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Friday, April 17, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: Hope's Door Celebrates 35th anniversary at the Apawamis Club in Rye

... several sustaining members of the Junior League of Northern Westchester, Elizabeth Carlton and Kirk Ferguson of Bedford, and Suzy Beatty of Pound Ridge. Ms. Sturz recalled that Peggy Muncie, then assistant minister at St. Matthew's Church, and Jill ...

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UJA-Federation Honors Beckmans of Scarsdale and Riegers of Bedford

More than 350 guests joined UJA-Federation of New York's Westchester Region as it honored the Beckman family of Scarsdale and the Rieger family of Bedford . At this Westchester Celebration, Yoav Cohen of White Plains was recognized for his contributions as Westchester's first shaliach , or Israeli emissary, who serves as a cultural bridge between the local community and Israel.

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Area Artists Awarded Special Recognition At ArtsWestchester Lunch

... composers and performing artists. Many of them, though they make Westchester home, are known throughout the world. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack were honored (though Leslie was not in attendance due to an illlness) and given The Emily ...

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

NYC jury deliberates murder case stemming from 1979 disappearance

... original missing poster of Etan Patz is shown during a news conference in New York, April 19, 2012. (Reuters/Keith Bedford) New York Police Department spokesman Paul Brown holds an original missing poster of Etan Patz during a news conference near a ...

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Port Chester Man, 43, Arrested in Bedford on Charge of DWI

Port Chester resident Damien N. Gunning, 43, was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated Wednesday on I-684 in Bedford, according to state police.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

ArtsWestchester To Present Awards To White Plains Artists

... Plains will be honored: Sidra Bell, choreographer; Bettijane Sills, choreographer; and Neil Waldman, visual artist. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Security director of Iowa lottery awards himself with a $14.3 million winning ticket

Why is this former information security director of the Iowa state lottery not smiling? Because he made a nifty self-deleting computer program designed to give him a $14.3 million winning ticket and got caught , say officials. [Eddie] Tipton, now 51, waited more than a year before attempting to anonymously claim the ticket through a Bedford, N.Y. attorney named Crawford Shaw, the Lottery Post reported.

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Know Someone Doing Good Things in Bedford or Katonah? Nominate Your 'Everyday Hero!'

Do you know a volunteer, teacher, coach or community member making a difference? Tell us how they give back and they could be featured. Do you know someone making a difference in the community? Maybe it's a neighbor who volunteers at the local soup kitchen, or a student who reads to the elderly at a nursing home.

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Yonkers Artists Named Honorees For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Bedford Hills' Church Choir Presents Gospel Concert

BEDFORD, N.Y. The Antioch Baptist Church Choir is hosting a gospel concert Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. at the church, 3 Church St., Bedford Hills. Admission is a free-will offering.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Chappaqua's Michael Shapiro Named Honoree For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Pleasantville's Wysocki Named Honoree For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Purchase's Nancy Bowen Named Honoree For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Thornwood's David Neumann Named Honoree For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Peekskill Artists Named Honorees For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Mamaroneck's Jill Parry Named Honoree For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Mount Kisco's Creighton Michael Named Honoree For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Ossining's KJ Denhert Named Honoree For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Rivertowns Artists Named As Honorees For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... will be Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown and is sponsored for the fifth year in a row by First Niagara. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential ...

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Croton Artists Named As Honorees For ArtsWestchester's Awards

... performance artist; Bruce Odland, composer; Jerry Pickney, visual artist; Andrew Young and Susan Todd, filmmakers. Bedford residents Yvonne and Leslie Pollack will receive The Emily and Eugene Grant Arts Patron Award for being quintessential leaders ...

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Blake Lively says breast-feeding is like a 'full-time job'

The 27-year-old actress welcomed her daughter, James Reynolds, with husband Ryan Reynolds days before the New Year in Bedford, N.Y. Now, as the former "Gossip Girl" juggles her career and family life she described what she thinks "having it all" truly means. "Having it all could be having a happy, healthy family, and you could be a mom who stays at home, and that is the most admirable thing you could do," she told the mag.

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Port Chester Man Charged In DWI Detail

... North Castle court Tuesday, April 21. Marie C. Coleman, 29, of Larchmont was arrested for felony DWI in the Town of Bedford. Coleman submitted to a breath test that indicated she had a blood alcohol content of .10 percent. Coleman was charged with a ...

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Academics rate women job applicants higher than identical men - study

... see recruiters at a job fair sponsored by the New York Department of Labor in New York, June 7, 2012. REUTERS/Keith Bedford NEW YORK: When hundreds of U.S. college faculty members rated junior scientists based on scholarly record, job interview ...

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Several Charged In DWI Detail Throughout Westchester

... North Castle court Tuesday, April 21. Marie C. Coleman, 29, of Larchmont was arrested for felony DWI in the Town of Bedford. Coleman submitted to a breath test that indicated she had a blood alcohol content of .10 percent. Coleman was charged with a ...

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Residents From Throughout Westchester Charged In DWI Detail

... North Castle court Tuesday, April 21. Marie C. Coleman, 29, of Larchmont was arrested for felony DWI in the Town of Bedford. Coleman submitted to a breath test that indicated she had a blood alcohol content of .10 percent. Coleman was charged with a ...

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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Port Chester Softball Team Falls To Fox Lane

The Fox Lane High softball team took on Port Chester Friday in Bedford, and despite cool, overcast conditions, the teams got the game in, with the Foxes walking off with an 11-2 victory. Junior team captain Alexis Bazos earned the win for the Foxes, who improved to 2-1 with the win.

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Wow House: 'Understated Elegance' in Bedford

This 6,363-square-foot home is located on Great Hills Farm Road in Bedford, and it has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. It was built in 1990.

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Bedford Holding Arbor Day Ceremony

BEDFORD, N.Y. The Town of Bedford will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony Saturday, April 25, at 9 a.m., on Dwight Lane Bedford Hills. Supervisor Chris Burdick will read the annual Town of Bedford Arbor Day proclamation.

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Chris Burdick and Mike Gordon Elected Co-Chairs of Sustainable Westchester

Chris Burdick, Supervisor of the Town of Bedford, and Mike Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Joule Assets, Inc., have been elected co-chairs of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Westchester, Inc., the recently-formed consortium of municipalities organized to work together toward a more sustainable future for Westchester County. The election was held at a meeting of the Board at the White Plains Library on March 31st.

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Town Supervisor, Businessman Elected Sustainable Westchester Co-Chairs

Chris Burdick, supervisor of the Town of Bedford, and Mike Gordon of South Salem, CEO and co-founder of Joule Assets Inc., have been elected co-chairs of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Westchester Inc., the recently formed consortium of municipalities organized to work together toward a more sustainable future for Westchester County. Before becoming supervisor in 2014, Burdick served six years on Bedford's Town Board after nine years as a Commissioner of Bedford's Wetlands Control Commission, eight of which were as chairman.

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Have Weekend Plans? Here's the Latest Weekend Weather Forecast for Bedford and Katonah

After months of dealing with snow, bitter cold, and more recently rain, there is some good news on the horizon. Well you certainly deserve this, after months of being cooped up inside all winter we're finally looking at a gorgeous weather weekend, probably the best weekend forecast since October.

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Town Supervisor, Businessman Elected Co-Chairs Of Sustainable Westchester

Chris Burdick, supervisor of the Town of Bedford, and Mike Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Joule Assets Inc., have been elected co-chairs of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Westchester Inc., the recently formed consortium of municipalities organized to work together toward a more sustainable future for Westchester County. Before becoming supervisor in 2014, Burdick served six years on Bedford's Town Board after nine years as a Commissioner of Bedford's Wetlands Control Commission, eight of which were as chairman.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Sustainable Westchester, Inc. Elects Co-Chairs

Officials and residents from Bedford, Mamaroneck, Yonkers, Rye, New Rochelle, White Plains, South Salem and Katonah are among the members. Chris Burdick, Supervisor of the Town of Bedford, and Mike Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Joule Assets, Inc., have been elected co-chairs of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Westchester, Inc., the group announced.

