Westchester

Bronx Veterinarian Charged With Dumping Bags Of Dead Animals On Highway

Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Westchester Crime, Dead Animals Found, Bronx Veterinarian, Bags of Dead Animals, Aspca, Westchester, Andrew Manesis, NY Crime, New York News

A Bronx veterinarian has been charged with illegally disposing over 30 bags of euthanized animals along a Westchester highway. Andrew Manesis was ...

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No Charges In The Fatal Shooting Of Former Marine

Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: White Plains, Kenneth-Chamberlain-Sr-Kenneth-Chamberlain, Westchester Grand Jury, Anthony-Carelli, Westchester, Cop Killed Marine, Former Marine Kenneth Chamberlain, NY Crime, New York News

The officer who shot and killed 68-year old Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. in his own apartment was cleared of all criminal charges on Thursday. Westches...

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WATCH: 30 Dead Animals Found In Bags Along Highway

Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Animal Hoarding, Westchester, Dead Dogs Found, Hutchinson Parkway, NY Crime, Ny News, Animal Abuse, New York News

The bodies of 30 dead animals were discovered along the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester. Transportation officials found the disturbing rem...

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Four Months Later, Police Killing Of Former Marine Goes To Grand Jury

Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Ny News, Trayvon Martin, Westchester, Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. Kenneth Chamberlain, White Plains-New York, New York News, White Plains Police, Video, New York News

Former Marine Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. was shot and killed by White Plains police on November 19th. Police, who were responding to a medical alert syst...

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Portuguese Kitchen Fun in Westchester

Jeanine Barone | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Westchester, Tastings, Portugal, Restaurants, New York City, Slidepollajax, Anthony Goncalves, 42 Restaurant, White Plains-New York, Food News
Jeanine Barone

Chefs get their inspiration from so many sources. And Anthony Goncalves is now taking his inspiration from chefs who hail from the country of his heritage, Portugal.

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A-Sides With Jon Chattman: Board the Gary Clark, Jr. Train

Jon Chattman | Posted 02.19.2012

Read More: Alicia Keys, A-Sides, Paul McCartney, Gary Clark Jr., A-Sides With Jon Chattman, Westchester, Music School, Guitar God, Guitar, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stone, Gary Clark Jr, Bright Lights, Video, Culture News
Jon Chattman

With just an EP to his credit, the Texan has already received praise from everyone from Eric Clapton to Alicia Keys, and Rolling Stone recently singled him out as one of five shredders to watch under 40.

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The Faithful Shopper: Fall into Fitness

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 12.17.2011

Read More: Clothing, Halloween, Women's Tennis, Skating, Rock-Climbing Shoes, Camping Equipment, Paragon, Rei, Lexington Avenue, Bowling Balls, Fitness and Exercise, Sports Authority, Resistance Equipment, Faith Hope Consolo, Yoga, October, Kayaks, Metro Bicycles, Surfing, The North Face, Lafayette Street, Broadway, Stretch Trianing, Avenue of the Americas, Snowboarding, The Shops at Columbus Circle, New York, Sports, Wooster Street, New York City Marathon, ING New York City Marathon, Eastern Mountain Sports, Outdoorsman, The Running Company, Basketball Hoops, Super Runners Shop, Venus Williams, Sid's Bikes. JackRabbit, October Surprise, Patagonia, Gap, Serena Williams, Tennis, Elliptical Machines, Treadmills, Mason's Tennis Mart, Hockey Sticks, Vibration Training, Modell's, Fitness, Uggs, Hikers, The Running Gallery, Nike, Athleta, Columbus Avenue, Westchester, Physical Fitness, Pilates, Cycling, New York City, Skiing, New York Road Runners Club, Golfsmith, Camping, Upper West Side, Ice Skates, Gymsource, New York News
Faith Hope Consolo

For fashionistas, October means that we only have a few more weeks to get into shape for those holiday parties! New York has any number of shops to equip you properly for your sport of choice.

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"Open Letter"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Stamford Advocate, Daughter, Chicago, Humor, Jamie Dimon, Underwriters, Home, Boxer Shorts, House, Income Tax, JPMorgan Chase, Wedding, Wife, Loan Officer, Maine, Appraisal, Banking, Bank, New York Times, Refinancing, Long Island, Amazon, Stamford, Comedy News
Jerry Zezima

Jamie Dimon President and CEO JPMorgan Chase Dear Mr. Dimon: I'm Jerry Zezima. The name probably doesn't mean much to you (it doesn't mean much to ...

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Westchester Mayor: I Never Assaulted Wife; She Attacked Me

AP | JIM FITZGERALD | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Adam Bradley, Westchester Mayor, Westchester, White Plains, Ny News, Domestic Abuse, New York News

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The mayor of this New York suburb testified Tuesday at his domestic violence trial that he never assaulted his wife and tha...

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Anthony Goncalves' High-Concept Tapas

Josh Ozersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: White Plains, New York, Anthony Goncalves, 42, Westchester, Josh Ozersky, Tapas, Bellota, Food News
Josh Ozersky

Up in White Plains at the top of a tower sits Anthony Goncalves' restaurant, 42, with its tapas bar, Bellota. Westchester doesn't get much love from the food media here in the NYC.

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NY Jeweler Accused Of Burning Up Wife Is Convicted

AP | JIM FITZGERALD | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Murder, Westchester, Donald Trump, Jeweler, Crime, Ny News, New York News

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 68-year-old jeweler whose clients have included Donald Trump and Yoko Ono was convicted Wednesday of murdering his wife b...

