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Columns

Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad

By Jack Miller
Stay-at-Home Dad: And a Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes To You
Stay-at-Home Dad: You Make the Call
Scarsdale's Stay-at-Home Dad: You Make The Call
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Real Estate Watch

By Rose Marinaccio
What You Need vs. What You Want
We Don't Have Superman's Eyesight
More Housing Changes on the Horizon
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The Neighborhood Files

Sponsored by Pepsi Refresh Project
Annual Indoor Golf Classic to Be Held At the Radisson
Greeley Student Wins Davidson Scholarship
St. Francis AME Holds Health Fair
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Happy Mondays

By Peter Gerstenzang
Ancient History
Looking Back
Torn Between Two Lovers
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Green Living

By Jaclyn Bruntfield
Top 10 Green Living Issues of 2011
Top 10 Green Living Issues of 2011
Christmas Trees, Another Reason to Buy Local
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Green Parenting

By Jaclyn Bruntfield
Top 10 Green Parenting Issues of 2011
New York to Nominate Schools for Federal Environmental Award
Minimizing the Negative Effects of Excessive Media Use on Young Children
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Mom Moments

By Michelle Sinclair Colman
Loss of Borders Would be a Loss for Families
It Must be Midnight Somewhere
Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies Without Being a Sneaky Chef!
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Real Estate Watch

Recent Home Sales in Bedford
Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal
Understanding the Hyperlocal Real Estate Market
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Getting to Know Your Neighbors

Katonah Filmmaker Wraps Shoot with Robert DeNiro
Meet Linda Dannenberg: Internationally-Known Writer of French Style and Cuisine
Good Morning, B.J.Monahan
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Mom Spelled Backwards

By Krista Madsen
Mom Spelled Backwards: Everything But the Game Itself
Mom Spelled Backwards: Adult Education
Mom Spelled Backwards: Adult Education
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Ask the Dog Trainer

By Sarah Hodgson
The First Step in Good Dog Training
Ain't Misbehaving, Part III: Dog Stress and What You Can Do About It
Ain’t Misbehaving, Part Two
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Photo of the Week

Board Members Smile and Shovel as Ground is Broken for Water Plant
KES Joins Cup Stackers 'Round the World
The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month
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All Things Green

Super Bowl Snacking, The Sustainable Way
Super Bowl Snacking, The Sustainable Way
Moving Snow The Green Way
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Sprouts and Shutters

Massage Envy Fills Vacant Front in Bedford Green Plaza
Perennial Chef in Bedford Hills to Close
Katonah Coffee Shop to Close
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Vet Care

By Sarah J. Cutler, V.M.D.
Preparing for a Stress-Free Feline Housecall
Be Free or Be Safe?
Summertime Blues and July 4th: Itʼs No Picnic for your Pooch if he suffers from Noise or Storm Phobia
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Meet the Chef

Bedford Chef Debuts New Westchester Restaurant
Meet the Chef: Myong Feiner of Myong Gourmet
Making Homemade Holiday Treats
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Humane Society's Pet in The Spotlight

Foster Home Needed for Pair of Dogs
Cruz on Down to Humane Society for a New Pet
Rescued on Super Bowl Sunday, Suzy Wants to Win a Home
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About Town

The Bedford Riding Lanes: Not Just for Equestrians
The New McDonald's
Katonah Teen Plows a Mile of Road to Get Me Home
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EduNation: A Patch Report on Our Schools

Retirement System Could Cost Bedford Schools $2 Million
District Considers Grade Reconfiguration
Grim Outlook for Katonah Lewisboro School Budget
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The Student View

Prepping for the SAT
Is Senior Year Really All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
How to Get a College Coach to Notice a Kid from Goldens Bridge
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Making a Difference

How Books Transformed the Culture at Children's Village
Hidden Hunger: When Baby Makes Four
Hidden Hunger: When Baby Makes Four
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About Town

A Night for Chocolate Lovers
'This Book is Overdue' Author at Katonah Library Tonight
School Day or Snow Day?
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Halloween Happenings

Pumpkin Patch Halloween Gallery
Freaky Flicks: Family Friendly Halloween Fare
Looking for Spooky Fun? There's Plenty in and Around Bedford
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Green Living Guest Column

Can My House Be 'Too Tight'?
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Patch Salutes

Middle Schoolers to Learn About Service Through Veteran 'Wall of Fame'
PHOTOS: Honor the Veteran in Your Life
Local Vets Reflect During Remembrance Ceremonies
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It's the Little Things

By Patrice E. Athanasidy
Helping Peter See What Is Imaginary
Local Hospital Makes a Difficult Night Easier
Christmas Ornaments Celebrate Milestones and Memories
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The Local Shopper

By Ali Jackson-Jolley
Staycation Meets Shop-cation at Art on Fire, Grand Prix, & Janet’s Planet Art
New Year, New Health
Christmas Gifts for the Woman Who Has It All
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Inside the Town Budget

