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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

North Castle Town Historian Watson, Longtime Banksville Resident, Dies

"We are filled with sadness, but feel deep gratitude for a life well-lived and dedicated to her family, friends, and the North Castle community," Schiliro wrote. The supervisor did not list Watson's age or date of birth, although he noted that she was "devoted to her family," which included her husband, Bill, who she was married to for more than 50 years.

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What's Open/Closed In Armonk On New Year's Day

Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Armonk on New Year's Day, a federal holiday.

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Larceny At Stop And Shop Tops North Castle Police Blotter

A larceny at Stop and Shop on Dec. 19 was among the calls that North Castle police responded to last week. Complainant arrived at headquarters to report that, while investigating a larceny that occurred at Stop & Shop Supermarket on Dec. 18, she noticed the same individual had been responsible for previously stealing items on Dec. 12. Numerous callers report a deer injured in the roadway at North Greenwich Road on Friday, Dec. 19. Sgt.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

West Harrison Family Looking For Dog That Went Missing In Armonk

It would be a very happy new year for the Gaeta family of West Harrison if they were able to find their dog, Murphy, who went missing in Armonk a few days ago. Murphy, a woodle, a poodle/terrier mix, went missing on Friday after running away from his dog walker while his leash was still attached in the Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve.

http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/news/west-harrison-family-looking-dog-went-missing-armonk

Frigid New Year's Eve In Store For Armonk

The stretch of unseasonably warm weather will exit Westchester County and be replaced with bitter cold by New Year's Eve.

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Stepinac's Kylan Guerra Wins Con Edison Athlete Of The Week Award

Archbishop Stepinac High School senior Kylan Guerra of White Plains has won the Con Edison Athlete of the Week Award. Captain of his basketball team and a member of Stepinac's national honors society program, the star athlete and academic achiever has averaged more than 27 points per game in the first five games of the season to a 4-1 record and has garnered an athletic scholarship offer from the New York Institute of Technology.

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Pace University's Travis Sherer Named To Gov. Cuomo's AIDS Task Force

Travis Sherer, a Pace University adjunct professor, member of the New York State Society of Physician Assistants conference planning and diversity committees and program manager at Lenox Hill Retroviral Disease Center has been named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Task Force on Ending AIDS. The Task Force on Ending Aids is responsible for developing and issuing an executive plan for New York State to achieve the following goals: Linking and retaining persons diagnosed with HIV to health care and getting them on anti- HIV therapy to maximize HIV virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Pace University's VOX Magazine Hosts Launch Event With Award-Winning Writer

Pace University's VOX Arts and Literary Magazine, the English and Modern Language Studies Department and the Creative Writing Program, held a magazine launch event with a featured reading with award-winning writer Jean Valentine on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The event was followed by a writing workshop with Valentine. The event also included student readings from the latest issue of VOX Arts and Literary Magazine, prize announcements and free copies of VOX.

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Pace University VOX Magazine Hosts Launch Event With Award-Winning Writer

Pace University's VOX Arts and Literary Magazine, the English and Modern Language Studies Department and the Creative Writing Program recently held a magazine launch event with a featured reading with award-winning writer Jean Valentine on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The launch event was followed by a writing workshop with Valentine. The event also included student readings from the latest issue of VOX Arts and Literary Magazine, prize announcements and free copies of VOX.

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Pace University's Travis Sherer Appointed To Gov. Cuomo's AIDS Task Force

Travis Sherer, a Pace University adjunct professor, member of The New York State Society of Physician Assistants conference planning and diversity committees and program manager at Lenox Hill Retroviral Disease Center has been named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Task Force on Ending AIDS. The Task Force on Ending Aids is responsible for developing and issuing an executive plan for New York State to achieve the following goals: Linking and retaining persons diagnosed with HIV to health care and getting them on anti- HIV therapy to maximize HIV virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Armonk Shelter Dog Performs As Sandy In New 'Annie'

Marti is currently on the big screen as Sandy in "Annie," the remake of the classic musical that was released last week. The dog came to Armonk in March 2013 after a local rescue group brought him up from a shelter in the south.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

What's Open/Closed In Armonk On Christmas

Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Armonk on Christmas, Thursday, Dec. 25, a federal holiday. Metro-North Railroad will run a special holiday schedule on Christmas Day.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Fog, Soaking Rain, Strong Winds In Store For Armonk Holiday Travelers

For those looking to see family over the holiday week, be advised there's a strong chance of rain Tuesday night through Christmas Day, where the gloomy pattern will clear out and the sun makes an appearance but gusty winds will continue. The area may get up to three quarters of an inch of rain Wednesday, along with steady wind gusts in the range of 16 to 24 mph.

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Armonk Serves Up Six Festive Holiday Cocktails

Armonk has become quite the restaurant town, which translates into quite the cocktail town. Here are some palate-pleasing drinks -- with recipes -- sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Armonk Youth Group's Support For Cancer Research Tops Week's News

The youth group from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church led a bake sale to raise money for biliary cancer research during the 2014 Frosty Day in Armonk, All About Armonk reports. Former North Castle Police Chief Geoffrey Harisch's lawsuit against the town and Town Administrator Joan Goldberg has been transferred from state court to federal court.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Business Council Of Westchester Seeks New Members For 2015

The White Plains-based Council connects over 1,000 businesses in the Lower Hudson Valley. Businesses can participate in over 80 different programs designed to support business growth.

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Road Rage Incident Among Calls To North Castle Police

A road rage incident with an erratic driver on Friday, Dec. 12, is among the calls that North Castle police responded to last week. A complainant reports observing a female patron in the Armonk Pharmacy who she believes was involved in a previous larceny at location and suspects that she may now be in the process of committing further illegal activity at 575 Main St. on Friday, Dec. 12. Officers dispatched to location.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Sony Pulls Movie; Armonk Will Have To Wait On 'Interview'

Westchester residents who had been planning to spend part of their Christmas Day watching the debut of the controversial movie, "The Interview," will have to wait. Sony Pictures announced late Wednesday that it has canceled the planned Dec. 25 release of the movie following a hacking attack and in the wake of threats against theaters that planned to show the movie.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Pace Launches Speaker Series On Hope, Healing, Resilience

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. Pace University's College of Health Professions launched a speaker series in November with a film screening and panel discussion on best practices to foster hope, healing and resilience over time in the face of trauma and loss. The event was hosted in partnership with Project Rebirth, an organization located at Pace that helps people recover from grief and trauma and develop resilience.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Chef At Armonk's Moderne Barn Shares His Potato Latke Recipe

Moderne Barn Chef Ethan Kostbar, who grew up in Israel, said he knows latkes are traditionally served with sour cream and fruit preserves. However, he enjoys making them with salmon gravlox for a modern twist.

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Armonk Bake Sale Supports Cancer Research

ARMONK, N.Y. The youth group from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church led a bake sale to raise money for biliary cancer research during the 2014 Frosty Day in Armonk, All About Armonk reports. The group gathered outside the church with a table full of holiday treats and encouraged parishioners to donate toward finding a cure for the disease, which affects a fellow parishioner, according to the report.

