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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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Mary Kane Named Katonah Library's New Director Mary Kane Named Katonah Library's New Director
Mary Kane Named Katonah Library's New Director KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Katonah Village Library announced that its board of trustees has appointed Mary Kane to be the library's new director, effective March 7. “I’m committed to making the public library not only an educational resource, but a dynamic community center as well,” Kane said in a provided statement. “I look forward to collaborating with the staff, Board and patrons for a long term of future successes benefiting this lovely library and community.” Virginia Lanigan, the library board's president, praised Kane in a provided statement. “Mary comes to us with a breadth and depth of …

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Lifestyle
Frankie's In Mahopac Vies For Win In DVlicious 'Best Soup' Contest Frankie's In Mahopac Vies For Win In DVlicious 'Best Soup' Contest
Frankie's In Mahopac Vies For Win In DVlicious 'Best Soup' Contest MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- From soothing chicken noodle to rich tomato, soup is one dish that never disappoints. We asked for your top picks for our DVlicious “Best Soup in Putnam County” contest and whittled it down to three finalists. Each has been profiled this week with the winner selected Monday, Feb. 22. Here’s a “bowl-ful” rundown on one of them. Frankie's Waffles N Burgers, 565 Route 6, Mahopac, (845) 621-2527 Number of Soups Offered: Carina Evangelista, who co-owns the restaurant with husband and eatery namesake Frank Evangelista, said the soups include split pea, stracciatella (which is th…

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Developer Proposes 'Gateway' Building For Downtown Mount Kisco Developer Proposes 'Gateway' Building For Downtown Mount Kisco
Developer Proposes 'Gateway' Building For Downtown Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A new office and retail building that could dramatically change the look of a downtown Mount Kisco intersection is being proposed at the former site of Eduardo's Restaurant & Piano Bar. A rendering of the 2-story structure, which is 8,164 square feet, was unveiled on Tuesday night at the Planning Board meeting; one person whispered "wow" upon seeing the image. The proposal is from Win Development, LLC, a Florida-based company that is in contract to acquire the triangular lot. The existing 1-story building would be demolished to make room for the new struct…

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Schools
Chappaqua Superintendent McKay Holding Coffee Talk On State Tests Chappaqua Superintendent McKay Holding Coffee Talk On State Tests
Chappaqua Superintendent McKay Holding Coffee Talk On State Tests CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Chappaqua school district parents who are concerned with state tests will have a chance to discuss the issue with Superintendent Lyn McKay on Wednesday. The talk is part of McKay's "Coffee & Conservation" series that she holds with community members.  Wednesday's conversation, which is open to all parents in the school district, is scheduled to be held at Roaring Brook Elementary School from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

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Search Team To Present 'Profile' For Bedford Schools Superintendent Search Team To Present 'Profile' For Bedford Schools Superintendent
Search Team To Present 'Profile' For Bedford Schools Superintendent BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Members of the search team for a new Bedford Central Schools Superintendent will unveil their "leadership profile" for an ideal candidate. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the school board's meeting. It is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and will be in Fox Lane Middle School's Little Theatre. The profile represents the end product of an earlier public-outreach campaign to fill the school district's top administrative post. "This report represents information derived from focus groups and individual interviews with various school/community…

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Events
Pound Ridge Library Hosting Valentine's Day Comedy Show Pound Ridge Library Hosting Valentine's Day Comedy Show
Pound Ridge Library Hosting Valentine's Day Comedy Show POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Looking for something lighthearted to do on Valentine's Day weekend? The Pound Ridge Library is hosting a family comedy show, which is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. The comedy show will include balloon sculptures, the library notes. it will be followed by crafts and refreshments.

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SAT 'Boot Camp' Session Offered To Somers HS Students SAT 'Boot Camp' Session Offered To Somers HS Students
SAT 'Boot Camp' Session Offered To Somers HS Students SOMERS, N.Y. -- Tutoring company Catalyst announced that it is offering a 2-day SAT prep session to Somers High School students, according to an announcement posted on the school's website. The sessions are geared towards students in the classes of 2017, 2018 and 2019.  The sessions will explore aspects of the revamped SAT, according to Catalyst, and will cover exam areas ranging from "textual evidence" to "data analysis." The boot camp dates will run on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28, each from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both gatherings will be held at the high school.

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New Castle Distracted-Driving Crackdown Yields 763 Tickets New Castle Distracted-Driving Crackdown Yields 763 Tickets
New Castle Distracted-Driving Crackdown Yields 763 Tickets CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- New Castle Police issued 763 tickets this past year as part of a crackdown on distracted-driving offenses, Supervisor Rob Greenstein announced. In addition to a crackdown by police, town has made publicity push to warn vehicle operators against distracted driving, which can include activities such as texting. The data released also break down the tickets by gender and age. In total, for 2015 415 tickets were issued to males and 348 were issued to females. In terms of age range, the tickets issued came in at the following, according to Greenstein: Ages 16 - 20: 30 Ages …

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Celebrate Chinese New Year At Chappaqua Library Celebrate Chinese New Year At Chappaqua Library
Celebrate Chinese New Year At Chappaqua Library CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Library will be holding a celebration on Saturday afternoon to ring in the Chinese New Year. The celebration is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Attractions will include several stories, music and dancing. The event is available to people of all ages, the library notes.

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Bedford Historical Society Turns 100 Bedford Historical Society Turns 100
Bedford Historical Society Turns 100 BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Friday was a special day for the Bedford Historical Society, for it was exactly 100 years ago that it was founded. The society, according to its website, was formed on Feb. 5, 1916 to save the Historical Hall building. Since then, several buildings have been preserved, most of which are in the hamlet of Bedford Village. The buildings include the stone schoolhouse, the Bedford Free Library, the Bedford General Store, the Sutton clock tower, the Bedford Oak and the post office. One-hundred years of existence, the society notes, equals 52,560,000 minutes. Several events are …

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