Yonkers Man Smuggled Drugs, Contraband Into NYC Juvenile Detention Center For Bribes: Feds Yonkers Man Smuggled Drugs, Contraband Into NYC Juvenile Detention Center For Bribes: Feds Yonkers Man Smuggled Drugs, Contraband Into NYC Juvenile Detention Center For Bribes: Feds
Yonkers Man Smuggled Drugs, Contraband Into NYC Juvenile Detention Center For Bribes: Feds A Westchester County man who worked at a juvenile detention facility in the Bronx is facing a federal bribery charge after prosecutors said he smuggled drugs and other contraband to residents in exchange for money. Joshua Smith, 34, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, June 2.  Smith was employed by the Administration for Children's Services as a youth development specialist at Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, according to federal prosecutors. From at least April 2023 throu…
Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark
Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark A scenic stretch of roadway in Orange County became the focus of a multi-agency crackdown after authorities said it was increasingly being used for illegal street racing and reckless driving, leading to dozens of tickets being issued.  The enforcement effort targeted the Hawk’s Nest section of Route 97 in the Town of Deerpark, where the town's police department said late-night gatherings have led to dangerous conditions for both residents and motorists.  The initiative, announced on Wednesday, May 6, was launched by the Deerpark Police Department following ongoing complaints from …
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Yonkers Dies Suddenly The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit. Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.  DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.  Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids
Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids A Westchester County superintendent has announced he will retire at the end of the year, bringing to a close more than three decades in education.  Peekskill City School District Superintendent David Mauricio shared the news in a message to families on Friday, April 10, saying he plans to step down on Dec. 31, 2026. He has led the Peekskill district for the past eight years and said the decision comes with “mixed and heartfelt emotions.” "Leading as the superintendent for the past 8 years in Peekskill has been an incredible honor, and after 32 years serving children in …
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
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…
Family Mourning Sudden Loss Of Boy, 10, In Yonkers — Here's How To Help Them Family Mourning Sudden Loss Of Boy, 10, In Yonkers — Here's How To Help Them Family Mourning Sudden Loss Of Boy, 10, In Yonkers — Here's How To Help Them
Family Mourning Sudden Loss Of Boy, 10, In Yonkers — Here's How To Help Them A Westchester County family is grieving the sudden loss of a 10-year-old boy whose death has left loved ones heartbroken. Jhostin De La Rosa died on Monday, March 17, according to his family, who described his death as "sudden and unimaginable."  “On March 17, our family lost a piece of our hearts. My little brother, Jhostin, passed away at only 10 years old,” his brother, Geovanny De La Rosa, wrote. More information about his death was not made public.  His family said the loss has been overwhelming. "Our family is struggling to come to terms with a loss that no words can truly…
Sacred Heart School Announces Closure At End Of Year In Hartsdale Sacred Heart School Announces Closure At End Of Year In Hartsdale Sacred Heart School Announces Closure At End Of Year In Hartsdale
Sacred Heart School Announces Closure At End Of Year In Hartsdale A longtime Catholic school in Westchester County will shut its doors at the end of the academic year, officials announced.  Sacred Heart School, which opened in 1953 and is located in Hartsdale, will close at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year, according to a letter sent to families on Monday, March 16, by the Archdiocese of New York’s Superintendent of Schools Office.  The decision follows a two-year review process involving Catholic parishes and regional elementary schools across the archdiocese. "As a result of this process, we have come to the difficult determination…
'Evildoer' Accused Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material In Yonkers, DA Says 'Evildoer' Accused Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material In Yonkers, DA Says 'Evildoer' Accused Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material In Yonkers, DA Says
'Evildoer' Accused Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material In Yonkers, DA Says A 32-year-old Westchester County man faces charges after prosecutors say he was found in possession of material depicting the sexual abuse of children.  Yonkers resident Jonathan Garcia Salvador, 32, was arrested and arraigned in Yonkers City Court on Friday, Jan. 6, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 17.  Garcia Salvador was reportedly found to be both promoting and in possession of child sexual abuse material, the DA's Office said. He was charged with promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child and possessing an obscene sexu…
Armed Robbery At Gas Station Ends In 2 Arrests In Port Chester: Police Armed Robbery At Gas Station Ends In 2 Arrests In Port Chester: Police Armed Robbery At Gas Station Ends In 2 Arrests In Port Chester: Police
Armed Robbery At Gas Station Ends In 2 Arrests In Port Chester: Police An armed robbery at a gas station in a Westchester County village ended with two men in custody and the recovery of a loaded handgun, police said. The call came in at around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, when an armed robbery was reported at the Citgo gas station at the corner of Smith Street and Westchester Avenue, according to Port Chester Police. Officers arrived shortly afterward and found that a robbery had taken place, where a handgun was shown as the owners were leaving the business, police said.  Police said two people believed to be involved were seen walking away from the a…
Car Fire Closes Hutchinson River Parkway At Pelham, Mount Vernon Line (DEVELOPING) Car Fire Closes Hutchinson River Parkway At Pelham, Mount Vernon Line (DEVELOPING) Car Fire Closes Hutchinson River Parkway At Pelham, Mount Vernon Line (DEVELOPING)
Car Fire Closes Hutchinson River Parkway At Pelham, Mount Vernon Line (Developing) All southbound lanes of the Hutchinson River Parkway are closed following a vehicle fire in Westchester County. The closure is in place near Exit 6A (First Avenue) at the Mount Vernon–Pelham line, around mile marker 6.6, as of Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m.  The fire began shortly before 10 a.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  Both southbound lanes are now closed in the area.  More information about the fire has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Officials Blast Con Ed Rate Hikes as Utility Bills Hit ‘Breaking Point’ In Westchester Officials Blast Con Ed Rate Hikes as Utility Bills Hit ‘Breaking Point’ In Westchester Officials Blast Con Ed Rate Hikes as Utility Bills Hit ‘Breaking Point’ In Westchester
Officials Blast Con Ed Rate Hikes as Utility Bills Hit ‘Breaking Point’ In Westchester Westchester County leaders are renewing calls for state regulators to block proposed Con Edison rate hikes, warning that residents are already being pushed to the brink by skyrocketing utility costs.  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Westchester County Board of Legislators announced on Monday, Jan. 12, that they have formally urged the Public Service Commission to reject or significantly modify Con Edison’s proposed rate increases. According to the county, Con Edison’s plan would set annual electricity delivery rate increases of 4.3 percent in 2026, 5.0 percent in 2027,…
New Tallest Building Opens On Yonkers Waterfront With 250 Apartments New Tallest Building Opens On Yonkers Waterfront With 250 Apartments New Tallest Building Opens On Yonkers Waterfront With 250 Apartments
New Tallest Building Opens On Yonkers Waterfront With 250 Apartments A city in Westchester County has a new high point in its skyline.  Yonkers officials marked the opening of Hudson 44, a 27-story residential tower at 44 Hudson St., now the tallest building in the city, Mayor Mike Spano announced Wednesday, Jan. 14. Rising along the city’s waterfront, the development adds 250 residential units, including 25 designated as affordable housing, according to the mayor. The project represents one of the largest recent residential investments in the city’s ongoing waterfront redevelopment.  The building includes a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-be…