Alice Cousins, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Had Mischievous Wit, Joyful Spirit Alice Cousins, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Had Mischievous Wit, Joyful Spirit
Alice Cousins, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Had Mischievous Wit, Joyful Spirit Alice Irene Cousins (Bo), died peacefully on Friday, April 10 at Pines Edge in Needham, MA. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Matilda and Thomas Purcell and was predeceased by her husband, Robert Cousins, and her siblings, Tom (Rosalie), Betty and Merce as well as her Aunt, Sister Mercedes Purcell. She is survived by two children and their spouses, Candis Pearson (Dave) and Peter Cousins (Victoria) and her grandchildren, Robert Cousins (Ellen), Carl Danielson, Alex Cousins (Sarah) and Valerie Renard. Alice’s family was her greatest joy. Bob was the love of her life. …
Westchester Businessman Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Pay $395K Westchester Businessman Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Pay $395K
Westchester Businessman Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Pay $395K A Westchester County businessman has admitted to tax evasion for more than four years to the tune of almost $400,000. Antonio Nikc, 58, of Chappaqua, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 3, to tax evasion for the years 2010 to 2014, for a total $395,745, said the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. According to the statements made in court, during the time period of the tax evasion, Nikc managed a number of family businesses that operate large rental buildings in New York and Connecticut, in a manner to conceal his sources of income to prevent the IRS from assessi…
Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy
Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy A scholarship fund has been established in memory of a Northern Westchester boy who died on Saturday, Feb. 29 at age 11 in a hiking accident. Mattias James Edstrom of Chappaqua was born July 12, 2008 in New York City to Ivy Pool and Christian Edstrom. He is also survived by his sister Alexandra.  Mattias was a student at Robert E. Bell Middle School in Chappaqua.  He was an avid learner and loved to share what he knew with all around him, according to his obituary. Mattias loved the outdoors, skiing, playing baseball, and hiking with his family. He was a scout in Chappaqua Troop…
ID Released For Northern Westchester Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing ID Released For Northern Westchester Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing
ID Released For Northern Westchester Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing The identity has been released for the 11-year-old boy from Northern Westchester County who died after falling about 300 feet while ice climbing in the Catskills. The boy, now identified as Chappaqua resident Mattias Edstrom, fell about 300 feet down ice-covered ledges In the Town of Hunter, according to authorities. Edstrom was the son of Town of New Castle Supervisor Ivy Pool. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 in the Indian Head Wilderness area of the Catskill State Park near a popular ice climbing location known as the "Dark Side" off of Platte Clove R…
Northern Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist Northern Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist
Northern Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist A high school student from Westchester was among the 40 that were chosen as finalists at this year's prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search. This year, approximately 2,000 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based on their research skills, commitme…
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One Republican Candidate, 11 Democrats In 2020 Race For Open Westchester Congressional Seat One Republican Candidate, 11 Democrats In 2020 Race For Open Westchester Congressional Seat
One Republican Candidate, 11 Democrats In 2020 Race For Open Westchester Congressional Seat One Republican candidate has publicly stepped forward to run for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's 17th District Congressional seat being vacated at the end of 2020. And even that lone Republican, businessman Josh Eisen of Harrison, has remained elusive so far. He's created an online campaign website and social media pages and filled out a Ballotpedia survey—among early indicators of his interest in the district that Lowey, a Democrat also from Harrison, has represented for more than three decades.  Eisen has raised more than $600,000, a campaign spokesman said on Wednesday, Jan. 22, believed to …
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Westchester Congressman Endorses Joe Biden, Called 'Shameless' By GOP Challenger Westchester Congressman Endorses Joe Biden, Called 'Shameless' By GOP Challenger
Westchester Congressman Endorses Joe Biden, Called 'Shameless' By GOP Challenger New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president in 2020 on Monday, Jan. 13, touting the former vice president's ability to defeat President Donald Trump in November and unify the country once in office. On Twitter, Maloney wrote: "As president, Joe Biden will deliver the local tax relief, infrastructure, clean drinking water & support for our military and veterans that the American public wants." "As voters go to the polls in the coming months, I hope they'll join me & vote for Joe," wrote Maloney, a Democrat from Cold Spring.&nb…
33 Westchester HS Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 Semifinalists 33 Westchester HS Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 Semifinalists
33 Westchester HS Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 Semifinalists Nearly three dozen Westchester high school students were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search. This year, approximately 2,000 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based on their rese…
Listen To Your Heart: Getting To The Root Of Heart Disease Listen To Your Heart: Getting To The Root Of Heart Disease
Listen To Your Heart: Getting To The Root Of Heart Disease If a plant-based diet and more exercise lead to greater heart health, why don’t we follow these recommendations? The numbers don’t lie: Heart disease (and all it entails) is a serious problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the leading cause of death among most ethnicities in the United States; that’s 610,000 people annually—one out of four deaths in a year. Then consider that almost three-quarters of a million Americans have a heart attack in a year. If there’s something you could learn to benefit your heart, wouldn’t you want to? To that end, North…
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Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties continues to grow. On Thursday, Dec. 19, Westchester County Legislator and Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Parker of Rye announced her candidacy for Congress. Parker officially launched her campaign at an environmentally friendly house being renovated in Ossining.  “This building is emblematic of my commitment to the environment,” Parker said, “a home that can create as much energy as it uses. We have started down this path in Westch…
Vanessa Williams Will Join Hillary, Chelsea Clinton In Westchester Appearance Vanessa Williams Will Join Hillary, Chelsea Clinton In Westchester Appearance
Vanessa Williams Will Join Hillary, Chelsea Clinton In Westchester Appearance Former Miss America Vanessa Williams will join Hillary and Chelsea Clinton at Pace University in Pleasantville as they wrap up their book tour for the year. The Clintons have been making the rounds, publicizing about “The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience, which “looks at the lives of women in history who have made a difference, ranging from social activists and political figures to writers and Olympians.” For their final stop on the tour, the Clintons will be joined by Westchester resident Williams and Pace University President Marvin Krislov at Pace Universit…
Hillary Clinton Edges Joe Biden Among Democrats In New National Poll On 2020 Race Hillary Clinton Edges Joe Biden Among Democrats In New National Poll On 2020 Race
Hillary Clinton Edges Joe Biden Among Democrats In New National Poll On 2020 Race Despite only dipping her toe into the water, Hillary Clinton has emerged as Democratic voters’ top choice for the 2020 presidential nomination, according to a new poll. Clinton, a Chappaqua native, narrowly edged out former Vice President Joe Biden, earning 21 percent of the Democrats’ support in a Harvard-Harris national poll released last week. Biden took in 20 percent, in front of Sen. Bernie Sanders at 12 percent. Elizabeth Warren (9 percent) and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg (7 percent), also garnered support from Democrats polled. Pollsters took the opinions of 1,859 vot…