 p.m., when the suspect approached a victim on foot near 10 Davenport Ave. in New Rochelle, the city's police department announced on Tuesday, March 4.  The suspect had a short conversation with the victim before taking out a handgun and stealing his cell phone and wallet, police said. The victim described the suspect as a Black male with dreadlocks and glasses. Officers quickly launched an investigation, de…
$25K Reward Offered Shooting Death Of Teen In Spring Valley Years Ago: FBI $25K Reward Offered Shooting Death Of Teen In Spring Valley Years Ago: FBI
$25K Reward Offered Shooting Death Of Teen In Spring Valley Years Ago: FBI The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Nicholas Jasiel in Rockland County.  Jasiel, a 2018 graduate of Clarkstown South High School from Nanuet, was shot on December 7, 2019, following a confrontation at the intersection of Dwight Avenue and Mallory Road in the Hillcrest section of Spring Valley, according to the Ramapo Police Department.  Officers found him lying on the ground at the scene. He was rushed to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, where he died two …
Teens Run From Serious Crash In Mamaroneck: 16-Year-Old Driver Nabbed, Police Say Teens Run From Serious Crash In Mamaroneck: 16-Year-Old Driver Nabbed, Police Say
Teens Run From Serious Crash In Mamaroneck: 16-Year-Old Driver Nabbed, Police Say A 16-year-old driver is facing charges after crashing into another vehicle in Westchester and injuring a woman before running away with several other young passengers, police said.   The crash happened on Monday, Jan. 27, just before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fenimore Road and Northup Avenue in Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Officers responding to a 911 call found two heavily damaged vehicles and a downed utility pole. A 43-year-old woman from Larchmont was rescued from one of the cars and taken to Westchester Medical …
Teen Shot In Newburgh: May Have Been Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say Teen Shot In Newburgh: May Have Been Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say
Teen Shot In Newburgh: May Have Been Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say Authorities are investigating whether or not a gunshot wound suffered by a 14-year-old boy in the Hudson Valley was self-inflicted following his contradictory account of events, police said. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 27, around 3 p.m., when City of Newburgh Police responded to a report of gunfire in the area of 175 Robinson Ave (Route 9W).  Officers arrived to find the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his groin. They immediately began life-saving measures before the boy was transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. He was later transferred to…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Westchester is taking a proactive step to ensure the safety of battery energy storage facilities with a proposed notification law, officials announced. The law, announced by County Executive Ken Jenkins at the Department of Emergency Services in Valhalla on Wednesday, Jan. 15, outlines notification requirements for municipalities to report new or modified battery energy storage facilities to the county.   This would allow the county to maintain up-to-date records and improve coordination for planning and emergency responses, officials said. "The bottom-line is we all need to be o…
18-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Teen On Boat In Croton-On-Hudson: Police 18-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Teen On Boat In Croton-On-Hudson: Police
18-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Teen On Boat In Croton-On-Hudson: Police An 18-year-old Putnam County man was apprehended following an investigation into the sexual assault of a teen reported at a Northern Westchester marina, police announced. Brewster resident Azgan Mataj was arrested on Monday, Jan. 13 in connection with an incident at the Half Moon Bay Marina in Croton-on-Hudson on Saturday, Nov. 2, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  According to the department, on the day of the incident, detectives were told of a sexual assault at the marina and advised the 15-year-old victim to go to Westchester Medic…
White Plains Girl’s Rare Cancer Fight Draws Love, Support White Plains Girl’s Rare Cancer Fight Draws Love, Support
White Plains Girl’s Rare Cancer Fight Draws Love, Support The family of a young Westchester girl diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer is certainly not facing this serious trial alone thanks to the help of their community.  White Plains resident Annabelle Herrmann experienced a life-changing event in early December when a troubling health issue led to the discovery of a tumor behind her left eye.  What began as double vision suspected to be caused by an internal stye quickly escalated after Annabelle’s symptoms worsened. Following a visit to an ophthalmologist, doctors determined her eyes were healthy but suspected an issue…
Longtime Religious Advisor To Ossining Fire Department Dies Longtime Religious Advisor To Ossining Fire Department Dies
Longtime Religious Advisor To Ossining Fire Department Dies Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a cherished religious advisor and firefighter who spent decades serving local fire departments and his community. Arthur "Artie" Klamka, a longtime chaplain and member of the Goldens Bridge Fire Department as well as other departments in the area, died at the age of 85 on Wednesday, Jan. 1, according to his obituary.  Klamka was known as the Jewish Chaplain of the Ossining Fire Department and also served the Croton Falls Fire Department as well, according to his obituary and the Goldens Bridge FD.  Known for his unwavering de…
