After public outcry, mute swans removed from New York kill plan

A Mute Swan is seen at the Cross River Reservoir in Katonah, New York, February 19, 2014.

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Young Artists 2014 Exhibition Showcases Local Student Artwork at Katonah Museum of Art

Young Artists , an annual program for local student artists in its 31st year, gives aspiring artists an opportunity to participate in all aspects of a museum exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art.

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Frank Sardo Avianca, 77, Of Somers

... ducer and director. Calling hours are Sunday, March 2 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Clark Associates Funeral Home , Katonah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3 at St. Joseph Church, Somers.

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Mary Dall, 82, Former Native Of Mamaroneck

... Dall. Calling hours are Friday, Feb. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1 at Most Holy Trinity RC Church, 320 East Boston Post ...

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Actor, Filmmaker Roberts Completes Work Of A Lifetime

... people's hearts too," he said, brimming with pride. Roberts held a Q&A Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Harvey School in Katonah after screening his film, which tells the story of a family struggling with the loss of their patriarch and holding onto him ...

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Admit One: Upcoming dance, art and music events

The Lionheart Gallery in Pound Ridge exhibits historic and contemporary photographs by John Shearer of Katonah, a former staff photographer for Lifeand Look magazines, who is known for his compelling images of American events.

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Winter didn't freeze out region's homebuyers

... Multiple Listing Service numbers. He said other strong markets are communities within Chappaqua, Byram Hills and Katonah-Lewisboro school districts. Real estate professionals in the lower Hudson Valley say business has been brisk in contrast to ...

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Winter didn't freeze out region's homebuyers

... ing Multiple Listing Service numbers. He said other strong markets are communities within Chappaqua, Byram Hills and Katonah-Lewisboro school districts. Twitter: @barbaranackman

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Admit One: Upcoming dance, art and music events

"Chasing the Light" The Lionheart Gallery in Pound Ridge exhibits historic and contemporary photographs by John Shearer of Katonah, a former staff photographer for Lifeand Look magazines, who is known for his compelling images of American events.

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Katonah-Lewisboro parents petition state to stop school closing

... that it was based on a misleading financial picture of the district and a flawed demographic study. On Jan. 23, the Katonah-Lewisboro school board voted to close the school amid vocal opposition. More than 1,000 people signed a petition to the ...

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Goldens Bridge Fire Department Assesses Damages, Looks At Next Steps

... Falls Fire Department, Brancati said. While they get back on their feet and map out their next steps, Croton Falls, Katonah, Somers, and South Salem fire departments will cover the Goldens Bridge fire district, as per an agreement reached Monday ...

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Katonah-Lewisboro parents petition state to stop school closing

... it was based on a misleading financial picture of the district and a "flawed" demographic study. On Jan. 23, the Katonah-Lewisboro school board voted to close the elementary school amid vocal opposition. More than 1,000 people signed a petition to ...

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Katonah-Lewisboro Parents Petition To Keep Elementary School Open

UPDATED 6:15 P.M. More than 1,000 Katonah-Lewisboro parents have signed and submitted a petition to the district aiming to stop the planned closure of Lewisboro Elementary School, according to LoHud.com.

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Katonah-Lewisboro Parents Petition State To Keep Elementary School Open

More than 1,000 Katonah-Lewisboro parents have signed and submitted a petition to the state Department of Education aiming to stop the planned closure of Lewisboro Elementary School, according to LoHud.com.

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Goldens Bridge firehouse fire; officials mull what now

... corner of the building's second story. Within minutes, fire companies from Croton Falls, South Salem, Somers, Katonah, Brewster, Bedford Hills and Vista responded. Police shut Route 138 from Lake Street to Bradys Farm Road. The Bedford Hills ...

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Lewisboro Elementary School Changes Top News This Week

The Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education updated the community on the transition process for students who will be redistricted in the fall because of the planned closure of Lewisboro Elementary School .

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NWH's Adam Cohen To Be Featured Speaker At Session On Concussions

... content partner with The Bedford Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Residents from Bedford and Katonah were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester at Tufts University in Massachusetts.

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Pace Athletics To Host Alumni, Friends Golf Challenge In April

... r his current success as UBS senior vice president of wealth management. BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Residents from Bedford and Katonah were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Long Island Museum celebrates 75th anniversary

... the Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages. Neil Watson, formerly director of Westchester County's Katonah Museum of Art, succeeded Jackie Day, who retired in July. For his first two months on the job, Watson lived at the Three ...

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Katonah's Harvey Boys Basketball Loses In League Semifinals

The Harvey School's boys basketball team found itself in an early first half deficit that proved too much to overcome as Forman School defeated the Cavaliers 60-52, on Thursday, Feb. 20, eliminating them from the Housatonic Valley Athletic League playoffs in the semifinal round.

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Filmmaker Sam Roberts To Screen New Movie At Katonah's Harvey School

Pound Ridge filmmaker and actor Sam Roberts will host a private screening of his feature film "a fish story" at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Harvey School in Katonah.

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Katonah, Bedford Residents Named To Dean's List At Rensselaer Polytechnic

Four residents from Bedford and Katonah were named to the Dean's List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the fall 2013 semester.

