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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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Police & Fire
Two-Car Accident In Southeast Leaves Seven Hospitalized Two-Car Accident In Southeast Leaves Seven Hospitalized
Two-Car Accident In Southeast Leaves Seven Hospitalized SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- A two-car crash at the intersection of Routes 6 and 22 left seven people hospitalized, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. The crash in Southeast, which was near the border with the village of Brewster, occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Two of the victims were children, according to the Sheriff's Department.  The Sheriff's Department says the crash happened when a Toyota sedan that was going eastbound on Route 6 tried to turn onto Route 22 and go northbound. The vehicle was then "struck broadside by a Toyota minivan heading westbound on Route 6…

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Lifestyle
Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving In Northern Westchester Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving In Northern Westchester
Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving In Northern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Looking for a Thanksgiving feast where you don't have to worry about the prepping, cooking and cleaning? Consider the following Northern Westchester restaurants where all that's required is a reservation.  Campagna at Bedford Post Inn, Bedford: Open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering prix-fixe menu at $85 per person. Crabtree's Kittle House, Chappaqua: Open from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., offering prix-fixe meals for $67.50 per person. Le Château, South Salem: Open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering prix-fixe dinners at $68 per person. Moderne Barn, Armonk: Open …

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News
Ex-North Salem Supervisor's Estate Is Up For Auction Ex-North Salem Supervisor's Estate Is Up For Auction
Ex-North Salem Supervisor's Estate Is Up For Auction NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The estate of former North Salem Supervisor Paul Greenwood, who resigned in 2009 after being indicted on federal fraud charges, will be up for auction on Thursday, Nov. 20, according to an official with the company overseeing the sale. Richard Maltz of family business Maltz Auctions, said the auction will take place at The Ritz-Carlton in White Plains. Registration is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the auction itself is scheduled to start an hour later. The estate is listed as being more than 15 acres and is made up of three parcels at 14, 16 and 22 Wheeler Road. The m…

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Politics
De Palma Wins Pound Ridge Town Board Race By Just 11 Votes De Palma Wins Pound Ridge Town Board Race By Just 11 Votes
De Palma Wins Pound Ridge Town Board Race By Just 11 Votes POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Democrat Sherene De Palma has won the special election for a Pound Ridge Town Board seat by a narrow margin, updated unofficial results show. The results, which are from the Westchester County Board of Elections, show that De Palma defeated Republican David Dow by just 11 votes. De Palma garnered 954 votes, while Dow got 943.  The results were updated following the counting of absentee and affidavit ballots. The counting for the additional ballots was done on Friday, Nov. 14, according to the Board of Elections. De Palama previously held a narrow lead that was small…

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Mezzancello Wins North Castle Race By 22 Votes, Unofficial Results Show Mezzancello Wins North Castle Race By 22 Votes, Unofficial Results Show
Mezzancello Wins North Castle Race By 22 Votes, Unofficial Results Show ARMONK, N.Y. -- Republican Guy Mezzancello has won the special election for a North Castle Town Board seat in a 22-vote squeaker, unofficial results show. The results, which are from the Westchester County Board of Elections, show that Mezzancello received 1,835 votes to 1,813 for Democrat José Berra. The results were updated due to the addition to absentee and affidavit ballots, which were counted on Friday, Nov. 14, according to the Board of Elections. Earlier results, which were prior to the other ballots' addition, gave a slim lead for Berra, which then flipped to a narrow lead for …

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Politics
Aronchick Takes North Salem Town Board Race By 34 Votes Aronchick Takes North Salem Town Board Race By 34 Votes
Aronchick Takes North Salem Town Board Race By 34 Votes NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Democratic candidate Martin Aronchick has won a special election for a North Salem Town Board seat by just 34 votes, unofficial results show. The results, which are from the Westchester County Board of Elections, show that Aronchick received 884 votes to 850 votes for Republican incumbent William Monti. Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted on Friday, Nov. 14, according to the Board of Elections, and the results were updated to include them. Prior to the update, Aronchick was also shown to have a slim lead. Results will be certified and made official later …

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Sports
It's 'Hail To The Tuskers' As Somers Celebrates Girls Soccer State Title It's 'Hail To The Tuskers' As Somers Celebrates Girls Soccer State Title
It's 'Hail To The Tuskers' As Somers Celebrates Girls Soccer State Title SOMERS, N.Y. -- Monday was a great day to be a Tusker, as Somers High School students joined together at a packed celebration in honor of the girls varsity soccer team winning a state championship. Head Coach Paul Saia recalled the busy weekend that culminated in the win, starting with a Friday bus ride to Cortland, N.Y. and a practice in snow before a 2-1 semifinal victory. He then discussed the team's opponent in the final round, Long Island's Rockville Centre South Side. Saia recalled the many titles that the other school had and how they defeated Somers before. “They didn't have a c…

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News
New Castle Town Board Appoints Members To Business Committee New Castle Town Board Appoints Members To Business Committee
New Castle Town Board Appoints Members To Business Committee CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The New Castle Town Board unanimously voted at its Nov. 10 meeting to appoint members to a new group, the Business Development Advisory Committee. The members are Lee Anchin, Randy Katchis, Solveig McShea, Phil Altman, Jeffrey Blockinger, Barry Mishkin, David Perlmutter, Erik Nicolaysen, Corey Shanus, Joan Simon, and Phil Lauria. According to the resolution, the committee will advise the Town Board on topics that include increasing the commercial tax base, making the approval process streamlined for new businesses, working with landlords with respect to finding tenant…

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Police & Fire
Croton Falls Breaks Ground On New Firehouse Croton Falls Breaks Ground On New Firehouse
Croton Falls Breaks Ground On New Firehouse CROTON FALLS, N.Y. -- Amid fanfare and sunny weather, Croton Falls firefighters held a groundbreaking on Saturday for their new firehouse. After several local officials spoke, folks came up to a pile of dirt to take turns with ceremonial shoveling and for photo opportunities. The gathering was also marked by several rounds of applause. Angelo D'Agostino, chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, said construction will start next Tuesday. He mentioned that a priority will be to get the roof done before snow comes. The new firehouse will be created by renovating an existing garage, …

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Somers Town Board To Discuss Community Pool Somers Town Board To Discuss Community Pool
Somers Town Board To Discuss Community Pool SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Town Board will discuss the possibility of a town pool, Supervisor Rick Morrissey said at the board’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13. Morrissey read a letter from Jim Papa, chairman of the Somers Parks and Recreation Board, outlining interest from residents in a pool. Residents, headed by Linda Simpson, went to the Parks and Rec board’s meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to talk about the possibility, Papa said in his letter. “The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously voted to send this request to the Town Board for their consideration,” Papa wrote. “If the Town Bo…

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