An official website of the United States government the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced today the unsealing of a Complaint charging KEVIN WILLIAMS and BYRON WILSON with the robbery of a jewelry store in Hartsdale in which the defendants stole approximately $1.7 million of jewelry WILLIAMS and WILSON were arrested this morning in New Jersey and are expected to be presented this afternoon before U.S Attorney Matthew Podolsky said: “As alleged carried out the violent robbery of a jewelry store in broad daylight the defendants smashed their way in and then plundered the store of about $1.7 million in jewelry all while innocent customers and employees hid for their safety Today’s arrests should make clear that if you commit such brazen and dangerous crimes in this District we will find you and hold you responsible.” As alleged in the Complaint:[1] and their co-conspirators drove a stolen vehicle with a stolen license plate from New Jersey to New York they arrived at a jewelry store in the Westchester Square shopping plaza in Hartsdale and sledgehammered their way into the store and while innocent customers cowered in fear for their safety the robbers smashed jewelry display cases and stole around $1.7 million in jewelry they returned to their vehicle with bags of stolen goods and drove back to New Jersey Surveillance images of the robbery are below.  WILLIAMS drove to the Diamond District in New York City while WILSON returned to their shared residence and their co-conspirators took photographs of themselves holding large stacks of cash *                *                * are charged with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and Hobbs Act robbery each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison The maximum potential sentence in this case is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by a judge Podolsky praised the outstanding work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Westchester Safe Streets Task Force and Newark Field Office as well as the Nassau County Police Major Case Squad This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division.  Assistant U.S Attorney Reyhan Watson is in charge of the prosecution The charges contained in the Complaint are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty [1]As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Complaint and the description of the Complaint set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation. 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Southern District of New York26 Federal Plaza, 37th FloorNew York, NY 10278 Main Office & Criminal Division: (212) 637-2200 Multilingual Resources-->Have a question about Government Services “It’s not rocket science,” Enio Reyna — co-owner of the new Hartsdale Auto Service – said of car repair So it should come as no surprise that the partners are seeing steady business since they leased the garage on the lip of East Hartsdale Avenue Oct the spot includes a Mobil gas station — where Reyna’s uncle works — with plans for a Chestnut Market.) is diagonally across from a Harlem Line Metro-North Railroad station and just feet away from the Bronx River Parkway on a part of the thoroughfare often called “Restaurant Row” that connects Greenburgh with Scarsdale “It’s a great location on a busy street,” said Reyna who first encountered it as a 14 year old pumping gas at the station bring years of experience with horse power foreign and domestic to the new venture Alvarado spent 21 years at Lenny’s Auto Clinic in Scarsdale Reyna spent 15 years with BMW Service & Parts in Port Chester “Our goal is to fix the car right the first time and build a relationship with the client,” said Reyna adding that this embraces everything from an oil change to an engine rebuild “The ‘check engine’ light,” Alvarado said with a grin the dreaded “check engine light” prompt:  Sometimes it’s the death knell for a car as an engine rebuild can cost more than the vehicle is worth Reyna encountered just such a challenge when a woman brought in a BMW 550I stick shift But the car had belonged to her late husband graduated from New Rochelle High School and went on to a 14-month program with Lincoln Tech Alvarado got all his training in Guatemala The two men knew each other in their native country and have continued the relationship in New Rochelle adding that he also learned about cars from the senior Alvarado with many computerized safety and convenience features Reyna said the pair are constantly upgrading their skills to keep up with the improvements and enhancements making use of the latest diagnostic equipment This page is available to subscribers. 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Trending Westchester A Brooklyn man who killed a beloved Hartsdale activist while high on Klonopin was excoriated Monday by her sisters the prosecutor and the judge for not letting an earlier accident that morning convince him to stop driving was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison for second-degree vehicular manslaughter in the Aug killing of 65-year-old Stephanie Kavourias Robles-Sanchez' failure to take full responsibility when he was interviewed for a pre-sentence report cost him at least an extra nine months in prison as Westchester County Judge George Fufidio this month withdrew his original promise of 1 1/3 to 4 years referenced how Robles-Sanchez told a probation officer he thought he had only hit a bench She reminded the defendant that his victim's name was Stephanie and he should know and remember it "She was not a bench," Sheppard told Robles-Sanchez generous and productive woman and she was my friend for over 20 years." The defendant reaffirmed his guilty plea before being sentenced Monday and later apologized to Kavourias' family and expressed hope for their and God's forgiveness saying through a Spanish interpreter that he has "Stephanie's name always with me." "I'm not the same person I was that day...and I'm not a monster as I am portrayed," he said Kavourias' family contends he never should have been driving in Greenburgh that morning Robles-Sanchez was involved in a minor accident three quarters of a mile away at Mamaroneck Road and Route 22 in Scarsdale A rookie officer brought both cars to the parking lot of police headquarters across the street to check their licenses and arrange for the exchange of information failed to learn that Robles-Sanchez had an outstanding warrant for a misdemeanor drug charge in Pennsylvania And while he did spot a pill on the front seat of the pickup truck he never questioned Robles-Sanchez about whether he had a prescription for it About six minutes after the officer told Robles-Sanchez he could leave Kavourias was walking east on the sidewalk of East Hartsdale Avenue Just before she reached the intersection at Rockledge Road Robles-Sanchez' westbound pickup drove onto the sidewalk and plowed into her He did not stop at all but was taken into custody a short time later when White Plains police found him in the truck near the Westchester County Center Additional pills were found in the car and blood tests revealed he was high on Klonopin and had taken cocaine the night before Kavourias' relatives have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robles-Sanchez Kavourias was a fixture on the street where she lived and was killed She was president of her co-op board and a longtime executive director of the Hartsdale Parking Authority One of the garages she oversaw for years was posthumously named in her honor as was the playground at her apartment building She also served on the Greenburgh Planning Board and the boards of the Lois Bronz Children's Center and the Greenburgh Public Library said Robles-Sanchez' choices that morning had "ripped our lives apart." She recalled the close bond she and her sister shared their weekly Tuesday get-togethers in Hartsdale and how Stephanie was so looking forward to traveling more a nephew's graduation from law school and all her nieces and nephews having children of their own "She saw things that were unjust or needed improvement and worked to undo them." Assistant District Attorney Brian Bendish said Robles-Sanchez' "conscious and deliberate" decision to keep driving that morning "robbed