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Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police
Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of stealing a family heirloom from her employer’s home in Westchester County, NY — a ring that police said was later melted down before it could be recovered.  Fairfield County resident Joise Cabral-Rosa, 30, of Bethel, was arrested on Thursday, April 2, following an investigation into missing jewelry reported earlier this year, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to police, the case began on March 12, when a Rye resident reported that a ring, described as a family heirloom passed down through generations, had gone missing.&n…
Man Strips Down, Tries Swimming Across Rye Harbor At Night, Gets Stuck: Police Man Strips Down, Tries Swimming Across Rye Harbor At Night, Gets Stuck: Police
Man Strips Down, Tries Swimming Across Rye Harbor At Night, Gets Stuck: Police A 51-year-old man was rescued late Friday, Aug. 29, after stripping down and then announcing he was going to swim from a luxurious Westchester shore club to his house across the harbor but needed a police rescue, authorities said. City of Rye Police were called to the Shenrock Shore Club at 475 Stuyvesant Ave., in Rye, around 11 p.m. after witnesses reported the man — identified as Kenneth Niejadlik — had stripped off his clothes and announced he was going to swim to his house on Hix Avenue, according to a department press release. When officers arrived, witnesses said Niejadlik had not bee…
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List The richest suburbs in America have been named — and the East Coast is cleaning up. A new GOBankingRates report finds that New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia communities are holding their own (and then some) among the country’s priciest and most prosperous addresses. For the second year in a row, Scarsdale, NY wore the crown. The leafy Westchester enclave boasts an average household income of $601,193 in 2023 — up 2.2 percent from the year before — and home values pushing past $1.2 million. Not far behind was Rye, NY, where the average household brings in $421,259 an…
2 Teens Steal Over $100 Worth Of Merchandise From CVS In Rye: Police 2 Teens Steal Over $100 Worth Of Merchandise From CVS In Rye: Police
2 Teens Steal Over $100 Worth Of Merchandise From CVS In Rye: Police Two Brooklyn teenagers were arrested after allegedly shoplifting from a CVS in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, Aug. 15, when officers from the City of Rye Police Department responded to CVS at 1121 Boston Post Rd. for a reported theft.  An investigation determined that 18-year-old Rasheen A. Coswell and a 16-year-old male entered the store and stole merchandise worth $108.67, passing all points of purchase without paying, according to police. An investigation determined that 18-year-old Rasheen A. Coswell and a 16-year-old male entered the store and st…
Here’s Where You Can Swim Late (And Cheap) In Westchester As Temps Hit 103° Here’s Where You Can Swim Late (And Cheap) In Westchester As Temps Hit 103°
Here’s Where You Can Swim Late (And Cheap) In Westchester As Temps Hit 103° As temperatures soar across the Hudson Valley, Westchester County is keeping its pools and beaches open later to help residents cool off. A heat advisory is in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, for Westchester County, with heat index values expected to reach up to 103°, according to the National Weather Service. An Air Quality Alert is also in effect Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with health officials urging residents to limit strenuous outdoor activity. In response to the extreme heat, Westchester officials announced that county-run swimming areas will stay open an extra hour…
Car Flips On Roof In Rye Crash: Driver, Passenger Walk Away Unharmed Car Flips On Roof In Rye Crash: Driver, Passenger Walk Away Unharmed
Car Flips On Roof In Rye Crash: Driver, Passenger Walk Away Unharmed Two people escaped injury after a dramatic single-car crash in Westchester that left a car on its roof.  The crash happened on Friday night, July 25, when a vehicle overturned in a wooded area on Purchase Street in Rye at the Harrison town line, the City of Rye Police Department said.  Despite the severity of the crash, both occupants walked away without injuries, police said. Photos shared by the department show sparks flying from the initial impact and responders using a crane to lift the vehicle from the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released. Police did not indi…
Scarsdale, Rye Ranked As America’s Wealthiest Suburbs For 2025, New Report Says Scarsdale, Rye Ranked As America’s Wealthiest Suburbs For 2025, New Report Says
Scarsdale, Rye Ranked As America’s Wealthiest Suburbs For 2025, New Report Says Two Westchester County communities have once again topped the list of America’s richest suburbs, according to a new report from GoBankingRates.   The annual "America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs in 2025" rankings by GoBankingRates list Scarsdale as the wealthiest suburb in the nation for the second year in a row, using data from the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Zillow to determine rankings based on household income and housing values. The No. 2 spot was also taken by Westchester, as Rye took the spot and cemented the region’s status as one of the weal…
Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches
Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches Several beaches in Westchester have been shut down due to water contamination caused by heavy rainfall, health officials said. The Westchester County Health Department closed beaches in Rye, Mamaroneck, and New Rochelle on Tuesday, July 15, after 3.38 inches of rain fell in the 24 hours beforehand, leading to runoff and possible bacterial pollution near drainage outfalls.  Beaches affected include: New Rochelle – Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, Surf Club on the Sound; Mamaroneck – Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck Be…
