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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…

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by Carol Reif
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Two Dogs Celebrating 'Bark' Mitzvah Two Dogs Celebrating 'Bark' Mitzvah
Two Dogs Celebrating 'Bark' Mitzvah ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Bar Mitzvahs are a rite of passage for any 13-year-old.  And apparently, that applies to dogs as well. Paws Crossed Animal Rescue in Elmsford is hosting a Bark Mitzvah on Friday at 4 p.m. to honor two 13-year-old brothers, Rocky and Baxter. The celebration will be held at Paws Crossed headquarters at 100 Warehouse Lane South in Elmsford. The bull terriers previously lived on a large farm in North Salem until their owner passed away. At the Bark Mitzvah, Cantor Elizabeth Sternlie of Sinai Free Synagogue in Mount Vernon will be delivering a blessing and yarmulkes have been…

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by Sam Barron
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Brave The Shave During St. Baldrick's At Molly Spillane's In Mamaroneck Brave The Shave During St. Baldrick's At Molly Spillane's In Mamaroneck
Brave The Shave During St. Baldrick's At Molly Spillane's In Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. – A Mamaroneck bar is urging its patrons and friends to be heroic this month during its St. Baldrick’s event. Scheduled for 6 p.m. on March 25, Molly Spillane's event is a fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit that supports childhood cancer research programs across the United States. While many at the event will likely be shaving their heads in support of those children undergoing cancer treatment, event organizers are also looking for anyone who is willing to volunteer or donate, according to a statement from the bar. “Get involved and you’ll be giving…

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by James O'Rourke
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Sound Shore Enjoys 6th Annual Sound Shore Parade Sound Shore Enjoys 6th Annual Sound Shore Parade
Sound Shore Enjoys 6th Annual Sound Shore Parade MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Spring has sprung. Well, almost.  The Sixth Annual Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Sunday, March 19.  Marchers step off at 1:30 p.m. on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck. This wonderful family-friendly event celebrates Irish heritage as well as the American immigrant experience.  Beginning at Mamaroneck Avenue School, the parade proceeds down Mamaroneck Avenue to Harbor Island Park. This year’s parade will be led by former Mamaroneck Town Supervisor Valerie O’Keeffe, who serves as grand marshal. The Sound Shore parade features many bagpipers, marching bands, …

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by Jon Craig
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Westchester Bookstore Draws A Crowd For Ides Of Trump Postcard Party Westchester Bookstore Draws A Crowd For Ides Of Trump Postcard Party
Westchester Bookstore Draws A Crowd For Ides Of Trump Postcard Party LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- They're calling themselves the New Tea Party. At least that's what local activist Svetlana Wasserman said of the postcard party going on at The Voracious Reader Friday, March 10 where a host of area residents streamed in and out. After all, tea (and coffee) were served. The day-long event, tied to The Ides of Trump, a nationwide postcard writing crusade where postcards will be mailed to the White House on Wednesday, March 15, was organized by the Larchmont resident who collaborated with bookstore Owner Francine Lucidon.  Lucidon, who lives in New Rochelle, said she'd been…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Snow Way: White Plains Plows Ahead With 20th Annual St. Patrick's Parade Snow Way: White Plains Plows Ahead With 20th Annual St. Patrick's Parade
Snow Way: White Plains Plows Ahead With 20th Annual St. Patrick's Parade WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Snow or shine, White Plains is forging ahead with its 20th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. The parade will kick off at noon on March 11 with Grand Marshal, Kevin J. Keane and his aides: Patricia Murray Dadario, Mary Ellen Dervin, Maryfaith Phelps Fortunate, Lt. William Blaine, Sean Casey Egan and Robert Alan O’Toole. Keane was born in the Bronx and is a graduate of Archbishop Stepinac High School, where he continues to serve at chairman of the school's Board of Trustees. John M. Martin, chairman of the White Plains St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, said it …

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by Jon Craig
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New Castle PD Offers Training On Active Shooter Situations New Castle PD Offers Training On Active Shooter Situations
New Castle PD Offers Training On Active Shooter Situations NEW CASTLE, N.Y. – If you've seen news of active shooter incidents and wondered what would be the best way to respond if you were faced with such a scenario, officers from the New Castle Police Department will be offering training on Wednesday evening, April 12. "Active shooter situations are very rare," Police Chief Charles Ferry told Daily Voice, "but it's good to be prepared." You never know, when you're out in public places, when you could find yourself in such a situation. It's good to pre-plan and have an idea of what to do. The free "Citizen Response to an …

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by Rachel Martin
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Hop Along The Easter Bunny Trail To The Westchester Mall In White Plains Hop Along The Easter Bunny Trail To The Westchester Mall In White Plains
Hop Along The Easter Bunny Trail To The Westchester Mall In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --  The Westchester mall in White Plains is offering families the opportunity to meet an Easter Bunny and participate in a variety of traditional and unique seasonal events. The Bunny Photo Experience will begin Friday, March 17, at 10 a.m. and will run through Saturday, April 15, until 9 p.m. at The Westchester. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion. Families can save time and avoid the line with Bunny by making an appointment online at http://simon.noerrbunny.com. The sponsor for the 2017 Bunny Photo …

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by Ken Davis
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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'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…

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by Carol Reif
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Greenwich Event Promises To Be Celebration Central Greenwich Event Promises To Be Celebration Central
Greenwich Event Promises To Be Celebration Central GREENWICH, Conn. — Do you have a child's bar/bat mitzvah coming up, a sweet 16 or a wedding coming up and need some ideas?  Check out Celebrate! Party Showcase, which returns to Greenwich on Sunday, March 5. Davler Media Group, which runs the event, puts you up close and personal with DJs, photographers, invitation suppliers and other vendors meant to make your festivities different from the rest. Sheri Lapidus, vice president of Davler Media Group’s Mitzvah Market division, said the show will feature the newest photo booths, the most incredible desserts, the hottest wearable favors and ne…

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by Daily Voice
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Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library
Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk resident Dave Barry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be making an appearance at the North Castle Public Library on Thursday, April 6. The library, which announced Barry's upcoming visit, noted his local ties. "Enjoy the wit and the wisdom of Armonk's very own Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and author of more than thirty books, as he returns to his home town, bringing us a memorable & entertaining evening." The library says that Barry's visit will serve as a fundraiser for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, which is also celebrating its 1…

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by Tom Auchterlonie