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Katonah's Own Martha Stewart Teams Up With Skechers For Their First Footwear Collaboration Katonah's Own Martha Stewart Teams Up With Skechers For Their First Footwear Collaboration
Katonah'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.  …

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by Ben Crnic
News
'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment
'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment This story has been updated. Environmental officials in New York are investigating multiple reports of strange odors in the air, sparking concerns they may be tied to the chemical train derailment in eastern Ohio, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and its subsequent fire. In a statement to Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 17, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it is responding to reports in the Hudson Valley of an “unusual odor in the air.” “DEC has not received any reports from regulated emissions sources about releases that could contribute to the odors describe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Martha Stewart's Latest Adventure: Katonah Celeb Stops By Popular Hot Dog Eatery Martha Stewart's Latest Adventure: Katonah Celeb Stops By Popular Hot Dog Eatery
Martha Stewart's Latest Adventure: Katonah Celeb Stops By Popular Hot Dog Eatery Northern Westchester's own Martha Stewart stopped by a restaurant in the region known for its foot-long hot dogs. The businesswoman and resident of Katonah visited Connecticut to stop by Frankie's Family Restaurant in the city of Waterbury for an early lunch. Thanks for visiting Martha Stewart!! Posted by Frankies Family Restaurant on Saturday, January 14, 2023 "Thanks for visiting Martha Stewart," the business wrote in a social media post, sharing a screenshot of a photo Stewart posted of hot dogs and burgers from the restaurant. The eatery, located at 464 Reidville Drive, offers up …

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Former School Principal From Northern Westchester Dies After 'Courageous' ALS Battle Former School Principal From Northern Westchester Dies After 'Courageous' ALS Battle
Former School Principal From Northern Westchester Dies After 'Courageous' ALS Battle A former elementary school principal from Northern Westchester has died after a hard-fought battle with ALS.  Katonah resident David Wallick died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the age of 60, according to his obituary.  Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1962 before moving to New York and growing up in Eastchester, Wallick spent his life in education and became an elementary school teacher for more than two decades.  He then eventually became the principal of Haldane Elementary School in Cold Spring.  Wallick was drawn to his career because he loved knowing he could help p…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Actor Chazz Palminteri Dines At Katonah Restaurant For Christmas Eve Actor Chazz Palminteri Dines At Katonah Restaurant For Christmas Eve
Actor Chazz Palminteri Dines At Katonah Restaurant For Christmas Eve Actor and Northern Westchester resident Chazz Palminteri dined at a popular Katonah eatery on Christmas Eve.  The 70-year-old Bedford resident, who is known for his roles in "A Bronx Tale" and "Bullets over Broadway," dined at Peppino's Ristorante on Katonah Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 24, the restaurant announced in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 26. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peppino's Ristorante (@peppinosristorante) The business wrote that "it was an honor to take care of" Palminteri and his family. Palminteri also run…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In Dust-Up Of Celebs With Northern Westchester Ties Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In Dust-Up Of Celebs With Northern Westchester Ties
Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Martha Stewart In Dust-Up Of Celebs With Northern Westchester Ties 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…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Age-Progressed Images Released Of Mom, 2 Kids Who Went Missing In Bedford Age-Progressed Images Released Of Mom, 2 Kids Who Went Missing In Bedford
Age-Progressed Images Released Of Mom, 2 Kids Who Went Missing In Bedford Police have released updated age-progressed images depicting a mother and her two children who went missing from their Northern Westchester home more than 45 years ago.  On Feb. 5, 1977, 29-year-old Leslie Guthrie and her two children, Julie, age 6, and Timothy, age 3, went missing from their residence in Katonah and have not been found since, according to the Bedford Police Department.  The three of them were last seen driving in a 1974 Ford Maverick with a white roof that bore New York license plate 636-WNA, police said.  The age-progressed images, released on Friday,…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Katonah's Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron Katonah's Martha Stewart Pitches Coffee Brand Wearing Nothing But An Apron
Katonah's 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…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular Pizzeria Opens New Location In Northern Westchester Popular Pizzeria Opens New Location In Northern Westchester
Popular Pizzeria Opens New Location In Northern Westchester A longtime favorite pizzeria in Northern Westchester has opened a new restaurant nearby offering its much-loved pizza and homemade pasta. Amore Pizzeria, a fixture in Armonk for years, has launched the new location in Katonah, much to the delight of foodies and locals alike.  Known for their "Grandma" pan pizza, and homemade pasta, the new restaurant features all of the above, with new items including a complete pan pizza section featuring all types of selections, gelatos, and a huge array of artisanal salads. The success of the new location has been so huge that the restaurant ran ou…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Burgers These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Burgers
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Burgers If you’re looking for a high-caliber hamburger in Westchester, you can’t go wrong with these choices, according to a ranking by Yelp. Of the “best burgers in Westchester County,” the following restaurants ranked in the top 5 based on customer ratings. No. 5 - The Wooden Spoon in New Rochelle One of several burger offerings at The Wooden Spoon in New Rochelle.The Wooden Spoon on Facebook Billing itself as Westchester’s best new burger joint, The Wooden Spoon serves up several enticing burgers, including one dubbed “The Grease Truck,” that comes with a beef patty, fried pickles, fried on…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
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…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Look Inside: Celebrities Join Bedford's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant Look Inside: Celebrities Join Bedford's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant
Look Inside: Celebrities Join Bedford's Martha Stewart For Launch Of New Restaurant Martha Stewart's brand-new restaurant named after the town where her Northern Westchester home is located has officially opened for business. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13, representatives from Paris Las Vegas announced.  The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 13, representatives announced.Palm + Ocean Digital The restaurant was named after the 81-year-old's country farmhouse in the Bedford hamlet of Katonah and features a 194-seat dining area. “I am so thrilled to open the doors to The Bedford at Paris L…

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by Nicole Valinote