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Bobcats Sighted At Nature Preserve In Region Bobcats Sighted At Nature Preserve In Region
Bobcats Sighted At Nature Preserve In Region Although bobcats usually don't like to make their presence known, two of the creatures were captured on camera at a Northern Westchester nature preserve.  The two felines were sighted on Thursday morning, Nov. 14 at the Old Field Preserve on Mead Street in the Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc, according to the Lewisboro Parks and Recreation Department.  In a social media post, the Parks and Rec Department shared photos of the bobcats and said such sightings "highlight the importance of preserving natural habitats for wildlife to thrive." "If you’re out enjoying the preserve, kee…

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by Ben Crnic
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Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former Northern Westchester Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former Northern Westchester Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says
Gwyneth Paltrow Sued: Former Northern Westchester Resident Was In Skiing Accident, Report Says Former Northern Westchester resident Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by a man who claims that she seriously injured him in a skiing accident, according to a report by BBC.  Paltrow, who once lived in the Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc, made an appearance in a US court on Tuesday, March 21 as the trial over the claims begins, the news outlet reported.  The incident in question happened in February 2016 at the Deer Valley resort in Utah, where Paltrow, age 50, was on vacation with her family.  While skiing, Paltrow allegedly crashed into retired optometrist Terry Sa…

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by Ben Crnic
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$50K Reward Offered After Post Office Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester $50K Reward Offered After Post Office Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester
$50K Reward Offered After Post Office Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered to anyone with information regarding the two suspects in an armed robbery of a Northern Westchester post office.  Earlier Report - Update: Waccabuc Post Office Robbers Still On Loose The robbery happened on Tuesday, Jan. 10 around 4:30 p.m. at the Waccabuc Post Office located at 2 Post Office Road, according to the US Postal Inspection Service.  On the day of the incident, two suspects entered the post office with silver firearms, demanded money, and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.  One suspec…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Update: Post Office Robbers Still On Loose In Northern Westchester Update: Post Office Robbers Still On Loose In Northern Westchester
Update: Post Office Robbers Still On Loose In Northern Westchester The suspects involved in the armed robbery of a post office in Northern Westchester have not yet been caught.  Earlier Report - Armed Robbers Hit Post Office In Waccabuc, Police Say The robbery happened at the post office in Waccabuc at 2 Post Office Rd. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 around 4:30 p.m., and involved two suspects who are still on the loose, according to Glen McKechnie, an Acting Public Information Officer with the Post Office Inspection Service which is now investigating the incident.  The robbers were looking for cash, McKechnie said.  On the day of the …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Armed Robbers Hit Post Office In Northern Westchester, Police Say Armed Robbers Hit Post Office In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Armed Robbers Hit Post Office In Northern Westchester, Police Say Police are investigating an armed robbery of a post office in Northern Westchester.  On Tuesday, Jan. 10, around 4:30 p.m., police in Waccabuc responded to the post office located at 2 Post Office Rd. to a reported armed robbery, according to Lewisboro Police.  No injuries were reported from the robbery.  Police were still on the scene as of around 7 p.m., and are still investigating the incident.  Multiple police departments are involved in the investigation.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Paul Silas, 3-Time NBA Champion Player/Coach Who Lived In Northern Westchester, Dies Paul Silas, 3-Time NBA Champion Player/Coach Who Lived In Northern Westchester, Dies
Paul Silas, 3-Time NBA Champion Player/Coach Who Lived In Northern Westchester, Dies Former NBA player and coach Paul Silas who lived in Northern Westchester for a period of his life has died.  Silas died on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the age of 79, according to a tweet by the Houston Rockets, where Silas' son Stephen, is the team's head coach. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, his daughter, Paula Silas-Guy, told The New York Times. The Silas family lived in the town of Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc while Paul Silas was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks from 1989 to 1992 and New Jersey Nets from 1992 to 1995. During part of that time, Stephen, a guard, was a baske…

