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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 …
Person Dies After Hitting Tree On Highway In Region Person Dies After Hitting Tree On Highway In Region
Person Dies After Hitting Tree On Highway In Region 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…
Man Ejected From Car, Thrown Into Ravine After Crash On Highway In Region Man Ejected From Car, Thrown Into Ravine After Crash On Highway In Region
Man Ejected From Car, Thrown Into Ravine After Crash On Highway In Region First responders carried out a careful rescue operation after a man fell over 50 feet down a ravine following a crash on a highway in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 29 at around 6:30 p.m., when a three-car crash occurred on Interstate 684 in Bedford at the overpass spanning Beaver Dam Park. As a result of the crash, one man was ejected from his vehicle and sent into a ravine underneath the overpass, according to the Katonah Fire Department. Soon after the crash, first responders raced to both the overpass and Beaver Dam Park below to find the fallen man.…
NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Hotel In Capital Region NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Hotel In Capital Region
NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Hotel In Capital Region It wasn’t exactly Walley World, but actor Chevy Chase still had a good time on his vacation to Upstate New York. The 80-year-old “Saturday Night Live” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” star was spotted in Saratoga County on Monday, Jan. 22 at the historic Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Flanked by his wife Jayni and their actress daughter Caley, Chase posed for a family photo on a staircase in the hotel’s lobby. “Wonderful weekend in Saratoga Springs,” he captioned the photo, which was shared on his verified Instagram account. View this post on Instagram …
New TV Show Puts Spotlight On Region's Own Martha Stewart: 'Original Influencer' New TV Show Puts Spotlight On Region's Own Martha Stewart: 'Original Influencer'
New TV Show Puts Spotlight On Region's Own 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…
Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Region: Police Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Region: Police
Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Region: Police Following a months-long investigation, two men have been charged in connection with a string of gas station burglaries in Northern Westchester, police announced.  Bronx residents Berto Dominguez, age 21, and Michael Cruz, age 19, were both arrested on Saturday, Dec. 23 as part of the culmination of a months-long investigation into at least five gas station burglaries that happened in Bedford between September and November 2023, Bedford Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 26.  This investigation was conducted by a working task force comprised of the Bedford, Mount Pleasant, and …
Turkey Day Saved: NY Resident Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans Turkey Day Saved: NY Resident Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans
Turkey Day Saved: NY Resident 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…
NY's Own Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving NY's Own Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving
NY's Own 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…
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies A bear that was shot and killed after attacking a 7-year-old child in Northern Westchester has tested negative for rabies, officials said.  The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed the results on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, a day after the bear's remains were brought in for testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home The male bear was killed by North Castle Police following the attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 ju…
Former NY Podiatrist, Sister Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife Former NY Podiatrist, Sister Charged In Alleged New Plot To Kill Wife
Former NY Podiatrist, Sister 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…
Cover Girl: NY's Own Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History Cover Girl: NY's Own Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History
Cover Girl: NY's Own 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 Richard Gere Closes In Region: 'We Are So Grateful' Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Region: 'We Are So Grateful'
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Region: '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…
Deer Stuck In Iron Gate Freed By Hydraulic Tool In Region: Video Deer Stuck In Iron Gate Freed By Hydraulic Tool In Region: Video
Deer Stuck In Iron Gate Freed By Hydraulic Tool In Region: Video Thanks to quick action from a passerby and police officer, a deer that had found itself in a tight spot in Northern Westchester was able to wiggle itself free from an iron gate.  The incident happened on Sunday, March 26 around 10:30 a.m., when a man told police that a deer had become stuck between two wrought iron gates in Bedford on Sarles Street, according to Bedford Police Lt. Jeff Gulick.  Soon after this, Officer John Moylan and the man who found the deer began working to free the animal, using a hydraulic spreader to widen the opening between the iron bars to allow the deer more roo…
NY's Own Martha Stewart Teams Up With Skechers For Their First Footwear Collaboration NY's Own Martha Stewart Teams Up With Skechers For Their First Footwear Collaboration
NY's Own 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 Rapes Inmate At Correctional Facility In Region, Police Say Prison Nurse Rapes Inmate At Correctional Facility In Region, Police Say
Prison Nurse Rapes Inmate At Correctional Facility In Region, 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…
Man From Region Uses Fire Department Credit Card To Make Purchases: Police Man From Region Uses Fire Department Credit Card To Make Purchases: Police
Man From Region Uses Fire Department Credit Card To Make Purchases: Police A man faces identity theft charges after ordering a replacement credit card for a fire department in Northern Westchester and using it to make purchases, police said.  On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Town of Bedford Police Department received a report from the Bedford Hills Fire District that they had identified numerous unauthorized charges on their credit card statement that had not been done by anyone with the fire department.  The Fire District had then discovered that a replacement credit card was fraudulently ordered and received by an unknown suspect, Bedford Police said.  …
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In NY Town, Report Says Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In NY Town, Report Says