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Best Places To Trick-Or-Treat In Los Angeles

Zillow Blog | Whitney Tyner | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: La Real Estate, Zillow, Hancock Park, Venice, Westchester, Beverly Hills, Studio City, Slidepollajax, Trick-or-Treat, Los Angeles News

All text courtesy of Zillow. By Whitney Tyner There are an abundance of haunted celebrity homes in the greater Los Angeles area, so it is only ...

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An Open Letter to the Electorate: You Have a Choice

Anna Sterne | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Andrew Cuomo, Democratic Primary, New York State Assembly, New York, Anna Sterne, Richard Brodsky, New York News
Anna Sterne

On September 14, Democrats of the 92nd District have a once in a generation chance to vote for change and reform. Richard Brodsky's seat is empty for the first time in 28 years.

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What's In a (Horse's) Name? Maybe a Grand for Someone

Joe Favorito | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Yonkers-Raceway, Newscorp, Yonkers, Westchester, Horse Racing, Sports Marketing, Casino-Gambling, Governor Patterson, New York News
Joe Favorito

Yonkers Raceway, one old time track that has always been known for innovation, is still finding ways to pull in bodies and garner some good old fashioned horse sense publicity.

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Small Town Parade Has Big Place in Local Hearts

Kate Kelly | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, First Responders, Fleet Week, Memorial Day Parade, Military, New York, Politics News
Kate Kelly

Each year Larchmont--a suburban community in Westchester, New York, measuring only one square mile--celebrates Memorial Day with a parade on the Thurs...

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Toyota Prius Crash Driver Was On Her Way To Get Gas Pedal Checked Out

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Gas Pedal, Toyota Prius Recall, Westchester, Brakes, Toyota Recall, Toyota Prius Crash, Toyota Prius, Video, New York News

HARRISON, N.Y. — Police say a New York woman who claimed her Toyota Prius accelerated on its own was on her way to have its gas pedal checked at...

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Bob Cohen Seeks a Non Partisan Approach

David A. Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, New York State Senate, Westchester County, Suzi Oppenheimer, Bob Cohen, Scarsdale, New York News
David A. Singer

In one of the races that will determine if the GOP retakes control of the New York State Senate, Scarsdale resident Bob Cohen has been chosen to challenge Democratic veteran Suzi Oppenheimer.

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Author Joseph Yannai Faces Sex Slavery Charges

The Journal News | Jonathan Bandler | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Pound Ridge, Sex Slavery, Books, Joseph Yannai, Sex Slaves, New York, Authors, Sex Trafficking, Joseph Yannai Failing to Pay Them and Forcing Some Into Sexual Slavery, Joseph Yannai Could Face Up to 15 Years in Prison, Books News

Charges have been upgraded against a Pound Ridge author accused of luring foreign women to jobs at his home, failing to pay them and forcing some into...

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Joseph Yannai INDICTED: Writer Charged With Luring, Sexually Abusing Personal Assistants

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Joseph Yannai Indicted, Sexual Abuse, Joseph Yannai, The International Who's Who of Chefs 2004-2005, Joseph Yannai Writer, New York News

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A suburban New York City writer who offered jobs to women from Hungary, France and Brazil has been accused of sexually abus...

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Peeksill Mayor Upset Over 'SNL' Sketch

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Peekskill, Snl, Snl Sketch, Mayor Mary Foster, Saturday Night Live, David Paterson, New York News

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — A suburban New York mayor wants to correct the record after "Saturday Night Live" made fun of her city. First, Peekskill isn'...

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An Author's Love Letter To Selma's Book Group

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 12.09.2011

Read More: Friend, Reader, Women, The Friendship Doctor, Relationships, Author, Books, Best Friends Forever, Conference Call, Writer, Westchester, Reading Group, Irene S. Levine, Friendship, Internet, Living, Florida, Skype, Book Group, Broward, Hollywood, Books News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

Dear Cousin Sel, It was so much fun chatting with your fourth-Thursday-of the-month book group over the squawk box last week. Every author is thri...

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What Role Did Bruce Ratner's Company Play in the Ridge Hill Indictments?


Daniel Goldstein | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Yonkers, Brooklyn, Ridge Hill, Atlantic Yards, Charles Hynes, Esdc, Edc, Andrew Cuomo, Bribery, Zehy Jereis, Bruce Ratner, Preet Bharara, Sandy Annabi, Janet DiFiore, Indictments, New York News
Daniel Goldstein

When is Attorney General Cuomo going to investigate the wrongdoing in Yonkers and Forest City Ratner's role in it? Smoke in Yonkers could signal a fire in Brooklyn.

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Joe Girardi, Yankees Manager, Helps Crash Victim En Route From Series Win

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New York Yankees, 2009 World Series, Joe Girardi Car Crash, Joe Girardi Help, Westchester County, Westchester, Joe Girardi Crash Victim, Joe Girardi, New York, New York City, Joe Girardi's World Series Reaction, Girardi Crash, Joe Girardi Helps Crash Victim, New York News

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. — Yankees manager Joe Girardi capped off a victorious evening by helping a car crash victim in suburban New York. Police say ...

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Invasion of the Hyperlocals

David A. Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Tim Armstrong, Hudson Valley, Aol, Westchester County Hyperlocal, Patch, Hyperlocal, Scarsdale, Westchester-Eye, scarsdale10583, New York News
David A. Singer

What's the current news and journalistic landscape like today in Westchester? Here's a quick and non-exhaustive rundown.

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For Love of Life

Liz Neumark | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Plaza Grand Ballroom, Martha Stewart Weddings, El Museo Del Barrio, Caramoor, Westchester, New York News
Liz Neumark

In the scheme of things that are deemed important -- news that makes the front page -- it is never about a day at the farm, or the joy that comes from working together.

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