those who loved (Kavourias) of a sister aunt and beloved friend and a community of a public servant and activist." Defense lawyer Robert Osuna addressed Kavourias' loved ones saying their obvious suffering at each court appearance they attended had touched his heart and his client's He agreed with them that vehicular manslaughter requires stiffer penalties but wanted to make sure they understood his client was remorseful "He will feel your suffering for the rest of his life Fufidio said he did not think of Robles-Sanchez as a monster just someone who didn't learn a lesson from a 2008 DWI conviction or from the earlier accident in Scarsdale "You caused pain and sorrow to a family that will never go away," the judge said all because Robles-Sanchez got back behind the wheel that morning Two New Jersey men were part of a robbery crew that sledgehammered their way into a Hartsdale jewelry store three months ago and stole more than $1.7 million worth of watches and other merchandise Magistrate Judith McCarthy n federal court in White Plains on Tuesday following their arrests on charges of Hobbs Act robbery and conspiracy They face up to 20 years in prison if convicted The brazen heist occurred at 11:07 a.m. on Dec. 16 at Tarrytown Jewelers in the Westchester Square mall on North Central Avenue Four men exited a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee broke the front window with sledgehammers and then broke display cases to grab more than 70 Rolex watches and diamond rings necklaces and earrings before getting back in the car and driving off according to the criminal complaint by Greenburgh police Det a member of the FBI's Westchester Safe Streets Task Force A female bystander cowered under one of the robbers as he smashed a display case the Jeep was making its way across the Gov Surveillance cameras and license plate readers helped law enforcement track the car to a home in Irvington an investigation found that cell phones belonging to Wilson and Williams had been in the area of Tarrytown Jewelers the morning of the robbery and later came together at a home in Newark where cell phone pictures showed the two men flashing bundles of cash Williams' phone was in the Diamond District in midtown Manhattan although the complaint does not detail whether he was suspected of fencing the stolen jewelry there Both phones were also in the vicinity of jewelry store robberies in Nassau County last summer and fall Wilson has pending grand larceny and burglary charges related to a burglary at a Woodbury the Nassau District Attorney's Office said He was arrested in that case three days after the Hartsdale robbery Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates rejoice — a new gelato shop is about to make things a whole lot sweeter in a Westchester hamlet Gotham Freeze a family-owned artisanal gelato and sorbet company is celebrating its soft opening this weekend at its new storefront at 13 East Hartsdale Ave said it was good news for anyone needing a little joy and flavor to beat life’s daily stressors "If you love ice cream and sorbets (who doesn’t?) Located within walking distance of many apartment buildings Gotham Freeze could prove to be a local favorite for cool treats with a cultural twist the new shop is a love story with roots in tradition and creativity the founder and a classically trained dessert maker mentored by Italian gelato experts they brought a shared passion to life in the form of this premium frozen dessert brand They now aim to elevate the ice cream experience with small-batch, locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired flavors rooted in New York City, Southern, and Caribbean traditions, according to the couple's website.  Gotham Freeze will a curated menu of gelato and the shop also offers local delivery and catering Click here to view the full menu.  A driver who was high on drugs when he killed a Hartsdale activist in a hit-and-run last year scotched his plea deal when he failed to take full responsibility during a pre-sentence interview Antonio Robles-Sanchez had expected to be sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison on Thursday for the death of Stephanie Kavourias But Westchester County Judge George Fufidio was unsatisfied with the defendant's interview particularly his claim that he was unaware he had hit anything besides a bench in the crash The judge adjourned the case for a week and gave Robles-Sanchez a choice Either he reaffirms his guilty plea to charges including second-degree vehicular manslaughter with an enhanced sentence of two to six years or he withdraws his plea and goes to trial Robles-Sanchez's pickup truck smashed into Kavourias just before 11:15 a.m as she walked on the sidewalk towards the intersection of East Hartsdale Avenue and Rockledge Road near her home a Scarsdale police officer had let Robles-Sanchez go following a minor accident The officer had failed to discover a Pennsylvania arrest warrant for him or to inquire whether Robles-Sanchez had a prescription for a Xanax pill the officer saw on the front seat When Robles-Sanchez was spotted slumped over the wheel by White Plains police shortly after the fatal crash there were additional Xanax and Clonopin pills and a quantity of cocaine took issue with Fufidio's assessment that Robles-Sanchez lacked remorse and had not taken full responsibility for Kavourias' death Kavourias was a retired executive director of the Hartsdale Parking Authority and had served on the Greenburgh Planning Board and the board of the Lois Bronz Daycare Center Her family is suing Scarsdale and Greenburgh over the fatal accident Police are looking for four suspects who allegedly broke into the front display window of Tarrytown Jewelers in Hartsdale Monday morning and stole multiple high-priced items in broad daylight Greenburgh police said the group of suspects broke the store's glass front display window around 11:09 a.m stole "multiple high-value items" and fled the scene in a dark colored SUV before police arrived at the scene The suspects were all described as wearing dark clothing Anyone with information about possible suspects or the vehicle involved is asked to call Greenburgh Police at 914-989-1700 A Brooklyn man high on drugs when he killed a beloved community activist in a Hartsdale crash minutes after a rookie Scarsdale police officer let him go following a minor accident As the sisters and friends of the 65-year-old victim admitted being high on Xanax when he crashed into Kavourias on Aug He pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter criminally negligent homicide and driving while ability impaired by drugs Judge George Fufidio promised him a prison sentence of 1 1/3 to 4 years Debbie Kavourias said afterward that the guilty plea was little consolation for the heartache of losing her sister who had retired as executive director of the Hartsdale Parking Authority and was a former member of the Greenburgh Planning Board "No amount of time would be good enough or bring her back," the Manhattan resident said The Journal News/lohud reported in November on the nearly 40 minutes that Robles-Sanchez spent with Scarsdale Police Officer Ainsley Brown after a minor accident at Route 22 and Mamaroneck Road less than a mile from the scene of the fatal crash and the drivers went to the parking lot of police headquarters across the street to exchange information and for Brown to check their license and insurance information Brown failed to learn that there was an active warrant for Robles-Sanchez on a drug charge in Pennsylvania And just before letting Robles-Sanchez go at 11:08 a.m. Brown noticed a single pill on the driver's seat He had Robles-Sanchez read him the code on the pill but never asked him if he had a prescription for it Robles-Sanchez then drove on Fenimore Road into Hartsdale and at 11:14 a.m went through the intersection of East Hartsdale Avenue and Rockledge Road onto the sidewalk and plowed into Kavourias who had been walking toward the intersection Robles-Sanchez did not stop and continued west on East Hartsdale Avenue Responding Greenburgh police officers found a license plate that had fallen off his Dodge Ram pickup which was spotted by White Plains police a short time later parked near the Westchester