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Katonah NY Homes | Fly From Westchester to the Bahamas, Download a Patch App, Greet State Legislators in Bedford – Bedford-Katonah, NY Patch
1. Fly from Westchester Airport to the Bahamas this fall
Jet Blue has announced they will be the first carrier to offer international service—from Westchester Airport to the Bahamas. Flights, set to begin Nov. 15, 2011, are on sale now at www.jetblue.com/new for $129 each way for travel Nov. 15, 2011 – Feb. 15, 2012. Book those trips to Atlantis now!
2. Assemblyman Castelli, Senator Ball to attend town board meeting tonight
Castelli is to present the 2010 police service awards; Ball plans to give a legislative update. Other items on the agenda include a request to replace a Yield Sign with a Stop Sign on Bedford Center Road at Bedford Cross. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. and is preceded by a 7 p.m. work session on the budget. Tune in for our report tomorrow.
3. Love Patch? There’s an App for that.
If you’re on the go, Patch can go with you. No need to be tethered to your computer to know what the latest news in Bedford and Katonah is about—Patch offers a free app for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad (available for download here) or a free Patch Places app for your Droid (available for download here). Both have pretty cool features and let you stay up-to-date on local news, information and events.
4. Only 37 days until school opens
Not that we’re rushing summer, mind you, but we want to help prepare you! Look for our coming stories on back-to-school fashions, health checklists and school supplies. Send me an email lisab@patch.com if you’ve got other ideas for stories about the start of school.
5. Sparkle for a Cause tonight benefits the Amy Marie Crabtree Foundation
In honor of their mother’s birthday, “Team Amy” invites locals to Crabtree’s Kittle House for a BBQ Picnic and Party. You can learn about Team Amy’s mission and initiatives. For a tax deductible, $60 suggested donation there is an open bar of wine, beer, and sangria and a barbecue buffet. The party starts in Amy’s Garden and will move downstairs at dinner time. It’s from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 666-8044 for more information.
Bedford NY Homes | Eight Injured in Car Accident on Old Post Road, Alleged Metal Thieves Arraigned in Bedford – Bedford-Katonah, NY Patch
Eight local residents suffered non-life-threatening injuries early Sunday morning after a two-car crash on Old Post Road near Crusher Road in Bedford.
The injured, all residents of Bedford, were in the car that was hit. They included five children—one 12-year-old and four 11 year-olds—and two males, one 43 and one 44-year-old. The accident victims were taken to Northern Westchester Hospital and to the Westchester County Medical center for arm, leg and head injuries. None was seriously injured. If you ever get involved in drunk driving crimes in Texas make sure to get adequate legal assistance.
The accident happened at around midnight Saturday when Christopher Nemnom, the driver and sole passenger of a Honda CRV southbound on Route 22, crossed the double yellow line and collided with the victim’s Honda Pilot.
Nemnom was found to be driving without a license. He was arrested on July 31 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a car and failure to keep right. He was released without bail pending an appearance in town court.
Alcohol or drugs did not appear to be a factor in the accident, according to police.
Alleged metal thieves arraigned in Bedford
A Mahopac man and a Shrub Oak man have been charged with third-degree burglary, a felony, after allegedly stripping metal from an abandoned home on Route 139 in Somers.
State police say they caught John J. O’Brien III of Shurb Oak and Christopher J. Riechers actively taking metal pipes and wired from a building on the property that they intended to scrap for money.
Both men were arraigned in the Town of Bedford Court and have been remanded to Westchester County Jail without bail. They are scheduled to reappear in the Town of Somers Court on Monday August 8 at 5:30 PM.
Editor’s note: The story originally stated that there were three 11-year-old boys in the car; there were four. We have corrected the copy.
