Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Department Dies: 'Pure Gentleman' Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Department Dies: 'Pure Gentleman' Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Department Dies: 'Pure Gentleman'
Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Department Dies: 'Pure Gentleman' A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of an over five-decade member and historian who resided in Connecticut and spent a lifetime helping others.  Tom Zack, a longtime member of Port Chester's Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Company #1, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the age of 78, according to his obituary.  Zach, a Fairfield County resident who lived in the Greenwich neighborhood of Riverside, was born on July 4, 1946, in Port Chester, and dedicated his life to community service.  He joined the Port Chester Fire Department in 1969, serving as a …
Hours-Long Standoff In Port Chester Involves Barricaded Person: Police Hours-Long Standoff In Port Chester Involves Barricaded Person: Police Hours-Long Standoff In Port Chester Involves Barricaded Person: Police
Hours-Long Standoff In Port Chester Involves Barricaded Person: Police An emotionally distressing incident in Port Chester involving a barricaded individual ended peacefully thanks to police and first responders.  The incident began around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 at a home on North Regent Street in Port Chester, when police were called to the scene after reports of an individual barricading themselves inside, according to the Port Chester Police Department,  Officers quickly began working to ensure the safety of all people both inside and outside the residence, the department said.  After several hours of negotiations, the situa…
Armed Woman Subdued After Breaking Into Port Chester Apartment: Police Armed Woman Subdued After Breaking Into Port Chester Apartment: Police Armed Woman Subdued After Breaking Into Port Chester Apartment: Police
Armed Woman Subdued After Breaking Into Port Chester Apartment: Police Police subdued a woman armed with a handgun following a tense struggle inside a Westchester apartment, authorities said.  The dangerous situation happened at around 8:45 a.m. in Port Chester on Saturday, Dec. 28, when a woman allegedly forced her way into a Weber Drive apartment while armed with a handgun, the Port Chester Police Department said on Sunday, Dec. 29. While officers were en route, updated information revealed that the woman had gained entry, police said.  Upon arrival, officers evacuated the apartment’s occupants, except for one female resident and the suspect.…
Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester
Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester Construction has begun on a 12-story building that will bring more homes and retail space to a Westchester village.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held for 146 Westchester Avenue in Port Chester on Tuesday, Dec. 17, according to developers.  Developers added that the planned development will contain 223 residential units as well as ground-level retail space.  Construction is expected to be finished by Q4 of 2026. 
Mystery Surrounds ID Of Man Seriously Injured In Port Chester Crash Mystery Surrounds ID Of Man Seriously Injured In Port Chester Crash Mystery Surrounds ID Of Man Seriously Injured In Port Chester Crash
Mystery Surrounds ID Of Man Seriously Injured In Port Chester Crash A man suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car in Westchester, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.  The incident happened around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 in Port Chester, when a man was struck while crossing Locust Avenue near Edison School, according to the Port Chester Police Department. Police said the man, described as being around 70 years old, was crossing mid-block when he was hit. He had no identification at the time, and officers are working to confirm his identity. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the inve…
New Shake Shack Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where New Shake Shack Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where New Shake Shack Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where
New Shake Shack Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where If you're looking to enjoy burgers, fries, and a milkshake, an upcoming Shake Shack locale in Northern Westchester will satisfy that craving. The fast food chain is planning to open an all-new locale at the site of a former Dunkin' in Mount Kisco at 176 North Bedford Rd. (Route 117), according to a Shake Shack spokesperson.  Although a specific opening date has not yet been revealed, the locale will open at some point in 2025.  The new eatery will serve a variety of burgers, chicken bites, handspun milkshakes, fries, lemonades, and more. It will join locations in Port Cheste…
Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Port Chester Commercial Building Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Port Chester Commercial Building Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Port Chester Commercial Building
Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Port Chester Commercial Building Firefighters battled an early morning fire at a vacant commercial building in Westchester.  The blaze broke out around 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 46 Broad St. in Port Chester, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  When first responders arrived, heavy flames were seen from the rear of the two-story vacant commercial building, and there were initial reports of possible people trapped inside. Firefighters forced their way into the building and conducted searches under heavy fire, high heat, and low visibility conditions, fire officials said.  Luckily, all s…
Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutch Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutch Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutch
Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutch A Thanksgiving Day crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County left a driver hospitalized after their vehicle veered off the roadway into a wooded area, according to authorities. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, prompting a large emergency response from fire departments in Purchase and Port Chester, as well as EMS teams from Port Chester and Rye Brook. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle deep in the woods, requiring stabilization and extrication efforts to free the trapped driver, according to the Purchase Fire Department. To assist w…
Trio Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Port Chester Trio Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Port Chester Trio Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Port Chester
Trio Caught With Gun, Drugs After Threatening Group In Port Chester Three men, including a Fairfield County resident, are facing charges after officers found them with a loaded handgun and drugs after they allegedly threatened a group with a firearm in Westchester, officials said. The incident began on Sunday morning, Nov. 24, when witnesses flagged down Port Chester officers while they were on patrol on North Main Street, according to the department.   Witnesses reported a man menacing a group with a firearm, and as officers approached the area near Abendroth Avenue, they also pointed out a vehicle leaving the scene. Police then pulled it over an…
Beloved Yorktown Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness Beloved Yorktown Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness Beloved Yorktown Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness
Beloved Yorktown Native, Former Firefighter Dies At 37, Remembered For Kindness A beloved Northern Westchester native and former firefighter is being remembered for his kindness, generosity, and lasting impact on those who knew him following his unexpected passing. Reynaldo “Reycito” Sanchez, Jr., age 37, a resident of Miramar, Florida, and formerly of Yorktown Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 31, according to his obituary. Born in the Dominican Republic on Sept. 25, 1987, he moved to Westchester, where he grew up, attended Yorktown High School, and graduated in 2006.  Reynaldo was a past member of the Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co. of the Po…
Beloved Port Chester Village Employee Dies Suddenly: 'True Ambassador' Beloved Port Chester Village Employee Dies Suddenly: 'True Ambassador' Beloved Port Chester Village Employee Dies Suddenly: 'True Ambassador'
Beloved Port Chester Village Employee Dies Suddenly: 'True Ambassador' A community in Westchester is mourning the sudden loss of a senior center employee who dedicated herself to caring for others and organizing activities to make her home a better place.  The untimely death of Nina Jones, a well-known staff member at the Port Chester Senior Community Center, was announced by the village on Sunday, Nov. 10. Her age and cause of death were not made public.  According to village officials, Jones was "an integral member" of the center and worked to "make each day in the center a great one" for seniors. To do this, she often helped organize trips and programming l…
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Before his death at the age of 84, longtime Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh played some of the last concerts of his life at a theater in Westchester.  Lesh, who died on Friday, Oct. 25, played bass with the iconic rock band for three decades up to their disbandment in 1995. He then continued on with Phil Lesh and Friends, which played both Dead songs and original music.  It was this group that appeared at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in early 2024 on Wednesday, March 13; Friday, March 15; and Saturday, March 16.  During these shows, Lesh celebrated…