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In NY 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 Ties To Region Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Ties To Region
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In New Dust-Up Of Celebs With Ties To Region 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…
5 Members Of USA World Cup Team Have NY Ties 5 Members Of USA World Cup Team Have NY Ties
5 Members Of USA World Cup Team Have NY Ties Five players with ties to New York are members of the USA men's national team in soccer's World Cup in Qatar. One of them, a 19-year-old New York native, is the youngest player to ever start for the USA team. Born to a Ghanaian mother in the Bronx, Yunus Musah, a midfielder, grew up in Italy before moving again with his family to London, England in 2012, according to his bio on the USA Soccer website. Another midfielder on the team is also a native New York, from the Hudson Valley:  Tyler Adams from Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County. Forward Giovanni "Gio" Reyna, age 20, grew up in…
Lifelong Resident In Region, Former 'Miss Mount Kisco' Dies Lifelong Resident In Region, Former 'Miss Mount Kisco' Dies
Lifelong Resident In Region, Former 'Miss Mount Kisco' Dies A woman who was a longtime resident of Northern Westchester County and was once crowned "Miss Mount Kisco" died on Saturday, Oct. 8.  Carole Ann Genussa of Bedford died at the age of 88, according to her obituary.   Born in Mount Kisco, Genussa worked with troubled youth at the Pleasantville Cottage School for thirty years, and also volunteered at the St. Patrick's Parish for six decades, her obituary said.  Genussa lived in Bedford since building her home with her husband, Philip, in 1958, and she had a love for hosting her family and friends for dinner …
High School Alum From Region Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War High School Alum From Region Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War
High School Alum From Region Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War A Northern Westchester high school graduate struck a $250,000 deal with Mark Cuban after presenting his self-started business on Shark Tank. Earlier report - Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank Sam Chason, who graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford in 2016, appeared on the popular ABC-TV show on Friday, Oct. 14.  During his appearance, he presented his business, Storage Scholars, which he started in 2017 with his business partner, Matt Gronberg, during their time at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Chason's busin…
HS Alum From Region To Present Business On Shark Tank HS Alum From Region To Present Business On Shark Tank
HS Alum From Region To Present Business On Shark Tank A graduate of a Northern Westchester high school will be presenting his self-started business on Shark Tank. Sam Chason, who graduated from Fox Lane High School in the town of Bedford in 2016, will be appearing on the show on Friday, Oct. 14. It airs at 8 p.m. on ABC-TV. Chason will be presenting his business, Storage Scholars, which he started in 2017 with his business partner, Matt Gronberg, during their time at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Chason's business partners with universities to put international students' belongings into storage durin…
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…
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…
Martha Stewart Announces New Venture Involving Food-Themed T-Shirts Martha Stewart Announces New Venture Involving Food-Themed T-Shirts
Martha Stewart Announces New Venture Involving Food-Themed T-Shirts Martha Stewart has announced a new, food-themed T-shirt collaboration with a popular clothing brand. This week, the New Yorker, who is a resident of the hamlet of Katonah in the town of Bedford in Northern Westchester, shared an Instagram post announcing her collaboration with clothing brand Anti Social Social Club, which is set to launch on Saturday, July 30. The collaboration includes T-shirts and hoodies featuring photos of Stewart, holding up a lobster in one and an oyster in the other design. "My anti social social club @antisocialsocialclub t shirts and hoodies (2images and 2 styles …
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate Excitement is building in Northern Westchester as neighbors await the arrival of the latest Hollywood royalty to join the ranks of many others. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5-million estate that spreads across 13.5 acres in the heart of the Town of Bedford. A peek inside the home shows a sleek, relaxed vibe with lots of natural colors and plenty of class. Earlier Story: Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Bedford Estate Listed by Compass with broker David Turner, the sale closed in June, the listing says. The pool area.Zillow.com The home features four bedrooms and 5.5 baths, all f…
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate Updated story: Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate A well-known celebrity from New England will be calling New York home. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5 million estate in Northern Westchester County, according to a brand-new report in the New York Post. "The stone-and-clapboard colonial mansion comes with its own saltwater pool, a stream and spring-fed pond, hiking trails, boardwalks and rope bridges — all over 13½ acres," the report says of the home located in the Town of Bedford. "There’s even a tree house." The 51-year-old Dam…
Man Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him' In Region, Police Say Man Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him' In Region, Police Say
Man Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him' In Region, Police Say A 26-year-old man from Northern Westchester was arrested and accused of raping and assaulting a victim in the region.  Alexander Backofen, of Bedford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, according to New York State Police. Police said he was charged with the following: First-degree rape  Two counts of first-degree criminal sex act Second-degree assault  State Police said investigators determined that Backofen traveled to Carmel and raped and assaulted a victim who is "known to him." He was arraigned and remanded to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $75,000 cash bail or…
Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions
Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions Motorists are being advised of a new round of roadwork scheduled on I-684. Two lanes are expected to close both northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) in the Town of Bedford and Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in the Town of North Salem, on Sunday, May 1, between 6:30 a.m. and noon to facilitate roadway maintenance, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that "Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could res…