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In this Saturday, March 11, 2017, photo, Burmese Christian refugee Sarah,10, poses for a photograph with her favorite teddy bear in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. "I'd like to take them all, she said.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, center, and his wife Sophie Gregoire chat with some of the citizens from Gander, Newfoundland, after the Broadway musical "Come From Away" in New York on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Trudeau, along with first daughter Ivanka Trump, have welcomed the new musical that celebrates Canadian compassion following 9/11.
Lewisboro To Move Police, Court To Shuttered Elementary School
The town of Lewisboro is slated to move several of its major services to the shuttered Lewisboro Elementary School in South Salem, including the police department and justice court. Supervisor Peter Parsons confirmed the services will be relocated to LES during the Lewisboro Town Board's Monday meeting, where it voted unanimously to approve a four-year lease with the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.
Town Of Lewisboro To Lease Portion Of Closed Elementary School
... for the town to rent out roughly 13,000 square feet of the structure, which is located along Bouton Road in South Salem. LES is a short drive away from Lewisboro Town Hall, which is in South Salem's historic hamlet center. LES was closed in June ...
The Heights In Lewisboro Raises The Bar With Music & More
Access to live music, inventive cocktails and good food just got easier thanks to the opening of The Heights and Brother's Vic's Lounge , a new 6,000-square-foot concert venue/banquet hall/restaurant owned by Lewisboro resident Victor Ponzo. The space, technically in Vista, but with a South Salem P.O., features a lounge area in the front and a banquet area in the back.
The Heights On New Canaan Border Raises The Bar With Music & More
NEW CANAAN. Conn. -- It's just a hop across the N.Y./Conn. border to The Heights and Brother's Vic's Lounge , a new 6,000-square-foot concert venue/banquet hall/restaurant that opened in the South Salem space formerly occupied by The Willows.
Do You Know Him? Lost Dog Found In Lewisboro
A black Labrador retriever was found Tuesday afternoon on Kitchawan Road in Lewisboro, local police said in a Facebook post. The pooch was found around 2 p.m., just west of Mill River Road, and is being cared for by the folks at the South Salem Animal Hospital.
Lost Dog Found In Lewisboro
A black Labrador retriever was found Tuesday afternoon on Kitchawan Road in Lewisboro, local police said in a Facebook post. The pooch was found around 2 p.m., just west of Mill River Road, and is being cared for by the folks at the South Salem Animal Hospital.
Know Him? Lewisboro Police Seek Owner Of Injured Dog
Police are looking for the owners of a golden Lab mix that was dropped off at the Smith Ridge Veterinary Center in South Salem recently.
CBS-TV Spotlights Westchester Native Durst, Cold-Case Murder Of Confidant
... at 9 p.m., focused on the cold-case murder of Susan Berman 17 years ago. Durst, a Scarsdale native who lived in South Salem, has been in jail since March 2015, when he was arrested on a gun charge in New Orleans. He is awaiting a trial for the ...
CBS-TV Spotlights Scarsdale Native Durst, Cold-Case Murder Of Confidant
... at 9 p.m., focused on the cold-case murder of Susan Berman 17 years ago. Durst, a Scarsdale native who lived in South Salem, has been in jail since March 2015, when he was arrested on a gun charge in New Orleans. He is awaiting a trial for the ...
CBS-TV Spotlights Westchester Native Durst, Cold-Case Beverly Hills Murder
... at 9 p.m., focuses on the cold-case murder of Susan Berman 17 years ago. Durst, a Scarsdale native who lived in South Salem, has been in jail since March 2015, when he was arrested on a gun charge in New Orleans. He is awaiting a trial for the ...
Another Swastika Is Found At John Jay High School
... spray painted swastikas were found on playground equipment at the shuttered Lewisboro Elementary School in South Salem. Three local students are suspects in the first case, although officials have not announced whether there are any suspects for the ...
Westchester Writer Shares ‘Do Good’ Story In New ‘Chicken Soup For Soul’
... her son relayed a "do good" story that happened to him and his family, she chose to write about it. And now, the South Salem resident's story is in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness" which goes on sale Tuesday. Feb. 7 -- 10 days ...
