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New Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester: Here's When New Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester: Here's When
New Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester: Here's When An all-new recreational cannabis dispensary will soon open its doors in Westchester.  The new dispensary, called Leafology and located in White Plains at 244 Main St., will hold a grand opening complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 19.  The ceremony will feature an appearance by White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach and will also include live music, donuts, a raffle, and the unveiling of custom artwork created by local artists Marla Beth Enowitz, Jasminia Otero, and Chris Rios.  Once it opens up shop, the dispensary will offer plenty of cannabis products in vari…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New Mural Adorns Soon-To-Be-Converted Galleria Mall Space In White Plains: 'Bit Of Whimsy' New Mural Adorns Soon-To-Be-Converted Galleria Mall Space In White Plains: 'Bit Of Whimsy'
New Mural Adorns Soon-To-Be-Converted Galleria Mall Space In White Plains: 'Bit Of Whimsy' As officials in Westchester review a proposal to turn the former Galleria Mall into a mixed-use residential and retail development, a local muralist has had a go at beautifying the site.  Ossining-based illustrator and muralist Katie Reidy, age 38, is currently working on an original 60-by-12-foot work painted on a safety barrier surrounding the site of the former Galleria Mall in White Plains at 100 Main St., which was a mainstay in the county for over four decades and closed in March 2023. Reidy, who began the work on Tuesday, Dec. 12 near the corne…

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by Ben Crnic
News
State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester
State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester A barrage of heavy rain has already caused much flooding in Westchester, resulting in closures on several busy parkways, evacuation warnings, and even state of emergency declarations.  The rain arrived in the region late Thursday night, Sept. 28, and is expected to continue into Friday evening, Sept. 29, bringing as much as three to five inches of rain and flash flooding along with it. Related Story - New Update: Flood Rescue Teams Staged In Westchester Amid Heavy Rain, Hochul Says The weather event prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in the Hudson Valley, …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New Westchester Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' New Westchester Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations'
New Westchester Restaurant Features Array Of 'Flavor Combinations' A taste of Hawaii has arrived in the Hudson Valley. Westchester County eatery Pokémoto, located at 240 Main Street in White Plains, officially opened its doors in October 2022. It marked the company’s 29th location and first in New York, according to the restaurant’s website.  Those who have visited the Aloha State will no doubt recognize poke (pronounced POH-keh) as a native Hawaiian cuisine typically made up of diced fresh fish served over rice and topped with vegetables and sauces. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pokemoto® (…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
'Wow, What An Experience': This Westchester Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building 'Wow, What An Experience': This Westchester Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building
'Wow, What An Experience': This Westchester Steakhouse Is Located In Historic Bank Building Of its more than five dozen locations around the world, none offer the kind of dining experience found at this restaurant in the region. Westchester County eatery Fogo de Chão in White Plains, located at 235 Main Street, opened in April 2021 inside the historic Bank of New York building, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Earlier Report: New Brazilian Steakhouse To Open In Westchester A meat-lover's paradise, the steakhouse specializes in the Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco, roasting high quality, simply seasoned cuts of meat over an open flam…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Man Sentenced For Violent Slashing Victim In Throat Outside Mall In Westchester Man Sentenced For Violent Slashing Victim In Throat Outside Mall In Westchester
Man Sentenced For Violent Slashing Victim In Throat Outside Mall In Westchester A man has been sentenced to prison for slashing a man's neck outside a mall in the region. Edwin Hernandez, age 44, of the Bronx was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 5 to seven years in state prison and five years post-release supervision for the 2019 event outside the White Plains Galleria Mall, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah. On Aug.18, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Hernandez approached the victim, who was a stranger, outside the entrance of the Galleria on Main Street in White Plains and repeatedly asked him to share his cigarette, the DA's…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location
Fans Of Popular Westchester Restaurant Eager For Opening Of Second Location A popular restaurant plans to open its second location in Westchester County. Colombian House currently operates in New Rochelle, and owners plan to expand to another location in White Plains.  The new restaurant will be located in the heart of White Plains, at 175 Main St. The date for the new location's opening has not yet been publicly announced.  The restaurant was founded by a New Rochelle couple and it opened its doors in 2017. The menu features a wide variety of Colombian dishes, along with coffee, margaritas, sangria, and desserts such as their tres leches spong…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Sears To Close Last Store In Westchester Sears To Close Last Store In Westchester
Sears To Close Last Store In Westchester The last Sears store in Westchester is set to close its doors. Officials announced that the Sears store on Main Street in White Plains, including its attached auto-center, will be closing early next year as the former retail giant continues its nationwide closures of brick-and-mortar stores. Related story - New Sears Closure Announced In Hudson Valley Officials cited “unforeseeable business circumstances” that were prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted businesses nationwide. When Sears closes on Feb. 21, 2021, 59 employees will be out of a job, according to a filing with the s…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Popular Pizzeria Closes Westchester Location Popular Pizzeria Closes Westchester Location
Popular Pizzeria Closes Westchester Location A popular pizzeria known for its thin, charred crust has closed one of its locations in the region. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has permanently closed the doors of its Westchester location on Main Street in White Plains. However, the chain has five restaurants on Long Island -- in Bohemia, Woodbury, Commack, Carle Place, Stony Brook and Wantagh -- as well as seven other states, including New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Other staples at Anthony's are homemade meatballs, Eggplant Marino (named after partner and NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino) and oven roasted chicken …

