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Tom Auchterlonie

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Tom Auchterlonie is an experienced local journalist and is originally from Mount Kisco. Prior to joining The Daily Voice he spent more than four years at Patch.com, where he covered Mount Kisco, New Castle and Bedford. He has also freelanced for various local publications, including The Examiner, Inside Chappaqua and The Record-Review. Tom is an alumnus of Syracuse University.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Neighbors
Katonah Realtor Has Strong Interest In Local History Katonah Realtor Has Strong Interest In Local History
Katonah Realtor Has Strong Interest In Local History KATONAH, N.Y. -- Local history is a passion for Karen Benvin Ransom. The Katonah real estate agent recalls that her interest came along with living in Westchester communities as a child and adult. “I grew up in the Tarrytowns and always loved to read. I loved history, legends and fairy tales from around the world -- many trips to the Warner Library and the family Brittanica set,” Ransom recalled. “I was fortunate to live in an area rich in history and lore with 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' 'Rip van Winkle,' plus the capture of Maj. John Andre in Tarrytown's Patriot Park.” Ransom, a re…

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News
State Police Seeking Man For Questioning In Fraud, Identity Theft Case State Police Seeking Man For Questioning In Fraud, Identity Theft Case
State Police Seeking Man For Questioning In Fraud, Identity Theft Case NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Brewster Barracks are seeking a man for questioning in connection with credit card fraud and identity theft investigations. State Police released a photo of the suspect taken in September from security camera footage at a Walgreen's in Chappaqua. State Police are conducting a joint investigation with New Castle Police.  State Police ask anyone with information pertaining to the investigation to contact Peter Ciacci by phone at 845-279-8656 or by email at Peter.Ciacci@troopers.ny.gov and mention Case Number 5850126.  

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Police & Fire
Three Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Wall In Goldens Bridge Three Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Wall In Goldens Bridge
Three Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Wall In Goldens Bridge GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. -- Three people were injured Sunday morning when their vehicle struck a concrete wall on Interstate 684 in Goldens Bridge, according to Sgt. Mark Conway, who is with the New York State Police and responded to the scene. State Police responded at 8:33 a.m. on Sunday, Conway said.  Conway, who is with the State Police barracks in Somers, said the vehicle included a male driver, a female passenger in the front and a boy who was a passenger in the rear. All three were taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla but the woman's injuries were more severe, Conway sa…

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Police & Fire
House Fire Displaces Mount Kisco Family House Fire Displaces Mount Kisco Family
House Fire Displaces Mount Kisco Family MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A family in Mount Kisco was displaced by an early morning fire, according to Carolyn Sherwin, a volunteer spokeswoman for the area's Red Cross chapter. The Red Cross responded at about 5 a.m. to the fire, she explained, adding that it was at a home at 125 Spring St. The family displaced includes two adults and four children, Sherwin said. The family has since been given emergency shelter, according to Sherwin. Sherwin praised the collaboration that took place between the Red Cross, the local fire department and the ambulance corps, describing a "textbook example …

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Schools
North Salem Assistant Superintendent Hauser Will Leave District This Month North Salem Assistant Superintendent Hauser Will Leave District This Month
North Salem Assistant Superintendent Hauser Will Leave District This Month NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- After 18 years of working for the North Salem Central School District, MaryJo Hauser will be leaving later this month. Hauser, the district's assistant superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services, will continue in her post until Jan. 20.  Asked why she is leaving, Hauser cited a long-distance situation with her husband, who works in Colorado but travels back and forth. Discussing the situation, Hauser said, “we want to be together.” Hauser has had the same basic position during her time in North Salem, although it was elevated from a director job to an assistant …

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News
Bedford Town Board Reappoints Volunteers, Seeks More Bedford Town Board Reappoints Volunteers, Seeks More
Bedford Town Board Reappoints Volunteers, Seeks More BEDFORD, N.Y. -- At its first meeting on the year on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Bedford Town Board appointed a slew of volunteers to a series of municipal bodies. Planning Board Chairwoman Deirdre Courtney-Batson was reappointed to another five-year term, and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Peter Michaelis was also given another five-year stint. The Town Board voted to reappoint Rosemary Lee, Stanley Starr, Dan Farkas and Simon Skolnik to the Conservation Board. Each will be serving a two-year term.  Clayton Rose and George Henschel were both given new three-year terms on the Bedford Vill…

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Schools
North Salem HS Senior Sydni Pakula Is Named 'Student Of Distinction' North Salem HS Senior Sydni Pakula Is Named 'Student Of Distinction'
North Salem HS Senior Sydni Pakula Is Named 'Student Of Distinction' NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Praised for her leadership and academic performance, North Salem High School senior Sydni Pakula was named a Student of Distinction for December by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. Pakula's honor was announced at the North Salem Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, where she was presented with a medal. BOCES officials praised Pakula, who is enrolled in its New Visions Environmental Science program. James Bellucci, a career academy principal at BOCES, said “she has achieved excellence."  Deborah Ashley, a teacher in the program who works with Pakula, prai…

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Town Becoming Direct Landlord For Bedford Hills Post Office Town Becoming Direct Landlord For Bedford Hills Post Office
Town Becoming Direct Landlord For Bedford Hills Post Office BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- Starting April 1, the Town of Bedford will be the direct landlord for the Bedford Hills Post Office, Supervisor Chris Burdick told Daily Voice. The change removes a layer from the landlord-tenant chain. Burdick explained that the post office has been subleasing the property from Mario Genovesi, who in turn leased it from the town. Genovesi had a relationship with the town’s property that went back to the 1980s, according to Burdick. He explained that Genovesi developed the building on town-owned land, with his lease being related to it. The restructuring involv…

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Mount Kisco Mayor To Pick Griffin's Successor Mount Kisco Mayor To Pick Griffin's Successor
Mount Kisco Mayor To Pick Griffin's Successor MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco Mayor Michael Cindrich said he expects to appoint someone to fill George Griffin's trustee seat either at the village board's next meeting in January or its first meeting in February. Cindrich gave the update when asked following Monday's board meeting, at which trustees remembered their late colleague.  Griffin, who served as deputy mayor and died of cancer on Christmas Eve, was an elected village trustee. His deputy mayor role was an added one that was given by an appointment from Cindrich. The state's law governing villages gives the mayor the powe…

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Scott Takes Oath Of Office For Bedford Town Board Seat Scott Takes Oath Of Office For Bedford Town Board Seat
Scott Takes Oath Of Office For Bedford Town Board Seat BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- Don Scott became the Bedford Town Board's newest member on Tuesday when he was sworn in to the council seat. Scott's term runs through Dec. 31, 2015, Town Clerk Boo Fumagalli said when she administered Scott's oath of office, adding that it was for Chris Burdick's seat. The seat initially became vacant because Burdick became supervisor. Last year, Peter Chryssos temporarily occupied the seat, while Scott won a special election in November for the remainder of the term. The seat is up for a regular election this coming November, which would be for a new four-yea…

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