Scotts Corners Businesses Bring Tree Lighting, Treats And More

Christmas is coming, and the Pound Ridge Business Association is bringing an array of free events to get folks into the holiday spirit with its Scotts Corners Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 3. 4:30 p.m. -- Booksy Galore, 67 Westchester Ave., is hosting a reading of "Twas the Night before Christmas," with treats and surprises 4-5 p.m. -- toasting marshmallows at Antiques & Tools of Business & Kitchen, then to Cottage Antiques, behind Blind Charlie's Cafe, to make Christmas ornaments There also will be special visits by Spot the Dog and, of course, Santa Claus, and participants can warm up with refreshments including zeppole, cookies, hot chocolate and cider.

Suspect Still At Large In Ward Pound Ridge Assault Of Jogger

Authorities continue to search for an alleged assailant following an incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, the largest county park, and are asking for the public's help in providing possible tips. A woman reported to county police that she was jogging with her dog on the brown trail about noon when a man came up behind her and knocked her to the ground.

Pound Ridge Will See Sharply Colder Temps With Snow Possible

Things are going to take a dramatic turn by the end of the weekend, with snow possible for parts of the Hudson Valley and sharply colder temperatures prior to the Monday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service. After a high temperature hittin the lower 60s Friday, patchy fog will move in after 9 p.m. and should last through 9 a.m. Saturday.

Bedford Police Officer Meets With Cub Scouts Before Hike

Bedford Police Officer Doug Romero met with Bedford/Pound Ridge Cub Scouts Pack 170 recently, before the young students took off on a hike at Mianus River Gorge. During the course of the Nov. 13 experience, the scouts learned about local plants and habitats and about how to respect the environment, according to a statement from the scouts.