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Former Home Of North Salem's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years Former Home Of North Salem's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years
Former Home Of North Salem's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years A Connecticut estate once home to both singer-songwriter Paul Simon and actor Richard Gere has sold for tens of millions of dollars for the second time in two years.  The 32-acre Fairfield County property, located at 82 Brookwood Ln. in New Canaan, sold on Thursday, Oct. 10 for $10.75 million, according to the town's property records.  The home was last purchased for $10.8 million through the Kensho Trust in July 2022 by the 75-year-old Gere, known for "Pretty Woman" and "An Officer and a Gentleman." He had intended to turn part of the property into a farm and harvest mushrooms, h…
Power Couple From Region Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office Power Couple From Region Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office
Power Couple From Region Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office A New York couple you have heard of is riding high, with each starring in blockbuster movies released about the same time this summer. After actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married in 2012, they decided to call Northern Westchester County home, moving to the same town -- Bedford -- where iconic television personality Martha Stewart has lived for decades. Shortly after, Reynolds, age 47, and the 37-year-old Lively bought a new multi-million dollar estate tucked away in a wooded area of neighboring Pound Ridge. But it's not as if they've had much time to spend around the house. Lively…
Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater In Fairfield County Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater In Fairfield County
Ryan Reynolds Visits Popular Theater In Fairfield County A hat and glasses couldn't hide the identity of the "Deadpool & Wolverine" star and Westchester County resident Ryan Reynolds when he walked into a popular Fairfield County theater to take in a movie. Reynolds, married to acclaimed actress Blake Lively, took his children to the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield this week. And even though Reynolds wanted to see the movie InsideOut 2 with his kids, which was sold out, they bypassed his own movie and headed for "Despicable Me 4" instead. The star, who lives with Lively and their four children in a $5.7 million mansion in Pound Ridge, just…
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former Restaurant Manager From Northern Westchester Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former Restaurant Manager From Northern Westchester
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former Restaurant Manager From Northern Westchester Community members are coming together to lend their help to a family reeling from the sudden loss of a beloved father, grandfather, and former restaurant manager from Northern Westchester.  The death of Steve Rosenschein, a Pound Ridge native known for once managing The Horse And Hound restaurant in South Salem, was announced in a GoFundMe fundraiser page created on Saturday, Jan. 13 by his friend, James Ddoge.  After growing up in Pound Ridge and graduating from Fox Lane High School, Rosenschein moved to Florida and began a successful real estate business. However,…
Star-Studded Meal: Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery Star-Studded Meal: Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery
Star-Studded Meal: Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery 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…
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan It was Swiftie Mania day in a Connecticut town after a rumor started that the mega pop queen Taylor Swift was lunching in town with her new boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the heart of Fairfield County, hundreds of teens, moms, and well, guys, turned up in the town. of New Canaan outside the popular Elm Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 20 where Swift was supposed to be inside dining with boyfriend Kelce (the Kansas City Chiefs tight end), Swift's BFF actor Blake Lively, and Lively's hubby actor Ryan Reynolds who live in neighboring Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester County.  Once the rumor made it…
Former Fire Chief Of Northern Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' Former Fire Chief Of Northern Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother'
Former Fire Chief Of Northern Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' A former fire chief and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his dedication to his town throughout his 53-year department membership.  Robert H. Meyer, the former chief of the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, died on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the age of 88, according to his obituary.  Before becoming a firefighter, Meyer began his career in 1953 as an electrician in the Navy until he was honorably discharged in 1957. In addition to working on a nuclear submarine during this time, Meyer also became a union electrical worker and a foreman af…
Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Paul Simon's Fairfield County Estate Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Paul Simon's Fairfield County Estate
Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Paul Simon's Fairfield County 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…
Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Northern Westchester Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Northern Westchester
Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Northern Westchester While fighting a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence, firefighters had to quickly evacuate the building after finding hazardous materials inside.  The fire happened on Sunday, Aug. 13 around 8:15 a.m., when firefighters from numerous departments responded to a home in Pound Ridge on Salem Road (Route 124) that had ignited.  According to the Bedford Hills Fire Department, arriving crews found heavy flames coming out of the two-story wood-frame building. Soon, a total of five tankers were requested to the scene to help with the effort.  While the fight to put out the fla…
Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast
Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast Actor Richard Gere, who resides in Northern Westchester County, made a cameo appearance at a diner in Northeast for an early morning bite on Monday, July 24, according to management.  "Look who stopped by for breakfast today," the restaurant at Sharon's Place in Scranton, Pennsylvania wrote in a Facebook post.  Look who stopped by for breakfast today!!😊😊 Posted by Sharon's Place on Monday, July 24, 2023 "Obviously, he knows who has the best breakfast in town!" wrote one restaurant-goer in the comments. "That’s amazing." Earlier report: Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester…
