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- Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police SayThe police said a man was taken into custody. The victim had been seated in a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning when a man set her on fire.
- They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down.Commissioner Jessica Tisch has reassigned at least 29 officers. Some worked under Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official who was accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.
- Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse AllegationsJeffrey Maddrey demanded sexual favors, according to subordinates, and the federal authorities are investigating. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.
- Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle EastSome college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.
- Ron Eliran, Israeli ”Ambassador of Song,” Has a Bar Mitzvah at 90In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.
- ‘Before We Got to the Park, Kali Mentioned the Northern Lights’Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
- New York Is Putting Trash in Bins. Some People Have a Problem With That.Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.
- Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join ProtestThe workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.
- Hochul Weighs Legislation Limiting A.I. and More Than 100 Other BillsA bill passed by the New York State Legislature to regulate the state’s use of artificial intelligence is among more than 100 that await Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision.
- Ann Rockefeller Roberts, Champion of Native Americans, Dies at 90The eldest daughter of Nelson Rockefeller, she founded a nonprofit to support Indigenous culture and helped fill two institutions with artifacts.
- Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say
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Category Archives: Katonah
Bedford Armonk Rotary Club Rotary Raises Over $4,000 for Westchester Burn Unit
On Saturday, August 16, the Bedford-Armonk Rotary raised over $4,000 for the Westchester Burn Unit. The Rotary Club hosted the annual softball game pitting fire departments from Armonk, Bedford Town, Bedford Hills, and Katonah. The game was held in the … Continue reading
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The Avon Theatre presents a Cult Classics screening of CLUE (1985)
Tuesday, September 23 at 8:30 p.m. Starring Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry & Eileen Brennan It’s Not Just A Game Anymore. In this spoof of McCarthy-era paranoia and 1950s wholesomeness, the characters and plot are drawn from the popular Parker Brothers … Continue reading
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Sowe Food & Wine Festival, September 19 – 21, 2014. Pamper your palate and quench your thirst!
SOWE (Southern Westchester) Food & Wine Festival announces expanded 2014 schedule, featuring a September weekend of outdoor culinary events throughout lower Westchester. Due to the unprecedented success in 2013, organizers of the SOWE Food & Wine Festival announced their 2014 … Continue reading
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Creative and One-of-a-Kind Holiday Gifts at the Katonah Museum of Art’s Design Shop
The Katonah Museum of Art is pleased to announce the opening of its expertly curated museum shop for the holidays. The Design Shop@KMA will present an array of unique items at all price points, including forms that function, jewels by … Continue reading
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Picture This! Saturday Story Time at the Katonah Museum of Art
Pets and their owners have a very special bond. Listen to stories about owners who love their pets and pets who love their owners. Then hear about life behind the scenes at an animal hospital from Daniela Goldman, co-owner of … Continue reading
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Legends of Rock Live – ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS
The Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members: $6, Students … Continue reading
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More than 80 Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators to Participate in the Second Annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
More than 80 renowned children’s book authors and illustrators will be participating in the second annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF), recently voted “Best Bookworm Event†by Westchester Magazine. The Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at … Continue reading
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October Weekday Classes for Young Children – GNC
NATURE SERIES PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (6-week class – 2 sessions available) Children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun. Dress for outdoor activity. Except in extreme weather conditions, a portion of each class is spent … Continue reading
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Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor
The striking duality of deadly weaponry forged with artistic beauty is on full display in Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor at the Katonah Museum of Art, October 12, 2014 – January 4, 2015. With 63 works by master craftsmen from … Continue reading
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See the Northern Lights and Other Epic Icelandic Experiences in The Fire Within at the Katonah Museum of Art
To complement its current exhibition, ICELAND: Artists Respond to Place, the Katonah Museum of Art presents a cinematic meditation on the spirit of Iceland from award-winning Scandinavian-American filmmaker Eric Heimbold. Heimbold captures epic experiences of Iceland’s volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and … Continue reading
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