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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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Drop in K-L Enrollment Could Close Schools

Declining enrollment is prompting the district to begin a long-term planning process that could lead to partial or full school closings—though likely not for a few years.

Drop in K-L Enrollment Could Close Schools
Bedford-Katonah|News|

Meet Patch Today at Tazza Cafe

Come to Tazza Cafe in Katonah to meet your local editor, Lisa Buchman and the staff at the downtown coffee shop.

Meet Patch Today at Tazza Cafe
Bedford-Katonah|News|

Hundreds Mourn Town Justice

A service for Kevin Quaranta brought an overflow crowd to St. Patrick's Church in Bedford Tuesday morning.

Hundreds Mourn Town Justice
Bedford-Katonah|News|

Bedford Woman Charged With DWI

Bedford police provided the information below. It does not indicate a conviction.

Bedford Woman Charged With DWI
Bedford-Katonah|News|

Local Girls Place in Diving Nationals

Elodie and Ines Nix both took top-five places in the AAU National Championships in North Carolina.

Local Girls Place in Diving Nationals
Bedford-Katonah|News|

Bedford Man Charged With Assault

The information below was provided by Bedford police and does not indicate a conviction.

Bedford Man Charged With Assault
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Interim Principal to 'Stay the Course'

John Goetz, named interim prinicpal at John Jay High School, aims to provide stability next year while the district searches for a permanent replacement for Ellen Doherty.

Interim Principal to 'Stay the Course'