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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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Students Perform Day of Community Service

The entire student body at the Harvey School headed to Yonkers Tuesday, where kids traded pens and notebooks for paintbrushes and brooms.

Students Perform Day of Community Service
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Bedford Man Honored for Work With Seniors

Dr. William T. Smith will be recognized by the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services, for his dedication to the field of gerontology

Bedford Man Honored for Work With Seniors
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Study: K-L Enrollment Decline Hasn't Hit Bottom

Demographers forecast a student body of fewer than 3,000 students by the year 2016-17. School board members say they'll use the data to help plan for the district's future.

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Back to Riding Basics at Sunnyfield Farm [VIDEO]

Heather Ward offers a "balanced riding" approach when teaching at Sunnyfield Farm, where this weekend, legendary dressage trainer Henk Van Bergen will offer a clinic for interested students.

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Locals Celebrate Freedom to Read for Banned Books Week

Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by the 30th year of Banned Books Week. Local authors, officials, librarians and business owners are teaming up to celebrate the freedom to read.

Locals Celebrate Freedom to Read for Banned Books Week