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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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Politics

Phil Oliva Wins GOP Primary For Putnam's Congressional District CARMEL, N.Y. -- Congressional hopeful Phil Oliva has won the Republican primary for the 18th District, according to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections. With all 263 election districts reporting, Oliva earned 3,228 votes (57.45 percent), with opponent Kenneth Del Vecchio receiving 2,352 (41.86 percent). In an interview at the Putnam County Board of Elections' office in Carmel, which took place before all of the district-level results came in, Oliva expressed confidence in his performance. “It certainly looks good,” he said of the results. Turnout for the race was…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/28/2016

Police & Fire

Ram Statues Missing From Union Vale Home UNION VALE, N.Y. -- A pair of statues depicting rams have gone missing from a residence in Union Vale, New York State Police announced on Monday. State Police were sent on Tuesday, June 22, to investigate a theft of the statues, which were described as being "bronze/brass" in composition. Police said that the statues were swiped some time between 8 p.m. on June 21 and 6 a.m. for the following morning. The affected home is located off of Rickes Road, police added. Police are continuing their investigation into the swipe of the statues. Anyone with information pertaining to the ca…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/28/2016

Police & Fire

Armed Man Robs Pound Ridge Bank POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- An armed man robbed the KeyBank branch in Pound Ridge on Monday, according to a report from News 12. Police describe the man as wearing a blue jumpsuit, a ski mask and goggles, News 12 reported. The man got away in a black Audi that had Connecticut license plates, News 12 added. Pound Ridge Police Chief David Ryan did not return a message seeking comment. The KeyBank branch is located at 56 Westchester Ave., which is in downtown Scotts Corners. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. Click here to see the News 12 report

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/27/2016

Schools

Webutuck HS Bids Adieu To 2016 Graduates AMENIA, N.Y. -- Webutuck High School honored members of its Class of 2016 on Saturday at the 62nd-annual commencement. The service was held in a tent on the athletic field, which in turn overlooks an expansive, scenic landscape in Amenia. Members of the class marched to the tent while wearing green and white caps and gowns, which signify Webutuck's school colors. Webutuck Schools Superintendent Raymond Castellani addressed the commencement, as did Webutuck High School Principal Jennifer Chason, who did so for the first time. Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson delive…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/27/2016

Schools

Stissing Mountain High School Sends Off Class Of 2016 PINE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Stissing Mountain High School celebrated its Class of 2016 on Saturday at its annual commencement. Members of this year's class assembled in a gym at the school, marched down the hallway and assembled inside the auditorium, which was filled with onlookers. Pine Plains school board President Fred "Chip" Crouse gave the first speech at the commencement. Delivering this year's speech to the students was high school teacher Stephen DeLuca, who, it was noted, will be retiring this year after a 40-year academic career. Student Frances Vu was named to deliver an ess…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/27/2016

Schools

Pawling High School Sends Off Class Of 2016 PAWLING, N.Y. -- Pawling High School celebrated its Class of 2016 on Friday evening at its commencement The school, which held its 66th-annual commencement, bid farewell to its newly minted graduates inside a packed gym. Members of the graduating class performed renditions of the national anthem and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Paul Simon, while the school's band performed a rendition of a piece by Bach. Alexander Fogarasi delivered the salutatory address, while Elisabeth Clemmons delivered the valedictory address. Class member Daniel DelBalzo announced this year's class gif…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/26/2016

Schools

Bedford Central Budget Re-Vote Embraced Across Elementary Zones BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Central School District's revised 2016-17 budget, which passed on Tuesday by a widen margin, was also embraced by sizable amounts by voters in all five elementary school attendance zones. However, the largest margins came in the three zones that cover the western side of the district, which is in keeping with previous trends. Bedford Central uses elementary schools as polling places and election districts, which allows for a glimpse into how residents in its different communities vote. Residents in the Mount Kisco Elementary School (MKES) zone, which encompasses…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/24/2016

Schools

Carmel High School Sends Off 2016 Graduates DANBURY, Conn. -- Members of Carmel High School's Class of 2016 were praised at their commencement on Thursday, while also receiving words of advice on the future. "Your new journey will begin," high school Principal Louis Riolo said. Riolo added that the graduates should both learn to deal with disappointment and continue to following their desires. The graduates, along with onlookers, packed an arena at Western Connecticut State University, which is in Danbury. Security was tightened for commencement due to "threatening messages" that were sent, Carmel Schools Superin…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/24/2016

Schools

John Jay Bids Farewell To Class Of 2016 KATONAH, N.Y. -- Members of John Jay High School's Class of 2016 made the switch from students to alumni on Tuesday before a packed crowd. The commencement, which is the high school's 60th, was held at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah. Attendees were treated to musical performances from John Jay's three student a cappella groups: The Notables, which is an all-girls group; The Rolling Tones, which is an all-boys group; and The Treblemakers, which is a co-ed group. Symbolizing the day's transition, Gabby Dowd and Kelly MacDonald, co-presidents for the graduated class, handed…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/23/2016

Schools

North Salem High School Bids Adieu To Class Of 2016 KATONAH, N.Y. -- Members of North Salem High School's Class of 2016 were feted with praise and honored at their commencement on Monday. The evening commencement, which was held at Caramoor Center For Music and the Arts in Katonah, is the high school's 54th. In her remarks, High School Principal Patricia Cyganovich praised the graduates. At one point, the principal likened this year's class to Popeye because of his confidence-exuding motto, "I am what I am, and that's all that I am." Carolyn Diamond served as this year's salutatorian, while Catherine Budd served as the valedictor…

by Tom Auchterlonie

06/23/2016

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