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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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Harrison, NY|News|

Whiz Kid: Dante Palombo

This third-grade Harrison resident excels in the hockey arena, on the baseball field and at the Mamaroneck Avenue School.

Whiz Kid: Dante Palombo
Bedford-Katonah|News|

Bedford Police Offer Drug 'Take Back' Program

Recognizing the need for a safe alternative for Bedford and Katonah residents to dispose of their medications, police have installed a MedReturn Drug Collection vault at their headquarters on Bedford Road.

Bedford Police Offer Drug 'Take Back' Program
Bedford-Katonah|News|

New Westmoreland Director Aims to Connect More Kids to Nature

Access to the outdoors can invigorate kids' interest in science and the natural world, said Bedford resident Michele Miller, who was named Westmoreland Sanctuary's first-ever executive director.

New Westmoreland Director Aims to Connect More Kids to Nature
Bedford-Katonah|News|

K-L School Calendar Remains Unchanged, For Now

The district is officially down a make-up day but at this point, school board president Mark Lipton said he's unaware of any plans to change the school calendar.

K-L School Calendar Remains Unchanged, For Now
Bedford-Katonah|News|

Bedford Plans for Snow Removal

Public Works Commissioner Kevin Winn and the entire highway department are prepared for a long night ahead to keep Bedford's 140 miles of roads cleared.