Westchester
Coverage of Westchester in the Nexus archive.
- Flash flooding threatens NYC, NJ and Long Island
A flood watch is in effect for Long Island, New York City, Westchester, and northern New Jersey from Sunday afternoon through Monday night. The National Weather Service issued the warning following days of intense heat, power outages, and downed trees.
- ConEd reduces voltage in parts of Bronx, Westchester and asks customers to conserve energy
Con Edison has reduced voltage in parts of the Bronx and Westchester by 8% to protect equipment and maintain service during repairs. The utility company is also asking customers to conserve energy.
- New York pushes back after DOJ joins lawsuit over transgender resident protections
A Catholic hospice in Westchester argues a New York law protecting transgender nursing home residents violates the religious freedom of the nuns who operate the facility. The U.S. Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit challenging this law.
- LA neighborhood swamped with parked Waymos causing frustration among residents
Residents in Westchester are frustrated with Waymo cars frequently parking on their residential streets at all hours, turning them into staging areas. The issue has disrupted the quiet nature of the neighborhood.
- Miami man accused of choking elderly father unconscious during domestic dispute
William Rivas, 43, was arrested in Miami after deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic dispute where he allegedly choked his elderly father, causing him to lose consciousness. Rivas faces charges of aggravated battery on a person 65 or older and domestic battery by strangulation.
- Heat advisory going into effect for NY, NJ
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of New York and New Jersey on Thursday, with intense temperatures expected. The advisory covers New York's five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island, as well as several counties in New Jersey.
- Man killed after fatal I-290 explosion in western suburbs identified
A man was killed in a fatal explosion on I-290 in Westchester, leading to an hours-long closure. Authorities have identified the deceased.
- Victim identified in I-290 explosion last week: officials
A man was killed in an explosion on I-290 in Westchester last week. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim.
- Man killed in explosion on Eisenhower Expressway identified by medical examiner
A 47-year-old man, Jorge Vaca, was killed in an explosion on the Eisenhower Expressway in Westchester. Authorities, including the FBI and bomb squads, investigated the incident, which caused major roadway closures. The FBI confirmed the explosion was not linked to other events or additional individuals.
- ATF: Death along I-290 caused by explosion
A death on I-290 in Westchester was caused by an explosion, leading to an hours-long closure of the westbound lanes near Mannheim Road and I-294. The incident occurred around 10:05 a.m. on Thursday.
- Part of 405 Freeway in Westchester closed after police shooting
Part of the 405 Freeway in Westchester was closed after a police shooting following a pursuit linked to a robbery. No officers were injured, but the individual involved in the chase was hospitalized. Details about the robbery remain unavailable.
- Eisenhower Expressway shutdown in Westchester for fatal police investigation
The Eisenhower Expressway in Westchester was closed for an Illinois State Police investigation into a suspicious fatal incident involving one death and a bomb squad response near Mannheim Road on Thursday morning. Multiple lanes of Interstate 290 and connecting roads were shut down, with extended closures expected.
- Eisenhower shut down both ways in western suburbs; person dead
A fatal incident caused both directions of the Eisenhower Expressway near Westchester to shut down. The accident occurred around 10:05 a.m. near Mannheim Road and I-294, involving an SUV with blown-out windows.
- I-290 drivers stuck in miles-long backup as bomb squad investigates ‘incident'; expressway closed
Traffic on I-290 in the western suburbs was severely backed up as police and bomb technicians investigated an 'active incident' involving a vehicle near Mannheim in Westchester. The expressway was closed in both directions, with extended closures expected and drivers advised to avoid the area.
- Rollover crash shuts down Eisenhower Expressway entrance ramp in Westchester
A rollover crash involving a dump truck has caused delays on the Eisenhower Expressway entrance ramp in Westchester, Illinois. The incident occurred along the ramp from North Mannheim Road to the outbound expressway, with details surrounding the crash remaining unclear.
- DEA investigating Eisenhower Expressway incident, with white tent around SUV
The DEA is investigating an incident on the Eisenhower Expressway involving a shattered SUV with a fatality. Multiple agencies, including the FBI and ATF, responded to the scene, which caused significant traffic closures. A white tent was erected around the vehicle as evidence is collected.
- Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for areas of South Florida
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for South Florida, impacting western Miami-Dade County with 60 mph winds and hail. The storm affected Coral Gables, Sweetwater, Westchester, Doral, Hialeah Gardens, and potentially Hollywood in Broward County, with increased rain risk continuing into Wednesday.
- Rescue crews respond after fire erupts inside home in Westchester
Rescue crews responded to a fire at a single-family home in Westchester, Miami-Dade on Tuesday morning. The blaze, which originated in the backyard, was met with a first alarm response as firefighters worked to extinguish it. No immediate details on injuries were released.
- Beloved grandma Donike Gocaj was on her way to work as a cleaner when she plummeted down NYC manhole
Donike Gocaj, a grandmother from Briarcliff Manor, New York, died after falling into an open manhole in Midtown Manhattan while heading to work for an overnight cleaning shift. According to the city's medical examiner, she suffered severe burns including inhalational thermal injuries.
- Gas line struck during construction snarls traffic near LAX
A 6-inch gas line was struck during construction on Sepulveda Boulevard near LAX on Wednesday night, causing significant traffic disruptions that continued into Thursday morning. The incident occurred on the 9600 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard in Westchester, prompting Department of Transportation response.
- Westchester woman, 56, falls down manhole and dies moments after parking her Mercedes outside Cartier store on NYC's Fifth Avenue
A 56-year-old woman from Westchester fell down a manhole and died outside Cartier store on NYC's Fifth Avenue after parking her Mercedes. The incident occurred moments after she parked her vehicle. The woman's identity has not been released.
- Westchester woman, 56, falls down manhole and dies moments after parking her Mercedes outside Cartier store on NYC's Fifth Avenue
A 56-year-old woman from Westchester fell down a manhole and died after parking her Mercedes outside a Cartier store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The incident occurred moments after she parked her vehicle. The cause of the accident is not specified.