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Pound Ridge, NY
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former New Canaan Home
"Pretty Woman" star Richard Gere's decision to sell his Connecticut estate that once belonged to famed singer-songwriter Paul Simon has irked Simon's daughter enough to wish a curse upon him. Why such vitriol from the 30-year-old daughter of one half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel? According to an Instagram story posted on Tuesday, July 8, by Lulu Simon, Gere promised to "take care of the land as condition of his purchase." This was particularly important to Simon, who has followed her dad into the music business, as her childhood pets are buried on the 32-acre property, l…
Chappaqua, NY
Readers Choice
Best Fine Dining In Westchester County In 2024: The Inn At Pound Ridge By Jean-Georges
We are thrilled to announce that the Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges has been named Best Fine Dining destination in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards. This iconic restaurant, set in the heart of Pound Ridge, offers an unforgettable dining experience that blends world-class cuisine with warm, rustic elegance, according to its website. Helmed by internationally acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the restaurant features a seasonally inspired menu crafted from the freshest locally sourced ingredients, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choi…
Chappaqua, NY
Readers Choice
Best Antiques Store In Westchester County In 2024: The Cottage
We are thrilled to announce that the Cottage has been named Best Antiques Store in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Since opening its doors, owner Lisa Miller, who brings together an array of antiques, vintage finds, and contemporary pieces, has transformed the Cottage into a destination where history and style seamlessly blend, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Westchester County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ c…
Pound Ridge, NY
Obituaries
Pound Ridge Police Sergeant Dies Suddenly: 'Highly Respected'
A town in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of Sergeant Greg Walz, a highly respected law enforcement officer who served his community for nearly two decades. Walz, a member of the Pound Ridge Police Department, died at the age of 55 on Friday night, Feb. 14 following a medical emergency, town officials announced on Saturday, Feb. 15. Town officials remembered Walz as a dedicated officer: "Sergeant Walz was a dedicated and highly respected member of our department, serving with honor, integrity, and unwavering commitment to our community for nearly 17 years," officials w…
Pound Ridge, NY
News
$400M Suit: Justin Baldoni Accuses Pound Ridge's Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Of Smear Campaign
In an escalating legal battle featuring Hollywood heavyweights, actor Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for $400 million allegedly orchestrating a smear campaign to ruin his career. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that Lively and Reynolds used their influence to seize control of Baldoni's film "It Ends With Us," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. Baldoni directed, co-starred in, and co-financed the production through his company, Wayfarer Studios. “This is not a case about celebrities sniping at each …
Pound Ridge, NY
Lifestyle
Pound Ridge's Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment
Blake Lively is suing "It Ends with Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress," according to multiple reports. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, follows months of reports about behind-the-scenes tension during the production of the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which was spotted filming in Hoboken, NJ. Lively, age 37, claims the 40-year-old Baldoni created an inappropriate work environment, including discussing cast members' genitalia, past sexual behavior, and making comments about her weight and late father,…
Yonkers, NY
Lifestyle
‘Eras Tour’ Vibes: Taylor Swift Laser Show Coming To Planetarium In Yonkers
Although Taylor Swift has ended her globe-spanning Eras Tour, a Hudson Valley planetarium is filling this Blank Space with a light show that will feature plenty of the pop icon's hits. The Planetarium at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers will be holding its "Laser Taylor Swift" show through the end of December, combining Swift's best-known songs with a "dazzling laser light show," according to the museum's website. The 55-minute show will feature hits such as "Anti-Hero," "Love Story," and "...Ready for It?" In a post on social media, Yonkers city officials raved about t…
Pound Ridge, NY
Lifestyle
Pound Ridge's Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Reveal Themselves As Swifties In New Selfie
Popular power couple and New York residents Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are the latest celebrities to be completely enthralled with pop superstar Taylor Swift. In an Instagram post, Reynolds revealed that he and Lively, who married in 2012 and live in the Northern Westchester town of Pound Ridge, attended an Eras Tour concert in New Orleans in October, an experience he said was "one of the best things I’ve seen/heard/felt." "The main reason I’ll never forget this show is because it brings people together in so many ways," Reynolds, age 48, wrote in the post's caption, also adding, "And …
