Tag:

Boston Post Road, Port Chester, NY

Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Port Chester Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Port Chester
Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Port Chester Several fire departments had to race to an old hospital property in Westchester after a debris pile near a 12-story vacant building went up in flames.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 7 around 3:30 p.m., when firefighters responded to the old United Hospital property in Port Chester in the area of Boston Post Road and High Street, where a debris pile behind a 12-story vacant residential building had ignited.  According to the Port Chester Fire Department, arriving crews stretched lines to the pile and were able to extinguish the bulk of the flames. In the meantime…
New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation On Route 1 In Port Chester New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation On Route 1 In Port Chester
New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation On Route 1 In Port Chester A multi-building blaze in Westchester that took the majority of a day to extinguish and had firefighters operating throughout the night is now under investigation by authorities.  The fire, which started late Monday morning, April 17, in Port Chester at 16 to 18 South Main Street (US Route 1) and lasted throughout the day left numerous buildings damaged, according to Port Chester village officials.  Earlier Report - New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Port Chester On Route 1, Affects Train Service Now that the fire has been knocked down, Port Chester police have deemed the fire to be …
Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester
Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester Police are searching for a robbery suspect who stole cash from a Westchester gas station after forcing the clerk into a rear room.  The incident happened early on Thursday morning, March 2, around 3:45 a.m., when an unknown man entered a Shell gas station in Port Chester on Boston Post Road (US Route 1), according to Port Chester Police.  The suspect then forced his way behind the counter, stole cash from the register, and forced the clerk into a rear stockroom before leaving the store on foot in an unknown direction.  The man did not display a weapon but threatened to harm …
Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Port Chester Target A Second Time Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Port Chester Target A Second Time
Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Port Chester Target A Second Time A man led police on a foot chase after trying to steal electronics from a Target in Westchester County for the second time in two days.  On Wednesday, Oct. 26, around 3 p.m., Port Chester Police responded to a Target at 495 Boston Post Road (Route 1) after employees recognized a man who had stolen over $5,000 of electronics the day before, police said.  After arriving, police saw the man try to remove electronics from display before he stopped when he realized store security was watching him, according to police.  When the man then tried to leave the store, he was stopped by…
New Update: Police Find Suspect In Port Chester Gas Station Robbery New Update: Police Find Suspect In Port Chester Gas Station Robbery
New Update: Police Find Suspect In Port Chester Gas Station Robbery Police have detained a suspect in the robbery of a gas station in Westchester County.  Earlier Report - Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Port Chester Gas Station On Thursday, Oct. 13, around 7 p.m., Port Chester Police responded to a robbery at the BP gas station at 230 Boston Post Road (Route 1), police said. The suspect had demanded money from the cashier at gunpoint before running away from the store with an unknown amount of cash toward Olivia Street and possibly entering a dark-colored sedan, authorities said. On Friday, Oct. 28, Port Chester Polic…
Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Port Chester Gas Station Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Port Chester Gas Station
Police Searching For Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Port Chester Gas Station Police are looking for a suspect who they say was involved in an armed robbery of a gas station in Westchester County.  It happened in Port Chester on Thursday, Oct. 13 around 7 p.m. at the BP gas station at 230 Boston Post Road (Route 1), police said. The suspect pointed a handgun at the store employee and demanded money before running away from the scene with an unknown amount of cash toward Olivia Street and possibly entering a dark-colored sedan, authorities said. The man is described as 5-foot-9 and was wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, police said.  Anyone with information …
Westchester Man Charged With Felony DWI Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Westchester Man Charged With Felony DWI Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Westchester Man Charged With Felony DWI Had BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A Westchester man who was charged with felony DWI had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, according to police. New York State Police initiated a traffic stop on Boston Post Road in Port Chester after observing a violation on Sunday, Nov. 10 around 2:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Silvano Perez Garcia, 53, of White Plains, was found to be intoxicated, according to police. Garcia was arrested, transported and processed at SP New Rochelle, where police say his BAC was tested at .20. Garcia also has a prior DWI conviction within the last 10 years and is re…
Route 1 Road Closure Scheduled Route 1 Road Closure Scheduled
Route 1 Road Closure Scheduled Route 1 will be temporarily closed for several hours in the area to allow contracting crews time to continue maintenance in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be a road closure in both directions in Port Chester on Boston Post Road between Slater Street and Grace Street Church on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The work is expected to last between approximately 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. the following morning. During the project, motorists can expect possible delays in the area. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…
Busy Route 1 Stretch Will Be Closed In Westchester Busy Route 1 Stretch Will Be Closed In Westchester
Busy Route 1 Stretch Will Be Closed In Westchester A busy stretch of Route 1 will be closed both ways for roadwork over parts of two days. The closure of Boston Post Road in Port Chester will be northbound and southbound, between Slater Street and Grace Church Street, daily from Monday, April 29 through Tuesday, April 30 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flagger…
Need Work? Love Old Navy? New Store Holds Job Fair In Port Chester Need Work? Love Old Navy? New Store Holds Job Fair In Port Chester
Need Work? Love Old Navy? New Store Holds Job Fair In Port Chester If you need a full- or part-time job, have worked in retail sales or just love Old Navy, Tuesday, June 26 is your lucky day. A new old Navy store is set to open later this week at Kohl's Shopping Center off Boston Post Road (Route 1) near I-95 and I-287. General Manager Rocco Evans has worked for Old Navy for eight years and manages other area stores,. But Port Chester's new store marks Evans' first opening from start to finish.  Evans told Daily Voice that he, other staff and contractors have been working round-the-clock to open on-time and with a bang before Independence Day shopping sal…