Formerly of Katonah, Weston's Margaret H. Broudy, 95, Was A Bookstore Owner, Prodigious Reader Formerly of Katonah, Weston's Margaret H. Broudy, 95, Was A Bookstore Owner, Prodigious Reader
Formerly of Katonah, Weston's Margaret H. Broudy, 95, Was A Bookstore Owner, Prodigious Reader Margaret H. Broudy of Weston, formerly of Katonah, died at the Regional Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Danbury on Nov. 29 at the stroke of midnight, age 95 ½. She left on her own terms. Margaret (aka Maggie and Margie, depending on which circle of family and friends was in the room) was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lt. Colonel Morris H. “Steve” Broudy, in 2011. Raised in a small mining town in Tennessee, Margaret married Steve, another Southerner, and lived in Georgia for a while, eventually moving to “Yankee Land” in 1964. The family were members of Temple Beth El…
Longtime Westchester Resident Carol Dreska, Office Manager In Fairfield County, Dies At 52 Longtime Westchester Resident Carol Dreska, Office Manager In Fairfield County, Dies At 52
Longtime Westchester Resident Carol Dreska, Office Manager In Fairfield County, Dies At 52 An office manager in Fairfield County who grew up in and graduated from high school in Northern Westchester has died at age 52.. Carol L. Dreska, (nee Chiacchia) of Sherman, Connecticut, died Thursday, Aug. 15 at Lake Bomoseen, Vermont.  She was the office manager for  Neves Electric in Brookfield. Dreska was born on Feb. 27, 1967, in Mount Kisco, to the late Mario and Patsy Chiacchia. She grew up in Katonah and attended John Jay High School in Cross River. Dreska was a huge Jets fan and avid cook. She loved lake life in Vermont. She could always be heard cheering on "Bobby…
Man Killed In Route 35 Crash After Losing Control Of Car, Police Say Man Killed In Route 35 Crash After Losing Control Of Car, Police Say
Man Killed In Route 35 Crash After Losing Control Of Car, Police Say A 59-year-old man was killed after losing control of his vehicle and slamming into another vehicle on Route 35 near the intersection with Interstate 684 in Katonah, said Bedford Police. The man, a New Rochelle resident who police declined to identify, was driving west on Route 35 in a Lincoln Continental car service vehicle around 10:30 p.m., Thursday, July 11, when the vehicle crossed the median and struck a guardrail on the east side of the highway, said Bedford Police Lt. Andrew Bellantone. The car then careened off the guardrail and hit an eastbound vehicle with two people inside, …
Woman Struck, Killed By Own Vehicle In Katonah Woman Struck, Killed By Own Vehicle In Katonah
Woman Struck, Killed By Own Vehicle In Katonah A woman was struck and killed by her own vehicle in Northern Westchester, police said. When police arrived on the scene, they found numerous people attempting to help Diana Devivo, 46, who was unconscious after being hit by her truck on Anderson Road in Katonah on Sunday, June 30 around 3:37 p.m., said the Bedford Police. Devivo was transported by the Katonah-Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, where she was pronounced dead, police said. Bedford Police said Devivo was the only person involved in the incident. The department's accident in…
Report: More NYC Residents Turn To Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield, Rockland For Second Homes Report: More NYC Residents Turn To Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield, Rockland For Second Homes
Report: More NYC Residents Turn To Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield, Rockland For Second Homes A new report shows that a higher number of New York City residents in search of second homes are turning to areas north of Manhattan within an hour's drive, including Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield and Rockland counties. As opposed to destinations that are several hours away, opting for closer regions reduces commuting times while maintaining the cozy, suburban feel and “slice of the country” that has become so highly sought after when it comes to investing in a second home. “Weekending” in the suburbs is definitely a trend that continues to grow in popularity, as many of the top-rated vaca…
John Jay HS Grad Dies From Injuries In Sri Lanka Terrorist Attacks John Jay HS Grad Dies From Injuries In Sri Lanka Terrorist Attacks
John Jay HS Grad Dies From Injuries In Sri Lanka Terrorist Attacks A Northern Westchester native died from injuries sustained in the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks targeting Christians in Sri Lanka. "Chelsea Decaminada, a 2011 graduate of John Jay High School in Cross River and 2015 Duke University graduate, was in Sri Lanka on assignment with the Office of the General Counsel of the Commerce Department. She was 26. "It was our great hope that Chelsea would recover from her injuries," said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in a statement. My prayers are with Chelsea’s family during this difficult time. "Chelsea devoted her life to public servic…
Brand-New Round Of Double Lane Closures Scheduled On Lengthy Stretch Of I-684 Brand-New Round Of Double Lane Closures Scheduled On Lengthy Stretch Of I-684
Brand-New Round Of Double Lane Closures Scheduled On Lengthy Stretch Of I-684 Motorists are advised that a new round of double-lane closures throughout the week will cause delays on an 11-mile stretch of I-684. The closures are scheduled both northbound and southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) in Armonk and Exit 6 (Route 35) in Katonah, daily from Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control d…
New Round Of Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 New Round Of Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684
New Round Of Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Motorists are advised that a new round of double-lane closures are scheduled on Interstate 684. The closures will be northbound and southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) in Armonk and Exit 6 (Route 35) in Katonah, beginning Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers. Motorists ar…
Ridgefield Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop Ridgefield Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop
Ridgefield Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop Nearly two dozen motorists were removed from the roadway by New York State Police troopers recently for alleged impaired drivers. Local residents charged:  Dutchess County On Friday, April 12, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Sharon Y. Eady, 52, of Poughkeepsie, for Aggravated DWI, a misdemeanor, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a felony. She was traveling on Church Street in Poughkeepsie, when she was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, April 12, State …
Martha Stewart Sells Home Furnishing Brand For $215M Martha Stewart Sells Home Furnishing Brand For $215M
Martha Stewart Sells Home Furnishing Brand For $215M Martha Stewart’s home furnishings brand has a new home. Marquee Brands announced this week that it has purchased the Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse brands as part of a $215 million acquisition. The brand was purchased from Sequential, which has been shopping it for several months. "Martha Stewart is a visionary whose educational mission and innovative approach has inspired millions of people to live more meaningfully. Martha Stewart branded products, known for their high quality, superior function and beautiful design, have enriched homes around the world," Sam Porat, Managing Direc…
Enormous Brush Fire Breaks Out Over 12 Acres In Goldens Bridge Enormous Brush Fire Breaks Out Over 12 Acres In Goldens Bridge
Enormous Brush Fire Breaks Out Over 12 Acres In Goldens Bridge Firefighters from multiple municipalities teamed up to battle an aggressive brush fire that broke out in Northern Westchester Wednesday night, April 3,  The blaze occurred along the northern side of Todd Road in the Lewisboro hamlet of Golden Bridge and damaged an estimated 12 acres of wetlands, according to Goldens Bridge Fire Chief James McManus. Multiple 911 calls came in around 6:45 p.m., said McManus, prompting the Goldens Bridge Fire Department to respond quickly, as the blaze continued to grow in size. “When we arrived on the scene, the fire had consumed approximately thre…
Weeklong Daytime Double Lane Closures Start On I-684 Weeklong Daytime Double Lane Closures Start On I-684
Weeklong Daytime Double Lane Closures Start On I-684 Motorists are advised that double lane closures are scheduled on Interstate 684 northbound and southbound. The closures will be between Exit 3 (Route 22) in Armonk and Exit 6 (Route 35) in Katonah, Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers. Motorists are reminded that fines are doub…