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Katonah's Caramoor To Present Sarah Jarosz In March

Jarosz will perform songs from her solo albums including her most recent album, "Build Me Up From Bones" at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8. "Having received two 2014 Grammy nominations for Best Folk Album and Best American Roots Song , Sarah calls her newest album 'the truest representation of my music,'" representatives said.

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Nyfos Presents Port of Call: an Itinerary of Song, 3/18-19

... National Opera Center in New York, NY. A NYFOS On Tour performance will also take place at the Caramoor Center in Katonah, NY on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 4:00pm. Ports of Call takes the audience on a musical trip around the world-from the shores of ...

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Katonah-Lewisboro Moves Ahead With School Closure Transition Plan

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. The Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education will update the community at its meeting Thursday night on the transition process for students who will be redistricted in the fall because of the planned closure of Lewisboro Elementary School .

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Westchester Nature Centers To Host Kids Programs

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Katonah 914-864-7268. Children's Adventures in Horticulture 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Kids ages 3 to 6 and their adults can discover the world of gardening through crafts and activities in the greenhouse.

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Funeral Set for WWII Veteran from Somers

Leroy Smith, a Somers resident who served in the Navy during World War II before working for 37 years with the New York City Transit Authority, died Saturday, Feb. 15. He was 87. That's according to his obituary, which is posted on the website for Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah.

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Legislator Harckham Calls For Mrs. Green's Boycott

... treat their employees in horrendous fashion." Harckham said he was a weekly shopper to Mrs. Green's, going to its Katonah location to get his vitamins. "We are getting reasonable minded people to open their eyes and see how this store treats its ...

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Leroy Smith, 87, Of Somers, WWII Veteran

... Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Clark Associates Funeral Home , Katonah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at St. Joseph's RC Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers. ...

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School, college snow delays, cancellations for Tuesday

... transportation. District offices open at noon. Iona College: Opening on time. Classes are on a Monday schedule. Katonah-Lewisboro: The district is closed. Lakeland: Private school and out-of-district transportation canceled. The Masters School: ...

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Process of disciplining troubled teachers faster, cheaper after major state reforms

... time frame show that the process can still be long and expensive, and is rarely simple. Among them: * In August, Katonah-Lewisboro social worker Kristin Peterson was fined $3,000 for raising her voice, interrupting and repeatedly talking over ...

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Disciplining troubled teachers is faster, cheaper after major state reforms

... time frame show that the process can still be long and expensive, and is rarely simple. Among them: * In August, Katonah-Lewisboro social worker Kristin Peterson was fined $3,000 for raising her voice, interrupting and repeatedly talking over ...

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Arrest Of Five People On Drug Charges Tops Bedford News This Week

... used to smoke crack cocaine and arrested five people on related drug charges at an Ossining home this past weekend. Katonah resident Jessica Fanelli has been selected to play for the women's soccer team for the 2013-14 season at Marist College. ...

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Process of disciplining troubled teachers faster, cheaper after major state reforms

... time frame show that the process can still be long and expensive, and is rarely simple. Among them: * In August, Katonah-Lewisboro social worker Kristin Peterson was fined $3,000 for raising her voice, interrupting and repeatedly talking over ...

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Pace Athletics Names Reggie Garrett Defensive Backs Coach For Football

... He finished his career with 73 receptions for 815 yards with three touchdowns in 29 games played at Norfolk State. KATONAH, N.Y. -- Amy Winter, a resident of Katonah, was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester at Saint Michael's College ...

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Northern Westchester, Putnam students earn academic honors

Among the 1,498 students named to the Dean's List are: Kevin Balcacer of Mahopac; Kelly Bishop of Katonah; Lauren Casey of Mahopac; Olivia Dileo of Ossining; Nicholas Dingee of Patterson; Matthew Epstein of Cortlandt Manor; Lindsay Feinman of Chappaqua; Kaitlyn Greenberg of Putnam Valley; Abigail Laitman of Bedford; Elizabeth Lange of ... (more)

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Bedford Central District, Harvey School Will Have Two-Hour Delays Friday

... ayed openings on Friday because of the winter storm. Bedford Central and Harvey will have two-hour delayed openings. Katonah-Lewisboro will have a three-hour delay for administrative and support staff. K-L schools start winter recess on Friday.

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Sarah Scott, 89, Of Somers

... Calling hours are Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at St. Joseph's RC Church, 95 Plum Brook ...

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Club Fit Offers Massage Promotion For Heart Health Month

Purchase a package of two deep tissue massages to celebrate heart healthy month and Valentine's Day and receive $20 off. KATONAH, N.Y. -- Only a few tickets remain for Art Garfunkel's performance at The Harvey School Friday, March 14, the school announced Wednesday.

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Westchester Nature Centers Announce Upcoming Events

... in search of furry and feathered friends at the preserve. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Katonah 914-864-7268. Starting Seeds Indoors 2 p.m. Learn the timing and techniques for starting seeds indoors to produce healthy ...

