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Chappaqua, NY
Obituaries
Update: Man Killed By Train In Chappaqua Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels
A beloved author of two novels who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his talent and passion for his craft. Chappaqua resident David Burr Gerrard died on Friday, Dec. 8 at the age of 42 after being struck by a Harlem Line train at Chappaqua station at around 9 a.m., according to an MTA spokesperson. Earlier Report - ID Released For Chappaqua Resident Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Gerrard had been a successful author who wrote two novels, "Short Century" and "The Epiphany Machine," according to his website. Born in Queens in 1…
Chappaqua, NY
News
ID Released For Chappaqua Resident Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
The identity has been released of a local resident who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train near a station in Northern Westchester County. New, updated report: Update: Man Killed By Train In Northern Westchester Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 8 around 9 a.m., when the person on the tracks at Chappaqua station was struck by a Harlem Line train, according to a MTA spokesperson. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the MTA identified the person as 42-year-old David B. Gerrard, a resident of Chappaqua. As a result of the incident, Harlem Line trains …
Chappaqua, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Former Chappaqua Fire Chief Dies: 'Leader, Mentor To Many Of Us'
A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a beloved former fire chief who is remembered for his calming leadership ability and the ease at which he could make people laugh. Charlie Bergstrom, the former chief of the Chappaqua Fire Department, died on Monday, Dec. 4, the department announced in a post on social media. In their memorial post, the department wrote that Bergstrom was a "quiet unassuming leader and mentor to many of us." "We will all miss Charlie’s quiet and calm cadence on the radio, unrushed management of a scene, witticisms, and nickn…
Chappaqua, NY
Obituaries
Chappaqua Native Peter Charles Neale Was An Avid Reader, Traveler, And A Man Of Deep Faith
Born July 3, 1956, in Westchester County, Peter Charles Neale died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Lewisburg, WV on Oct. 29, 2023. He was the son of Richard Lewis Neale and Claudia Garesché Neale of Chappaqua, where he grew up amongst a large family of siblings and cousins. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Iona College in New Rochelle. After working many years as a house painter, he began to travel across the U.S. and to pursue his deep interests in world history, music, comparative religion, and American life. Over th…
Chappaqua, NY
Police & Fire
Man Engages in Sexual Relations With Boy Under 17 In Chappaqua: Police
A Northern Westchester man is accused of engaging in sexual relations with a boy younger than 17 years old, police announced. New, updated report - Bedford Hills Man Nabbed For Sexually Exploiting Boy Gets More Charges: Feds Bedford Hills resident James Collins, Jr., age 67, was arrested in connection with a juvenile sex crime that happened in Chappaqua following an investigation, New Castle Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 9. According to the department, Collins had sexual relations with a boy under the age of 17. He is now charged with one count of third-degree cr…
Chappaqua, NY
News
Event To Cause Parking Restrictions At Chappaqua Train Station
Metro-North commuters are being warned of an upcoming event that will cause parking restrictions at a train station in Northern Westchester. The majority of parking lot "B" at the Chappaqua train station will be blocked off beginning on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. and lasting until Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m., according to the New Castle Police Department. The closure is a result of the upcoming Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, which will be held on Saturday. Motorists are asked to obey all posted no parking signs during the closure. Any vehicles left in the restricted area will …
Chappaqua, NY
Police & Fire
Car Hits Tree On Saw Mill Parkway In Chappaqua: Victim Suffers Seizures During Crash Response
Three people were critically injured when the vehicle they were in slammed into a tree on a parkway in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 6 around 10 p.m., when a Toyota Corolla traveling north on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua between Route 120 and Reader's Digest Road swerved off the road and into a tree, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. Minutes after the crash, a Westchester County Police sergeant also traveling on the parkway noticed the car and surmised that the wreck had jus…
Newtown, CT
News
Former President Clinton Stops By Newtown Pizzeria
Employees and customers of a popular Fairfield County pizzeria were thrilled when former President Bill Clinton stopped in for a quick bite. Clinton and his security detail visited Papa Al's Pizza in Newtown to the delight of all, said Chef Dritan Hodza. "He had a real smiley face and was nice to everyone, taking the time to talk and photos," Hodza said. The group ordered a couple of slices of pizza and garlic knots. Hodza said that Clinton only had the garlic knots because he said he has to watch what he eats. During the whirlwind visit which only lasted a couple of minutes, H…
Yorktown, NY
News
Support Swells To Help Flood Victims Replace Belongings In Yorktown, Chappaqua
In the aftermath of a severe storm that dumped several inches of rain in the Hudson Valley, communities are pulling together to help those who lost belongings in the ensuing floods. A slow-moving storm system that hit the region on Sunday, July 9 resulted in over six inches of rain falling, causing flash floods that damaged roads, public parks, and even homes. Related Story - Fatality Confirmed In Hudson Valley After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding In the aftermath of the freakish event, several homeowners in Northern Westchester and Putnam County have found themselves n…
Chappaqua, NY
News
Part Of Route 120 To Close For More Than Month In Chappaqua
Commuters in Northern Westchester are being warned to take detours to avoid an upcoming road closure that will affect a busy state route for more than a month. Beginning on Wednesday, July 5 at 10 a.m., State Route 120 (Quaker Road) will close in both directions between Kipp Street and Spring Lane in Chappaqua, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last through Friday, Aug. 18, and will allow for a culvert replacement, officials said. Commuters will be able to follow the posted detour using State Route 133, State Route 117, and King St…
White Plains, NY
Business
2 White Plains Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
Wine lovers in Westchester will want to check out several eateries in the county that have been named among the world's best restaurants for wine, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator. The nine Westchester eateries were recognized as winners of the 2023 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine. The five restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 27, are: Blue Hill at Stone Barns, located in Pocantico Hills at 630 Bedford Rd. The eatery is recognized for …
Chappaqua, NY
Lifestyle
Brand-New Deli Off To Strong Start In Chappaqua
A family-owned Northern Westchester deli’s first month in business has seen a promising start. Mexcellent Deli, located in Chappaqua at 27 South Greeley Ave., opened on Tuesday, April 18. The deli offers “traditional Mexican cuisine combined with American deli fare,” according to the eatery’s website. In addition to buying their meals in-store, Mexcellent offers catering services. “Much more than a Deli!” wrote David K. of Chappaqua in a five-star review on Mexcellent’s Yelp page. “Excellent food and a very friendly staff. ... This will become a regular destination.” Posted by mexce…
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