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Man Killed In I-684 Crash Had False ID, Police Say Man Killed In I-684 Crash Had False ID, Police Say
Man Killed In I-684 Crash Had False ID, Police Say Authorities have released the identity of a man killed in a one-car crash on I-684. New York City resident Mario Goris, age 53, of the Bronx, was killed in a crash that happened on Sunday, April 14, around 3:15 p.m. on the northbound side near Exit 4 in Bedford, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report - Update: Person Killed In Crash On I-684 In Bedford At the time of the crash, Goris had been driving a 2006 Honda CRV when it veered to the left, entered the median at high speed, and hit a tree. He was found dead at the scene of the crash and was the only person in the …
Update: Person Dies After Hitting Tree On I-684 In Northern Westchester Update: Person Dies After Hitting Tree On I-684 In Northern Westchester
Update: Person Dies After Hitting Tree On I-684 In Northern Westchester A person was killed in an afternoon crash on a busy highway in Northern Westchester after striking a tree, police said. New, updated report - Latest Update: Man Killed In I-684 Crash In Northern Westchester Had False ID, Police Say The crash happened on Sunday, April 14 around 3:15 p.m. on Interstate 684 North in Bedford, when a vehicle left the roadway near mile marker 13.9 north of Exit 4 (Route 172) and collided with a tree, Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police said on Tuesday, April 16. Earlier Report - Serious Crash Causes Delays On I-684 In Bedford The driver, who…
NY Attorney General Begins Process To Seize Trump’s Estate, Golf Course: Report NY Attorney General Begins Process To Seize Trump’s Estate, Golf Course: Report
NY Attorney General Begins Process To Seize Trump’s Estate, Golf Course: Report New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken the first step toward seizing former President Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate, CNN reports. Lawyers from James’ office registered New York’s $454 million civil judgment against Trump In Westchester County Court on Wednesday, March 6, the outlet reports. A Manhattan judge ordered Trump to pay the massive penalty after he, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization were found liable for using “numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation” to inflate his net worth to get better loan terms. The reported move by the AG’s office wo…
Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Featured On Michelin Guide To Reopen Under New Name Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Featured On Michelin Guide To Reopen Under New Name
Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Featured On Michelin Guide To Reopen Under New Name A popular restaurant in Northern Westchester featured on the prestigious Michelin Guide has announced that it will be closing and reopening under a new name.  La Crémaillère, located in Bedford at 46 Bedford-Banksville Rd., announced that it will be closing for repairs and renovations before reopening as Le Poisson, according to the business's website. The new eatery will be led by Chef Thomas Burke and will be a "seafood forward, fine dining" French restaurant, the business's owners said.  "We will feature only the finest quality seafood, a great wine list, and our classic …
New TV Show Puts Spotlight On Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart: 'Original Influencer' New TV Show Puts Spotlight On Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart: 'Original Influencer'
New TV Show Puts Spotlight On Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart: 'Original Influencer' An upcoming limited series is set to highlight the many facets of iconic homemaker and lifelong area resident Martha Stewart and explore the story behind her success.  A new four-part CNN Original Series, "The Many Lives of Martha Stewart," is set to air over two consecutive weekends, beginning with two episodes on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., and ending with the last two installments on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.  The show will explore the story of Stewart's life, including her time as a young stockbroker in the 1960s, a caterer at a Connecticut farmhouse, a s…
Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Northern Westchester Home Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Northern Westchester Home
Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Northern Westchester Home Paul Shaffer, who is well-known for serving as bandleader during the entire run of the Late Show with David Letterman, has listed his gated Northern Westchester estate for $2.75 million, according to a report by Realtor.com.  The 8-acre, 4,958 square foot property, located in Bedford's Middle Patent Estate area on Cedar Hill Road, includes four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, according to a Realtor.com report from Tuesday, Jan. 16.  Shaffer, who was Letterman's sidekick for the entirety of both Late Night With David Letterman and the Late Show, originally bought …
Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans
Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans The homemaking guru and queen of Thanksgiving has spoken: she’s canceled the holiday get-together at her home, not the holiday itself. No need to fear — Thanksgiving is not actually canceled, Northern Westchester County resident and cooking icon Martha Stewart has announced, days after she professed that she was simply “turkeyed out.” In a three-slide Instagram carousel posted on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 21, she clarified to worried fans that she had not, in fact, given up the festive holiday altogether. Earlier Report: Katonah Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving “What…
Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving
Former Westport Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving Iconic homemaker and longtime New Yorker Martha Stewart said in an interview that she’s canceling Thanksgiving this year. Too much turkey? New, updated story - Turkey Day Saved: Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans On Thursday, Nov. 16’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the Northern Westchester County resident and lifestyle guru revealed that she will not be hosting Thanksgiving this year. “Oh, I gave up Thanksgiving,” Stewart told Clarkson during her interview. Related: Martha Stewart's Bedford Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation “Nine gues…
Martha Stewart's NY Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation Martha Stewart's NY Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation
Martha Stewart's NY Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation If you’ve ever wanted to peek into the life of lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, this may be your chance — and only costs $11.23. Now you can try Martha Stewart living. In a partnership with travel company Booking.com, the media mogul is offering up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay at her Northern Westchester County guesthouse the weekend before Thanksgiving. The home, located in the hamlet of Katonah in the town of Bedford, is only one part of the November 18-19 experience, dubbed “Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving-Inspired Farm Stay.” In addition to spending the night in the guestho…
Upcoming Lane Closures On I-684 Could Cause Delays Upcoming Lane Closures On I-684 Could Cause Delays
Upcoming Lane Closures On I-684 Could Cause Delays Motorists are being warned of a series of lane closures that will soon impact traffic on a busy roadway in the region. A series of single- and double-lane closures in Northern Westchester will affect Interstate 684 in both directions in Bedford between Exit 4 (State Route 172) and Exit 9 (Hardscrabble Road) beginning on Monday, June 19, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will occur on weeknights between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. until Friday, June 23.  The lane closures are to allow for roadway work. 
Stamford Resident, Former HS Baseball Star Dies At Age 25 Stamford Resident, Former HS Baseball Star Dies At Age 25
Stamford Resident, Former HS Baseball Star Dies At Age 25 A young man who resided in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield counties is being remembered for his outstanding skills on the baseball diamond and his dedication to always putting his family and friends first.  Pound Ridge resident Joseph Fraioli, who also called Stamford home, died suddenly on Monday, June 12 at the age of 25, according to his obituary.  A natural-born baseball player, Fraioli grew up playing the sport throughout his childhood and into his time at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, where he helped his team to countless victories. After graduating fro…
New Lane Closures: Here's When I-684 Stretch Will Be Affected New Lane Closures: Here's When I-684 Stretch Will Be Affected
New Lane Closures: Here's When I-684 Stretch Will Be Affected A busy highway in Northern Westchester will soon be hit by more lane closures that commuters will have to navigate around.  The single- and double-lane closures will affect Interstate 684 in both directions in the town of Bedford between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 9 (Hardscrabble Road), according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will last between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Monday, June 12 to Friday, June 16, and will facilitate roadway work.  A prior round of lane closures on I-684 in Bedford between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (Route 35) beg…
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Traffic on a highway in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by a series of scheduled lane closures over the coming days.  The closures are scheduled to affect Interstate 684 in both the towns of Bedford and North Salem, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will begin in Bedford on both directions of I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (Route 35) at night between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, June 5, and continuing to Friday, June 9 to allow for construction work.  The other closure will affect I-684 northbound in…
Former Podiatrist, Sister From Northern Westchester Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife Former Podiatrist, Sister From Northern Westchester Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife
Former Podiatrist, Sister From Northern Westchester Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife A podiatrist from the Hudson Valley has been accused of trying to get his wife killed for a second time, this time with the alleged aid of his sister. Rockland County resident Ira Bernstein, age 49, of Montebello, and Northern Westchester resident Jaclyn Goldberg, age 40, of Bedford, have been indicted by a grand jury following an investigation conducted by the Town of Ramapo Police Department with the assistance of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. From July 29, 2022 through September 21, 2022, Ira Bernstein is alleged to have solicited the murder of his wife S…
Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected
Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected A series of upcoming single and double-lane closures on a busy highway in Northern Westchester will interrupt traffic for the majority of the day.  The closures will affect Interstate 684 southbound in Bedford between Exit 6 (Route 35) and Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) on Thursday, June 1, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will last between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will facilitate bridge work. 
Cover Girl: Ex-Westport Resident Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History Cover Girl: Ex-Westport Resident Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History
Cover Girl: Ex-Westport Resident Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History Despite already becoming a household name through her cookbooks, magazines, and television shows, Northern Westchester resident Martha Stewart is making history yet again by becoming the oldest model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue.  The 81-year-old globally-known businesswoman, television personality, and now model was revealed to be on the issues' cover on Monday, May 15 by the iconic magazine.  She is the oldest-ever Swimsuit Issue cover model, according to the magazine.  Martha Stewart is the oldest woman to grace the cover in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit …
Restaurant Once Owned By North Salem Resident Richard Gere Closes: 'We Are So Grateful' Restaurant Once Owned By North Salem Resident Richard Gere Closes: 'We Are So Grateful'
Restaurant Once Owned By North Salem Resident Richard Gere Closes: 'We Are So Grateful' A restaurant once owned by famed actor and Northern Westchester resident Richard Gere has announced its closure.  The Barn at Bedford Post, located in Bedford at 954 Old Post Rd., announced that it closed earlier in the year after more than three years under its current ownership, according to the eatery's website.  A message posted on the restaurant's website by the owners said that "We are so grateful to have been a part of this amazing community."  "We look forward to sharing future experiences with you!" the message continued. No other reason for the closing was given.&n…
New Update: Lanes Reopen On I-684 After Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle New Update: Lanes Reopen On I-684 After Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle
New Update: Lanes Reopen On I-684 After Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle This story has been updated. All lanes have reopened after a crash involving an overturned vehicle blocked lanes of I-684, causing lengthy traffic delays.  The incident, which involved two tractor-trailers, was reported on Monday, April 10 around 2:10 p.m. northbound near Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford.  The overturned vehicle blocked two lanes of traffic for several hours. The incident involved one tractor-trailer that rear-ended another, according to state police.  This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Donkeys Found Roaming On Roadway In Northern Westchester Donkeys Found Roaming On Roadway In Northern Westchester
Donkeys Found Roaming On Roadway In Northern Westchester While most people may expect leprechauns to be roaming around during Saint Patrick's Day weekend, police in Northern Westchester instead found two lost donkeys that needed a ride home.  The animals were found in Bedford during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 18, when officers on the midnight tour found them on Pound Ridge Road, according to the Bedford Police Department.  Upon finding them, officers promptly named the animals Williams and Leone after the officers who found them and began going door to door to find the donkeys' home.  Eventually, one generous resid…
Martha Stewart Teams Up With Skechers For Their First Footwear Collaboration Martha Stewart Teams Up With Skechers For Their First Footwear Collaboration
Martha Stewart Teams Up With Skechers For Their First Footwear Collaboration If you're looking for a new comfortable pair of shoes, Martha Stewart and Sketchers have you covered.  The shoes are part of an all-new footwear collection that stemmed from a collaboration between Stewart and Sketchers called "A Day in the Life of Martha," which was announced on Wednesday, March 8, a day also notable for being International Women's Day.  The new collection, partially designed by Stewart, puts the celebrity's personalization and stamp of approval on an assortment of comfortable slip-ins, slides, and sandals that will be sold by Sketchers in Spring 2023.  …
Prison Nurse From CT Rapes Inmate, Police Say Prison Nurse From CT Rapes Inmate, Police Say
Prison Nurse From CT Rapes Inmate, Police Say A Connecticut man employed as a nurse at a New York prison is charged with raping an inmate, police say.  The incident was originally reported by New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officials at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Northern Westchester in September 2022, state police said.  This report prompted an investigation that eventually determined that 54-year-old Waterbury resident Michael Adeleke had allegedly raped an inmate.  Adeleke was then arrested and charged with third-degree rape on Wednesday, March 1.  He…
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After Police Cruiser Struck On I-684 Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After Police Cruiser Struck On I-684
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After Police Cruiser Struck On I-684 A New York State Police vehicle was damaged by a hit-and-run driver while the trooper was stopped on I-684 helping another motorist in Northern Westchester. The incident took place in Bedford around 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26. Trooper AJ Hicks said the crash occurred while the trooper was stopped in the southbound lane of I-684 assisting another driver when a gold Lexus SUV struck the passenger side of the police cruiser. The driver, identified as Thomas Haber, age 81, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, then fled the area, Hicks said. The trooper was not injured in the crash, he added. Haber w…
Actor Chazz Palminteri Dines At Katonah Restaurant For Christmas Eve Actor Chazz Palminteri Dines At Katonah Restaurant For Christmas Eve
Actor Chazz Palminteri Dines At Katonah Restaurant For Christmas Eve Actor and Northern Westchester resident Chazz Palminteri dined at a popular Katonah eatery on Christmas Eve.  The 70-year-old Bedford resident, who is known for his roles in "A Bronx Tale" and "Bullets over Broadway," dined at Peppino's Ristorante on Katonah Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 24, the restaurant announced in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 26. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peppino's Ristorante (@peppinosristorante) The business wrote that "it was an honor to take care of" Palminteri and his family. Palminteri also run…
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says Richard Gere has angered some of his fellow Northern Westchester residents after offering land on his Bedford property for the construction of a new cell tower, according to the New York Post. The news outlet published a report on Monday, Dec. 19, saying the 73-year-old actor has offered some of the land at the Bedford Post Inn, a luxury inn he co-owns with Russell Hernandez, to be used for a 130-foot cell tower that would help provide better cellphone service coverage in the area.  The New York Post said if construction is approved, it would settle a lawsuit Verizon filed against…
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Katonah, Waccabuc Ties Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Katonah, Waccabuc Ties
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Katonah, Waccabuc Ties Gwyneth Paltrow made a joke about Martha Stewart in her company's new holiday gift guide video. The celebrities each have ties to Northern Westchester County, as Stewart is a resident of the Bedford hamlet of Katonah and Paltrow previously lived in the Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc. In the commercial, which was posted to YouTube on Thursday, Nov. 17, Paltrow playfully walks viewers through the ways that her lifestyle brand, "Goop," brings its holiday gift guide to life. The video concludes with Paltrow picking up the phone and the man on the other end informing her that Martha Stewart is on…
20-Something CT Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase, Police Say 20-Something CT Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase, Police Say
20-Something CT Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase, Police Say Three men are facing charges after allegedly leading police on a highway chase in a stolen vehicle through the region, authorities said. New York State Police troopers in Northern Westchester attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen, at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, as it drove on I-684 in the town of Bedford. The driver refused to stop, leading troopers on a 13-mile pursuit that finally ended at the I-84 interchange in the village of Brewster in Putnam County, police said. That's where troopers deployed a spike strip, disabling the vehicle. All three suspe…
Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron
Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron Martha Stewart advertised the natural, "stripped back" flavors of a coffee brand's seasonal brew in a brand-new video where she wears nothing but an apron. The 81-year-old Northern Westchester resident posted a video on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 8, promoting Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' Pumpkin Spice brew. "It's made with natural flavors," she said. "That means they stripped away the artificial, and left nothing but goodness. What can I say? We have a lot in common." Watch the full video here. Earlier this summer, Stewart, who owns a country farmhouse in the Bedford hamlet of Katona…
Northern Westchester Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times Northern Westchester Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times
Northern Westchester Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times An in-depth profile from The New York Times has put the spotlight on a Northern Westchester town known for its history and impressive estates. The news outlet published a profile about life in the town of Bedford on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The report highlighted Bedford's "rural feel," with its characteristic stone walls, many miles of dirt roads, and horse farms, along with the "sprawling estates" some residents own. Evan Goldstein, a resident who moved to the town in 2020, told the publication that moving to Bedford with his family was "the best decision of our lives." The New York Times fu…
Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe
Menu Items At Martha Stewart's New Eatery Create Buzz, Including 'Fluffy' Baked Potato Recipe Martha Stewart's new Las Vegas restaurant is already creating buzz for some of the dishes offered on its menu. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13. The 81-year-old Northern Westchester resident named the restaurant after her country farmhouse, which is located in the Bedford hamlet of Katonah. Earlier report - Look Inside: Celebrities Join Bedford's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant The Bedford's menu includes French-inspired cuisine and some of Stewart's favorite recipes.  Some entrées featured on the menu include lemon r…
Look Inside: Celebrities Join Area Resident Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant Look Inside: Celebrities Join Area Resident Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant
Look Inside: Celebrities Join Area Resident Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant Martha Stewart's brand-new restaurant named after the town where her Northern Westchester home is located has officially opened for business. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13, representatives from Paris Las Vegas announced.  The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13, representatives announced.Palm + Ocean Digital The restaurant was named after the 81-year-old's country farmhouse in the Bedford hamlet of Katonah and features a 194-seat dining area. “I am so thrilled to open the doors to The Bedford at Paris L…
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of I-684
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of I-684 Officials issued an alert about upcoming lane closures on a highway in Westchester County. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists in Bedford should expect single- and double-lane closures on I-684 between Exit 6 (State Route 35) and Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) to facilitate sign work. Officials said the work is scheduled to take place at the following times: Southbound single- and double-lane closures on Wednesday, Aug. 10, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Northbound single-lane closures on Thursday, Aug. 11, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.