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Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival
Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival VALHALLA, N.Y. -- It's going to be a day filled with Jewish music. The 43rd Annual Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The festival is presented by The Westchester Jewish Council and The Westchester Klezmer Program in cooperation with Westchester County Parks. The event will feature a wide variety of musical performances including headliner Golem, a Klezmer rock band based in New York City.  Also performing will be Rockmitzvah, a full service live musical ensemble of rock and roll musicians.who…

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by Sam Barron
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SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter
SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter The SPCA has more dogs and cats than usual, but are hoping a one-day event can help their animals find forever homes. The SPCA is taking part in NBC's Clear the Shelters on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Briarcliff location at 590 North State Road. As part of the event, many of the animal's adoption fees will be waived.  All the same rules and criteria involved in approving an adopter/adoption will be in place. "It's been a rough summer," Lisa Bonanno, director of events and communications for the SPCA, said. "We've gotten more dogs and cats than we've had i…

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by Sam Barron
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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…

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by Sam Barron
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Make Your July 4 Pop With New Rochelle's Annual Fireworks Make Your July 4 Pop With New Rochelle's Annual Fireworks
Make Your July 4 Pop With New Rochelle's Annual Fireworks 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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Summer Nights On The Sound Series Returns To Mamaroneck Summer Nights On The Sound Series Returns To Mamaroneck
Summer Nights On The Sound Series Returns To Mamaroneck 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 …

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by Zak Failla
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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 …

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by K Reakes
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New Rochelle High School Set For Commencement Ceremonies New Rochelle High School Set For Commencement Ceremonies
New Rochelle High School 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…

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by Sam Barron
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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New Rochelle Blogger Plans 'Mom To Mom' Talk With Jane Green In Eastchester New Rochelle Blogger Plans 'Mom To Mom' Talk With Jane Green In Eastchester
New Rochelle Blogger Plans 'Mom To Mom' Talk With Jane Green In Eastchester EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Looking for a summer beach read with stories that hit close to home?You may recognize some of the Westport locales mentioned in Jane Green's new book, "The Sunshine Sisters." The novel tells the story of three sisters who come back to their Fairfield County childhood home when their estranged mother -- who lives at Compo Beach -- is diagnosed with a terminal illness. It's a story rife with old jealousies, secret fears, and family ties. And, in usual Green-style, The New York Times best-selling author weaves in a variety of Connecticut landmarks, from Spic and…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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…

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by Sam Barron
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick