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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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FBI arrest of Katonah contractor causes a stir

By Thane Grauel

The arrest of a Katonah contractor by FBI agents last Thursday afternoon, April 3, rippled through his neighborhood and in local online forums.

Agents arrested Nadil Isa, 50, of Greenville Road. He is accused of giving kickbacks — in the form of money and gifts — in exchange for contracting work from Stephan DeGroat of Slate Hill, N.Y., who had been director of facilities and operations for Goodwill Industries.

Isa is the owner of Top Contractors, a Katonah-based home improvement and construction company, according to the indictment filed in federal court in Brooklyn. 

Neighbors said they witnessed a presence of FBI agents at the intersection of Greenville and Anderson Roads and wondered about the cause. Some expressed  concern that the agents were aiding an immigration enforcement action in the area, but there was no evidence of that.

Before the hubbub on April 3, a federal investigation had taken place, and a grand jury convened. It handed down an indictment.

“In or about and between June 2021 and August 2023, the defendant NIDAL ISA paid approximately $35,000 in bribes and kickbacks to the defendant STEPHAN DEGROAT in exchange for DEGROAT’s steering Company #1 business to Top Contractors,” the indictment reads, Company #1 being Goodwill Industries.

The kickbacks, the indictment said, were in the form of cash payments via Zelle, and goods including a washer and dryer costing more than $5,000, and an 65-inch Samsung television.

Top Contractors obtained some $2.3 million in work from Goodwill Industries, the indictment states. It alleges DeGroat told Isa what other firms had bid and paid invoices above the contracted amount. It states the criminal scheme also included fictitious bids.

The indictment details payments from Goodwill to Top Contractors, followed shortly after by payments or goods going to DeGroat. It quotes text communications between the two.

Isa pleaded not guilty to all charges and was released on $100,000 bond. DeGroat also pleaded not guilty and was being held on $250,000 bond.

Bedford police said they had been notified by the FBI that agents would be working in the area, but did not take part in the arrest.

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