Former Mount Kisco Bar Manager Joins Team At New Northern Westchester Venue
A new 6,000 square foot concert venue/banquet hall/restaurant plans to open in the South Salem space formerly occupied by The Willows. Owner Victor Ponzo, a longtime Wall Street executive, said it's always been a dream of his to open a place where residents can enjoy good food and music.
Blue Chip Announces New Client, Condor Capital Management, to Promote …
Blue Chip, a full-service collaborative creative PR and marketing agency, based in South Salem, NY has announced the addition of Condor Capital Management to its client list. The firm has been retained for traditional PR to promote the company's new research, The Robo Reporta , which is the first and only report of its kind that tracks the performance, portfolio holdings and trades of leading robo advisors.
South Salem Artist Tom Christopher Speaks At Lewisboro Library
Christopher, a South Salem resident, is known for his expressionist urban paintings and murals, mostly of New York City. He began as a commercial artist, and has become a notable artist with worldwide galleries and exhibitions.
South Salem condo residents deal with undrinkable water
There is concern in a northern Westchester community after they received a notice from the County Health Department warning residents not to drink their water. The warning arrived at the Oakridge Condo's in South Salem last month.
3 charged with drawing swastikas in South Salem
Police say swastikas were found on a playground last month behind the now-closed Lewisboro Elementary School in South Salem.
Three Arrested In Lewisboro Elementary School Graffiti Incident
Three juvenile subjects have been arrested following a report of graffiti, including a swastika, at the former Lewisboro Elementary School grounds The three, whose names are not being released, have been charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree in connection with the incident that was reported on Dec. 27. The graffiti was initially found and reported by a community member, Katonah-Lewisboro Schools Superintendent Andrew Selesnick announced in an email to parents at the time. Lewisboro Elementary School, which is located in South Salem, was closed in June 2014 due to falling enrollment in the school district's youngest grades.
House of the Week: Classic New York Farmhouse with Modern Delights
The old ways of farming have long fallen out of fashion in this area, but the Clarence Bouton Homestead, originally built in 1763, shines as a beacon of the past - with all the delights of the present. The 2,500-square-foot home, located in South Salem, NY and on the market for $795,000 , offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus four fireplaces, original wood beams, stone fixtures and wide plank flooring.
Mournful Iranians attend funeral of former leader Rafsanjani
Mourners fro... . Front pages of the Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, edition of Iranian newspapers, published with pictures of former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who died on Sunday after suffering a heart attack.
Iranians gather for funeral of former leader Rafsanjani
Mourners fro... . Front pages of the Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, edition of Iranian newspapers, published with pictures of former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who died on Sunday after suffering a heart attack.
10-Year-Old Cries Wolf, Raises Funds For South Salem Center
Bria Shay Neff has never set foot in Westchester yet her heart belongs to the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. The 10-year-old, an avid animal lover from Sioux Falls, SD, has raised and donated $2,240 over the past six months by selling original paintings and prints, then giving the proceeds to the Center.
Bedford Village Flower Shoppe Welcomes New Owners
With a new marriage, two young boys, a business of her own and an overwhelming triathlon training schedule, South Salem's Lauren Chillemi hardly needed any more projects on her already crowded plate. The opportunity to purchase the Bedford Village Flower Shoppe, however, made sound business sense.
Bedford Village Flower Shoppe Welcomes New Owners
With a new marriage, two young boys, a business of her own and an overwhelming triathlon training schedule, South Salem's Lauren Chillemi hardly needed any more projects on her already crowded plate. The opportunity to purchase the Bedford Village Flower Shoppe, however, made sound business sense.
Refurbished Le Chateau At Ridgefield Border Will Reopen For Private Affairs
A South Salem landmark near the Ridgefield border that operated as a popular French restaurant and event venue for decades will be reopening later this year under its new owner Elegant Banquets LLC of Brookfield, Conn. Le Chateau has a rich history in the area.
