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Hunger Action Westchester The following articles make up a comprehensive series on hunger action in Westchester County. Developed in partnership with The Rivertowns Dispatch, another Westchester independent community news outlet, the series examines the rise in food insecurity and highlight the people and organizations delivering solutions to fight hunger. Over six weeks, our teams of reporters and designers collaborated on producing in-depth news coverage of the issue in print, digital and audio formats. Amid affluence, food insecurity is growing concern By MARTIN WILBUR — Mention Westchester County to almost anyone, and chances are they may think of an affluent suburb with tree-lined streets and well-kept lawns. While that’s certainly true in many parts of the county, there is also great need — including thousands of families who feel the pressure of not having enough food to eat. Read more Permanent solutions elusive in struggle to feed the hungry By MARTIN WILBUR — Hunger in Westchester County could be considered so daunting that for some it might seem overwhelming to address. Dozens of pantries and other food agencies find a way to move millions of pounds of food to thousands of households in need every year. Read more The cost of hunger: Food insecurity by the numbers This data visualization is part of a comprehensive series on hunger action in Westchester County, developed in partnership with The Rivertowns Dispatch. Read more ‘Alarming’ rise seen in need for local food assistance Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast host Timothy Reuter recently spoke with Feeding Westchester Chief Operating Officer Tami Wilson and PepsiCo Foundation President C.D. Glin for our joint series on hunger in Westchester. Read more Hurdles complicate delivering food to Westchester’s hungry By MARTIN WILBUR — Millions of pounds of food are moved each year to feed the population in Westchester that has trouble affording fresh, nutritious food to put on their kitchen tables. But the process of acquiring, organizing, packaging and transporting that food... Read more Hunger action heroes tackle food insecurity Anthony Pereira plays a vital role in keeping the Community Center of Northern Westchester food pantry, temporarily relocated from Katonah to Bedford Hills, running smoothly. Read more Hunger Action Westchester – take a survey! Please take a moment to offer your input in a reader poll about our recent series on hunger in Westchester. We will be sharing the results in our upcoming Nov. 7 issue. Read more

Youth Mental Health Crisis These articles below are an ongoing series in The Recorder focusing on the child and adolescent mental health crisis. This in-depth series will examine the barriers and difficulties teens and children face in receiving care, as well as a ground-breaking local initiative to address the problem. Future articles will share the perspectives of students, parents, mental health providers and emergency practitioners, among others. Articles contain material that some readers may find upsetting. October 24, 2024 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Northwell Health joins effort to improve youth mental health care After months of research, planning and community outreach, Northwell Health and Northern Westchester Hospital have announced plans to... Read more November 29, 2024 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH MENTAL HEALTHCARE: A lifeline for kids in need Dr. Richard Catanzaro, head of psychiatry at Northern Westchester Hospital. NORTHWELL HEALTH PHOTO. A hospital doctor’s view from the... Read more December 13, 2024 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Youth Mental Health Crisis: The therapists’ perspective This article is part of an ongoing series in The Recorder focusing on the child and adolescent mental health crisis. This in-depth series... Read more January 3, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH A system failing our children: The schools’ perspective About two years ago, Jen Lamia, superintendent of the Byram Hills Central School District, accompanied a parent and their child... Read more January 24, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Parents struggle, too: Aiding troubled kids with no clear roadmap Betsy Sharma. MELISSA WHITWORTH PHOTO Editor’s note: This article is the fourth installment in a continuing series exploring different... Read more February 14, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Youth Mental Health Crisis: A survivor’s perspective The toxic mix of social media and isolation — and how it’s threatening the mental health of teens and young adults *** This first-person... Read more March 7, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Youth Mental Health Crisis: A pioneer seeks to rebuild a broken system This article is part of The Recorder’s ongoing series examining the child and adolescent mental health crisis through the perspectives of... Read more March 15, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Hospital leader shares plans for youth mental health centers By NEAL RENTZ The Lewisboro Town Board was told by the head of Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco on March 10 that the facility will open a center to provide mental health assistance for youths. The hospital is also seeking to become a trauma center. Supervisor Tony Gonçalves noted at this week’s meeting that as a member of the President’s Council he has met occasionally with Northern Westchester Hospital President and CEO Derek Anderson. “It’s amazing some of the initiatives and... Read more April 4, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH A recipe for change: Teens talking to teens By MELISSA WHITWORTH – This article is part of The Recorder’s ongoing series examining the child and adolescent mental health crisis... Read more April 4, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Guest Column: Facing the pressures of being a teen By SLOAN WASSERMAN Being a teenager today is stressful. We are constantly bombarded by unrealistic expectations. We feel pressured to pour everything into our academics to get great grades and make our transcripts look the best they can be. We must differentiate ourselves from other students, but we must also be sociable and have friends. We must be relatable and funny, or you are weird. On top of that we must fit the beauty and fitness standards that we see throughout social media. At times,... Read more April 4, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Guest Column: Small changes can make a big difference By MATTHEW GELLER We’re told that being a teenager is the best time of our lives, but is that really true? The truth is that being a teenager in the 21st century is incredibly different from past generations. When I hear my parents speak about their childhood, I hear about riding bikes until the streetlights came on, spending hours immersed in the moment without the distractions of technology, and a school experience that felt challenging but not overwhelming. Today, the pressures we face... Read more April 25, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH Keeping it positive: Boys & Girls Club wellness center By MELISSA WHITWORTH — One of the most robust, comprehensive youth mental health programs in our community has been running at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern... Read more July 3, 2025 BY MELISSA WHITWORTH New behavioral health facility is a milestone in local care By MELISSA WHITWORTH — In a milestone for the community, the first standalone outpatient mental health clinic for children and adolescents has opened. Northwell Behavioral Health at Mount Kisco operates in two parts... Read more

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The Recorder newspaper calendar of events and activities including performing arts, visual arts, music, film, library events, community events, parks and recreation, farm markets in Bedford, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro and the surrounding area. Out & About Events Calendar Here's a selection of area events beginning June 12. Friday, June 12 Friday Night Food Trucks. Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Hines Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov . Family-friendly event with food, beverages, music and more. From 8:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hard Headed Comedy Showcase. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org . This event features four stand-up comics — Maggie Champagne, Alex Kollar, Alex Koltchak and Luz Michelle —who regularly perform on TV, at festivals and comedy clubs USA World Cup Watch Party. Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Hines Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov . Watch the USA’s first game of the World Cup on a massive screen and gather with fellow soccer fans; 9 p.m. “King Lear.” Hudson Valley Shakespeare, 2015 Route 9, Garrison; hvshakespeare.org . Shakespeare’s tragedy about Lear’s descent into madness. Various showtimes. Through Sept. 17. Jacob Burns Film Center: 25 Anniversary Celebration. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org . The celebration will honor Carrie Coon, Stephen Apkon and Judy Exton. Party, dessert and dancing; 6:30 p.m. “Dear Evan Hansen.” A.C.T. of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT; actofct.org . The groundbreaking, deeply personal Broadway musical that explores the power of connection, identity, and the search for belonging in the digital age. Various show times. Through June 21. Saturday, June 13 Comedy Show with Mike Lebovitz. Lewisboro Gym, 79 Bouton Road, South Salem; lewisbororecreation.com . The stand-up comedian performs an adults only set; 8 p.m. Sensory Saturday. The Aldrich, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, CT; thealdrich.org . Families with kids 4-12 will be able to explore the museum in a relaxed environment using touch, sound, movement and crafts. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cold Reads & Coffee. Arc Stages, 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; arcstages.org . Queer Play Reading Circle presents “fat ham” by james ijames; 11 a.m. Mount Kisco Wellness Fair. Fountain Park, 104 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscony.gov . The free, open-air event features over 35 local health professionals, free mini-classes, and live demonstrations. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The Spitfire Grill.” Whippoorwill Theatre, 19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk; armonkplayers.org . The story of Percy Talbott, a young woman newly released from prison who seeks a fresh start in the rural town of Gilead, Wisconsin. Presented by the Armonk Players; 8 p.m. Comic Con. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; countycenter.biz . Cosplay contests, surprise guests, artists, exhibitors, gaming tournaments and more. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Indigo Girls. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; thecapitoltheatre.com . The duo performs with Lucy Wainwright Roche; 8 p.m. Take It Or Leave It Shed. Bedford Hills train station, Lot 8, Bedford Hills’ bedford2030.org . Recycle and reuse. From 10 a.m. to noon. John Jay Farm Market. Held in downtown Katonah, Lot 2, entrance at Coldwell Banker. Fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pleasantville Farmers Market. Memorial Plaza, Lot 10, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org . Year-round farmers market that runs on Saturday mornings and includes cheese and bake stands. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14 “A Rescue Feast.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org . A family program featuring a reading and a craft that introduces kids to food recovery and composting 11 a.m. Comic Con. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains; countycenter.biz . Cosplay contests, surprise guests, artists, exhibitors, gaming tournaments and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Green Ossining Repair Café. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave, Ossining; greenossining.org/repair-café . Volunteers will help to repair small wood items, electronics, watches, jewelry, toys, bike repair and more. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Muscoot Farm Farmers Market. 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org . Featuring over 25 local vendors every Sunday until Nov. 15. Bicycle Sunday. Westchester County Parks sponsors 6.5 miles of car-free and traffic-free Bronx River Parkway for cyclists, joggers and walkers. The route runs between Scarsdale Road in Yonkers and the Westchester County Center in White Plains; thewpf.org/bicycle . From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 Trivia Night. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org . Play solo or as a team and test your knowledge on a wide range of topics; 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 Senior Picnic & BBQ. Courtyard of The Market at Pound Ridge Square, 60 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.gov . Adults 62-plus. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville; burnsfilmcenter.org . A tribute to the LGBTQ+ trailblazer, presented in recognition of Juneteenth, Baldwin tells his own story in this emotional portrait. Moderated by LOFT director Jyoni Shuler; 7 p.m. Author Talk: “Reimagining Grief.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org . Author and grief coach Kate Doerge discusses her book which deals with the loss of her daughter; 7 p.m. Friday, June 19 “1776.” Bedford Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordny.gov . As part of the town’s Rev Up 250 celebration of the American Revolution, this site-specific production will take place in Historical Hall. Presented in partnership with John Jay Homestead, Friends of John Jay, Bedford Hills Historical Society, and the Town of Bedford, in association with Katonah Classic Stage, LitlHorn LLC; 7:30 p.m. Performances also on June 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Jon Stewart. The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, 166 Capito Ave., Hartford, CT; bushnell.org . The comedian and political commentator; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Bedford and Pound Ridge Celebrate Juneteenth. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov . Live music, dance, community art-making and reflection honoring Juneteenth and exploring local history within the broader story of America’s 250th anniversary. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20 Lewisboro Celebrates Juneteenth. Lewisboro Town Park, 1079 Route 35, South Salem; lewisborony.gov . Live music, crafts, food, crafts and more. From noon to 4 p.m. Town of Bedford Shredder. 343 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov . The mobile shredder can shred paper, paper clips, rubber bands, staples and black clips. I will not accept non-paper items (CDs, tapes, DVDs, hard drives, etc.). Proof of residency required. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sensory-Friendly “Toy Story 5.” Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org . The gang is back, this time dealing with toy technology; 4 p.m. An Evening with Kelli O’Hara. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ride Road, Katonah; caramoor.org . O’Hara will perform music from the American Songbook, Broadway and pop standards; 7 p.m. Movies Under the Stars: “Dog Man.” Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; parksevents.westchestercountyny.gov . Family-friendly entertainment begins at 5 p.m., movie begins at sundown. Wednesday, June 24 End of School Bash. Pound Ridge Town Pool, 199 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; townofpoundridge.gov . Bring your own float and enjoy the party with a DJ. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26 Isaac Mizrahi. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ride Road, Katonah; caramoor.org . The entertainment and fashion icon, accompanied by his jazz band will perform tunes interspersed with unfiltered storytelling for Pride Month; 7:30 p.m. REV UP 250 Star Spangles Splash. Bedford Hills Memorial Park Pool, 60 Haines Road, Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov . Family-friendly “patriotic-themed” games, food, karaoke and more. From 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27 American Roots Musical Festival. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ride Road, Katonah; caramoor.org . The annual festival will fill the grounds with Americana, folk, bluegrass and more. All day, beginning at noon. Irish Cultural Celebration. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; parks.westchestercounty.gov/heritage-festivals . Family-friendly event with music, food, crafts and more. From noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28 African American Cultural Celebration. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; parks.westchestercounty.gov/heritage-festivals . Family-friendly event with music, food, crafts and more. From noon to 6 p.m. COMING SOON Sunday, July 12 Hispanic Cultural Celebration. Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; parks.westchestercounty.gov/heritage-festivals . Family-friendly event with music, food, crafts and more. From noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. Art Garfunkel. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org . Known as the “voice of a generation,” Garfunkel performs; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 Louis Cato. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org . An intimate event with Cato and his trio; 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 Jon Batiste. Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave., New Haven, CT; westvillemusicbowl.com . The maestro performs; 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Bedford Music Festival. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org . A full day of live music. Friday, Sept. 18 Josh Johnson. The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, 166 Capito Ave., Hartford, CT; bushnell.org . The stand-up comedian; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Leslie Odom Jr. Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT; gracefarms.org . The award-winning artist performs an evening of music that features selections from the American Songbook, pop favorites, musical theater classics and songs from “Hamilton.”; 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 Community Center of Northern Westchester Benefit. St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford; communitycenternw.org . More information coming soon. LIBRARIES Bedford Free Library. 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org . Bedford Hills Free Library. 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org . Katonah Village Library. 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org . Lewisboro Library. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org . Pound Ridge Library. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org . Mount Kisco Public Library. 100 East Main St., Mount Kisco; mountkiscolibrary.org . PARKS Croton Gorge Park. 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com . The 97-acre park at the base of the New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Croton Point Park. 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com . The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org . Visitors may explore the 62-acre park and seven gardens. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Teatown Lake Reservation. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org . The trails on the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on leash are allowed. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org . The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays. Westmoreland Sanctuary. 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org . A 640-acre nature preserve with 7.5 miles of hiking trails. The preserve and Nature Center are free and open to the public seven days a week. 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Obituaries from The Recorder, covering the communities of Bedford, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro and Mount Kisco Eleanor Rita Caucci, 102, of Katonah, died July 13 with her family by her side. She was born in the Bronx on Jan. 22, 1922, to Louis and Fannie Bozzone (Pastore). Family members said she loved dancing and was a talented singer. She was married to Anthony Thomas Caucci, who predeceased her. Survivors include her daughters, Michele Lockwood and Tina Bellino, and three grandchildren. She also was predeceased by a son, Peter Louis Caucci, and a grandson. A graveside service was held July 17 at Beechwoods Cemetery in New Rochelle. Eleanor R. Caucci of Katonah,102, survived by three grandchildren Houses of Worship BAPTIST Antioch Baptist Church 3 Church Street, Bedford Hills theantiochchurch.net BUDDHIST Wellspring Zen Monastery 93 Lower Shad Road, Pound Ridge wellspringzen.com CATHOLIC St. Mary of the Assumption Church 55 Valley Road, Katonah stmarykatonah.com St. Joseph’s Church 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers stjosephsomers.org St. Patrick’s Church 7 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford stpatricksbedford.org St. Matthias Church 107 Babbitt Road, Bedford Hills discovermass.com/church/st-matthias COMMUNITY CHURCH Bedford Community Church 160 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills bedfordcommunitychurch.org Pound Ridge Community Church 3 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge poundridgecommunitychurch.org EPISCOPAL St. Francis Episcopal Church 503 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Conn. stfrancisstamford.org St. John’s Episcopal Church 82 Spring St., South Salem stjohnschurchonline.net St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 68 Bedford Road, Katonah stlukeskatonah.org St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 382 Cantitoe Street, Bedford stmatthewsbedford.org METHODIST Katonah United Methodist Church 5 Bedford Road, Katonah katonahumc.org PRESBYTERIAN Bedford Presbyterian Church 44 Village Green, Bedford bedfordpreschurch.org Katonah Presbyterian Church 31 Bedford Road, Katonah katonahpresbyterian.org South Salem Presbyterian Church 111 Spring St., South Salem southsalempc.org. Trinity Presbyterian Church 325 West Patent Road, Mount Kisco trinitychurchny.com UNITARIAN Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Westchester 236 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco uufellowship.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation 20 Forest Street, Stamford, Conn. uusis.org TEMPLES & SYNAGOGUES Bet Torah 60 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco bettorah.org Chabad of Bedford 220 South Bedford Road, Bedford Corners chabadbedford.com Congregation B’nai Yisrael 2 Banksville Road, Armonk cbyarmonk.org Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties 46 Peaceable Street, Ridgefield, Conn. ourshirshalom.org Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation 15 Stewart Place, Mount Kisco mkhc.org Pleasantville Community Synagogue 219 Bedford Road, Pleasantville shalompcs.com Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester 220 South Bedford Road, Chappaqua bethelnw.org Temple Shaaray Tefila 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford Corners shaaraytefila.org

