Pound Ridge Library Talk Covers Four Centuries Of Westchester History Pound Ridge Library Talk Covers Four Centuries Of Westchester History
Pound Ridge Library Talk Covers Four Centuries Of Westchester History POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library announced that it will host a talk covering 400 years of history in Westchester County. Patrick Raftery, a librarian with the Westchester County Historical Society, will give the talk, which will start with Native American history and then cover the colonial period and the Revoluntary War. Early colonial families, the library notes, included the Pells, Van Cortlandts and Philipses.  The library notes that the talk will then cover a range of developments over the subsequent periods. "Raftery will continue the discussion by looking at the imp…
Westchester Communities, Colleges Set 'Relay For Life' Events Westchester Communities, Colleges Set 'Relay For Life' Events
Westchester Communities, Colleges Set 'Relay For Life' Events Hundreds, if not thousands, of folks will be lacing up their running shoes this spring all over Westchester to help fight a deadly disease. The American Cancer Society says that 13 Relay for Life events have been scheduled for May 20 through June 19. The community-led events will be held in: Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Chappaqua, Harrison, Katonah-Lewisboro, the Tarrytowns, Yorktown, Yonkers, Somers, Ossining and the Hendrick Hudson School District. The two college sponsored ones – for students, staff and alumni – will be held at Iona College and Pace University. The Iona event will take pla…
Pound Ridge Invites Kids To Join Easter Egg Contest, Jelly Bean Count Pound Ridge Invites Kids To Join Easter Egg Contest, Jelly Bean Count
Pound Ridge Invites Kids To Join Easter Egg Contest, Jelly Bean Count POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Pound Ridge's Recreation & Parks Department has put together several Easter events for kids, including an egg decorating contest and a jelly bean count. Kids are invited to submit their decorations to the department by Wednesday, March 29. To enter the jelly bean contest, the department notes that people should head to the Pound Ridge Library. Winners will be announced at the town's Egg Scramble, which will be held at Pound Ridge Elementary School on Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. Kids from pre-k through third grade are invited to enter.  "Winners will be sele…
Schoolhouse Theater In Croton Falls Ready For Spring Season Schoolhouse Theater In Croton Falls Ready For Spring Season
Schoolhouse Theater In Croton Falls Ready For Spring Season CROTON FALLS, N.Y. -- The Schoolhouse Theater and Arts Center has announced several acts for its spring performances season. The first features Alan Sklar reading two stories from Neil Gaiman, "We can get them from you wholesale," and 'The Price." Sklar's readings are set for Saturday, March 25 at 3 p.m. Early next month, there will be several renditions of the play, "The Mask of the Jaguar King," which is by Stuart Warmflash. The performances will be held at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, between the weeks of April 6 through 23, along with Sunday matinees…
Robert Klein Performing At Briarcliff Synagogue Robert Klein Performing At Briarcliff Synagogue
Robert Klein Performing At Briarcliff Synagogue BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- After more than 50 years on stage, Robert Klein can still make them laugh. The comedian, who lives in Briarcliff, is presenting "An Evening With Robert Klein" at Congregations Sons Of Israel at 1666 Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff on Sunday, April 2 at 8 p.m.  This has been a banner year for Klein, who will also be at The Picture House in Pelham on March 29, to discuss his new documentary "Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg," which looks at his life and career, with interviews with comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Jon Stewart who have been …
Lewisboro Action Network Highlights Westchester Women & Their Stories Lewisboro Action Network Highlights Westchester Women & Their Stories
Lewisboro Action Network Highlights Westchester Women & Their Stories VISTA, N.Y. -- There was a lot of sharing and caring at the Lewisboro Action Network meeting held Tuesday, March 21 at The Heights and Brother's Vic's Lounge in Vista where 30 women (and one man) showed up to listen to discussions from four area trailblazers about their career trajectories.  The dinner event, organized by area resident Dianne Perfit, honored National Women's History Month, and included items on the menu such as "Elizabeth Warren Stuffed Shrimp," "Kirsten Gillibrand Vegetable Panini" and "Rosa Parks Pecan Pie." Daily Voice's Features Editor Jean…
Katonah Library Hosting Medical-Marijuana Talk Katonah Library Hosting Medical-Marijuana Talk
Katonah Library Hosting Medical-Marijuana Talk KATONAH, N.Y. -- Have questions about the state's recent legalization of medical marijuana? The Katonah Village Library announced that it will host a discussion about the new law on Saturday. "With the passage of The Compassionate Care Act by Governor Cuomo in January 2016, treatment is now possible for specific medical conditions," the library announced. "This free information session will focus on the use of marijuana as a legal medical alternative, the diseases for which it is legally available, and how to travel this path." The talk will feature Dr. Lynn Parodneck, a…
Looking To Sell Your House? Katonah Real Estate Expert Shares Secrets Looking To Sell Your House? Katonah Real Estate Expert Shares Secrets
Looking To Sell Your House? Katonah Real Estate Expert Shares Secrets KATONAH, N.Y. --  Looking to sell your house and up your curb appeal? It's spring, after all, when the housing market heats up. To prepare you, Nelson Salazar from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Katonah has gathered area experts for a panel discussion entitled “Inside Out: Increasing Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home." The even will take place Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Katonah Village Library. Salazar, who was recently named among the Top 1,000 Sales Associates for the third quarter of 2016 by NRT, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the country, will be j…
Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party
Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Local activists have been sending a blizzard of postcards expressing frustration with the folks in Washington. So it is somewhat ironic that the impending snowstorm has – temporarily – put a halt to their efforts. Soli Anne Pierce, of Cortlandt Manor, Susannah Johnston, and other organizers have been hosting "Postcard Tuesdays" at The Black Cow in Croton; other events take place on Tuesday at Green Growler, a craft beer store; and Tangine, a French bistro. At Black Cow, pens, postage, mailing labels, talking points, and, of course, plenty of caffeine are …
Ty Sells Speaking To Parents At Fox Lane Middle School Ty Sells Speaking To Parents At Fox Lane Middle School
Ty Sells Speaking To Parents At Fox Lane Middle School BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Central Family U announced that it is presenting a talk by speaker Ty Sells. The talk, which is called "Creating Connections That Count" is open to middle school and high school parents. It will take place on March 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox Lane Middle School. "Don’t miss this event and join Ty for a fun, interactive, one-of-a-kind presentation; his insights about teens give him a unique perspective to help parents learn practical and proven ways to connect with their teens in a positive and powerful way," Bedford Central Family U states…
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester County officials were on hand -- along with a host of Hudson Valley chefs, farmers and purveyors -- on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to kick off 2017 Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW). The event, now in its 11th year, took place at Half Moon Restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. More than 200 restaurants are participating in the special three-course prix fixe promotion ($22.95 lunch; $32.95 dinner) which runs from Monday, March 6 to  Sunday, March 19. Go HERE for a complete list. HVRW is produced by The Valley Table magazine and made possible with t…
'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More 'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More
'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More MAMARONECK, N.Y. --  Want to hear about the Oscar debacle calling "La La Land" best film when the real winner was "Moonlight," but also hear about the journey from Westchester to Hollywood?  Head to Mamaroneck on Wednesday, March 8 when "La La Land" Producer Fred Berger will speak about his journey, much of which he credits to his days at Mamaroneck High School (MHS) and to his love for a community that elevates the arts. “I didn’t realize at the time how formative my high school years were and how vital they would be in defining my life and career,” said Berge…