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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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Judge Dismisses Conifer's Lawsuit Against New Castle Judge Dismisses Conifer's Lawsuit Against New Castle
Judge Dismisses Conifer's Lawsuit Against New Castle CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Conifer Realty was dealt a defeat in its lawsuit against the town of New Castle when a state Supreme Court judge ruled on Wednesday to dismiss the case. Conifer, the developer for a proposed 28-unit affordable-housing structure in Chappaqua, filed suit against the town in February over the timing of when its special permit for the project is set to expire. The developer argued that the permit, which the New Castle Town Board approved in September 2013 by a 3-2 vote, lasts for 25 years based on the town's code that covers workforce-housing.  New Castle argues that t…

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Pool Passes For ALE Pool In Armonk Go On Sale Pool Passes For ALE Pool In Armonk Go On Sale
Pool Passes For ALE Pool In Armonk Go On Sale ARMONK, N.Y. -- Passes for the Anita Louise Ehrman are now being offered by the town of North Castle. Issuing the passes is a new endeavor for the town, which took over operation of the pool earlier this spring following a unanimous approval from the Town Board.  The Town Board voted at its April 23 meeting to approve rates for the passes, which operate on multiple pricing tiers. Passes purchased before June 1 are subject to lower "early bird" rates. Under the early bird rates, North Castle residents' rates are $200 for an individual, $450 for a family, $45 for kids 5 and under, $75 …

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Lifestyle
Carmel Bike Shop Owner Talks Safety, Places To Ride Carmel Bike Shop Owner Talks Safety, Places To Ride
Carmel Bike Shop Owner Talks Safety, Places To Ride CARMEL, NY. -- With the start of May comes National Bike Month, a time that, according to The League of American Bicyclists, is "a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try." In keeping with the theme of the month, Daily Voice sought feedback from a local bike-shop merchant. Tim Burns, owner of Village Bikes in Carmel, named several trails that he likes riding on. They include the Putnam Trailway, a bike path in the Dutchess County community of Milbrook and the Walkway Over The Hudson bridge in Poughkeepsie. Burns also shared …

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Business
Focus Of Pepsi $87M Somers Campus Purchase Now On Billionaire Businessman Focus Of Pepsi $87M Somers Campus Purchase Now On Billionaire Businessman
Focus Of Pepsi $87M Somers Campus Purchase Now On Billionaire Businessman SOMERS, N.Y. -- With news that Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim is reportedly the new owner of the PepsiCo campus in Somers, the billionaire has quickly become a focus of attention in Somers. Forbes, which reported that Slim was involved in the acquisition as an investment, ranks him as the world's second-richest person with a net value of $75 billion. Officially, the buyer is an entity called One P Way, LLC, which acquired the campus in March for nearly $87 million, records show. Forbes reports that son-in-law Arturo Elías Ayub, who confirmed Slim's ownership connection, called the …

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Police & Fire
Mount Kisco Police Consolidation Contract OKed By County Board Committees Mount Kisco Police Consolidation Contract OKed By County Board Committees
Mount Kisco Police Consolidation Contract OKed By County Board Committees WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A pair of Westchester County legislative committees voted unanimously on Monday in favor of the police consolidation contract with Mount Kisco. The county's full Board of Legislators will vote on the agreement when it meets on Monday, May 11, according to County Legislator Peter Harckham, whose district includes Mount Kisco. The agreement was approved by the Public Safety and Budget and Appropriations committees and Harckham is a member of both. The committees' approval comes roughly two weeks after Mount Kisco's Village Board of Trustees approved the contract, …

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Real Estate
Somers Pepsi Site Sells For Nearly $87M; Carlos Slim Said To Be Owner Somers Pepsi Site Sells For Nearly $87M; Carlos Slim Said To Be Owner
Somers Pepsi Site Sells For Nearly $87M; Carlos Slim Said To Be Owner SOMERS, N.Y. -- PepsiCo's campus in Somers has been purchased by a little-known company for nearly $87 million, records from the town and Westchester County show. The buyer is listed as an entity called One P Way LLC. Forbes reports that the buyer is linked to Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, who is also known in the press by his formal name, which is Carlos Slim Helú.  Forbes estimates that Slim's net worth is $75 billion and that he is the world's second richest person. The transaction was completed in March, records show, with the exact purchase price at $86,964,200. The purchase inclu…

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Chappaqua Residents Share Experiences At Suicide Prevention Forum Chappaqua Residents Share Experiences At Suicide Prevention Forum
Chappaqua Residents Share Experiences At Suicide Prevention Forum CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- When Chappaqua's Janine Crowley Haynes made a suicide attempt a decade ago, it came as she was struggling with bipolar disorder. “For me it was more of a culmination of dealing with this illness for so long and just wanting out of my body and wanting to just feel relief," she said. Haynes who called her attempt as "a rash decision made with an irrational mind" was among four panelists speaking at a suicide prevention forum on Tuesday at the Chappaqua Library. The forum, which was sponsored by The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) and The Journal News, …

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Neighbors
Mahopac Embraces Purple As Part Of Relay For Life Mahopac Embraces Purple As Part Of Relay For Life
Mahopac Embraces Purple As Part Of Relay For Life MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Take a stroll or a drive around downtown Mahopac and you will see that purple is a ubiquitous color.  Several businesses in the hamlet have purple displays, ranging from a collection of umbrella to a series of banners. Purple flags are mounted on poles, while a long purple stripe has been added to Route 6. The displays are part of the observances leading up to the annual Relay For Life ceremony, which is a key fundraiser for the fight against cancer. Friday, fittingly, was called "Paint the Town Purple Day," with the assortment of decorations being visible. Nicole…

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Pound Ridge Planning Board Gives More Time For Oceanus Application Pound Ridge Planning Board Gives More Time For Oceanus Application
Pound Ridge Planning Board Gives More Time For Oceanus Application POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Pound Ridge Planning Board members voted unanimously at their April meeting to give Oceanus Navigation Corp. six more months to submit an application for final plan approval. The extension is the second that the board approved for Oceanus, according to board records. The board granted preliminary subdivision approval for the site in May 2014. Oceanus is seeking to split into 15 lots a site that currently comprises two lots. The split involves a cluster subdivision on 105.68 acres near the Connecticut border. The property is near Rolling Meadow Lane and High Ridge…

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Ex-Hotel At Armonk's Breezemont Day Camp Gets Landmark Status Ex-Hotel At Armonk's Breezemont Day Camp Gets Landmark Status
Ex-Hotel At Armonk's Breezemont Day Camp Gets Landmark Status ARMONK, N.Y. -- North Castle's Town Board recently voted to grant local landmark status to a large building on Breezemont Day Camp's property, that once served as a hotel. Susan Shimer, who is chair of the town's Landmarks Preservation Commission, said that maps from 1867, 1882 and 1891 showed the building. She added that it served as a hotel as of 1911. The hotel, which had 50 rooms, catered to families from New York City who came up to what was then considered the country, Shimer noted. The building was renovated around 1919-20 and has retained its appearance since, according to Shime…

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