Longtime Westchester Resident, Ad Man, Fly Fisherman Bob Doherty, 89 Longtime Westchester Resident, Ad Man, Fly Fisherman Bob Doherty, 89
Longtime Westchester Resident, Ad Man, Fly Fisherman Bob Doherty, 89 Robert (Bob) Cunningham Doherty was born in New York City on Sept. 30, 1930, the son of Francis Joseph and Helen Utley Doherty.  He grew up in Westchester County and attended public schools there (first in Mount Vernon and then “out in the country” in Chappaqua). He was a Cub Scout for several years, took piano lessons and frequently played sandlot baseball with his older brother, Mike. At the start of World War II, his parents decided to move back to New York City and in 1939 Bob and his brother were sent to a boarding academy, the Harvey School, in Hawthorne. Bob prepped at Exeter i…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region The slow-moving, two-part Nor'east has now moved out off the coast, but it resulted in difficult travel conditions, school delays and closing and scattered power outages. Here are some selected snowfall totals from the region. Add the total for your town by leaving a comment below. Westchester County Chappaqua, 2 inches, 8:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2 North Salem, 3 inches, 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Nassau County Merrick, 1.5 inches, 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Putnam County Mahopac, 4 inches, 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Dutchess County LaGrange, 9 inches, 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Red Ho…
Saw Mill Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash Saw Mill Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash
Saw Mill Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway has reopened after a crash involving an overturned vehicle late Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14. The crash, reported just before 4 p.m., was northbound at Quaker Road (Route 120) in New Castle. There were already delays on the roadway after an earlier crash at the entrance to the northbound side of the parkway at Roaring Brook Road in Chappaqua at about 3:15 p.m. 
Artist And Award-Winning Novelist Barbara Hazard, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Has Died Artist And Award-Winning Novelist Barbara Hazard, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Has Died
Artist And Award-Winning Novelist Barbara Hazard, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Has Died Barbara (Booth) Hazard, a former resident of Chappaqua, died on Oct. 25. in Boston, surrounded by family.  Born in 1931 in Fall River, MA, the daughter of Albert L. and Lillian (Holland) Booth, she was raised and educated in New England. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1953 and was briefly employed by Ginn & Company in Boston as a Technical Editor. She married Donald T. Hazard in 1954 and next worked as a Graphic Designer/Artist for a Concord, NH-based advertising firm. Originally trained as a musician, Mrs. Hazard also studied oil paint…
Who Wants To Run For U.S. Congress? Who Wants To Run For U.S. Congress?
Who Wants To Run For U.S. Congress? Countdown, engines on, toward June 2020. The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties continues to widen. Lowey, 82, of Harrison announced her retirement on Oct. 10. After serving 31 years, Lowey now chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee as a senior member of Congress. There are three announced Democratic candidates for the 17th Congressional District seat: state Sen. David Carlucci, state Assemblyman David Buchwald and attorney Mondaire-Jones.  For expanded coverage of polit…
'She May Or She May Not': Bill Clinton Fuels Rumors Of Possible Hillary 2020 Run 'She May Or She May Not': Bill Clinton Fuels Rumors Of Possible Hillary 2020 Run
'She May Or She May Not': Bill Clinton Fuels Rumors Of Possible Hillary 2020 Run Will she, or won’t she? Former President Bill Clinton is stoking the flames of a potential presidential run for his wife, Hillary, in 2020, after she had informally stated she didn't plan on running. This week, the former president said that his wife “may or not ever run for anything, but I can’t be president again,” while pointing to Hillary. Since Bill Clinton served two terms as chief executive, he cannot run again for the nation's highest office. The new speculation comes as the Chappaqua residents head on a book tour that will span two countries and more than a dozen cities, includin…
Bobo's, Popular Cafe In Somers, Opens Pair Of New Eateries Bobo's, Popular Cafe In Somers, Opens Pair Of New Eateries