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by Christina Coulter
Obituaries
Former Longtime White Plains Mayor Alfred Del Vecchio Dies At 95 Former Longtime White Plains Mayor Alfred Del Vecchio Dies At 95
Former Longtime White Plains Mayor Alfred Del Vecchio Dies At 95 White Plains' longest-serving mayor, Alfred Del Vecchio, has died. Del Vecchio died early on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Del Vecchio, who served four terms in office from 1976 to 1993, “guided the city through the process of urban renewal, which changed the face of the central business district,” current White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach said. As mayor, he oversaw the modernization of land use regulation in the city. Del Vecchio was an early advocate for the use of energy efficient technology. Under Del Vecchio, the city first tested and utilized environmentally friendly alternative fuel vehicle…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Who Said Outdoor Movies Are Extinct? 'Big' Hits Area Big Screen Who Said Outdoor Movies Are Extinct? 'Big' Hits Area Big Screen
Who Said Outdoor Movies Are Extinct? 'Big' Hits Area Big Screen If you like outdoor movies, actor Tom Hanks and free popcorn, you're in luck. The City of White Plains is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Hanks' appearance in "Big," by showing the movie outdoors on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue. "Big" was first released 30 years ago.  At the moment, city officials have not set a rain date, so are counting on clear skies on Saturday, Sept. 22.  The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Free popcorn will be offered to everyone who wants it.  For more details, click here. 

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by Jon Craig
Business
Walmart Closing Westchester Store, Affecting Hundreds Of Jobs Walmart Closing Westchester Store, Affecting Hundreds Of Jobs
Walmart Closing Westchester Store, Affecting Hundreds Of Jobs Walmart announced Tuesday it will close its store in downtown White Plains by Aug. 10, affecting more than 395 employees. Philip Keene, director of communications for Walmart, said that the move is based on a number of factors, including financial performance and strategic alignment with long-term plans. The store is located at 275 Main St. “The decision to close our White Plains store is not an easy one," Keene said. "We opened the store in 2006 and we are as proud today as we’ve ever been with how the store leadership and associates have served and contributed to the local comm…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Westchester Financial Center To Be Renamed, Renovated As City Square Westchester Financial Center To Be Renamed, Renovated As City Square
Westchester Financial Center To Be Renamed, Renovated As City Square The Westchester Financial Center in White Plains is getting a makeover. Officials from Ginsburg Development Companies announced that they have purchased the iconic building, with intentions to renovate it, “bring it to the highest contemporary standards as a mixed-use development” and rebrand it as “City Square” at 50 Main Street. Martin Ginsburg, the founder and principal of the development company announced the acquisition of the 571,000-square-foot office complex, which is located across from the White Plains Metro-North Station. According to officials, the rebranding will include a mix…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Traffic Congestion Alert Issued For White Plains Area Traffic Congestion Alert Issued For White Plains Area
Traffic Congestion Alert Issued For White Plains Area Heads Up!  Traffic congestion is projected to impact access to White Plains from Tarrytown Road, also known as Route 119 in Greenburgh. On Wednesday, April 4,  work was to begin on two bridges that carry Metro-North commuter trains over Main Street and Hamilton Avenue in White Plains.  Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNerney said,  "The MTA will be undertaking a major renovation of the White Plains Metro-North train station." Total time for this renovation is projected to be approximately two years, McNerney said. "We anticipate that the first phase of this project (beginni…

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by Jon Craig