County Center Additional loose Xanax and Klonopin pills and cocaine were found in his car Toxicology tests revealed he had Xanax in his system at the time of the crash and that he had used cocaine as recently as the day before Assistant District Attorney Brian Bendish asked for the maximum sentence of 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison arguing that the first accident was a "come to Jesus" moment that Robles-Sanchez should have recognized as a warning to stop driving that day He said that Robles-Sanchez's decision to keep driving was an aggravating factor to his crimes that day and devastated Kavourias' family and community But Fufidio said he was swayed by mitigation presented by defense lawyer Robert Osuna particularly that Robles-Sanchez had a limited criminal history and that his taking responsibility avoiding a trial and waiving his appellate rights justified a break from the maximum sentence Osuna said afterwards that Robles-Sanchez had been taking Xanax as an epilepsy medication He said his client had a young child and that he and his family were extremely remorseful about Kavourias' death The judge said state prison for someone who had never been there before was "not an easy task to shoulder" and there was no guarantee Robles-Sanchez would be released on parole once he had served the minimum 15 months Debbie Kavourias said the family was disappointed with the promised sentence but also feels the state Legislature must toughen penalties for vehicular manslaughter Robles-Sanchez was returned to the Westchester County Jail to await sentencing Kavourias rememberedKavourias was a fixture on East Hartsdale Avenue She headed her co-op board and was a board member of the Greenburgh Public Library and the Lois Bronz Daycare Center Her death has led to efforts to improve traffic safety on East Hartsdale Avenue including the installation of a red-light camera at the intersection where she was killed The building where she worked for years was named the Stephanie Kavourias Memorial Garage who had only been patrolling on his own for a few weeks at the time of the accident Kavourias' family on Thursday filed an expected lawsuit in state Supreme Court against Greenburgh Robles-Sanchez and the Bronx owner of the pickup truck Greenburgh is accused of failing to properly maintain the intersection Scarsdale police and Brown are faulted for their handling of the earlier accident and ignoring the risk Robles-Sanchez posed that morning The call for the fire on Sunset Lane came in around 9 p.m Fire officials said the home was vacant at the time of the fire They said the fire started in the basement before it moved up First responders were able to contained the fire within 40 minutes Neighbors told News 12 the it was a new home It was not immediately clear as of Thursday night how the fire started 2025 at 5:29 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The accused thieves arrived at a jewelry store in the Westchester Square shopping plaza in Hartsdale NY — Brazen thieves who used sledgehammers to smash their way into a Westchester jewelry store may have celebrated their successful heist too soon announced on Tuesday the unsealing of a complaint charging two New Jersey men with the Dec where they stole approximately $1.7 million of jewelry Kevin Williams and Byron Wilson were arrested Tuesday morning in New Jersey and were scheduled to be presented before U.S all while innocent customers and employees hid for their safety," Podolsky said "Today’s arrests should make clear that if you commit such brazen and dangerous crimes in this District we will find you and hold you responsible." with "innocent customers cowered in fear for their safety," the robbers smashed display cases and stole around $1.7 million in jewelry They then returned to their vehicle with bags of stolen goods and drove back to New Jersey Williams drove to the Diamond District in New York City while Wilson returned to their shared residence and their co-conspirators took photos of themselves holding large amounts of cash each of which carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison Podolsky praised the work of the FBI's Westchester Safe Streets Task Force and Newark Field Office Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.  A new restaurant at Hartsdale’s bustling Four Corners is generating raves among the locals sandwiches and entrées that include dry-aged steaks and chops (There’s also a kids’ menu for the 12 and under set.) An array of gluten-free options is also available The casually sophisticated design in a steely gray and black palette includes two large-screen TVs in a 12-seat bar offering specialty cocktails Happy Hour (weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m.) finds a 20% discount on food and discounted drinks as well  Urban Central is the creation of owners Brian Angarola and Pedro Luis Sosa restaurant industry veterans with two decades of experience in Westchester County They also own and operate The Urban Hamlet in Bronxville attention to detail and dedication to making all their guests feel at home is what sets them apart from many others in the industry,” Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner wrote us “Urban Central is the proud result of not only their extensive restaurant experience but more importantly their long-lasting personal friendship that’s grown from their time working side by side.”   “We put everything we have into our businesses and when you put the two of us together there is no telling what we’re capable of creating as a team.”   Urban Central, 10 N. Central Ave. (near East Hartsdale Avenue), is open daily for lunch and dinner, beginning at noon. It offers takeout and is also available on UberEATS, Doordash and Grubhub. For reservations, visit OpenTable or the website at www.urbancentralhartsdale.com The Hartsdale fire chief says the incident occurred on Central Park Avenue around 8:30 a.m rammed its way inside the store and knocked over several mattresses The impact also left the window of the store shattered leaving shards of glass scattered on the sidewalk and in the store The two people involved in the crash were the man and woman inside the SUV Greenburgh and Con Edison were all at the scene to inspect the store Authorities are searching for a group of masked suspects who forcibly broke into a Westchester jewelry store and stole high-value items in a matter of minutes The incident happened at Tarrytown Jewelers in Hartsdale.  when a burglary at Tarrytown Jewelers at 273 North Central Ave (Route 100) in the Hartsdale section of Greenburgh was reported to Greenburgh Police Surveillance footage and witness reports revealed that four suspects shattered the store's glass front Greenburgh Police are asking anyone with information about the suspects or the vehicle to contact them at 914-989-1700 Following a tragic crash in Westchester that killed two of a town councilman's relatives their community is coming together to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the youngest family members they left behind The young family members of Millie and Diana Sheehan A FundtheFirst.com fundraiser is now collecting donations for young relatives of 70-year-old Millie Sheehan and 36-year-old Diana Sheehan of Hartsdale and crashed into the front of an apartment building at 295 Battle Ave Both the car and apartment building caught on fire after the vehicle including a jogger struck by debris and two children inside an apartment Millie and Diana Sheehan were both pronounced dead at the scene Millie had been the wife of Greenburgh Councilman Francis Sheehan the Scarsdale Fire Department is helping to lead the effort to raise funds for Diana's 19-month-old son "Many have reached out expressing their desire to support the Sheehan family in their most dire of circumstances," the department wrote on social media "We have set up this fundraiser to help alleviate any unforeseen burdens on the family while allowing them the time and space to grieve the effort had already collected over $68,000 surpassing the goal of $50,000 by more than $15,000 Those who wish to donate can do so by clicking here.  