WESTCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY: One Of Three Jewelry Thieves Apprehended In Yonkers

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ANOTHER DAYTIME ROBBERY: The smash and grab thieves are believed to be connected to a similar incident in north of Yonkers.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY: One vehicle the crime scene was stopped in a nearby community with multiple arrests.

YONKERS: A Westchester County Police unit observed two suspect vehicles in the area of Central Park Avenue and Mile Square Road and attempted to stop them.

Three suspects bailed out of the vehicle on Staunton Street.

One person of interest was placed in custody to the Yonkers Police Department.

Two other suspects are at large.

The second vehicle that fled was stopped in another community with additional arrests.

This is now a multi - agency investigation working to identify the two remaining suspects that are at large.

UPDATE: The Yonkers Police Department unsuccessfully conducted a suspect search in the area of Seminary Avenue and Staunton Street and surrounding areas for the two men that ran from the vehicle that was stopped near Mile Square road.

The Yonkers PD put out a description of two black or dark skinned males, originally wearing dark clothing but the YPD added that they may have discarded their outer clothing.

And there were three males in the second car that was stopped in a nearby community.

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SCHOOL SAFETY: School Superintendent Says Yonkers Schools Are Now More Secure

Yonkers School Superintendent Edwin Quezada says that his main the focus is on education, but school security has been increased in light of the increase of mass shootings like the one at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.

Superintendent Quezada retrofitted many buildings with new technology.

Twelve additional safety officers have been added to the Yonkers Public Schools.

The Yonkers Police Department is involved in their training.

For the 25,000 students in Yonkers, most of the COVID-related restrictions have been dropped for the first time since 2019.

Masks are optional, and anyone exposed to the virus will no longer have to quarantine.

But those who test positive for the virus still have to isolate for at least five days.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/posts/3335758816681673/

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YONKERS SCHOLARS: Students returned to their classrooms in the Charter School For Educational Excellence (CSEE), marking the start of another school year and the award winning Yonkers School.

BACK TO NORMAL: The highly rated CSEE opened its doors for another school year and his is the first full school year since 2019 that face masks aren't required.

LOTS OF EXCITEMENT: Parents who made the choice to send their student to CSEE Know the beginning of school to be a magical time of year, because there’s an enormous amount of positive energy and enthusiasm.

CSEE is very excited to see the new faces and the familiar faces; as they Shepard young bright minds through the grades and on to success in the community.

There is an awesome energy in the safe and secure CSEE classrooms where there are vibrant learning programs and a lot of focus on families and the community.

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DOWNTOWN YONKERS: Man Shot In Downtown Yonkers Daylight Park - Another Yonkers Gunman at Large

DAYTIME SHOOTING: A gunman fired several shots at a victim, striking him two times in the upper body in the Mill River Daylighting Park.

YONKERS POLICE DEPARTMENT: After being shot, the victim ran one block north along Warburton Avenue and the Yonkers police found in front of 62 Warburton avenue.

The latest victim was put in an Empress meat wagon and rushed to a trauma center.

The shooting was near luxury apartments, the DMV office and the historical Philpse Manor, that is a site for tourists.

Sadly, Mill River park has become a haven for prostitution, drug dealing, and a homeless hangout, as the Yonkers Police Department just drives by the $8.3 million dollar park.

Yonkers Voice Video journalist Ru Ros covered the shooting here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19VWZ2ptIZo&t=34s

The gunman is still at large, along with the Ritter Lane gunman and Pitkin Park Gunman.

YPD Detectives are trying to identify and apprehend the latest gunman.

These shootings show that the Yonkers PD much work and improvement to be done.

Anyone wit any information should contact the YPD Detective Division at (914) 377-7724

And there is some good news in that, because 23 year old Jaquan Henderson was arrested by Georgia authorities for another shooting on school street in July.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: Yonkers Police Officer Retires

ENJOY YOUR PENSION: Police Officer Juan Ojeda Retired After 20 Years Of Working For The City of Yonkers....

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HAMMER TIME: At the Yonkers Shop Rite, a female suspect approached a woman from behind and struck her in the head with a ball-peen hammer.

DOWNTOWN YONKERS: The suspect was taken into custody and the victim was transported to a local area hospital with a head laceration.

The women knew one another, and the incident appears to be domestic in nature, according to the Yonkers police Department.

Yonkers Voice, Video Journalist Ru Ros was there as the victim was transported to the hospital.

https://www.facebook.com/ykersvoice/videos/658827258532340/

Charges are pending against the suspect.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/posts/3331200237137531/

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY DA: A Yonkers high school teacher in sexual assault of student after student allegations of criminal behavior by a Yonkers Public Schools high school teacher.

YONKERS: Saunders Trades and Technical High School teacher James Korwatch began an inappropriate relationship with the then 17-year-old student in 2021 and that relationship escalated to physical and sexual violence as well as physical and verbal intimidation and coercion, according to court papers filed by Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah's Office

James Korwatch is a 49-year-old carpentry teacher at the school and a resident of the Village of Ossining, New York.

