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Absolutely Inspirational Ali Truwit
A year after losing her leg in a shark attack, Ali Truwit won two Paralympic silver medals in Paris and launched a foundation supporting girls in need of prosthetics, water safety, and the Paralympic movement. She’s been featured on national TV, at global events—and now in the swimsuit issue Sports Illustrated too!
David & Nicki Pogue
David Pogue is the kind of famous where just about everyone recognizes him as a somebody, while it might take a minute to realize that he’s the seven- time Emmy winning correspondent on CBS Sunday Morning who — in 35 stories each year — explains anything and everything that’s complicated.
Marissa Winikour & Judah Miller
Marissa Winokur is a star of stage and screen, most famous for having played Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray, and Judah Miller is a comedy writer who most recently wrote and was the showrunner for the television series called Bupkis. Together, Marissa and Judah are amongst the elite of ‘Hollywood’ power couples… and in 2021, they bought a house in Bedford!
Martha Stewart
2024 18U18
Bedford & New Canaan Magazine's fifth annual 18 Under 18 section is always the highlight of our September/October Education Issue… and every year we are more and more impressed with the achievements of the 18 selected students - and with the quality of the hundreds of nominees entered. We have an incredibly difficult time narrowing down the list because of the intriguing paths that so many different students have selected. From Singers and Dancers to a Mountain Climber, Engineers and Activists, a Filmmaker, and even a Speed Cuber... we are particularly excited by this class!
Congrats to this year’s B&NC 18 Under 18! We hope you'll enjoy the well-earned plaudits of the community.
Rivay
Bedford-native, Jon Ruti, and his wife, Katie, bring Rivay home—an elevated, small-batch men’s clothing brand blending rugged sophistication with timeless style—now celebrating its flagship store’s first anniversary.
Warren & Stefani Haynes
Warren Haynes is most famous for being a member of the Allman Brothers, playing with The Dead, leading his band Gov’t Mule, and a whole lot of other collaborative and solo work…but around the B&NC MAG area, Warren and his wife, Stefani, and their son Hudson, are just…proud B&NC locals!
Bedford Royalty
Paul Bluhdorn and Anni de Saint Phalle are something of a throwback to the European nobility of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Popular amongst the Martha Stewart set, but relatively unknown - until now - by most others, they live in a residence ‘fit for a king’, and queen, on one of Bedford’s finest estates, called Blue Meadows.
To The Nines in New Canaan
Jordan and Andrew Terner are delightful. They’re entertaining and enjoyable, family-focused, and fun. They moved into their fabulous farmhouse, across the street from the Glass House, in 2017. And their daughter, Cybil, was born in 2023. …They are an ‘it’ couple in New Canaan these days!
Natasha Bedingfield
Natasha Bedingfield is the chart-topping singer/songwriter best known for catchy tunes like Love Like This, Strip Me, Freckles, These Words, Wild Horses, Neon Lights, and of course her massive hit singles Unwritten and Pocketful of Sunshine. She’s also become well known as an advocate for LGBTQ rights and the environment.
A New Chief in Town
Of course, being only 33, just about everything about Graham Glauber screams youthful enthusiasm like a fire engine’s siren. He’s the ‘Doogie Howser M.D.’ of the new Bedford Fire House. And he’s a hometown hero, who’s a real life advertisement for the virtue of being a volunteer.
Slammin’ Sammy Swank
From tennis star to comedic tik tok sensation, this Bedford native is center-stage
The Fascinating Fishers
Emily is an award-winning photojournalist and Murray is a leading conservationist in the United States. Together they are a Bedford Power Couple.
Jayni & Chevy Chase
Chevy is a comedic giant, best known for his performances as a cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live in 1975-1976 - including his legendary roles as the original anchor on the Weekend Update segment and his portrayal of a bumbling and stumbling President Ford - and then for his leading roles in Foul Play, Caddyshack, Fletch, Spies Like Us, Three Amigos, and as Clark W. Griswold in four National Lampoon Vacation movies.
Bedford Farms
…the young couple reinventing the 80-year-old Bedford Nursery. Meet Max and Nicole Apton, and their one-year-old daughter, Romy. Together, they’re the new owners of the Bedford Nursery, located at 235 Greenwich Road in Bedford, re-opening the community staple under the new name, Bedford Farms.
Esmeralda Santiago
Esmeralda Santiago is the matrilineal voice of the Puerto Rican experience, who most recently authored the novel Las Madres, published by Alfred A. Knopf…and she’s dyed in the wool Katonah!
Olga Sweet
New Canaan’s Olga Sweet, trained by presidential portraitist Ronald Sherr, captures the soul of her subjects with striking simplicity… her acclaimed portraits ranging from nobles and designers to presidents and local families.
Paul & Ava Zukowsky
Pound Ridge’s Paul and Ava Zukowsky embody service: he’s a discreet entertainment manager; she volunteers with Woman 2 Woman, offering dignity and connection to women at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.
Impresario: Pete Shapiro & The Cap
From Grateful Dead road-tripper to impresario of The Capitol Theatre, Pete Shapiro has kept Westchester’s legendary ‘Rock Palace’ pulsing—bringing icons, energy, and philanthropy to the stage as it nears its centennial.