The Recorder newspaper covers communities of Bedford, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro and Mount Kisco, NY. Recent Obituaries October 16, 2026 Silvano Panizzut, 92, owned Ristorante Silvano in Bedford Hills Silvano Panizzut died on Oct. 14 at Danbury Hospital. He was 92. He was born on April 2, 1934, in Italy to Luiga and Valentino Panizzut. He came to the U.S. when he was 18 and began working in restaurants as a waiter. He met Julia Genovesi and they married in 1956. They remained married until her death in 2009. In 1967, Panizzut opened his own successful restaurant in Bedford Hills, Ristorante Silvano. He was known for his warm personality and knack for never forgetting a customer’s name,... Read More October 13, 2026 Sherman Brayton Durfee, 90, of Bedford Sherman Brayton Durfee of Bedford, NY died peacefully on May 6, 2026 in Vero Beach, FL at the age of 90. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Ruth Brayton Durfee and Nathan Barry Durfee. Sherman spent his early years in Providence, R.I., with summers down the coast in Little Compton. He graduated from The Westminster School and Yale University in 1958, where he was a member of Wolf's Head Society and the a capp ella singing group the Whiffenpoofs. After college, he served in the... Read More October 5, 2026 Anthony (Buzz) Joseph Buzzanco, 82, of Bedford Anthony (Buzz) Joseph Buzzanco, 82, of Bedford, NY, died Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Craneville Place in Dalton, MA. He was born in Pittsfield, MA, on February 18, 1944, a son of Anthony Sam Buzzanco and Josephine Laura (Stockley) Buzzanco. He graduated from the former St. Joseph's Central High School and Nichols College. For over 40 years, Anthony owned and operated Buzz Tree Service in Westchester County, NY. Prior to that, he spent 15 years as the director of Westmoreland Nature... Read More September 27, 2026 Richard W. Clarke Jr., 95, was longtime Katonah resident and Navy veteran Richard Warner Clarke Jr. died Sept. 18, 2026. He was 95. The son of Richard and Catherine (Cartan) Clarke, he was born in Katonah. He lived there 58 years before moving to Somers, and then Mystic, Conn., with his wife of 67 years, Lua (Whitaker). He spent every summer since 1959 in Weekapaug, R.I. Clarke attended the Rippowam School in Bedford and graduated from Canterbury School and, in 1952, Amherst College. He then served in the U.S. Navy as first lieutenant and gunnery officer on the ... Read More September 21, 2026 Teresa Christina Whelan The songbirds of Pound Ridge went briefly silent on Thursday, September 17, 2026, when Teresa Christina (Murphy) Whelan died peacefully after a brave fight against cancer. Should a goldfinch or cardinal come sit upon your windowsill and sing a song you recognize, it may be Tess, telling the story of the beautiful life she lived with her loving husband Cahal, her devoted children Grainne and Damien, their spouses Mark Bellotti and Kara Hartigan Whelan, and her cherished grandchildren... Read More September 21, 2026 Anne Bittner, 92 Anne Bittner passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026 at the age of 92 of natural causes. She was as bright, strong and quick witted as ever until her passing. She was born on January 1, 1934 to John Wink and Catherine O’Halloran and raised in Baldwin, Long Island. She went on to marry her beloved Paul Bittner and they shared nearly 70 years of marriage together. In their newlywed days they enjoyed boat rides and freshly caught blue crab sandwiches with friends on Long Island. Shortly... Read More September 7, 2026 Virginia Bouton, 90, worked for schools for decades Virginia Bouton of Pound Ridge, 90, died July 8, 2026. The Bronx native was born on June 2, 1936. Bouton dedicated more than 40 years to working for the Bedford Central School District. She started out as a lunch aide at Pound Ridge Elementary School, before becoming an assistant teacher on the same campus. Outside of the classroom, Bouton provided care to local families before and after the school day. Bouton will be remembered for her deep kindness and generosity, which had an impact on... Read More August 19, 2026 Waclaw Murdoch Maliszewski, 78 Waclaw Murdoch Maliszewski, known to most as Willy, died Aug. 16. He was 78. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Sept. 22, 1948, he immigrated to the U.S. aboard the Queen Mary and grew up in Westport, Conn. He graduated from Staples High School in 1967 and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the former Silvermine College of Art in New Canaan, Conn., alongside studies at Cambridge University. A skilled “ébéniste” and antique furniture restorer, he owned and operated London Joiners in Pound... Read More August 17, 2026 Evelyn (Gallagher) FitzGerald, 91 Evelyn (Gallagher) FitzGerald, 91, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Brighton Gardens, Stamford CT. She was born in 1934 in Eastchester, NY where she grew up the youngest of six children. She graduated from Eastchester High School, where she was a standout athlete and was voted "Most Carefree." After moving to Katonah, NY, to raise her family, she received a Bachelor of Science from Mercy College and a Master of Psychology from Long Island University, which led to a very successful career as... Read More July 15, 2026 George H. Roberts, 90 George H. Roberts, age 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, died peacefully on July 12th. Born on January 26th, 1936, in New York, NY to Phoebe (Frank) and Harry Roberts, he was an only child, but had a large extended family throughout Massachusetts where he would often spend his summers. He attended Manhattan College, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1959. He went on to obtain his Doctor of Jurisprudence from New York University School of Law in... Read More July 3, 2026 Peter Orlando Albano, of Bedford, 83, founded carpentry business Peter Orlando Albano died June 22 in his home, surrounded by family. He was 83. Born Jan. 10, 1943, in the Bronx, the son of Mario and Ida Albano. He spent his entire life in one home in Bedford and graduated from Fox Lane High School, where he met Beverly Ann Hackert. They were married in 1963, and shared nearly 63 years of marriage. The family said they built a life “centered on love, devotion, respect and family.” Albano was the founder of Albano Carpentry, a family business he later... Read More June 26, 2026 Faith Ann Bleasdale of Katonah dies at 93 Faith Ann Bleasdale of Katonah died June 23 with her family by her side. She was 93. Bleasdale was born April 9, 1933, in Woodlawn, N.Y., one of six siblings. In her high school and college years she excelled in academics and sports, and in her 20s she married Frederick Donald Bleasdale. They raised four children and attended Mass at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in Katonah. Bleasdale participated in book clubs, bible studies, and the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah. Her family... Read More View More Houses of Worship BAPTIST Antioch Baptist Church 3 Church Street, Bedford Hills theantiochchurch.net BUDDHIST Wellspring Zen Monastery 93 Lower Shad Road, Pound Ridge wellspringzen.com CATHOLIC St. Mary of the Assumption Church 55 Valley Road, Katonah stmarykatonah.com St. Joseph’s Church 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers stjosephsomers.org St. Patrick’s Church 7 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford stpatricksbedford.org St. Matthias Church 107 Babbitt Road, Bedford Hills discovermass.com/church/st-matthias COMMUNITY CHURCH Bedford Community Church 160 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills bedfordcommunitychurch.org Pound Ridge Community Church 3 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge poundridgecommunitychurch.org EPISCOPAL St. Francis Episcopal Church 503 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Conn. stfrancisstamford.org St. John’s Episcopal Church 82 Spring St., South Salem stjohnschurchonline.net St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 68 Bedford Road, Katonah stlukeskatonah.org St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 382 Cantitoe Street, Bedford stmatthewsbedford.org METHODIST Katonah United Methodist Church 5 Bedford Road, Katonah katonahumc.org PRESBYTERIAN Bedford Presbyterian Church 44 Village Green, Bedford bedfordpreschurch.org Katonah Presbyterian Church 31 Bedford Road, Katonah katonahpresbyterian.org South Salem Presbyterian Church 111 Spring St., South Salem southsalempc.org. Trinity Presbyterian Church 325 West Patent Road, Mount Kisco trinitychurchny.com UNITARIAN Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Westchester 236 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco uufellowship.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation 20 Forest Street, Stamford, Conn. uusis.org TEMPLES & SYNAGOGUES Bet Torah 60 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco bettorah.org Chabad of Bedford 220 South Bedford Road, Bedford Corners chabadbedford.com Congregation B’nai Yisrael 2 Banksville Road, Armonk cbyarmonk.org Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties 46 Peaceable Street, Ridgefield, Conn. ourshirshalom.org Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation 15 Stewart Place, Mount Kisco mkhc.org Pleasantville Community Synagogue 219 Bedford Road, Pleasantville shalompcs.com Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester 220 South Bedford Road, Chappaqua bethelnw.org Temple Shaaray Tefila 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford Corners shaaraytefila.org

SPOTLIGHT From Booksy to bakery to The Barn, the Bowmans’ journey of faith POUND RIDGE Town and town board sued over handling of state’s cannabis dispensary opt out POUND RIDGE Artisan & Vintage Flea returns Labor Day SCHOOLS Katonah-Lewisboro School District enrollment so far shows slight decline POUND RIDGE Library Board OKs a look at the books, hits pause on county IT partnership POLICE Lewisboro Police Report Aug 19-25 POLICE Pound Ridge Police Report Aug 21-26 POLICE Bedford Police Report Aug. 19-25 OBITUARIES Ruth J. Ragonese, who grew up on Pound Ridge Reservation, dies at 98 ARTS & CULTURE Rolling Stones musician, conservationist coming to Caramoor ARTS & CULTURE Caramoor ready for a busy fall and spring lineup SPOTLIGHT St. Patrick’s gives longtime priest a heartfelt sendoff

