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Tom Auchterlonie

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Tom Auchterlonie is an experienced local journalist and is originally from Mount Kisco. Prior to joining The Daily Voice he spent more than four years at Patch.com, where he covered Mount Kisco, New Castle and Bedford. He has also freelanced for various local publications, including The Examiner, Inside Chappaqua and The Record-Review. Tom is an alumnus of Syracuse University.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Fired Pound Ridge Library Director Sues To Get Job Back Fired Pound Ridge Library Director Sues To Get Job Back
Fired Pound Ridge Library Director Sues To Get Job Back POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Former Pound Ridge Library Director Marilyn Tinter, who was fired in September, has filed a lawsuit against the library district to get reinstated. The lawsuit, which was filed on Dec. 13 with the state Supreme Court in White Plains, blasts the district's disciplinary hearing that was held prior to Tinter's firing. The hearing was presided over by Steven Kasarda during the spring and fall. Tinter was brought up on several disciplinary charges, with 40 "specifications" under each charge category. Kasarda sided with the library district on 38 of the specificati…

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Police & Fire
Three Plead Guilty In Deadly Beating Of Area Laborer Three Plead Guilty In Deadly Beating Of Area Laborer
Three Plead Guilty In Deadly Beating Of Area Laborer MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Three men have pleaded guilty in connection with the July 2015 beating death of Mount Kisco day laborer Jose Reyes Sanchez, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's office. The defendants are 36-year-old Fredy Coronado Mendez Depaz, who pleaded guilty to a felony level count of second-degree manslaughter; his brother, 21-year-old Mario David Coronado Depaz, who also pleaded guilty to a felony level count of second-degree manslaughter; and 36-year-old Milton Aviel Ventura, who pleaded guilty to a felony level count of third-degree robbery. The Depaz brothe…

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Lifestyle
Menorah Lightings Planned Across Northern Westchester Menorah Lightings Planned Across Northern Westchester
Menorah Lightings Planned Across Northern Westchester This year, Hannukah is scheduled to begin on Dec. 24, which is also Christmas Eve. The relatively late start means that menorah-lighting ceremonies across the area will fall around the same time. Here is an overview of the events: Mount Kisco: Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation, a local synagogue, is scheduled to hold a menorah lighting on Saturday, Dec. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. It will take plaza in front of the Mount Kisco Public Library and Village Hall. Bedford: Chabad of Bedford announced that a menorah lighting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 4 p.m. It will be held on the Village …

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Business
DeCicco & Sons Opening New Area Store On Dec. 30 DeCicco & Sons Opening New Area Store On Dec. 30
DeCicco & Sons Opening New Area Store On Dec. 30 MILLWOOD, N.Y. -- Grocery store DeCicco & Sons will open its latest location in Millwood on Dec. 30, New Castle Supervisor Rob Greenstein announced. The store is slated to feature several amenities, noted Greenstein, who announced the date in a Town Board report and in a subsequent press release. "Their 20,000 square ft. store in Millwood will be a sparkling beauty, with a wide selection of the very best quality food and products, complete with a Beer & Wine Tasting Bar, a multi-level Cafe, rotating selections of world-renowned craft beers on tap, a full-service Sushi counter, …

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Neighbors
Property Brothers' Episode In Mount Kisco Airing On Wednesday Property Brothers' Episode In Mount Kisco Airing On Wednesday
Property Brothers' Episode In Mount Kisco Airing On Wednesday MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- An episode of the Property Brothers' "Buying and Selling" that was filmed in Mount Kisco will air Wednesday night on HGTV, according to local realtor Justin Pieragostini, who said that he helped with the show. The episode is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. It covers a local house that Pieragostini tried to sell for two clients, Dan and Olivia. The show was filmed in Mount Kisco last year, Pieragostini added, noting that it took a couple of days to do so. While Pieragostini said that he was not on camera, he added that he helped in marketing the house.

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Neighbors
Bill Clinton's Remarks In Area Bookstore Draw Sharp Response From Trump Bill Clinton's Remarks In Area Bookstore Draw Sharp Response From Trump
Bill Clinton's Remarks In Area Bookstore Draw Sharp Response From Trump PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- In a Tuesday tweet, President-elect Donald Trump slammed former President Bill Clinton over remarks that he reportedly made at a local bookstore in a sharp back-and-forth exchange between once-and-future commanders in chief. Trump tweeted the following, "Bill Clinton stated that I called him after the election. Wrong, he called me (with a very nice congratulations). He "doesn't know much" ..." The president-elect continued by tweeting, "especially how to get people, even with an unlimited budget, out to vote in the vital swing states ( and mor…

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Events
Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk
Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- A local charity is holding its annual fundraiser this weekend in Armonk. Heavenly Productions Foundation, which helps provide support for children in financial need, will hold the fundraiser at Armonk House on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Among the scheduled guests are News 12 reporter  Lisa Salvadorini, who will emcee the event, and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. The afternoon gathering will feature a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and live music. Armonk House, a local restaurant, will serve an array of refreshments,  including appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert…

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News
Residents Blast Proposed Teen-Depression Treatment Center In Armonk Residents Blast Proposed Teen-Depression Treatment Center In Armonk
Residents Blast Proposed Teen-Depression Treatment Center In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- A proposal to use an Armonk residence for an adolescent mental-health treatment center is being met with a fiery backlash from neighbors. The residents worry that the project will lead to an influx of drug dealers and traffic, imperil their water supply and lower their property values. Neighbors slammed the proposal, which is for 14-16 Cole Drive, at a Nov. 30 North Castle Town Board meeting that was marked by some crosstalk and interruptions. The gathering lasted for more than five hours and concluded after 1 a.m. The proposal is from Paradigm Treatment Centers, a Californ…

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Politics
Wolfensohn Wins Race For Millwood Fire Commissioner Seat Wolfensohn Wins Race For Millwood Fire Commissioner Seat
Wolfensohn Wins Race For Millwood Fire Commissioner Seat MILLWOOD, N.Y. -- Former New Castle Councilman Michael Wolfensohn will be returning to local elected office after a five-year hiatus, having won a contested election to an open seat on the Millwood Board of Fire Commissioners. Results released show that Wolfensohn received 43 votes. Charles Canero received 31 votes, while Robert Nesbit garnered Robert Nesbit. Wolfensohn served on the New Castle Town Board from 2007 to 2011. He unsuccessfully ran to return to the board in 2013.  Wolfensohn's seat has a full five-year term. Meanwhile, Jason Lichtenthal won an uncontested special election to…

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Politics
Schoenberg Wins Write-In Bid For New Castle Fire Commissioner Seat Schoenberg Wins Write-In Bid For New Castle Fire Commissioner Seat
Schoenberg Wins Write-In Bid For New Castle Fire Commissioner Seat CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Write-in candidate Danna Schoenberg has won a special election to fill a seat on the Board of Fire Commissioners for New Castle Fire District No. 1. Schoenberg, a critic of a recently defeated proposal to expand the Bedford Road firehouse in Chappaqua, defeated district Secretary Nancy Zezze, who was appointed to the seat last year on an interim basis. The seat was originally vacated last year due to the death of Gerry Golub. Schoenberg will serve the remaining three years of the term. Results from the fire district show that Schoenberg received 211 votes to 175 for Zezz…

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