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Bedford Town Supervisor Chris Burdick Elected Co-Chair of Sustainable Westchester, Inc.

Joining Bedford resident Burdick as co-chair will be Mike Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Joule Assets, Inc. Gordon resides in South Salem. Chris Burdick, Supervisor of the Town of Bedford, and Mike Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Joule Assets, Inc., have been elected co-chairs of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Westchester, Inc., the group announced.

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Fed's Dudley says June rate hike still in play despite weak first quarter data

... Federal Reserve Bank, speaks at Brooklyn College in the Brooklyn borough of New York, March 7, 2014. REUTERS/Keith Bedford NEW YORK: New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley said on Wednesday the Fed could still hike rates in June despite a ...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Rocco Bueti, Of Bedford Hills, 78

He is survived by his wife, Gesualda of Bedford Hills; children Carmela Ferguson of Bedford Hills and Dominic A. Bueti of Lagrangeville;, grandchildren Joseph, Felicia and Jessica; a sister, Francesca Bueti of Bedford and his brother, Anthony Bueti of Sleepy Hollow. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Cassidy-Flynn Funeral Home, Inc. 288 E. Main St., Mount Kisco.

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Acclaimed author, illustrator and designer Maira Kalman comes to Bedford

Join the Bedford Historical Society as Maira Kalman reads excerpts from her book and describes the creative process from idea to research to publication as part of "History Matters." Discover surprising facts about one of our great Founding Fathers and enjoy Ms.

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Westchester Land Trust Receives Grant from Rusticus Garden Club

The Westchester Land Trust recently received a $1,500 grant from the Bedford-based Rusticus Garden Club. This grant will underwrite a summer internship at WLT responsibl e for developing Meadow Management Plans at several of the organization's Preserves in the area including the Tom Burke Preserve in Bedford, as well as the Frederick P. Rose Preserve and the Pine Croft Meadow Preserve in Lewisboro.

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Sunday, April 5, 2015

Joelle Wyser-Pratte on Giving Back in Bedford, NY

Joelle Wyser-Pratte is a Bedford, NY resident and she is encouraging other Bedford, NY area residents to give back to their community. In a world filled with people in need, it can be difficult to decide where and how to give.

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Spring Into April With Lectures, Nature Walks, More With Bedford Audubon

BEDFORD, N.Y. Stretch your legs and enjoy the wonders of springtime with Bedford Audubon during April with lectures, workshops and walks. Join Hudsonia's Erik Kiviat for an exploration of these ecological impacts as well as a discussion on the disposal of fracking wastes from other states, the construction and expansion of the Westchester Algonquin Pipeline and other gas transmission pipelines, and a possible reversal of New York's current fracking ban.

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Stunning Bedford and Katonah Homes for Sale This Week

This is just one of the homes on the market in the Hudson Valley, brought to you by Patch and our partners at Zillow.

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Bedford Historical Society Presents Talk, Book Signing With Author Kalman

Bedford Historical Society is hosting a talk and book signing with noted illustrator, author and designer Maira Kalman from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at 1787 Court House, 615 Old Post Road, Bedford. Kalman will talk about the creative process, read from her books and sign any of her books after the talk Refreshments and tours of the Court House, including the oldest jail cell in Westchester County, also will be available.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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Features 40 pairs of photographs of places, people and events that reflect the character and culture of New Hampshire / Based on the book of the same title by photographer, author and publisher Peter E. Randall Variety of media that represent the season by juried members of the League /at The Gallery at The Craft Center and headquarters in the SMILE! building Iincludes monotypes, paintings, encaustic, collage, assemblage and a variety of hand pulled prints / theme of the exhibit relates to the Concord area Array Array Array amorrisNH : RT @kronayne : Republican Reps Laurie Sanborn of Bedford & Tammy Simmons of Manchester among GOPers who voted against Stepanek/Kurk amendmen #nhpolitics amorrisNH : Kurk: fact of life is the budget that leaves the House is never the budget that comes back #nhpolitics amorrisNH : Rep. Stephen Stepanek, a sponsor, says education funding biggest sticking ... (more)

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Array amorrisNH : RT @kronayne : Republican Reps Laurie Sanborn of Bedford & Tammy Simmons of Manchester among GOPers who voted against Stepanek/Kurk amendmen #nhpolitics amorrisNH : Kurk: fact of life is the budget that leaves the House is never the budget that comes back #nhpolitics amorrisNH : Rep. Stephen Stepanek, a sponsor, says education funding biggest sticking point blocking budget. Reps support 10% reduction in stabilization amorrisNH : Rep. Marjorie Smith speaking against amendment, asks at what cost.

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Woman Faces Larceny Charge Following Theft from Saks Fifth Avenue

... ithin her jacket," officers wrote in their report. The woman was identified as Susan E. Furth 56, of 61 Hickory Ln., Bedford, NY. She was released after posting $50 bond.

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... 03301"," PetSmart 299 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301") amorrisNH : RT @kronayne : Republican Reps Laurie Sanborn of Bedford & Tammy Simmons of Manchester among GOPers who voted against Stepanek/Kurk amendmen #nhpolitics A A amorrisNH : Kurk: fact of ...

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Bedford Woman Faces Larceny Charge Following Theft from Saks Fifth Avenue

A Bedford woman is facing a fifth-degree larceny charge in connection with the theft of a pricey blouse from the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Greenwich Avenue. The woman was identified by the store's asset protection staff as having "exited the store without paying for a white Akris Punto blouse," according to a Greenwich Police report.

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Bedford To Hold Free Dog Park Discussion

The town Recreation and Parks Departent, in partnership with the Bedford Dog Owners Group, is presenting a free program on the usage of dog parks at 7:30 p.m Wednesday at the Bedford Hills Community House. The free program covers how to prepare for a visit to Bedford Canine Commons and basics such as etiquette, rules, amenities and safety for all dogs and owners.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Bedford Holding Easter Egg Hunts This Week

BEDFORD, N.Y. Bedford will be hosting two Easter egg hunts this week, one on Wednesday and the other on Thursday. A "Flashlight Egg Hunt" for children in third through seventh grades will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. The event, which costs $5 and requires pre-registration, will be held at Bedford Village Memorial Park, 65 Greenwich Road.

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Fox Lane High Senior Selected To Attend Students Inside Albany Program

BEDFORD, N.Y. A Fox Lane High School senior was recently selected by The League of Women Voters of Bedford, Lewisboro and North Salem to attend its annual Students Inside Albany program. Venesa Rugova, a senior at Fox Lane High School in Bedford and a resident of Mount Kisco, will be one of 62 students attending the May 17-20 program.

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Monday, March 30, 2015

Chabad of Bedford Annual Event

... leg of this wonderful journey. The Chabad Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 14th at 72 Guard Hill Rd. in Bedford. Guests of honor at the event will be Sy & Julia Aryeh and Ken and Rivka Markel. The youth leadership award will be presented ...

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Friday, March 27, 2015

SouthCoast lawyers: New Bedford a not the poor stepchilda in statea s casino plans

Two longtime local lawyers, both former city solicitors under previous New Bedford mayors, alleged Friday that state gaming officials are treating southeastern Massachusetts unfairly in their consideration of casino applications and could be endangering casino developers' ability to secure investment in the region. The issue of whether casino projects elsewhere in New England and the state, including the Boston area, could over-saturate the market for New Bedford - a concern raised earlier this month by members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission - reopened a decades-old wound.

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Astorino Encourages Attendance At Social Services Forum In Bedford

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino encourages religious leaders, representatives of businesses, day-care centers, and schools along with residents to attend an informational forum on Tuesday, hosted by Kevin M. McGuire, commissioner of the Department of Social Services . "Our commitment to protect our residents with a strong safety net has never wavered, but we can only help those who know about our programs," Astorino said.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Bedford Holding Talk On Using Local Dog Park

BEDFORD, N.Y. Bedford Recreation and Parks, in partnership with Bedford Dog Owners Group , is presenting a free program Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedford Hill Community House. This program will cover a typical trip to the Bedford Canine Commons with topics such as How to Prepare for Your Visit and the Dog Park Basics amenities, rules, etiquette and making sure all dogs and owners have a safe environment for canine recreation.