Solo (With Dog) Plunge
Jack Flynn of South Salem, N.Y. and his dog Joy did their own New Year's Day plunge at Compo Beach today.
Head-On Crash With Multiple Injuries Shuts Down Route 35 In Cross River
Multiple injuries were reported following a head-on collision involving two cars late Wednesday night on Route 35 in Cross River. Six passengers in both cars were able to self-extricate before several separate ambulances arrived, according to the South Salem Fire Department.
Graffiti, Including Swastika, Found At Closed Lewisboro Elementary School
... before turning the matter over to New York State Police. Lewisboro Elementary School, which is located in South Salem, was closed in June 2014 due to falling enrollment in the school district's youngest grades. The closure, which was vehemently ...
South Salem Driver In Crash In Which Woman Fleed Was DUI, Police Say
A car crash that caused property damage led to the arrest of a New York man early Friday in Bethel, police said. Charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, evading responsibility and unsafe movement is Jeffrey Arlynn, 41, of 176 Laurel Ridge Road, South Salem.
Hike, Art, Brunch Offered In Lewisboro ‘1st Day’ Celebration
... Route 123, south of Route 35, is from 11 a.m. to noon. No reservations are needed. The Horse & Hound in South Salem in South Salem is offering a Special First Day Brunch from 1 to 3:30 p.m.($15 per person, $10 children. Let Laura Stone at ...
Ridgefield Painter Makes Children’s Books Into Works Of Art
Leslie M. Connito , a longtime painter, has turned her love of poetry and her talent for brushstrokes, into five children's books, one of which is set in South Salem, N.Y. where she lives. "The Wild-Out Animal Alphabet Book," "The Magic Drum," and "The Story of Ticklemino," were created and illustrated in a drawn out form for Connito's two daughters when they were young and just published this past summer.
Northern Westchester Painter Makes Children’s Books Into Works Of Art
Leslie M. Connito , a longtime painter, has turned her love of poetry and her talent for brushstrokes, into five children's books, one of which is set in South Salem, where she lives. "The Wild-Out Animal Alphabet Book," "The Magic Drum," and "The Story of Ticklemino," were created and illustrated in a drawn out form for Connito's two daughters when they were young and just published this past summer.
15 things we learned about the making of ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
A lot of hard, No-Maj work went into making the magical world of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." J.K. Rowling's universe was transported to 1926 New York, and the filmmakers had to make period-accurate sets and make sure even the smallest of details was consistent with the rest of the "Harry Potter" franchise .
Vista, South Salem, Goldens Bridge FDs Join Forces For Toys For Tots
Fire departments from Vista, South Salem, and Golden's Bridge will host a Toys For Tots dropoff on Saturday, Dec. 10. Donations of new and unwrapped toys can be dropped at the fire stations between 9 a.m. and 5 p..The Vista station is at 377 Smith Ridge Road in South Salem; the South Salem station is at 1190 Route 35 in South Salem and the Golden's Bridge Fire Department is at 254 Waccabuc Road.
Governor’s ex-aide, 7 others deny guilt in corruption case
... appeared Thursday in federal court. A November indictment alleges bid-rigging and bribery. Percoco is from South Salem and was Cuomo's executive deputy secretary and one of his most loyal advisers. The government says evidence including about 2 ...
Ex-Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco pleads innocent to bribery scandal
... on their side after ex-Cuomo aide Todd Howe cut a plea deal with prosecutors five months ago. Percoco, 47, of South Salem, N.Y., allegedly accepted more than $315,000 in bribes. Prosecutors detailed how the defendant - using a code word lifted from ...
Four charged after Facebook video of BB guns in Downtown hotel
... massive NYPD operation, officials said Wednesday. Cousins Firas Yousef, 32, of Yonkers and Bassem Yousef, 30, of South Salem, New York, as well as Maxine Hansen, 25, of Gramercy Park, and Ashley Mueller, 22, of Suffern, are facing marijuana ...
American Magic
F antastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was once a slim little book, a for-charity effort pretending to be a Hogwarts textbook.