Blade will provide helicopter services connecting Manhattan and Westchester
Starting on Black Friday, commuters will have the option of traveling by helicopter from Westchester to Midtown Manhattan, as announced by helicopter dispatch platform Blade. The flights are set to commence on November 28, connecting the Westchester County Airport to the Blade Lounge West helipad on West 30th Street. This initial launch will focus on […]
Emergency declared in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County as nor’easter hits the region
A state of emergency has been declared for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County due to a severe northeastern storm that brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding over the weekend. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Sunday evening, stating, “In light of the ongoing nor’easter, we’re declaring a state of […]
Cameron Young from Westchester fulfilling his Ryder Cup dream
Cameron Young to Make History at Ryder Cup Cameron Young is set to make waves at Beth Page Black as a member of Team USA at next month’s Ryder Cup, a notable event especially since he made history there even before his professional career took off. At just 28 years old, Young, who attended Fordham […]
Debate among New Yorkers about the start of Upstate, with angry Westchester residents insisting ‘not here’
The debate over where “upstate” New York begins has been ongoing among residents for years. Many in Westchester County often joke about being on the “top” side of this imaginary line, known for their lighter skin tones. A recent visit to Yonkers, located at the edge of the Bronx, aimed to explore local opinions about […]
Two masked individuals armed with guns steal $75,000 worth of jewelry from a homeowner in Westchester.
In the early hours of Saturday, two masked gunmen invaded a home in New Rochelle, making off with nearly $2 million in cash and jewels. The incident occurred around 1:25 AM when a 25-year-old man was returning to his 3,000-square-foot mansion on Kewanney Road, according to local police. The suspects, armed with semi-automatic handguns, attacked […]
AOC’s childhood nickname from Westchester reemerges as her claims of being a ‘Bronx girl’ are dismissed.
Ocasio-Cortez’s Childhood Remembered Amidst Bronx Claims Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s childhood nickname, “Sandy,” has come back into focus as scrutiny arises over her assertions of being a “Bronx Girl.” This comes as both left and right factions engage with these claims. Ocasio-Cortez, who grew up in Westchester County, was known for her academic excellence in Yorktown […]
Trump throws weight behind GOP candidate in Westchester County special election
President Trump threw weight behind GOP candidates on Tuesday in the Westchester County Enforcer's special election set, blowing up Democrats in the Big Apple suburbs, “protecting” criminal immigrants. The president resigned deputy county executive Ken Jenkins against Republican challenger Christine Scarti on Monday afternoon, and then resigned George Latimer's remaining term. To close, he injected […]
NY Westchester Greenburgh-Graham superintendent Oliver Levy and Surendra Kumar allegedly swiped $50K from at-risk students
Prosecutors say two Westchester County school leaders stole $50,000 meant for at-risk students and spent it on private school tuition, luxury handbags and other gaudy items for relatives. be done. The Westchester District Attorney's Office says Oliver Levy, now the former superintendent of the Greenberg-Graham Union Free School District, and Surendra Kumar, a former security […]
Conviction of NFL lineman’s father Jeffrey Koonce vacated by Westchester County DA
The father of an NFL lineman had his 1983 armed robbery conviction vacated Friday in Westchester County, but an investigation found misconduct on the part of the detectives who investigated the case. Jeffrey Koonce, 67, smiled in court as Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Roca agreed to throw out a decades-old conviction stemming from an […]
1 dead after small plane crashes along Westchester highway near county airport
A small plane crashed on a freeway in New York City's northern suburbs Thursday night, killing one person shortly after the pilot reported engine trouble, officials said. The plane crashed into the median of Interstate 684 in Harrison near the Westchester County Airport around 7 p.m., New York State Police said. Police said there were […]