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Dog Park Questions? Get Answers

Bedford Recreation and Parks, in partnership with Bedford Dog Owners Group will present a free program at 7:30, Wednesday, April 1, in the Bedford Hills Community House. With Spring finally here, usage of the dog park is on the increase! This program will cover a typical trip to the Bedford Canine Commons: How to Prepare for Your Visit, and the Dog Park Basics .

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David R. Renwick, at 63,a of Rehoboth, boat builder

Mr. Renwick is survived by his wife, Terrill J. ; three sons, Tate L. of Beverly, David Michael of Rehoboth and Peter H. of East Providence, R.I.; two brothers, John P. Jr. of Nantucket, and James B. of Bedford, N.Y.; three grandchildren and other family.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Polo Bar Review: Ralph Lauren Corrals the Fashionable Herd

... But hey, it's not so bad in here! After all, this is the house of fashion god Ralph-not his actual house in Bedford, N.Y., or his ranch in Colorado, or his beach getaway in Montauk, N.Y.-but the one you can pop round and visit in Midtown Manhattan, ...

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Top Rated La Cremaillere restaurant is an experience in dining

One of New York's top rated dining establishments is out in the country by the New York, Connecticut state line. Located in Bedford , New York, La Cremaillere is a Zagat top-rated restaurant and an elegant establishment.

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively reveal their baby daughter's name is James

... and Blake, 27, had their first child just before the new year, at the Westchester Medical Centre near their home in Bedford, New York. He said: "That little girl will grow up to be a teenager who will find out that I blurted her name out on national ...

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively reveal their baby daughter's name is James

... and Blake, 27, had their first child just before the new year, at the Westchester Medical Centre near their home in Bedford, New York. He said: "That little girl will grow up to be a teenager who will find out that I blurted her name out on national ...

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Bedford Lifestyle Expert Talks Spring Trends

Trends come and go, and so, to stay in style, Neiman Marcus hosted a "Spice Up Your Spring" event the last week of winter featuring Bedford resident Stacy Geisinger of StacyKnows, a lifestyle blogazine, along with Style Experts Lisa Ballou and Susan Goodman, and other area panelists. White on White: From bright to sandy beige, the white family is the perfect color for spring.

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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Cuomo Daughter Hospitalized Tops News In Northern Westchester

Michaela Kennedy Cuomo, the 17-year-old daughter of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was hospitalized after being found unconscious in the Bedford home she shares with her mother, Kerry Kennedy. The teen was treated and released at Westchester Medical Center.

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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Ryan Reynolds confirms daughter's name is James

... 7-year-old wife had refused to comment on speculations earlier. Lively had delivered their child near their house in Bedford, New York. The couple got married in 2012.

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Ryan Reynolds confirms daughter's name is James

... wife had refused to comment on speculations earlier. Lively had delivered their child near their house in Bedford, New York. The couple got married in 2012. http://ift.tt/1MXl9AF You can quote the permanent link above for a direct ...

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Friday, March 20, 2015

Daily News: Cuomo daughter briefly hospitalized

... Michaela Kennedy Cuomo , 17, was taken to Westchester Medical Center , where she was treated and released, after Bedford police responded to a medical emergency at family's home Wednesday. Michaela is the youngest of Cuomo's three daughters with ...

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Author Shares Jefferson Tales At Bedford Historical Society

BEDFORD, N.Y. Author Maira Kalman will talk about her new book "Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything," on Saturday, April 11, with the Bedford Historical Society.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Financial Study Examines Mount Kisco Splitting From Bedford School District

Officials from the Bedford Central School District and three of its component towns recently met to hear a presentation that included a radical but hypothetical scenario: having Mount Kisco leave the district. Such a divorce was part of a study by Vincent Morrow, a Bedford resident who has sat on the district's Budget Advisory Committee.

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Bedford Historical Society Hosting Thomas Jefferson Book Signing

BEDFORD, N.Y. Author Maira Kalman will talk about her new book "Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything," on Saturday, April 11, with the Bedford Historical Society.

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Developer: Deal reached on Foxwoods casino in New Bedford

The developers of a proposed casino in southeastern Massachusetts say they've reached a host community agreement with New Bedford. New York-based KG Urban Enterprises said in a release Thursday that the agreement calls for a $4.5 million upfront payment to the city, followed by $12.5 million in annual payments once it opens its doors.

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Developer: Deal reached on Foxwoods casino in New Bedford

The developers of a proposed casino in southeastern Massachusetts say they've reached a host community agreement with New Bedford. New York-based KG Urban Enterprises said in a release Thursday that the agreement calls for a $4.5 million upfront payment to the city, followed by $12.5 million in annual payments once it opens its doors.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Bedford

It's only fitting after the winter we've had that snow is in the forecast for the first day of spring. On a positive note, the storm on Friday into Saturday could be very photogenic.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Financial Study Looks At Mount Kisco Splitting From Bedford School District

Officials from the Bedford Central School District and three of its component towns met to hear a presentation that included a radical but hypothetical scenario: having Mount Kisco leave the district. Such a divorce was part of a study by Vincent Morrow, a Bedford resident who has sat on the district's Budget Advisory Committee.

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Sunday, March 15, 2015

HBO Subject Robert Durst Arrested in Cold Case Murder of California Friend

Westchester native Robert Durst, whose strange tale is the subject of an HBO documentary, has been arrested for one of the two suspicious deaths linked to his name. Robert Durst, the real-estate heir who killed and cut up a neighbor in Texas in 2001 and is suspected of murdering his wife in 1982 in Bedford, has been arrested in connection with the execution-style death of a friend in California in 2000.

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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Bedford Riding Lanes Association Holding Spring Brunch

BEDFORD, N.Y. The Bedford Riding Lanes Association will hold its annual spring brunch for members and landowners Sunday, March 22 from noon to 3 p.m., at Glen Arbor Golf Club, Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills. The gourmet buffet will include a cocktail and will feature equestrian art by local artists.

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Dual language classes coming to a school near you

... differently some people view this country. I was thinking these thoughts as I sat at a local school board meeting in Bedford, N.Y., late Wednesday being lectured on the melting pot concept by an "immigration rights activist." The idea of American ...

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Religion calendar

... Episcopal Church: Children's liturgy instructed Eucharist, Laetare Sunday, 10 a.m. March 15. 133 School St., New Bedford. Lenten Mission: Sponsored by Catholic parishes of Greater Fall River March 9-12. Led by the Rev. Paul Halladay, a major in the ...

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Bedford

Ice accumulation would be less than a tenth of an inch; but, there is a chance of ice jam flooding of rivers and streams due to the combination of snowmelt and rainfall. The bright side? The storm won't be bringing snow to us, though those poor souls in northern Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as central Maine, could get another 12 inches, according to accuweather.com.

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Cyo a Division Staten Island champs begin quest for Archdiocesan state hoop titles this...

... 4th grade girls meet St. Theresa's of Briarcliff, followed by the 5th grade boys contest against St. Patrick's of Bedford at 10:10 a.m. The third grade SH girls then square off with Holy Family of New Rochelle at 11:20 a.m. and the 8th grade girls ...

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Freezing Rain, Ice Will Be Moving Into Bedford

Sun will give way to clouds, rain and possible accumulating ice in northern parts of Westchester County on Friday night and Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Northern Westchester due to potential freezing rain and ice accumulation overnight through early Saturday.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Bedford

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bedford, Pound Ridge and Lewisboro areas.

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Tell Us Where You've Seen The Worst Potholes, Bedford

How bad are the ones near you? Tell us about them -- what street they're on and which ones may be particularly treacherous -- so we all know where to slow down and avoid potential flat tires.

