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Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke

A benefit for ALS United Greater New York — “A Night for Wayne Warnecke” — is set for Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the State University of New York at Purchase, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.

Warnecke is a record producer from Pound Ridge. 

Performers and guests include the Average White Band, the Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B band best known for their instrumental track “Pick up the Pieces,” Patty Smyth, Bernie Williams, Paul Shaffer, the Bacon Brothers, Elza Libhart and Kati Max. 

For tickets or more information, visit https://alsunitedgreaternewyork.ticketspice.com/. All proceeds go to ALS United Greater New York. 


Mayer and Pace Women’s Justice host toiletry drive

State Senator Shelley Mayer is partnering with Pace Women’s Justice Center to sponsor a Toiletry Drive in acknowledgment of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The senator and PWJC request donations of full-size items, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, moisturizers, and feminine hygiene products. The drive continues through April 27.

Drop-off locations include Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge  and Sen. Mayer’s Office, 235 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains.


Bedford firefighters set open house April 26

The Bedford Fire Department is hosting its annual hands-on Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 550 Old Post Road, Bedford.

IN BRIEF

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Barry Ernest Long, 84, longtime member of Pound Ridge Community Church

Barry Ernest Long
Barry Ernest Long

Barry Ernest Long, 84, a corporate real estate attorney and longtime member of the Pound Ridge Community Church, died March 3 at his home in Norwalk, Conn., surrounded by family.

Long was born in Providence, R.I., son of the late Ernest John Long and the late Elizabeth Fiske Long. He graduated from Colby College and Cornell Law School. Long worked as a corporate real estate attorney at Cuddy & Feder LLP for over 40 years.

His family said he enjoyed vacationing in Cape Cod, Mass., skiing, and spending time with his children. He was strongly devoted to his family. For many years he was a member of the Pound Ridge Community Church, serving in numerous ways, and a gracious benefactor to many charities.

Long is survived by his children, Jason Winsor Long and Caroline Malinda Long, and his former wife, Carole Kruse Long. He is also survived by his siblings, Sydney Machon, Marc Long, Julie Kostes, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. He was predeceased by his sister, Alyson Mack. A private memorial service has been planned.

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