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Update: Funds Come To Pound Ridge Firefighter Hurt In Bedford Blaze Update: Funds Come To Pound Ridge Firefighter Hurt In Bedford Blaze
Update: Funds Come To Pound Ridge Firefighter Hurt In Bedford Blaze A community is pulling together to raise money and cook meals for the family of a beloved firefighter who was seriously injured in a Northern Westchester blaze.  The effort began after longtime Pound Ridge firefighter and senior resident Ray Clark was injured in an intense blaze that went up at a Bedford residence on Long Ridge Road on Monday morning, April 8.  Earlier Report - Blaze Tears Through Bedford Home, Causes Road Closure Clark, a 62-year department member, is known for always giving his time to his community. Now that he is in need, though, Pound Ridge is maki…
Blaze Tears Through Northern Westchester Home, Causes Road Closure Blaze Tears Through Northern Westchester Home, Causes Road Closure
Blaze Tears Through Bedford Home, Causes Road Closure Firefighters from several departments spent hours fighting a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence that required nearly 100,000 gallons of water and an excavator to completely extinguish. Updated Report - Update: Funds Come To Pound Ridge Firefighter Hurt In Blaze The blaze began on Monday morning, April 8 at a residence on Long Ridge Road in Bedford, according to the Bedford Fire Department. After crews arrived at the home at around 7:30 a.m., they searched the building and found no one inside. Firefighters then began dousing the flames, which were tearing through the sides and r…
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former Restaurant Manager, Fox Lane HS Grad Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former Restaurant Manager, Fox Lane HS Grad
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former Restaurant Manager, Fox Lane HS Grad Community members are coming together to lend their help to a family reeling from the sudden loss of a beloved father, grandfather, and former restaurant manager from Northern Westchester.  The death of Steve Rosenschein, a Pound Ridge native known for once managing The Horse And Hound restaurant in South Salem, was announced in a GoFundMe fundraiser page created on Saturday, Jan. 13 by his friend, James Ddoge.  After growing up in Pound Ridge and graduating from Fox Lane High School, Rosenschein moved to Florida and began a successful real estate business. However,…
Star-Studded Meal: Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery Star-Studded Meal: Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery
Star-Studded Meal: Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery A restaurant in Westchester that has already been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list now has another claim to fame following a visit from famed Hollywood actor and local resident Richard Gere.  Gere, a North Salem resident formerly of Pound Ridge, stopped by Maria Restaurant in New Rochelle at 11 Huguenot St. on Saturday, Dec. 9.  The restaurant's owner announced the visit in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 11.  Gere, age 74 and best known for roles in films such as "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," is reportedly looking to buy a Fairf…
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town It was Swiftie Mania day in a Connecticut town after a rumor started that the mega pop queen Taylor Swift was lunching in town with her new boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the heart of Fairfield County, hundreds of teens, moms, and well, guys, turned up in the town. of New Canaan outside the popular Elm Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 20 where Swift was supposed to be inside dining with boyfriend Kelce (the Kansas City Chiefs tight end), Swift's BFF actor Blake Lively, and Lively's hubby actor Ryan Reynolds who live in neighboring Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester County.  Once the rumor made it…
Former Fire Chief Of Pound Ridge Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' Former Fire Chief Of Pound Ridge Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother'
Former Fire Chief Of Pound Ridge Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' A former fire chief and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his dedication to his town throughout his 53-year department membership.  Robert H. Meyer, the former chief of the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, died on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the age of 88, according to his obituary.  Before becoming a firefighter, Meyer began his career in 1953 as an electrician in the Navy until he was honorably discharged in 1957. In addition to working on a nuclear submarine during this time, Meyer also became a union electrical worker and a foreman af…
Dumpster Fire Ignites, Threatens Barn In Pound Ridge Dumpster Fire Ignites, Threatens Barn In Pound Ridge
Dumpster Fire Ignites, Threatens Barn In Pound Ridge A dumpster full of hay and other yard debris almost caused the destruction of a barn in Northern Westchester after it went up in flames.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 15 just before noon, when firefighters from the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire that had ignited close to a barn in the town, department members said on Saturday, Aug. 19.  Arriving firefighters soon saw that a dumpster filled with hay and other yard-related material had caught on fire and that the homeowner was attempting to douse the flames using a garden hose.  Cr…
Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Pound Ridge Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Pound Ridge
Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Pound Ridge While fighting a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence, firefighters had to quickly evacuate the building after finding hazardous materials inside.  The fire happened on Sunday, Aug. 13 around 8:15 a.m., when firefighters from numerous departments responded to a home in Pound Ridge on Salem Road (Route 124) that had ignited.  According to the Bedford Hills Fire Department, arriving crews found heavy flames coming out of the two-story wood-frame building. Soon, a total of five tankers were requested to the scene to help with the effort.  While the fight to put out the fla…
Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast
Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast Actor Richard Gere, who resides in Northern Westchester County, made a cameo appearance at a diner in Northeast for an early morning bite on Monday, July 24, according to management.  "Look who stopped by for breakfast today," the restaurant at Sharon's Place in Scranton, Pennsylvania wrote in a Facebook post.  Look who stopped by for breakfast today!!😊😊 Posted by Sharon's Place on Monday, July 24, 2023 "Obviously, he knows who has the best breakfast in town!" wrote one restaurant-goer in the comments. "That’s amazing." Earlier report: Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester…
Former Fox Lane HS Baseball Standout Dies At Age 25 Former Fox Lane HS Baseball Standout Dies At Age 25
Former Fox Lane HS Baseball Standout 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…
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Bedford: 'We Are So Grateful' Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Bedford: 'We Are So Grateful'
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Bedford: '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…
Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Pound Ridge Cover Queen Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Pound Ridge Cover Queen
Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Pound Ridge Cover Queen A breakout "American Idol" star from Northern Westchester will be advancing to the next round of the iconic show after impressing celebrity judges with an impassioned performance of a popular Queen song.  Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made her first appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, again performed on an episode that aired on Monday, April 3.  During this second appearance, she performed a cover of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" as a duet with fellow contestant Tyson Venegas as part of the show's Hollywood Week Duets.  Because Hedges earned a platinum ticket afte…
This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When
This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When Fans of the hit show "American Idol" will soon be able to show their support for a breakout star from Westchester when a local boutique hosts her for a style day ahead of her next appearance on the show.  Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made an emotional appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, will be styled by Port Chester-based Madison's Niche on Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the store announced.  The woman-owned lifestyle boutique, located in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center at 114 South Ridge St., is inviting the public to come to support Hedges during her style day ahea…
Beloved Store Owner In Pound Ridge Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' Beloved Store Owner In Pound Ridge Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
Beloved Store Owner In Pound Ridge Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died.  Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…
Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies
Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies A former teacher who worked for schools in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has died.  Margaret "Peggy" Beccaria died on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the age of 85, according to her obituary.  A native of New Canaan, Beccaria graduated from high school there before attending college at Western Connecticut State University. She then became a teacher in Stamford.  During this time, she married her husband, Peter, in 1959, and then moved to Westchester County, settling in Pound Ridge where the couple raised their two children, Michael and Patrick.  After tak…
Car Slips Into Lake In Pound Ridge Amid Icy, Flooded Conditions Car Slips Into Lake In Pound Ridge Amid Icy, Flooded Conditions
Car Slips Into Lake In Pound Ridge Amid Icy, Flooded Conditions A vehicle had to be pulled out of a lake in Northern Westchester after falling into it in the midst of icy and flooded conditions.  The incident happened in Pound Ridge on Friday, Jan. 27 around 8:20 a.m., when a vehicle traveling on Siscowit Road fell into a lake by Eastwoods Road, according to Pound Ridge Police.  Luckily, the driver was able to get herself out of the vehicle and was unharmed. However, her car became completely submerged and had to be towed out.  Police said the area where the car fell is prone to flooding, and they believe the vehicle may have slipped on …
Officer From Pound Ridge Sworn Into New Canaan Police Department Officer From Pound Ridge Sworn Into New Canaan Police Department
Officer From Pound Ridge Sworn Into New Canaan Police Department Two new police officers will soon begin serving the community in one Fairfield County town, including one with ties to Northern Westchester County.  The two new hires were sworn into the New Canaan Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m., according to an announcement from the department.  Now serving the department will be 22-year-old Erica Morey of Brookfield and 33-year-old Westchester County resident Nicholas Agoglia of Pound Ridge.  Morey, who graduated from Brookfield High School before earning her bachelor's degree in Justice and Law Administration from W…
