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These 14 Westchester Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say These 14 Westchester Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
These 14 Westchester Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say More than a dozen eateries in Westchester are among the best in the world for their carefully crafted wine selections, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.  The 14 Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.  The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are:  Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd.; Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant and Inn, located in Chappaqu…
Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response
Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response A town in Northern Westchester will be stepping up police patrols in an effort to curb an increase in vehicle theft incidents, officials announced. The town of Mount Pleasant will soon have an increased police presence in residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Friday, Oct. 13.  The patrols will cover areas across the town's approximately 30 square miles, including Hawthorne, Thornwood, Valhalla, Pocantico Hills, and surrounding areas.  "We are being proactive in terms of assuring our police patrols are visible and actively …
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Pocantico Hills School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Pocantico Hills
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Pocantico Hills A burnt-out solar panel caused flames to erupt on the roof of a school in Northern Westchester, requiring a quick response from numerous fire departments.  The blaze happened on Friday, July 21 around 1:40 p.m., when the Pocantico Hills and Archville Fire Departments were sent to the Pocantico Hills Central School for a fire on the roof.  According to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department, arriving crews confirmed that flames were coming from the roof of the building and quickly required a tower ladder and additional help from the Pleasantville and Sleepy Hollow Fire Depar…
9 Westchester Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say 9 Westchester Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
9 Westchester Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say Wine lovers in Westchester will want to check out several eateries in the county that have been named among the world's best restaurants for wine, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.  The nine Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2023 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.  The five restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 27, are:  Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd. The eatery is recognized for …
Home Heavily Damaged, Partially Collapsed After Westchester County Fire Home Heavily Damaged, Partially Collapsed After Westchester County Fire
Home Heavily Damaged, Partially Collapsed After Westchester County Fire A Northern Westchester home was left severely damaged and partially collapsed after a blaze that took firefighters from all around the county to put out. The multi-alarm fire happened at a residence in Montrose on the night of Sunday, Jan. 15 just before 9 p.m. and was made worse by wind, which also resulted in numerous brush fires around the home as well, according to the Millwood Fire Company No. 1.  Eventually, the limited water supply from the hydrants that the firefighters were working with was not enough to put out the flames, and more tankers from numerous fire departments were brou…
Popular Educator From Ossining Dies At Age 68 Popular Educator From Ossining Dies At Age 68
Popular Educator From Ossining Dies At Age 68 A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died.  Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary.  Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said.  Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary.  Ventarola also later served as s…
New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley
New Eatery Boasts Bread With Freshly Milled Flour From Hudson Valley A couple who met as students at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park are opening a new eatery which will boast bread baked with freshly milled flour on-site, along with coffee, an extensive array of pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads, and breakfast fare. Daniel and Brittany Moreno's new bakery is in Fairfield County at 580 Riveside Ave. in Westport. It will open this Saturday, Sept. 5. At their new storefront called Kneads, the Morenos will utilize area wheat farmers to both bake, mill and source their 100 percent whole-wheat bread locally. "I wanted something simple, a caf…
Here Are School Election Results In Westchester Here Are School Election Results In Westchester
Here Are School Election Results In Westchester Some of the results from New York’s first all-mail school elections are trickling in as districts work to count the ballots. As of Wednesday, June 17, no school districts in Westchester County have reported that their budgets failed, while many of the incumbent school board members look likely to maintain their seats. In May, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that said all school elections will be held by mail, later rescheduling them and extending the final date for ballots to Tuesday, June 16. Some results are in, with others expected later in the week on Thursday or F…
