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Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke

A benefit for ALS United Greater New York — “A Night for Wayne Warnecke” — is set for Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the State University of New York at Purchase, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.

Warnecke is a record producer from Pound Ridge. 

Performers and guests include the Average White Band, the Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B band best known for their instrumental track “Pick up the Pieces,” Patty Smyth, Bernie Williams, Paul Shaffer, the Bacon Brothers, Elza Libhart and Kati Max. 

For tickets or more information, visit https://alsunitedgreaternewyork.ticketspice.com/. All proceeds go to ALS United Greater New York. 


Mayer and Pace Women’s Justice host toiletry drive

State Senator Shelley Mayer is partnering with Pace Women’s Justice Center to sponsor a Toiletry Drive in acknowledgment of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The senator and PWJC request donations of full-size items, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, moisturizers, and feminine hygiene products. The drive continues through April 27.

Drop-off locations include Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge  and Sen. Mayer’s Office, 235 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains.


Bedford firefighters set open house April 26

The Bedford Fire Department is hosting its annual hands-on Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 550 Old Post Road, Bedford.

IN BRIEF

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Dr. Iraj Saadat, 87, OB-GYN at Northern Westchester for more than 30 years

Dr. Iraj Saadat
Dr. Iraj Saadat

Dr. Iraj Saadat died Dec. 26 at the age of 87, after a long illness. 

Saadat was born in Shiraz, Iran, on Dec. 8, 1937. 

He is survived by his wife, Parichehr, and his three children, Niloo, Nusheen and Ramin. 

Saadat served in the OB-GYN department of Northern Westchester Hospital Center for over three decades. 

His family said that as a physician, he dedicated his life to healing and service to others. They described him as a beloved father, physician and friend. 

Donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders at doctorswithoutborders.org, Habitat for Humanity at habitat.org, and the World Central Kitchen at wck.org. 

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