News Posts (110) Other Pages (27) 110 items found for "" Sort By: Best Match Rolling Stones musician, conservationist coming to Caramoor Chuck Leavell, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest pianists in rock ‘n’ roll history, will headline a special evening at Caramoor’s 200-seat Rosen House Music Room on Saturday, Oct. 19. Proceeds benefit Caramoor and the Mianus River Gorge Preserve, which has been designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior as one of America’s first Natural History Landmarks due to the rarity of its old-growth hemlock forests and careful land stewardship practices. The performance will feature music, storytelling, and film content showcasing Leavell’s musical talents and his warm and charismatic style. Leavell has been with the Rolling Stones since 1982, most recently on their 2024 “Hackney Diamonds” U.S. tour, and has also played with the Allman Brothers Band, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, John Mayer and David Gilmour. When not on stage, Leavell is a land and forest conservationist. The owner of a 4,000-acre tree farm in Bullard, Ga., he has published four books, including “Forever Green: The History and Hope of The American Forest.” A recent “rockumentary” — “The Tree Man” captures his multifaceted life story. “Chuck’s land and forest conservation interests connect perfectly to the mission of the Mianus Gorge,” said Tim Evnin, board chair of the Mianus River Gorge. “There could be no better venue for this special evening than Caramoor. We’re honored that he’ll travel here from Georgia in support of our causes.” “Caramoor, known for exceptional live music and beautiful gardens and grounds, is honored to partner with the Mianus River Gorge to host this unique performance by Chuck Leavell, one of America’s most respected musical talents,” said Caramoor president and CEO, Edward J. Lewis III. “It’s going to be a memorable evening!” For tickets and more information, visit caramoor.org . Caramor is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah. Caramoor ready for a busy fall and spring lineup Caramoor keeps the music playing this fall and next spring with a lineup of outstanding artists. The season kicks off outdoors Sunday, Sept. 29, with a free community event celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. The program at Caramoor’s Friends Field features People of Earth, an ensemble of musicians that performs music spanning the globe from the rhythms of Cuba to the soulful melodies of Brazil. Family-friendly activities will be held throughout the afternoon. Beginning in October, performances move indoors to the intimate setting of the Rosen House Music Room, an art-filled space built by the Rosen family over 80 years ago to host friends and family for musical performances. On Sunday, Oct. 6, renowned pianist Marc-André Hamelin will perform a program including Haydn and Beethoven sonatas, Rachmaninoff and the Russian composer’s younger contemporary, Nikolai Medtner. Singer, instrumentalist and storyteller Amythyst Kiah returns to Caramoor Friday, Oct. 18, with her full band performing contemporary roots music. Caramoor continues to offer period music with a program Sunday, Oct. 20, featuring the ensemble Le Consort, which will explore English Baroque as influenced by Italian masterworks in the program titled “From Naples to London.” Also in this genre, looking ahead to spring, Twelfth Night, an ensemble of historical performance specialists inspired by Shakespeare’s play of the same name, will perform a Baroque program featuring Handel’s early pastoral cantata, “Aminta e Fillide,” April 6. Caramoor’s annual cabaret event features Broadway singer Julie Benko on Friday, Oct. 25, accompanied by her husband, jazz pianist Jason Yeager. The duo will perform arrangements of songs from musicals, the “Great American Songbook” and original compositions. The young artists in Caramoor’s mentoring program, the Evnin Rising Stars, will perform a pair of afternoon concerts Nov. 2 and 3. The concerts are the capstone of a week-long residency at Caramoor, which nurtures participating musicians on the threshold of their professional careers. Both programs feature compositions by Brahms alongside chamber works by Beethoven and Bartók on Nov. 2, and Mozart and Penderecki on Nov. 3. This year’s Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence is the Terra String Quartet. During its year-long residency, the group will spotlight Benjamin Britten’s string quartets as well as works by Mozart and Mendelssohn. On May 4, the ensemble will perform Britten’s Third Quartet, Beethoven’s Quartet No. 15 in A Minor and madrigals by Maddalena Casulana, the first female composer to have her music published. Jazz fans also will find notable performers in Caramoor’s fall and spring lineup. On Nov. 8, South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, a global jazz icon, will take to the stage with his trio. Grammy-winning pianist and vocalist Nicole Zuraitis, the premier vocalist for the Birdland Big Band, will be at Caramoor with her quartet May 9. During the holiday season, Trio Mediæval will bring its “Yule” program to the Rosen House Music Room on Dec. 8, comprising traditional Scandinavian folk songs and hymns, with English medieval carols. Nefesh Mountain, whose fusion of Jewish music, bluegrass and Americana was featured at Caramoor’s 2023 American Roots Music Festival, returns Dec.12 with a Hanukkah Celebration. In addition, tours of the Rosen House are available. Caramoor officials also encourage early bookings of the popular Afternoon Teas and Holiday Tea Musicales. Two fall benefits are also planned. On Saturday, Oct. 19, Caramoor will host a special evening with Rolling Stones keyboard player, Chuck Leavell, to benefit both the Mianus River Gorge and Caramoor. There will be a pre-show dinner followed by a concert. On Dec. 7, Caramoor will present Bonny Light Horseman in a special benefit concert to support Caramoor’s programming. Performers in this folk supergroup include Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson and Josh Kaufman, who weave together elements of Americana, indie rock and Celtic influences. For tickets and more information, visit caramoor.org . Caramoor is at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah. St. Patrick’s gives longtime priest a heartfelt sendoff By MATTHEW COLLINS // Weekday Mass at St. Patrick’s Parish in Bedford is often a quiet affair, attended by devoted regulars while most parishioners go to work or attend school. However, on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 6, a crowd of parishioners arrived early on the front steps. They were there to say their goodbyes to the Rev. Joseph Domfeh, who was leaving later that day after 18 years of serving the flock, and to watch local officials recognize his service to Bedford and beyond. There was scarcely a dry eye. One parishioner noted the priest built a community and would leave a legacy of a welcoming spirit and encouragement. Among the attendees were New York Assemblymember Chris Burdick and Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves, who presented Domfeh with a proclamation recognizing his impact on religious and civic life in Bedford. Domfeh offered convocations and benedictions in addition to celebrating Mass, and was a commonly-requested speaker at local remembrances and nonreligious commemorative services. He also regularly visited parishioners in the hospital and those too elderly or frail to attend church services. Domfeh was born and raised in Badu, a small town in the western Bono Region of Ghana. He was ordained as a priest in the summer of 1995, and served in Ghana four years before being sent abroad to study canon law. After beginning his studies at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Ontario, he came to the U.S. in December 2001 and continued his academic journey at Fordham University. He would eventually obtain both a master’s degree and a doctorate in educational administration and leadership from Fordham. While pursuing his degrees, Domfeh balanced his time between academics and more traditional priestly responsibilities, initially serving as a parochial vicar at St. Anne’s Parish in Nyack. In August 2006, he arrived at St. Patrick’s Church in Bedford, where he has been a fixture ever since. The transition to life in Bedford “wasn’t easy,” he recalled, but St. Patrick’s churchgoers helped him settle in. “It was a bit tough, but people accepted me with open hands, and with time I made a lot of friends in the parish and community,” Domfeh said. Across his time at St. Patrick’s, during which multiple different pastors helmed the parish, Domfeh consistently took the lead at maintaining its everyday operations. “I have a very good working relationship with almost everyone in the parish,” he remembered fondly. The project dearest to his heart, though, is the Ghana-America Community Development Initiative, a nonprofit foundation he started to support developmental projects in his home diocese of Sunyani. So far, the foundation has built two medical clinics and over a dozen wells, in addition to providing conflict resolution training. The parishioners of St. Patrick’s have consistently supported Domfeh and the foundation with generous donations. Generosity is a running theme between Domfeh and the people of St. Patrick’s. Parishioners celebrated his availability and tirelessness, and could always count on him to hear their confessions or celebrate weddings or funerals. For younger parishioners, he was often the celebrant for the major milestones in their religious lives. Domfeh recalled these journeys to spiritual adulthood as particularly important and moving, as he would baptize children, hear their first penance, offer them their first Communion, and celebrate their Confirmation. In turn, St. Patrick’s parishioners made their appreciation of Domfeh’s hard work known by convening to celebrate him and his vocation at each opportunity. He was touched, for example, by how many people showed up to the Mass commemorating the 25th anniversary of his ordination in 2020, even though COVID-19 made organizing church services difficult. On July 13, St. Patrick’s held a sendoff celebration for Domfeh and over 300 people attended. He was overwhelmed by the size of the gathering and the outpouring of mutual appreciation. Now that Domfeh is returning to Ghana, the parish is preparing itself for a new chapter, while taking solace in the fact that there would always be opportunities to keep in touch through the internet. Domfeh indicated that while he was sad to leave St. Patrick’s behind, he was looking forward to returning to his home country after a quarter-century abroad. Returning to Ghana will allow him to reconnect with the local culture, make new friends, and keep up with his work of preaching the gospel and spreading his faith. Seniors have new meeting place — and maybe new van By THANE GRAUEL // The Lewisboro Town Board recently voted to pursue a Community Development Block Grant for a new 11-seat van for senior citizens. It would replace a 12-year-old bus that has needed extensive repairs in recent years. It is used to take seniors, some of whom might otherwise be stuck at home, to activities and events. The town board voted to approve the grant request at its Aug. 12 meeting. The request was pursued by Kerri Wolfe, chief of staff/benefits coordinator, resident Dottie Podalak, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Nicole Caviola and Senior Director Pam Veith. Also, the Lewisboro Seniors have announced that after meeting “temporarily” at the South Salem Firehouse for 27 years, a new, larger meeting place has been obtained. The group will now have its Wednesday meetings at Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 9 Shady Lane, South Salem. Anyone 50 and older is welcome to come to the meetings, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. At its weekly Wednesday meeting on July 30, the group was visited by Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves, Wolfe, Caviola and Veith, for a Q&A session. For more information, contact Veith at (914) 232-6162. Out & About Events Calendar Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning August 23. FRIDAY, AUG. 23 Food Truck Friday. Pound Ridge Partnership; poundridgepartnership.org . Enjoy multiple food trucks and music by Guard Hill. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the Mount Kisco Interfaith Pantry. From 5 to 9 p.m. Food Truck Friday. Join your neighbors for this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, neighbors, music, food, and family-friendly fun and music, hosted by the town of Bedford at Sammarco Field in Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov . From 5:30 to 9 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG. 24 Lewisboro Library Fair Donation. Onatru Farm, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org . Donations of gently used books and Attic Treasures for the Lewisboro Library Fair are being collected from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whose Barn is it Anyway? Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org . Improv comedy show, 7 p.m. Family Herb Gardening. Onatru Farm Park, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem; lewisbororecreation.com . Families will get hands-on experience planting, herb garden harvesting, and more. From 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cat & Kitten Adoption. R ock ‘n Rescue, 1 Babbitt Road, Bedford Hills; rnrpets.org . From 1 to 4 p.m. Open Studio. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org . D rop into the Learning Center to experiment with a new art project; from 10 a.m. to noon. SUNDAY, AUG. 25 Pete Malinverni. “Jazz on the Green,” 73 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; petemalinverni.com . From 5 to 6 p.m. Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience. Paramount Theater, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill; paramounthudsonvalley.com . T his show features an incredible live band and the highest attention to detail. An authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift concert; 5 p.m. MONDAY, AUG. 26 Blood Drive. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; donate.nybc.org . From 1 to 5:30 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Pajama Storytime. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org . Kids in kindergarten to grade five, come to the library in your pajamas for a special end-of-summer storytime. The evening will end with a sweet treat. Family Forest Bathing. Marian Yarrow Preserve, 428 Mount Holly Road, Katonah; lewisborolandtrust.org . Based on the Japanese philosophy of Forest Bathing, participants are guided to engage with nature slowly and deliberately, to observe nature and have fun. From 10 a.m. to noon. THURSDAY, AUG. 29 Dweezil Zappa. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; tarrytownmusichall.org . The guitar virtuoso and son of Frank Zappa returns to the stage; 8 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 30 Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Kensico Dam Plaza; parks.westchester.gov . Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for general seating. Coming Soon WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 An Evening with Moran Stella Yani. Chabad of Bedford, 220 South Bedford Road, Bedford Corners; chabadbedford.com . A event featuring a young woman taken captive on Oct. 7 in Israel by Hamas and held captive for 54 days; 6 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 First Fridays: Dan Zlotnick. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordlayhouse.org . Singer-songwriter Zlotnick has been called “the Americana voice of Westchester”; 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 Native Plant Weekend. 51 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne; sunywcc.edu ; from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also held Sunday, Sept. 8 SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Clambake. Katonah American Legion, 136 Jay St., Katonah. The annual clambake to support the KAL; from noon to 6 p.m. Herb Fair & Market. Caramoor, located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; herbsocietyny.org . The New York Unit of the Herb Society of America celebrates 73 years of the Herb Fair's legacy, uniting herb enthusiasts, artisans, craftsmen, makers, horticulturists, and more. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Reggae in the Barn. Maple Grove Farm, Bedford; westchesterlandtrust.org . A WLT fundraiser featuring a live reggae band, island-inspired food and craft cocktails, a curated silent auction and more; from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 20 John Scofield Trio. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org ; 7:30 p.m. LIBRARIES Bedford Free Library. 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org . Bedford Hills Free Library . 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org . Katonah Village Library. 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org . Pound Ridge Library. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org . MUSEUMS Bruce. 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Conn.; brucemuseum.org . The Bruce Museum is a community-based, world-class institution highlighting art, science and natural history in more than a dozen changing exhibitions annually. Dia Beacon. 3 Beekman St., Beacon; diaart.org . Located in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, presenting a collection of art from the 1960s to the present. Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden. 28 Deveau Road, North Salem, hammondmuseum.org . “A Plethora of Plants: Real, Observed, Imagined,” through July 14; “Sound Forest Installation, Songs of Disappearance Art Installation,” through August. Hudson River Museum. 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; hrm.org . The largest cultural institution in Westchester County with galleries, planetarium, amphitheater and educational spaces. Katonah Museum of Art. 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org . “Jonathan Becker: Lost Time.” The exhibition commemorates 40 years of the artist’s vision, spanning Becker’s formative period in Paris as a protégé of Brassaï through his career working with the most iconic figures across contemporary culture, this exhibition provides intimate access to one of the leading figures in contemporary photography. Lyndhurst Mansion. 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; lyndhurst.org . Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a gothic revival house that sits in its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. Neuberger Museum of Art. 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase; neuberger.org . Ongoing exhibits. Westchester Children’s Museum . 100 Playland Ave., Rye, discoverwcm.org . Interactive, with places to build, create, explore and discover. STEAM-based exhibits offer opportunities for playful learning for children of every age group and learning style. FARM MARKETS Gossett Brothers Nursery. 1202 Route 35, South Salem; gossettbrothers.com . Vendors offer farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fish, meat, butter, baked goods, local honey, and prepared food on Saturdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outdoors rain or shine. John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org . The Homestead Farm Market is a weekly outdoor, certified market which provides New York-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, breads, specialty items and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Muscoot Farm Market. 51 Route 100, Katonah; muscootfarm.org . Local vendors selling produce, baked goods, pasta, meats, cheeses, craft goods and more.Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pleasantville Farmers Market. 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org . The Market hosts 60 vendors selling a variety of fresh greens, meats, dairy items, root crops, apples, prepared foods and more. PARKS Croton Gorge Park. 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com . The 97-acre park at the base of the New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Croton Point Park. 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com . The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org . Visitors may explore the 62-acre park and seven gardens. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Teatown Lake Reservation. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org . The trails on the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on leash are allowed. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation . 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org . The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature Museum is open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Westmoreland Sanctuary . 