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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Continues In Bedford

BEDFORD, N.Y. Have you made your reservations yet? It's not too late to take advantage of a special deal at Bedford's La Cremaillere Restaurant The deal includes three-course dinners for $29.95 and $20.95 lunches with a focus on locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Colder Air, Snow, Sleet Likely To Return Friday Night To Bedford

Enjoy the taste of spring now, Westchester County. A new weather system will move into the area this weekend that could bring snow and sleet on Friday night.

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Former Fox Lane Teacher Adam Heller Files Lawsuit to Reclaim Job

Adam Heller, the former Fox Lane High School teacher fired over online rants about Sandy Hook school shooting, is continuing his efforts to regain his job. Heller lost a state court appeal to get his job back last fall, and now he has filed a federal lawsuit again the Bedford district, Westchester Medical Center and the Town of Pound Ridge where he resides.

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Coldwell Banker Honors Top Sales Pros In Bedford

BEDFORD, N.Y. Sales professionals at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Bedford were recently recognized for their exceptional sales achievements. Goldfine and Stafford have been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society award.

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Monday, March 9, 2015

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Bedford

Temperatures will drop into the 20s tonight, and whatever melted will freeze-and make early Tuesday potentially very slick, for folks heading to work or school. the weather service cautions.

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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Wow House: Stunning Georgian Colonial in Bedford

This "meticulously appointed and maintained" 10,000-square-foot Georgian Colonial is located on Ambler Farm Road in Bedford, and it has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. It was built in 1996.

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Friday, March 6, 2015

Bedford Hills Elementary Holds Dr. Seuss Readings

Bedford Town Clerk Boo Fumagalli poses for a photo with kids at Bedford Hills Elementary School. Fumagalli was one of several town officials who visited for the school's Dr. Seuss reading.

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Video: Kate Mara Urges Americans to Think Before Eating Meat

Actress and Bedford native Kate Mara, who counts herself among the legions of Americans who support better treatment of animals, has made a promotional video for The Humane Society of the United States against the practice of factory farming. The 2:33-minute video features Mara giving statistics about the health risks meat-based diets can cause to some people, and information - over haunting imagery - against factory farming.

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Meet artist Whit Conrad at The Lionheart Gallery on March 7

The Lionheart Gallery's newest exhibition, Art by Whit , is making its debut on March 7 through April 26, 2015 with a breakout collection of satirical painted commentaries by Bedford- and Manhattan-based artist Whit Conrad. The exhibition opens with a Meet the Artist reception from 5 - 8 Pm on March 7 which is open to the public.

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Owner of Brooklyn Hardware Store Hid Tens of Millions of Dollars, Son Says

... sister, Ruthayn Sgaglio, hand any information on stocks, bonds and accounts that she took from her father's home in Bedford, N.Y., after his death. Harris Kronenberg, 48, declined to discuss the case, but a source said so far his search hasn't led ...

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Weather Update: Bedford and Katonah's Hour-by-Hour Snow Forecast

The real news, is that the snow will be still be falling during Thursday morning's commute, so please exercise caution when driving. The storm itself isn't that impressive, although the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Westchester County.

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Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively's Daughter Thinks That She Is...

... since 2012. He first met her in 2010 during the filming of "Green Lantern." They now stay together in a home in Bedford, New York. They got married in September 2012, at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Before getting married ...

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Bedford Businessman Helps Reunite Purple Heart With Family Of WW II Vet

... prisoner of war. A Danbury landlord helped reunite the Purple Heart he was awarded after it was discovered in a box. BEDFORD N.Y. -- A Bedford resident and businessman reunited the Purple Heart of a World War II veteran with his family in Florida. ...

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Pound Ridge's Lionheart Gallery Debuts Art By Bedford Artist Whit Conrad

The Pound Ridge-based Lionheart Gallery is debuting the artwork of Bedford-and-Manhattan-based artist Whit Conrad in an exhibit called "Art by Whit," featuring a breakout collection of satirical painted commentaries beginning Saturday. Combining acrylic ink and acrylics on linen or oil on linen, selected works for his solo exhibition will include his "Comanche Dinner" series, his goat family paintings, "Fish for Sale" and other colorful odes to fishing, as well as his tongue-in-cheek perspectives on real life scenes from "The Pink Lady," "Morning After," "Bad Week," "Puttin' on a Face," "The Gardener," "At the Ball" and more that play out in multi-meaning stories on his large canvases.

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Charis Chamber Voices Holding Baroque-Era Concert In Bedford

BEDFORD, N.Y. Charis Chamber Voices is hosting a concert of Baroque-era music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, Village Green, Bedford. Charis is an auditioned chorus of 36 men and women from Westchester, Fairfield and New York City, renowned for its diverse repertoire, unique blend of voices and captivating performances.

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The Lionheart Gallery Debuts Art By Bedford-Based Artist Whit Conrad

The Lionheart Gallery is debuting the artwork of Bedford-and-Manhattan-based artist Whit Conrad in an exhibit called "Art by Whit," featuring a breakout collection of satirical painted commentaries beginning Saturday. Combining acrylic ink and acrylics on linen or oil on linen, selected works for his solo exhibition will include his "Comanche Dinner" series, his goat family paintings, "Fish for Sale" and other colorful odes to fishing, as well as his tongue-in-cheek perspectives on real life scenes from "The Pink Lady," "Morning After," "Bad Week," "Puttin' on a Face," "The Gardener," "At the Ball" and more that play out in multi-meaning stories on his large canvases.

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Several Accidents Reported On Slick Westchester Roadways

... near Exit 18 (Route 311). It was reported at 5:50 p.m. An accident on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford is taking out the left lane. It was reported at 5:30 p.m. Route 30-No service to Stone Avenue and Fortfield Avenue. Bus will ...

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Westchester Is Well-Represented On Forbes' Billionaires List

... of billionaires. Michael Bloomberg, who owns a home in North Salem, ranks No. 14 on the list and George Soros of Bedford ranks No. 29. Nine people with connections to Westchester County were on the Forbes list of billionaires. Microsoft's Bill ...

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Saturday, February 28, 2015

Marjorie E. DeCosta

... in her sleep Thursday, February 19, 2015. She was the wife of nearly 64 years, of David DeCosta. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James R. and Mabel G. (Slocum) Morris, she lived most of her life in Dartmouth and was a 1949 graduate of ...

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Pound Ridge's Lionheart Gallery Showcases Local Artist

The Lionheart Gallery is debuting its newest exhibition, "Art by Whit," featuring a breakout collection by Bedford-based artist and former lawyer Whit Conrad. "Art by Whit," is debuting Saturday, March 7 and running through Sunday, April 26 with a breakout collection of satirical painted commentaries by the Bedford-- and Manhattan-- based artist, Whit Conrad.

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Dudley, top US economists urge later Fed rate hike

... Federal Reserve Bank, speaks at Brooklyn College in the Brooklyn borough of New York, March 7, 2014. REUTERS/Keith Bedford NEW YORK: Raising interest rates too late is safer than acting too early, an influential Federal Reserve official said on ...

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Just Listed: 9 Thornbrook Lane Bedford, Ny 10506

Douglas Elliman Real Estate is proud to support community news & The Bedford Daily Voice.

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USEF Names Young Rider, Junior Rider And Child Rider Combinations For FEI Nations Cups

... and Serenity Equestrian Ventures' Chamonix H. Chamonix H is a 14-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare. Lauren Fischer (Bedford, N.Y.) and her own Offenbach Du Granit. Offenbach Du Granit is a 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding. Madison Goetzmann ...

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USEF Names Young Rider, Junior Rider And Child Rider Combinations For FEI Nations Cups

... and Serenity Equestrian Ventures' Chamonix H. Chamonix H is a 14-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare. Lauren Fischer (Bedford, N.Y.) and her own Offenbach Du Granit. Offenbach Du Granit is a 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding. Madison Goetzmann ...

