Man, 50, Killed After Stopping In Left Lane On I-95 In Port Chester
A 50-year-old Long Island man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Westchester County after his SUV was struck by another vehicle while stopped in the left lane, police said.
Nassau County resident Pankaj R. Bakshi, 50, of Floral Park, died following the two-vehicle collision on northbound I-95 in Port Chester on Monday, Oct. 12, New York State Police confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The crash happened around 5:55 a.m. near mile marker 14.8 on the New York State Thruway. According to police, Bakshi was driving a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban that ha…
Port Chester Swimmer Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound
After more than 14 hours battling cold water, difficult conditions and even aggressive jellyfish, a Westchester County, NY man has completed a solo swim across the English Channel — all while raising money to protect the waters where he trained.
Port Chester resident Drew Nemetz, 44, completed the roughly 21-mile crossing on Saturday, Oct. 3, swimming from near Samphire Hoe on England's southeast coast to Cap Blanc-Nez, France, according to Larchmont-based environmental nonprofit Save the Sound.
Nemetz finished the crossing in 14 hours and 16 minutes, becoming the 92nd swi…
Indoor Golf Simulator Announces Opening Date For New High-Tech Venue In Port Chester
A new entertainment destination combining golf, food, and nightlife is set to debut in Westchester.
Five Iron Golf announced it will officially open its newest franchise location in Port Chester on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
The venue, located inside the new Abendroth Downtown development at 179 North Main St., spans more than 7,700 square feet and features 10 state-of-the-art Trackman simulators, a lively bar, a full-service kitchen, and private event space.
The company bills itself as a global leader in indoor golf and social entertainment, with more than 30 locations across five co…
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…
Chased, Caught: Duo Ditch Stolen Car, Run Through Yards In Rye Pursuit: Police
Two men were apprehended in Westchester after fleeing from a stolen vehicle that had been pursued in Connecticut, authorities said.
The events leading up to the arrests began in the City of Rye on Tuesday, March 11, just after 7:30 p.m., when officers responded to a call at the Rye Colony Apartments on Peck Avenue regarding several men fleeing from an abandoned vehicle, the City of Rye Police Department said on Wednesday, March 12.
Upon arrival, officers found a black 2025 Nissan Altima with New York registration LRF2969. The vehicle was running but unoccupied, with three f…
Worker Buried Alive: Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Mamaroneck Trench Death, DA Says
A Connecticut contractor has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment following the death of a worker who was buried alive at a Westchester construction site in 2021, officials announced.
Fairfield County resident Michael Conway, age 60, of Bethel, admitted to disregarding federal safety regulations that could have prevented the fatal collapse, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said on Friday, Feb. 7.
On May 4, 2021, 46-year-old Jose Vega was working inside a nine-foot-deep trench when it suddenly collapsed, completely burying him. The site lacked required cave-in…