Repeat Offender Almost Hits Patrol Car, Gets DWI Charge In Rye: Police Repeat Offender Almost Hits Patrol Car, Gets DWI Charge In Rye: Police
Repeat Offender Almost Hits Patrol Car, Gets DWI Charge In Rye: Police A man with prior DWI convictions is facing felony charges after allegedly pulling out in front of a marked police vehicle while intoxicated in Westchester, authorities said. The incident happened around 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, when a City of Rye Police Department sergeant was driving east on Locust Avenue near Theodore Fremd Avenue, according to the department.  According to police, a 2014 Nissan Sentra suddenly pulled out from a parked position directly in front of the sergeant’s patrol car, prompting a traffic stop.  The driver, identified as Mario R. Monroy, age 45, o…
Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches
Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches Multiple beaches in Westchester County were closed Wednesday, July 9, due to potential bacterial contamination following recent rainfall, health officials announced. The Westchester County Health Department said 0.67 inches of rain fell over the past 24 hours, prompting a preemptive closure of beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye on Wednesday.  The following locations are affected: New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and Surf Club on the Sound; Mamaroneck: Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, and&n…
Lightning Strike Kills Osprey In Rye, Injures Another Lightning Strike Kills Osprey In Rye, Injures Another
Lightning Strike Kills Osprey In Rye, Injures Another A pair of ospreys nesting in a Westchester neighborhood were struck by lightning, leaving one dead and the other injured, police said.  The incident was reported to officers at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9 on Kirby Lane in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department. Officers responded after receiving a call about the birds being hit during a storm. One of the ospreys was killed by the strike, police said. The surviving bird was rescued with the help of wildlife specialist Jim Horton of Quality Pro Pest and Wildlife Services. It was safely transported to Green Chimney…
Man Attacks Girlfriend, Flees To Rye Train Station: Police Man Attacks Girlfriend, Flees To Rye Train Station: Police
Man Attacks Girlfriend, Flees To Rye Train Station: Police A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and fleeing to a nearby train station in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, July 3, around 1:20 p.m. at a home on Chestnut Street in the City of Rye, according to the Rye Police Department. There, officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute. At the scene, the victim told police her boyfriend had attacked her and then fled toward the Rye Train Station.  Officers located the suspect at the train station minutes later and took him into custody without incident.  The suspect, identi…
Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report
Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report Despite higher mortgage rates and tight inventory, the real estate market across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties showed continued strength in the second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Houlihan Lawrence. In Westchester County, luxury homes priced above $2 million remained in high demand, especially in towns with strong transportation access and updated interiors. Many well-priced properties attracted multiple offers, and buyers continued to act quickly, the brokerage said in its new Houlihan Lawrence Q2 2025 Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Market Report…
Rollover Crash Injures 6 In Rye: Teen Driver Charged With DWI, Police Say Rollover Crash Injures 6 In Rye: Teen Driver Charged With DWI, Police Say
Rollover Crash Injures 6 In Rye: Teen Driver Charged With DWI, Police Say A 19-year-old man is facing drunk driving charges after flipping an SUV carrying six people in Westchester on Independence Day, police said. The crash happened around the early morning hours of Friday, July 4, at the intersection of Boston Post Road (Route 1) and Bradford Avenue in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department said on Saturday, July 5.  Officers responded to the scene and found a 2010 Acura MDX flipped onto its roof in the southbound lane. All six occupants, ages 18 and 19, had gotten out of the vehicle and reported only minor injuries. They were transported to Westchester Me…
$21M Lifeline Going To Storm-Struck Westchester Towns For Flood Relief: Hochul $21M Lifeline Going To Storm-Struck Westchester Towns For Flood Relief: Hochul
$21M Lifeline Going To Storm-Struck Westchester Towns For Flood Relief: Hochul A flood-prone Westchester area battered by past storms is getting a $21 million state-funded fix, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The money, part of New York’s $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act, will go toward storm-proofing infrastructure in Rye and Rye Brook along the Blind Brook, a waterway that swells with devastating force during heavy rain events, including Hurricane Ida.   Key upgrades include replacing two undersized, flood-vulnerable county-owned bridges on Playland Parkway and Oakland Avenue with larger spans that can handle increased water flow. The state will a…
Mysterious Spill In LI Sound Prompts Investigation In Port Chester Mysterious Spill In LI Sound Prompts Investigation In Port Chester