COVID-19: Stone Barns Center Closes Through Month's End, Cancels Tours, Sheep Shearing Fest COVID-19: Stone Barns Center Closes Through Month's End, Cancels Tours, Sheep Shearing Fest
Covid-19: Stone Barns Center Closes Through Month's End, Cancels Tours, Sheep Shearing Fest The novel strain of the coronavirus has taken its toll on another fun and a popular spot for foodies and farm lovers in the region -- The Stone Barns Center. The center in the hamlet of Pocantico Hills in Mount Pleasant, announced on Friday, March 13, it is closing to the public out of an abundance of caution. They will remain closed through Tuesday, March 31.  The campus, which includes restaurants, farms, gardens, tours, etc., will not be available for general or member visits, public programs are canceled, and the Farm Store and Blue Hill Café & Grain Bar are closed during …
Bill, Hillary Clinton Honored As John D. Rockefeller Jr.  Park Preservation Award Winners Bill, Hillary Clinton Honored As John D. Rockefeller Jr.  Park Preservation Award Winners
Bill, Hillary Clinton Honored As John D. Rockefeller Jr. Park Preservation Award Winners The Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve presented the inaugural John D. Rockefeller Jr. Park Preservation Award to former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua. The Clintons were honored in June during the Friends Annual Gala at the Rockefeller Estate in Pocantico Hills. They were recognized for their contributions and countless endeavors, including the Clinton Foundation. According to the Friends of the historic state park, the Clintons "carry out their longstanding work of safeguarding our natural resources and building a sustainable future. The Westchester C…
Rockefeller Associate James Ford, Founder Of Acclaimed Stone Barns Center, Dies At 53 Rockefeller Associate James Ford, Founder Of Acclaimed Stone Barns Center, Dies At 53
Rockefeller Associate James Ford, Founder Of Acclaimed Stone Barns Center, Dies At 53 James M. Ford, the founding executive director of the acclaimed Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills and a longtime associate of the Rockefeller family, died on Friday, June 28. He was 53. The family of the late David Rockefeller said, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of James Ford. For more than two decades, James was a treasured family associate, who worked closely and traveled the world with David Rockefeller. “In his evolving role with Mr. Rockefeller over the years, James contributed mightily to many important projects, among them his p…
Financer Sells $12.8M Westchester Waterfront Oasis Financer Sells $12.8M Westchester Waterfront Oasis
Financer Sells $12.8M Westchester Waterfront Oasis The Hudson Valley was home to some of the most expensive properties sold north of New York City, according to a brand new report. According to PropertyShark, which released the report, eight of the 10 properties that made the list (of most expensive traded) are in Westchester, with the remaining two in Dutchess. They considered every county north of NYC, including Westchester and Rockland. Slotting in third on the list was financier Steven Rattner’s Rye waterfront oasis, which sold in July to Grace Church St LLC for $12.8 million. PropertyShark highlighted the six-bedroom, six-bathroom…
$11M Property Owned By Rolling Stone Magazine Co-Founder One Of Priciest In Area In 2018 $11M Property Owned By Rolling Stone Magazine Co-Founder One Of Priciest In Area In 2018
$11M Property Owned By Rolling Stone Magazine Co-Founder One Of Priciest In Area In 2018 A Dutchess County mansion that was owned by a co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine ranked near the top of a brand new list released of the most expensive properties sold in upstate New York last year. Jann Wenner’s 7,979-square-foot, five-bedroom, four-bedroom mansion on Davis Lane in Tivoli sold in November for slightly less than $11 million. The mansion, which was built in 1994, was the fifth most expensive transaction upstate in 2018. In order to determine which were the most expensive homes sold in upstate New York, PropertyShark looked at all residential transactions closed in 2018, ta…
Sale Of This $33M Estate Priciest In Westchester In 2018 Sale Of This $33M Estate Priciest In Westchester In 2018
Sale Of This $33M Estate Priciest In Westchester In 2018 The late David Rockefeller’s 75-acre Pocantico Hills estate in Mount Pleasant was the priciest residential sale north of New York City in 2018, according to a brand-new report. Rockefeller’s 11,000-square-foot home in Westchester County sold for $33 million in March last year, after it was listed for $22 million in the fall of 2017. According to PropertyShark, which released the report, eight of the 10 properties that made the list (of most expensive traded) are in Westchester, with the remaining two in Dutchess. They considered every county north of New York City, including Westchester…
Photos: 'Backyard Bear' Is Latest Sighting In Hudson Valley Photos: 'Backyard Bear' Is Latest Sighting In Hudson Valley
Photos: 'Backyard Bear' Is Latest Sighting In Hudson Valley Have you had any unexpected visitors this Labor Day weekend? A couple of families on a residential street in Rockland County sure did, and they won't forget it anytime soon. "We had a bear in ours and our neighbors' yard on Sunday night," New City resident Peter Wolf told Daily Voice.  The black bear made its appearance on Highview Avenue just west of the Palisades Interstate Parkway around 6:30 p.m. Wolf's neighbor, Dan Donohue, snapped some photos of the bear you can view above. It was the just the latest in a flurry of black bear sightings we've been documenting the last few…
