Westchester County

Drugged Driving Charges To Stand Against Kerry Kennedy

A judge in Westchester County on Tuesday refused to dismiss a drugged-driving case against Kerry Kennedy – the daughter of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and the ex-wife of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

2013/05/21

The Tappan Zee Bridge is seen from Tarrytown - Feb. 5, 2013 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Former Assemblyman: New Tappan Zee Bridge Will Mean Major Toll Hikes

No toll hike is planned for the Tappan Zee Bridge next year, but a former state assemblyman from Westchester County said the move is only delaying the inevitable..

2013/05/12

The new Rye Playland boardwalk (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Superstorm Sandy-Ravaged Rye Playland Reopens

Rye Playland opened for the season Saturday, more than six months after Superstorm Sandy nearly destroyed it.

2013/05/11

The Gadsden flag is causing quite an uproar in New Rochelle, N.Y. (Photo: CBS 2)

Veterans Fight To See Flag Returned To New Rochelle Armory Building

A Westchester County veterans group was not staying quiet this week over the removal of a flag at the New Rochelle armory.

2013/04/27

A motorcycle sits in front of a New York City home. (Credit: CBS 2)

5th Annual Hogs For Hope Motorcycle Run To Benefit Children’s Charity

The Fifth Annual Hogs for Hope motorcycle run will be held this weekend in Westchester County, all to benefit the Ronald McDonald House charity.

2013/04/27

Westchester Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexually Abusing Five Minors

Richard Dinizo, 58, of Cortland Manor was arrested Thursday morning and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and transporting child pornography.

2013/04/25

Stephen Katz (credit: assembly.state.ny.us)

New York State Assemblyman’s Marijuana Charge Dismissed

The lawyer for Assemblyman Stephen Katz (R-Westchester/Putnam) says there were difficulties in proving he had marijuana when he was stopped March 12 on the state Thruway near Albany.

2013/04/25

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino (file / credit: Westchester County)

Westchester County Exec Agrees To Sign Fair Housing Bill If It Passes Legislature

Under the threat of a federal contempt citation, Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino agreed Wednesday to sign the fair housing bill he vetoed in 2010 if the county Legislature passes it again.

2013/04/24

Possible Contempt Charges For Westchester County Exec Over Fair Housing Settlement

Prosecutors say County Executive Rob Astorino is violating one of the terms of a 2009 settlement of a desegregation lawsuit.

2013/04/23

New York State Thruway in South Nyack, just beyond Exit 10 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Could Change Where Tolls Are Collected

South Nyack Mayor Bonnie Christian told WCBS 880 reporter Paul Murnane that the current scheme to throw a system of E-ZPass gear in a steel gantry over the Westchester bound lanes at Exit 10 on I-287 is unacceptable.

2013/04/11

Westchester County Exective Rob Astorino - File / Photo: Westchester County

Westchester County Exec Accuses Feds Of ‘Extortion’ Over Fair Housing Dispute

The Department of Housing and Urban Development warned the county last month that it would lose $7.4 million on April 25 unless it complies with a demand stemming from the 2009 settlement of a desegregation lawsuit against the county.

2013/04/10

Experts: Medical ‘Tsunami’ Will Lead To Hospital Closings In Westchester

Medical professionals in Westchester County were warning the public to brace for impact Wednesday night, as hospital closings and longer ambulance rides are apparently in our future.

2013/04/10

It’s County Vs. State Over Fallen Highway Sign In Harrison

A large road sign came down like a guillotine on Tuesday in Harrison and it’s amazing that it didn’t slice into a car and hurt someone.

2013/04/10

Silvio Raul Illescas (credit: Westchester County District Attorney's Office)

DA: Elmford Man Indicted For Violent Sex Assaults In Westchester

Silvio Raul Illescas was arraigned on 28 charges including predatory sexual assault, attempted murder, rape, unlawful imprisonment, robbery and other charges.

2013/04/09

Sleepy Hollow Man Accused Of Strangling Wife Is Indicted

Christopher Howson, 49, was arraigned Monday on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree strangulation, Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced.

2013/04/08

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