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

September 11 remembered

Thane Grauel
Sep 13, 2024
1 min read

Updated: Sep 15, 2024

Activities and ceremonies took place this week to remember those lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks, and to recognize first responders, including at schools and fire departments.

On Sunday, the Vista Fire Department held a wreath-laying ceremony at the department’s 9/11 monument. On Wednesday, some 75 people gathered at the Pound Ridge Fire Department to pay respects to those who died, including civilians, military members and first responders who rushed into the burning buildings and did not return home. Speakers also recognized the additional deaths caused in the months and years afterwards — still ongoing — by the rescue and recovery conditions at ground zero.

Among those participating were local, county and state officials, and religious leaders. Lily Vollen, a Pound Ridge seventh-grader, read a poem she composed about Sept. 11, titled “Broken Mirrors.”

Pound Ridge Fire Department's September 11 memorial service was attended by religious leaders, government official and featured an original poetry reading by 7th grader Lily Vollen.