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Movie Starring Julia Roberts Films In Westchester Movie Starring Julia Roberts Films In Westchester
Movie Starring Julia Roberts Films In Westchester A new Netflix movie that stars Julia Roberts had a days-long shoot at a location in Northern Westchester County. A three-day shoot for "Leave the World Behind" took place at a location on Todd Road near the Katonah-Lewisboro border, according to Lewisboro Town Clerk Janet Donohue. Filming took place from Tuesday, March 17, through Thursday, March 19, Donohue said.  The film is directed by Sam Esmail and also stars Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawk. According to Deadline, the film is a thriller based on Rumaan Alam's novel by the same name.

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
Here Are School Election Results In Westchester Here Are School Election Results In Westchester
Here Are School Election Results In Westchester Some of the results from New York’s first all-mail school elections are trickling in as districts work to count the ballots. As of Wednesday, June 17, no school districts in Westchester County have reported that their budgets failed, while many of the incumbent school board members look likely to maintain their seats. In May, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that said all school elections will be held by mail, later rescheduling them and extending the final date for ballots to Tuesday, June 16. Some results are in, with others expected later in the week on Thursday or F…

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by Zak Failla
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29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists 29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists
29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than two dozen are students are among 300 that have been chosen as semifinalists at the prominent Regeneron Science Talent Search. Each year, approximately 1,800 students enter the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Of the nearly 2,000 students that submitted research projects, judges narrowed the field to…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
New State Budget Includes $1B For Schools In 2018-19, And Some Aid 'Losers' New State Budget Includes $1B For Schools In 2018-19, And Some Aid 'Losers'
New State Budget Includes $1B For Schools In 2018-19, And Some Aid 'Losers' The new state budget for 2018-19 includes about $1 billion in extra funding for public schools, but not all area school districts are winners. In fact, several are big losers of state taxpayer assistance according to this database published by the Poughkeepsie Journal. The state budget's $1 billion increase in school aid brings the total to a record $26.7 billion statewide. In Westchester, Briarcliff Manor found itself losing nearly 8 percent in state aid compared to the current school year. Other Westchester "losers" include Pleasantville, Valhalla, Katonah-Lewisboro and North Sa…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Morning Update: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Morning Update: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday
Morning Update: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fourth Nor'easter Nears The following area school districts and schools have announced they will be closed on Wednesday, March 21 as a result of the latest Nor'easter.  Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Archbishop Stepinac Ardsley Union Free School District Beacon City School District Bedford Central School District Blind Brook Public Schools Chappaqua Central School District Croton Harmon School District  Eastchester Union Free School District Edgemont School District Elmsford Union Free School District Garrison Unio…

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by Daily Voice
Real Estate
Westchester Luxury Home Sales Hit 10-Year High Westchester Luxury Home Sales Hit 10-Year High
Westchester Luxury Home Sales Hit 10-Year High Sales of luxury homes selling for $2 million and higher in Westchester County hit a 10-year high in 2017 with 357 high-end homes sold, a 4.7 percent increase from 2016, according to a new Houlihan Lawrence Luxury Market Report. Sale prices for luxury homes rose slightly from 2016, with the median sale price at $2.60 million, up from $2.56 million. Total sales for 2017 topped the $1 billion mark, a 6.2 percent increase from the previous year’s volume.  Two markets – Scarsdale and Rye – accounted for approximately 43 percent of the total luxury sales in Westchester in 2017. Westchester’s top…

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by Daily Voice