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by Ben Crnic
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
Real Estate
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools The best moments of summer are when your days are full of nothing to do but relax poolside. These days, pools are more popular than ever as people seek to make their homes a true oasis. However, adding a pool to your home can be time-consuming and local pool contractors are booked for months to come. If you are looking to enjoy a pool this summer, these homes offer stunning pools that are perfect for entertaining or simply escaping the heat. 577 Millwood Road, Chappaqua Price: $8,500,000 5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | 4 Half Baths It’s easy to enjoy the warm summer days outside at this extraord…

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Warning Issued After Fox Attacks Family, Dog In Northern Westchester Warning Issued After Fox Attacks Family, Dog In Northern Westchester
Warning Issued After Fox Attacks Family, Dog In Northern Westchester A fox in Northern Westchester bit an area resident and a dog last week, according to officials. Lewisboro Town Supervisor Peter Parsons issued an alert cautioning that on Wednesday, March 31, a fox on the loose bit a person and dog in the Waccabuc area. Parsons said that he was alerted by the Department of Health of the fox attack, and it is unclear whether the fox is rabid. “These animals tend to bite if they are rabid or are protecting their pups,” he said. “(We) wanted to alert the community of this situation.” According to police, “as long as these animals seem to be co-existing peac…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Before & After: This 1800s Northern Westchester Home Gets A Makeover Before & After: This 1800s Northern Westchester Home Gets A Makeover
Before & After: This 1800s Northern Westchester Home Gets A Makeover A 19th-century home in Northern Westchester has undergone an extensive makeover and is now up for sale. Bedford real estate broker Brian Murray told the Daily Voice that he purchased the home in the hamlet of Waccabuc in the Town of Lewisboro, which is set on the 18th hole of the Waccabuc Country Club, about five years ago after it had been empty for several years. “We literally had to remove the animals that were living inside,” he said. The couple then worked with local architect Teo Siguenza to conceptualize their renovation plans. Once the plans were finalized, local builder BVT m…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Longtime Waccabuc Resident, Computer Pioneer John A. Moore Dies Longtime Waccabuc Resident, Computer Pioneer John A. Moore Dies
Longtime Waccabuc Resident, Computer Pioneer John A. Moore Dies John A. Moore, a longtime resident of the hamlet of Waccabuc in Lewisboro, died on Thursday, May 2 in Jupiter, FL. John was born in Watertown, NY, son of Anna and Clare Moore. The family eventually moved to Syracuse, where John later graduated from Syracuse University. After pioneering in the computer world, John joined Reader's Digest in the '70s where he was a group systems analyst. After years with the Digest, he and a partner formed their own fulfillment business. He retired in 2000 to go on to enjoy the good life of golf, travel and family. John had a never-ending thirst for knowledg…

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Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building
Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building Mail services at the North Salem Post Office have been temporarily suspended after a motorist drove into the building, causing extensive damage. The United States Postal Service issued an alert on Friday, Feb. 15, warning that “in the interest of public and employee safety,” retail customer service operations are temporarily suspended at the North Salem Post Office on June Road. Officials said that a vehicle ran into an exterior wall near the lobby door of the 2,970-square-foot facility. Police said that there were no injuries reported, no mail was damaged, though the structure suffered dam…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Making A Splash: Yorktown Takes Northern Westchester Swim Conference Division I Title Making A Splash: Yorktown Takes Northern Westchester Swim Conference Division I Title
Making A Splash: Yorktown Takes Northern Westchester Swim Conference Division I Title For the first time in more than a decade, Yorktown took home the Division I title in the Northern Westchester Swim Conference. Yorktown was able to edge out Willowbrook and Chappaqua by less than 10 points at the conference championships on Saturday, with a total of 262 points in the competition. The title is their first in the most competitive and largest of the five conferences since 2005. “Swimming is an important skill to learn. I encourage parents to take their children to swim lessons and swim clinics to get confident with the skill,” head coach Margit Cooley stated. “At the Yorktown …

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by Zak Failla