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Jan 20, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
Inauguration 2025: Local Republicans celebrate 'new day for GOP' in the Hudson Valley, plan for aggressive local campaigns
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
Preparations are happening now for the snow heading to the Hudson Valley this weekend. Officials in Yonkers say fortunately, the snow is expected on Sunday when less people will be out and about. They say Friday and Saturday are the best days to prepare and get whatever supplies you need. It's also a good time to make sure your snow blower is working, especially if you haven't used it in a while. "A lot of times we put away our snow blowers for the summer months.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
A fire broke out Thursday at a building in Yonkers, causing several road closures, according to the Yonkers Fire Department. Officials say the fire started in the roof area of the top floor of the building that has multiple apartment units inside. Due to fire department activity on Van Cortlandt Park Avenue, Elm Street was closed between Walnut and Prescott streets. Van Cortlandt Park Avenue was also closed between Spruce and Elm streets.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
The fight continues to combat human trafficking in Westchester County. It's a crucial issue that survivors and advocates say is only getting worse. "We tell our fight and our declaration of wars," says Treia Star Boozier. For Boozier, that battle is putting a stop to human trafficking. It's something she knows so much about because she survived it. "It's probably one of the worst experiences I've ever had to deal with in my life," Boozier explains. Boozier grew up in White Plains.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
Hyde Park Central School District Superintendent Dr. Pedro Roman says they are aware of a school bus crash involving students. Roman says the director of transportation, the Haviland Middle School principal and himself are heading to the scene of the crash to assess the situation and ensure all students are safe. The superintendent says there is currently no information regarding the extent of any injuries. Stay with News 12 for more on this developing story.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
Supporters of an historic landmark in Tuckahoe claim a developer is doing unlawful demolition inside of it. At the corner of White Plains Road and Winslow Circle sits what Sal Provenzano calls a very important piece of Tuckahoe history. "The battle happened right here," says Provenzano, who serves as president and chair of the Friends of the Ward House. At the center of it all is the Ward House. It has been around since the 1700's. That's why Provenzano wants to protect it.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
An arrest has been made in an alleged mail theft case that ended in a fiery car crash in Stony Point. It happened back in October. News 12's Melanie Palmer breaks down how officers were finally able to catch the alleged driver. Those details and more are coming up tonight at 10 p.m.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
Westchester County is cracking down on gun violence. On Thursday, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the full appointment of the gun violence prevention task force. It's an effort that county legislator Shanae Williams initiated. "There is so much work to be done to eliminate gun violence from our communities. Given the background and expertise of each member, I am confident that they are up for the task," says Williams. Officials across the county say violent crime is down.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
The Mount Vernon man accused of pulling the trigger in a deadly shooting in New Rochelle face a judge Thursday. News 12 is also learning new details about the other three suspects who police say were involved. "He did turn himself in today, which was a great ending to this unfortunate incident," says Capt. J. Collins Coyne, with New Rochelle police. The shooting happened Monday morning at the Heritage Homes housing complex off of Brook Street.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
westchester.news12.com | Melanie Palmer
Police say a 22-year-old man was fatally shot at the Heritage Homes in New Rochelle on Monday. The incident occurred at Heritage Homes, located on Brook Street, also known as Heritage Lane. Police say the man was from Mount Vernon. They say his name will be released when his next of kin have been notified. Police currently believe that the shooter knew the victim and say that there is no known active danger to the public.