No funeral services have yet been announced for Millie and Diana Sheehan HARTSDALE — The entire student body at Maria Regina High School have now made some new memories after an "unprecedented" Day of Prayer and Service held on All Saints' Day "Being able to get together with other girls from the Maria Regina High School community and create new memories with each other while doing works of service was truly a blessing,” said senior Morgan Avelli of the Bronx 486 students at the all-girls school participated in the day's events which included service projects to help young women in Tanzania the kickoff for the 29th annual "500 feeding 500" Thanksgiving food drive and even helping one of their own work toward her distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award which involved the sophomore class assisting senior Marilin Samuelian of Bronxville by delivering 1,000 handmade holiday cards to the children at Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center in Yonkers "This year’s expanded program of service opportunities was nothing short of breathtaking in its range and scope,” declared Principal Maria Carozza-McCaffrey (Class of ’99) adding: “Our students were inspired to think outside the box and build upon longstanding traditions further enhancing their impressive contributions to a variety of meaningful causes.” Thanks for reading this installment of our Good News Series. If you'd like to submit your own, email The Journal News at GoodNews@lohud.com, or submit photos and a caption via bit.ly/lohudthroughyoureyes Representatives of a Taco Bell franchise holder have met with members of the Town of Greenburgh staff and Planning Board to discuss the possibility of building a Taco Bell restaurant and associated drive-thru on a 0.41-acre site at 57 Central Park Avenue North in Hartsdale a bit north of the intersection of Central Park Avenue North and West Hartsdale Avenue Raghav and Sameer Patel through their Kai Restaurant Group operate several Taco Bell restaurants in the Hudson Valley area They were represented by Attorney David Steinmetz of the White Plains-based law firm Zarin & Steinmetz The site under consideration had been occupied by a Honey Baked Ham shop There is a six-story apartment building on one side of the property and a Subway restaurant on the other side The existing building would be demolished and a new one-story approximately 1,688-square-feet Taco Bell would be constructed While 49 parking spaces would be required under zoning a variance would be sought to allow the 32 parking spaces that would be proposed There also would be space for up to eight cars to be in line at the drive-thru window “We know it’s a smaller site; it’s tight and it has some challenges,” Steinmetz said as I have come to learn in working with the Patels now on several Taco Bell locations but a large number of patrons for Taco Bell do tend to use the drive-up window.” Steinmetz said that a lot the focus of the preliminary design has been to make the site work for the drive-thru window and still have parking for employees and patrons who want to eat there He described the drive-thru use at Taco Bell as being “somewhat intense.” “The Patels own and operate several Taco Bells so this is not somebody who would like to have a Taco Bell,” Steinmetz said “They have empirical data from several other locations.” Planning Board members led by Chairman Hugh Schwartz said that issues they’d examine in a formal application would include whether the number of cars waiting for order pickups could back up onto Central Park Avenue whether the flow of cars into and out of parking spaces would be smooth and whether there would be noise or nighttime lighting that would affect residents of the neighboring apartment building There also was concern about when during the day deliveries would be made and trash pickup would tale place the ease with which trucks could maneuver on the site Another issue raised was whether cars exiting the site would be able to safely make a left turn onto Central Park Avenue because of frequently heavy traffic conditions or whether left turns coming out of the site should be prohibited Steinmetz did not say when a formal application and site plan might be submitted to the Town of Greenburgh but indicated that if the project moves forward the plans likely would take into account the comments and concerns that Greenburgh already has raised Commercial real estate is a bit like the Lord in the Book of Job:  It giveth and it taketh away Décor Homes is about to exit the anchor space in the Dalewood Shopping Center II on Central Avenue in Hartsdale a footprint once home to the Christmas Tree Shops And while Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner does not yet know what will occupy the space he said he is pleased with the new Amazing Lash Studio “This is the kind of business that will make the Dalewood Shopping Center a destination for those who are looking for an exceptional business that offers customers customized eyelash styles,” he wrote in an email “I think this new business may attract to Dalewood and Central Avenue customers who normally would not shop on Central Avenue It’s a different kind of specialized business that many residents will appreciate I think residents and visitors to Central Avenue appreciate the variety.” Hartsdale is the second Amazing Lash Studio for Marcia Hawthorne who also owns the one in Port Chester and who brings an unusual background to aesthetic services the Westfair Business Journal caught up with her to discuss her blended business style: “The 2,200-square-foot space is a haven of tranquility every visit is a pampering experience from start to finish The studio’s design maintains the brand’s signature aesthetic while allowing franchise owners to incorporate personal touches – small yet meaningful enhancements that elevate the space’s sophistication and serenity beautifully lightweight and natural-looking lash extensions we now offer expert brow services to enhance your look As the industry leader in eyelash extensions — part of a booming $1.3 billion market — we take pride in setting the standard for quality How did you get started and finance your business “I was already a member at an Amazing Lash Studio in Englewood which was about an hour’s drive from my home in Westchester I needed a last-minute lash appointment for an impromptu event I decided to visit a competitor closer to home — though I felt a little guilty as I considered myself a loyal Amazing Lash client compared to the two-hour round trip to New Jersey It was then that I had an ‘aha’ moment:  How wonderful would it be to have an Amazing Lash Studio right here in Westchester unsure if my partner would think I was crazy he played a key role in researching the franchise we were able to open the first Amazing Lash Studio in Westchester County We were fortunate enough to self-finance the project which made the journey to becoming business owners even more rewarding.” “I’m originally from the Bronx – I studied at Bronx Community College — and my background couldn’t be more different from the lash industry…. we own and operate nine Golden Krust Caribbean restaurant franchises Golden Krust is a family-owned business that started in 1989 in the Bronx and has since grown to proudly operate 140 franchises nationwide — and counting.” Are you thinking of opening other lash or restaurant locations you can achieve it,’ and with nine restaurants and two lash studios I’ll embrace whatever opportunities come my way and take it one step at a time.” A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a wooded area on the side of a road in Westchester The crash happened on Ridge Road in Hartsdale Arriving fire crews had to pull the trapped driver from the vehicle before transporting them to a nearby hospital More information about the crash was not immediately available Someone in Westchester is celebrating a major lottery win after purchasing a top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $33,578 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing was sold at Hartsdale Fuel Corp TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m with players selecting numbers from a field of one through 39 Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize The New York Lottery continues to make a significant impact across