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Bedford Woman's Business Keeps Pets Under Cover

Evelyn Turco's new business started when her husband purchased a second puppy for the family home. The Bedford woman needed a cover for a second crate to transport her pets, and it has led to an expanding enterprise.

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Horoscope: February 27, 2015

BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Kate Mara was born in Bedford, N.Y., today in 1983. This birthday gal earned a 2014 Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Zoe Barnes on "House Of Cards."

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The Great Westchester Healthy Yard Project

Lawns and gardens may be under two feet of snow but it's time to start planning for spring. Bedford resident, Diane Lewis, M.D. has some important advice.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Developer Proposes New Luxury Home Development In Bedford

The new units will be aimed at empty-nesters and will be located east of Interstate 684 near the A&P Shopping Center, LoHud.com reported. The development will feature a mix of single-family and two-family units, as well as a working farm and clubhouse with gym.

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Developer Proposes New Luxury Homes In Bedford

The new units will be aimed at empty-nesters and will be located east of Interstate 684 near the A&P Shopping Center, LoHud.com reported. The development will feature a mix of single-family and two-family units, as well as a working farm and clubhouse with gym.

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Animal Therapy Programs for Veterans with PTSD Is H4HUS...

... military veterans, has announced the addition of a mental health component in all of its programs. H4HUS is based in Bedford, N.Y., and conducts its programs at the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Cold Spring, N.Y. and at Gossamer Pond Farms in ...

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Animal Therapy Programs for Veterans with PTSD Is H4HUS...

... military veterans, has announced the addition of a mental health component in all of its programs. H4HUS is based in Bedford, N.Y., and conducts its programs at the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Cold Spring, N.Y. and at Gossamer Pond Farms in ...

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

10 Things to do today in SouthCoast

... “The North Star Journey". Playing at the National Park Service Corson Theater, 33 William St., New Bedford. 5. Read a book. Buy a book. Have a danish.  The Oxford Book Haven & Cafe,  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Computers and Wifi are ...

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Memorial held for Metro-North train crash victim

... six lives earlier this month. Friends and family said goodbye to Walter Liedtke at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Bedford. He was on his way home from work when the train collided with an SUV on the tracks in Valhalla.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Hour-by-Hour: Our Plummet to Subzero Temperatures

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory and a Special Weather Statement and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Bedford and Katonah area and no wonder: the wind chill will could make it feel like 24 degrees below zero through Friday morning. "All across the Hudson Valley, expect dangerous wind chills tonight that could result in frostbite and hypothermia if skin is exposed to those conditions for any duration of time," says Hudson Valley Weather.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Goldens Bridge FD Helps Battle Two Bedford Blazes In One Day

Firefighters in and near Bedford were busy on Tuesday battling two house fires in town, both of which were in the Bedford Hills Fire District. Bedford Hills Fire Chief Joseph Lombardo said that his department responded shortly before midnight Tuesday for a chimney fire, which was at a home at 98 Buxton Road.

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Fire Damages Home In Bedford

The 4,000 square foot home on Buxton road caught fire at approximately 11:54 p.m. began as a chimney fire but quickly spread, LoHud.com reported. Both the top floor and roof sustained heavy fire damage while the lower level was damaged by water used to fight the blaze, LoHud.com said.

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Firefighters Battle Blaze at Buxton Road Home in Bedford

Firefighters from Bedford and other area departments fought a blaze at a Buxton Road home in the village Monday night, during which a firefighter was injured.

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Latest Storm Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Snow To Bedford

Westchester will escape the brunt of a major storm heading east from the Midwest, but there is the potential for enough snow overnight to make the Tuesday morning commute a slick one. This comes after a Presidents Day in which the wind-chill factor only reached highs of around 5 degrees above zero during the day despite sunny skies.

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Saturday, February 14, 2015

High-flyer Gesser's $60,000 ring and 15-day marriage

... York in the 1990s. In 1999, as a 35-year-old hedge fund manager, he had purchased a 10-bedroom house in the town of Bedford, New York - where fellow residents include Richard Gere and Catherine Zeta-Jones. His demands that the house be completely ...

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How Olivia Palermo Is Going To Spend Valentine's Day - " It's Not the Way You Think

Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl have been together since 2008 and wed last August in a romantic ceremony in the countryside of Bedford, N.Y., and yet they're perpetually in the honeymoon stage. We recently spoke with Palermo to get the scoop on the couple's gorgeous La Mer campaign , and quizzed the tastemaker on upcoming plans for their very first Valentine's Day as a married couple.

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Friday, February 13, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: Harckham won't run in November

County legislator Peter Harckham announced Tuesday that he would not be seeking a new term this November. Mr. Harckham represents District 2, which includes northeast Westchester, including Bedford and Pound Ridge.

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Editorial: Homeless in Westchester

For the homeless during the coldest and harshest days of winter, shelter becomes a matter of life and death. We remember all too well the five local fatalities in Bedford and Mount Kisco between 2008 and 2010, attributable to the consequences of living outdoors in the cold.

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Is this the real name of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's baby?

Ryan, 38, and Blake, 27, had their first child just before the new year, at the Westchester Medical Centre near their home in Bedford, New York. Speaking about becoming a father last week Ryan joked: "The second I looked in that baby's eyes, I knew in that exact moment that if we were ever under attack, I would use my wife as a human shield to protect that baby."

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Bedford

Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bedford, Pound Ridge and Lewisboro areas.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Bundle Up, Bedford: Tips For Staying Warm During Record Cold

National Public Radio has said that Westchester County could experience some of the coldest conditions the region has seen in nearly two decades late Sunday with actual departures falling to zero degrees or below in some spots. Here are some tips for keeping warm and safe during this bitter cold snap from the American Red Cross and Centers for Disease Control: Bring pets indoors.

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79-Home Development Proposed in Bedford

Area developer Wilder Balter Partners is proposing to build a 79-unit housing complex on more than 100 acres near Bedford center. Reporter Tom Auchterlonie of The Daily Voice writes that "Bedford Farm" as it's called "is bounded by Old Post Road to the north, Crusher Road to the west, Vinton Avenue to the east and the Mianus River to the south."

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Dukes Wooters, first chairman of Cotton Incorporated, has died

... Wooters, and five daughters by his late wife of 41 years, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Kirby: Katherine (Rick) Sheppard of Bedford, N.Y.; Joan Wooters-Reisin of New York, N.Y.; Diane E. Wooters of Stamford, Conn., Pamela (Wing) Chin of New Canaan, Conn.; ...

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Railroad Crossing Marks One Week Since Reopening After Fatal Valhalla Crash

... a Metro-North train collided with an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- four from Westchester (two from Bedford and two from New Castle) and one from Danbury, Conn., were killed -- as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Railroad Crossing Marks One Week Since Reopening After Valhalla Crash

... a Metro-North train collided with an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- four from Westchester (two from Bedford and two from New Castle) and one from Danbury, Conn., were killed -- as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV.

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Railroad Crossing Will Mark One Week Since Reopening After Valhalla Crash

... a Metro-North train collided with an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- four from Westchester (two from Bedford and two from New Castle) and one from Danbury, Conn., were killed -- as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV.

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Ward Pound Ridge Fire Tower A Priority For Harckham

... for Harckham is to get an artist-in-residence deal completed for the county-owned Merestead estate, which is in Bedford and is near the borders with Mount Kisco and New Castle. Under the proposed agreement, Copland House, which already uses the ...

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I-684 Accident Causes Delays

An accident on northbound I-684 reported at 6:15 p.m. at Exit 6 in Katonah has taken out the left lane and is causing delays back toward the Route 172 exit in Bedford.

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Bedford Hills Lions Holding Mardi Gras-Themed Pancake Breakfast

The Bedford Hills Lions Club will hold its annual Mardi Gras-themed pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Bedford Hills Community Home. BEDFORD, N.Y. The Bedford Hills Lions Club will hold its annual Mardi Gras-themed pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 15. It will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bedford Hills Community House.

