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  • Bedford-Katonah, NY

Before becoming a Patch editor, I was a freelance writer.  Before that, I received my Bachelors degree from the University at Buffalo and Masters degree from New York University. After a brief stint in higher education, I served as the communications director for the National Academy Foundation, a national nonprofit in New York City. I love living in Northern Westchester, and think it is a special corner of the world.  If I could just import a Wegmans from Rochester, life would be complete.  I live in Cross River with my husband, Jonathan, and two children, Maxwell and Amanda, who both attend school in the Katonah Lewisboro district.

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Tow Company Owner Faces Harassment Charges

Michael Pastore was arrested on Nov. 23. The information was provided by the Bedford police Department and does not indicate a conviction.

Tow Company Owner Faces Harassment Charges
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Video: Thankful in Bedford-Katonah

Today is a day when millions of Americans reflect and give thanks. Here is what your neighbors and friends in Bedford and Katonah are thankful for this year.

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475 to Run in Bedford Turkey Trot

Registration is closed for the Trot but the children's race is still open to interested runners and no pre-registration is necessary.

475 to Run in Bedford Turkey Trot
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Holiday Events 2011 in Bedford and Katonah

Here's what's happening in local holiday celebrations. Know of something we missed? Tell us in the comments and add it to the Patch calendar!

Holiday Events 2011 in Bedford and Katonah
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K-L District Feeling Budget Squeeze

Budget estimates related to the tax cap are preliminary and could change pending further guidance from New York State.

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Momentum Builds in Effort to Save Trailside Museum

Concerned parks advocates started an online petition and phone campaign to maintain funding for the museum threatened with five other nature centers by cuts in the county executive's proposed 2011 budget.

Momentum Builds in Effort to Save Trailside Museum
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Mystery Hero in Pizza Station Fire Comes Forward

A South Salem man who banged on doors to help residents escape a fire in Katonah said he didn't feel like a hero when he entered the smoking building.

Mystery Hero in Pizza Station Fire Comes Forward