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Yonkers Man Charged with Murder in South Broadway Shooting

YONKERS, N.Y. — The Yonkers Police Department has arrested and charged Carlos Villanueva, 31, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the early hours of September 8, 2024, on South…

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Two Men Shot at Doyle Park in Yonkers, One Dead

YONKERS, N.Y. — A shooting at Doyle Park on Ashburton Avenue in Yonkers left one man dead and another injured on Sunday evening, according to the Yonkers Police Department. Officers responded to…

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Yonkers Police Investigate Gruesome Discovery Near Mount Vernon Bridge

YONKERS, NY — Early on August 5, the Yonkers Police Department was called to the vicinity of the Oak Street bridge, near the jurisdictional boundary with Mount Vernon, following reports of a…

Yonkers Police Arrest Oil Thief on Central Park Avenue

YONKERS, NY – Yonkers Police arrested a 36-year-old New York City resident after he was caught stealing oil from businesses along Central Park Avenue, a busy commercial area. The incident, which occurred…

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Yonkers Police Officer and K9 Partner Retire After Years of Service

Yonkers, NY – The Yonkers Police Department is celebrating the retirement of Police Officer Brian Bracken and his K9 partner, Socko. Officer Bracken, a Yonkers native, retires after 17 years of dedicated…

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Continued Road Closure in Yonkers As Collapsed Building Cleanup Continues

YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has issued a traffic update regarding the ongoing situation at 9 North Broadway following a partial building collapse last Friday. As demolition crews continue their…

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Yonkers Official Condemn Building After Collapse, Order Demolition

YONKERS, NY – Following a partial collapse on Friday at 9 North Broadway, officials have deemed the entire building structurally unsound and slated it for demolition. Crews have already begun the demolition…

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Yonkers Building Collapse: Here’s What We Know So Far

Building Collapse in Yonkers Prompts Emergency Response YONKERS, NY—A building collapse at 9 North Broadway led to a significant emergency response this morning just before 11:00 AM. The incident involved the collapse…

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Partial Building Collapse in Yonkers; Emergency Operations Underway

YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department and Yonkers Fire Department are currently responding to a partial building collapse at 9 North Broadway. Emergency teams are actively working to evacuate occupants and…

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Yonkers Police Connect with Community Over Coffee at Local Starbucks

YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department expressed their gratitude to the Starbucks located in the Cross County Shopping Center for hosting an impromptu session of Coffee with a Cop last week.…

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Yonkers Police Sergeant Charged with Assault During Arrest

WHITE PLAINS, NY – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that Yonkers Police Department Sergeant Hector Cartagena, 55, has been indicted on multiple assault charges. The indictment comes after an…

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Yonkers Fire Bug Caught by Police, Released Under Criminal Justice Reform Protocols

YONKERS, NY — In the early hours of yesterday morning, at around 1:00 AM, Edwin Polanco, a 34-year-old resident of Yonkers, has been named for in several arson incidents in southwest Yonkers.…

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Yonkers Police Target Illegal Mopeds After Multiple Complaints

YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has reported a successful crackdown on illegal mopeds and other two-wheeled vehicles in an effort to address community safety concerns. Last week, a special task…

Yonkers Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Arson, Endangering Residents

WHITE PLAINS, NY – A Yonkers man has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison for his involvement in a 2021 arson case that endangered the lives of local residents. Westchester…

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World War II Explosive Found in Yonkers Home

Yonkers, NY – The bomb squad was called after a public works employee discovered a World War II-era mortar in his relative’s belongings in Westchester. The incident began on Monday at around…

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Yonkers Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Police Department has successfully apprehended a man in connection to a deadly hit-and-run accident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday, April 8. Authorities were alerted…

Watch: Woman Rescued After Jumping from Yonkers Pier

YONKERS, NY – A retired Yonkers Police Department member’s alertness led to the dramatic rescue of a woman from the waters of the downtown waterfront area on Wednesday evening. The incident unfolded…

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Yonkers Police Chase Ends in Crash. Officer Under Investigation

YONKERS, NY – A high-speed police chase through the streets of Yonkers on the evening of March 14 led to a dramatic crash and an investigation into the police use of force.…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Yonkers, Fleeing Driver Captured in Nearby County

YONKERS, NY – A tragic incident occurred on Monday when a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a vehicle in Yonkers. At approximately 4:00 PM on March 25, the…

New York News·Police Blotter

Yonkers Police and Fire Units Rescue Man from River at Train Station

Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 1:00 PM, Yonkers Police and Yonkers Fire units swiftly responded to a distress call from the Yonkers Train Station, where someone was heard screaming for help from within…

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Yonkers Man Charged with Murder in South Broadway Shooting

Two Men Shot at Doyle Park in Yonkers, One Dead

Yonkers Police Investigate Gruesome Discovery Near Mount Vernon Bridge

Yonkers Police Arrest Oil Thief on Central Park Avenue

Yonkers Police Officer and K9 Partner Retire After Years of Service

Continued Road Closure in Yonkers As Collapsed Building Cleanup Continues

Yonkers Official Condemn Building After Collapse, Order Demolition

Yonkers Building Collapse: Here’s What We Know So Far

Partial Building Collapse in Yonkers; Emergency Operations Underway

Yonkers Police Connect with Community Over Coffee at Local Starbucks

Yonkers Police Sergeant Charged with Assault During Arrest

Yonkers Fire Bug Caught by Police, Released Under Criminal Justice Reform Protocols

Yonkers Police Target Illegal Mopeds After Multiple Complaints

Yonkers Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Arson, Endangering Residents

World War II Explosive Found in Yonkers Home

Yonkers Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

Watch: Woman Rescued After Jumping from Yonkers Pier

Yonkers Police Chase Ends in Crash. Officer Under Investigation

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Yonkers, Fleeing Driver Captured in Nearby County

Yonkers Police and Fire Units Rescue Man from River at Train Station

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