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Carbon Monoxide Scare Leads To Evacuation Of Townhomes In Westchester Carbon Monoxide Scare Leads To Evacuation Of Townhomes In Westchester
Carbon Monoxide Scare Leads To Evacuation Of Townhomes In Westchester A carbon monoxide scare led to the evacuation of several townhomes in Northern Westchester. First responders from the Chappaqua Fire Department responded to Chappaqua Crossing off Bedford Road shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, when a transformer exploded, causing high levels of carbon monoxide. According to officials from the Chappaqua Fire Department, upon arrival at the building, they found an electric vault smoking, and “extremely high levels of carbon monoxide” on the first floor with a “smoky haze and a strong odor of burning electric.”   Wearing breathing protection,…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Pleasantville's Christopher R. Quimby Dies At 24 Pleasantville's Christopher R. Quimby Dies At 24
Pleasantville's Christopher R. Quimby Dies At 24 Christopher Rollhaus Quimby died peacefully on Thursday, April 11 following a brief illness. He was 24. He was born in Mount Kisco on Oct. 7, 1994 to Gordon R. and Leslie M. Quimby. He was a medically fragile special needs young man with a heart of love who touched the lives of countless individuals, according to his obituary.  He graduated from Pines Bridge BOCES School in Yorktown in 2016 and attended Ability Beyond NY Day Program at Chappaqua Crossing since his graduation.  He was a member of the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church where he was active part of the church family.…

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by Daily Voice
News
Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed
Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed Officials are hitting the brakes on the much-anticipated grand opening of Whole Foods at Chappaqua Crossing. Citing traffic and safety concerns, the New Castle Town Board and Planning Board have voted to postpone the grand opening, which was planned for Wednesday, Dec. 12. No additional information has been released about a new opening date. Traffic has been a concern on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting developers to seek outside solutions. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road will not be ready for the opening on Dec. 12. In response, develope…

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by Zak Failla
News
Solutions Sought For Route 117 Traffic Jams At Chappaqua Crossing Solutions Sought For Route 117 Traffic Jams At Chappaqua Crossing
Solutions Sought For Route 117 Traffic Jams At Chappaqua Crossing With holiday shopping heating up and a new Whole Foods store coming to town, motorists and residents in the area have noticed an uptick in traffic on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting a call for a solution. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road will not be ready in time for the Wednesday, Dec. 12 opening of Whole Foods, according to a lohud report. In response, developers are instead proposing an alternate temporary solution that would allow cars to pass without waiting for the turn, alleviating some of the traffic in the area. Traffic has becom…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Westchester's Vanessa Williams Headlines Holiday Benefit Concert Westchester's Vanessa Williams Headlines Holiday Benefit Concert
Westchester's Vanessa Williams Headlines Holiday Benefit Concert Local talent will be on display this season at the Holiday Benefit Concert for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 18 when Chappaqua’s own Vanessa Williams will take to the stage and headline the show. Sponsored by the Orange Bank and Trust Company, this event will take place at Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, located at 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua. Opening for Williams is Frank Shriner and his All-Star Band. As mentioned, the concert will benefit San Miguel Academy of Newburgh (SMAN). Newburgh, New York is considered to be the 4th most impoverished urban area in the Unite…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Life Time Athletic Holds Hiring Fair In Westchester Life Time Athletic Holds Hiring Fair In Westchester
Life Time Athletic Holds Hiring Fair In Westchester Looking for a healthy job? Life Time Athletic is looking to hire about 200 fans of fitness for its new Chappaqua Crossing location. In preparation for its first foray into northern Westchester this fall, Life Time, is hosting another hiring fair on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua. “We connected with some fantastic talent at our first event, and ultimately will be hiring 200 passionate health professionals to join our Life Time family in Chappaqua,” said General Manager Mike Spiegel. “We are thrilled to bring Li…

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by Jon Craig