Mysterious Spill In LI Sound Prompts Investigation In Port Chester A visible substance spotted on the surface of Long Island Sound triggered an emergency response in a Westchester village.   The incident happened around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, when the US Coast Guard alerted the Port Chester Fire Department to a possible spill in the Byram River section of Long Island Sound, according to the department.  Rescue crews soon began investigating and found the substance floating on the water. With help from the Rye Police Department, responders worked to find out the size of the spill and identify where it came from.  The findings wer…
Road Rage: Man Pulls Pellet Gun On Driver, Throws It Near Sidewalk In Rye, Police Say Road Rage: Man Pulls Pellet Gun On Driver, Throws It Near Sidewalk In Rye, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Pulls Pellet Gun On Driver, Throws It Near Sidewalk In Rye, Police Say A 63-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at another driver during a road rage incident in Westchester, police said. The incident happened around noon on Thursday, June 19, near the entrance to the Rye Golf Club on Boston Post Road, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  A driver told police that another motorist stopped his vehicle in front of him, prompting the victim to honk his horn. That’s when the suspect allegedly pointed what appeared to be a black handgun at him, according to the department. The victim recorded the suspect’s license plat…
Man Caught After Doing Donuts On Rec Center Lawn In Rye: Police Man Caught After Doing Donuts On Rec Center Lawn In Rye: Police
Man Caught After Doing Donuts On Rec Center Lawn In Rye: Police A 45-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly tearing up the lawn at a Westchester County recreation center by doing donuts with his vehicle, police said. The incident happened around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, when Rye Police received multiple calls about a black Hummer H3 spinning out on the grass in front of the main building at 281 Midland Ave., the City of Rye Police Department announced on Sunday, June 15.  Responding officers found the vehicle and investigated the damage caused to the grounds. The driver, identified as James D. Wilson, age 45, of New Roche…
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says If you're looking for peace of mind in New York, the Hudson Valley might be the place to be. According to a new report by Safewise, several communities in the region were ranked among the 10 safest cities in the state for 2025 based on FBI crime data. The list includes: Bedford in Westchester County, ranked at No. 1: Carmel in Putnam County, ranked at No. 2; Rye in Westchester County, ranked at No. 3; Hyde Park in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 5;  East Fishkill in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 6; Scarsdale in Westchester County, ranked at No. 7; Yorktown in Westchester County, rank…
Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good'
Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' "I didn’t even hurt," said Mariners pitcher and Westchester County, NY native George Kirby after being hit in the mouth during a game on Tuesday night, June 3.  The Seattle Mariners pitcher and Rye, NY native Kirby had a frightening moment on the mound when a 102.7 mph line drive hit him in the face during his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, June 3, according to a report by MLB.com.  The incident happened in the top of the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, when a comebacker off the bat of Baltimore’s Ramón Urías struck Kirby’s pitching thumb before deflecti…
Man, 26, Found Dead In Rye Home After Gunshot: Police Man, 26, Found Dead In Rye Home After Gunshot: Police
Man, 26, Found Dead In Rye Home After Gunshot: Police A 26-year-old man has died following a gunshot incident at a residence in Westchester, with authorities ruling the cause of death as suicide, police announced. The tragic events unfolded around 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a gunshot at a home on Florence Avenue in Rye. Upon arrival, officers found the young man in critical condition from an apparent gunshot wound, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 3.  Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, the man succumbed to his injuries while en route to…
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When Beach season is back in Westchester County just in time for Memorial Day weekend, with pools to follow in late June, officials announced.  Three popular county-owned beaches — Croton Point in Croton-on-Hudson, Glen Island in New Rochelle, and Playland in Rye — will reopen Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 24 to 26, on a pre-season basis, weather permitting, according to Westchester County Parks.  The beaches will operate weekends and holidays through Sunday, June 22. Starting Friday, June 27, Glen Island and Playland beaches will open daily, while Croton Point Beach will continue …
Playland To Open For 2025 Season: Here's When Playland To Open For 2025 Season: Here's When
Playland To Open For 2025 Season: Here's When Following an emergency order to fast-track critical ride inspections and repairs at Playland, Westchester County officials have confirmed that the amusement park will open in summer 2025.  In a press conference held on Wednesday, May 7, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said the beloved park, located in Rye, would open Memorial Day Weekend with free admission.  The specific rides that will be open for that time are not yet confirmed, as it depends on whether the New York State Department of Labor okays their opening as the county works with Zamperla, Inc. to repai…
Man Dons Suit Jacket, Hat, Tries Using Fake ID To Withdraw $20K In Rye: Police Man Dons Suit Jacket, Hat, Tries Using Fake ID To Withdraw $20K In Rye: Police