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Monday, December 15, 2014

Byram Hills Beats Brewster In Winter Basketball Classic

ARMONK, N.Y. Byram Hills freshman Skylar Sinon scored a game-high 19 points to help his team defeat Brewster 59-53 in the 2014 Byram Hills Winter Classic championship game on Dec. 6, reports the Northern Westchester Examiner . Sinon scored 13 first-half points leading Byram Hills to a 29-22 lead at halftime.

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Armonk Volunteers Sought To Help Students With 'SmartStart' In School

United Way of Westchester and Putnam and Volunteer New York! have joined forces to provide guidance to children through SmartStart, an initiative that addresses growing concerns for at-risk youth who are not fully engaged in school. The program, now in its fifth year, helps children excel in school by providing truancy intervention, academic support, tutoring, mentoring, and after-school programs.

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Closure Of Roads From Nor'easter Tops Week's News In Armonk

The heavy rain accompanying the Nor'easter that is sweeping through Westchester resulted in the closure of portions of the Bronx River Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester on Tuesday.

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Pace University Swimmers Named ECAC Rookie Of The Week

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. Pace University freshmen swimmers Robert O'Gorman and Madison Kiefer have been named ECAC Rookie of the Week for their efforts in the pool last week. O'Gorman earns this honor just days after he was named Northeast-10 Rookie of the Week.

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Armonk's Breezemont Seeks Rezoning For Expansion

Breezemont Day Camp, located off Cox Avenue, has requested a zoning change that could permit expansion of its facilities and force the North Castle Town Board to include parameters regulating camps into the municipality's code, according to a report by The Examiner. Breezemont has operated in town since 1932, before the town's zoning code was written, the report said.

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Deer Stuck In Fence Among North Castle Police Calls

A deer stuck in a fence at 6 Agnew Farm Road on Thursday, Dec. 4, was among the calls that North Castle police responded to last week. Complainant Thomasine Williford called headquarters reporting that she has been unable to contact an elderly friend of hers by the name of Phillip Wagner who resides at Meadow Hill Place on Thursday, Dec. 4. Williford stated that it is extremely unusual for someone not to answer phone calls at the residence as Wagner has a live-in health aide.

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North Castle Library Hosts Korean Cooking Demonstration

ARMONK, N.Y. The North Castle Library is hosting "Taste of Korean," a cooking demonstration of five Korean dishes from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 21.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Armonk

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Armonk and White Plains areas. Gas Track in White Plains on Central Park Avenue and Aqueduct Road has a gallon of regular gas for $2.89.

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Letter: Why I Became A Fireman

A family of five a husband and wife and their three sons who lost their home in a tragic fire. The answer: When these people needed help the most and their lives, health, and/or homes were at risk, they all received support from other neighbors, potentially like you, who serve as volunteer firefighters and EMTs at the Armonk Fire Department.

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'Taste of Korea' at North Castle Library

ARMONK, N.Y. The North Castle Library is hosting "Taste of Korean," a cooking demonstration of five Korean dishes from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 21.

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Armonk Chamber Proposes 'Shop Local' Banners For Downtown

Representatives of the Armonk Chamber of Commerce spoke to the North Castle Town Board on Wednesday about the idea, which calls for installing a series of banners that say "Shop Local" in the downtown area. Michael Levy, owner of Grand Lux Realty and a chamber board member, displayed a paper mock-up of a banner, which has blue text and a black background.

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Pace University Swimmer Robert O'Gorman Named NE-10 Rookie Of The Week

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. Pace University freshman Robert O'Gorman was named Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Week after claiming first place in three individual events this weekend. O'Gorman began his day in the 200-freestyle event where he touched first with a final time of 1:48.41.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Nor'easter Weakens In Armonk But Will Linger Through Thursday

The strongest winds and heaviest rains from the latest Nor'easter have moved on, but remnants of the storm will linger in Westchester County through Thursday. Skies will remain cloudy on Wednesday with an 80 percent chance of snow.

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Armonk Resident Runs For North Castle Fire Commissioner

Wallerstein is running for fire commissioner of North Castle Fire District 2. Voting will take place on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the fire house at 400 Bedford Road. "Being a volunteer in the fire department has been both humbling and extremely fulfilling," Wallerstein said.

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Armonk's Zero Otto Nove Reviewed In New York Times

ARMONK, N.Y. Armonk's Italian restaurant Zero Otto Nove received a Very Good rating in a Dec. 6 New York Times review . Owner Roberto Paciullo's latest venture, at 55 Old Route 22 in Armonk, offers southern Italian cuisine not typically available in Westchester, according to the report.

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Report Of Bad Gas In Armonk Service Station Among Police Calls

NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. A motorist's report of potentially bad gasoline at a Texaco station located at 360 Main St. was among the calls placed to North Castle police this past week. Numerous residents reported a power outage on Thursday, Nov. 27 in the area of Chestnut Ridge Road and Davis Drive.

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Armonk Resident's Spot In Ripley's Book Tops Week's News

Philip Romano, a 21-year-old from Armonk , is being featured in a new Ripley's Believe It or Not book for his 3.9 inch-long tongue, according to a report by LoHud.com. A new CrossFit gym has opened in Ossining just in time to work off those holiday pounds.

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Friday, December 5, 2014

Armonk Players Present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

ARMONK, N.Y. The Armonk Players are presenting William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" this month at the Whippoorwill Hall of the North Castle Public Library. Shakespeare's comedy, replete with confused lovers, mischievous fairies, eager-to-please mechanicals and a changeling is one of his most popular and widely performed plays.

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Armonk Resident Opens Ossining Gym

The Foundry Fitness Center at 104 Spring St. offers personal training, boot camp and kettle bell classes, along with hosting birthday parties and a health and wellness seminar series. The Center is run by Elwyn Hutter, an Armonk resident with deep business roots in the Ossining community , and Avery Katz of Yorktown; both are certified at multiple CrossFit levels.

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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Armonk's Frosty Day Celebration Includes Parade, Music, Arts, Crafts

The day's events culminated in a parade down Armonk's Main Street to Wampus Brook Park, where Frosty officially lit the park's Christmas tree.

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Suit Filed By Former North Castle Police Chief Tops Week's News In Armonk

Former North Castle Police Chief Geoffrey Harisch is suing Town Administrator Joan Goldberg, claiming she retaliated against him for bringing to her attention corruption in the Police Department. Harisch also names the town and the Town Board as co-defendants, accusing them of sweeping corruption under the rug.

http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/news/suit-filed-former-north-castle-police-chief-tops-weeks-news-armonk

Friday, November 28, 2014

Obamacare Enrollment Is Focus Of Armonk Talk

Open enrollment for health insurance plans offered under the Affordable Care Act was the focus of a recent discussion in Armonk. The speakers gathered at the North Castle Public Library earlier this month to discuss qualifications and initiatives.