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Irvington resident, Halliwell, four others, join Westchester Land Trust Board

Lori Ensinger, President of the Westchester Land Trust recently announced five additions to the Board of Directors of the Bedford Hills, NY-based land conservation organization. "We are honored to welcome such an impressive slate of talented and dedicated individuals who will add their leadership and experience to our Board of Directors, " said Ms.

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HBO Runs 'Harrowing Con Man Doc' about Westchester's Robert Durst

The strange tale of Westchester native Robert Durst, the real-estate heir who killed and cut up a neighbor in Texas in 2001 and is suspected of murdering his wife in 1982 in Bedford and a friend in 2000 in California, is the subject of a new documentary on HBO. Titled The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, the 6-part series started Sunday night and runs into March.

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All Six Train Crash Victims Suffered Trauma, Burns, Says Medical Examiner

... a Metro-North train collided with an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- four from Westchester (two from Bedford and two from New Castle) and one from Danbury, Conn., were killed -- as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV.

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Northern Westchester Hospital Receives $1 Million Donation

... members are able to wait at the bedside as patients recover from surgery. The ongoing work is being supported by Bedford residents Lisa and Mark Schwartz, who have donated a million dollars to NWH. announced today that Lisa and Mark Schwartz, two ...

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Valhalla Railroad Crossing Will Mark One Week Since Reopening After Crash

... a Metro-North train collided with an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- four from Westchester (two from Bedford and two from New Castle) and one from Danbury, Conn., were killed -- as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Stunning Bedford and Katonah Homes for Sale, Feb. 10

Something unexpected happened when a 7-year-old came home from school wiping tears from the glasses he'd been excited about days before.

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All Six Train Crash Victims Suffered Trauma, Burns, Medical Examiner Says

... d Tuesday, Feb. 3, when a Metro-North train slammed into an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- two from Bedford, N.Y., two from New Castle, N.Y., and one from Danbury -- were killed as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV.

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All Six Train Crash Victims Suffered Trauma, Burns, Medical Examiner Says

... a Metro-North train collided with an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- four from Westchester (two from Bedford and two from New Castle) and one from Danbury, Conn., were killed -- as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV.

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Bedford's Schwartzes Donate $1M To Efforts At Northern Westchester Hospital

... a core element of the NWH operating rooms. MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Northern Westchester Hospital announced Tuesday that Bedford residents Lisa and Mark Schwartz, two highly respected business leaders and philanthropists, donated $1 million in support of ...

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Northern Westchester Hospital Receives $1M For Future Modernization

... a core element of the NWH operating rooms. MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Northern Westchester Hospital announced Tuesday that Bedford residents Lisa and Mark Schwartz, two highly respected business leaders and philanthropists, donated $1 million in support of ...

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Monday, February 9, 2015

Irvington's Halliwell Named To Land Trust Board

The Westchester Land Trust recently announced five additions to the board of directors of the Bedford Hills-based land conservation organization. Halliwell, a native of Irvington, is currently the vice president, senior analyst at D.E. Shaw & Co., a global investment and technology development firm.

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Westchester Land Trust Names Five New Board Members

The Westchester Land Trust recently announced five additions to the board of directors of the Bedford Hills-based land conservation organization. Halliwell, a native of Irvington, is currently the vice president, senior analyst at D.E. Shaw & Co., a global investment and technology development firm.

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Sunday, February 8, 2015

No Grammy for Martha Stewart's nephew

... a 34-year-old Brooklyn resident and Yale graduate. The newspaper says he was married in 2010 at Stewart's estate in Bedford, New York - in a same-sex ceremony featured in her Weddings magazine.

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No Grammy for Martha Stewart's nephew

... a 34-year-old Brooklyn resident and Yale graduate. The newspaper says he was married in 2010 at Stewart's estate in Bedford, New York -- in a same-sex ceremony featured in her Weddings magazine.

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Martha Stewart nephew vying for a Grammy

... pieces. Herbert is a 34-year-old Brooklyn resident and Yale graduate. He was married in 2010 at Stewart's estate in Bedford, New York - in a same-sex ceremony featured in her Weddings magazine, according to the newspaper.

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Meet Martha Stewarta s (hot) nephew - a Grammy nominee

... School. His late mother, Laura, was Stewart's sister, and Herbert was married in 2010 at his aunt's estate in Bedford, NY. The union, with spouse Timothy Long, was one of the first same-sex marriages to be featured in Martha Stewart Weddings ...

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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Bruce Museum Mourns Curator Who Died In Valhalla Train Crash

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is mourning the death of a friend, the esteemed art historian Walter Liedtke, who died in the Valhalla, N.Y., train crash this week. Liedtke, a resident of Bedford, N.Y., was the curator of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 35 years.

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Greenwich's Bruce Museum Mourns Curator Who Died In Train Crash

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is mourning the death of a friend, the esteemed art historian Walter Liedtke, who died in the Valhalla, N.Y., train crash this week. Liedtke, a resident of Bedford, N.Y., was the curator of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 35 years.

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Friday, February 6, 2015

Katonah-Lewisboro Officials Pause For Train Victim Walter Liedtke

Katonah-Lewisboro officials held a moment of silence at Thursday night's school board meeting for Metro-North train-crash victim Walter Liedtke. Liedtke, who has been identified as a Bedford Hills resident , was a European paintings curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Funeral service held for Metro-North crash victim

The 53-year-old investment banker was on the train that hit the SUV in Valhalla. Hundreds of mourners packed Temple Sheray Tefila in Bedford Friday to honor Eric Vandercar, a passenger who lost his life during the Metro-North crash Tuesday.

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BWW Reviews: CAMELOT at Westchester Broadway Theatre

... o writes for various "arts" oriented outlets in which she reviews theatre for Westchester County, NY. She resides in Bedford, NY with her three children.

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1 of 5 killed on train that hit SUV remembered

... ay. Hundreds turned out to the Temple Shaaray Tefila in Mount Kisco at noon today to remember Eric Vandercar, 53, of Bedford. Vandercar was a married father of two, and a senior executive at Mesirow Financial.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Bedford

Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge areas.

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Lives cut short by Metro-North crash

... commuter train and a Mercedes-Benz SUV. But for three of the dead - the driver of the SUV and two passengers from Bedford Hills - descriptions from records and those who knew them best emerged Wednesday of a trio of vibrant lives finished too soon: ...

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Three lives cut short by Metro-North crash

... commuter train and a Mercedes SUV. But for three of the dead -- the driver of the SUV and two passengers from Bedford Hills -- descriptions from records and those who knew them best emerged Wednesday of a trio of vibrant lives finished to soon: ...

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'It Was Hell': His Hands Were Literally on Fire After a...

On his way home Tuesday night, Patrick Izzo was sitting in the front car of the Metro-North train from New York City when he and his fellow passengers felt a huge jolt. Realizing there was a collision, the 29-year-old immediately stood up from his aisle seat and had a terrifying thought: What if the train derails? So the business entrepreneur from Bedford, New York, began thinking of the best spot to be in case the train jumped the tracks.

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Latest Job Openings in Bedford and Katonah

... and related services to thousands of financial institutions and... Job Description Estate Manager Location: Bedford, NY Salary: Negotiable/Open Hours: 10:00- 6:00, 9:00-5:00 (When family is in Residence, hours will be extended) An... Job ...

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Victims of Metro-North crash

... of three children. Eric Vandercar was a passenger in the first car of the Metro-North train. The 53-year-old from Bedford was a senior manager at Mesirow Financial in Manhattan. Walter Liedtke , 69, was also in the train's first car. He was a ...

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Witness to N.Y. train crash: 'Terrible crunching sound'

... In addition to Brody, two of the passengers who died on the train have been identified as Eric Vandercar, 53, of Bedford, N.Y., and Walter Liedtke, 69, of Bedford Hills. Vandercar was a father of two and senior managing director and head of ...

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Identification of Metro-North crash victims begins

... qua, where she worked in a jewelry store. One of the five victims on the Metro-North train is Eric Vandercar, 53, of Bedford. The father of two was a senior...