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org . A 640-acre nature preserve with 7.5 miles of hiking trails. The preserve and Nature Center are free and open to the public seven days a week. The Nature Center has live animals, educational exhibits, with a variety of outdoor environmental education programs for all ages. In Brief Katonah Road Races return Sept. 7 The 2024 K5K Katonah Road Races will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, rain or shine. The event, organized by the Katonah Village Improvement Society, begins with a 5K beginning at 8 a.m. It will be followed by a 1-Mile Run for those 12 and under, and then a Kids’ Dash for the youngest runners. The races will begin and finish at the junction of Edgemont and Parkway in the heart of the hamlet. For more information, visit katonahvis.org or email katonahvis@gmail.com . Lewisboro Library Fair donation days are here The Lewisboro Library Fair is set for Saturday, Sept. 21, and two days remain to donate gently used books and attic treasures. Items will be collected from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 17 and 24, at Onatru Farm, located at 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem. That’s where the Library Fair — one of the town’s biggest annual events — will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 21, rain or shine. It also includes food trucks, a car show, music, a dunk tank, a kids zone, silent auction and beer garden. For more information and to see a list of accepted items, visit lewisborolibrary.org/support/library-fair . Pierce appointed to leadership role at National Association of Counties Westchester County Legislator Erika Pierce has been appointed vice chair of the Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee for the National Association of Counties. Her appointment was recently announced at NACo’s annual conference in Hillsborough County, Florida. Pierce’s Westchester district includes the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. She currently serves as chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Public Works and Transportation Committee Chair, and vice chair of its Parks and Environment Committee. In a statement, she said, “Addressing environmental and energy challenges is crucial for our communities, and I am committed to advancing sustainable policies.” In addition to Pierce’s appointment, Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins was appointed vice chair of NACo’s Transit/Rail Subcommittee. In total, 13 New York State County Legislators were appointed to NACo leadership positions. NACo, established in 1935, represents nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. The organization advocates for county priorities in federal policymaking, promotes exemplary county policies and practices, optimizes county and taxpayer resources, and enhances public understanding of county government. The New York State Association of Counties, founded in 1925, is an affiliate of NACo and collaborates closely with the organization to advance the priorities of New York’s counties at both the state and federal levels. Former chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, Benjamin Boykin, currently serves as NYSAC president-elect and will become the NYSAC president in September. Northern Westchester Hospital earns highest CMS rating Northern Westchester Hospital has received five stars, the highest rating, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in its 2024 five-star quality rating system. The results include 2,267 participating hospitals, and place NWH among a small number across the country to earn five stars for superior quality of care, according to hospital officials. In addition to achieving the top rating for the first time, NWH also attained high scores forinpatient safety and clinical outcomes, which are based on patient experience surveys. “This achievement underscores our pledge to provide the highest quality of care and ensure our patients have the best possible outcomes,” Derek Anderson, NWH executive director, said in a statement. CMS, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, created the rating system toevaluate hospitals on several key metrics to help consumers make decisions when choosing a health care facility. The data considered in the quality rating system is based on 49 different metrics, including mortality, safety of care, rate of readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care. According to CMS, 381 hospitals, or 13.4%, out of 2847 hospitals that met the reporting criteria received five-stars. Northwell, New York state’s largest health system and private employer, has been participating in the rating system since its inception in 2007. Eat. Shop. Explore Bedford A handy new guide is available showcasing the town of Bedford’s many destinations of interest. Designed for visitors, residents and businesses, EAT. SHOP. EXPLORE BEDFORD offers information about art, culture, history, dining, recreation, parks, shopping and entertainment options, packaged in a compact, map-based format. Copies of the brochure have been mailed to residents and also are available at town pools, libraries, John Jay Homestead Farm Market, and other sites. The printed guide is augmented by an online site offering additional information and search functionality. Dozens of local sponsoring businesses and Destination 39.3 collaborated on the first-of-its kind project. Bedford Police Report Aug. 12-20 Husband assaults wife at home A man, 35, was arrested Aug. 15 at 2:05 p.m. at his home on Succabone Road in Bedford Hills. He was charged with assault after his wife reported he struck her several times with a closed fist. She was outside the residence on police arrival, holding their child in her arms. Police observed a large welt under her eye. Her husband was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters. She left to seek medical treatment. He was charged with third-degree assault and child endangerment. A full stay away order of protection was issued and a New York State domestic incident report completed. Child Protective Services were contacted. He was scheduled to return to court Aug. 21. Man wanted on warrant arrested after snowblower purchase A Port Ewan, N.Y., man, 34, was arrested Aug. 14 at 3:20 p.m. at police headquarters, charged with grand larceny. Police said that in November 2021, the man illegally used a credit card to purchase a snowblower at a business on Bedford Road in Katonah. An employee of the business took the credit card number over the phone. The first card offered was declined but a second card was accepted. The man came in shortly after to collect the equipment. Not long after that, the employee received a call from someone who said their credit card had been used by an unknown person for an unauthorized purchase. Police investigation revealed the suspect who evaded the police. After a warrant was issued for his arrest, he turned himself in and was processed and released. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 28. Safety tip: Don’t drive in flip flops Police responded to a two-car collision at 9:47 p.m. Aug. 18 near the Bedford Diner on Bedford Road in Bedford Hills. The operator of one vehicle said they were stopped at a red light when rear-ended by a car behind them. That operator of the other vehicle said their foot slipped off the brake due to their flip flop footwear, causing the car to collide with the one in front of it. Neither party was injured and neither car required a tow. Police facilitated an information exchange and no citations were given. Monday, Aug. 12 11:10 a.m. — A woman who lives on Wood Road in Bedford Hills reported a verbal dispute with their neighbor. The caller said the neighbor keeps talking to her against her wishes. Police asked if there was a keep-away order in place and the caller said there was not. An officer attempted to contact the neighbor without result. The caller was advised not to engage and to call the police if there were further problems. 10:31 p.m. — An injured deer was reported on Long Ridge Road in Bedford. The deer was gone when police arrived. Tuesday, Aug. 13 11:11 a.m. — A 97-year-old man reported that he fell at his Bedford home. He told an officer that he lost his balance while taking out the trash. The man was taken by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital for evaluation. 12: 51 p.m. — A 69-year-old man was taken by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance to Northern Westchester Hospital after falling and scraping his leg. He said he recently had surgery and was unsteady on his feet. 10:21 p.m. — A lift assist was provided to a Bedford who uses wheelchairs. The person said they fell while trying to get into one chair from another. A Bedford firefighter and police helped the person into bed. Wednesday, Aug. 14 11:27 a.m. — A man who lives on Harris Road in Katonah asked police to take a look at a dead rat found on his patio. He told an officer he suspected it was the work of a neighbor. Attempts to contact the neighbor were unsuccessful. A report was made for documentation only and the caller told police they would be installing a security camera. 10:39 p.m. — A Katonah man, 52, was arrested in Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, charged with driving while intoxicated. Police patrolling in the area observed him stop at a red light and then drive very slowly before making an incorrect left turn. A traffic stop was conducted and the operator appeared inebriated. He failed a series of field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. Asked how much he had been drinking, the man said he had consumed two beers. His car was impounded and he was issued two summonses. Police gave him a courtesy ride home. Thursday Aug. 15 1:01 p.m. — Police checked on a person living on South Beechwood Road in Bedford Hills after a Meals on Wheels volunteer said no one came to the door. Police said the resident didn’t want assistance. Saturday, Aug. 17 1:29 p.m. — Police responded to a family argument at a home on Bulls Head Road in Bedford. A woman said she and her husband fought over a purchase he made. He said she grabbed him. Their daughter attempted to intervene and one of the parties called 911. The county crisis team was contacted and a New York State domestic incident report was completed. 10:09 p.m. — A caller on Greenwich Road in Bedford reported needing help after being locked out of the house. Police and Bedford firefighters arrived and discovered an unlocked garage door; the called was able to gain entry to the home. No further assistance was needed. Sunday, Aug. 18 9:02 a.m. — A 76-year-old woman from Bedford Hills was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance after she lost consciousness in her bathroom. —Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer This report was made from official reports provided by the Bedford Police Department. Pound Ridge Police Report Aug. 13-18 Called for ambulance, changed her mind A female, age unknown, requested an ambulance come to her Pound Ridge home on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7:45 p.m. When it arrived, the woman decided she didn’t need it. She was treated on scene by crew members but declined hospital transport. No further information was provided. Tuesday, Aug. 13 8:04 a.m. — A resident of Yonkers, male, 22, was arrested on Long Ridge Road and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. The man is scheduled to appear in court. 11 a.m. — A resident of Fox Run Road reported the illegal use of leaf blowers in the area. Police searched the area with negative results. 12 p.m. — A caller at a business on Westchester Avenue reported that while an unknown person was inside their store, an alarm in their car parked directly outside was activated. The person left the store abruptly and jumped in the car and drove off; the caller thought this was suspicious. A report was made. 2 p.m. — A male, age unknown, was taken from their home to Northern Westchester Hospital by Westchester EMS. No further information was provided. 8:20 p.m. — A caller on Eastwoods Road reported a possibly intoxicated driver. Police searched the area with negative results. Wednesday, Aug. 14 7:20 p.m. — A resident of Barnegat Road reported loud music in the area. Before police could investigate, the resident called back to say the music had stopped. Thursday, Aug. 15 6:53 a.m. — A dog was reported lost on Trinity Pass Road. It was later reported the dog was found and returned to its owner. 7:18 a.m. — A man reported traveling on foot on Trinity Pass Road was reported as suspicious. Police searched the area with negative results. 6:32 p.m. — A male, age unknown, was transported from their home by Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital. No further information was provided. Friday, Aug. 16 1:10 p.m. — A resident on Upper Shad Road reported a couple of dogs in their yard. The dogs were subsequently returned to their rightful owner. 