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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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Murphy, Wagner Trade Barbs At Putnam Forum Murphy, Wagner Trade Barbs At Putnam Forum
Murphy, Wagner Trade Barbs At Putnam Forum CARMEL, N.Y. -- State Senate candidates Justin Wagner and Terrence Murphy clashed at a heated candidates’ forum in downtown Carmel last week. One moment, in which Murphy declined to shake Wagner’s hand when the pair came on stage, was repeatedly referenced that night. Following the forum, Wagner’s campaign issued a press release noting what happening and uploaded a video of it to YouTube. The video is embedded in this story. One of the debate’s moderators asked Murphy (R-Yorktown) about the handshake. Murphy replied by citing a negative mailer advertising campaigning against him, which …

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Events
Halloween Parade Draws Large Crowd To Downtown Somers Halloween Parade Draws Large Crowd To Downtown Somers
Halloween Parade Draws Large Crowd To Downtown Somers SOMERS, N.Y. -- The mood was lively in downtown Somers on Sunday during an annual Halloween parade and subsequent activities in Bailey Park. The parade, in its 18th year, is supported by the Community YMCA of Northern Westchester. Scores of costumed kids participated in the parade, which began at the Towne Centre at Somers, proceeded up Route 100 and ended at the park. Bonnie Fogarty, who is executive director of the local YMCA, had considerable praise for the parade. “It is a wonderful community event that's free in the area,” she said. She also said that,“it's a great chance for…

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Events
Costumed Kids, Adults Pack Halloween Parade In Katonah Costumed Kids, Adults Pack Halloween Parade In Katonah
Costumed Kids, Adults Pack Halloween Parade In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. -- Downtown Katonah was packed Sunday afternoon for the hamlet's annual Halloween parade. Scores of costumed kids, accompanied by adults, took part. The marchers went in a loop on Katonah Avenue, passing by various shops and stopping near the train station before turning around. Cider and donuts were served following the parade. This year's parade is the second that was funded through Kickstarter, according to Julia Klagsbrun, who was an organizer.  Klagsbrun recalled that this year's parade almost did not happen. “Last year we raised the funds within three days," sh…

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Business
Feed Barn Fire In Mahopac Disrupts Neighboring Stores Feed Barn Fire In Mahopac Disrupts Neighboring Stores
Feed Barn Fire In Mahopac Disrupts Neighboring Stores MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Friday fire that severely damaged The Feed Barn resulted in several neighboring storefronts to close as a result of lesser damage. As of Saturday afternoon, six businesses in addition to the pet food store were either closed or had limited service. All of them are located in Mahopac Village Center, which is a shopping center by Route 6 and is located near the Somers border. Dan Fraser, whose Fraser's Hardware Store has been in the same location for 25 years, discussed the impact to his business. “We had a tremendous amount of water damage,” he said, adding tha…

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Sports
Retired Giants Player Karl Nelson Visits Somers Retired Giants Player Karl Nelson Visits Somers
Retired Giants Player Karl Nelson Visits Somers SOMERS, N.Y. -- Former New York Giants player Karl Nelson came to Somers on Saturday for an autograph signing. Nelson, an offensive tackle who played football for the Giants from 1983 to 1988 and was part of a Super Bowl-winning team, was met with lines of people at the Stop & Shop in Baldwin Place. Nelson, 54, said that his wife's brother lives in Somers. Speaking after the signing, he said he was “constantly busy the whole time.”  He added that there are “a lot of Giant fans up here.” The retired Giant also had his Super Bowl ring with him. He was part of the team that wo…

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Real Estate
Bruce Willis Buys Properties In Bedford, Report Says Bruce Willis Buys Properties In Bedford, Report Says
Bruce Willis Buys Properties In Bedford, Report Says BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Actor Bruce Willis bought two properties in Bedford and closed on the sales in August, according to a report from The Record-Review. The properties are at 340 Croton Lake Road and 378-384, according to the weekly newspaper in its Friday, Oct. 24 edition, which reports that they were bought for $9 million and $3 million, respectively. Zillow.com lists the sale date for the 14-acres five-bedroom, six-bathroom property at 340 Croton Lake Road as Aug. 29. For photos and more info, click here.  

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Events
Mount Kisco Is Holding Halloween Carnival Mount Kisco Is Holding Halloween Carnival
Mount Kisco Is Holding Halloween Carnival MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A Halloween Costume Carnival is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Oct. 26, at the Memorial Complex in Mount Kisco's Leonard Park. The free carnival is set to run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and include crafts and games. More information about the carnival is available here.

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Somers Firehouse Hosting Saturday Pasta Night Somers Firehouse Hosting Saturday Pasta Night
Somers Firehouse Hosting Saturday Pasta Night SOMERS, N.Y. -- A pasta night in Somers is scheduled for Saturday evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is scheduled to take place at the Somers firehouse on Route 202.

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Police & Fire
Fire Severely Damages Mahopac's Feed Barn But Pets Are Safe Fire Severely Damages Mahopac's Feed Barn But Pets Are Safe
Fire Severely Damages Mahopac's Feed Barn But Pets Are Safe MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- An early morning fire severely damaged The Feed Barn in Mahopac, which is part of a shopping plaza along Route 6. The pet food store's exterior was charred and a building frame was exposed. Neighboring stores had smoke and water damage, according to Mahopac Fire Capt. John Deagan.  The fire department's dispatch came at approximately 2:45 a.m., according to Mahopac Ex-Capt. Michael Klein. Klein was seen retrieving a cat named Daisy later in the morning. Deagan was unaware of there being any unaccounted for pets and said there were no injuries. It took about 45 …

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News
Cardinal Dolan Visits Mount Kisco For Monsignor’s Funeral Cardinal Dolan Visits Mount Kisco For Monsignor’s Funeral
Cardinal Dolan Visits Mount Kisco For Monsignor’s Funeral MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan was among dozens of Roman Catholic clergy who attended the Friday morning funeral of Monsignor Daniel Flynn in Mount Kisco. The service for Flynn, who died Oct. 20 at the age of 91, was held in the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and attended by around 100 people. Flynn is a former Mount Kisco resident. He served as the pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Yonkers and St. Gregory the Great Church in Harrison.  At the funeral, Dolan led several prayers and gave communion to attendees. “Peace of the Lord be with you all,” he said. One clerg…

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