US EditionPolice Release Images Of 'Persons Of Interest' In Lighthouse Arson
- Westchester County Police have shared images of four individuals suspected of involvement in a weekend arson and vandalism incident at the landmark lighthouse located in Sleepy Hollow.
- The incident followed the lighthouse's $3.4 million, two-year renovation that ended last fall and began when a parks worker spotted smoke and damage Saturday morning.
- Damage includes heavy fire harm to the wooden first floor, broken windows, destroyed antiques, furniture, and 35 rare books scattered and damaged on the floor.
- County Executive Ken Jenkins called it a "truly despicable act" with estimated damages exceeding $100,000, pledging to identify and bring those responsible to justice.
- Authorities suspended public tours and continue forensic analysis, while officials emphasize the lighthouse's cultural importance and commit to protecting the landmark.
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Historic Sleepy Hollow lighthouse gutted by arsonists one year after undergoing $3.4 million restoration: ‘Heartbreaking’
A group of teenage arsonists burned and gutted Sleepy Hallow’s beloved historic lighthouse just a year after its multi-million dollar renovation— and cops are hot on their trail, officers said Wednesday.
Historic Sleepy Hollow lighthouse set on fire after expensive renovation
Troublemakers broke into a historic New York lighthouse along the Hudson River, set a fire and vandalized the interior. Authorities say valuable antiques, furniture and other meaningful items were destroyed. The damage was discovered Saturday morning at the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, which had just undergone a two-year, $3.4 million renovation. Westchester County officials say there was at least $100,000 in damage. The lighthouse was…
Tarrytown Lighthouse vandalism under investigation
SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- An arson and vandalism investigation is underway at the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow. According to the Westchester County Police Department, the damage was first reported Saturday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Officers said on Saturday, around 9:40 a.m., an employee noticed a smoke condition and broken windows when they arrived at the …
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