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No Court in New Castle; Schools Closed

Here are the cancellations announced Wednesday: Bedford, Chappaqua and Katonah-Lewisboro schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 13 Bedford town offices will open at 10:30 a.m. New Castle court is canceled for Thursday Business owners and community members, share your closures here.

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Bedford Central, Katonah-Lewisboro Schools, Harvey Will Be Closed Thursday

The Bedford Central and Katonah-Lewisboro School Districts and The Harvey School in Katonah will all be closed on Thursday because of the impending snowstorm.

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Water Main Break Closes Katonah Road

Drivers are being warned to stay away from Jay Street Extension at the intersection with Mustato Road in Katonah on Wendesday morning after a water main break was reported by the town.

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What's new in the mid-Hudson Valley business scene for Feb. 11

... with more than 300 physicians, representing 40 medical specialties with major campuses in Mount Kisco, Carmel, Katonah, Fishkill and Poughkeepsie. HealthAlliance receives top award -- HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley's Mary's Avenue Campus in ...

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Pound Ridge's Trailside Museum Hosts Valentine Crafts

... bouquet to give to sweethearts, family members or friends. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Katonah, (914) 864-7268. Fee: $15. Pre-register at (914) 886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com. Loving Creations from Nature : 10 a.m. ...

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Westchester Nature Centers Hosts Events For Upcoming Weekend

... bouquet to give to sweethearts, family members or friends. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Katonah, (914) 864-7268. Fee: $15. Pre-register at (914) 886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com. Loving Creations from Nature : 10 a.m. ...

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RREditorial 020714

... winter. It's getting so that even kids are getting sick of snow days. So, as we were traipsing down Valley Road in Katonah in the middle of a snowstorm this week, we mulled over a few of the positive aspects of life on the tundra. a You finally get ...

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Somers house heavily damaged in fire

... blaze, at 39 Wood St., was first reported around 11:10 a.m. Several neighboring departments, including Millwood, Katonah and Bedford Hills, responded to help fight the blaze, which was complicated in part because there were no nearby fire hydrants. ...

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Good, old-fashioned New York-style pizza places

... 914-725-9000; Pinocchio Pizza, 69 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, 914-764-4500. worldsbestpizza.net. Pizza Station, Katonah. It's easy to dismiss this small pizza joint near Katonah's train station as a place for those who need to kill time until ...

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Record-Review 013114

... longer be known simply as Lee Roberts' husband anymore. He said he and his wife have come a long way since moving to Katonah from New York City 42 years ago. "In New York we had a small apartment on the third floor above a Chinese restaurant. It was ...

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RREditorial 013114

... stakeholder's value." Dr. Paul Kreutzer's LinkedIn profile sounds like just the type of person who could lead the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. But this week he and the district separated, faster than the Packers were ousted in the NFL ...

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Leo H. Kalkbrenner, 85, Of Katonah

... hours are Friday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Clark Associates Funeral Home , 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at St. Mary's RC Church, Katonah. Interment to ...

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10 Pheasant West Road Is The Pound Ridge Daily Voice House Of The Week

BEDFORD, N.Y. The Bedford Central and Katonah-Lewisboro school districts announced they will be closed on Wednesday because of the weather forecast predicting snow and ice accumulation.

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Bedford Central, Katonah-Lewisboro Schools, Harvey Will Be Closed Wednesday

BEDFORD, N.Y. The Bedford Central and Katonah-Lewisboro school districts announced they will be closed on Wednesday because of the weather forecast predicting snow and ice accumulation.

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Committee Appointments, Ribbons for Awareness, Sale of Town-Owned Properties

... Lewis New Business 1. Request from National Alliance on Mental Illness to display ribbons in Bedford Hills and Katonah for Mental Health Awareness during the month of May. 2. Request to Approve Proposal from SCA to Upgrade Water Billing Software. 3. ...

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Bedford, Katonah-Lewisboro School Districts Will Be Closed Monday

Pound Ridge resident Liam McDonough won a silver medal in the Boys Junior B (14-16) category at the Connecticut Indoor Rowing Championships in Easton, Conn.

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Chief Of Emergency Services Dwyer To Present At NWH Session On Concussions

... partner with The Lewisboro Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. The Bedford Central and Katonah-Lewisboro school districts have announced they will be closed on Monday based on the forecast and projected timing of the ...

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Chief Of Emergency Services Dwyer To Present At NWH Session On Concussions

... partner with The Bedford Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. The Bedford Central and Katonah-Lewisboro school districts have announced they will be closed on Monday based on the forecast and projected timing of the winter ...

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New York's Lewisboro Ledger: School Board Cuts Kreutzer Loose

"Less than one week after the final vote to close Lewisboro Elementary School, the Katonah-Lewisboro school board unanimously voted to effectively fire Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Kreutzer by accepting his resignation at a special board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28."--reported the Lewisboro Ledger.

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Katonah's Fischel, Glenn Named To Dean's List At University Of Hartford

Two Katonah residents have been named to the Dean's List at University of Hartford for the fall 2013 semester.

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Open Houses In Bedford This Weekend

Alexandra Colisto, Jennifer Hanlon and Lauren Shevit from Katonah and Alexa Molinari from Bedford were all named to the list.

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