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Chris Langone

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Saw Mill Club Honors Its Past While Looking Towards The Future MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Over its 45-year history, Mount Kisco's Saw Mill Club has transformed from a small indoor tennis club to a state-of-the-art health facility. One of the first multi-sport health clubs in the area in the early 1980's, the club continues to promote healthy living for northern Westchester residents. "This is a family business that started in 1972," said Rick Beusman, president of Saw Mill Club. "I grew up in the club." As a kid, Beusman watched his parents build a successful business before inheriting the health club himself at the age of 30. "We …

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Born In 'The City Of Blades' Wusthof Has Withstood The Test Of Time NORWALK, Conn. -- Cut, forged and crafted in Solingen, Germany, Wusthof has produced knives and other high-quality steel products for over 200 years. Nicknamed, “The City of Blades,” Solingen has helped Wusthof maintain their international reputation as a leader in the culinary world. Located in Western Germany near the banks of the Wupper River, Solingen has been home to master blacksmiths for over 2,000 years. The many creeks and spillways of the river were perfectly suited to provide power for the production of blades in the 18th and 19th centuries, a tradition which continues today. Uph…

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Westchester Community College Sees Opportunity In 'Middle-Skill' Jobs WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Although neglected by many higher education programs, 'middle-skill' jobs are increasingly becoming a popular career path among college-age students. Understanding this necessity, Westchester Community College is catering to this unique sector of students and offering programs designed at maximizing earning potential. Middle-skill jobs are defined as positions that require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree. They can include roles fields such as communications, customer service, analytics, computer skills and more. The demand for mi…

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Darien Rowayton Bank Employees Prepare To Cook For A Cause STAMFORD, Conn. -- Darien Rowayton Bank employees are getting ready to fire up the stove and prepare food for over 150 guests at New Covenant Center later this month. The employees will be volunteering for the “Social Night of Service,” an event held by New Covenant Center in which employees from local businesses contribute their time and energy to help out at its new Stamford facility. Darien Rowayton Bank will visit NCC on Tuesday, March 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., cooking for hungry guests. “We have about 30 employees who have volunteered to prep meals,” said Kaye Leong, assistant treasur…

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Real Estate

Lakefront Home Offers Entertainment, Inside And Out BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Imagine playing a game of tennis on a regulation-size court, then cooling off in an indoor swimming pool, all without ever having to leave home. All that and more is available for homeowners of the newly-listed 22,000 sq. ft. home at 63 East Field Drive in Bedford. Secluded in the woods of Bedford, just minutes from shopping and school districts, 63 East Field Drive sits on over 15 acres of beautiful lakefront property. This colonial is listed by Fred Jacobsen of Ginnel Real Estate for $5,300,000. "I've sold a hundred plus homes in the Bedford area over the years and …

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Women Rule The Road At Norwalk's Croce's Transmission Specialists NORWALK, Conn. -- According to Maryann Croce, co-owner of Croce’s Transmission Specialists, a Norwalk automotive repair shop, who says auto repair careers are just for guys? Croce's career path is an unconventional one, and her start in the automotive industry was not something she'd envisioned at a young age. "As a young girl, I wanted to be a teacher or a nurse," said Croce. "Who knew years later I would be a woman in a male-dominated industry and co-own a transmission auto repair shop?" Croce was raised by small-business entrepreneurs; her mother's family owned a loca…

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Vino From Brooklyn? City Winemaker Brings Urban Vintages To Hudson Valley PAWLING, N.Y. -- Brooklyn Oenology Winery doesn't follow the lead of winemakers in the Napa Valley, Bordeaux or Tuscany region. Instead, the Williamsburg-based winemaker looks to the subway and sidewalks when seeking inspiration for their uniquely urban libations. Founded in 2006 with the mission of staying local, Brooklyn Oenology -- or BOE -- uses grapes from vineyards in the greater New York area to make their wines. Once fermented, the wine is packed and stored in unique bottles designed by local artists and adorned with custom, peel-able labels. Before opening her own winery, Alie Shap…

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Stay Warm And Save Money This Winter With Marshall Oil POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- With the temperature continuing to drop this winter, home heating oil prices are soaring. Luckily, Pound-Ridge based Marshall Oil Company is helping keep customers warm and comfortable without breaking the bank. “Everybody’s volume and costs go way up when they don't take the right precautions during the winter," said Ed Marshall, vice president of Marshall Oil Company. "There are simple steps a homeowner can take that will prevent them from overpaying on their oil and heat." Marshall Oil, a family-owned business since 1938, provides customers with extend…

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Real Estate

Northern Westchester Home Sales Stayed Hot In 2016 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Real estate in Northern Westchester stayed hot in the fourth quarter of 2016 and continues to be a valuable asset in the marketplace. Northern Westchester home sales rose 9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, while the median home sale price decreased by 5 percent, according to the most recent market report compiled by Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate. "There were a lot of people trading up in the marketplace and even a good amount of first-time buyers moving into homes," said Barry Graziano, real estate broker at Houlihan Lawrence and branch manager …

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FIT Graduate Brings Artistic Expertise To Real Estate POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- From a jewelry design major at the Fashion Institute of Technology to real estate broker in Fairfield and Westchester counties, Joan Keating of William Raveis Real Estate, underwent an interesting career journey. Before starting her career in real estate, Keating graduated from FIT, where she specialized in jewelry design. After 15 years of working in various art and film positions in New York City, Keating brought her artistic expertise to the real estate market. "There are many parallels between art design and home remodeling," said Keating, who has been s…

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