https://freerepublic.com/tag/tarrytownlighthouse/ en-us Sat, 7 Jun 2025 06:55:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4321506/posts Three teens have been arrested for trashing and setting fire to the beloved historic Sleepy Hollow lighthouse in a “heartbreaking” attack just a year after its multimillion-dollar renovation, according to officials. Baby-faced firebugs Elvin Ayavaca, 18, of White Plains and Richard Barrero, 19, of Harrison, along with an unidentified 17-year-old, caused at least $100,000 in damage to the charming 142-year-old landmark, the Westchester County Police said in a press release Friday. The trio was charged with arson, burglary and criminal mischief after getting caught on camera strolling over a bridge leading to the lighthouse Saturday, according to police. A fourth... NY Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4321506/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2025 06:55:10 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4390749/posts Two baby-faced Westchester arsonists who admitted to torching a beloved Hudson River lighthouse will get to avoid jail time thanks to a plea deal that allows them to buy their freedom. Elvin Ayavaca, 19, and Richard Joseph Barrero, 20, both pleaded guilty on Monday in exchange for a sweetheart deal that allows the arsonists to dodge any time in prison — as long as they cough up nearly $81,000 each and stay out of trouble for the rest of the year, according to the Westchester DA’s office. If the pair, who caused roughly $100,000 in damage to Westchester’s historic Tarrytown... NY Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4390749/posts#comment Thu, 6 Aug 2026 00:00:04 GMT