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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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Pound Ridge Police Report July 22-28

Unlocked cars entered

Police received two reports of entries into unlocked parked cars Wednesday, July 24. The first occurred at 10:45 a.m. on Upper Shad Road. A resident reported their car — unlocked and parked in their driveway — appeared to have been rummaged overnight by an unknown party. The reporting party said nothing seemed to be missing from the car and the vehicle wasn’t damaged. At 7 p.m., a resident of Donbrook Road reported their unlocked car had been entered by an unknown person. One item was reported stolen.



Wednesday, July 24

10:57 a.m. — A female was transported by Vista ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital. No further information was provided. 

3:40 p.m. — A resident on Fox Run Road reported their neighbor’s landscape workers were using gas-powered leaf blowers in violation of local ordinance. Police arrived and saw no violations although they did speak to the workers about proper equipment use.

5:58 p.m. — A male was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps. No further information was provided.


Friday, July 26

12:30 p.m. — A turtle that was struck and injured by a car traveling on Upper Shad Road was assisted by an officer who blocked the road until the turtle could safely cross it. A wildlife rehabilitator was contacted and arrived to retrieve the injured reptile.

1:30 p.m. — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on Reservation Road. Police arrived and the car was unoccupied. A check of the registration showed nothing suspicious. Police said the car might belong to hikers in the preserve.

9:22 p.m. — A caller reported a suspicious looking individual walking on Pound Ridge Road. Police looked for the individual with negative results.


Saturday, July 27

4:25 p.m. — A male was transported from his home to Stamford Hospital for an unknown

condition by the Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

4:10 p.m. — A resident of Pheasant Road West complained of noise and a gas leaf blower in use in his neighborhood. Police went to the location and spoke with the homeowner who was having a tree cut down on their property. An electric blower was being used to clean up debris. There were no violations.


Sunday, July 28

11 a.m. — The driver of a disabled vehicle traveling on Salem Road was assisted by police

getting their car off the roadway. They told the officer a tow vehicle was on the way and no

further assistance was required.

7:28 p.m. — A crash detection alert system sent police to Stone Hill Road; they found no collision or anything else that looked suspicious.


—Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer

This report was made from official reports provided by the Pound Ridge Police.

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