Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police
A Connecticut woman is accused of stealing a family heirloom from her employer’s home in Westchester County, NY — a ring that police said was later melted down before it could be recovered.
Fairfield County resident Joise Cabral-Rosa, 30, of Bethel, was arrested on Thursday, April 2, following an investigation into missing jewelry reported earlier this year, the City of Rye Police Department announced.
According to police, the case began on March 12, when a Rye resident reported that a ring, described as a family heirloom passed down through generations, had gone missing.&n…
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List
The richest suburbs in America have been named — and the East Coast is cleaning up.
A new GOBankingRates report finds that New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia communities are holding their own (and then some) among the country’s priciest and most prosperous addresses.
For the second year in a row, Scarsdale, NY wore the crown. The leafy Westchester enclave boasts an average household income of $601,193 in 2023 — up 2.2 percent from the year before — and home values pushing past $1.2 million.
Not far behind was Rye, NY, where the average household brings in $421,259 an…
Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches
Several beaches in Westchester have been shut down due to water contamination caused by heavy rainfall, health officials said.
The Westchester County Health Department closed beaches in Rye, Mamaroneck, and New Rochelle on Tuesday, July 15, after 3.38 inches of rain fell in the 24 hours beforehand, leading to runoff and possible bacterial pollution near drainage outfalls.
Beaches affected include:
New Rochelle – Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, Surf Club on the Sound;
Mamaroneck – Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck Be…
Repeat Offender Almost Hits Patrol Car, Gets DWI Charge In Rye: Police
A man with prior DWI convictions is facing felony charges after allegedly pulling out in front of a marked police vehicle while intoxicated in Westchester, authorities said.
The incident happened around 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, when a City of Rye Police Department sergeant was driving east on Locust Avenue near Theodore Fremd Avenue, according to the department.
According to police, a 2014 Nissan Sentra suddenly pulled out from a parked position directly in front of the sergeant’s patrol car, prompting a traffic stop.
The driver, identified as Mario R. Monroy, age 45, o…
Bacterial Concerns, Heavy Rain Shut Down These Westchester Beaches
Multiple beaches in Westchester County were closed Wednesday, July 9, due to potential bacterial contamination following recent rainfall, health officials announced.
The Westchester County Health Department said 0.67 inches of rain fell over the past 24 hours, prompting a preemptive closure of beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye on Wednesday.
The following locations are affected:
New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and Surf Club on the Sound;
Mamaroneck: Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, and&n…
Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess Q2 Real Estate Markets Stayed Strong Despite High Rates: Report
Despite higher mortgage rates and tight inventory, the real estate market across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties showed continued strength in the second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Houlihan Lawrence.
In Westchester County, luxury homes priced above $2 million remained in high demand, especially in towns with strong transportation access and updated interiors. Many well-priced properties attracted multiple offers, and buyers continued to act quickly, the brokerage said in its new Houlihan Lawrence Q2 2025 Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Market Report…
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says
If you're looking for peace of mind in New York, the Hudson Valley might be the place to be.
According to a new report by Safewise, several communities in the region were ranked among the 10 safest cities in the state for 2025 based on FBI crime data.
The list includes:
Bedford in Westchester County, ranked at No. 1:
Carmel in Putnam County, ranked at No. 2;
Rye in Westchester County, ranked at No. 3;
Hyde Park in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 5;
East Fishkill in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 6;
Scarsdale in Westchester County, ranked at No. 7;
Yorktown in Westchester County, rank…
Man, 26, Found Dead In Rye Home After Gunshot: Police
A 26-year-old man has died following a gunshot incident at a residence in Westchester, with authorities ruling the cause of death as suicide, police announced.
The tragic events unfolded around 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a gunshot at a home on Florence Avenue in Rye. Upon arrival, officers found the young man in critical condition from an apparent gunshot wound, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 3.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, the man succumbed to his injuries while en route to…
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When
Beach season is back in Westchester County just in time for Memorial Day weekend, with pools to follow in late June, officials announced.
Three popular county-owned beaches — Croton Point in Croton-on-Hudson, Glen Island in New Rochelle, and Playland in Rye — will reopen Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 24 to 26, on a pre-season basis, weather permitting, according to Westchester County Parks.
The beaches will operate weekends and holidays through Sunday, June 22. Starting Friday, June 27, Glen Island and Playland beaches will open daily, while Croton Point Beach will continue …
Man Dons Suit Jacket, Hat, Tries Using Fake ID To Withdraw $20K In Rye: Police
A man dressed in a suit and hat tried to walk out of a Westchester bank with $20,000—but sharp-eyed staff and quick police work stopped the fraud cold, authorities said.
Officers were called to Webster Bank at 72 Purchase St. in Rye around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, for a report of a person trying to cash a large check using a fake ID, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, April 24.
Bank staff told officers that the man, later identified as Jose Urena, 48, of New York City, entered the branch claiming he wanted to withdraw $20,000 from a Webster Bank account, accor…
3 Kids Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye: Police
A Connecticut woman was arrested on Interstate 95 in Westchester County after allegedly driving drunk with three children in her car, police said.
The incident happened late Sunday night, April 20, at around 11:13 p.m., when troopers pulled over a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling northbound in Rye for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 22.
Police said the driver, Claudia R. Ruiz, 40, of Greenwich, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests at the scene. Troopers also said they found three children, ages 1, 6, and 11, were passen…
Stolen Car Drives Off-Road On Residences, Strikes Cop Cruiser, Hits Tree In Rye: Police
A man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly stealing a car and leading multiple police departments on a wild chase across southern Westchester, culminating in a crash and foot pursuit, authorities said.
Antonio Trusty, 36, of New York City, was arrested on Saturday, April 6, after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop and drove through residential properties and even the grounds of the American Yacht Club before crashing into a tree in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, April 7.
The incident began around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday when the Westche…
