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Best High Schools: Hudson Valley Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Best High Schools: Hudson Valley Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings
Best High Schools: Hudson Valley Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings New York is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings of the nation's best high schools. The brand-new rankings were released Tuesday morning, April 23, and determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. The highest-ranked school outside New York City is on Long Island: Jericho, at No. 13 statewide and 104th nationally. The top-rated high school in Westchester County is Edgemont at No. 14 in the state and 128th in the nation, with Bronxville, at No. 16 in the state and 151st nationally. Another W…
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Hudson Valley For Months Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Hudson Valley For Months
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Hudson Valley For Months A series of scheduled lane closures are set to affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley, officials announced.  Lane reductions along Interstate 684 in Westchester and Putnam counties between Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in North Salem and Exit 9 (Interstate 84) in Southeast will be put into place beginning on Sunday, March 31, and lasting through Thursday, May 30.  The following closures are scheduled:  Two lanes in both directions with close Sunday nights through Friday nights between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.; One northbound lane will close Mondays through Saturdays be…
Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Home In Hudson Valley Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Home In Hudson Valley
Late Show Bandleader Paul Shaffer Lists $2.75M Home In Hudson Valley Paul Shaffer, who is well-known for serving as bandleader during the entire run of the Late Show with David Letterman, has listed his gated Northern Westchester estate for $2.75 million, according to a report by Realtor.com.  The 8-acre, 4,958 square foot property, located in Bedford's Middle Patent Estate area on Cedar Hill Road, includes four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, according to a Realtor.com report from Tuesday, Jan. 16.  Shaffer, who was Letterman's sidekick for the entirety of both Late Night With David Letterman and the Late Show, originally bought …
Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By Hudson Valley Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By Hudson Valley Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand
Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By Hudson Valley Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand A restaurant in Westchester that has already been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list now has another claim to fame following a visit from famed Hollywood actor and local resident Richard Gere.  Gere, a North Salem resident formerly of Pound Ridge, stopped by Maria Restaurant in New Rochelle at 11 Huguenot St. on Saturday, Dec. 9.  The restaurant's owner announced the visit in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 11.  Gere, age 74 and best known for roles in films such as "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," is reportedly looking to buy a Fairf…
Plane Crash Scare: First Responders Search For Downed Aircraft In Hudson Valley Plane Crash Scare: First Responders Search For Downed Aircraft In Hudson Valley
Plane Crash Scare: First Responders Search For Downed Aircraft In Hudson Valley An extensive search for a crashed aircraft was prompted in Northern Westchester near the Connecticut border after a plane came off radar.  The incident happened on Thursday evening, Oct. 19 around 6:30 p.m., when a plane traveling over North Salem came off radar near Finch Road and Norton Lane, according to North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas.  Although no crash was reported, the disappearance resulted in a search for the lost plane that was conducted by the town's fire and police departments, New York State Police, and emergency services  Luckily, the missing plane was…
Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Singer Paul Simon's Estate Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Singer Paul Simon's Estate
Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Singer Paul Simon's Estate To say Richard Gere has been active in the real estate market in the region would be quite an understatement. The popular actor moved from one Northern Westchester County town to another one early last year when he moved to North Salem after listing his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million. (The Pound Ridge sale price wound up being around $24 million.) Now, the 74-year-old Gere, best known for his roles in the movies "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," has been identified as the buyer of a country estate in Fairfield County that was owned by singer-songwriter Paul Simon&nb…
Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected
Lane Closures: I-684 Stretch To Be Affected Motorists in Northern Westchester are being warned of lane closures that will affect traffic on Interstate 684.  Two lanes of I-684 southbound will close between Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem on Saturday, Aug. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will last between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., officials said.  The interruption to traffic is meant to facilitate bridge deck repairs. 