Katonah Lewisboro School Bus in Accident, No Major Injuries – Bedford-Katonah, NY Patch
Millions of passengers use The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to commute throughout Maryland each year. The MTA Maryland transit system is the thirteenth largest rapid transit system in the United States. It utilizes over 1,300 vehicles to provide service to Maryland residents and visitors 24 hours a day. The transit system includes local buses, light rail, the metro subway, Marc Train, commuter buses, and mobility vehicles. During 2016, the vast majority of riders used local buses over other MTA transportation options. Preventable Accidents Involving MTA Buses According to MDOT, there was an average of 1.70 preventable accidents per 100,000 miles traveled on MTA buses during 2016. Sadly, passengers on MTA buses can be seriously injured or killed in a bus accident. With the help of the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, accident victims and their families can seek compensation for their injuries, losses, and damages caused by a bus accident in Maryland. Steps to Take After an MTA Maryland Bus Accident If you are injured in a bus accident in Dallas, including when boarding a bus, getting off a bus, or while riding a bus, it is crucial that you seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Medical records documenting your injuries are particularly important in a bus accident claim. If possible, it can be helpful to take pictures or make a video immediately after the bus crash AND make sure you identify yourself as a passenger to the bus driver and the MTA Police when they arrive. Make sure you gather the driver and investigating officers contact information. It is also helpful to get contact information from other passengers and witnesses. However, do not endanger yourself or others in an attempt to gather evidence from the accident scene. As soon as possible, you should contact our office for a free consultation with one of our bus accident attorneys. Claims involving injuries sustained because of an MTA vehicle can be difficult and complicated. An experienced bus accident lawyer can help you avoid mistakes continue reading so you can get out of problems that could cause your claim to be delayed or denied. Common Causes of Maryland Bus Accidents Bus accidents in Maryland occur for a variety of reasons. Some of the common factors that contribute to the cause of a bus accident include:
- Impaired driving (drunk driving or drugged driving)
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Distracted driving
- Falling asleep behind the wheel or drowsy driving
- Following too closely
- Inexperienced drivers
- Failure to provide adequate training or supervision
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Hazardous or dangerous road conditions
- Poor weather conditions
- Faulty or defective equipment
- Poorly maintained equipment
The person or party responsible for causing the bus accident may be liable for payment of damages to the accident victims. However, it may be difficult to determine the factors that contributed to the cause of the cause of the accident and the party or parties responsible. A Maryland bus accident attorney can investigate the crash to determine the cause and identify the liable parties. Proving Liability for a Bus Accident in Maryland There are distinct challenges involved in investigating a bus accident because a government agency is involved. In addition, suing a government entity is vastly different from suing an individual. Therefore, it is always a wise decision to consult a bus accident attorney in Parkville as quickly as possible after an injury or accident. Injury claims involving government entities often have very short deadlines and other filing requirements. Parties that may be held liable for a bus accident include:
- The bus driver
- Another motorist
- The MTA or other government agencies
- Contractors and sub-contractors
- Road crews and construction companies
- Parts manufacturers
- Maintenance providers
Buses are considered common carriers because they provide transportation services to the public. Therefore, the operators of a bus and all those who are involved in the operation of the bus owe a duty to the public to provide safe services. If a party fails in the duty of care to provide safe services, that party can be held liable for a victim’s damages. Injuries and Damages Associated with Bus Accidents The injuries in a bus accident can be extremely severe and life-threatening. Bus accidents can be as catastrophic as a truck accident because of the size and weight of the vehicle involved. In addition, when the bus is crowded, people may be thrown into each other and objects brought onto the bus may become projectiles during the collision. It is also important to remember that injuries may also be sustained when boarding and departing the bus. Injuries that are common in bus accidents include broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, paralysis, burn injuries, and internal organ damage. The compensation you may receive after a bus accident depends on several factors.
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Cross River NY Real Estate | Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson’s Former Saint Charles, IL Home for Sale
Source: IMDb
Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys are synonymous with California and sunshine, yet the rocker once called Saint Charles, IL home.
Wilson’s Saint Charles home is now for sale for $1,490,000. Wilson wrote most of his 1998 album “Imagination” in the five-bedroom home, located 40 miles outside of Chicago.
The Beach Boys front man grew up in Southern California and spent most of his career as the Beach Boys’ song-writer and producer there. So, how did Wilson come to live in Illinois?
According to an article in the Daily Herald, good friend and top music producer Joe Thomas was living in Saint Charles at the time and convinced Wilson to buy the home next door for $1.4 million in 1997.
Together, Wilson and Thomas worked on producing “Imagination” in the new studio addition of Wilson’s home. Wilson added three recording rooms and a mixing room to the basement. The studio has separate security, air conditioning systems, and has been lined for sound control. Famous musicians often visited Wilson at his home, including Paul McCartney, Sean Lennon and Eagles band member Joe Walsh.
In 1999, following a fall-out with Thomas, Wilson moved back to California and his home was put on the Saint Charles real estate market. It sold two years later, in 2001, for $1.5 million.
Situated on over two acres in the Tony Crane Estates neighborhood, the home includes 6,527 square feet of living space, including 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. In addition to the recording studio space, the home features nine fireplaces, two master suites, library, solarium, media and rec center.
The 1996-built home is also completely private and includes a state-of-the art security system with cameras.
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Based on a 30-year fixed mortgage at a rate of 4.4 percent and assuming a 10 percent down payment, the monthly mortgage payment for this home is $9,085 per month, as quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace.
The listing is held by Betty Theisen-Placek of Coldwell Banker.
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Waccabuc NY Real Estate | Anna Nicole Smith’s Studio City Home for Sale
Source: IMDb
Like the late Anna Nicole Smith, one of her homes has been surrounded by its share of controversy.
According to Radar Online, Smith purchased the home under her given name Vickie Lynn Marshall in April 2005 for $1,335,000. Smith started her career as a Playmate model, moving to a stint as the model for Guess Jeans, as well as taking a few roles in movies and a job as a weight-loss spokesperson. In 2001, she starred in her reality TV show “The Anna Nicole Show.” Shortly before her death in 2007, Smith was embroiled in a paternity battle of her new daughter Dannielynn.
Upon Smith’s death, her daughter and natural father, Larry Birkhead, moved into the home after Birkhead successfully won a paternity suit and gained custody in April 2007. Smith’s daughter, although a minor, is a beneficiary of Smith’s estate.
In April of this year, Howard K. Stern, the one-time love of Smith and executor of her will, gained the court’s permission to transfer the home under his name.
Recently, Stern put Anna Nicole Smith’s home on the Studio City real estate market with an asking price of $1,750,000.
A nod to Smith remains in the home: a giant painting of the late model hangs in the entryway. One of the rooms is still decorated for a girl, presumably Smith’s daughter Dannielynn.
The 4,700-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Built in 2001, the home sits on a hillside lot with panoramic views of the canyon and Los Angeles’ city lights. The home features a two-story entry way, hardwood floors and ceramic tiles throughout, dual fireplaces in the living room and an expansive deck with pool and spa outside.
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Based on a 30-year fixed mortgage at a rate of 4.4 percent and assuming a 10 percent down payment, the monthly mortgage payment for this home is $8,655 per month, as quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace.
The listing is held by Teri Pacitto of Aviara Real Estate.
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Mt Kisco NY Real Estate | 5 Signs a Foreclosure is a Good Deal
If you want to take advantage of the market and try to pick up a great deal on a foreclosure, and yes, you have enough credit or cash, there are few things you should know before making a purchase.
First of all, what is a foreclosure? It’s a bank-owned property, commonly called real estate owned (REO). For whatever reason, the original owner stopped paying their mortgage so the lender (e.g., Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fannie Mae, etc.) legally repossessed the property and took ownership.
Next, it will be listed for sale by a local real estate sales professional in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) along with listings of traditional sales and short sales. We are not talking about properties sold via a foreclosure auction at the county courthouse; those make up a very very small percentage of bona fide real estate sales to third-party buyers like you. Plus, they are extremely high risk, so let’s leave those to the pros who take huge risks.
When Foreclosure is Not a Good Deal
Let’s first talk about what foreclosure is not a great deal. A great deal is not necessarily the lowest-priced property on the block. Or, if it is the lowest priced, it’s because it needs lots of repairs. A great deal won’t be a property where there are several other properties for sale, or many vacant properties in the area. And a good deal on a foreclosure won’t be a home that is really run-down — unless you’re a professional — or a condo or house in a new subdivision that is only half sold out or one that can only be purchased by “cash” buyers because no bank will finance the purchase.
The fact is there are many things that can go wrong with a real estate purchase. You may think you are going to get some unbelievable deal, but the truth is there is usually a reason for a property to be really low priced. Most often, you won’t figure out that reason until after you close escrow, and at that point it’s too late.
What Makes a Foreclosure a Good Deal
When you are about to purchase a foreclosure, consider these 5 things:
1. “I love the property” is what you say after you’ve viewed it, driven the neighborhood, and investigated the property fundamentals. You love it because it is very close to exactly what you were hoping for in becoming a homeowner, or rental property owner.
2. “I plan to own it a long time” is what you say when asked. Regardless of how great a deal you think you are getting, the break-even point in ownership is really about five years. If you aren’t going to own it that long, you are most likely better off staying a renter. Remember the three most important words in real estate: long-term ownership
3. “It’s in pretty good shape” is what you say when your friends ask about the physical condition of the property. The vast majority of buyers have wildly low expectations of how much it costs to renovate a property. Renovations usually cost a lot more and take a lot longer than one believes, so let the contractors buy the fixer-uppers.
4. “The price is in line with comparable recent sales in the neighborhood” is what you find out when you do a comparable market analysis of nearby properties. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
5. “Most of the nearby houses are occupied” by owners, or at least renters in the area. Neighborhoods with many empty houses can go into downward spirals that can become very bad areas with very low home values. Avoid that type of risk.Confirm Your Suspicions
To further help you ascertain and confirm that the foreclosure is a “great deal,” you need to do the proper due diligence during your buying process. This is especially true since bank-owned properties generally do not come with the traditional seller disclosures of any material issues wrong with the property.
Before you sign, review comparable market sales, get contractor estimates, compare mortgage rates, and view at least 10 other properties so you know what the market has to offer. You should also review the HOA financial and legal condition and your title insurance policy for any issues as well as keep the proper amount and type of dwelling and liability insurance in place.
Taking those steps to reduce your risk is key to making sure what you bought was really a “good deal.”
Overall, when buying a foreclosure (or short sale, or even traditional sale for that matter), the first order of business is to buy a good quality property in a good area that you will own for a long time and will make you happy. It’s better to pay more for a better quality, lower risk property. This is the largest and riskiest purchase you will ever make, so make a smart purchase.
Finally, the prices these days on residential real estate are generally very fair, as is the financing, so it truly is a good time to buy – subject to the above due diligence tasks. But avoid the “I’m going to get the steal of a lifetime deal” mentality. Go for something that fits what you want, for all the right reasons, and for the long term, all of which are vastly more important issues than price.
Leonard Baron, MBA, CPA, is a San Diego State University Lecturer, the author of “Real Estate Ownership, Investment and Due Diligence 101 – A Smarter Way to Buy Real Estate”, and loves kicking the tires of a good piece of dirt! See more at ProfessorBaron.com.
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North Salem NY Real Estate | Gmail Prompts Users to Conduct “Email Interventions”
Aug 02 2011
Gmail Prompts Users to Conduct “Email Interventions”
Gmail, Google’s email service that started as an invite-only program, has grown dramatically – but they’re still dwarfed by Yahoo Mail and Hotmail. To change this, Google is prompting existing Gmail users to conduct “email interventions.”
How Email Interventions Work
Google has started by enlisting the aid of its faithful Gmailers, calling on them to conduct “email interventions” that pull users away from “embarrassing email addresses.” Here’s a video that gives the basic rundown.
