Come Hungry For 'Foodie Fridays' At Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center Come Hungry For 'Foodie Fridays' At Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center
Come Hungry For 'Foodie Fridays' At Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center YONKERS, N.Y. -- Some of Westchester's most popular food trucks will be at "Foodie Friday's," a new food truck and music fest being held at Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers. The event kicks off its three-week series Friday, Aug. 4 and features Empanada Mania, Walter’s Hot Dogs, and Abeetz Mobile Wood Fired Pizza among others. There will also be live entertainment by the popular reggae band Royal KhaoZ The festival goes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at 8000 Mall Walk (junction of NY State Thruway and Cross County Parkway). Food trucks will be located through…
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess The Hudson Valley will be full of hot air balloons this weekend.The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 with more than 80 launches between Friday and Sunday. The festival will be held at Barton Orchards at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag. Activities include a petting zoo, hayrides, food trucks and vendors, a tap room, bakery and farmer’s market, fire pits, ball toss, and live music. There will be a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday. Balloon launches will be at 6 a.m. Saturday an…
Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism
Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Where will you be celebrating the Fourth this year? As usual, there are a host of parades and fireworks across the county. Check your town's community or Facebook page for updates as weather can alter plans. Keep in mind this is a partial list. Feel free to add your favorites to our Facebook page or Comments. Saturday, July 1 Katonah: The "Pops, Patriots & Fireworks" show starts at 8 p.m. at Caramoor. Grab your family and friends, and get in the spirit of ’76 with classic songs from the Great American Songbook. Go to www.caramoor.org/events/pops-pa…
YouTube Stars To Introduce Magazine At Eastchester Barnes & Noble YouTube Stars To Introduce Magazine At Eastchester Barnes & Noble
YouTube Stars To Introduce Magazine At Eastchester Barnes & Noble EASTCHESTER, N.Y. - Several YouTube “stars” will be at Barnes & Noble in Eastchester to introduce the community to “Teen Boss” a new magazine for teenagers. Meredith Valiando, the founder of DigiTours will present her new magazine, Teen Boss, which “strives to inspire readers under the age of 15 to pursue their dreams and make money in the process” at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, June 25. The magazine will feature instructional articles, as well as goal-oriented activities to help its readers make money doing the things they love, according to Valiando. Valiando will be joined by Musi…
Summer Nights On The Sound Series Returns To Southern Westchester Summer Nights On The Sound Series Returns To Southern Westchester
Summer Nights On The Sound Series Returns To Southern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Families looking for a fun, free event this summer in southern Westchester will be treated to several concerts as part of the “Summer Nights on the Sound” series. Beginning next month on the Fourth of July, the concert series will kick off at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck, where there officials have lined up “a fun and eclectic mix of entertainers for July with plenty of great music for everyone.” On Tuesday, July 4, the St. Thomas Orchestra will perform during the fire department’s 70th annual carnival. The Soundettes will kick off the event by performing the …
Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity
Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The lineup for this weekend's Clearwater Festival is a music lover's dream. The festival is running Saturday and Sunday at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson. It is the oldest and largest music environmental festival, started by Pete Seeger and his wife, Toshi. Arlo Guthrie headlines this year's festival. Other performers include Lake Street Drive, Los Lobos, Joan Osborne singing Bob Dylan and Josh Ritter. “With all that is going on in the country this year, it has never been more important to come together to celebrate diversity,” said Steve Lurie, Clearwater …
Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Westchester High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations senior class of 2017, your day is almost here. Throughout June, high schools across Southern Westchester are holding their annual graduation ceremonies with the class of 2017 taking their final walk as they get ready for the next chapter in their life. Ardsley High School is hosting its graduation Wednesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at Ardsley High School. Blind Brook High School is hosting its graduation Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at Purchase Field. Bronxville High School is holding its graduation Saturday, June 17 at 6:45 p.m. at the high school. Dobbs Ferry High School is host…
Veterans To Highlight War Dog Memorial At Hartsdale Pet Cemetery Veterans To Highlight War Dog Memorial At Hartsdale Pet Cemetery
Veterans To Highlight War Dog Memorial At Hartsdale Pet Cemetery WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Veterans will be on hand this weekend at the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery, where Westchester will celebrate man’s best friend at the annual War Dog Memorial Celebration. On Sunday, military veterans who have worked alongside their canine companions in the field will be the guests of honor at the annual event, where they will speak about their experiences and relationships with military working dogs (MWDs). Marine Corps combat veteran Matthew Plumeri is scheduled to offer the keynote address, where he will discuss his “indescribable bond” with his partner, Gulliver, an 1…
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Westchester Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Westchester
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Westchester Joan Lunden's tale of survival will be heard firsthand in Armonk. Lunden will be speaking at Congregation B'nai Yisrael in Armonk to talk about her new book, "Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival," on Friday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In June 2014, Lunden, who anchored "Good Morning America" for 17 years, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which required chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Lunden responded to her diagnosis with a mission to educate and inspire others about prevention, treatment, and survival.  Lunden started a video blog and a jo…
Attention Foodies: Eastchester Premieres Its First Farmers Market Attention Foodies: Eastchester Premieres Its First Farmers Market
Attention Foodies: Eastchester Premieres Its First Farmers Market EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- It's farmers market time and, for the first time ever, Eastchester will have its own, complete with freshly baked baguettes, juicy tomatoes, and soft-ripened cheeses. The market, which premieres Sunday, June 4 at 344 White Plains Road, is all about bringing residents a delicious assortment of local produce, artisan breads, grass-fed meats, eggs and more. It is run by Country Markets. Expect to find vendors  -- 20 in all -- with impressive resumes, said Samantha Friedman, the market's founder and daughter of Country Markets Owner Joe Friedman. Bread vendor Bien Cuit, fo…
Say Hello To Hyper-Local Produce At The Get Fresh Yonkers Farmers Market Say Hello To Hyper-Local Produce At The Get Fresh Yonkers Farmers Market
Say Hello To Hyper-Local Produce At The Get Fresh Yonkers Farmers Market YONKERS, NEW YORK – Groundwork Hudson Valley will kick off this year’s Get Fresh Yonkers Farmers’ Market season on Friday, June 2 at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site.  The weekly market will run every Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until October 27. This season, the market will introduce three new vendors to the Yonkers community: Red Hibiscus Bakery, General Cochran Farm, and Acevedo Farm.  Red Hibiscus Bakery’s mission is to “bring a little bit of the islands into each customer’s home.” Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, founder Farrah Fournillier incorporates New York-grown frui…
Burke Honoring Scarsdale Husband, Wife At Annual Awards Dinner Burke Honoring Scarsdale Husband, Wife At Annual Awards Dinner
Burke Honoring Scarsdale Husband, Wife At Annual Awards Dinner WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is honoring those who make a difference at its annual Burke Award Dinner. The dinner will be held June 8 at 6 p.m. at Brae Burn Country Club at 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, NY. Burke is honoring Barbara Rubin Kessler and Steven Kessler, Scarsdale residents. Barbara experienced a severe ischemic stroke that left her unable to walk or talk and paralyzed on her right side.  After rehabilitation at Burke, Barbara was able to regain function but was diagnosed with aphasia, a communication disorder that results from damage to the parts of the …