No Bull: Loose Bovine Still On Run In Pocantico Hills No Bull: Loose Bovine Still On Run In Pocantico Hills
No Bull: Loose Bovine Still On Run In Pocantico Hills The elusive Westchester bull must like his freedom because as of Friday afternoon, he was still on the run. The bull wrangled his way free around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, in the area Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in Pocantico Hills.  The Mount Pleasant Police, along with a little help from the Westchester County Police and, of course, workers at the center, have all been searching for the wily guy, who all kidding aside, could do some real damage if cornered. "This isn't a joke," police said on Thursday. "We really are helping the restaurant and farm staff try …
Bull, Bear On Loose At Stone Barns In Pocantico Hills Bull, Bear On Loose At Stone Barns In Pocantico Hills
Bull, Bear On Loose At Stone Barns In Pocantico Hills Click here for an updated story: Loose Bull Still On Run In Westchester A bear and a bull in the same day? Yep.  Mount Pleasant police said Thursday afternoon they are "actively" helping the staff of the Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills capture the loose bull as they also search for a bear that has been repeatedly sighted in the Hardscrabble area of town.  "This isn't a joke," police said. "We really are helping the restaurant and farm staff try to capture the cow." The restaurant, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, known around the world for its farm-to-table approach …
It's Official: Rockefeller Estate In Westchester Sells For $33M It's Official: Rockefeller Estate In Westchester Sells For $33M
It's Official: Rockefeller Estate In Westchester Sells For $33M The late David Rockefeller’s 75-acre Pocantico Hills estate in Mount Pleasant has been sold for more than $30 million after being listed for $22 million last fall, according to the listing website for the property. Two deeds were filed with the Westchester County Clerk’s Office last week, including a $22.935 million listing to the Hudson Pines Trust and Rockefeller Trust Company NA and a second deed to Hudson Pines Land LLC for slightly more than $10 million. Last month, a real estate broker with Houlihan Lawrence Private Brokerage announced that the property was in contract, though no addit…
Contract Reportedly Signed For Rockefeller $22M Pocantico Hills Estate Contract Reportedly Signed For Rockefeller $22M Pocantico Hills Estate
Contract Reportedly Signed For Rockefeller $22M Pocantico Hills Estate The late David Rockefeller’s 75-acre Pocatino Hills estate in Mount Pleasant is reportedly in contract after it was put on the market for $22 million last fall. The property, listed by realtors for $22 million in September, includes a mansion that is more than 11,000-square-feet, complete with views of the Hudson River and the spacious grounds. There are several fireplaces, an elevator, kitchen and built-in vault safe. In a lohud report, a real estate broker with Houlihan Lawrence Private Brokerage, which is handling the sale, said that the property is in contract, which was signed last wee…
Third Stabbing Of HS Student In Week-Long Span Tops Westchester News Third Stabbing Of HS Student In Week-Long Span Tops Westchester News
Third Stabbing Of HS Student In Week-Long Span Tops Westchester News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Metal detectors, off-campus lunches and other controversial topics are expected to be discussed by New Rochelle city and school officials during a joint meeting next week in the wake of the third stabbing incident involving high school students in eight days. Click here to read the story.  Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): It was quite the afternoon for Sleepy Hollow Fire Chief John Korzelius when he crawled out onto a lake to rescue a deer stranded on a frozen lake in Pocantico Hills. Amazon announced 20 fi…
Oh, Deer! Firefighters Make Quite A Rescue On Frozen Pocantico Hills Lake Oh, Deer! Firefighters Make Quite A Rescue On Frozen Pocantico Hills Lake
Oh, Deer! Firefighters Make Quite A Rescue On Frozen Pocantico Hills Lake It was quite the afternoon for Sleepy Hollow Fire Chief John Korzelius when he crawled out onto a lake to rescue a deer stranded on a frozen lake in Pocantico Hills. The department received the call about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday about a wobbly deer who was slipping and sliding on the ice trying to get to back to land. Sleepy Hollow firefighters, along with Pocantico Hills firefighters were able to rescue the deer by tying ropes around Korzelius, a video of the rescue shows. The chief then made the long crawl out to the frightened deer, maneuvered to grab the deer without getting kicked in the hea…
Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks
Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks If you're a foodie, you often count your year in terms of where you ate -- and what you tasted. Which is why we went to the experts -- local food bloggers and Instagrammers who eat out for a living. What follows are their top picks of 2017 as well as where they're looking forward to sampling in 2018. Caitlin Duggan, Westchester_Carbdashian 2017 Faves 808 Social, Scarsdale: This was my biggest find in 2017. A world could be said about the food, drinks and atmosphere of this place. I have never been disappointed in the food, whether I order in-house or via Uber Eats. Additionally, the serv…