New Canaan, CT
Real Estate
Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years
A Connecticut estate once home to both singer-songwriter Paul Simon and actor Richard Gere has sold for tens of millions of dollars for the second time in two years. The 32-acre Fairfield County property, located at 82 Brookwood Ln. in New Canaan, sold on Thursday, Oct. 10 for $10.75 million, according to the town's property records. The home was last purchased for $10.8 million through the Kensho Trust in July 2022 by the 75-year-old Gere, known for "Pretty Woman" and "An Officer and a Gentleman." He had intended to turn part of the property into a farm and harvest mushrooms, h…
Pound Ridge, NY
Lifestyle
Pound Ridge Power Couple Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Riding High As Movies Soar At Box Office
A New York couple you have heard of is riding high, with each starring in blockbuster movies released about the same time this summer. After actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married in 2012, they decided to call Northern Westchester County home, moving to the same town -- Bedford -- where iconic television personality Martha Stewart has lived for decades. Shortly after, Reynolds, age 47, and the 37-year-old Lively bought a new multi-million dollar estate tucked away in a wooded area of neighboring Pound Ridge. But it's not as if they've had much time to spend around the house. Lively…
Ridgefield, CT
Lifestyle
Ryan Reynolds Visits Prospector Theater In Ridgefield
A hat and glasses couldn't hide the identity of the "Deadpool & Wolverine" star and Westchester County resident Ryan Reynolds when he walked into a popular Fairfield County theater to take in a movie. Reynolds, married to acclaimed actress Blake Lively, took his children to the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield this week. And even though Reynolds wanted to see the movie InsideOut 2 with his kids, which was sold out, they bypassed his own movie and headed for "Despicable Me 4" instead. The star, who lives with Lively and their four children in a $5.7 million mansion in Pound Ridge, just…
Pound Ridge, NY
News
Update: Support Pours In For Longtime Firefighter Injured In Northern Westchester Blaze
A community is pulling together to raise money and cook meals for the family of a beloved firefighter who was seriously injured in a Northern Westchester blaze. The effort began after longtime Pound Ridge firefighter and senior resident Ray Clark was injured in an intense blaze that went up at a Bedford residence on Long Ridge Road on Monday morning, April 8. Earlier Report - Blaze Tears Through Bedford Home, Causes Road Closure Clark, a 62-year department member, is known for always giving his time to his community. Now that he is in need, though, Pound Ridge is maki…
Bedford, NY
Police & Fire
Blaze Tears Through Northern Westchester Home, Causes Road Closure
Firefighters from several departments spent hours fighting a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence that required nearly 100,000 gallons of water and an excavator to completely extinguish. Updated Report - Update: Funds Come To Pound Ridge Firefighter Hurt In Blaze The blaze began on Monday morning, April 8 at a residence on Long Ridge Road in Bedford, according to the Bedford Fire Department. After crews arrived at the home at around 7:30 a.m., they searched the building and found no one inside. Firefighters then began dousing the flames, which were tearing through the sides and r…
Lewisboro, NY
Obituaries
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former South Salem Restaurant Manager
Community members are coming together to lend their help to a family reeling from the sudden loss of a beloved father, grandfather, and former restaurant manager from Northern Westchester. The death of Steve Rosenschein, a Pound Ridge native known for once managing The Horse And Hound restaurant in South Salem, was announced in a GoFundMe fundraiser page created on Saturday, Jan. 13 by his friend, James Ddoge. After growing up in Pound Ridge and graduating from Fox Lane High School, Rosenschein moved to Florida and began a successful real estate business. However,…
New Rochelle, NY
Lifestyle
Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By New Rochelle Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand
A restaurant in Westchester that has already been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list now has another claim to fame following a visit from famed Hollywood actor and local resident Richard Gere. Gere, a North Salem resident formerly of Pound Ridge, stopped by Maria Restaurant in New Rochelle at 11 Huguenot St. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The restaurant's owner announced the visit in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 11. Gere, age 74 and best known for roles in films such as "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," is reportedly looking to buy a Fairf…
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan
It was Swiftie Mania day in a Connecticut town after a rumor started that the mega pop queen Taylor Swift was lunching in town with her new boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the heart of Fairfield County, hundreds of teens, moms, and well, guys, turned up in the town. of New Canaan outside the popular Elm Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 20 where Swift was supposed to be inside dining with boyfriend Kelce (the Kansas City Chiefs tight end), Swift's BFF actor Blake Lively, and Lively's hubby actor Ryan Reynolds who live in neighboring Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester County. Once the rumor made it…
Pound Ridge, NY
Obituaries
Former Fire Chief Of Pound Ridge Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother'
A former fire chief and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his dedication to his town throughout his 53-year department membership. Robert H. Meyer, the former chief of the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, died on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the age of 88, according to his obituary. Before becoming a firefighter, Meyer began his career in 1953 as an electrician in the Navy until he was honorably discharged in 1957. In addition to working on a nuclear submarine during this time, Meyer also became a union electrical worker and a foreman af…
North Salem, NY
Real Estate
North Salem's Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Paul Simon's Fairfield County Estate
To say Richard Gere has been active in the real estate market in the region would be quite an understatement. The popular actor moved from one Northern Westchester County town to another one early last year when he moved to North Salem after listing his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million. (The Pound Ridge sale price wound up being around $24 million.) Now, the 74-year-old Gere, best known for his roles in the movies "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," has been identified as the buyer of a country estate in Fairfield County that was owned by singer-songwriter Paul Simon&nb…
Pound Ridge, NY
Police & Fire
Dumpster Fire Ignites, Threatens Barn In Pound Ridge
A dumpster full of hay and other yard debris almost caused the destruction of a barn in Northern Westchester after it went up in flames. The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 15 just before noon, when firefighters from the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire that had ignited close to a barn in the town, department members said on Saturday, Aug. 19. Arriving firefighters soon saw that a dumpster filled with hay and other yard-related material had caught on fire and that the homeowner was attempting to douse the flames using a garden hose. Cr…
Pound Ridge, NY
Police & Fire
Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Pound Ridge
While fighting a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence, firefighters had to quickly evacuate the building after finding hazardous materials inside. The fire happened on Sunday, Aug. 13 around 8:15 a.m., when firefighters from numerous departments responded to a home in Pound Ridge on Salem Road (Route 124) that had ignited. According to the Bedford Hills Fire Department, arriving crews found heavy flames coming out of the two-story wood-frame building. Soon, a total of five tankers were requested to the scene to help with the effort. While the fight to put out the fla…
North Salem, NY
Lifestyle
New North Salem Resident Richard Gere Spotted At Popular Diner In Northeast
Actor Richard Gere, who resides in Northern Westchester County, made a cameo appearance at a diner in Northeast for an early morning bite on Monday, July 24, according to management. "Look who stopped by for breakfast today," the restaurant at Sharon's Place in Scranton, Pennsylvania wrote in a Facebook post. Look who stopped by for breakfast today!!😊😊 Posted by Sharon's Place on Monday, July 24, 2023 "Obviously, he knows who has the best breakfast in town!" wrote one restaurant-goer in the comments. "That’s amazing." Earlier report: Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester…
Pound Ridge, NY
Obituaries
Pound Ridge Resident Who Starred In Baseball For Fox Lane HS Dies At Age 25
A young man who resided in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield counties is being remembered for his outstanding skills on the baseball diamond and his dedication to always putting his family and friends first. Pound Ridge resident Joseph Fraioli, who also called Stamford home, died suddenly on Monday, June 12 at the age of 25, according to his obituary. A natural-born baseball player, Fraioli grew up playing the sport throughout his childhood and into his time at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, where he helped his team to countless victories. After graduating fro…
Bedford, NY
Business
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Bedford: 'We Are So Grateful'
A restaurant once owned by famed actor and Northern Westchester resident Richard Gere has announced its closure. The Barn at Bedford Post, located in Bedford at 954 Old Post Rd., announced that it closed earlier in the year after more than three years under its current ownership, according to the eatery's website. A message posted on the restaurant's website by the owners said that "We are so grateful to have been a part of this amazing community." "We look forward to sharing future experiences with you!" the message continued. No other reason for the closing was given.&n…