the state contributing $3.8 billion to public schools during the 2023-2024 fiscal year Check your tickets—this lucky winner may still be out there No one was injured after a car plowed into a Mattress Firm store in Hartsdale on Friday Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said he had spoken to police and confirmed that no one was injured Feiner also said the building department would be on hand to make sure that the building was structurally safe a white SUV could be seen inside the store on Central Avenue Glass from a shattered Mattress Firm store window littered the carpet in front of the vehicle and mattresses were strewn about the storefront A sign advertising sales and promotions stood against a damaged stair rail The incident appeared to be concentrated to the strip mall area where the Mattress Firm was located Hartsdale and Greenville fire departments and Greenburgh police responded to the scene and were assessing the situation Exact details of how the incident happened Friday morning weren't immediately available Police could not be immediately reached for comment Also on scene were members of the Westchester County Special Operations Division Joelle Anisse’s nickname is “The Vault,” and an ironclad one she is at that for in the manner of hair stylists – who are entrusted not only with your tresses but often with your confidences – she said “And we’re in a bank no less,” Anisse added Those who banked there will no doubt be stunned at the transformation Gone are the cubicles and teller windows with their office furnishings In their stead are 10 white sinks with comfortable black headrests and 23 stations with modern black furniture and custom cabinetry offset by a floor of gray porcelain tiles from Spain and white Venetian plaster walls with black and camel graining running through them the camel being picked up by the color of the suede sofa that helps command the reception area of the 2,500-square-foot space  Everything about that space – created by Anisse Mohamed Faitrouni – is designed to convey a luxurious experience The salon area is flanked by two changing stations washing and styling areas are all separate and staggered so that no one is bumping into someone else That includes the four stylists and the clients – half of whom come from Scarsdale where Anisse worked for 10 years; a quarter of whom come from the Edgemont section of Greenburgh 15% from Bronxville and 5% from as far away as Connecticut is enclosed in glass so clients can peer in – “it’s a selling point,” Anisse said of the design – but with high ventilation as keratin has a strong smell colorful tubes of hair dye stand at attention the accessible restrooms are things to behold flowering plants and fashion illustration-style portraits of women tendrils of hair caressing their glamorous faces  The look of the place and Anisse’s own – fitted black pants and top; long straight dark hair; olive eyes; high cheekbones; and red lacquered nails – are calling cards for the kind of cutting-edge service – pun intended as Anisse said every great hairstyle begins with the cut – her clients receive tuned to a YouTube channel featuring the runway shows from Europe  “We as hairdressers get our sense of fashion – and hairstyles – from Europe,” she said “It’s the first place to spot the trends.”   Trending this season – long hair after a period of Bobs and lobs (long Bobs) L’Oréal Professional products line the shelves of the reception area while Anisse and her team keep up with the latest techniques and products at L’Oréal classes in Manhattan Anisse has 16 years of experience as a hair stylist “It was a matter of when to pull the trigger.”  When she and her husband saw the listing for the former bank “Right from day one I saw it,” Anisse said narrowing her eyes as she once again glimpsed her vision of a sleek yet comfortable environment  Now Anisse has the space and the stations she wants And while she’d like to add a men’s hairstylist – her clientele is made up of women and children – she’s in no rush to enlarge the team for as a stylist she knows that it takes time for anything of value – a great head of hair call 914-713-3070 or email info@joelleanissesalon.com After more than two decades of honoring the victims of September 11 a 9/11 memorial in a Westchester park will soon be torn down due to ongoing structural issues located in Richard Presser Park in Hartsdale The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall in Hartsdale’s Richard Presser Park is set to be torn down this week Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Saturday The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall was built in 2003 after a collaboration between the Town of Greenburgh and ArtsWestchester In addition to the tiles painted by community members the memorial also featured a piece of metal from the World Trade Center and an artist-commissioned illustration on its reverse side the wall has struggled to withstand the elements over the years tiles began cracking and falling off the structure Town officials twice attempted to reattach the tiles but the problems persisted due to moisture damage and poor drainage Feiner announced that around 80 percent of the tiles had fallen with some held together only by surrounding grout The Greenburgh Parks Department had started carefully removing and storing the remaining tiles in crates while officials worked on a plan for a new memorial Feiner said town officials are discussing a new memorial design which could be placed at Greenburgh Town Hall instead of Richard Presser Park which contributed to the original memorial has expressed interest in helping fund the new project if officials chose to repair the existing wall it would have cost around $100,000 and there would be no guarantee it would last Once the People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall is removed Richard Presser Park will have more open space for visitors to enjoy Lisa LaRocca and Jonathan Gordon Officials have given the first estimate of when a sewer break along a busy road in Westchester that occurred months ago could be fixed The sewer break happened at 100 East Hartsdale Ave which originally occurred in the area of 100 East Hartsdale Ave in Greenburgh over Memorial Day weekend and has caused traffic delays and sidewalk closures is expected to be fixed by October or November Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the fix has proved to be complicated because of the age of the pipe and manhole "A project of this complexity would normally require significant planning and design before ever breaking ground," Feiner said without the benefit of an extended time frame for design and installation the steps being taken now must be deliberate and carefully considered in order to avoid errors associated with expediting a repair." the town has installed temporary piping to bypass the broken sewer line and allow for an intital investigation of the damage The sewer main underneath the sidewalk of East Hartsdale was then cleared of debris revealing that a manhole and section of pipe directly connected to it were broken A lateral connection to the manhole was also revealed to have been damaged This break may be directly under a multi-story building but this cannot be confirmed until more excavation work is done The town has hired a consultant to design shoring for this excavation which will allow crews to repair the manhole and broken pipe This may require intermittent road closures and traffic rerouting adding that the sidewalk can then be restored afterwards the town will then begin a sewer line replacement and relining project that will require "extensive capital funding," according to Feiner limit any disruptions to the residents and businesses on East Hartsdale and expedite these repairs," Feiner said which has a contract to buy the property located at 57 N Central Park Ave in Greenburgh proposes to demolish the existing building and construct an approximately 1,668-square-foot Taco Bell with associated site improvements The Business Journal reported in June of last year that Kai’s representatives had met with members of the Town of Greenburgh staff and Planning Board to discuss the possibility of moving ahead with a proposal An application