Former HS Baseball Standout From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 25 Former HS Baseball Standout From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 25
Former HS Baseball Standout From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 25 A young man who resided in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield counties is being remembered for his outstanding skills on the baseball diamond and his dedication to always putting his family and friends first.  Pound Ridge resident Joseph Fraioli, who also called Stamford home, died suddenly on Monday, June 12 at the age of 25, according to his obituary.  A natural-born baseball player, Fraioli grew up playing the sport throughout his childhood and into his time at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, where he helped his team to countless victories. After graduating fro…
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Northern Westchester: 'We Are So Grateful' Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Northern Westchester: 'We Are So Grateful'
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Northern Westchester: '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…
Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Northern Westchester Cover Queen Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Northern Westchester Cover Queen
Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Northern Westchester Cover Queen A breakout "American Idol" star from Northern Westchester will be advancing to the next round of the iconic show after impressing celebrity judges with an impassioned performance of a popular Queen song.  Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made her first appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, again performed on an episode that aired on Monday, April 3.  During this second appearance, she performed a cover of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" as a duet with fellow contestant Tyson Venegas as part of the show's Hollywood Week Duets.  Because Hedges earned a platinum ticket afte…
This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When
This Local Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Northern Westchester: Here's When Fans of the hit show "American Idol" will soon be able to show their support for a breakout star from Westchester when a local boutique hosts her for a style day ahead of her next appearance on the show.  Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made an emotional appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, will be styled by Port Chester-based Madison's Niche on Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the store announced.  The woman-owned lifestyle boutique, located in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center at 114 South Ridge St., is inviting the public to come to support Hedges during her style day ahea…
Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died.  Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…
Beloved Former Teacher In Northern Westchester Dies Beloved Former Teacher In Northern Westchester Dies
Beloved Former Teacher In Northern Westchester Dies A former teacher who worked for schools in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has died.  Margaret "Peggy" Beccaria died on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the age of 85, according to her obituary.  A native of New Canaan, Beccaria graduated from high school there before attending college at Western Connecticut State University. She then became a teacher in Stamford.  During this time, she married her husband, Peter, in 1959, and then moved to Westchester County, settling in Pound Ridge where the couple raised their two children, Michael and Patrick.  After tak…
Car Slips Into Lake In Northern Westchester Amid Icy, Flooded Conditions Car Slips Into Lake In Northern Westchester Amid Icy, Flooded Conditions
Car Slips Into Lake In Northern Westchester Amid Icy, Flooded Conditions A vehicle had to be pulled out of a lake in Northern Westchester after falling into it in the midst of icy and flooded conditions.  The incident happened in Pound Ridge on Friday, Jan. 27 around 8:20 a.m., when a vehicle traveling on Siscowit Road fell into a lake by Eastwoods Road, according to Pound Ridge Police.  Luckily, the driver was able to get herself out of the vehicle and was unharmed. However, her car became completely submerged and had to be towed out.  Police said the area where the car fell is prone to flooding, and they believe the vehicle may have slipped on …
Northern Westchester's Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi For Waiting Outside Home, Scaring Kids Northern Westchester's Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi For Waiting Outside Home, Scaring Kids
Northern Westchester's Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi For Waiting Outside Home, Scaring Kids Actress and Northern Westchester resident Blake Lively has shared a message to the paparazzi who were waiting outside of her home. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Sept. 17, the 35-year-old Pound Ridge resident shared some recent photographs of herself taken while she is pregnant with her fourth child. Lively said she posted the photos "so the 11 guys waiting outside of my home" waiting to snap a photo will leave. "You freak me and my kids out," she said. "Thanks to everyone else for all the love and respect and for continuing to unfollow accounts and publications who share photos of chil…
Man, Woman Injured After Being Struck By Car At Intersection In Fairfield County Man, Woman Injured After Being Struck By Car At Intersection In Fairfield County
Man, Woman Injured After Being Struck By Car At Intersection In Fairfield County Two people were injured after being struck by a vehicle at a busy Fairfield County intersection in a crash involving a Hudson Valley man. The incident took place in Stamford around 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the intersection of Bedford Street and Broad Street. According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth, of the Stamford Police, responding officers found two pedestrians, a man, and a woman lying on the ground injured. The woman, a 49-year-old Norwalk resident suffered a serious head injury and was transported to Stamford Hospital, where she is currently listed in critical, but st…
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester 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…
