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Merchant ship replica sails from Kingston to Yonkers
YONKERS – The Kalmar Nyckel, an authentic, seagoing replica of the Dutch-built armed merchant ship that founded New Sweden in what is now the State of Delaware in 1638, is coming to Yonkers. Visitors are invited to discover the remarkable story behind this great ship. The original ship returned to the Swedish navy after crossing the Atlantic a record eight times – one…
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NYPD cop found dead in Yonkers; apparent suicide
YONKERS – The Yonkers City Police Department is investigating the death of a New York City Police officer whose body was found on Shoreview Drive. Local officers said the NYPD officer was dead with no indications of foul play and the manner of death appearing to be self-inflicted in an apparent suicide. If confirmed as…
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Port Jervis, Yonkers get state funding to remove lead serve water lines
ALBANY – The cities of Port Jervis and Yonkers will each receive $603,855 from the state to replace residential drinking water lead service lines through a state Department of Health program. Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker said the money will be helpful in ridding the old water pipes in the city. “It can be used…
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Yonkers man arraigned in stabbing death
WHITE PLAINS – A Yonkers man was indicted by a Westchester County grand jury on charges of manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the stabbing death of another man. The indictment alleges Byron Stinson, 37, stabbed Michael Frederico also of Yonkers while both sat in a car at 4:30 a.m. on…
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Yonkers man sentenced in murder of truck driver
WHITE PLAINS – A Yonkers man was sentenced in Westchester County Court on Friday to 19 years to life in prison for shooting a truck driver to death as the man was getting into his truck in Yonkers in March 2018. Heriberto Morales, 33, admitted killing Timothy Conkling, 36, a driver for a private carting…
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Yonkers man arrested for animal cruelty
YONKERS – A Yonkers man is charged with dog abandonment and not providing adequate food, water and veterinary case for an extended time for his young pit bull, now named Stone. On May 22, a good Samaritan discovered the emaciated dog inside a room at 73 Hamilton Avenue in Yonkers. The SPCA of Westchester’s Humane…
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Yonkers teen charged with murder
WHITE PLAINS – A Yonkers youth was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a teenager on a Yonkers street on April 25. Jamir Thompson, 15, is being tried as a juvenile offender. He has been indicted on charges of murder, attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon and grand…
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Cities of Poughkeepsie, Yonkers sue opioid manufacturers, distributors
The cities of Poughkeepsie and Yonkers are the latest Hudson Valley governments to file suits against the manufacturers and distributors of opioids. Several Hudson Valley counties have also filed suits, all alleging the manufacturers misled the public with their advertising and marketing and have thus created the opioid epidemic. The cities contend the crisis is…
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Fatal crash in Yonkers
YONKERS – State Police are investigating a fatal accident involving cars and a motorcycle. The accident occurred shortly before 2:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, on I-87 southbound, in the city of Yonkers. Troopers confirm there was one fatality. The investigation is ongoing. More information will be released as it becomes available.
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Yonkers stabbing victim dies; police seek public help
YONKERS – Yonkers Police to 1 Schroeder Street at On Thursday, May 23, at approximately 12:30 AM on a report of a group fight with a male stabbed in the neck. Upon arrival officers located the victim. First responders rendered medical aid and transported the victim to a local area trauma center where he was…