Bobo's, Popular Cafe In Somers, Opens Pair Of New Eateries Popular Northern Westchester eatery Bobo’s Cafe has opened two new locations. Serving up simple breakfast and lunch staples, Bobo’s, whose initial location is on Route 202 in Somers, is known for putting modern spins on classic dishes like scrambled egg bowls, sandwiches, salads and more. The new locations are at 1 Station Plaza in Chappaqua and 57 Route 6 in Baldwin Place. Bobo’s low prices also make the eatery a popular option for diners on a budget. The average breakfast sandwich or egg bowl costs just $6, while lunch options are generally around $8. Bobo’s boasts a wide selection of b…
Chappaqua School District Seeks Buyer For 21 Acres Chappaqua School District Seeks Buyer For 21 Acres
Chappaqua School District Seeks Buyer For 21 Acres With student enrollment on the decline, the Chappaqua School District is looking for a buyer to purchase a 21-acre parcel of land inside the Westorchard Elementary School zone. The Board of Education announced that it is looking to sell property at the intersection of Buttonhook Road and Garey Drive for approximately $3.5 million. It is expected that once the land is sold off, it will be filled with high-end single-family homes. The district reportedly acquired the land more than four decades ago for approximately $125,000. The taxes on the property are approximately $18,988 annually. The …
DJ Denies Bill Clinton's Request To Turn Down Music At Chic Hamptons Hotel, Report Says DJ Denies Bill Clinton's Request To Turn Down Music At Chic Hamptons Hotel, Report Says
DJ Denies Bill Clinton's Request To Turn Down Music At Chic Hamptons Hotel, Report Says The DJ at a chic Hamptons hotel reportedly refused former President Bill Clinton’s request to turn down the music during a late-night dinner. Page Six reported the former president and Northern Westchester resident was dining with wife Hillary Clinton, Jon Bon Jovi, and former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine at Maidstone in East Hampton on Friday, Aug. 23, when he asked for the music to be turned down and was rebuffed by the DJ. The report states that a witness said that, “Bill asked the staff to turn down the music as the late-night music scene was just beginning because there were still peopl…
Teen Caught In Foot Chase After Stolen Car Pursuit On Multiple Northern Westchester Roadways Teen Caught In Foot Chase After Stolen Car Pursuit On Multiple Northern Westchester Roadways
Teen Caught In Foot Chase After Stolen Car Pursuit On Multiple Northern Westchester Roadways A teen in a stolen car took police on a chase on multiple roadways before being nabbed following a foot chase with officers in Northern Westchester. The incident began just before 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, when the Real-Time Crime Center at county police headquarters alerted patrol units that a stolen Honda Civic was being driven southbound on Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. A Westchester County police officer located the vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop, but the driver would not pull over and fled at a high…
Man Admits To Northern Westchester Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store Man Admits To Northern Westchester Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store
Man Admits To Northern Westchester Home Invasion After Following Victim From Store A 79-year-old man has admitted to acting as a getaway driver after he and a co-conspirator followed a woman home from a Westchester grocery store, pulled a gun on her and robbed her. Manhattan resident Philip Budin pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted robbery, a violent felony, for his role in a burglary in Chappaqua last year. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said that as part of the plea, Budin will be required to pay restitution by the time of his sentencing date on Oct. 10. Budin and Mirabai Sheridan, of the Bronx, allegedly spotted their victim at DeCicco…
New Round Of Roadwork Causing Closures, Delays On Route 117 New Round Of Roadwork Causing Closures, Delays On Route 117
New Round Of Roadwork Causing Closures, Delays On Route 117 A busy Northern Westchester roadway will be temporarily closed once again as crews continue work on an extensive project on Route 117. Roadwork on Route 117 at Roaring Brook Road in Chappaqua started at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 12, as crews perform work in the area, likely leading to delays for motorists. The closures are expected to last until approximately 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon. During the construction work, Roaring Brook Road will be closed from the entrance of the Horace Greeley High School to Route 117. This is the third straight day that Roaring Brook Road has been temporarily clo…