Popular Tap Room To Change Ownership In Valhalla, Close For Renovations Popular Tap Room To Change Ownership In Valhalla, Close For Renovations
Popular Tap Room To Change Ownership In Valhalla, Close For Renovations A beloved Northern Westchester shop known for its artisanal olive oils, vinegar, and local flair is changing hands as it prepares for a new chapter in 2025. The Twisted Branch, located at 24 Broadway in Valhalla, has announced that it will soon be under new ownership as the Cozza and Cherico families pass the torch to the Galletti family starting Wednesday, Jan. 1, when it will close for renovations.  Known for its charming tap room featuring over 30 varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, along with a coffee bar and selection of local products, The Twisted Branch has become a s…
Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service
Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service A Northern Westchester community is mourning the sudden loss of veteran firefighter and Hudson Valley resident Christopher Johanson, who dedicated his life to service and his family.  Johanson, a 24-year veteran firefighter with the Lake Mohegan Fire Department, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 26, at his home in Cold Spring at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Johanson, badge number 61, joined the Lake Mohegan Fire Department in August 2000 and was most recently assigned to Station 2, the Jefferson Valley Firehouse.  In a memorial post on social media, t…
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When 'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When A Westchester holiday favorite is offering a magical-themed night featuring witches and songs from the hit musical "Wicked" just before New Year’s Eve.  Families looking for a festive way to celebrate the holidays can visit Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where a "Wicked Night" will take center stage on Monday, Dec. 30.  The special event will bring the beloved witches Elphaba and Glinda to life along the route, accompanied by hit songs from the iconic movie, which was adapted from the 2003 musical and was…
Update: Woman Injured After 4-Vehicle Crash That Caused Delays On I-684 In Lewisboro Update: Woman Injured After 4-Vehicle Crash That Caused Delays On I-684 In Lewisboro
Update: Woman Injured After 4-Vehicle Crash That Caused Delays On I-684 In Lewisboro A woman was hospitalized following a chain-reaction crash that left a car overturned in the middle of a Northern Westchester interstate and a truck on its side next to an embankment.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Nov. 26 just before 1:45 p.m., when four vehicles became involved in a collision on I-684 in Lewisboro, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  Earlier Report - Truck Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-684 In North Salem: Developing The incident began when a Peterbilt tractor-trailer driving south on I-684 near mile marker 20.2 unsafely changed lanes…
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Bedford Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Bedford
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Bedford A driver was hospitalized after crashing their car into a tree in Northern Westchester, starting a fire that stretched to surrounding brush. The crash happened in Bedford on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, when a vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree on Harris Road, according to the Bedford Fire Department.  The car ignited on impact, prompting a quick response from fire crews.  The driver was later rushed to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Meanwhile, crews worked to extinguish the blaze and surrounding brush fire.  A Class D fire extinguisher, which is specifically f…
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report Several hospitals in the Hudson Valley have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Five hospitals in Putnam and Westchester counties were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2024 report released on Friday, Nov. 15 by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. These included:  White Plains Hospital, White Plains; Phelps Hospital, Sleepy Hollow; New York-Presbyterian Westchester, Bronxville; Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco; Putnam Hospital, Carmel. The new …
Crash Update: Police ID Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Ramapo Roadway Crash Update: Police ID Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Ramapo Roadway
Crash Update: Police ID Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Ramapo Roadway Police have identified a Hudson Valley man who was struck and killed by two cars while crossing a roadway with another person. The incident occurred in Rockland County at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, at W. Maple Avenue and Kings Point in Ramapo. Related: 1 Killed, Another Injured After Being Hit While Crossing Ramapo Roadway According to Ramapo Police Sgt. Michael Anton, Chaim Chiment, age 70, of Monsey, was killed while crossing W. Maple Ave westbound with another person at the street corner when a vehicle traveling northbound struck both. Anton said that Chimemt was thrown into the…
Warning Issued After Sex Offender Found Frequenting Rye Public Library Warning Issued After Sex Offender Found Frequenting Rye Public Library