for the project now has been filed with Greenburgh Kai operates other Taco Bell restaurants in the Hudson Valley Attorneys David Steinmetz and Matthew Behrens of the White Plains-based law firm Zarin & Steinmetz are representing the applicant They said that the project will involve obtaining site plan approval and a Special Permit from the Greenburgh Planning Board along with certain zoning variances from the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals The property covers approximately 0.41-acre and presently is improved with a single-story 1,728-square-foot commercial building with a total of 24 parking spaces The proposal involves demolishing the existing “Honey Baked Ham” building to make way for the new Taco Bell It would offer an on-site restaurant and drive-thru window The existing site configuration provides separate in and out driveways The proposal calls for a single curb cut with a two-way In addition to the 24 on-site parking spaces there would be eight queuing spaces for vehicles in-line for the drive-thru The attorneys point out that the property is located in the Town of Greenburgh’s CA Central Avenue Mixed-Use Impact District which means that the project will need to obtain a special permit to allow for “quick service or fast-food establishments.” They say that the project meets the Town Ccde requirement for it not to be located nearer than 2,000 feet to another such establishment as measured from their property lines The attorneys say that there will be sufficient security to prevent the use of the premises as a loitering place during hours of operation and that there will be proper facilities and personnel for disposal of the trash and other debris They also say that the project will be in harmony with the orderly development of the district They say that the project will not create pedestrian or vehicular traffic hazards and will not have signs fumes or lights that will hinder normal development of the district or impair the use enjoyment and value of adjacent land and buildings Two New Jersey men have been arrested in connection with the violent broad-daylight robbery of a jewelry store in New York that left customers and employees terrified New Jersey resident Kevin Williams (center) is pictured holding a large stack of cash following a violent robbery at a jewelry store in New York (left and right) Byron Wilson of Irvington (left) is pictured holding cash following the robbery at Tarrytown Jewelers in Hartsdale (right) were arrested and charged in the December 2024 sledgehammer robbery at Tarrytown Jewelers in the Westchester County hamlet of Hartsdale the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday The robbery happened just after 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, at the Westchester Square shopping plaza on North Central Avenue, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Prosecutors say Williams and Wilson—along with co-conspirators—smashed their way into the store using sledgehammers and stole around $1.7 million worth of jewelry and luxury watches while customers and employees hid in fear the group drove a stolen vehicle with a stolen license plate from New Jersey to the scene of the crime the suspects were seen taking photos of themselves holding large stacks of cash Williams and Wilson are each charged with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and Hobbs Act robbery—federal offenses that each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison Acting US Attorney Matthew Podolsky called the crime a "violent robbery of a jewelry store in broad daylight."  "Today’s arrests should make clear that if you commit such brazen and dangerous crimes in this district we will find you and hold you responsible," Podolsky continued The arrests were the result of a joint investigation by the FBI’s Westchester Safe Streets Task Force and Newark Field Office This case is being prosecuted by the US Attorney’s White Plains Division While the town of Greenburgh continues to work on the fundamentals involved in paving the way for revitalization of the area surrounding the Four Corners intersection where Hartsdale Avenue crosses Central Avenue a redevelopment proposal for a parcel about a block east of the actual intersection has been presented to the Town Board Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner characterized it as the first major Four Corners redevelopment proposal It would be a 6-story building with 50 residential units There would be 33 one-bedroom units and 17 two-bedroom units The building would contain 48,000 square feet The property for the proposed development consists of two lots at the corner of East Hartsdale Avenue and Wilson Street formerly was a gas station and now is the site of Casarella”™s Auto Service The Greenburgh Department of Community Development and Conservation has prepared a draft study of the Four Corners area intended to establish the basics for what it characterizes as a “community-driven and collaborative concept for neighborhood scaled mixed-use redevelopment.” The founders of the Hartsdale-based real estate consulting firm Inspired Places LLC last April presented to the Town Board a revitalization study they created which had the backing of the Hartsdale Neighbors Association Major issues outlined in the studies included a need to revise restrictive zoning a lack of unity in design and unsafe pedestrian conditions Those issues were on the table at the Town Board”™s May 14 work session when Paul Dedrukaj “We basically hope that our concept project will fit right in with the development and the ideas that are being pushed forward with development of the Four Corners,” Parangi said the building would have two 500- to 600-square-foot professional office spaces There would be 73 parking spaces in what likely would be a two-level underground garage Parangi emphasized that his design includes all needed parking on the site and the project won”™t put any stress on the town in terms of street parking The building would have a green roof with amenities for residents Dedrukaj told the board members that they do not have to be concerned about pollution on the site from its time as a gas station “The tanks were removed and environmental Phase 1 and Phase 2 were completed There was no leakage and no contamination,” he said Parangi said his design concept calls for it to be a green building and LEED certified at least to the silver level a project must earn 50 to 59 points when measured against the latest LEED certification checklist published by the U.S “A green building is a relatively novel concept at least in Hartsdale so we are putting forward our best foot here,” he said He said the building will have solar panels to generate some of the electricity which it will use and has been terraced to enhance the building”™s visual impact and minimize the shadows it would produce Feiner said the developer could help the community by expanding the building”™s parking garage to include public parking spaces He suggested that the developers contact the Hartsdale Public Parking District to discuss the possibilities of adding a floor of public parking The parking district was created by the state Legislature in 1952 to provide commuter parking for residents of the unincorporated town of Greenburgh and to provide metered on-street parking It owns and operates two multilevel garages and four parking lots and is independent of the town “We have to show people that this Four Corners development is a win-win for everybody,” Feiner said “We”™re going to make East Hartsdale Avenue better and Four Corners better than it is now we”™re trying to address stormwater,” he said Community Development and Conservation Commissioner Garrett Duquesne said the developer”™s timetable for moving the proposal forward needs to include public outreach to explain the proposal meeting with the parking district and others concerned with Four Corners redevelopment holding a presubmission conference with the Planning Board and then submitting a formal application The Kiwanis Club of Hartsdale will hold its Annual Carnival Fundraiser at Richard Presser Park/Webb Field  The Carnival will feature a variety of rides  It has always provided family fun during the holiday