Man, 43, Drowns During Family Picnic On Housatonic River In New Milford
A 43-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, drowned while picnicking with his family on the Housatonic River in New Milford over the weekend, authorities said.
Simon Hernandez was spending time with loved ones in the Gaylordsville section of New Milford on Sunday, July 13, around 4:10 p.m., when he entered the river but did not resurface, according to police.
Emergency crews responded to the area of 781 Kent Road in an attempt to rescue him, but were unsuccessful. After a two- to three-hour search, New Milford police dive teams recovered Hernandez’s body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Man Strangled Former Partner In Front Of Their Kids, Slapped Child Next Day In Yonkers: DA
A Westchester man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting his former partner and one of their children while violating an active order of protection, prosecutors announced.
Tairon Drake, age 30, was arraigned Tuesday, July 8, in Westchester County Court on charges stemming from a violent domestic incident at his Yonkers home, Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Thursday, July 10.
Prosecutors allege that on May 1, 2025, Drake placed both hands around his ex-partner’s neck and threatened to kill her, all in front of their two children.…
ID Released Of Woman, 23, Killed While Walking Against Traffic On I-87 In Yonkers (Update)
Authorities have released the identity of a woman who was struck and killed while walking on Interstate 87 in Westchester last week.
Mariely Chavez, age 23, was fatally struck while walking on I-87 South in Yonkers between Exits 6A and 6 on Thursday morning, July 3, New York State Police said on Monday, July 7.
No address for Chavez was given.
According to police, troopers were first alerted around 3:37 a.m. about a pedestrian walking northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway. Just minutes later, at around 3:43 a.m., they received a report that the woman had …
Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It
The legendary Connecticut-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is bringing back a fan favorite just in time for summer that's now available at all locations, including in the Hudson Valley.
The seasonal Fresh Tomato Pie, which debuted in 2008, returned to the menu on Monday, June 30, and will be available through the end of summer, according to the iconic New Haven-based pizza chain.
Known for its crispy, chewy, and slightly charred crust, the Fresh Tomato Pie features fresh native tomatoes, house-sliced mozzarella, garlic, basil, grated Pecorino Romano imported from Italy, and a driz…
