Bakery To Close After 14-Year Run In Pleasantville Bakery To Close After 14-Year Run In Pleasantville
Bakery To Close After 14-Year Run In Pleasantville A Northern Westchester bakery will soon close its doors after nearly 14 years in business. Flour & Sun Bakery in Pleasantville will permanently close on Saturday, Nov. 12, the owner announced. The bakery, located at 19 Washington Ave., first opened in 2009. "I truly appreciate the support this community has given to me over the years," the announcement reads. "We are heartbroken that we had to make this decision, but we are also excited for our next adventure - a new sweets place that will use a lot of the same recipes will come next year!" The owner said customers should keep an eye …
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 A former dispatcher for the Westchester County Police Department known for his professionalism and big heart has died unexpectedly.  Port Chester resident Bryan Santucci died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 45, according to his obituary.  Santucci was born in 1976 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1995, later earning his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University in Pleasantville, his obituary said.  An employee of Westchester County for more than 20 years, Santucci started his career as a park ranger and then became Emergency Co…
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Northern Westchester Eatery Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Northern Westchester Eatery
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Northern Westchester Eatery Local officials are encouraging residents to go support local eateries with the kickoff of the Fall 2022 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week approaching. More than 150 eateries across seven counties are participating in the event, including 54 restaurants in Westchester County, according to County Executive George Latimer. The fall kickoff event was held at Zwilling Cooking Studio in Pleasantville, with a tasting event that featured a variety of chef demos. Some of the demos at the event included: Town House in New Rochelle, led by New Rochelle native Chris dos Reis La Casa Bronxvill…
New Pleasantville Eatery Cited For Fresh, 'Perfectly Prepared' Food, Menu New Pleasantville Eatery Cited For Fresh, 'Perfectly Prepared' Food, Menu
New Pleasantville Eatery Cited For Fresh, 'Perfectly Prepared' Food, Menu For those looking for an upscale dining atmosphere with such drinks as Manhattan's, Negroni's, or a Moscow Mule, and tidbits of food, then a new Westchester establishment is just the spot. The Raconteur in Pleasantville, located in the former Flights space, has only been open for a couple of months and is already racking up five-star reviews by drink and food lovers alike. Visitors to The Raconteur, owned by Croton-on-Hudson's Michael Boulosm, will be greeted by a knowledgeable staff and can either spend a night relaxing in the bar or move up to a table for a bite to eat…
Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest In Pleasantville Dies At Age 63 Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest In Pleasantville Dies At Age 63
Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest In Pleasantville Dies At Age 63 A man who worked at Reader's Digest in Westchester County for decades has died at the age of 63. Dutchess County resident Robert Riley-Brown, of Wappingers Falls, died at New York Presbyterian Milstein Heart Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary. He was born in the Litchfield County town of Sharon, Connecticut. According to his obituary, Riley-Brown worked as a supervisor at the Global Data Center at Reader's Digest in Pleasantville for 27 years, and he later worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, his obituary said. Riley-Brown had a love of the outdoors, off-roading, f…
Road Rage: Man Threatens Another Driver With Handgun In Pleasantville Incident, Police Say Road Rage: Man Threatens Another Driver With Handgun In Pleasantville Incident, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Threatens Another Driver With Handgun In Pleasantville Incident, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was nabbed for alleged road rage after allegedly pulling a gun on another driver he had been tailgating. The incident took place in Northern Westchester on Monday, Aug. 1 in Pleasantville, near Bedford Road and Cooley Street. According to Chief Erik Grutzner, of the Pleasantville Police, the two drivers had gotten in a "tiff" over a parking space and the incident continued when both cars were on the road. The second car, driven by a 27-year-old Carmel man, began tailgating the first car aggressively, causing the first car to stop, the driver to get out and ask him to st…
Pace University Grad To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love' Pace University Grad To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love'
Pace University Grad To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love' A Fairfield County man will be featured on a new reality television series that seeks to help contestants find their perfect match based on their star signs.  All 10 episodes of the Amazon Prime Series "Cosmic Love" are set to be released on Friday, Aug. 12.  Chris Ragusa, a 27-year-old from Greenwich, was one of the 20 singles who were cast on the show. The show is described as a social experiment, where four individuals, who each represent one of the four elements in astrology, try to find their perfect spouse through astrological matchmaking with the other castmates.  Ra…
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations 'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Several television shows that were filmed in Westchester County scored Emmy Award nominations earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 12, six shows filmed in the county received a total of 70 award nominations across a variety of categories, according to an announcement from the county. The Emmy Awards show is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 12. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none," County Executive George Latimer said. "The Emmy nominations shine the spotlight on the diverse backdrops and film-friendly com…
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location A popular restaurant chain that specializes in tacos is debuting a brand-new location in Fairfield County. The Taco Project opened a new location at 1111 High Ridge Road in Stamford in mid-April 12, according to a representative. The owners also operate Westchester County locations in Tarrytown, Yonkers, Bronxville, and Pleasantville. The restaurants offer a wide selection of tacos including chicken, fish, steak, shrimp, chorizo, cajun salmon, veggie, and more. The Taco Project also serves burritos and burrito bowls, along with quesadillas and salads.
'Tony Lived The American Dream': Longtime Restaurant Owner In Westchester Dies 'Tony Lived The American Dream': Longtime Restaurant Owner In Westchester Dies
'Tony Lived The American Dream': Longtime Restaurant Owner In Westchester Dies A longtime restaurant owner in Westchester County has died at the age of 82 following a long illness. Anthony Manousos, of Yonkers, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 26, according to his obituary. He was the husband of Orsa Manousos and the father of Michael and Seva.  He immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 with his father and sister and lived in Yonkers for the rest of his life. "Tony lived the American Dream," his obituary reads. Manousos was proud of his Greek heritage, leading a number of different community organizations, and he had a passion for c…
Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley
Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley are without power the morning after storms rolled through the region knocking down utility poles and downing trees. As of around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, utility companies throughout the region were still working around the clock to make repairs on hundreds of active outages that were impacting customers. According to Con Edison, there were still 26 outages that were impacting 677 of the company’s Westchester customers, with complete restoration scheduled by 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Outages were still being reported in: Port Chester: 373; Rye Broo…
COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings COVID-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings
Covid-19: Westchester Dropping Mask Mandate For County Buildings Westchester is rolling back some of its mask mandates as the county continues to see improved COVID-19 numbers following the post-holiday surge of new infections. County Executive George Latimer announced on Monday, Feb. 14 that the mask mandate inside county buildings is no longer required. According to Latimer, the mandate is being lifted at county buildings in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and White Plains, though it remains in effect on Bee-Line buses, as per state requirements. Latimer said that lifting the mask mandate is consistent with state guidance. Earlier story - COVID-19: Mask Off …