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Northern Westchester Estate, Report Says Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Northern Westchester Estate, Report Says
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Northern Westchester 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…
Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was charged after police said he was found in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop in Connecticut. An officer in Fairfield County pulled a vehicle over on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan after seeing that the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, according to the New Canaan Police Department. During the traffic stop, police found that the driver, identified as 36-year-old Liandro Cardenas Avalos, of Pound Ridge, was in possession of cocaine, authorities said.  He was arrested and charged with possession of …
Parents Express Outrage At Westchester BOE Meeting For Lewd Images Of Special-Ed Students Parents Express Outrage At Westchester BOE Meeting For Lewd Images Of Special-Ed Students
Parents Express Outrage At Westchester BOE Meeting For Lewd Images Of Special-Ed Students Parents of special-education students in a Northern Westchester School District took a local Board of Education to task after new details emerged about the circulation of lewd photos and videos of their children on social media. Earlier this month, news broke out of the Bedford Central School District regarding depictions of special-needs students after photos were allegedly taken inside one of the boys' bathrooms at Fox Lane High School in Bedford. Original story - Students At Northern Westchester HS Face Disciplinary Action After ‘Disturbing Incident’ Once news of the photos and vid…
Actor Richard Gere's New $9.98M Northern Westchester Estate Was Built For Retail Heir Actor Richard Gere's New $9.98M Northern Westchester Estate Was Built For Retail Heir
Actor Richard Gere's New $9.98M Northern Westchester 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 Northern Westchester Town To Another, Report Says Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester Town To Another, Report Says
Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester 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…
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Westchester, Putnam Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Westchester, Putnam
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Westchester, Putnam Some Westchester and Putnam County residents were left without power following the latest storm to bring whipping winds to the region. As of 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, Con Edison crews were working to repair active outages that were impacting 195 of the company's 360,045 Westchester customers. Central Hudson utility crews are working to repair more than 800 outages in Putnam. NYSEG was also reporting 336 customers without power in Putnam and 306 in Westchester. Outages were being reported in: Bedford: 170; Pound Ridge: 146; Putnam Valley: 116; Southeast: 23; Kent: 7; Lewisboro: 2; Ca…
Former HS Athlete In Northern Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 28 Former HS Athlete In Northern Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 28
Former HS Athlete In Northern Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 28 A 28-year-old former high school athlete has died suddenly at her home in Westchester. Christina P. Carpenito, age 28, of Valhalla, died Tuesday, Nov. 2 at her residence.  Known as being a talented singer and talented artist, she attended Valhalla High School and was a member of the varsity volleyball team. Carpenito was born on Oct. 24, 1993, to Michael and Jeanne P. (Feeney) Carpenito in White Plains. She is survived by her father, Michael Carpenito, her mother, Jeanne P. Steinberg, and stepfather, Lyle of Pound Ridge, and by her siblings, Jennifer McCrain of Bushkill, Pennsylvania…
This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting
This Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Varied Menu In Scenic Setting What can you say about a restaurant in Northern Westchester that is owned by two-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten other than it's, well, impressive. And fabulous and casual and just welcoming, it is what you will find at his venture in Pound Ridge, at The Inn. Here, the famed chef cultivates seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England whenever possible. And that includes pizza. Yes, pizza. Nestled in a building built in 1833 as a residence and later as an inn, the entire restaurant has been renovated to preserve as many o…
Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes
Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes A nationally known celebrity chef known as “Lord of the Pies” who owns restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield counties will spend time behind bars after admitting to not paying taxes. Bruno DiFabio, age 51, of Ridgefield, was sentenced on Thursday, May 6 to 30 days in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a federal tax offense in 2018. Specifically, DiFabio pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to file false income tax returns and payroll tax returns.  Currently, DiFabio has ownership interests in several pizza restaurants in Connecticut …
Authorities Look To Locate Owner Of Dog Who Bit Woman In Northern Westchester Authorities Look To Locate Owner Of Dog Who Bit Woman In Northern Westchester
Authorities Look To Locate Owner Of Dog Who Bit Woman In Northern Westchester Officials in Northern Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a dog and its owner after it bit a woman near an area condominium complex. A woman was walking near the Oakridge Condominium complex in South Salem at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 when she was unexpectedly bitten by the basset hound being walked by a woman. Joan Dooley, the Dog Control Officer for Lewisboro and Pound Ridge, said that the woman who was bit did not stop to address the bite with the dog’s owner, as she was caught off guard, surprised and scared by the incident, and she fail…
Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge
Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge A Long Island accountant who worked for a pizzeria owner with locations in Fairfield and Westchester counties is facing prison time after he admitted to tax offenses. Suffolk County resident James Guerra, age 58, of Dix Hills, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of willful failure to collect and pay over withholding taxes following his arrest for turning a blind eye to his boss failing to pay taxes. U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut John Durham said that Guerra worked as an accountant for Bruno DeFabio, who owned these restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield coun…