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Town Board Approves Path For The Disabled At New Armonk Gazebo

... with the rebuilding project, mentioned a possible five-percent grade difference for the path. Sullivan, who lives in Bedford, presented four options for accessibility for the physically disabled. The first, called "A," would have involved a ...

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Perspectives from the Eyes of Four Artists

... present their perspectives of the world through their own individual and unique vision. Paintings by Jane Black of Bedford, New York and Marion Schneider of Larchmont, New York will hang alongside the photographs of Ruth Raskin of Scarsdale and Rita ...

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Bedford's John Sullivan Helps With Rebuilding Of Armonk Gazebo

... with the rebuilding project, mentioned a possible five-percent grade difference for the path. Sullivan, who lives in Bedford, presented four options for accessibility for the physically disabled. The first, called "A," would have involved a ...

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MTK Tavern in Mt. Kisco Hosts Kickoff Party for American Cancer Society

... in Mt. Kisco is hosting a Relay For Life Kickoff Party on Wednesday, February 4 at 6:30 PM. The communities of Bedford, Mt. Kisco, and Pound Ridge are joining in the fight against cancer by planning a Relay For Life event on June 6 - June 7, 2015 at ...

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Mount Kisco, Bedford Team Up For Solarize Group

The commons at Fox Lane High School hosted tables for an array of environmental and sustainability groups for Bedford 2020's summit. A crayfish native to the Ohio River region, one of several creatures brought to Bedford 2020's summit by the Westmoreland Sanctuary.

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Internships In Ecology, Land Management Offered In Bedford

The Mianus River Gorge, a conservation organization and 800-acre nature preserve in Bedford, North Castle and Pound Ridge, offers eight-week summer internships for college students interested in the conservation of natural areas in urbanizing landscapes. Internships last for a period of eight weeks from June to July, with some flexibility available.

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Saturday, January 31, 2015

Rye Officials Discuss Stumbling Blocks To Dissolution, Turn To Newsletter

... Councilwoman Christina Collins, who chairs the Rye Town Sustainability Committee, reported on her meetings with Bedford officials and residents involved in that town's sustainability efforts. Collins said she would be working with local officials to ...

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Ralph Lauren Has Secret Garage Full of Rare Cars He Hardly Visits

... ay," the article says. Lauren splits his time between his Fifth Avenue duplex in Carnegie Hill , a country estate in Bedford that's just a short drive from the garage, a Montauk beach house, a Colorado ski ranch and a Jamaican getaway.

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Bedford2020 Environmental Summit Helps Homeowners Find Home Efficiency

Robison and BrightHome Energy Solutions, part of the Robison family of companies, are participating in the Bedford2020 Environment Summit and Solar Action Day on Saturday, Jan. 31. The event will be held at Fox Lane High School in Bedford from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bedford 2020 is a non-profit organization leading a grass roots effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by the year 2020 in the town of Bedford, NY. Midge Iorio, the executive director of Bedford 2020, said the summit will include workshops, speakers and an environment expo that offers products and services."

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Upstart is Uplifting for Joanne Nielsen

... Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) at mare Party Silks, Upstart was foaled at Nielsen's Sunnyfield Farm near Bedford, N.Y., which is between White Plains, N.Y., and New Canaan, Conn. "He was very handsome; clearly the best-looking one from our crop ...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Photos Show Snowstorm Aftermath In Bedford

Daily Voice community advisors Bea Rhodes and Karen Bevin Ransom contributed photos from the aftermath of Monday's snowstorm in Bedford. While the storm sideswiped Westchester County, there was still enough snow to close schools and create traffic headaches on Tuesday.

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Bedford Schools Plan Elementary Parent Math Nights

BEDFORD, N.Y. The Bedford Central School District is hosting Elementary Parent Math Nights on Monday, Feb. 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 7-8:30 p.m. Elementary math consulting teacher Donna Swift will host a series of information sessions for parents to learn more about model drawing and to solve word problems from grades two to five. Guidance from classroom teachers will also be available.

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Kate Mara, Bedford Native, Stars in New 'Fantastic Four' Film

Actor Kate Mara, who grew up in Bedford, stars in a new film version of the "Fantastic Four," a popular superhero franchise from Marvel Comics. The first trailer for the new film is below.

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'Snow Big Deal' in New York City

... helped by a town official as he removes his belongings after large waves damaged his home in Marshfield, Mass. New Bedford firefighter Lt. Eric Hartford tries to dig out an ambulance carrying a patient to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. ...

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Snowstorm blankets Northeast

... helped by a town official as he removes his belongings after large waves damaged his home in Marshfield, Mass. New Bedford firefighter Lt. Eric Hartford tries to dig out an ambulance carrying a patient to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. ...

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'Snow Big Deal': NYC dodges weather bullet

... helped by a town official as he removes his belongings after large waves damaged his home in Marshfield, Mass. New Bedford firefighter Lt. Eric Hartford tries to dig out an ambulance carrying a patient to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. ...

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Big Apple dodges big bullet and big cost in snowstorm

... helped by a town official as he removes his belongings after large waves damaged his home in Marshfield, Mass. New Bedford firefighter Lt. Eric Hartford tries to dig out an ambulance carrying a patient to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. ...

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Snowstorm blankets Northeast

... helped by a town official as he removes his belongings after large waves damaged his home in Marshfield, Mass. New Bedford firefighter Lt. Eric Hartford tries to dig out an ambulance carrying a patient to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. ...

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Big Apple dodges big bullet, big cost in snowstorm

... helped by a town official as he removes his belongings after large waves damaged his home in Marshfield, Mass. New Bedford firefighter Lt. Eric Hartford tries to dig out an ambulance carrying a patient to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. ...

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Bedford-Based Westchester Land Trust Plans Annual Benefit

Westchester Land Trust of Bedford will hold its annual benefit on Saturday, June 13, at Old Salem Farm in North Salem. The benefit, It's Our Nature, will welcome about 350 people to Old Salem Farm and honor long-standing board member Benjamin F. Needell for his commitment to land conservation in the community.

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Huge snowstorm blankets Northeast

Charlie Glover uses his snow blower to carve a path through 2 feet of snow on Jan. 27 in New Bedford, Mass. Snowstorm blankets Northeast Charlie Glover uses his snow blower to carve a path through 2 feet of snow on Jan. 27 in New Bedford, Mass.

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Religion

... Christian Development Workshops (Bible Study), 6:30 p.m. Fridays. All are welcome. Purchase and School streets, New Bedford. Union Baptist Church: 11 a.m. worship Jan. 25 with Rev. Laura E. Everett, executive director of the Massachusetts Council of ...

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Snowstorm Closes Town Hall, Schools In Bedford

Bedford's town offices will be closed on Tuesday. A Bedford Planning Board meeting originally set for Tuesday was postponed to Thursday.

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Westchester Real Estate Prices Climb 4.2 Percent in 2014

... quarter report. The median sale price for the region grew 2 percent. Single family home sales rose 13 percent in Bedford, but fell in Chappaqua (19 percent) and Somers (13 percent). Sales also slid 13 percent in the Byram Hills School District, ...

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Median Sale Price Rises 8 Percent In North Salem In 2014

... quarter report. The median sale price for the region grew 2 percent. Single family home sales rose 13 percent in Bedford, but fell in Chappaqua (19 percent) and Somers (13 percent). Sales also slid 13 percent in the Byram Hills School District, ...

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Bedford, Chappaqua Schools Call Early Dismissal

Students attending Chappaqua and Bedford schools will be heading home early on Monday, after district officials announced school will be dismissed early Monday due to the impending blizzard. The NWS upgraded its forecast for Mount Kisco and Chappaqua to a blizzard warning, with predictions of snow beginning early Monday and becoming heavy in the early afternoon, with snowfall totals of 18 to 28 inches possible.