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Northern Westchester Hospital Participates In Giving Tuesday On Dec. 2

Keeva Young-Wright, president of the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation, discusses ways to end the year by participating in various events on Giving Tuesday, an annual American holiday which allows patrons to give back to the community, which is set for Tuesday, Dec. 2, on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog. Like Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Giving Tuesday has been named an annual holiday, and Northern Westchester Hospital is giving back to the community and requesting the community's help to ensure state-of-the art technology and programs are available to patients who are in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

What's Open/Closed In Armonk On Thanksgiving

Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Armonk on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, a federal holiday. Metro-North will have additional trains running into and out of Grand Central Terminal before and after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Armonk Could See 4-8 Inches Of Snow Wednesday

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Westchester County residents could see between four and eight inches of snow Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, creating travel nightmares for those en route to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. The weather forecast calls for a mixture of rain and snow for Wednesday morning.

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Fraud Charges On Armonk-Based Assessor Tops Week's News

A 60-year-old Armonk-based assessor has been charged with two felony counts in the Town of Ossining related to an assessment fraud scheme. A Bedford man, Michael Hall, 26, is facing drug charges after Lewisboro and Westchester County Police reportedly found him in possession of 130 bags of heroin on Friday, Nov. 14, police officials said.

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Best Gas Prices In And Around Armonk

ARMONK, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Armonk and White Plains areas.

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Douglas Elliman Invites Community To Frosty Day Cupcake Event

Douglas Elliman's Armonk office invites the community to join them for cupcake decorating and photo booth fun from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 as part of the Annual Frosty Day Event in Armonk. Douglas Elliman in Armonk is at 402 Main St. Suite 1. More information about Frosty Day is online .

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Armonk-Based IBM's First Cloud Security Portfolio Tops Week's News

Armonk-based IBM announced the creation of the industry's first intelligent security portfolio for protecting people, data and applications in the cloud. The cost for holding North Castle's special election Nov, 13 on whether to adopt a ward system is expected to reach the $50,000 range, according to Town Clerk Anne Curran.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Byram Hills Schools Holding Charity Drives

ARMONK, N.Y. The Byram Hills Central School District in Armonk is holding two drives to help less fortunate children and teenagers during the holiday season. Members of the H.C. Crittenden Middle School VIP/LEO Club have placed gift donation boxes in the school's lobby.

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Logic Prep Of Armonk Collaborates On Latino U Benefit

Shirley Acevedo Buontempo with the Guerra family of White Plains. Daniel Guerra, left, is a Class of 2015 Latino U Scholar.

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North Castle Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Ward System Proposal

More than 85 percent of voters voted no to the ward referendum, 2,286 votes to 399 votes, according to unofficial results from the Town of North Castle. Under the ward system, council members would have been elected based on geographic districts.

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Hickory And Tweed Owner Named Citizen Of The Year In Armonk

Beitzel, a Mount Kisco resident who grew up in Chappaqua, was recently honored by the Armonk Chamber of Commerce as its Citizen of the Year. Beitzel has been the owner of Hickory and Tweed, which sells ski and bicycle equipment, for 29 years.

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Putnam Hospital Center In Carmel Hosts Women's Health Symposium

A Women's Health Symposium will be held at Putnam Hospital Center with doctors affiliated with Mount Kisco Medical Group on Saturday, Nov. 15. The symposium runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held at the Michael T. Weber Auditorium. The event is free, but guests are asked to RSVP to 845-940-1911.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

North Castle Voters Will Decide On Ward Referendum

North Castle will hold a special election on Thursday, Nov. 13, for a referendum on whether to switch the Town Board's council seats to a ward system. Currently, council members are elected on a town-wide, at-large basis.

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The Armonk Players Presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

The Armonk Players will present a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare on various dates throughout December in Whippoorwill Hall. The Armonk Players have retained the exquisite beauty and delightful humor of the Bard's words and story while steering this production in a new and imaginative direction.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Banksville's Turkey Jamboree Offers Family Fun Nov. 23

ARMONK, N.Y. Banksville's Turkey Jamboree brings family fun featuring food, games, raffles and prizes to the community on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. Hosted by the Banksville Independent Fire Company Inc. and the Banksville Community House Inc., the event will take place at the Banksville Independent Fire Company at 33 Bedford-Banksville Road, Banksville. Banksville's Turkey Jamboree goes back decades, and profits are equally divided to help both organizations, which provide services that benefit the people in Banksville and the surrounding area.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Armonk-Based IBM Predicts Mobile Holiday Shopping Boom

Predictions are based on historical and real-time trend data analyzed across hundreds of U.S. retail websites. The resulting online shopping insight is based on data from IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark which, in its seventh year of holiday reporting, tracks more than 370 performance indicators.

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Brynwood Review Continues After North Castle Town Board Vote

The North Castle Town Board has allowed the environmental review of proposed housing at Armonk's Brynwood Golf & Country Club to continue by voting to accept a key document. The document is called a Preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement and was recently submitted on behalf of the property's owner, Brynwood Partners LLC. The statement includes a revised proposal, with the number of housing units cut from 88 to 80. The revised plan, in turn, has changes including a proposal to paying the difference between what condos will be taxed and what would be paid if the units were single-family homes.

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Pace University Presents Panel Event That Focuses On Hope, Healing

Pace University's College of Health Professions is holding a speaker series that focuses on the best practices to foster hope, healing and resilience over time during trauma and loss at "A Conversation with Project Rebirth" on the university's New York City campus on Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. Pace University's New York City campus is at 1 Pace Plaza, Bianco Room, entrance at 3 Spruce St., across from City Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.; program starts at 6 p.m. A reception will follow.

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Armonk-Based IBM Unveils First Cloud Security Portfolio For Businesses

Armonk-based IBM announced the creation of the industry's first intelligent security portfolio for protecting people, data and applications in the cloud. IBM's new cloud security tools use proven analytics to give companies a clear line of sight into the security status of their entire business - from private data centers, to the cloud - even to an individual employee's mobile device.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Acquisition Of 73-Acre Site In Armonk Tops Week's News

Mianus River Gorge will acquire a 73-acre parcel in North Castle for $2.8 million, according to Rod Christie, the preserve's executive director. The purchase is expected to close in the coming months.

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Pace Athletics Accepting Nominations For Hall Of Fame Class Of 2015

The Pace University Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations to be considered for induction into the Pace Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2015. The Pace Athletics department inducted four individuals into the Hall of Fame Class of 2014.

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Polar Vortex Returns Next Week, But Armonk Should Be Spared

The much maligned "Polar Vortex" will once again drop into the United States in the coming week, creating frigid temperatures and likely some record-low temperatures and wind chills for this time of year. The arctic blast is expected to dip into the northern plains and Great Lakes regions beginning on Sunday, Nov. 9 and last until Friday, Nov. 14. Some areas of the country could see temperatures dip into the single digits, AccuWeather reported.

