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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.

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Dr. Donald P. Carone, of South Salem, was Fox Lane High school psychologist for 29 years

Dr. Donald P. Carone
Dr. Donald P. Carone

Dr. Donald P. Carone of South Salem who was the Fox Lane High school psychologist for 29 years, died Oct. 15, 2024, at Hope West Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colo.

Born in White Plains on March 20, 1949, he was the son of Dominick and Angelina (Ascenzi) Carone.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Leslie (Koptiuch), his daughter, Lindsay, his son, Russell (Tara), two grandchildren, his sister JoAnn Scala (Peter), and other extended family members.

His family said he was happiest spending time outdoors, exercising, gardening, hiking locally and in the National Parks, sailing on Long Island Sound, fishing, and most especially, spending time with his children and grandchildren. Carone grew up in Bedford Hills, where he attended Bedford Central schools, graduated from Mercy College, earned two master’s degrees from the University of Bridgeport, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Hofstra University.

He worked as a school psychologist at Fox Lane High School where he was known as “Dr. Don” for 29 years, and also had a private practice helping children and young adults in Darien, Conn. His family said he was affable, warm, and magnetic, making people feel seen and understood both inside and out of his office.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m., at the South Salem Presbyterian Church, located at 111 Spring St., South Salem.

Memorial donations may be made to HopeWest Hospice at hopewestco.org, and the Hoving Home at hovinghome.org.

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