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Heineken, Lowey, MADD Promote 'New Year, Safe Rides' During Holiday Season Heineken, Lowey, MADD Promote 'New Year, Safe Rides' During Holiday Season
Heineken, Lowey, MADD Promote 'New Year, Safe Rides' During Holiday Season WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Don't drink and drive was the theme earlier this month during Heineken USA's annual holiday party at its USA headquarters on Hamilton Avenue in White Plains.  For a 13th consecutive year, Heineken said it is partnering with the City of White Plains and White Plains Business Improvement District as sponsors of the "New Year, Safe Rides" program, providing free rides home anywhere in Westchester County from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2017.  The global beer giant handed out UBER discount ride cards and offered a sneak preview of a corporate television ad fe…

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by Jon Craig
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'Sister Act' Hits Stage At White Plains Performing Arts Center 'Sister Act' Hits Stage At White Plains Performing Arts Center
'Sister Act' Hits Stage At White Plains Performing Arts Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Catch "Sister Act" through Jan. 8 at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. Sister Act is based on the 1992 film that had audiences jumping to their feet. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken ("Newsies," "Beauty and the Beast,"), this musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at od…

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by Daily Voice
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Gun Show Returns To Westchester County Center In White Plains Gun Show Returns To Westchester County Center In White Plains
Gun Show Returns To Westchester County Center In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- After a seven-year hiatus, gun shows are returning to the Westchester County Center in White Plains.  NorthEast Gun Shows and Westchester Collectors announced a two-day firearm and knife show/sale at the County Center for Jan. 21-22, the weekend after Inauguration Day. More details can be found by clicking here. After a gunman murdered 20 children and six teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in November 2012, County Executive Rob Astorino canceled a show scheduled for February 2013 at County Center. There hasn't been one since. More than 3,600 p…

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by Jon Craig
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Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk
Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- A local charity is holding its annual fundraiser this weekend in Armonk. Heavenly Productions Foundation, which helps provide support for children in financial need, will hold the fundraiser at Armonk House on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Among the scheduled guests are News 12 reporter  Lisa Salvadorini, who will emcee the event, and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. The afternoon gathering will feature a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and live music. Armonk House, a local restaurant, will serve an array of refreshments,  including appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Hundreds Gather In Harrison To Welcome Israeli Ambassador, Consul General Hundreds Gather In Harrison To Welcome Israeli Ambassador, Consul General
Hundreds Gather In Harrison To Welcome Israeli Ambassador, Consul General HARRISON, N.Y. -- Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel visited Harrison recently. He was welcomed at a celebration of Honor Week attended by 200 people at the Westchester Jewish Council Dec. 6 at the Jewish Community Center.  Honor Week is in recognition of those who have given of themselves in order to protect the State of Israel, said a release. Dayan shared the story of his family’s emigration to Israel and spoke of his support for the Westchester Jewish community.  Israeli soldier, Gil Revivo, who was wounded six times over the course of his 18 years of service in the Israe…

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by Donna Christopher
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Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash
Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Forget boring dinners at relatives houses for the holidays. Kick-off the festivities in style this year at Wreck the Halls on Monday, Dec. 19, when The Cookery heads to Elmsford's Captain Lawrence Brewery to spread holiday cheer “with carnage and beer.”  The first-ever Wreck the Halls holiday bash is sure to stir up some holiday trouble when the Dobbs Ferry restaurant whips up an impressive lineup of dishes while they're rocking to live music by Rockaway Bitch, an all-female Ramones cover band, and The Fat City Rockers. A few of the dishes planned -- of course to sample wi…

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by K Reakes
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White Plains' Nine-Day WinterFest Blasts Into Downtown White Plains' Nine-Day WinterFest Blasts Into Downtown
White Plains' Nine-Day WinterFest Blasts Into Downtown WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains' second annual WinterFest is to kickoff Saturday on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street, according to organizers. The weeklong event, which is open daily from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., aims to provide a "special shopping experience" and a bit of holiday cheer to city residents and others who attend, according to organizers, who said the event is to run through Sunday, Dec. 18. "Unique" holiday gifts and crafts from a number of vendors will be available at the event along with food and live music, organizers said. For more infor…

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by James O'Rourke
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Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse
Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse YONKERS, N.Y. -- In order to sit through a 14-hour seven movie marathon of the Rocky movies, you'd need the eye of the tiger. Almost 200 people were willing to go the distance at Alamo Drafthouse's celebration of 40 years of "Rocky" Saturday.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a down on his luck fighter in Philadelphia, who unexpectedly gets a chance to face Apollo Creed for the heavyweight title. A longshot, Rocky has one goal: to go the distance. The film won Best Picture in 1976. The rest of the films follow Rocky on his Cinderella journey from the bott…

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by Sam Barron
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Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon
Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon YONKERS, N.Y. -- To sit all through seven Rocky movies, you're going to need the eye of the tiger and be ready to fly high now. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic boxing franchise, the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers is screening all seven Rocky movies on Dec. 3, starting at 11 a.m. Six of the movies, including "Creed" will be screened in 35 mm. There will be food specials, giveaways and other surprises. The first 100 audience members in the door will get an exclusive screen printed poster made just for the event.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)…

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by Sam Barron
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'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' 'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol'
'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' Star power is coming to find the next great Westchester singer, as PMT Productions announced former "American Idol" contestant and Tony-nominated actor Constantine Maroulis as its final judge for the 10th "Westchester Teen Idol" contest. The contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26  at The Irvington Town Hall Theater. Maroulis joins Broadway's Angela Decicco, known for her performances in "Les Miserables" and "Evita" along with Dan Montez, the artistic director of Taconic Opera. Maroulis recently released the singles, "Here I Come…

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by Josh Mansour
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Scream For Ice Cream: Häagen-Dazs Shop Opens In White Plains Scream For Ice Cream: Häagen-Dazs Shop Opens In White Plains
Scream For Ice Cream: Häagen-Dazs Shop Opens In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Just in time for the frosty temperatures, a new Häagen-Dazs shop in White Plains is providing residents a little extra chill by offering delicious free scoops during its grand opening Saturday. The shop at The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., will have the special event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Community members are invited to enjoy irresistible creations made with Häagen-Dazs super-premium ice cream and sorbet during an ice cream lover’s dream event that includes: A free scoop of Häagen-Dazs ice cream given to the first 500 guests The chance to win free ice cream f…

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by K Reakes
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Interested In Exotic Pets? Area Vet To Discuss Topic At White Plains Event Interested In Exotic Pets? Area Vet To Discuss Topic At White Plains Event
Interested In Exotic Pets? Area Vet To Discuss Topic At White Plains Event BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Rats make good pets.  At least according to Dr. Laurie Hess, founder and owner of the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in Bedford Hills.  And she should know. The Mount Kisco resident has been treating exotic animals for nearly 23 years and now, she's written her first book about her experiences -- and the valuable lessons she's learned -- in "Unlikely Companions: The Adventures of an Exotic Animal Doctor (Or, What Friends Feathered, Furred, and Scaled Have Taught Me About Life and Love)."  She will be signing books at the Veterinary Center’s booth at th…

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by Jeanne Muchnick