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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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Lois E. Krafte, 91, a dental hygienist in schools

Lois E. Krafte
Lois E. Krafte

Lois E. Krafte of Danbury, Conn., died Jan. 31 and was laid to rest Feb. 2 at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, N.J. She was 91.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kim Krafte Polk of St. Louis, Mo., and Robin Harris (Ian) of South Salem. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Krafte was born in 1933 and attended Lincoln High School and Brooklyn College, graduating with a degree in dental hygiene. She worked for 33 years for the city of Stamford as a dental hygienist in public schools.

She was married to Malcolm Krafte for 61 years and resided in Old Bridge, N.J., Stamford, and Boynton Beach, Fla. She relocated to Danbury in 2022 and resided at Keystone Place at Wooster Heights until her death.  

Krafte’s family said she loved spending time with family and friends, and her dogs. Her favorite pastimes were cooking, baking, entertaining and mahjong. She was also an accomplished artist. She was active in community theater in Boynton Beach.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering at mskcc.org, and Hadassah at hadassah.org.  

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