weekend  The hours of operation are:  Thursday and Friday from 5 pm until closing each night; and Saturday and Monday from 2 pm – until closing each night Money raised at the Carnival helps The Kiwanis Club of Hartsdale sponsor a number of community projects including donating backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary school children Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts to local families donations to local food bank and charitable community organizations scholarships awarded to Woodlands high school students Kiwanis Club of Hartsdale celebrates its 68th year serving our community We look forward to seeing everyone at the Carnival RiverJournalOnline is the online publication of River Journal and River Journal North No part of River Journal or River Journal North including photos ads and text may be reproduced without the written consent of the Publisher with no two days and no two schools exactly alike our photographers find what makes our school days anything but ordinary the people and programs and events that make a difference Check back to lohud.com for our lohud in our schools feature each Monday A group of Woodlands High School students tried using a pottery wheel for the first time in art teacher Claire Cronin’s ceramics class on a recent afternoon students learn to shape clay using two techniques: hand building and wheel throwing Working with clay teaches students about physics thanks to the calming effect of throwing on the wheel Students were making coffee mugs for a project Cronin created based on her experience living in Honduras The project highlights how coffee is produced and the inequities of the coffee harvesters “The idea is for them to make this mug and think about people in the world that don't have the advantages we have,” Cronin said This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Two victims killed when a Tesla crashed into a residential building in Westchester have been identified as relatives of a town councilman in the county The scene of the crash on Battle Avenue.  Both 70-year-old Millie Sheehan and 36-year-old Diana Sheehan of Hartsdale died in a crash on Monday according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner Millie Sheehan had been the wife of Greenburgh Councilman Francis Sheehan while Diana Sheehan had been his daughter-in-law and crashed into the front of an apartment building at 295 Battle Ave. according to White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong Both the car and apartment building caught on fire after the vehicle, an electric Tesla, exploded. Three people outside the building, including a jogger struck by debris and two children inside an apartment, were also injured, ABC7 reported.  Feiner asked residents to give space to the Sheehan family as they grieve "We ask that you join us in expressing deepest condolences to Francis and their entire family for this terrible loss," Feiner said The Greenburgh Central School District PTA Council also memorialized the two victims in a post on social media saying that they will both be "deeply missed by the GCSD community."  The cause of the crash has not yet been released 2024 at 7:14 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The vehicle exploded upon impact causing a fire in the building and the two people inside the car to be badly burnt NY — A tragic crash in Westchester County has left two dead A driver lost control of a car shortly after 9 a.m. this morning on Battle Ave. in White Plains, when the car crashed into an apartment building and a tree The vehicle exploded upon impact, causing a fire in the building and the two people inside the car to be badly burnt The station reports that two children inside the apartment building were treated at the scene for injuries and a jogger was struck by debris and taken to White Plains Hospital for minor injuries The two Hartsdale women killed in the crash have been identified as 70-year-old Millie Sheehan and 36-year-old Diana Sheehan Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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New York is more than the Manhattan skyline and Times Square some towns deliver affordability without sacrificing quality of life Whether you prefer the beauty of the Adirondacks these towns provide the perfect balance of comfort Social engagement is effortless in these towns whether it’s joining a community event at Hartsdale’s public library or exploring local breweries in Lakewood and welcoming neighborhoods ensure a comfortable and secure retirement These 11 cost-effective towns in New York for retirees emit a feeling of home being in the middle of the Endless Mountains from Pennsylvania and New York Finger Lake the Waverly Glen Park has a beautiful waterfall and picnic areas Guthrie Primary Care Clinic handles all walk-in geriatric and other concerns in Waverly Elderwood at Waverly provides assisted living in apartment-style housing It also has a 200-bed nursing service for retirees who need day support retirees can find a house for $208,000 here With clean mountain air, year-round activities, and quality healthcare, Lake Placid is more than just a former Olympic host town Retirees benefit from access to Lake Placid Health Center Elderwood of Uihlein is the top choice when seniors need hospice sustenance Lake Placid also has fairly economical housing properties at $375,000 The town also provides endless ways to stay active scenic 2.5-mile trail ideal for daily strolls Retirees looking to stay socially engaged can visit the Lake Placid Center for the Arts Watkins Glen is where seniors can have a scenic retirement along the shores of Seneca Lake The town’s biggest draw is Watkins Glen State Park where retirees can enjoy easy-to-moderate walking trails leading to 19 stunning waterfalls and gorges Fishing and boating are popular pastimes for retirees in Seneca Harbor Park About 31 local wineries along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail are also a good place for retirees to schedule tastings and vineyard tours with friends which has a 120-bed nursing center and 16 critical care beds Retirees may also spend $237,000 on a permanent residence in Watkins Glen Dunkirk can claim the top spot among the most cost-effective towns in New York for retirees Lake Erie’s sandy shoreline is a major highlight Retirees have the opportunity for an evening walk Point Gratiot Park is another leisure place for seniors with picnic areas It is also a good weekend plan to catch up with friends on a movie at Dunkirk Multiplex The Dunkirk Senior Center encourages socializing with activities ranging from fitness programs to group outings for all above 50 in town Brooks-Memorial Hospital is the primary contact point for healthcare needs in Dunkirk Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has more comprehensive senior care services for the long term The town has one of the lowest average house-purchasing costs in the United States at $129,900 in 2025 Fairport is an excellent place to retire while staying active and connected along the Erie Canal Perinton Medical Center takes the lead in addressing patients' needs Fairport Baptist Homes' assisted living center has been serving the community since 1904 Homes for sale in Fairport start at $350,000 the Fairport Farmer’s Market is a great spot to meet neighbors while picking up fresh produce Retirees can also choose between wine tours or craft beer pints at Casa Larga Vineyards the Fairport Public Library regularly hosts book clubs and educational events for adults Hartsdale is a place where retirees can seek suburban peace and city conveniences White Plains Hospital is just minutes away providing top-tier medical care in its nearly 300-bed facility Seniors must have at least $389,900 in savings to be homeowners here Visiting Angels White Plains serves the senior townspeople with services for Elderly Companions The town is known for its walkability and green spaces Ridge Road Park has 236 acres of shaded walking paths Trader Joe's is a favorite in the neighborhood to stock dairy A short train ride connects retirees to New York City for additional entertainment is named after its Dutch province of Gelderland Retirees benefit from top-notch healthcare with