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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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Police & Fire

Police Seek Footage, Witnesses Amid Probe Into Katonah Man's Death KATONAH, N.Y. -- Amid the investigation into the death of Katonah's David Cuse, Bedford Police announced that they are seeking witnesses and security camera footage of the area near his home. In a pair of statements issued on Tuesday, police stated that they are looking for anyone who was walking or jogging on Cherry Street on Saturday, Dec. 26 between 4:45 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. Police are also seeking anyone who has security camera footage that covers Cherry Street or near by. Anyone who was in the area during the aforementioned time or possesses relevent footage is asked to call Bedford Poli…

by Tom Auchterlonie

01/01/2016

Schools

Chambers Shares Thoughts As Bedford Central's Interim Superintendent BEDFORD, N.Y. -- While John Chambers has only been interim superintendent in the Bedford Central School District since November, residents can learn more about his views thanks to a recent video interview. The interview, which was done to the district's "Bedford Central Buzz" program, is available on the district's website. It was conducted by Julia Tilley, a senior at Fox Lane High School. Chambers, who served as a regular superintendent during his career at Byram Hills and Bronxville, became interim superintendent following the resignation of Jere Hochman, who left to assume a …

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/31/2015

Business

EZ Sports Plans Online Relaunch Following Closure Of Chappaqua Store CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- EZ Sports, a longtime mainstay of downtown Chappaqua, recently closed its storefront. However, residents need not worry, as owner Pete Zimmerman is planning to continue the business online. “We're doing our jackets and t-shirts and, you know, uniforms for all the local teams,” Zimmerman recently told Daily Voice. A launch of the website is planned in the new year. Wholesaling is also an objective. Zimmerman operated EZ Sports out of the same storefront for 25 years; for 10 years prior to that he ran the business out of his home. Asked why he chose to close the storefron…

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/31/2015

News

Mottel, Chapin Bid Farewell From New Castle Town Board CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The year's end also marks the conclusion of terms for New Castle Town Board members Elise Kessler Mottel and Jason Chapin, who have a combined 20 years of service as local lawmakers. During the board's final meeting of the year, which was held earlier this month, Chapin and Mottel were feted with praise for their work and accomplishments. The pair were joined by fellow board members, family members, and current and former town officials at a reception. Mottel is leaving the board after serving as a councilwoman for 12 years, or three consecutive 4-year terms. She also ser…

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/31/2015

Business

Mt. Kisco Glass Closes After 60 Years In Business MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After 60 years of service, Mt. Kisco Glass closed this month. The business, which was opened in 1955 by Tony Catalano Sr., was subsequently owned and inherited by his sons, Tony Catalano Jr. and Dominick Catalano. “Just time to go, time to close," Tony Catalano Jr. said about the decision, which is a retirement for the brothers. The pair worked in the shop since they were kids. The business had three locations over the decades before moving to its third home on Lexington Avenue in 1978, which the brothers also own. The brothers grew up in White Plains; currently,…

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/30/2015

Events

Pound Ridge Starts 2016 With New Year's Day Celebration POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Pound Ridge residents will be able to ring in 2016 with a celebration on New Year's Day. The celebration is scheduled to be held in downtown Scotts Corners and will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration is supported by the town's recreation department.

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/30/2015

News

Lewisboro Library Ends 2015 With Early Closing SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Library announced that it will close early on New Year's Eve. The library is scheduled to close at 1 p.m. and will remain closed on New Year's Day. It will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 2 and operate on regular hours that day, which are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For the Lewisboro Library, 2015 was a big year. In April the library's building was reopened following a major renovation and expansion. Previous coverage of the opening is available here.

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/30/2015

Events

Animal Embassy Bringing Critters To Mount Kisco For Winter-Prep Talk MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Mount Kisco Public Library will host a visit from the organization Animal Embassy on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The theme of the visit is called "Preparing for Winter," which will focus on creatures' seasonal habits and winter preparation, which range from getting new coats to hibernation and food storage. Animal Embassy is scheduled to bring several creatures to the event. A promo from the library states, "Families will meet a diversity of Animal Ambassadors such as a Flemish Giant Rabbit, a Ferret, an African Bullfrog, South American Chinchillas, an Axylo…

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/29/2015

News

Dutchess Family Gets Good News Amid Difficult Year Of Hardships POUGHQUAG, N.Y. -- For the Tracey family of Poughquag, 2015 has been a difficult year. Family member Dayle Tracey recalled that her paternal grandmother died in February due to pancreatic cancer. The situation worsened on a Friday in April, the day before the memorial service, when her father, David, was severely injured as his vehicle struck a tree along Route 55. Tracey, who recalled that her father apparently had a blackout that led to the collision, said that he sustained brain injury and had trouble walking. “He injured himself pretty badly,” she said. David Tracey would spend the fi…

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/26/2015

Events

North Castle Library Holding Children's Movie Screenings Over Holiday Break ARMONK, N.Y. -- If you are staying in town for the holiday break, the North Castle Public Library will be offering free children's movie screenings. The first will be on Saturday, Dec. 26 at 1 p.m.. The movie will be "Inside Out," a Pixar film that premiered this past June. The library notes that it features characters inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley, which represent different emotions. The second screening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. The movie is "Tomorrowland," which stars George Clooney and Britt Robertson. Both showings will be at…

by Tom Auchterlonie

12/24/2015

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