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Carol Dreska, Office Manager In Fairfield County, Dies At 52 Carol Dreska, Office Manager In Fairfield County, Dies At 52
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…

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by Donna Christopher
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area This story has been updated. Lines of strong thunderstorms are moving west to east and will affect much of the area. One line, located along a line extending from Rockland County to Central Westchester were located around 4 p.m., moving southeast at 20 miles per hour. Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with these storms, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4. The storms could also include heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Locations impacted include Yonkers, Stamford, New Rochelle, White Plai…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera Celebrated In Area Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera Celebrated In Area
Pinstripe Parade: Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera Celebrated In Area Following a career under the brightest lights at Yankee Stadium, Westchester resident Mariano Rivera was back in the spotlight as his hometown celebrated his MLB Hall of Fame induction at a “Pinstripe Parade” in Westchester. A week after being officially inducted into the Hall of Fame, Rivera, a longtime Westchester resident who became Major League Baseball’s first unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame in the sport’s history had a parade hosted in his honor. The parade for Rivera was held on Saturday, July 27 during “Mariano Rivera Day” which included the parade and a celebration at the …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
New NY Law Allows US Congress To Access Trump's Tax Returns New NY Law Allows US Congress To Access Trump's Tax Returns
New NY Law Allows US Congress To Access Trump's Tax Returns Legislation that would give the United States Congress access to President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, July 8. "This bill gives Congress the ability to fulfill its Constitutional responsibilities, strengthen our democratic system and ensure that no one is above the law," Cuomo said. "Tax secrecy is paramount — the exception being for bona fide investigative and law enforcement purposes." The bill requires New York officials to release tax returns of public officials that have been requested by congressional tax-related commit…

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by Jon Craig
News
Roadwork Alert Until Further Notice For New Northern Westchester Traffic Pattern Installation Roadwork Alert Until Further Notice For New Northern Westchester Traffic Pattern Installation
Roadwork Alert Until Further Notice For New Northern Westchester Traffic Pattern Installation A new traffic pattern is coming to a busy Northern Westchester intersection and is expected to cause delays “until further notice.” The New York State Department of Transportation announced that a new traffic pattern will be installed at the intersection of Route 117 (East Main Street) and Route 172 (South Bedford Road) in Mount Kisco, weather permitting. According to the NYSDOT, the work will begin at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, and will last until the new traffic pattern is in place. During the work, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to seek al…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays
Serious I-684, Saw Mill Parkway Crashes Cause Delays This story has been updated. Serious motor-vehicle crashes caused delays on stretches of I-684 and the Saw Mill River Parkway early Wednesday evening, May 8. The I-684 crash was northbound at I-84 (Exit 9), with traffic backed up to Hardscrabble Road (Exit 8) in North Salem through around 8 p.m. The Saw Mill Parkway crash occurred on the southbound side in the area of Croton Avenue/Route 133 (Exit 36) in Mount Kisco just before 7:30 p.m., causing delays both ways until it was cleared.

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by Daily Voice
News
Employee Infected With Hepatitis A Worked At Area Restaurant Employee Infected With Hepatitis A Worked At Area Restaurant
Employee Infected With Hepatitis A Worked At Area Restaurant Health officials have put out a warning to anyone who dined at an area restaurant that they may have been exposed to Hepatitis A and need to seek treatment. According to the Health Department, an employee of the Winston restaurant in Mount Kisco with Hepatitis A worked while infectious, potentially exposing patrons from April 17 to May 1. The restaurant is located at 130 E Main St, in Mount Kisco. Winston is cooperating with the Health Department and is voluntarily closing to conduct a thorough cleaning. After the staff has been vaccinated and the restaurant has been re-inspected …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Mariano Rivera, Already Owner Of One Auto Dealership, Eyes New Locale On LI Mariano Rivera, Already Owner Of One Auto Dealership, Eyes New Locale On LI
Mariano Rivera, Already Owner Of One Auto Dealership, Eyes New Locale On LI New York Yankee icon Mariano Rivera is looking to get back into the car dealership game, hoping to close out a deal by making a different kind of pitch to developers on Long Island. Rivera, a Westchester resident that already owns a dealership in Northern Westchester, is reportedly planning on opening a new location on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station on Long Island. Rivera, Major League Baseball’s first unanimous Hall of Famer and all-time saves leader, and his business partners are looking to purchase the current North Shore Certified car dealership on Route 112, which would be renamed…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Brookfield Woman Among Three Arrested After Altercation At Tavern Brookfield Woman Among Three Arrested After Altercation At Tavern
Brookfield Woman Among Three Arrested After Altercation At Tavern Three people were arrested following an altercation at a Northern Westchester tavern that left one man injured. The incident began about 11:10 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, when a dispute broke out among several people who knew each other inside O’Connor’s Public House at 222 East Main St. in Mount Kisco, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. During the assault, which took place both inside and outside of the tavern, the victim was slapped and punched in the face, knocked to the ground, and kicked in the face. He suffered a concussion and multiple injuries to h…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Thief Busted Returning To Scene Of Crime, Police Say Fairfield County Thief Busted Returning To Scene Of Crime, Police Say
Fairfield County Thief Busted Returning To Scene Of Crime, Police Say A Fairfield County man is facing charges after returning to the scene of the crime where he shoplifted items in Northern Westchester the day before, Westchester County Police said. A 22-year-old Ridgefield resident - whose name has not been released - allegedly stole a bag of cashews at Rite-Aid in Mount Kisco on Thursday, March 28, and was busted by police the following day when he returned to the store he had targeted. According to police, the staff at Rite-Aid recognized the man who stole the cashews, and alerted Westchester County Police investigators. The man was taken into custody and…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular New Canaan Pizzeria Opens Location In Mount Kisco Popular New Canaan Pizzeria Opens Location In Mount Kisco
Popular New Canaan Pizzeria Opens Location In Mount Kisco  Locali Pizza Bar, which opened in November 2013 in New Canaan, has spread its wings with a new location in Mount Kisco. The new location is nestled in the historic Mount Kisco train station at 2 Kirby Plaza. Both Locali eateries are part of the Village Social Restaurant Group, which also includes Village Social in Mount Kisco and Rye as well as Pub Street in Pleasantville. The location was the former home to Via Vanti and seats about 80 people, serving as a larger version of the New Canaan store. It officially opened Tuesday, March 12 after a soft opening over the weekend. The new l…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area. Connecticut Fairfield County Bethel, 10 inches Danbury, 10 inches Darien, 9 inches Easton, 8 inches Fairfield, 6 inches Greenwich, 8 inches New Canaan, 10.5 inches Newtown, 11 inches Norwalk, 8 inches Ridgefield, 10 inches Shelton, 11 inches Stamford, 7 inches Stratford, 8.5 inches New York  Westchester County Armonk, 11 inches Croton Falls, 7 inches Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches Katonah, 10 inches Mount Kisco, 8 inches North Salem, 10 inches Pound Ridge, 10 inches White Plains, 6 inc…

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by Joe Lombardi