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Northern Westchester 'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Northern Westchester
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Northern Westchester A well-known restaurant in Northern Westchester is being commended for its cozy setting and well-prepared authentic Italian dishes.  DiNardo's Ristorante Italiano, located in Pound Ridge at 76 Westchester Ave., is known for homemade pasta and pizzas, as well as an extensive collection of wines, according to the business's website.  Fresh ingredients such as seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game, seafood, and fine Italian olive oils feature in the restaurant's dishes.  Opened 48 years ago by owner Frank Salvi, the business hopes to offer "a great atmosphere,…
Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County
Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County A storm with heavy wind gusts moving through the region has left thousands without power in Westchester County.  Around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Con Edison reported 4,122 customers having outages across the county.  Communities with the largest amount of customers left in the dark include Mamaroneck and Harrison (970), Yonkers (727), North Castle (297), and Mount Kisco (189).  Additionally, New York State Electric & Gas reported 5,359 customers left in the dark in its service area, with the most affected municipalities including North Castle, Pound Ridge, Bedford, and Cross Ri…
Northern Westchester's Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi For Waiting Outside Home, Scaring Kids Northern Westchester's Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi For Waiting Outside Home, Scaring Kids
Northern Westchester's Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi For Waiting Outside Home, Scaring Kids Actress and Northern Westchester resident Blake Lively has shared a message to the paparazzi who were waiting outside of her home. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Sept. 17, the 35-year-old Pound Ridge resident shared some recent photographs of herself taken while she is pregnant with her fourth child. Lively said she posted the photos "so the 11 guys waiting outside of my home" waiting to snap a photo will leave. "You freak me and my kids out," she said. "Thanks to everyone else for all the love and respect and for continuing to unfollow accounts and publications who share photos of chil…
Man, Woman Injured After Being Hit By Car In Crash Involving Pound Ridge 22-Year-Old Man, Woman Injured After Being Hit By Car In Crash Involving Pound Ridge 22-Year-Old
Man, Woman Injured After Being Hit By Car In Crash Involving Pound Ridge 22-Year-Old Two people were injured after being struck by a vehicle at a busy Fairfield County intersection in a crash involving a Hudson Valley man. The incident took place in Stamford around 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the intersection of Bedford Street and Broad Street. According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth, of the Stamford Police, responding officers found two pedestrians, a man, and a woman lying on the ground injured. The woman, a 49-year-old Norwalk resident suffered a serious head injury and was transported to Stamford Hospital, where she is currently listed in critical, but st…
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report The buyer who purchased Richard Gere's Northern Westchester estate has been revealed in a new report from the New York Post. Television writer, director, and producer Ryan Murphy is known for creating a number of shows, including American Horror Story and Glee. The NY Post reported that the Pound Ridge estate was listed for $28 million and ultimately sold for $24.15 million. The property is 49 acres and includes an 11,658 square-foot mansion, the New York Post said. Gere, age 72, moved to a smaller property in North Salem. Related story: Actor Richard Gere's New North Salem Estat…
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Pound Ridge Estate, Report Says Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Pound Ridge Estate, Report Says
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Pound Ridge Estate, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has found a buyer for his $28 million suburban New York estate, according to a new report. Gere listed the 11,658 square-foot estate, located in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Pound Ridge, for $28 million, and moved to a smaller mansion in nearby North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. This week, Mansion Global reported that the listing for the 50-acre Pound Ridge property with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms went into contract,  according to Muffin Dowdle of Ginnel Real E…
Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was charged after police said he was found in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop in Connecticut. An officer in Fairfield County pulled a vehicle over on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan after seeing that the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, according to the New Canaan Police Department. During the traffic stop, police found that the driver, identified as 36-year-old Liandro Cardenas Avalos, of Pound Ridge, was in possession of cocaine, authorities said.  He was arrested and charged with possession of …