7:41 p.m. — A caller on East Woods Road complained of noise. Police on arrival said a neighbor was doing yard work. No further action was taken. Saturday, Aug. 17 5:05 a.m.— A caller on Pine Brook Road reported a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity. Police searched the area with negative results. 8:49 p.m. — A male, age unknown, was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital via Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps. No further information was provided. 12:00 a.m. — An unknown person was reported walking on Woodland Road with a flashlight. Police searched the area with negative results. Sunday, Aug. 18 9:20 a.m.— A utility pole was reported on fire on Trinity Pass Road. Firefighters were on scene as well as the utility. The situation was brought under control. No injuries were reported. 8:05 p.m. — A caller on Salem Road reported their three dogs caught and injured a raccoon. They said they would contact a wildlife rehabilitator regarding the raccoon. Police requested the caller provide proof of rabies vaccination regarding the dogs. — Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer This report was made from official reports provided by the Pound Ridge Police Department. Town waiting on easement for Old Pound Road boardwalk By NEAL RENTZ // An easement for a property that would allow for construction of a boardwalk is expected to be obtained in the coming weeks, the Pound Ridge Old Pound Road Committee was told Aug. 5. Councilwoman Alison Boak, who co-chairs the committee with Joseph Virgilio, said town Attorney William Harrington recently told her an agreement between the town board and the owner of the home located adjacent to the town park was near. The potential easement agreement would first need to be discussed and approved by the town board in executive session because it would be a legal matter, Boak said. If an agreement was approved by the town board, the move would be announced at a town board meeting, she said. “The agreement is public information,” she added. The next town board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3. The parcel is needed because the committee in conjunction with the Pound Ridge Recreation Department wants to build a boardwalk on that land to connect the town park with the 22-acre Old Pound Road lot. Construction on the boardwalk cannot begin until the 2-acre land easement is acquired. The homeowner’s parcel is 4.2 acres in total. The roughly 22-acre Old Pound Road parcel was acquired by the town in July 2020. The property is located on Route 137 between the town park and the historic district. The property has been seen as providing a valuable link between the hamlet and Scotts Corners attractions, and offering a range of potential recreational uses, such as hiking and biking. Water contamination impact Also at the meeting, committee members discussed the impact of the recent findings from private well tests in town that revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” The PFAS in the drinking water of those property owners affected are at levels exceeding both state and EPA standards. Committee member Mark Mosolino said the water situation could affect water usage of Old Pound Road. Before wastewater can be disposed, “it has to be clean,” he said. The town’s discovery of PFAS “has set us back quite a bit,” Mosolino said. Before the committee’s potential projects could be implemented, “We would need clean municipal water,” he said. Even if the town board approves an easement agreement with the owner of the home that adjoins Old Pound Road, “We still have to deal with this PFAS issue. It’s a new issue,” Mosolino said. Some towns have dealt with the PFAS problem by digging very deep wells, he commented. The town is seeking a $7 million federal grant for a potential $10.8 million project for municipal water for the Scotts Corners Business District, but the town board has not approved the plan. FDA approves new COVID vaccine amid summer surge By JEFF MORRIS // On Thursday, Aug. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines with a new 2024-2025 formula. The updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines include Comirnaty and Spikevax, both of which are approved for individuals 12 years of age and older, and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, both of which are authorized for emergency use for individuals 6 months through 11 years of age. The approval comes as both the local area and the nation are experiencing a “summer surge” of COVID cases, according to health officials. The Recorder this week spoke with Dr. Joshua Geltman, an attending physician in both the emergency department and intensive care unit at Northern Westchester Hospital, and he confirmed the impact of the infection’s recent spread. “Since around the end of April, cases have been steadily going up throughout the summer,” he said. “They peaked right around the first week in August and then started to come down just a bit. It looks like it has peaked at least in the short term, however I do anticipate that it will go back up again once the school year starts after Labor Day.” Data from the state Department of Health show cases across all age groups going up since the end of April, with the 75-plus population up the most. “All of the cases seem to have peaked with the exception of the 0-to-11 crowd, still higher than everyone else that seems to have gone down the last two weeks,” Geltman observed. He speculated the numbers dropped somewhat as people went on vacation. “All of these will probably still go back up once the school year starts, because grandparents love their grandkids, the grandkids go back to school and they spread it to everybody else.” On July 6, Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on COVID-19, spurred by new variants contributing to increases in hospitalizations in parts of New York state and around the country. “While we are well below the figures seen during the pandemic, we are closely monitoring activity regarding the latest variants,” Hochul said. State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald added, “We are seeing an increase in admissions to hospitals, yet below prior year increases. As people move indoors to escape the heat, transmission does increase. This is a good opportunity to remind people to improve indoor ventilation whenever possible.” Geltman said at NWH since the start of June, the hospital has admitted about 50 patients who tested positive for COVID. “Not all of them were here because of COVID symptoms, or here for respiratory distress,” he noted. “A lot of these people were here for other things, and were incidentally found to have COVID.” He said there was one recent ICU admission because of respiratory COVID symptoms, but “we’re not seeing people get to the point that they used to, where they’re getting so sick that they’re coming in like the first wave. People that are getting respiratory issues from COVID now are the ones that are more frail, have underlying comorbidities, or have underlying lung disease.” He said this summer the hospital has had between five and 10 patients admitted who were COVID-positive. According to what Geltman understands, the new vaccines should cut the risk of getting COVID by 60% to 70%, and reduce the risk of getting seriously ill by 80% to 90%. “If you get vaccinated in September and October, you should expect to be reasonably protected through December and January,” he said. “You’ll still be protected after that; it will just start to wane a little bit.” In its approval announcement, the FDA said the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have been updated to more closely target currently circulating variants, including the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2 that has been most prevalent. The vaccines, the FDA said, provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Geltman indicated there is no mask mandate in the hospital; however he chooses to wear a mask in patient care areas, though not in his office. He shared common sense recommendations that he feels are worth highlighting, including stay home if you have a fever or are feeling sick; if you are coughing, make sure you wear a mask; and as with any viral illness, you should self-isolate until you are fever free for at least 24 hours without using any fever-reduction medicine. Another example: “When you return to work or school, the recommendation is to wear a mask and take other precautions for five days after you return to the public.” Indeed, reflecting those recommendations, at the last Bedford Central Board of Education meeting July 31, Superintendent Robert Glass was wearing a mask. He explained he had been off for two weeks, and at the tail end of his vacation had gotten COVID. “I’m pretty much over it, but wanted to keep you all safe,” he said. Planning Board OK’s subdivision and lot line change By NEAL RENTZ The Lewisboro Planning Board voted unanimously Aug. 20 to approve a subdivision proposal from Double H Farm LLC and neighboring property owners Felicia and Kevin Reid. Double H Farm, together with the Reids, proposed a subdivision/lot line change, which will merge a total of 6.9 acres into the Reid family property located at 45 Cross River Road. When combined with the existing Reid parcel it will total 12 acres. The remaining Double H Farm parcel will be 37.2 acres. The land is located in a town R-2A Residential Zoning District and the Westchester County Agricultural District. The board conducted a site walk of the Reid property Aug. 17, Planning Board Chairwoman Janet Andersen noted at the meeting. At the July planning board meeting, some residents and board members expressed concern about the potential construction of buildings if the subdivision was approved. Kevin Reid told the board in July he was not considering new housing if the subdivision was approved. Daniel Hollis, an attorney representing the Reid family and Double H Farm, said at the August meeting that if the planning board approved the subdivision and there was a future plan to develop the Reid family parcel, the family would be required to come back to the board for approvals. To come back to the planning board with potential as-of-right uses for the Reid’s property when they are not seeking to develop their parcel “would be a waste of time and money,” Hollis said. During the public hearing, resident Lee Vogelstein noted the Reid parcel was acres and said she was concerned that the property could be developed if the subdivision is approved. In a follow up interview, Town Planner and Wetland Consultant Jan Johannessen said some residents expressed concern over potential future development of the Reid parcel. “The future development of the Reid parcel, which is increasing in size as a result of the lot line change with Double H Farm, will be based upon zoning in place at that time and environmental constraints,” Johannessen said. “The planning board included a condition in its resolution which requires the Reid’s, or any future owner, to come back to the planning board for site plan approval for certain future proposed development activities.” When residents spoke about the history of the Reid property, Andersen said the planning board was only considering whether to approve the subdivision/lot