Man Damages Movie Theater, Assaults Deputies In 24-Hour Span In Hudson Valley: Police Man Damages Movie Theater, Assaults Deputies In 24-Hour Span In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Damages Movie Theater, Assaults Deputies In 24-Hour Span In Hudson Valley: Police A Northern Westchester man faces numerous charges after breaking into a Hudson Valley movie theater, damaging property, and assaulting sheriff's deputies in the span of a single day, police said.  The first of these incidents happened on Saturday, July 29 around 8:40 a.m., when Putnam County sheriff's deputies responded to the Carmel Cinema at 156 Route 52, where a commercial burglary alarm had been set off.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, arriving deputies found that the front door was no longer locked and that there was a large amount of broken glass from the i…
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Traffic on a highway in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by a series of scheduled lane closures over the coming days.  The closures are scheduled to affect Interstate 684 in both the towns of Bedford and North Salem, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will begin in Bedford on both directions of I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (Route 35) at night between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, June 5, and continuing to Friday, June 9 to allow for construction work.  The other closure will affect I-684 northbound in…
New Superintendent To Take Command At District In Hudson Valley New Superintendent To Take Command At District In Hudson Valley
New Superintendent To Take Command At District In Hudson Valley After an extensive search, a school district in Northern Westchester has named its next superintendent.  Duncan Wilson has been selected as the new Superintendent of the North Salem Central School District and will take over the position on Saturday, July 1, district officials announced.  Wilson will take over the position from Ken Freeston, who will be retiring at the end of the school year.  Wilson comes to North Salem from the Ardsley Union Free School District, where he was assistant superintendent. Prior to that, he was director of instruction and human resources a…
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Hudson Valley: 'We Are So Grateful' Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Hudson Valley: 'We Are So Grateful'
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Hudson Valley: '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…
22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crash In Hudson Valley 22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crash In Hudson Valley
22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crash In Hudson Valley A woman has been accused of driving drunk after a fiery single-vehicle crash in Northern Westchester. It happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 on Route 22 in the town of North Salem, according to New York State Police. When troopers arrived, a downed utility pole and wires were observed with a fire in the roadway and a car pulled over on the shoulder, state police said. A preliminary investigation determined that the driver and sole occupant, Amberlyn R. Leonard, was traveling at an unsafe speed when she exited the roadway and struck a utility pole and rock wall. Further invest…
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Southeast Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Southeast
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Southeast Commuters who regularly travel on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley will soon face lane closures that will impact traffic.  The closures will affect I-684 in both Northern Westchester and Putnam County, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Southeast (Interstate 84), according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  On both Wednesday, March 15, and Thursday, March 16, two southbound lanes of the highway will close between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m., and one southbound lane will close between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m.  As for the northbound lanes, tw…
Upcoming Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Hudson Valley Upcoming Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Hudson Valley
Upcoming Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Hudson Valley A series of planned lane closures will affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley. The closures will affect I-684 in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Brewster (Interstate 84), according to the New York Department of Transportation.  On both Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23, one northbound lane will close between the two exits from 8 p.m. and midnight, and two northbound lanes will close between midnight and 3 a.m. As for the southbound direction, two lanes will close on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.…
Super Bowl Flyover: Navy Pilot From Hudson Valley Joins All-Woman Team For Big Game Super Bowl Flyover: Navy Pilot From Hudson Valley Joins All-Woman Team For Big Game
Super Bowl Flyover: Navy Pilot From Hudson Valley Joins All-Woman Team For Big Game A US Navy pilot from Northern Westchester was one of several women who flew over Super Bowl LVII just before the game started.  Former North Salem resident and North Salem High School alumni Lieutenant Margaret Dente, also known as Peggy Bobbin, was part of the all-woman team who took part in an integrated flyover over State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where the game was held on Sunday, Feb. 12, North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas said.  The flyover was conducted at the end of the national anthem, and consisted of three tactical aircraft squadrons, US Navy officials said.  …
Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure
Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure A Northern Westchester restaurant known for its coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches is set to close after less than a year in business.  Daniel's On June, which opened in May 2022 and is located in North Salem at 60 June Rd., has announced that it will be closing on Wednesday, Feb. 15.  The eatery is owned by Daniel Pereira, who also owns The Market at Union Hall, located just down the street in North Salem at 2 Keeler Ln.  In a social media post, Pereira said that those who frequent Daniel's On June would still be able to visit this other location.  The soon-to-be-closing restaurant serve…
Man Wins $5 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Brewster Man Wins $5 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Brewster
Man Wins $5 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Brewster A man from Northern Westchester has claimed a $5 million lottery prize. Richard Bossi, of North Salem, won the top prize from New York Lottery's Mega Multiplier scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Friday, Jan. 6. The winning ticket was purchased in Putnam County at the Route 22 Convenience Store, located at 876 Route 22 in Brewster, the lottery said. NY Lottery said Bossi received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings.