But aside from just telling users to go out and convert everyone to faithful Gmailhood, Google has also provided a site at EmailIntervention.com. This site lets users generate a message, including messages to multiple contacts at once, giving a pitch for Gmail that includes a humorous video. Beyond the embedded video, the incentives being pitched include Gmail’s video chat, free phone calls, and the effective spam barriers.
Leveraging User Loyalty for Lock-Ins
Gmail isn’t just a side program for Google. It’s a way to prompt users to create a Google account that can be associated with a number of profitable services, including Google+. By getting the already locked-in users to prompt their friends to make the first step into the Google kingdom, Google is creating a powerful word-of-mouth mechanism aimed at the most valuable business commodity: loyalty.
It’s an interesting tactic, no doubt about it. Plus, its timing – shortly after the public release of Google+ – is far from inconspicuous. This tactic also indicates even deeper integration between Google services and foreshadows increasing importance in social search elements, especially on Google+. SEOs and SMOs who haven’t already jumped into Plus may need an intervention of their own.
[Sources include: the Official Google Blog & Official Google YouTube Videos]
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Rob D Young | @RobDYoungWrites
Rob has been insatiably obsessed with Google, search engine technology, and the trends of the web-based world since he began life as a webmaster in 2002. His move into SEO work in 2006, and subsequently to writing for technology and internet-focused publications, has done nothing but fuel this passion.
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South Salem NY Realtor | Battling Blogging Moods
Aug 02 2011
Battling Blogging Moods
For me, blogging is one of the best things in this world. Writing and making money at the same time is an incomparable feeling, one that I never got from my previous job. This is why I decided to quit and instead devote my life to blogging and making money out of it.
However, there are times when blogging can be boring and tiring, too. During times like this, writing feels like a chore, a feeling I can hardly endure. Sometimes, simply writing the first thought (or paragraph) becomes a hard task, even though I clearly know what I want to write. This is not a question of having writer’s block or all those writing dilemmas pro writers have to endure as professionals. It’s just about boredom and my writing moods, especially when I’m talking about the same old things my clients require me to do on a specific deadline. Nothing deep, I’m just a moody blogger.
I have tons of remedies for my rare malady. Oftentimes, my greatest cure is my LP collection. I listen to music to fit my mood according to my writing topic: Beethoven for casual articles, Steven Patrick Morrissey for more serious ones, The Byrds and Kinks for edgy posts, and Suede for chick and teen topics. Changing locations is also a big help; moving from my room to our garden when my writing mood starts to swing, sets me up on an indefinable blogging disposition.
My secret cure for blogging moods
Fonts are another mood changer. That’s why I have this habit of changing my font’s style in the middle of composing a thought, because this helps me a lot to adjust my mood while writing. For example, Calibri (the new default MS WORD font) makes me feel bland and flat because I find it boring. Although I love using sans serifs while writing because it lacks stiffness and formality, Calibri always puts me on a weird apathetic mood.
From time to time, whenever I feel like slaving on work and rushing to meet my own blogging deadlines, I turn to this habit of entrusting my mood to the fonts I set.
When I write anecdotes or light blogging topics, I use Comic or Berlin Sans. If I need to write about serious stuff, like marketing occurrences and their correlation to my sales and business, Times New Roman and Century never fail to help me. Additionally, changing font color and size helps me as well.
And if this font technique doesn’t work, I’ll shift to my plan B. I copy-paste my work to other writing platforms such as NotePad, WordPad, or sometimes, I write directly from my email (in Compose Mail Section). Changing writing platforms is like transferring locations while writing; it’s like exclusively putting yourself in a perfect ambiance.
Another thing I do is to go back to traditional writing. Yes, I write on blank papers, sometimes in my diary. Writing on paper helps me squeeze my mind for ideas and lay it all out there like a barrage of fresh thoughts.
Well, if all these things fail to cure my malady, the only thing to do is rest, and let my writing mood come out naturally.
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Some great ideas, thanks Warner. I think the changing fonts particularly is really going to help my writing.