Pound Ridge, NY
Lifestyle
Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Pound Ridge Cover Queen
A breakout "American Idol" star from Northern Westchester will be advancing to the next round of the iconic show after impressing celebrity judges with an impassioned performance of a popular Queen song. Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made her first appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, again performed on an episode that aired on Monday, April 3. During this second appearance, she performed a cover of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" as a duet with fellow contestant Tyson Venegas as part of the show's Hollywood Week Duets. Because Hedges earned a platinum ticket afte…
Port Chester, NY
Lifestyle
This Port Chester Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Westchester: Here's When
Fans of the hit show "American Idol" will soon be able to show their support for a breakout star from Westchester when a local boutique hosts her for a style day ahead of her next appearance on the show. Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made an emotional appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, will be styled by Port Chester-based Madison's Niche on Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the store announced. The woman-owned lifestyle boutique, located in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center at 114 South Ridge St., is inviting the public to come to support Hedges during her style day ahea…
Pound Ridge, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Store Owner In Pound Ridge Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died. Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…
Pound Ridge, NY
Obituaries
Ellen Elizabeth Hilpl, Beloved Former Pound Ridge Teacher, 67
Ellen Elizabeth Hilpl, 67, a former Pound Ridge resident and most recently of the Village of Millerton since 2017, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home in the village. Born May 26, 1955 in Port Chester, NY she was the daughter of the late John E. and Norma Dean (Lasher) Hilpl of Pound Ridge. Ellen Elizabeth was a graduate of William Patterson College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1979, and the College of New Rochelle, where she received a master’s degree in education in 1984 as well as a master’s degree in music. For many years, Ellen Elizabeth was a beloved kin…
Lewisboro, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies
A former teacher who worked for schools in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has died. Margaret "Peggy" Beccaria died on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the age of 85, according to her obituary. A native of New Canaan, Beccaria graduated from high school there before attending college at Western Connecticut State University. She then became a teacher in Stamford. During this time, she married her husband, Peter, in 1959, and then moved to Westchester County, settling in Pound Ridge where the couple raised their two children, Michael and Patrick. After tak…
Pound Ridge, NY
Police & Fire
Car Slips Into Lake In Pound Ridge Amid Icy, Flooded Conditions
A vehicle had to be pulled out of a lake in Northern Westchester after falling into it in the midst of icy and flooded conditions. The incident happened in Pound Ridge on Friday, Jan. 27 around 8:20 a.m., when a vehicle traveling on Siscowit Road fell into a lake by Eastwoods Road, according to Pound Ridge Police. Luckily, the driver was able to get herself out of the vehicle and was unharmed. However, her car became completely submerged and had to be towed out. Police said the area where the car fell is prone to flooding, and they believe the vehicle may have slipped on …
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
New Hires: New Canaan Swears In 2 New Police Officers
Two new police officers will soon begin serving the community in one Fairfield County town, including one with ties to Northern Westchester County. The two new hires were sworn into the New Canaan Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m., according to an announcement from the department. Now serving the department will be 22-year-old Erica Morey of Brookfield and 33-year-old Westchester County resident Nicholas Agoglia of Pound Ridge. Morey, who graduated from Brookfield High School before earning her bachelor's degree in Justice and Law Administration from W…
Pound Ridge, NY
Business
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Pound Ridge
A well-known restaurant in Northern Westchester is being commended for its cozy setting and well-prepared authentic Italian dishes. DiNardo's Ristorante Italiano, located in Pound Ridge at 76 Westchester Ave., is known for homemade pasta and pizzas, as well as an extensive collection of wines, according to the business's website. Fresh ingredients such as seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game, seafood, and fine Italian olive oils feature in the restaurant's dishes. Opened 48 years ago by owner Frank Salvi, the business hopes to offer "a great atmosphere,…
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