He was charged with Criminal Sexual Act 1, a Class B Violent Felony in the New York State Penal Law and Stalking 1, a Class D Violent Felony in the New York State Penal Law.

The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/n/119635/westchester-county-da…

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SIGN UP TODAY: Lottery Open For #Yonkers Affordable Apartments At New Ridgeway

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED: The rents will range from $1,456 for a studio apartment to $2,200 for a two-bedroom for those who meet household income requirements.

CITY OF YONKERS: The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) and The Community Builders announced that there are lottery chances for affordable rentals at 178 Warburton at the Ridgeway

The new, eight-story residential building has a mix of 6 studio units, 35 one-bedrooms and 40 two-bedrooms.

The units include dishwashers, microwaves and air conditioning.

The building also has a common laundry room, an on-site property management office, 24-hour emergency maintenance, a rooftop resident center with a resident meeting/lounge space, an outdoor roof terrace overlooking a new park and a fitness room.

Free parking will be available. Water, sewer and trash are included in the rent.

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/n/119642/sign-today-lottery-op…

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YONKERS SHOOTING UPDATES: The Ritter's Lane Gunman, That Left A Female Shot, Still Has Not Been Arrested Yet, But The Yonkers PD Reports That 23 year Old Jaquan Henderson, Was Arrested By Georgia Authorities For Another Nearby Shooting On School Street.

FLASHBACK: On July 16th there were two shootings within just 90 minutes of each other in #Yonkers.

BLOODY SATURDAY: This first shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. in the area of Pitkin Park. The second happened around 10:48 p.m. near 42 School Street.

GANG VIOLENCE: In the second shooting, three victims, two males and one female, were critically injured.

The Yonkers Police Department believes the shootings were related to group violence, and that Jaquan Henderson was retaliating after the first shooting that night.

All three victims suffered critical internal injuries and are still recovering.

No arrests have been made in the other shooting or the Ritter Lane Shooting.

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/n/118075/daytime-shooting-shot…

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YONKERS: Mexican Independence Day Celebration - Sep 10 2022

The Yonkers Mexican community is coming together to celebrate Mexican Independence with a street fair featuring food, music, family-friendly games, and great food.....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/e/118083/yonkers-mexican-indep…

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2022 Yonkers Marathon, Half Marathon And 5K - Sep 18 2022

It’s a Marathon Milestone in Yonkers! In its 95th year, the Yonkers Marathon is a Marathoner’s Marathon, rich in tradition and known for its tough hilly course that starts and finishes in downtown Yonkers and travels through the scenic hills of Yonkers then along the beautiful Hudson River.

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/e/111626/2022-yonkers-marathon…

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STATEMENT: From Yonkers City Council Majority Whip John Rubbo

"Over the next 25 years, the Department of Environmental Protection will be erecting new buildings, making changes to the property and covering the reservoir at Hillview.'....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/n/119637/statement-yonkers-cit…

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FOCUS ON: Judge Elena Goldberg Velazquez, Candidate For New York State Supreme Court Justice

Over the years Judge Goldberg Velazquez has received numerous awards for her commitment to the community.....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/post/118058/focus-judge-elena-…

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RESULTS MATTER: Mayor Mike Spano Calls Out A New York City Mess - And Gets Results In Less Than 24 Hours

Photo show debris along a stretch of the highway, also known as Interstate 87, that’s under the New York city’s jurisdiction....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/n/119636/results-matter-mayor-…

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MEDICAL SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Ammir Rabadi In Yonkers

Ammir Rabadi, MD provides personalized, integrated care for patients at any age or stage of life. Dr. Rabadi treats the whole person: preventing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. As a family physician, Dr. Rabadi offers individualized attention that patients don’t often receive when visiting multiple doctors....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/post/115809/medical-spotlight-…

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS FLORIST: In Need Of Flowers ?? No Problem ! Any kind of arrangement is possible!

If you would like to create a custom arrangement, For funeral services, weddings, birthday parties, any type of event. Just give Beautiful Blooms Florist a call and they will make it happen.....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/post/115171/beautiful-blooms-f…

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Yonkers Brewing Company

John Rubbo's Yonkers Brewing Co. At 92 Main Street In Yonkers, NYThe Yonkers Brewing Co. opened in 2015 in a trolley barn on the #Yonkers waterfront, right by the Metro-North station....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/post/111630/small-business-spo…

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YONKERS ART NEWS: Biagio (Gino) Civale, who was born in Italy in 1935, studied mixed media artistry in Europe is a prolific artist in Yonkers

For many years Biagio (Gino) Civale has been working out of his Lee Avenue home studio in Yonkers.

He has created more than 9,000 pieces that museums, galleries, private collections and public buildings such as Yonkers City Hall and the Bernice Spreckman Community Center on Midland Avenue.

Gino's works have been in exhibitions around the world, from China and Thailand to Germany and Denmark....

https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/post/115821/biagio-gino-civale…

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