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Nov 12, 2007 | The Journal News

Sting in Mount Vernon nets 23 arrests for patronizing prostitutes

“This most recent initiative is reflective of how responsive the police department is to community concerns”

An undercover sting operation in Mount Vernon has led to the arrest of 23 people on charges of patronizing a prostitute, a misdemeanor. via The Journal News

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, NY, Latham, NY, Lawrence, NY

Sun Nov 11, 2007

Journal News

Girlfriend stabs Yonkers man in the back

Will David The Journal News YONKERS - The live-in girlfriend of a 25-year-old Yonkers man was arrested after she stabbed him in the back, police said this morning. via Journal News

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Sat Nov 10, 2007

hosted The Associated Press | The Associated Press

NYC drivers try to help crash victims, held back by intense heat

Passing motorists frantically tried to rescue a man and a woman who died in a fiery crash following a collision on the Bronx River Parkway.

Police tentatively identified the couple as residents of Yonkers.

Their Cadillac burst into flames after colliding with another car and slamming into a tree Wednesday afternoon.

Passing motorists told police they were prevented from pulling the couple out of the car due to the intense heat.

Motorists Erald Bezati said, 'I tried until the whole car was on fire and the people were dead.' Read more

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Fri Nov 09, 2007

Journal News

Cops: Yonkers 14-year-old leads chase in stolen vehicle - again

PELHAM MANOR - A Yonkers 14-year-old led officers in two early morning highway chases in stolen cars within four days, police said. via Journal News

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The Patent Trader

Driver charged in Yonkers crash; victims ID'd

“My wife was preparing dinner, and we were watching the news”

The surviving driver involved in a fiery two-car crash that killed a Yonkers couple on the Bronx River Parkway was charged yesterday with speeding and driving while impaired by drugs. via The Patent Trader

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Related Topix: Bronxville, NY, Westchester County, NY

Wed Nov 07, 2007

The Journal News

10 NYPD officers victimized in Peekskill identity theft

An identity-theft ring that victimized 10 New York City police officers, all from the same unit, has been broken, police said today. via The Journal News

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Related Topix: Peekskill, NY, New York Metro

Tue Nov 06, 2007

Journal News

Amicone waltzes to second term

“We are going to deliver to the people of Yonkers the best city, the best schools, and the best place to live anywhere in New York state”

YONKERS - Phil Amicone, the city's Republican mayor, soundly beat his Democratic challenger, City Councilman Dennis Robertson, yesterday to win a second term as chief executive of Westchester's largest city. via Journal News

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The Journal News

Man charged in double stabbing in Yonkers; more charges possible

“It is still under investigation.”

One Yonkers man is under arrest and another city man is in the Westchester Medical Center following a bloody fight on School Street Monday evening, police said today. via The Journal News

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Related Topix: Hospital Administration, Medicine, Healthcare Industry

Mon Nov 05, 2007

The Journal News

Victims of Yonkers stabbings uncooperative, police said

Two men were stabbed this afternoon near Park Hill Avenue and School Street, but police are finding the victims and witnesses uncooperative. via The Journal News

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The Journal News

Mount Vernon police arrest suspect in Halloween killing of security guard

“It appears the death of Mr. Webb has affected the entire community.”

Police arrested the prime suspect in the Halloween shooting death of 52-year-old family man while he was on duty guarding an apartment complex, police said today. via The Journal News

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Related Topix: Mount Vernon, NY, White Plains, NY

Sun Nov 04, 2007

Journal News

Lanes reopened on S/B I-87 after accident in Yonkers; photo

YONKERS - All southbound lanes of the New York State Thruway were reopened about 8:50 a.m. today after an accident between Exit 1, Hall Place, and Exit 2, Yonkers Avenue, police said. via Journal News

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Sat Nov 03, 2007

Journal News

No evidence of shots fired near Saw Mill River Parkway and police doubt 26-year-old's story.

“Based on everything I know, I don't think there is a threat.”

Reports of gunshots that closed parts of the Saw Mill River Parkway and jammed traffic for hours yesterday appear to be unfounded. via Journal News

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Related Topix: Ossining, NY, Valhalla, NY, Westchester County, NY, Hastings on Hudson, NY

Fri Nov 02, 2007

Westchester County

Preserving Community Character Conference Nov. 16 in Yonkers

How can we best identify and preserve the character of our communities? A conference titled Preserving Community Character will identify the elements of a community that contribute to its character and outline ... via Westchester County

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Related Topix: New York Metro, Westchester County, NY, Hudson, NY, Elmsford, NY

Journal News

New mural to be linchpin of planned 'public art corridor' in Yonkers

YONKERS - City and business leaders said a new mural they dedicated this morning on South Broadway begins the shopping district's transformation into a public art corridor. via Journal News

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Thu Nov 01, 2007

Journal News

Three charged in Ardsley bank heist

Two cousins and their female accomplice have been charged in an Ardsley bank robbery that netted them more than $20,000, federal authorities said. via Journal News

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Related Topix: Ardsley, NY, White Plains, NY, Harris, NY

The Journal News

Open gate, cut lock at 3 a.m. lead to suspected intruder's arrest in Yonkers

A 35-year-old Yonkers man was arrested overnight after breaking into the property of Systems Dynamics, police said. via The Journal News

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Wed Oct 31, 2007

HarnesRacing

Faraldo answers about Vernon's closing

“I don't know how the Board intends to deal with this licensee; what I do know is that over 100 horses will not race this Friday evening at New York tracks or any other venues due to the actions described.”

Faraldo answers about Vernon's closing October 31, 2007 Shortly after Vernon Downs' owner Jeff Gural reiterated his decision in a statement Tuesday to close Vernon Downs and not race the last four days of the ... via HarnesRacing

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Mon Oct 29, 2007

The Journal News

Shot fired in attempted robbery at Yonkers Legion post

Yonkers detectives are investigating an attempted robbery at an American Legion in which a shot was fired as a gunman fought with one of the club patrons. via The Journal News

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Journal News

Yonkers students get the low-down on higher education

“I'm close to graduation, and I'm going to be in college soon”

Get involved, choose your courses carefully, give standardized tests their due and seriously consider work-study opportunities. via Journal News

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Related Topix: Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Standardized Testing, Education

Sun Oct 28, 2007

Journal News

Community groups turn out for Yonkers Quality of Life Day

“The play was really good because, if I was in that situation, I would immediately call the police and talk to someone and get out of the relationship”

YONKERS - Rain showers kept many indoors, but more than 70 people gathered at Riverfront Library yesterday for Yonkers Quality of Life Day. via Journal News

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