Man Dons Suit Jacket, Hat, Tries Using Fake ID To Withdraw $20K In Rye: Police A man dressed in a suit and hat tried to walk out of a Westchester bank with $20,000—but sharp-eyed staff and quick police work stopped the fraud cold, authorities said. Officers were called to Webster Bank at 72 Purchase St. in Rye around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, for a report of a person trying to cash a large check using a fake ID, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, April 24. Bank staff told officers that the man, later identified as Jose Urena, 48, of New York City, entered the branch claiming he wanted to withdraw $20,000 from a Webster Bank account, accor…
3 Kids Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye: Police 3 Kids Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye: Police
3 Kids Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested on Interstate 95 in Westchester County after allegedly driving drunk with three children in her car, police said. The incident happened late Sunday night, April 20, at around 11:13 p.m., when troopers pulled over a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling northbound in Rye for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 22.  Police said the driver, Claudia R. Ruiz, 40, of Greenwich, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests at the scene. Troopers also said they found three children, ages 1, 6, and 11, were passen…
Sisters Attack Classmate At Bus Stop In Rye, Police Say Sisters Attack Classmate At Bus Stop In Rye, Police Say
Sisters Attack Classmate At Bus Stop In Rye, Police Say Two sisters were arrested after allegedly attacking a nursing student while they were walking from a Westchester County bus stop, police said. The incident was reported at around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 11, when the caller said there was a physical altercation between two women at the intersection of Purchase Street and Cedar Street in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who claimed she had been attacked by two women—identified as 37-year-old Shavonne Tanner and 36-year-old Shaniqua Tanner, both of New York City.  Ac…
Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Rye (PHOTOS) Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Rye (PHOTOS)
Masked Intruder Strikes Senior Apartments, Leaves Ladder Behind In Rye (Photos) Authorities in Westchester County are investigating a double apartment burglary at a senior housing complex and are asking the public for help identifying the masked intruder caught on camera.  The burglary was reported on Wednesday, April 9, at around 10:15 p.m. at the Vienna Senior Housing Complex at 250 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Friday, April 11. An investigation revealed that two apartments had been broken into between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., with the suspect accessing both through unlocked rear windows.  Police recovered a four-f…
Man Entered Home While 15-Year-Old Girl Was Home Alone In Rye: Police Man Entered Home While 15-Year-Old Girl Was Home Alone In Rye: Police
Man Entered Home While 15-Year-Old Girl Was Home Alone In Rye: Police A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering a Westchester apartment several times while a teenage girl was home alone, according to police. Luigi F. Mejabarahona, a Rye resident, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass following an incident at a multi-family residence on Purchase Street on Thursday, April 10, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  Officers responded to the scene around 1:15 p.m. for a report of trespassing. Upon arrival, they spoke with a 15-year-old girl, who told police that Mejabarahona had entered the apartment on multiple occasions whil…
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Rye: Police Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Rye: Police
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Rye: Police A man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly stealing a car and leading multiple police departments on a wild chase across southern Westchester, culminating in a crash and foot pursuit, authorities said.   Antonio Trusty, 36, of New York City, was arrested on Saturday, April 6, after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop and drove through residential properties and even the grounds of the American Yacht Club before crashing into a tree in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, April 7.  The incident began around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday when the Westche…
Early-Morning Car Fire Under Investigation In Rye Early-Morning Car Fire Under Investigation In Rye
Early-Morning Car Fire Under Investigation In Rye Authorities in Westchester County are investigating an early-morning car fire that left a vehicle fully engulfed in flames on a residential street.  The blaze was reported around 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, on Lavender Lane in Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  Responding officers and firefighters arrived to find a 2014 Dodge Durango fully on fire. Rye Fire Department crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation. The…
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck A devastating house fire in Westchester required a massive emergency response as high winds fueled the flames and ignited a brush fire, officials said. The blaze began on Saturday, March 8, at around 8:10 a.m. at 2 Carroll Lane in Mamaroneck, where arriving fire crews encountered a fast-moving inferno that had fully engulfed the home, according to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department.  Strong winds worsened the situation, carrying embers onto nearby properties and placing adjacent homes at risk. View this post on Instagram A post share…