Albany Medical Center and Albany Med EmUrgentCare in the vicinity Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland is for those who seek round-the-clock supervision Pine Bush Preserve is a unique inland pine barrens ecosystem with 18 miles of trails and wildlife spotting allowing retirees to stay quick on their feet Social life is easy to maintain with the Guilderland Public Library running book clubs and educational programs like technology help Shopping and dining at Crossgates Mall provide entertainment within a 3-mile radius of town 12 miles from Buffalo is Williamsville a well-rounded and cost-effective retirement option Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital is among the biggest medical facilitators in the area with nearly 270 beds Seniors needing extra support can find quality care at Elderwood Village properties on sale have a beginning price of $384,900 Glen Park is a highlight for appreciating walking paths amid duck ponds for fishing Williamsville partially shares the 80-acre Amherst State Park with Buffalo Williamsville Branch Library also supports seniors if they wish to get familiar with technology with their 45-minute sessions Peekskill is a small city on the Hudson River that provides an affordable and vibrant retirement experience New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital is dedicated to serving the nearby residents with outpatient and inpatient services For retirees who wish to live independently but among their peers Drum Hill Senior Living Community is the best option it costs $350,000 to own a house in Peekskill The Hudson Riverfront is the heart of the town Retirees who enjoy the arts will love the Hudson Valley MOCA which showcases 80+ contemporary exhibitions Paramount Hudson Valley Theater hosts live music Exactly 13 miles north of Niagara Falls is Youngstown along the Niagara River Mary’s Hospital in nearby Lewiston is the go-to for townsfolk Lewiston Senior Services Center is active in the town for Bingo Retirees can also visit the Youngstown Free Library for reading programs and discussion groups Youngstown is right below the housing average in the United States Fort Niagara State Park is a hit among outdoor-loving retirees a historic site with reenactments and exhibits showcasing the region’s military history organizes summer concerts and community gatherings If seniors wish to spend their after-retirement on the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake WellNow Urgent Care is a small but main POC for tests Brookdale Lakewood is a lakeside retirement housing facility with amenities like meals Retirees may choose to acquire their own residence at a convenient value of $249,500 The town’s location makes it ideal for outdoor activities Lakewood Community Park promises walking trails The Southern Tier Brewing Company is a favorite spot to meet friends and try craft beers The Lakewood Memorial Library is also a place for retirees to partake in book clubs and community talks like author talks Retiring in New York doesn’t have to mean high costs or crowded cities These 11 cost-effective towns in New York for retirees propose affordability making them ideal for a fulfilling retirement then Chautauqua Lake provides year-round recreation in Lakewood Guilderland balances small-town peace with easy access to Albany’s conveniences In these affordable and well-connected communities retirees can enjoy both relaxation and adventure without compromising on quality of life photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com We are thrilled to announce that Choice Pet in Hartsdale has been voted Best Pet Store in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards Choice Pet was established in 1979 and has currently expanded to 17 neighborhood locations across Connecticut The pet store specializes in offering carefully selected holistic ensuring that your furry friends receive the best care possible and their knowledgeable staff is always ready to provide guidance and information to enrich life with and for pets Visit them at 241 N Central Ave, in Hartsdale and check out choicepet.com to learn more A crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester resulted in injuries and has blocked two lanes of travel A crash on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale is causing traffic delays on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale just south of Dobbs Ferry Road The crash has left the right and center lanes blocked but authorities have not yet released more information about the crash A store in Westchester was damaged when a woman crashed her car into it The car ended up 50 feet inside the Mattress Firm store.  when a car crashed into the Mattress Firm store in Hartsdale at 84 South Central Ave According to the Hartsdale Fire Department the car was found 50 feet into the store with the front driver's side over the basement stairwell the car had to be stabilized before the driver and passenger were freed The driver of the car told fire officials that she had been trying to back up from a nearby gas station when "something happened" and she went over the curb and through the glass of the store, according to a report by ABC7.  The store does not have much structural damage but the glass windows in front were shattered and a back wall was banged up adding that the store's manager said it is too early to know how long it will take for the store to reopen The car was later towed away from the store A Hartsdale restaurateur has petitioned for bankruptcy protection while blaming two former employees for his business troubles declared $91,400 in assets and $312,000 in liabilities in a Chapter 11 reorganization petition filed on June 24 in U.S “The debtor’s financial predicament was caused primarily by a Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit commenced by two former employees,” Chu declared in the Fantasy Cuisine case petitioned for personal bankruptcy protection claiming $29,236 in assets and $600,095 in liabilities Fantasy Cuisine specializes in Szechuan cuisine Chu also owns Dumpling Plus Noodle restaurant on Palmer Avenue in Bronxville blames former dim sum chefs Bing Wang and Yan Qiu Zhang for the Fantasy Cuisine bankruptcy He says the restaurant owes Wang $24,494 and Zhang $129,997 Wang and Zhang sued Chu and Fantasy Cuisine in 2020 Wang claimed he worked 61 hours a week but never received overtime compensation or paystubs was paid a fixed wage regardless of the hours worked She also alleged that Chu “rebuffed her complaints about the sweatshop-like onerous work conditions which included pervasive rodent infestation and rodent feces in the work area.” Chu described Wang as a highly specialized gourmet dim sum chef who was exempt from labor laws He depicted Zhang as a manager and “number three in the organizational hierarchy” who supervised Wang and was in effect a co-employer under federal labor law “To the extent that there was  ‘sweatshop-like work conditions’ in the Dim Sum Department,” he stated “the same was created by plaintiff Zhang as its manager and [he and the corporation] were not aware of such conditions.” and the jury ruled in favor Wang and Zhang finding that Chu and Fantasy Cuisine had failed to act in good faith regarding overtime wages and wage statements Wang accused Fantasy Cuisine of submitting fraudulent tax information to the IRS in a class action lawsuit filed last year in White Plains federal court He claimed that the restaurant did not withhold wages for paying federal and state income thereby increasing his tax liability and jeopardizing his benefits Chu responded that Wang insisted on receiving payments partially by check and partially by cash and that the restaurant paid its share of Wang’s Social Security and Medicare taxes “No tax withholdings were deducted from his pay as per his request,” Chu stated in an affidavit “He declined to fill out a W-4 form and insisted that only his check payments be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.” $72,000 last year and $33,066 as of filing for personal bankruptcy He said his goals in the Fantasy Cuisine bankruptcy are to remain operating without interruption preserve business interests and present a plan that will satisfy all creditors