Coyote Attacks 2 In Hudson Valley Coyote Attacks 2 In Hudson Valley
Coyote Attacks 2 In Hudson Valley A town in the region is warning residents to be on the lookout for a rabid coyote after two residents were attacked while walking. The incident took place in Northern Westchester on Thursday, Nov. 17 shortly after 5 p.m. in North Salem on Turkey Hill Road. One person was bitten with a puncture wound on their leg. The second person was not injured, North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas said. "The person with the puncture wound is on their way to the hospital likely for rabies shots," Lucas said in a Facebook post. "The presumption is that the coyote is rabid. It attacked the tires of a c…
4-Year-Old Found After Multi-Agency Search In Hudson Valley 4-Year-Old Found After Multi-Agency Search In Hudson Valley
4-Year-Old Found After Multi-Agency Search In Hudson Valley A 4-year-old boy who slipped away from his grandfather as he turned his back for a second was the focus of a large manhunt in the dark woods of a Northern Westchester town.  The incident took place around 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, in North Salem, off Hardscrabble Road.  The search for the autistic, non-verbal boy began when he disappeared within a second as he played in the backyard of his home with his grandfather and two brothers, said North Salem Police Officer Anthony Spennicchia. The boy apparently slipped through a hole in a chain-link fence into the neighbor's yard that inc…
Hudson Valley Man Found Hiding Outside Fairfield County Home, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Found Hiding Outside Fairfield County Home, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Found Hiding Outside Fairfield County Home, Police Say A 51-year-old "suspicious" man was arrested when he was found hiding outside a Fairfield County home after he allegedly entered the basement. The incident took place in Westport on Saturday, Oct. 22. According to Lt. Dave Wolf, of the Westport Police, officers responded to an address in Westport on a report of a suspicious person.   The resident told officers she saw a person walking in her yard and that this individual may have gone into the home’s basement, Wolf said. Officers checked the basement but did not locate anyone. However, a man identified as Northern Westchester Co…
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report The buyer who purchased Richard Gere's Northern Westchester estate has been revealed in a new report from the New York Post. Television writer, director, and producer Ryan Murphy is known for creating a number of shows, including American Horror Story and Glee. The NY Post reported that the Pound Ridge estate was listed for $28 million and ultimately sold for $24.15 million. The property is 49 acres and includes an 11,658 square-foot mansion, the New York Post said. Gere, age 72, moved to a smaller property in North Salem. Related story: Actor Richard Gere's New North Salem Estat…
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Hudson Valley 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 Hudson Valley Estate Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Hudson Valley 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 Sentenced For Having Sex With Minor In Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Having Sex With Minor In Hudson Valley
Man Sentenced For Having Sex With Minor In Hudson Valley A man was sentenced to four years in prison after admitting that he traveled to Westchester County to have sex with a 15-year-old. Christopher Nunez, age 27, of Florida, received the maximum sentence allowed Tuesday, July 12, after previously pleading guilty to third-degree rape, a felony. Nunez admitted to traveling from his home in Miami to North Salem in May 2021 to engage in sexual activity with the teen, according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. He had spent three months chatting with the teen online and eventually persuaded the victim to meet him, prosecutors sa…
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Hudson Valley Estate, Report Says Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Hudson Valley Estate, Report Says
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Hudson Valley Estate, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has found a buyer for his $28 million suburban New York estate, according to a new report. Gere listed the 11,658 square-foot estate, located in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Pound Ridge, for $28 million, and moved to a smaller mansion in nearby North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. This week, Mansion Global reported that the listing for the 50-acre Pound Ridge property with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms went into contract,  according to Muffin Dowdle of Ginnel Real E…
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…
Stolen Car Suspect Apprehended After Vehicle Found In Hudson Valley Stolen Car Suspect Apprehended After Vehicle Found In Hudson Valley
Stolen Car Suspect Apprehended After Vehicle Found In Hudson Valley A wanted man in Fairfield County has been apprehended after allegedly stealing a car from an area home that was later recovered in Northern Westchester, authorities announced. In Darien, the police department received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Contentment Island Road residence on Sunday, Feb. 6 that was later located in North Salem. Police noted that the car was unlocked with the keys inside at the time it was stolen. The investigation led police to identify Bridgeport resident Mekai Darden, age 21, as a suspect, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest. On Thursday, Mar…
These NYers Rank Highest On New Forbes Richest People List These NYers Rank Highest On New Forbes Richest People List
These NYers Rank Highest On New Forbes Richest People List New York is home to some of the wealthiest businessmen and women in the US, according to a new Forbes ranking. The global media company released the Forbes 400 of 2021, which includes several familiar faces to New Yorkers highlighted by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who cracked the top 10 this year. Each year, Forbes runs the numbers to determine the wealthiest residents in each of the 50 states, including more than 750 candidates who were whittled down to the top 400 wealthiest Americans. According to Forbes, their reporters interviewed employees, handlers, peers, rivals, …
Man Killed In Head-On Crash In Area Man Killed In Head-On Crash In Area
Man Killed In Head-On Crash In Area An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened in North Salem at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, according to New York State Police. A 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on Titicus Road near Oakridge Road when, for unknown reasons, the motorcycle entered the westbound lane and struck a 2007 BMW SUV head-on, according to state police. Edward Carroll III, age 70, of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, was identified as the motorcyclist who was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.&nb…
Actor Richard Gere's New Hudson Valley Estate Was Built For Retail Heir Actor Richard Gere's New Hudson Valley Estate Was Built For Retail Heir
Actor Richard Gere's New Hudson Valley Estate Was Built For Retail Heir With his longtime Northern Westchester estate now on the market, details have emerged on the newly-purchased mansion actor Richard Gere has settled into in a neighboring town. The 72-year-old Gere listed his Pound Ridge residence for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a late-January report from Dirt, which covers the luxury real estate. The move to the $9.98 million, 35-acre, red-brick, seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom North Salem estate was described as a "downsizing" by the Daily Mail, which published a gallery of 17 photos of the new digs. The home was bu…
Richard Gere Moves From One Hudson Valley Town To Another, Report Says Richard Gere Moves From One Hudson Valley Town To Another, Report Says
Richard Gere Moves From One Hudson Valley Town To Another, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has listed his Northern Westchester home for tens of millions of dollars and moved to another mansion in a neighboring town, according to a new report. Gere listed his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. The Pound Ridge home is 11,658 square feet, with eight bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, according to the report.  The 72-year-old actor, known for roles in films including "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride," made…