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'Crippling and Potentially Historic Blizzard' to Slam Bedford, Katonah

Calling it a "crippling and potentially historic blizzard" the National Weather Service is advising against traveling from Monday evening through Tuesday because a blizzard is forecast to potentially dump up to 30 inches of snow on Bedford and Katonah. The National Weather Service just scrapped its Blizzard Watch and replaced it with a Blizzard Warning, which begins at 1 p.m. Monday and runs until midnight.

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Bedford Businessman Yaffa Recalled For His Generosity

BEDFORD, N.Y. Bedford businessman Dick Yaffa, who died Wednesday at the age of 82, left a legacy of philanthropy through the nonprofit My Money Workshop, lohud.com reported.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Five-Car Crash Ties Up Commuters On Saw Mill River Parkway

A five-car accident on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford created heavy delays during rush hour on Friday, according to News 12 Westchester. The accident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. near exit 39 on Cherry Street and forced crews to shut down the northbound lanes of the parkway.

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5-car Saw Mill crash mars morning commute

The pile shut down the northbound lanes of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford during rush hour. Police say a five-car crash happened around 7:45 a.m. today on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford near exit 39 on Cherry Street.

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Five-Car Crash Ties Up Commuters On Saw Mill Parkway

A five-car accident on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford created heavy delays during rush hour on Friday, according to News 12 Westchester. The accident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. near exit 39 on Cherry Street and forced crews to shut down the northbound lanes of the parkway.

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5-car Saw Mill crash mars morning commute

Police say a five-car crash happened around 7:45 a.m. today on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford near exit 39 on Cherry Street. The northbound lanes of the parkway were closed as the vehicles were removed from the scene.

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Nominate a Bedford or Katonah Sports Figure for the County's Sports Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame honors outstanding professional and amateur sportsmen and sportswomen, living or deceased, who have gained prominence in their fields and who have made substantial contributions to sports in Westchester County. Since its establishment in 1968, the organization has inducted 228 individuals into its prestigious membership ranks.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Should Mamaroneck Schools "Open Doors" to Health Care?

... district with similar school districts located in (bold face as written on flyer) Scarsdale, Harrison, Chappaqua and Bedford ." While t his week's presentation by the SBHC Task Force to the School Board shows the District may benefit from more ...

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

'Art Show: Bedford' Runs This Weekend At St. Mathew's Church

BEDFORD, N.Y. The 2015 Art Show: Bedford will run from Jan. 23 through Jan. 25 at the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church's Fellowship Hall in Bedford. A preview party to be held on Jan. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. will feature a champagne reception and hors d'oeuvres by Happiness Is, as well as "small plates" donated by Happiness Is and Campagna, with desserts by La Tulipe.

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Solarize Westchester Announces Communities Selected for Unique Solar Power Program

Starting this month and until June, homeowners and businesses in four Westchester community coalitions will have the opportunity to participate in a solar power discount program that makes installing solar electric systems simpler and more affordable. "We look forward to working with the Solarize Westchester team and our partners in Bedford to substantially increase solar installations, drive economic activity and reduce emissions in our community," said Mount Kisco Mayor J. Michael Cindrich.

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Bedford Retiree Enjoys Volunteering At Pleasantville's Burns Film Center

For two years, Bedford resident Barbara Saravay has been having the time of her life volunteering at the Jacob Burns Film Center . Saravay has been involved with the Burns' See Hear Feel Film program, which allows her to work with children and help introduce them to film and improve their writing skills.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Katonah-Lewisboro Board Seeks Public Input On Veterans' Tax Exemptions

... raised or lowered, although it is open to public feedback. Under the state-default caps, veterans in Lewisboro and Bedford would save an estimated $267 with the first exemption, $455 with the second added on and $1,335 if they receive all three. The ...

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Bedford's Landmark Preschool Invites Parents To Its Open House

Landmark Preschool in Bedford invites parents and families to see the school's renovated classrooms and new playground at its open house on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at 44 Village Green. Landmark Preschool Bedford has taken over three rooms in the education wing of the historic Bedford Presbyterian Church.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Westchester Magazine Unveils 2015 Winners In Home Design Competition

The winners and their projects spanning seven different categories will be showcased in the spring 2015 issue, which will be on newsstands March 11. The winners and categories are Leslie Gustafson of Leslie Gustafson & Co. in Bedford, for bathroom; Mimi Fong of Luminosus Designs in Scarsdale, for Dining Room; Daniel Contelmo of Daniel Contelmo Architects in Chappaqua, for Entry Hall; Randy O'Kane and Danielle Florie of Bilotta Kitchens in Rye, for Kitchen; Kent Pruzan of Kent Pruzan Interiors in Greenwich, Conn, for living spaces; Daniel Contelmo of Daniel Contelmo Architects in Chappaqua, for Master Suite; and Andrew Kotchen and Matthew Berman of workshop/apd in Briarcliff Manor, for Whole Home Design.

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

What's Open/Closed In Bedford, Mount Kisco On MLK Day

Here's a look at what will be open and closed in Bedford and Mount Kisco on Monday, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday.

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Bedford 2020 Coalition Announces, in Partnership with Solarize...

Bedford 2020 in conjunction with Solarize Bedford & Mt Kisco announce Solar Action Day. Solarize Bedford & Mount Kisco has selected Ross Solar Group as the residential installer for the unique discounted program.

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Bedford and Katonah Residents: CDC Warns Flu Vaccine Not as Effective This Year

This year's flu vaccine isn't as effective as years past, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. Since 2004, the CDC has analyzed the effectiveness of the flu shot and the results have ranged from 10 to 60 percent.

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Bedford 2020 Holding Solar Action Day At Fox Lane HS

To celebrate five years of community action and launch a new effort promoting solar installations in Bedford and Mount Kisco, Bedford 2020 is hosting an Environmental Summit and Solar Action Day on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Fox Lane High School. The summit will mark the official launch of Solarize Bedford-Mount Kisco a 19-week campaign promoting widespread adoption of solar in both the residential and business sectors.

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Somers High School Club Holding Hunger Banquet

... 30 at Somers High School. A Hunger Banquet is a meal the club will be preparing with help from Lucia's restaurant in Bedford where they will split people by correct world ratios into income ranges: high, middle and low. Each category will receive a ...

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Bedford 2020 Environmental Summit and Solar Action Day

Bedford 2020 is excited to announce that in honor of our fifth anniversary, we are hosting the Bedford 2020 Environmental Summit and Solar Action Day on January 31, 2015 at Fox Lane High School. This will be a special day that reflects all that our community has accomplished over the past five years, and focuses on the important things we still can do.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Rhodes Serves As Bedford Daily Voice Community Advisor

Rhodes serves as confidential secretary to Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick, which she calls "a position that I really enjoy and that means a great deal to me." Previously, Rhodes worked as a legislative aide to Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia and as an office manager for the Junior League of Northern Westchester.

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Changing How Kids Eat: Empowering Parents to Raise Kids Who Eat Right

Chabad of Bedford will be hosting a brunch with guest speaker, Dina Rose, PhD. Dr. Rose is a sociologist, parent educator and feeding expert, as well as author of It's Not About the Broccoli: Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating.

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Fox Lane HS Seeks Hosts For China Exchange Program

... visitors are scheduled to arrive in the early evening of Monday, Feb. 2. The students and teachers will leave from Bedford on Sunday, Feb. 8. Fox Lane High School is looking for host families. Once the students arrive on Feb. 2, each one will spend ...

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Monday, January 12, 2015

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Bedford

With a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain on the way, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that includes Westchester. The advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday for Southern Westchester, and until 4 p.m. for Northern Westchester.

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Books

Little Free Libraries in New Bedford: The Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library are installing four little free libraries in the city. They are in neighborhoods that lack access to any of the four branches or the downtown library.

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Bedford Town Board Reappoints Volunteers, Seeks More

At its first meeting on the year on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Bedford Town Board appointed a slew of volunteers to a series of municipal bodies. Planning Board Chairwoman Deirdre Courtney-Batson was reappointed to another five-year term, and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Peter Michaelis was also given another five-year stint.

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