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Friday, November 7, 2014

Brynwood Cuts Housing For Revised Armonk Proposal

Mark Weingarten, an attorney for owner Brynwood Partners LLC, gave an overview of the changes at the North Castle Town Board's meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The housing changes include a cut in the units to 80, down from 88 in a previous iteration. The new unit mix includes 63 condos that would be market rate, 10 "Golf Cottages" that would be taxed like single-family homes and seven affordable housing units.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Mezzancello Pulls Ahead In Updated North Castle Election Tally

An updated tally of unofficial results puts Republican challenger Guy Mezzancello ahead of Democratic incumbent Jos Berra in the special election for a North Castle Town Board seat. The unofficial results, which are from the Westchester County Board of Elections, give Mezzancello a 17-vote lead.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Pace University Football Honors 10 Seniors In Pregame Ceremony

The Pace University football team honored its 10 seniors in a pregame ceremony, recognizing them for the contribution to Pace athletics and the football program. The Setters lost their final home game of the season 40-0 to the New Haven Chargers in the Northeast-10 Conference action.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Armonk's Byram Hills HS Students Indcuted Into Cum Laude Society

ARMONK, N.Y. At an induction ceremony, the 21 new members of the Byram Hills High School Cum Laude Society were urged to develop their leadership skills and remember that "good failures" can contribute to success. The seniors inducted on Tuesday, Oct. 28, into the prestigious society, which honors high scholastic achievement in secondary schools, were also congratulated for their accomplishments before an audience filled with beaming parents, teachers and friends.

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Armonk-Based IBM Partners With Twitter

Twitter and Armonk-based IBM have announced a landmark partnership that will help transform how businesses and institutions understand their customers, markets and trends and inform every business decision. The alliance brings together Twitter data that distinctively represents the public pulse of the planet with IBM's industry-leading cloud-based analytics, customer engagement platforms and consulting services.

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Monday, November 3, 2014

Two Vie For North Castle Board Seat In Special Election

One candidate is incumbent Jos Berra, who has the Democratic, Independence and Conservative lines. Berra was appointed to the seat after it became vacant when MIchael Schiliro becoming town supervisor.

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First Step in Treating Early Stage Breast Cancer

The first step in treating early stage breast cancer usually involves surgical removal of the tumor, and assessment of the axillary lymph nodes on the side of the tumor. Breast conservation surgery removes only the cancerous area and a small amount of surrounding normal tissue.

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Honor For Armonk's IBM Tops Week's News

IBM announced Forrester Research Inc. recognized its business analytics & strategy consulting practice as a leader in business intelligence services and placed it among vendors who have the industry's most mature, broad and global analytics services. The northbound Merritt Parkway and northbound Hutchinson River Parkway on the Connecticut-New York border reopened early Tuesday evening after being closed for nearly eight hours when a tractor-trailer truck slammed into a bridge and caught fire.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Weekly Poll: Political '14

Rob Astorino froze or reduced county property taxes every year he has served as county executive. Andrew Cuomo raised town and school property taxes every year in Westchester through costly state mandates.

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Forecasters Clash On Armonk Winter Weather Outlook

Two weather services are providing vastly different long-range forecasts for this winter in Westchester County and throughout the Northeast. NOAA did say it believes there is potential for above average precipitation all along the Eastern Seaboard, but didn't provide any snowfall totals because of the large variance that occurs with storm tracks and strength of storms.

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Armonk Gas Stations Look To Avoid Sandy-Like Shortages

A new state law will help prevent long lines at gas stations in the event of a natural disaster like Superstorm Sandy, according to News 12 Westchester.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

North Castle Takes Action Against 'Zombie' Homes

NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. The Town Board recently took action toward alleviating the problem of abandoned or "zombie" homes in the community, according to All About Armonk.

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IBM In Armonk Named A Leader In Business Intelligence

ARMONK, N.Y. IBM announced Forrester Research Inc. recognized its Business Analytics & Strategy consulting practice as a leader in business intelligence services and placed it among vendors who have the industry's most mature, broad and global analytics services. Forrester also noted that "IBM maintains a breadth and depth of expertise few providers can match."

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Weekly Poll: Political '14

Governor Cuomo siphoned $37.5 million earmarked for Hurricane Sandy victims through a special waiver so he could use the money on instate TV ads. Two years after Hurricane Sandy, hundreds of families still remain out of their homes.

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Mount Kisco Medical Group Plans Breast Cancer Symposium

The symposium starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders Conference Room. The office is at 110 South Bedford Road in Mount Kisco.

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Armonk-Based IBM Works To Help Stop Spread Of Ebola

The initiatives include a citizen engagement and analytics system in Sierra Leone that enables communities affected by Ebola to communicate their issues and concerns directly to the government; a donation of IBM Connections technology in Nigeria to strengthen the Lagos State Government's preparedness for future disease outbreaks and a global platform for sharing Ebola-related open data. The efforts combine expertise from IBM's global network of research labs with the company's years of experience in humanitarian disaster response by applying mobile technology, data analytics and cloud computing to help governments and relief agencies as they seek to contain the deadly disease.

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Appointment Of Special Counsel For Ward Vote Tops Week's News In Armonk

The North Castle Town Board wants to make sure it has everything in place ahead of November's special election. The board approved hiring Gerard Terry, a Long Island-based lawyer, to serve as special counsel for North Castle's ward referendum on Nov. 13. IBM Corp. and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania have partnered to deliver a two-week executive education course geared toward chief marketing officers and chief customer officers.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Best Gas Prices In And Around Armonk

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the White Plains and Armonk area.

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From Salerno To Armonk Via The Bronx: Zero Otto Nove Has Many Influences

When it comes to running his restaurants, Roberto Paciullo likes to stay "hands-on," both virtually and literally. He runs down to Manhattan, up to the Bronx, then further up to Armonk, where his latest venture, Zero Otto Nove , opened just three months ago.

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

North Castle Names Special Counsel For Ward Vote

The North Castle Town Board wants to make sure it has everything in place ahead of next month's special election. The board approved hiring Gerard Terry, a Long Island-based lawyer, to serve as special counsel for North Castle's ward referendum on Nov. 13. Terry is legal counsel for the Nassau County Board of Elections and served as special counsel for Hempstead when it considered a ward system.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Armonk-Based IBM And Ivy League College Join Forces To Educate Executives

ARMONK, N.Y. IBM Corp. and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania have partnered to deliver a two-week executive education course geared toward chief marketing officers and chief customer officers Up to 48 CMOs, CCOs and people in similar leadership positions can participate in the course, titled "The CMO Advantage: Evolving Beyond the Digital Revolution." Applications are being accepted now at ibm.biz/WhartonCMO .

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Pace University Athletics, WFAS Radio Renew Two-Year Deal

Pace University Athletics and WFAS have agreed to a two year extension of their agreement for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years. WFAS will broadcast all home football games for the 2015 season as well as all home men's and women's basketball games for the upcoming 2014-15 season and all Northeast-10 Conference doubleheaders for the 2015-16 season.

