Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It
The legendary Connecticut-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is bringing back a fan favorite just in time for summer that's now available at all locations, including in the Hudson Valley.
The seasonal Fresh Tomato Pie, which debuted in 2008, returned to the menu on Monday, June 30, and will be available through the end of summer, according to the iconic New Haven-based pizza chain.
Known for its crispy, chewy, and slightly charred crust, the Fresh Tomato Pie features fresh native tomatoes, house-sliced mozzarella, garlic, basil, grated Pecorino Romano imported from Italy, and a driz…
Man Caught With Fake DEA Gear, Knife, Masks, Ammo During Shoplifting Bust in Greenwich: Police
A New York man was arrested in Greenwich after a simple shoplifting accusation led police to fake DEA badges, tactical gear, and illegal weapons in his car, police said.
Gentian Gjana, 33, of Yonkers, faces multiple charges following his arrest on Thursday, June 26.
Officers were called to a Greenwich store around 1 p.m. after an employee reported that a man and a woman stole a pair of $548 sunglasses, authorities said.
Police found Gjana nearby soon after. He denied taking the sunglasses, but officers said the surveillance video backed up the store's accusation.&nbs…
$1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley
In a sweeping push to tackle New York’s housing crisis, the state is investing $1 billion to create or preserve nearly 3,000 affordable homes across 15 communities.
Nearly 500 affordable apartments are set to be created or rehabilitated in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, June 26.
The funding, allocated through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support construction or preservation efforts in Albany, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Poughkeepsie, advancing Hochul’s five-year, $25 billion Housing Plan to build or preserve 100,000 a…
Longtime Family-Owned Store To Close After 75 Years In Yonkers: 'It Will Be Missed'
A family-run Westchester institution that’s served generations of local residents is preparing to shut down after 75 years in business.
Grassy Sprain Hardware, located at 590 Tuckahoe Rd. in Yonkers, will close its doors for good on Saturday, June 28, marking the end of an era for the city.
Founded in 1950, the shop, also known as Grassy Sprain Paint & Hardware, was operated for over five decades by Pearl Speight, the wife of original owner William H. Speight. In recent years, her son Rodney “Rod” Speight, along with his brothers Billy and Chris, and Rod’s son Greg, worked to keep…
Suffern Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment: Police
A 74-year-old Rockland County man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself and inappropriately touching someone while being driven to an appointment, according to state police.
Donald Hopkins of Suffern was arrested on Saturday, June 21, and charged with public lewdness and forcible touching in connection with the incident, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24.
The incident allegedly happened around 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, while the victim was transporting Hopkins in their vehicle on Interstate 87 southbound in Clarkstown, en route to an appointment in Yonkers.&…