line change being sought by Double H Farm and the Reid family. Counsel to the planning board, Judson Siebert, agreed that the discussion at the meeting was solely about the proposed lot line change. Following the public hearing the board voted to approve the subdivision. On July 16 the planning board voted unanimously to approve the first phase of a project to make alterations to Double H Farm to allow it to proceed with the beginning of the process to convert the site to a private horse riding academy. On the existing horse farm parcel, Double H Farm will construct an outdoor riding ring and a grand prix riding field in Phase 1. The plan is for horse owners to leave their horses on the property, where they would be trained. The applicant will also make some asphalt and gravel driveway improvements. The plan for Phase 2 would include complete teardown of the existing barn and construction of a new barn and indoor riding ring in the same location. Double H Farm is also proposing the rearrangement and regrading of various paddocks, reconstruction of the existing maintenance barn, with housing proposed above the barn. This plan will be updated in a future submission. Mercedes-Benz project approved Also at the meeting, the planning board voted unanimously to approve the amended site plan application from Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge, located at 321 Main St., (Route 22). The applicant received prior board approval to create a 15,392-square-foot addition to its existing auto showroom; a 2,700-square-foot addition to its existing service building and 164 additional parking spaces. The approximately 5.1-acres property is located in a General Business (GB) Zoning District and is owned by Celebrity Westchester Realty LLC. Under the amended plan, project engineer Anthony Nester said his client was seeking the installation of two energy generators — one for the showroom and one for the service building — installation of a 6,000-gallon propane gas tank on the site. Time extension denied Also at the meeting, the planning board declined to vote on the request from Goldens Bridge Village Center, located off Route 22, for a time extension for its approvals for site development plan approval, wetland activity permit approval and a town stormwater permit that were approved Jan. 21, 2020, for modifications to the existing shopping center. The approvals expired July 22. The property is owned by Stephen Cipes. Andersen said the property has been an open construction site for years. Rocco Triglia, who represented the applicant’s property management company, said his client originally sought to construct a day care center with associated offices, but the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the need for day care services. His client is now proposing to construct office space. Andersen said she opposed a time extension because the applicant will be required to come back to the board with new plans for planning board review. The planning board did not take a vote on the time extension proposal and it did not go forward. Villas at Vista approval Also at the meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve a negative declaration of significance for the proposal from Villas at Vista in Cross River for the proposal to construct 12 additional housing units. The units would be built at Building 9 A/B on the site, which is located at 920 Oakridge Commons. Johannessen said the project would have limited impacts on the environment. Counsel to the planning board, Siebert, said the planning board cannot close a public hearing on the project until after the Zoning Board of Appeals makes its decisions regarding the plan. Lewisboro Police Report Aug. 12-18 Racoon, likely rabid, ‘dispatched’ On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 8:40 a.m., a raccoon behaving strangely was reported in a Waccabuc driveway. Police arrived and determined it was likely rabid. Police dispatched it with a shotgun and disposed of its carcass. Monday, Aug. 12 10:15 a.m. — While patrolling West Lane, South Salem, police saw a black Ford pickup fail to stop for a stop sign at West Lane and Stonewall Court. The pickup was stopped and the operator showed an expired registration. His license showed two suspensions. A tow truck was called; the operator was issued a number of tickets and a mandatory appearance ticket to be in court Sept. 16. 10:18 a.m. — A loud noise was reported on Mark Mead Road, Waccabuc, caused by a large tree falling and blocking the roadway. A construction crew cleared the tree. 12:30 p.m. — A mother accompanied by her daughter came to headquarters to report that her son, who has a history of verbally abusing her, was especially abusive at a recent memorial service for her husband. The younger woman said she had not been in contact with her brother for years. The mother requested a report be made of the harassment and expressed concern her son might come to her home. She was advised to call 911 if he shows up. 1:28 p.m. — Police went to a home in South Salem along with New York State Police where they were met by a man who said he and his brother had an argument that became physical, including a window being broken with a fist. A New York state domestic incident report was completed and the brothers said they’d steer clear of each other for the rest of the day. Tuesday, Aug. 13 11:22 a.m. — A woman believed to have suffered a stroke was taken to Norwalk Hospital by ambulance. No further information was provided. Noon — A South Salem woman reported that she was deceived by a con artist pretending to be a representative of her bank. This person said there was a problem with her account and requested she transfer $11,000 to another account. She was also asked to provide her passport and other identity information. Police helped her cancel her passport and made a report to give to her bank. The Somers state police barracks was also notified of the fraud and identity theft. 1:50 p.m. — An officer was dispatched to a residence on Bouton Road after the caller said her home security camera picked up a suspicious man on the premises. A man was seen running across her yard. Police checked the footage and her front porch and told her he was delivering a package to her. 5 p.m. — Police went to a service station on Route 121, Cross River, after a caller complained of a possibly intoxicated driver in a black Jeep with New Jersey plates. They spoke to the operator who said he’d swerved on the road right before the gas station to avoid hitting a cat, which might have made the person traveling behind them think they were driving badly. Police noticed no sign of impairment or evidence of alcohol. Wednesday, Aug. 14 7:50 a.m. — A man called 911 from a home in Waccabuc to report that his wife had fallen and injured her hip and head. She was evaluated on scene by a paramedic and taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 9 a.m. — Funny business regarding temporary New Jersey license plates observed on a black GMC Sierra pickup resulted in a traffic stop on Route 35 near Debbie Lane. The driver said it was a company vehicle his boss told him to drive. New Jersey State Police confirmed the temporary plates were issued to a Hyundai. A tow truck was called to impound the vehicle; the operator was issued a number of tickets, including one to appear in court Sept. 16. 12:50 p.m. — A farm worker who is allergic to bees was stung in South Salem. A paramedic gave her a shot of epinephrine and the woman declined to go to the hospital, saying she felt better. 4:45 p.m. — Incorrect license plates were observed by an officer patrolling Church Tavern Road, South Salem. The officer saw a white landscaping truck parked on the roadway. The operator said the Connecticut dealer plates on the truck were given to him by his son. The plates were expired for more than a year. The vehicle was towed and the operator issued four tickets, including one for distorted broken glass on the windshield. Thursday, Aug. 15 7 a.m. — Police responded to an activated burglar alarm at a home on Sawgrass Drive in Katonah. They were met by a dog sitter who said the alarm malfunctioned. 11:51 a.m. — Another burglar alarm was activated at a home on Mohawk Trail, Katonah. A man said it went off while he was in the shower. No sign of burglary or illegal entry was detected. 12:15 p.m. — A Katonah resident was taken to Westchester Medical Center by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps after reporting feeling dizzy from the heat. 4:30 p.m. — A woman who fell, injuring her head and arm at her home in South Salem, was taken to Norwalk Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 5:54 p.m. — An oven fire was reported at a home on Brundige Drive, South Salem. Goldens Bridge firefighters were already on scene and said there was no fire. 6:15 p.m. — Police went to a condominium complex in South Salem after the landlord of a unit requested assistance with a tenant who is the partner of the complainant’s deceased father. He said the partner refused to pay anything for the apartment although did ask if there was anything belonging to his father that he wanted for himself. Police spoke to the resident who was visibly upset and said they had nowhere else to go. A neighbor intervened and asked the son/landlord to show some compassion. The son/landlord indicated he’d like to sell the place. Police told them it was a civil matter. Friday, Aug. 16 4:55 p.m. — Police went to the day camp at the town park in South Salem after staff reported a 5-year-old was still there 45 minutes after camp was over. Police say the parents are divorced. Both were called and said there was a mix-up. The mom arrived shortly after to pick up the child. 5:05 p.m. — A man in the Leon Levy Preserve was reported in violation of riding a bike on the trails. A caller said the rider was not disorderly and they were only concerned for their safety as it is “not a safe place to ride a bike.” Police looked for him with negative results. Another person said he saw the cyclist leave 45 minutes prior to police arrival. 6 p.m. — A woman came to headquarters to request that an order of protection against her husband be served; she mentioned the time he would arrive home so the summons could be served. Police went to the residence, but when they got there, he still wasn’t home. The order was successfully served early the next morning. Saturday, Aug. 17 12:25 p.m. — Police and medics went to a home in South Salem to assist a person who couldn’t get up by themselves. The person was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance. No further information was provided. 8:47 p.m. — An open door was reported at a home on Waccabuc Road, Goldens Bridge. Police went to the home and found it empty. Nothing inside or out seemed amiss. Police decided a cleaner accidentally failed to secure the home. Sunday, Aug. 18 6:45 p.m. — A caller reported hearing an audible alarm going off in the vicinity of Spring Hill Lane and Smith Ridge Road, South Salem. The location was determined and the homeowner said painters working inside accidentally set it off and put it outside to get rid of it. An officer was able to turn the alarm off and no further action was needed. — Eve Marx, The Recorder staff writer This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 ... 10 Next Search Results