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Paint The Windows Of Stores In Armonk At Byram Hills PTA Event

Byram Hills PTA calls students in kindergarten through fifth-grade to participate in its window painting event on Saturday, Oct. 25. Space is limited and will be filled in the order in which registration forms are completed. The registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 20. To register, visit www.bhptsa.org.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Northern Westchester Hospital Honors Armonk's Martocci At Annual Gala

Shortly after moving to Northern Westchester with his family, Gino Martocci who will be honored at the hospital's annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 1, had a pleasant surprise when he ended up in the emergency room at Northern Westchester Hospital. "I had just moved up from New York City.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

North Castle Ward Vote Scheduled For Nov. 13 After County Board's Rejection

The Wednesday night decision followed an Oct. 9 letter from the Westchester County Board of Elections that rejected including the referendum on the Nov. 4 general election ballot because the referendum is not taking place in an odd-numbered year. Regular town government elections are held in odd years in New York state.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Armonk's New Winter Forecast Provides Polar Vortex Details

The most recent long-range winter forecast from Accuweather suggests residents of Westchester should get prepared for another bout with the polar vortex. Experts say they don't expect the extreme cold to be as persistent as last year, but that residents should expect to see cooler air start to come in around November with the bone-chilling bursts holding off until January and February, Accuweather said.

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Weekly Poll: Political '14

Governor Cuomo refuses to hold a one-on-one televised debate with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. Friends of Rob Astorino is proud to support community news & The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Weekly Poll: Political '14

County Executive Rob Astorino has called on the Federal Aviation Administration to halt flights from Ebola stricken nations to New York airports until proper screening protocols are in place. Friends of Rob Astorino is proud to support community news & The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Scrutiny Of Armonk Ward System Proposal Tops Week's News

The pros and cons of two referendums that would change the composition and size of the North Castle Town Board were discussed at a forum on Monday night at American Legion Hall.

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Friday, October 10, 2014

Best Gas Prices In The Armonk Area

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the White Plains and Armonk area. According to gasbuddy.com , the lowest gas price was found in White Plains at Gulf on Hamilton Avenue and Cottage Place for $3.45.

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Selling Your House In 3 Easy Sessions

Baby-boomers, empty-nesters, active adults: Thinking about down-sizing?? Vickie Jimpson-Fludd, a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with the Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Briarcliff Manor office is offering a series of Real Estate workshops . The workshops will be held in at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center 1974 Commerce St. Rm 209 in Yorktown and the Pleasantville Recreation Center 48 Marble Ave. Pleasantville .

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Armonk Among America's Most Expensive Zip Codes

Purchase was the most expensive zip code in Westchester with a median asking price for condominiums and starter homes of just over $2.3 million, Forbes said. Purchase was ranked 74th overall.

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North Castle ARB Member Resigns Over Gazebo Work Proposals

Ljubisa Jovasevic abruptly resigned from his seat on the North Castle Architectural Review Board amid his frustration with the Town Board's consideration of a competing proposal for work on the rebuilding of Armonk's Wampus Brook Park gazebo, a Wednesday meeting video shows. An architect, Jovasevic expressed concern at the Town Board meeting over a vote in favor of Sullivan Architecture, PC, citing a higher cost than his proposal and a Sept.

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Chappaqua, Armonk Chambers Team Up For Baseball-Themed Workshop

Local Chambers of Commerce will be hosting their own business "World Series" on Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Club Fit on 584 N. State Road in Briarcliff Manor. The Chappaqua-Millwood and Armonk Chambers of Commerce are teaming-up to run a unique baseball-themed business mixer and workshop, before the World Series.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Meals On Wheels Of Rockland Honors Rand Realty

On Sunday, September 28, Meals on Wheels of Rockland honored Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, along with Kevin Mahoney of Merrill Lynch, at their Harvest Moon Grand Reception, which will took place at Norwood, NJ's Colonial Inn. "Rand Realty is very thankful to be honored by this wonderful and giving organization that has been serving Rockland County for 40 years," said Joseph W. Rand, Managing Partner and General Counsel of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty.

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Monday, October 6, 2014

North Castle Organization Hosts Ward Referendum Forum

Voters in North Castle will get a chance to learn more about a referendum to change their government to a ward system Monday night, Oct. 6. Concerned Citizens of North Castle will host a forum at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall at 35 Bedford Road in Armonk. The event will be moderated by Joe Lombardi, Daily Voice's director of media initiatives.

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Tailgating Gets Armonk Man's BMW Impounded In Harrison

A tailgating arrest on Wednesday, Oct. 1, led police to discover another violation that resulted in an Armonk man losing his red BMW to an impound lot. Harrison police said that Nick G. DeClemente, 37, of 68 N. Greenwich Road, Armonk, was spotted tailgating while traveling east in the 2100 block of Westchester Avenue near Kenilworth Road about 2:15 p.m. A routine computer check found that DeClemente's driving privileges were suspended in New York state.

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Finding Body Of Missing Armonk Man Tops Week's News

The body found in Chappaqua's Glazier Park was confirmed as that of Armonk resident Miles Applebaum , who had been missing since Monday. The North Castle Town Board unanimously voted not to refer a complaint about Town Clerk Anne Curran to the local Board of Ethics.

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Friday, October 3, 2014

North Castle Voters Will Decide On Ward System Referendum

Voters will get to decide in November whether to switch the election of North Castle council members from at-large to a ward system, along with whether to add two more Town Board seats. The proposals, which come from North White Plains resident Tony Futia, call for having the Town Board's council seats to be elected in geographical districts instead of getting votes from across the town.

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Best Gas Price In Armonk

According to gasbuddy.com , only one low gas price was spotted in Armonk. The Armonk Garage on Main Street near Bedford Road has gasoline for $4.19 per gallon.

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Linda DiFiore, 73, Of Armonk, Retired From North Castle Building Department

DiFiore is survived by her husband, Bob DiFiore; children, Michael of Brewster, Bobby "Diz" of Armonk and Marc of Harrison; four grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Stacey and Deborah ; many cousins; nieces, nephews; and friends.

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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Nation's Best Ranked Art Show In Armonk Tops Week's News

Media of all kinds were represented, including oils/acrylics, glass, photography sculpture, and jewelry at the annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show held Saturday at Westchester Business Park in Armonk. Jennifer Czarniecki, a Mohegan Lake resident who was crowned Mrs. Westchester in January, was arrested and charged with stealing from the group home where she worked, according to Investigator John Rodriguez of the New York State Police.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Best Gas Prices in the Armonk Area

ARMONK, N.Y. Before you head out this weekend, find out where to find the best gas prices in Armonk and its surrounding areas.