Flows Slow in Two Key Revenue Streams
Town Budget Raises Property Tax Rate 4.4 Percent
Bedford Budget-Cutters Search for Economies
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There's No Such Thing As a Bully

By Taryn Grimes-Herbert
There's No Such Thing as a Bully: Confessions
There's No Such Thing as a Bully: Frenemy
There's No Such Thing as a Bully: The Other Side of the Coin
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Westchester Holiday Patch Decoration Contest

Patch Holiday Decorations Contest—Win Money for Charity, Prizes
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SPCA Pet of the Week

Meet Buster — A Happy Collie/Aussie Mix
Meet Doug — A Young, Goofy American Bulldog Mix
Meet Nicky — An Affectionate Mini Lab Mix
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There's No Such Thing as a Bully

By Taryn Grimes-Herbert
But They Don't DO Anything
Planting Seeds
The Next Generation
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The Baker's Table

By Amy Baker
Coconut-Lemon Easter Cake: Made with Love (and a little help from Trader Joe’s)
Making Homemade Sweets for the Sweet
Hot Chocolate: A Drink For All Seasons
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The Patch Daily Dose

Kennedy Laid to Rest, What's Coming Up This Week
Goat Cheese, Golf Tips and JuneFest
New 'Third Thursday' Deals, Last Chance to Order Lobsters
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Nature Notes

By Beth Rhines
Gifts from the Earth
Get Outdoors, and Give Back!
Test Your Eco-Literacy
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Capitol DisPatch: NY

State, Federal Officials Clamoring for Dollars to Clean Up Irene Aftermath
State, Federal Officials Clamoring for Dollars to Clean Up Irene Aftermath
State, Federal Officials Clamoring for Dollars to Clean Up Irene Aftermath
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PatchCast: The Towns Around Us

By Sean Roach
Daily PatchCast: Snow Causes Delays; Police Investigate Prostitution Ring; Cake Boss Visits Town
Daily PatchCast: More Winter Weather, Chief Kapica Retires, Clarkstown Officer Attacked
Man Freezes to Death; Will Westchester Chef be Chopped?; Prepping for Financial Aid
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PatchCast

PatchCast: Heated Indian Point Rally; Remembering Mary Kennedy
PatchCast: No Chamberlain Indictment; New Fairway Market
PatchCast: Golden Days for Senior Dogs; Electric Car Gets Its Revenge
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House Hunt

Open Houses May 18-20
Open Houses May 11-13
Open Houses May 11-13
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Patch Picks

Cheers to Summertime: The Perfect Summer Cocktails
Patch Picks: The Best Burgers in Town
Readers Choice: The Best Local Hairstylists
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Viewfinder

Maple Sugaring at Trailside Museum
Weather Warms Bedford and Katonah
Arctic Fest A Howling Good Time
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The Great Escape

The City of Light is Just a Click Away
Truffled Tortellini, Molten Chocolate and 101 Things You Didn't Know About Sex
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Thrice Blessed

By Laurie Lichtenstein
Living History: How a Trip to D.C. Excites Young Citizens
Living History: How a Trip to D.C. Excites Young Citizens
Living History: How a Trip to D.C. Excites Young Citizens
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Markets & Meals

By Judith Hausman
Putting By for Winter Meals
Herb Fair at the John Jay Homestead
Off to School with a Great Lunch
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Sold!

Houses That Sold May 12 – 18
Houses That Sold May 5 - 11
Houses That Sold April 27th - May 4th
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Real Estate Report

By Nelson Salazar
State of the Local Real Estate Market
Sell Low, Buy Low
Navigating Today’s Real Estate Market
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Whiz Kid

Whiz Kid: JJ Morowitz
Whiz Kid: Taylor Kesicki
Whiz Kid: Matt Solowey, Fox Lane Performer
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Frugal Family

By Ali Jackson-Jolley
Frugal Family: Spring into Spa Week Deals & Boutique Clearance Sales
Frugal Family: A Spring Wine Sale, the Arrival of the Grill, and a St. Patrick’s Day Pet Deal
An Evening of Home Improvement for Katonah, Selloff Sales for Mount Kisco
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Parents Talk

By Ayo Hart
It's Summer... Now What?
What's your SPF?
Deleting boredom from your family dictionary
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Well Stocked: Adventures in Recipe-Free Cooking

By Katie Ryan O'Connor
My Secret Turkey
Week Two of Back-to-School and I'm Already Sick of Making Lunches
No Recipe Needed for August Vegetable Bounty
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Unusual Suspects

Unusual Suspects: Bloody TV; Metal Stolen, Sold; Mom Arrested at Daughter's Birthday Party
Bloody TV; Metal Stolen, Sold; Mom Arrested at Daughter's Birthday Party
Unusual Suspects: Ice Pick; Dart Dispute; Teacher Locked in Room
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Pieces of the Puzzle – Learning and Your Child

The Language/Learning Connection
The Impact of School Budget Cuts on Your Child – And You
The Impact of School Budget Cuts on Your Child – And You
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No Texting While Driving Video Contest

