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Popular Westchester Teacher Dies At Age 52 Popular Westchester Teacher Dies At Age 52
Popular Westchester Teacher Dies At Age 52 A popular Northern Westchester third-grade teacher, Josephine “Josie” Calvaruso, has died at the age of 52. Calvaruso attended school in the Bronx and graduated from Fordham University with her bachelor’s in philosophy, her obituary said.  Soon after, she received her master’s from Fordham in teaching.  She was a teacher for 28 years, working first in the Bronx before later moving to work in Armonk at the Wampus Elementary School in the Byram Hills Central School District.  "Josie was a beloved teacher to all students she taught," her obituary said. "She was so loved by col…
Successful Businessman In Westchester Dies At Age 75 Successful Businessman In Westchester Dies At Age 75
Successful Businessman In Westchester Dies At Age 75 A Westchester County resident and longtime owner of a successful local business has died at the age of 75. Michael DiGuglielmo Sr., of Bedford, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 13, according to his obituary. He was born in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1955, his obituary said.  "Michael was a successful businessman and proud owner of the Bedford Nursery for 46 years," his obituary reads. "He was well loved by his family, friends and clients. Selfless and kind, he always put others before himself. His animated life stories brought laughter and joy to everyone who heard t…
Master Electrician Sol Gibbons, 94, Was A 48-Year Resident Of Mount Kisco Master Electrician Sol Gibbons, 94, Was A 48-Year Resident Of Mount Kisco
Master Electrician Sol Gibbons, 94, Was A 48-Year Resident Of Mount Kisco Solomon (Sol) Gibbons died on Nov. 12, 2020 at the age of 94, in White Plains. He was born on April 3, 1926, in Grimsby, England and grew up in the East End of London. After surviving the London Blitz by sheltering in the Underground, Sol entered the RAF in 1946. In 1954, he immigrated to the United States, where he continued working as a master electrician. Sol lived for 48 years in Mt. Kisco and most recently in White Plains. Sol was married to Joan (Ashkenazy), who predeceased him in 2018. They were married for 62 years. He is survived by his son Mark Gibbons (Paula Yablonsky), daught…
Dead Man Found Floating In Westchester Pond, Police Say Dead Man Found Floating In Westchester Pond, Police Say
Dead Man Found Floating In Westchester Pond, Police Say A dead man was found floating in a pond in Northern Westchester by a police sergeant on routine patrol. The body was spotted around 2 p.m., Friday, May 1, by the Westchester County Police sergeant on routine patrol in Mt. Kisco, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the department. The body was floating in the pond at Leonard Park, O'Leary said. The cause and circumstances of the man's death are under investigation.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Public Safety Department To Hold Active Shooter Training In Westchester Public Safety Department To Hold Active Shooter Training In Westchester
Public Safety Department To Hold Active Shooter Training In Westchester The Westchester County Department of Public Safety has scheduled an active shooter training seminar for county residents. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course was built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) in 2004. As a whole, the course is designed to provide strategies and proven techniques for surviving an active shooter event. The topics that will be discussed at this training event range from the history and presence of active shooter events to civilian response options, medical issues …
Sol Krongelb, Developed Innovative Technology At IBM, Longtime Member of Yorktown Jewish Center Sol Krongelb, Developed Innovative Technology At IBM, Longtime Member of Yorktown Jewish Center
Sol Krongelb, Developed Innovative Technology At IBM, Longtime Member of Yorktown Jewish Center Sol Krongelb died on Monday, Nov. 11, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Sol was born on Aug. 15, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Benjamin and Anna Bloom Krongelb.  In 1953, Sol married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Anne Steinfeld. Sol and Gladys moved to Cambridge, MA, where they both pursued advanced degrees. In 1959, the couple built a home in Somers, and there they raised their three children. Sol and Gladys enjoyed many activities and interests together until Gladys’ passing in 2004. Sol earned a B.S. in engineering physics from NYU in 1953 and a Ph.D.…
Mt. Kisco Local Offers Varied Menu, Including Chinese, Italian Fare Mt. Kisco Local Offers Varied Menu, Including Chinese, Italian Fare
Mt. Kisco Local Offers Varied Menu, Including Chinese, Italian Fare Are you looking for a new local restaurant that offers buffet-style American, Chinese, Italian cuisine and more? Check out Mt. Kisco Local, newly opened at 222 East Main Street next to O’Connors Public House. Mt. Kisco Local offers a huge array of freshly cooked dishes. More than 20 hot food trays are crafted with care each day, allowing guests to stack their plates high with their favorite entrees, sides and desserts. Mt. Kisco Local specializes in “quality and comfort eats,” so expect to find savory and soul foods like mashed potatoes, chicken wings, spaghetti and meatballs and other Ital…
A Life Dedicated To Education In Bedford Central School District: John Ernest Finch, 89 A Life Dedicated To Education In Bedford Central School District: John Ernest Finch, 89
A Life Dedicated To Education In Bedford Central School District: John Ernest Finch, 89 John Ernest Finch died peacefully on Friday, May 3. He was 89 years old and most recently a resident of Arbor Ridge in Rhinebeck. John lived his early life in Mt. Kisco and raised his family in Bedford Hills. He is survived by his devoted wife (Joan) of 62 years, his three children (Christine, Karen and Paul), his five grandchildren (Mark, Michael, Benjamin, Matthew and Anna), his sisters (Judy and Patricia) and brother (Robert). John was predeceased by his father (Ernest), mother (Katherine) and brothers (Edward and Joseph). John served briefly in the Marine Corp before enjoying a …
Latimer Visits Each Town, City In Westchester During Month Of March Latimer Visits Each Town, City In Westchester During Month Of March
Latimer Visits Each Town, City In Westchester During Month Of March Westchester County Executive George Latimer said he made it a point to visit all 19 towns and six cities in the county during the month of March. Whether it was taking questions from residents at a “Coffee and Conversation” gathering in Mt. Kisco, attending a Rye City Chamber of Commerce meeting, asking local officials how the County can help while visiting the Emergency Operations Center in the Town of Somers, or meeting with Garth Road seniors in Eastchester – Latimer said he made traveling across the county a hallmark of his first three months in office. In a press statement, Latimer sa…
Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge
Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge Theresa Fay Olesen, a resident of Pound Ridge for more than 50 years, died on March 26. She recently celebrated her 104th birthday. She was born in Troy, N.Y. on March 10, 1914, to James and Mary Tracey Fay.   Known as "Terry" to friends and family, she worked as a Broadway casting director for more than 40 years. She is survived by her loving children Robert, Ellen Nixon and Tracey Haller. She will be missed dearly by her five grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her husband, Oscar and her siblings Alice Westerfield, Patricia Fay, Walter Fay and Ned Fay.   A graveside service…
Westchester Announces 'Warming Shelters' After Prolonged Winter Disaster Westchester Announces 'Warming Shelters' After Prolonged Winter Disaster
Westchester Announces 'Warming Shelters' After Prolonged Winter Disaster After three days of slower than expected storm recovery from utility companies, Westchester County officials are taking steps to provide extra support to the thousands of county residents who are still left without power. The county announced on Monday afternoon that the Westchester County Center will be open Monday night as well as on Tuesday, March 6 to provide coffee, warmth and a place to relax for Westchester County residents. County Executive George Latimer said: “Days after Winter Storm Riley thousands of Westchester are still sleeping in cold homes with no lights and downed power lin…