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County Executive Rob Astorino was peppered with questions about his proposed $1.78 billion 2011 budget at Monday night's Bedford Armonk Rotary meeting, even as he was exiting the room to attend another community meeting in Somers. Though the atmosphere was not as charged as previously held public hearings on the budget, attendees challenged Astorino on several proposed cuts—including reductions in child care subsidies and the elimination of $1.3 million in funds to the Cornell Cooperative Extension—and demanded explanations on costs associated with employee contracts. Astorino's proposed operating budget calls for a decrease in spending of $33 million from the $1.819 billion budget of 2010. If no cuts were made, this year's budget would have increased by a projected $116 million. When crafting the budget, he and his staff focused on providing essential services, he said. Approximately 85 people attended the meeting, hosted by the recently formed Bedford Armonk Ro

So you’re thinking about adding another bathroom to your home. There are many reasons to contemplate this project, ranging from an elderly parent moving in, to your teenagers’ constant fights over the current bathroom, to wanting more space to accommodate guests. Whatever your reasons, adding a bathroom will enhance your home’s resale value and provide increased comfort and convenience in the short term. According to a 2003 cost-versus-value report from Remodeling magazine, you could make up to 94 percent of your investment back on a $15,000 mid-range bathroom addition. That is even more than the 80 percent this report cites for a major kitchen remodeling job. Finding Space in Your Existing Home The good news is that most homes offer sufficient space for another bathroom. The first thing to do is scour your home for possible locations; you’d be surprised at how much extra space you have in your house if you’d just look for it. Consider the basement, attic, under the hallway stairs,

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WASHINGTON (Nov. 29) -- Americans living in millions of homes will soon crawl into their attics to collect their holiday decorations. With those colorful lights and ornaments could come invisible and deadly asbestos fibers that decades from now may destroy or end the lives of some of the celebrants. For years the government has known that the attics and walls of as many as 35 million homes and businesses are insulated with Zonolite, which contains lethal asbestos-tainted vermiculite. Some medical authorities believe that people are still dying because of it. Paul Kitagaki Jr. with permission of the Seattle Post-Inteligencer Ten years ago, then EPA investigator Keven McDermott crawled through an attic in Manchester, Wash., confirming the presence of 130 bags of asbestos-containing Zonolite insulation. "Based on my experience, and my understanding of the residential and worker exposures to the asbestos in this insulation, I believe firmly that individuals are being sickened and e

  Comprehensive Market Analysis in Pricing Your Home  Property Specific Marketing of Your Home All the Benefits of Our Rock Solid Alliance with Prudential Consumers do not look to a single source to purchase a home. They are researching and shopping on the internet, in local papers and the real estate sections of a vast array of publications. Prudential Holmes and Kennedy’s proprietary marketing model surrounds the consumer with our property listings from traditional print media, public relations and direct mail to superior internet exposure. Our ongoing commitment ensures your property will be previewed in a consumer’s initial search, leading to a personal showing where your Prudential Holmes & Kennedy REALTOR will bring all your property’s unique features to life. The most important factor to consider when choosing a real estate firm to represent your home is to find a firm with significant experience in selling comparable property. Our marketing model directs the most pote

 During the holidays, the inclination is often to search out the biggest, the best, the most spectacular places and events in order to make a memory, whether it's a tree lighting, a performance of "The Nutcracker," or a chance to learn more about the meaning of Hanukkah . And while you might think that creating holiday traditions like these involves a trip out of town, chances are you can find everything you're looking for right in your own backyard. So this season, plan a trip to a local landmark you've never visited, or book tickets to a holiday show or concert in town. We've rounded up lots of options that will let you spend a happy holiday at home, starting with the annual tree lighting at Chappaqua's Horace Greeley House, an occasion that includes a concert, and then, a parade, of all things. If you're in the mood for some old-fashioned Christmas cheer, don't miss the annual holiday tree lighting Dec. 4 at the Horace Greeley House in C

In cold or messy weather, the coat closet may be the first thing visitors see. Yet many entryway closets are not a welcoming sight. In addition to coats, these closets are often crammed with everything from luggage and laundry to vacuum cleaners and sports gear -- leaving you afraid to even open the door. Fear not: your overstuffed closet is not a lost cause. Clear the clutter with these clever organization ideas: 1. Use every inch of space. The coat closet is often the most under-utilized and overstuffed space in the house. "To make a typical coat closet more efficient you should remove the existing rod and shelf," advises California Closets designer Lisa Lennard. This will make use of space that was dead before. "Then measure your longest coat and add two or three inches," she instructs. "Reinstall the hanger rod at this lower height. In most cases, there will be room for two or three shelves above it where you can put baskets or boxes for small items.&q

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Don't look to the new home market for glad economic tidings: Home builders had another dismal sales month in October, falling to just one-fifth of the sales rate during the boom five years ago. New home sales dropped to an annual pace of just 283,000, according to the Commerce Department. That was down 8.1% from a slow September and 28.5% from 12 months ago when the annualized sales rate was at 430,000. "The new home market delivered another turkey of a performance last month," said Mike Larson, a housing market analyst with Weiss Research. "Sales fell sharply across most of the country." Sales are off nearly 80% from the housing boom peak pace of 1.4 million, set in July 2005. Sales have remained near historic lows this year despite very attractive mortgage interest rates that slash the monthly costs of homeownership. The Commerce Department also revised August sales figures downward to 275,000, which represents the record