Warning Issued After Sex Offender Found Frequenting Rye Public Library A police department in Westchester is advising residents to be on high alert after a sex offender convicted of rape was found to be frequenting a public library in the county.  In an announcement on Thursday, Nov. 14, the City of Rye Police Department detailed an encounter at the Rye Public Library reported by two teenagers.  According to the department, on Wednesday, Nov, 13, the two teens encountered 29-year-old Wale Gai at the library. Detectives later interviewed him and found out he frequented the library.  Gai is a registered Level 2 sex offender who was convicted of t…
Man Shoots Father Dead In Front Of His Kids In Peekskill: Here's His Sentence Man Shoots Father Dead In Front Of His Kids In Peekskill: Here's His Sentence
Man Shoots Father Dead In Front Of His Kids In Peekskill: Here's His Sentence A 40-year-old man will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting a Hudson Valley father in front of his children in Northern Westchester. Peekskill resident Reginald McClure was sentenced on Thursday, Nov. 7 to 30 years in state prison in connection with the shooting death of Dutchess County resident Ernest Wilson of Poughkeepsie in May 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Nov 12. According to the DA's Office, just after 7:30 p.m. on May 21, 2023, Wilson, age 53, had been dropping off his child with their mother, McClure's girlfriend, at…
School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Valhalla School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Valhalla
School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Valhalla A busy road in the region was temporarily closed as crews battled a school bus fire.  The blaze happened on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 7 in Northern Westchester County when the bus caught on fire in Valhalla on Grasslands Road (Route 100), according to the Valhalla Fire Department. Luckily, no students were aboard the bus at the time and no injuries were reported. The blaze was quickly put out and the bus was removed from the road, the department said, adding that the roadway was then reopened to traffic. 
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating State Police have released the identities of two people from the region killed when their car hit the back of a tractor-trailer, closing the roadway for hours. Related: Traffic Alert: Route 17 Closed Due To Fatal Crash In Mamakating The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 11:55 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Dodge was traveling westbound on Route 17 near Exit 12 when it struck a 2010 Peterbilt tractor-trailer in the rear traveling in the same direction.  The driver…
Beloved Longtime Hawthorne Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 Beloved Longtime Hawthorne Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67
Beloved Longtime Hawthorne Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 A business in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a former employee who spent more than four decades leaving a large impact on people during something as routine as a hardware store visit.  Pleasantville resident Cindy Hite, who spent more than 40 years working at Berger Hardware in Hawthorne, died on Monday, Oct. 14 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in White Plains in 1957, Hite graduated from Westlake High School in Thornwood in 1975 before going on to earn her associate's degree at Westchester Community College in Valhalla.&n…
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Although those shopping for a home in the Hudson Valley finally have more inventory to choose from, this has not decreased prices, according to a new report.  According to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Tuesday, Oct. 8, real estate markets in the three counties are experiencing an increase in available listings, the first major shift in more than three years.  This follows an extended period of reduced inventory as a result of high demand, the report said. According to the report, listings in Westchester increased by an average…
Child Airlifted After Fall On Field Trip In Beacon Child Airlifted After Fall On Field Trip In Beacon
Child Airlifted After Fall On Field Trip In Beacon A child was airlifted to the hospital after being seriously injured during a fall on a school field trip in the region. The incident happened at about 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in Dutchess County at the Mount Beacon Trail head. Initial updates from the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response 911 Center (DCDER) indicated that the school personnel had administered first aid and were attempting to assist the patient down the mountain, according to information provided by the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Subsequent updates from DCDER noted that the patient was no longer able t…
Driver Hospitalized After Car Snaps Poles In Mount Kisco Driver Hospitalized After Car Snaps Poles In Mount Kisco
Driver Hospitalized After Car Snaps Poles In Mount Kisco A driver was taken to a hospital following a crash in Northern Westchester that left two utility poles snapped.  The crash happened on Friday, Oct. 4 just before 8:30 p.m., when a vehicle hit two poles on Route 133 in Mount Kisco near the intersection with Crow Hill Road, according to Independent Fire Co. #13 of the Mount Kisco Fire Department.  Arriving first responders found that the crash had knocked over two poles, leaving wires dangerously close to the roadway.  The driver was soon taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla by the Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance Co…