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Armonk Business Helps Raise Money To Benefit Path To College Program

Michael Lehrer, president and chief executive officer, of Home Green Advantage, contributed a 50-foot putting green to the 5th annual 19th Hole on the Park fundraiser that benefits The First Tee of Metropolitan New York's Path to College Program. Armonk-based Home Green Advantage has been providing the putting green for the past several years, allowing party-goers to challenge one another and themselves to see who can make the hole-in-one.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Pace University Faculty Transport Sheep To New Environmental Center Complex

James Eyring, the assistant director of Pace University's Environmental Center, herded sheep and goats from the old barn to the new barn which has been erected as part of the new Environmental Center complex, a major component of the Master Plan for Pace's Pleasantville campus. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Good Winter Forecast For Armonk Tops Week's News

Despite several reports of doom and gloom about the upcoming winter, the National Weather Service is forecasting average temperatures and average precipitation for the season. The New York State Department of Health is advising parents and health care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a serious respiratory illness known as enterovirus EV-D68, which has now been confirmed in more than a dozen children in New York State.

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Armonk Group Hosts Puttin' On The Dog Event On Sunday

GREENWICH, Conn., -- Dogs will be taking center stage at the 27th Annual Puttin' On The Dog event Sunday in Greenwich. The event has become popular with dog owners who have pooches that would never win awards at the Westminster Dog Show but can win blue ribbons at one of the many fun contests at the event, said Allyson Halm, president of the nonprofit Adopt-A-Dog group.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Douglas Elliman Office Invites Children To Be Artists At Armonk Art Show

Families are invited to create a masterpiece at Douglas Elliman Office as part of the Armonk Outdoor Show beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept.

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Armonk's Heavenly Productions Delivers School Supplies

The first outreach was Friday, Sept. 5, to Public School 20 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, and volunteers delivered more than 1,100 backpacks and school supplies, library books, sanitizer hand soap, facial tissues and other supplies to help the school and especially the children in need.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

North Castle Town Board Rezones Armonk Parcel

The North Castle Town Board voted to rezone a half-acre parcel to help advance a proposal for an affordable housing site on Wednesday, Sept. 10, according to theexaminernews.com.

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Launch Of Armonk Company's Home- Disinfecting Product Tops Week's News

Lee Antimicrobial Solutions, an Armonk-based company, has released a disinfecting product that uses its patented Dilute Hydrogen Peroxide technology for home use. A new group of six Westchester towns have been labeled exclusionary in a new report by the federal monitor overseeing the county's affordable housing settlement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development .

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Armonk Company Launches New Home Disinfection System

ARMONK, N.Y. Lee Antimicrobial Solutions, an Armonk-based company, has released a disinfecting product that uses its patented Dilute Hydrogen Peroxide technology for home use. The company's Evrest device releases DHP into the air to combat mold, bacteria, viruses, microbes and offensive odors from a variety of sources including cigarette smoke, mildew, garbage and pets, according to a press release.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The Armonk Players Present 'Mixed Messages'

The performance will be held at Whippoorwill Hall, 19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk . Join the players for a reception after the play and the opportunity to voice opinions in a discussion with the actors, director and Spivack.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Armonk's Annual Cider And Donut Festival Comes To Wampus Brook Park

Armonk's annual Cider and Donut Festival will be at Wampus Brook Park on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, prizes, food and family fun.

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Former Assemblyman Castelli Running In GOP Primary For State Senate

Castelli, who served as assemblyman for almost three years, is hoping to become state senator in the 40th district, replacing Greg Ball, who is not running for re-election. Castelli is running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept.

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Return Of Dog That Escaped From SPCA Tops Week's News In Armonk

The dangerous dog that escaped from the SPCA of Westchester in Briarcliff was located by a police patrol unit Wednesday and returned to the SPCA, Westchester Police said A 15-year-old Pleasantville girl who drove a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban that overturned and killed three boys in Lake Ariel in Bucks County, Pa., is facing criminal charges, according to LoHud.com.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

Heavy Rain Expected In Armonk On Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms will likely make for a soggy start to the weekend for Westchester County, according to the National Weather Service. Showers will become more likely after noon on Saturday with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 87 degrees.

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DeCicco's In Armonk Plans Beer Tasting With California Brewer

DeCicco's in Armonk will welcome Patrick Rue and 20 of his award-winning beers from "The Bruery" for a beer tasting from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. After graduating law school in 2008, Patrick Rue set out to redefine what "beer" is by opening his dream, "The Bruery."

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Pace University Football Announces Its Captains For 2014 Season

This season captains will be seniors Brian Beeker and Blair Wynn along with juniors Tyler Owens and Justin Mills. Beeker was quarterback and wide receiver in 11 games last season for the Setters.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Pace University Releases Women's Soccer Promotional Schedule

Youth Soccer Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, as Pace takes on Merrimack at 3:30 p.m. There will be a halftime game featuring girls' teams from local youth soccer clubs and the participants will also be invited to serve as honorary ball girls during the game.

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Friday, August 15, 2014

Armonk Will See Sunny Start, Showery End To Weekend

Sunny skies and mild temperatures will get the weekend off to a good start in Westchester County before showers dampen the mood on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

The Bristal At Armonk Announces New Appointments

The Bristal at Armonk, the new assisted living community that offers memory care support as well as enhanced levels of care, has announced the appointments of Ellen Gray as director of community relations and Toni Schmidt as director of recreation.

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Sunday, August 10, 2014

New Appointments At Bristal In Armonk Tops Week's News

The Bristal at Armonk, the new assisted living community that offers memory care support as well as enhanced levels of care, has announced the appointments of Juan Adrover as dining room manager, Clement Walsh as housekeeping supervisor and Jessica Oliveras as administrative assistant.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Dorothy Ann Johnson, 88, Longtime Armonk Resident

Johnson is survived by her husband, Frank Johnson; children, Karen Johnson of Armonk, Pat Mercier of Enfield, Conn.; sisters, Kathleen Patrie of Brewster and Helen Bloom of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews.

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Afternoon, Evening Thunderstorms Could Hit Armonk Wednesday

Temperatures will reach the mid 80s on Wednesday with a chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Monday, July 28, 2014

More Severe Storms Are Possible In Armonk Monday Afternoon

The possibility for severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon has prompted the National Weather Service to issued a hazardous weather outlook for Westchester County throughout the evening.

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Armonk, Banksville Firefighters March In Bedford Parade

Pictured are Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick with Bedford firefighters. They are 2nd Assistant Chief Shawn Carmody , Chief Peter Aquilino and 1st Assistant Chief Pete Lazaro .

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Armonk Brothers Design Device That Could Revolutionize CPR

ARMONK, N.Y. Two brothers from Armonk could change forever the way people administer CPR with a patented device they created for less than $150, reports Lohud.com .

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Congenital Heart Defect Screening In Newborns Discussed By NWH Experts

NICU nurse Anna Lane recently gave a presentation on the topic of critical congenital heart defect screening in newborns at the 28th Annual New York State Perinatal Association Perinatal Conference in Albany, N.Y. Dr. Rick Stafford, director of neonatology at Northern Westchester Hospital, discusses the newly required pulse oximetry newborn ... (more)

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

North Castle Groups Want Historic Home Fixed At Current Site

Two local groups have recommended that the Elijah Miller House, which served as a headquarters for George Washington during the Revolutionary War, be repaired at its current site in North White Plains.

