Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party
Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Local activists have been sending a blizzard of postcards expressing frustration with the folks in Washington. So it is somewhat ironic that the impending snowstorm has – temporarily – put a halt to their efforts. Soli Anne Pierce, of Cortlandt Manor, Susannah Johnston, and other organizers have been hosting "Postcard Tuesdays" at The Black Cow in Croton; other events take place on Tuesday at Green Growler, a craft beer store; and Tangine, a French bistro. At Black Cow, pens, postage, mailing labels, talking points, and, of course, plenty of caffeine are …
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 …
'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…
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…
Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi
Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices, a chorus made up of 37 residents from Westchester and Fairfield counties, announced that it will be holding a baroque music concert on Saturday. The chorus will perform renditions of music from artists such as Bach and Vivaldi. The concert is scheduled to take place at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, which is in downtown Bedford Village, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $25, or $20 for senior citizens. Charis offers people the chance to purchase tickets on its website or at the door.
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…
Mount Kisco Library Starting March With Lion Masks Mount Kisco Library Starting March With Lion Masks
Mount Kisco Library Starting March With Lion Masks MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- To mark the turn of a month, and as a play on the expression "March comes in like a lion," the Mount Kisco Public Library announced that it will hold a workshop for kids to make their own lion masks. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is geared towards kids from kindergarten to second grade. "Make lion masks so that we too can roar like the early March winds," the library stated in its announcement.  Details on the workshop can be found here.
Chappaqua Library Group Holding 37th-Annual Young Writers Contest Chappaqua Library Group Holding 37th-Annual Young Writers Contest
Chappaqua Library Group Holding 37th-Annual Young Writers Contest CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Friends of the Chappaqua Library announced that it is holding its 37-annual Young Writers Contest. The contest features three categories for entrants: poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Students who are in sixth to 12th grade are eligible. Prizes will include $100 for first prize, $50 for second and $25 for third. An awards presentation will also be held. The deadline to enter is on March 17. For a detailed list of contest rules and details, click here.
Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains
Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents passionate about issues facing Westchester County and the nation today are invited to take part in the next Social Justice Monday on Monday, Feb. 27 in White Plains. Hosted by the WESPAC Foundation, the next gathering at noon at the Fountain in downtown will be a peaceful rally and show of strength and resistance to the policies of hate and divisiveness, said Nada Khader of WESPAC. Attendees are invited to bring signs (not on sticks please) and friends.  "Silence equals acceptance. Raise your voice with the community and show the world that we are…
Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era
Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A local liberal-leaning group called Left of Main Street announced that it will hold a panel discussion on the role of fake news in the era of President Donald Trump, which will feature current and former journalists. The panelists include Grace Bennett, publisher and editor of The Inside Press; Helen Jonsen, a former journalist with Fox 5 and Pix 11; Kate Stone Lombardi, who contributes to The New York Times; and Kristen Prata Browde, a former CBS News anchor. Left of Main Street is a group founded by Chappaqua residents Cynthia Ware Metcalf and Ann Styles Brochstein, wh…
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…
Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah
Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. -- Country Children's Center announced that Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand for its annual Scholastic Book Fair and Pancake Breakfast. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and will be held at 466 Cross River Road in Katonah. "Parents and children can browse hundreds of children’s books and buy the ones they want at a discount while supporting the Country Children’s Center and having fun," the center noted in its announcement. Admission to the fair is $5 per person. Breakfast will include sausage and pancakes, while kids can ge…