Enter to Win Prizes in Patch's No Texting While Driving Video Contest
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Hudson Valley Patch No Texting While Driving Campaign

Texting at Stop Signs, Driving with Their Knees: Teens Go to Great Lengths to Text and Drive
Lawmakers Pass Tougher Ban on Texting While Driving
Cell Phones, iPods and Walking Don't Mix
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School Budget and Board Votes

Bedford School Board, Budget Vote Guide
Katonah Lewisboro Election Coverage: Q & A With Mark Dembo
Katonah Lewisboro Election Coverage: Q & A With Charles Day
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PatchChat

Study: Supermarkets Cut Back on Self-Checkout Lanes
PatchChat: Should You 'Redshirt' Your Child?
PatchChat and Poll: How Often Do You Use the Post Office?
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Somebody's Mom

By Mariann Raftery
Somebody's Mom: Bellas Restaurant Breakfast Review
Somebody's Mom: Macaroni Salad
Somebody's Mom: Terra Rustica
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My Summer Travels

Bedford-Katonah Patch Seeking Summer Stories
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Summer Entertainment

Daycation: Discover Kent, Connecticut
Daycation: Tubing On The Farmington River
Daycation: Cooling Off at Area Waterparks
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Farmer's Market Vendors of the Week

Meet Your Farm Market Vendors: Clean Ridge Soap Company and Guyank Brand Hot Sauce
Meet Your Farm Market Vendors: Whitecliff Vineyard and Pampered Cow
Meet Your Farm Market Vendors: Burren Farms and Crowley Cheese
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How Well do You Know Bedford?

By Lisa Buchman
How Well Do You Know Bedford?
How Well Do You Know Bedford?
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Workplace - Wild and Wonderful

By Lisa Stamatelos
Interns: Not Just for Coffee Anymore
Dress Code Enforcer
Is a Functional Resume Right for You?
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Patch Picks

Patch Picks: Dibbles and Clod Crushers; Plant Sale; Meet the Raptors
Dibbles and Clod Crushers; Plant Sale; Meet the Raptors
Patch Picks: Wine & Food Weekend; Kay Ryan; The Beach Boys
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The Hub: Hudson Valley

The Hub: Real-Time Traffic from Mapquest
The Hub: Real-Time Traffic From Mapquest
The Hub: Real-Time Traffic From Mapquest
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Hudson Valley Staycations

What to Do With the Kids Over Spring Break
Parks and Recreation
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Editor's Notebook

By Lisa Buchman
Patch on PIX: See Your News, Neighborhood on WPIX11
Bloggers Wanted: Bedford-Katonah Patch Seeking New Bloggers
Meet Bedford-Katonah Patch Today
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Momentum Builds in Effort to Save Trailside Museum
Jewelry Designer Teresa Saputo Gives A Little Peace to Public Schools
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Hurricane Irene Coverage

NYSEG: Majority of Bedford Power Restored Late Friday
Dry Ice, Drinking Water and Other Useful Tips from Town
Eating Safely After Irene
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Faces of Bedford

Speaker to Spill Secrets of Bedford's Stone Walls
Ambulance Volunteers Serving Up 1,000 Meatballs This Weekend
Volunteer Spotlight: Jackie Jones and the Red Cross
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Patch In

By Heather Borden Herve
Piano Prodigy, 6, Gained International Fame This Weekend
How Did Our 5-Year-Old Cousin Really Die, Mom?
What Does Joseph Kony Have to Do With Pearl River?
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Daily Sports Digest

Boys and Girls Win: Southeast-Brewster Daily Sports Digest May 21
Brewster Baseball: Southeast-Brewster Daily Sports Digest May 18
Lax Sectionals Start: Southeast-Brewster Daily Sports Digest May 17
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Meet the Business Owner

South Salem Entrepreneur Opens Dream Coffehouse
American Gymnastics Expands Programs
New Physical Therapy Center Offers Programs for the Injured and Athletic
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What's That Sound?

By Peter Gerstenzang
Robert Cray Brings the Blues to Tarrytown Next Week
Reelin' And A Rockin' Celtic Rockers Play Westchester Saturday
Hear Amy Speace
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Alumni News

John Jay Grad Solos for 'Harvard Callbacks' [Video]
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Readers' Choice

Readers' Choice Winner: Pow! Burger
Winner Best Memorial Day Event Catering: Mint Premium Foods
Reader's Choice Winner: Sgaglio's Marketplace
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The DSD's Weekly Poll

By Mark Rinaldi
Are You in Favor of Interleague Play?
Should Girls Be Allowed to Compete in Boys Sports?
How Will the Yankees Do Without Mariano?
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Earth Day 2012

Environmentally Smart Students Learn How to Live Green
Businesses Go Green in Rockland and Westchester County
Counties Promote Green Living Through Plastics Recycling
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Local Pages

By Ali Jackson-Jolley
Life After The Hunger Games: What to Read Next
Life After The Hunger Games: What to Read Next
Local Pages: A Secret History of Women and Tattoo
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