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Sen. Latimer Launches Re-Election Bid For 37th District

State Sen. George Latimer formally launched his re-election campaign for the 37th Senate District at an annual summer picnic in his home community of Rye on Sunday, July 20. "Over an extended period of time, I've put partisan politics aside in the interest of getting real results that our constituents demand of us and I've done that at every level ... (more)

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Owner Reluctantly Ready To Part With Family's Long-Time Putnam Home

KENT, N.Y. Richard Light realizes it is time to sell the Kent home that has been owned by members of his family for the last 99 years.

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Fencing Honors For Armonk Siblings Tops Week's News

Two Armonk siblings Zachary "Zach" Binder and Sylvie Binder excelled at this year's USA National Fencing Championships and North American Cup held recently in Columbus, Ohio.

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NWH Works With NY State ACOG To Reduce Pregnancy, Childbirth Complications

To save the lives of women faced with severe complications related to childbirth and pregnancy, Northern Westchester Hospital has announced its collaboration with the New York State District of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on the Safe Motherhood Initiative .

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Local Brokers Attend Reception At The Bristal At Armonk

More than 70 residential real estate brokers from throughout Northern Westchester were on hand for a reception at The Bristal at Armonk, a new assisted living community located at 90 Business Park Drive in Armonk.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

NWH Receives Achievement Award From American Heart Association

Northern Westchester Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/Amercian Stroke Association.

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Armonk Siblings Zachary, Sylvie Binder Win Fencing Honors

Two Armonk siblings Zachary "Zach" Binder and Sylvie Binder excelled at this year's USA National Fencing Championships and North American Cup held recently in Columbus, Ohio.

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Armonk-Based IBM's $3 Billion Plan Tops News Last Week

Armonk-based IBM announced it will invest $3 billion over the next five years to help develop smaller, more powerful processors to push computer technology forward, according to CNET.com.

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Armonk's Michael Gagliardi Wins FASNY Scholarship

Michael Gagliardi, an Armonk resident and Byram Hills High School graduate, has received the Firemen's Association of the State of New York Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship award.

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Armonk May See More Summer Thunderstorms

Gary Lessor, assistant to the director of meteorological studies and the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University said that the brief storms on Monday night, July 7, were caused by a cold front coming from Western New York and Pennsylvania, which rapidly lost atmospheric support as it moved into the area.

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Westchester Medical Center Plastic Surgeon Discusses Dog Bites, Children

Children are the most common victims of dog bites in the United States, according to the national Centers Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Westchester Medical Center Plastic Surgeon Speaks Dog Bites, Children

Children are the most common victims of dog bites in the United States, according to the national Centers Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Armonk Gazebo Roof Collapse Announced By Town Administrator

The collapse was announced by North Castle Town Administrator Joan Goldberg at the Town Board's June 25 meeting when discussion came up about a proposed change order for renovation work on the structure.

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Town Administrator Reports Armonk Gazebo Roof Collapse

The collapse was announced by North Castle Town Administrator Joan Goldberg at the Town Board's June 25 meeting when discussion came up about a proposed change order for renovation work on the structure.

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Patricia MacLea Coombs, Armonk Resident, 78

She was born April 16,1936, in Bronxville, the daughter of Robert Kenneth MacLea and Jane Emerson MacLea.

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Patricia Coombs, 78, Of Armonk, Aide At HC Crittenden Middle School

Coombs was born April 16, 1936, in Bronxville, she was the daughter of Robert Kenneth and Jane Emerson MacLea.

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Agent At Houlihan Lawrence In Armonk Named Top Real Estate Professional

Five agents from Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate firm serving New York City's northern suburbs, have been named among America's top real estate sales professionals on this year's Real Trends/The Wall Street Journal "Top Thousand" a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually by the two respected publications.

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NWH Dietitian Stresses Importance Of Teaching Kids To Eat Healthy For Life

Northern Westchester Hospital dietitian Elisa Bremner provides tips for parents to help children make healthy food choices on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Friday, June 27, 2014

Northern Westchester Hospital Receives Best Practice Award From NYONEL

Northern Westchester Hospital has announced that it received the Best Practice Award from the New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders The award was given for the Northern Metropolitan Region for the Implementing a Single Plan of Care, Teamwork & Communication initiative.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Armonk Chamber's Proposal For North Castle Arts Council Tops Week's News

A fired Fox Lane High School English teacher who wondered about government-involved conspiracies is suing to overturn a hearing officer's disciplinary ruling that triggered his dismissal.

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Friday, June 20, 2014

Armonk-Based IBM Makes Cloud Computing Easier

ARMONK, N.Y. IBM is speeding up its implementation of new technological advancements for cloud computing in order to help companies respond to market changes faster and to integrate their already-existing setup, the company announced in a June 10 press release.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Armonk Chamber Proposes North Castle Arts Council

The Armonk Chamber of Commerce proposed the creation of a North Castle Arts Council during a meeting on Wednesday, June 11. The objective of the council would be to coordinate among performing arts groups in North Castle because, in addition to The Small Town Theatre, there are the Armonk Players, Standing Ovations Studios, Theatre Arts Workshop ... (more)

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Small Town Theater Hosts Summer Concerts In Armonk

ARMONK, N.Y. The Small Town Theatre Company will produce a series of free open air concerts this summer at the Wampus Brook Park in Armonk.

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Monday, June 16, 2014

North Castle Library Director Scott Jarzombek Resigns

North Castle Library Director Scott Jarzombek announced on Friday, June 6, that he would be stepping down from his position, according to All About Armonk.

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Northern Westchester Hospital's Pediatric Department To Unveil Family Room

Northern Westchester Hospital's pediatric department will be unveiling a new family room with artwork created by Fox Lane Middle School on Tuesday, June 17. The new family room will be designed with new furniture, television, touch wall, DVD player, bookcases/books, toys and art.

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Yoga Superstar Matthew Sanford To VisitArmonk

Noted yoga teacher and author Matthew Sanford will discuss his memoir at Equinox in Armonk on Tuesday, June 17, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sanford's memoir, "Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence," discusses how he uses yoga practice to address the short and long-term effects of traumatic loss and disability.

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Friday, June 13, 2014

Armonk Warriors Football Preseason Events

ARMONK, N.Y. Preseason practice sessions for the Armonk Warriors will be held Sunday, June 15 and Sunday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Low-Flying Helicopter Over Armonk Square Tops News This Week

A red helicopter was spotted flying considerably low over downtown Armonk on Monday, June 2. The helicopter could be observed circling repeatedly above the Armonk Square retail complex.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Armonk Residents Graduate From Quinnipiac University

Five Armonk residents graduated and were awarded degrees at the 83rd undergraduate commencement at Quinnipiac University in Hamden Conn., on Sunday, May 18:

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Armonk Players To Present 'Play On!'

