Douglas Elliman Honors Top-Performing Agents Of 2020, Announces Winners Of Annual Ellie Awards Douglas Elliman Honors Top-Performing Agents Of 2020, Announces Winners Of Annual Ellie Awards
Douglas Elliman Honors Top-Performing Agents Of 2020, Announces Winners Of Annual Ellie Awards On March 4, Douglas Elliman, one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, announced the winners of the 2021 Ellie Awards, which honor the firm’s top performing agents throughout the nation for 2020. Top performers from Westchester and Connecticut were among the honorees this year. “While this past year was extremely challenging, our talented agents persevered. Through their hard work and dedication, our brokerage was able to surpass its 2019 sales volume despite a global pandemic,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, …
COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations
Covid-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Hudson Valley Locations With the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine providing health officials with an additional option for vaccinating those eligible, CVS announced it will be expanding its vaccination program to nearly 150 more locations in New York, including many in the Hudson Valley. CVS Pharmacy, which had already been receiving vaccine doses as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which are earmarked for specific chains, announced this week that it will be ramping up its vaccination program due to an increased allocation of the vaccine. Those who are eligible and interested in getting v…
Northern Westchester HS Senior James Farina, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 17 Northern Westchester HS Senior James Farina, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 17
Northern Westchester HS Senior James Farina, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 17 James J. Farina IV, a standout golfer who also worked as a caddy in Northern Westchester, died on Sunday, Feb. 14 at age 17. He was a senior at Somers High School, earned his first varsity letter in golf as an eighth-grader, and competed in Junior Tournaments in the Met PGA and Hurricane Golf Tour events in Florida. He won both the Junior Club Championship and Parent/Child Championship at Mount Kisco Country Club several times. In addition, he was a hardworking and popular caddy at both Mount Kisco and Alpine Country Clubs.  "He was also very mechanically inclined," according to his …
Llama Who Went Missing In Northern Westchester Has Been Found Llama Who Went Missing In Northern Westchester Has Been Found
Llama Who Went Missing In Northern Westchester Has Been Found Update: A llama who went missing in Northern Westchester has been found. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill and Darlington roads and hasn't been seen since. He was located on Wednesday, Dec. 30, in woods not far from home, and is now back home and safely eating and drinking. Original story: There a llama on the loose in the area. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill…
Man Blocks Roadway, Hits Vehicle, Fights With Officers In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Blocks Roadway, Hits Vehicle, Fights With Officers In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Blocks Roadway, Hits Vehicle, Fights With Officers In Northern Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested for criminal mischief and other charges after he allegedly blocked a roadway. Lehman Greene, 57, of Katonah, was arrested around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, after Yorktown Police responded to a complaint of a person blocking the roadway on Croton Heights Road, said the Yorktown Police. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found Greene had stood in front of a vehicle while blocking the roadway, police said. Greene then allegedly caused damage to the same vehicle by punching the hood of the vehicle several times causing more than $250 in damag…
Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester
Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester Though countless businesses have endured tough times during the COVID-19 outbreak, DeCicco & Sons has found itself busy preparing to open its latest Westchester location. DeCicco & Sons will open its much-anticipated Eastchester location - its ninth in Westchester - on Friday, Oct. 9. The 30,000-square-foot grocery store will replace the Acme Supermarket at 777 White Plains Road which closed last fall. In a statement, John DeCicco Jr., the CEO of DeCicco & Sons, said that, “we believe that our focus on quality and exceptional service will resonate strongly with the Eastchester…
New Senior Rabbi After 43 Years At Westchester Congregation Arrives With Hopeful Message New Senior Rabbi After 43 Years At Westchester Congregation Arrives With Hopeful Message
New Senior Rabbi After 43 Years At Westchester Congregation Arrives With Hopeful Message For only the second time in its 43-year history, Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners has a senior rabbi as its leader.  Before flying into New York from Israel at the end of June, Rabbi David Wilfond, who started the new role at the reform temple on July 1, was asked what hopeful message he might bring to the congregation in the midst of the world’s health crisis and fight for social justice. "Hope, respect and inclusion” summed up his response.  “We, as a community can help one another get through this," said Rabbi Wilfond. "And we can help the larger community get through …
Two Rescued By Mulitple First Responders In Separate Incidents In Northern Westchester Two Rescued By Mulitple First Responders In Separate Incidents In Northern Westchester
Two Rescued By Mulitple First Responders In Separate Incidents In Northern Westchester A teenage girl was rescued by firefighters and EMTs after falling from a rope swing and hitting her head and a hiker was rescued after falling ill.  The first incident took place in Northern Westchester County around 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Muscoot Reservoir in Katonah. According to the Katonah Fire Department, the teen fell from a rope swing and struck her head on rocky terrain while swimming with friends. The department responded with the Bedford Police, the Bedford/Katonah Ambulance Corps, and the Goldens Bridge Fire Department after receiving a 911 call from several companio…
COVID-19: Northern Westchester Locally Owned Shop 'Working Around Clock' To Keep Business Alive COVID-19: Northern Westchester Locally Owned Shop 'Working Around Clock' To Keep Business Alive
Covid-19: Northern Westchester Locally Owned Shop 'Working Around Clock' To Keep Business Alive A Northern Westchester business owner is working around the clock to keep her shop up and running and continue supporting the community she has called home for decades. Mindy Yanish, the proprietor of Offerings Gallery in Katonah, which celebrated its 30th anniversary four months early in February due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, said that she and other small businesses are still adjusting to the “new paradigm” the virus caused. Yanish said that as things currently stand and the state begins reopening from the COVID-19 crisis, she will stay open, offering as many services a…
COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes
Covid-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes A popular Northern Westchester business has been forced to permanently shut its doors after temporarily closing earlier due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Katonah Reading Rooms permanently shut down its business' after being forced to shut down in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Coronavirus destroyed the Katonah Reading Room,” Pete Menzies, the co-owner of the business said. “It was slow and brutal, a piercing of the heart, and it hurt more than you can imagine.” Menzies said that late in March, he and his wife, Gretchen, had to call more than 20 employees to lay th…
COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes
Covid-19: Popular Northern Westchester Business Closes A popular Northern Westchester business has been forced to permanently shut its doors after temporarily closing earlier due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Katonah Reading Rooms permanently shut down its business' after being forced to shut down in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Coronavirus destroyed the Katonah Reading Room,” Pete Menzies, the co-owner of the business said. “It was slow and brutal, a piercing of the heart, and it hurt more than you can imagine.” Menzies said that late in March, he and his wife, Gretchen, had to call more than 20 employees to lay th…
Drive-By Memorial Service Scheduled For  Beloved COVID-19 Victim From Area Drive-By Memorial Service Scheduled For  Beloved COVID-19 Victim From Area
Drive-By Memorial Service Scheduled For Beloved Covid-19 Victim From Area The family of an 82-year-old area man who died from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) couldn't stand the thought of saying goodbye without a proper send-off have decided to hold a drive-by memorial. On Wednesday, April 29, the Putnam County family is hosting a drive-by to commemorate the passing of their father, Brewster resident Mauro Chaves. Chaves died on Thursday, April 23 from COVID-19 at Calvary Hospital in New York City. In addition to his illness, two other family members including his wife and daughter were also battling the virus.  "We thankfully recovered but my father passe…