83 homes for sale Low price $380,000 High Price $10,000,000 Median price $999,000 Average size 4129 square feet Average price $360/ foot Average DOM 145 days     Call Robert Paul for your market update 914-325-5758. Pound Ridge NY Homes Pound Ridge Luxury Homes

Bedford Hills NY Homes reports forty-one (41) homes are for sale in Bedford Hills NY. Prices range from a low of $375,000 to a high of $8,900,000. The Median Price of a Bedford Hills NY Home is $740,000. The average home is 3804 square feet, has been on the market 176 days and is asking $403 per foot. Over the last three months five (5) Bedford Hills NY Homes have sold. The market is flat compared to 2009. The low price of a sold home is $392,000 and the high priced of a sold home is $3,325,000. The Median Price of a sold Bedford Hills NY Home is $510,000. The average sold home is 2576 square feet, takes 123 days to sell, sells for $335 per foot and 95.20% of asking. See and download the full gallery on posterous In 2009 five (5) Bedford NY Homes sold over the same three month period. The low price was $205,000 and the high price $840,000. The Median Price of a sold 2009 Bedford Hills NY Home was $400,000. The average sold home in 2009 was 1919 square feet, sold in 105

Events in Westchester A guide to cultural and recreational goings-on in and around the Hudson Valley. Items for the guide should be sent at least three weeks in advance to westweek@nytimes.com , or by mail to Westchester Calendar, Metropolitan, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018-1405. Comedy POUGHKEEPSIE Bananas Comedy Club Tina Giorgi. Friday and Dec. 4. $12 and $15. Billy Garan. Dec. 10 and 11. $12 and $15. Bananas Comedy Club, 2170 Route 9. (845) 462-3333; bananascomedyclub.com . TARRYTOWN Tarrytown Music Hall “Kevin Meaney Christmas Show,” stand-up. Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. $29.50 to $43.50. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street. (877) 840-0457; tarrytownmusichall.org . Film CROTON-ON-HUDSON Croton Free Library “Hot Water” and “Bumping Into Broadway,” starring Harold Lloyd. Live accompaniment by Jesse Beller. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Free. Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive. (914) 271-6612; crotonfreelibrary.org . IRVINGTON Irvington Town Hall Theater Puccini’s

Applying eco-friendly style to your bedroom isn't a fad; it's one of the healthiest things to do when decorating your home. Don't let harmful chemicals and toxins take you lying down. Here's how to put up a fight for green in your bedroom. Breathe Easier Air quality is important because you spend so much time in the bedroom at night, says green architect/designer Michelle Kaufmann, founder and chairwoman of Michelle Kaufmann Designs, www.michellekaufmann.com . She recommends operable windows for cross ventilation/natural ventilation and HEPA filters in vacuums. Buy a stylish ceiling fan to circulate hot and cool air, and save money on energy bills. Choose low/no-VOC paints and stains for walls, ceiling and furniture. Wash your bedding each week to cut down on mold, mildew and dust mite accumulation. If you're prone to allergies, avoid down pillows and comforters. Instead, look for hypoallergenic and organic pillows filled with wool, cotton, millet hulls

Community Events Check the Weather Forecast Parks Brochure Community Events County Parks Facilities Seniors   2010 WI NTER COMMUNITY EVENTS         4th ANNUAL LEWISBORO WINTER CELEBRATION Join the Parks & Recreation Department for a fun filled evening. There will be music, refreshments, lights and a special visit from Frosty & Friends. Dress warm & be ready to have fun & be amongst friends & neighbors. Please bring a canned or non-perishable food item which will be donated to the local community center to help our neighbors during the holiday season. DATE: Monday, December 6 , 2010   WHERE: Town Park, Route 35, South Salem - Please park in the main lot. Festivities will be held in the lot between the pool and ballfield.   TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.   [Return to top of page] SANTA

How to Decide Between Oil and Natural Gas to Heat Your Home Every year, thousands of homeowners make a decision about which fuel will be their primary heating source for the winter: use oil or natural gas?. The pressure of winter's arrival often leads to a quick decision, but determining which fuel makes the most economic sense depends on a complex set of circumstances that most homeowners have difficulty sorting out. With this simple questionnaire, Popular Mechanics offers a guide to help determine the best way for you to keep warm this winter. By Roy Berendsohn Having been a home improvement editor here for more than 20 years, I can make one prediction with uncanny accuracy: As cooler weather settles in, heating questions will arrive. It may seem obvious. Yet, there's a specific skew for our readers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. They ask us which heat source is less expensive over the long haul--oil or natural gas. Based on past experience, these are

Indoor vs. Outdoor Alarm Systems Home security systems are broadly divided into indoor systems and outdoor ones. Most standard indoor home security systems are installed at your doors and windows. They work by checking for two things: opening of doors and windows, or signs of movement inside the house. The system detects the latter with the help of motion sensors. To use this type of system, you need to enter a special code into your control set, which allows you to set your alarm when you need to, and also to turn it off before you enter the house. The outdoor home security system also monitors your grounds. Most outdoor systems are programmed to turn on flood lights at the slightest hint of movement on your grounds. In earlier models, there was the possibility of your cat setting off the alarm as she took a stroll around the compound, but newer models are programmed to check the size and weight of the intruder before setting off the alarm, and consequently, there are fewer fal