The Armonk Players have several performances of "Play On!" scheduled for six days at the North Castle Public Library's Whippoorwill Hall.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Pawling Home Combines Old World Charm With Modern Conveniences

PAWLING, N.Y. A Dutchess County home built by an early Hudson Valley settler recently hit the market in the Quaker Hill section of Pawling, N.Y. And despite its age, the 267-year-old, four-bedroom listing has all the conveniences of modern living.

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Armonk Will See Heavy Rain, Storms Thursday Morning

An inch of rain could fall on Westchester County with a strong storm expected to start overnight and lasting into the Thursday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.

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Armonk Residents Urged To Prepare With Hurricane Season Under Way

Hurricane season officially began on June 1, and with Sandy and Irene still fresh in the memories of many locals, the government is advising Westchester to prepare for potential natural disasters.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Fol De Rol Festival Marks 40th Year At Wampus Brook Park In Armonk

The Armonk Lions Club will be hosting its annual Fol de Rol at Wampus Brook Park beginning Thursday, June 5 until Sunday, June 8. A schedule of dates and times is as follows: Thursday, June 5, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 6, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Games, carnival rides, food, craft ... (more)

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Armonk Tennis Player Invited To New England Prep School Tournament

Alec Roslin of Armonk, The Harvey School's No. 1 singles player, was awarded a bid Thursday to compete in the New England Prep School Invitational Tennis Tournament this weekend.

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Friday, May 23, 2014

Armonk's Weekend Will Start Wet, Then Turn Sunny For Memorial Day

The holiday weekend will get off to a damp start in Westchester County, but the unofficial start to summer will be filled with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s for Memorial Day, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

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Briarcliff Woman Named Manager of Coldwell Banker In Bedford

Zeolla will be responsible for the oversight of about 30 real estate salespeople serving Bedford, Armonk, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, North Salem and South Salem.

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What's Closed On Memorial Day In Armonk

Memorial Day is a federal holiday and local government and other municipal buildings, including government offices in Armonk and North Castle, are closed Monday, May 26.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

"Stayin' Alive" 5K Fun Run Set For North Castle

The North Castle community will remember the bravery of the town's responders with a fitness event called Stayin' Alive 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, May 31, at 8 a.m. at the Windmill Club at 10 Maple Way.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Northern Westchester Hospital Set To Celebrate Survivorship Day

Northern Westchester Hospital will be hosting its second annual Survivorship Day - A Celebration Of Life, in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Armonk's Crittenden Middle School Teaches Students To Give Back

Faculty and staff at the school recently held special programs to teach the idea of "one person even a middle school student can make a difference," according to a press release.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Gun Safety Groups Advocate For More Legislation At Armonk Meeting

Groups pushing for more gun safety legislation in New York held a special meeting in Armonk on Wednesday, May 14. New Yorkers Against Gun Violence along with the Million Mom March and Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America hosted "Kids and Gun Safety" at the North Castle Library.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Explore Pound Ridge, NY With Me

Did you know that the town of Pound Ridge, NY is the only town in Westchester County with no streetlights or stoplights? Less than 5,000 people live in Pound Ridge.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Bristal At Armonk Names Di Siervi Executive Director

The Bristal at Armonk, the new assisted living community that offers memory care support as well as enhanced levels of care, has announced the appointment of Emilio Di Siervi as executive director.

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Junior League Of Northern Westchester Hosts Kids In The Kitchen

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester recently took part in the Junior League Of Northern Westchester's Kids in the Kitchen event that focused on healthy living.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Adopt A Dog To Host Rummage For Rescue In Armonk

Greenwich-based Adopt-A-Dog will host its second annual Rummage For Rescue Tag Sale on Saturday, May 10, in Armonk.

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Pace Announces NYC Commencements, Award Recipients

The New York City undergraduate commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m., at The Theater in Madison Square Garden.

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Psychiatrist, Pianist Kogan Explores Gershwin At Caramoor Center

Harvard University-educated psychiatrist and concert pianist Dr. Richard Kogan will give a lecture and concert on the great American composer George Gershwin on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts.

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Five Secrets to Lowering Your Property Taxes

Raise your hand if you are feeling burdened by your property taxes In Westchester County, almost every property owner is raising both of their hands, and their feet in answer to that question! Why? Well, because we are #1.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Restoration Of Iconic Armonk Eagle Tops News This Week

North Castle officials and the Engel Burman Group, developers of the Bristal, a new 140-unit assisted living community in Armonk, gathered Monday to celebrate the restoration of the Armonk Eagle .

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Friday, May 2, 2014

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

4 Fawn Lane Is The Armonk Daily Voice House Of The Week

There will be an interactive discussion for healthcare professionals between panelists and audience members at Northern Westchester Hospital's annual sports medicine and athletic ...

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Northern Westchester Hospital Among Attendees At Career Fair In Yorktown

Northern Westchester Hospital's Elisa Bremner, RD and Ellen Muetener, Director of Volunteers, represented the hospital at the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Career Fair in Yorktown Heights on Tuesday.

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Mount Kisco Medical Group To Host Education Seminar On Skin Cancer

Mount Kisco Medical Group will be hosting a community-education seminar, "Skin Cancer Symposium" to educate the public on topics of prevention, diagnosis and treatment on Monday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. The seminar will be held on the third floor in the Founders Conference Room at the Mount Kisco office located at 110 South Bedford Road in Mount Kisco.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

Armonk Eagle Flies High Again

North Castle officials and the Engel Burman Group, developers of the Bristal, a new 140-unit assisted living community in Armonk, gathered Monday to celebrate the restoration of the Armonk Eagle.

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Armonk Resident Troubled By Conflict Between Russia, Ukraine

HARRISON, N.Y. Ukraine's prime minister said Friday that he believes Russia is trying to take control of the country and start World War III, which some Harrison residents and workers said has them concerned.

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Rain Will Move Into Armonk Friday Night

Clouds will begin to roll into Westchester County on Friday night and will likely bring showers and the possibility of thunderstorms to start the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

NWH Doctor Discusses 3D Computer Modeling For Knee Replacements

Northern Westchester Hospital's doctor David Yasgur, director of Quality and Outcomes at the Orthopedic and Spine Institute , discusses the positive effects of 3D computer modeling for total knee replacement surgeries.

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Tag Sales In And Around Armonk

The North Castle Police Department is once again participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, ...

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Armonk's Byram Hills High School Ranks Among Best In Nation

Byram Hills High School in Armonk was named among the top high schools in New York and was one of only 500 schools nationwide to receive a gold medal rating in the annual U.S. News & World Report study .

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Panels On Dangers During Prom, Graduation Include NWH Doctors

Two Northern Westchester Hospital doctors will be participating in panel discussions on "What Every Parent Should Know About Prom Night and Graduation Season" at Fox Lane and John Jay high schools this week.

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