BCSD Parents Express Outrage Over Lewd Images Of Special-Ed Students BCSD Parents Express Outrage Over Lewd Images Of Special-Ed Students
Bcsd Parents Express Outrage Over Lewd Images Of Special-Ed Students Parents of special-education students in a Northern Westchester School District took a local Board of Education to task after new details emerged about the circulation of lewd photos and videos of their children on social media. Earlier this month, news broke out of the Bedford Central School District regarding depictions of special-needs students after photos were allegedly taken inside one of the boys' bathrooms at Fox Lane High School in Bedford. Original story - Students At Northern Westchester HS Face Disciplinary Action After ‘Disturbing Incident’ Once news of the photos and vid…
Architect, World Traveler, Beloved Family Man — Kenneth McGahren of Pound Ridge, 82 Architect, World Traveler, Beloved Family Man — Kenneth McGahren of Pound Ridge, 82
Architect, World Traveler, Beloved Family Man — Kenneth McGahren of Pound Ridge, 82 Kenneth McGahren, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1.  An architect, artist, and lover of nature, his last moments were spent in the tranquil, wooded setting of the home he built in 2017 in Pound Ridge. Ken was born on September 27, 1939 in Bayonne, NJ, youngest of 4 brothers born to Eugene and Cecilia (Paulson) McGahren. He graduated from Pratt Institute in New York City in 1968 and was registered to practice in New York and Connecticut. His early work focused on transportation projects in the New York Metro region as well as municipal transport facilities in Portla…
COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings
Covid-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings Westchester is rolling back some of its mask mandates as the county continues to see improved COVID-19 numbers following the post-holiday surge of new infections. County Executive George Latimer announced on Monday, Feb. 14 that the mask mandate inside county buildings is no longer required. According to Latimer, the mandate is being lifted at county buildings in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and White Plains, though it remains in effect on Bee-Line buses, as per state requirements. Latimer said that lifting the mask mandate is consistent with state guidance. Earlier story - COVID-19: Mask Off …
Actor Richard Gere's New $9.98M Northern Westchester Estate Was Built For Retail Heir Actor Richard Gere's New $9.98M Northern Westchester Estate Was Built For Retail Heir
Actor Richard Gere's New $9.98M Northern Westchester Estate Was Built For Retail Heir With his longtime Northern Westchester estate now on the market, details have emerged on the newly-purchased mansion actor Richard Gere has settled into in a neighboring town. The 72-year-old Gere listed his Pound Ridge residence for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a late-January report from Dirt, which covers the luxury real estate. The move to the $9.98 million, 35-acre, red-brick, seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom North Salem estate was described as a "downsizing" by the Daily Mail, which published a gallery of 17 photos of the new digs. The home was bu…
Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester Town To Another, Report Says Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester Town To Another, Report Says
Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester Town To Another, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has listed his Northern Westchester home for tens of millions of dollars and moved to another mansion in a neighboring town, according to a new report. Gere listed his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. The Pound Ridge home is 11,658 square feet, with eight bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, according to the report.  The 72-year-old actor, known for roles in films including "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride," made…
COVID-19: Westchester At Record 27K-Plus Active Cases, Latimer Calls Numbers 'Horrific' COVID-19: Westchester At Record 27K-Plus Active Cases, Latimer Calls Numbers 'Horrific'
Covid-19: Westchester At Record 27K-Plus Active Cases, Latimer Calls Numbers 'Horrific' Westchester County set a record as the number of active COVID-19 cases across the county hit a new high. During a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 4, County Executive George Latimer said that fueled by the Omicron variant, Westchester now has 27,692 active cases of the virus, the highest that they’ve seen since the pandemic began almost two years ago. Latimer said that compared to a month ago, the current number of cases represents a “tenfold increase,” as the positive infection rate in the county rose to more than 20 percent. Related story - COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate N…
COVID-19: County Assessing Possible 'Major Steps We May Need To Take' On Omicron, Latimer Says COVID-19: County Assessing Possible 'Major Steps We May Need To Take' On Omicron, Latimer Says
Covid-19: County Assessing Possible 'Major Steps We May Need To Take' On Omicron, Latimer Says County Executive George Latimer is ready to take “major steps” in Westchester if the Omicron COVID-19 strain poses as large a threat as many fear. During a COVID-19 update on Monday, Nov. 29, Latimer addressed the new variant, which was just confirmed in neighboring Canada and could lead to a spike similar to when the Delta variant first began rapidly spreading earlier this year. Earlier story - COVID-19: County Assessing Possible 'Major Steps We May Need To Take' On Omicron, Latimer Says The World Health Organization identified the Omicron variant as one “of concern” at an emergency meeti…