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Police & Fire

Spring Valley Teen Arraigned On Charges After Fatal Robbery SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A Spring Valley teenager has been arraigned this week after the robbery and fatal beating of another teen, according to News 12 Westchester. As previously reported in the Daily Voice, Jiwan Coleman, 16, allegedly beat 18-year-old Ruben Suchite Torres with a rock repeatedly before robbing him on June 26, according to News 12 Westchester. Torres died six days later from his injuries. Coleman could face 25 years to life if convicted and is being held on $3.5 million bail, according to News 12 Westchester. Click here to read the full story at News 12 Westchester.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/14/2016

Police & Fire

'Pokémon Go' App Cited As Cause Of Upstate Crash Police are saying an upstate driver crashed into a tree while playing the new popular smart phone game Pokémon Go and warn others to exercise caution while playing, according to multiple reports. The 28-year-old Cayuga County man was lucky to come out free of injury and officials urge against playing the game while operating any vehicle from a car to a bike, according to the Auburn Citizen. Another common issue with the game is trespassing, as the app reminds players while loading, be aware of your surroundings and in a well-lit area while playing. Click here to read Auburn Citizen story.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

Police & Fire

Guest Robbed At Gunpoint At Yonkers Motel YONKERS, N.Y. -- A man was robbed at gunpoint of $3,000 at Yonkers Gateway Motel in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 12, according to News 12. The victim was taken to the hospital but his condition is unknown. Detectives are looking at surveillance video and ask anyone with information to contact Yonkers police at (914) 377-7900. Click here to read the full story at News 12.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

Neighbors

New Rochelle Boys And Girls Club Summer Camp Names Week 1 Top Campers NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Week one of summer camp is finished at New Rochelle Boys and Girls Club. To mark that, the camp celebrated with end-of-the-week camper awards. Each age group selected their campers of the week: Age 6: Allison Age 7: Jonyce Ludvig Age 8: Nadine El-DawlaDe Age 9: Destiny McNeil Age 10: Keira Reyes Ages 11-14: Kira There were also staff members of the week, including Renny and Frances, who took their whole group to the top of Bear Mountain.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

Events

Yonkers Salutes Veterans During Friday Night Concert YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers veterans received a special salute on Friday.The Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Business Improvement District and the city Department of Veterans Services hosted a salute to veterans from 6:30-8 p.m. as part of the Free Friday Night Jazz, Blues and More Concert Series. This year’s performer was Butch Barbella and the Streets of the Bronx Band. “Each year, we have a special evening of our summer series to honor our local veterans. We must always remember and honor those who served our country and remain such an important part of our city,” said Daniel Lipka, executive…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

Police & Fire

Neighbors Help Contain Early Morning Fire In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Residents of Clark Street in Yonkers woke up to a fire Wednesday morning, according to FiOS 1 News. Yonkers Police received a call at 4:30 a.m. for a structure fire. The residents all got out of the home safely and the house itself made it out mostly unscathed, according to FiOS 1 News. It took officials a half hour to combat the flames, with the help of neighbors, reported FiOS 1 News. The fire ultimately tore a hole in the roof and melted away the siding, according to FiOS 1 News. Click here to read the full story at FiOS 1 News.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

Police & Fire

Dover Man Charged With DWI After Crash In Millbrook MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- New York State Police have charged a Poughkeepsie man with driving while intoxicated after an accident in Millbrook, according to authorities. Mario A. Ba Xol, 27, of Dover, is facing a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated, police said. Ba Xol was involved in a single-car collision, and when police arrived at the scene on Bangall Road, they discovered he was intoxicated at the time of the crash, according to police. Ba Xol had a blood alcohol content of 0.19 percent, police said. The defendant was issued traffic tickets ordering him to appear in Washington Town…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

News

United Way Of Dutchess Earns Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. “It’s important our donors trust that we’re using their donations wisely to accomplish our mission to help build a stronger, healthier community,” said Jeannie Montano, President and CEO of United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. “Our four-star Charity Navigator rating demonstrates to our supporters our good governance and financial accountability.” Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the …

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Find Stolen Motorcycle In Monsey RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A Ramapo sergeant found a stolen motorcycle while patrolling a Monsey shopping center The officer first observed the motorcycle because it was operating with violations. After stopping the motorcycle and investigating further it was determined that the vehicle was stolen. The 20-year-old operator from Monsey was charged with criminal possession of stolen property. On July 12, Ramapo Police handled 141 calls, including: 13 alarm activations, 12 medical emergencies, one fire, and six arrests for charges including criminal possession of stolen property, a bench warrant, and v…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

Business

Poughkeepsie Welcomes Slew Of New Eateries POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Four major restaurant chains have announced plans to open their first Dutchess County locations in Poughkeepsie, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Scheduled to open this year are Golden Corral, Tilted Kilt, Texas Roadhouse and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Golden Corral is looking at a late summer target to open, with Tilted Kilt and Texas Roadhouse following in the fall. Popeyes has no specific date but is scheduled for 2016, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Three of the four offerings will be along Route 9 with the outlier, Popeyes, slated for the eastbound a…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/13/2016

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