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Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released
Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Cyclists will soon be able to enjoy the colorful foliage on a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway with the return of "Bicycle Sundays." Westchester County officials announced that a portion of the parkway is set to close to vehicles for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, and strollers on select dates in September and October. The course will run from the Westchester County Center in White Plains south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, for a round-trip of 13.1 miles, officials reported. Bicycle Sundays will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: …

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by Nicole Valinote
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'Winter Wonderland' Drive-Thru Lights Show Underway In Westchester County 'Winter Wonderland' Drive-Thru Lights Show Underway In Westchester County
'Winter Wonderland' Drive-Thru Lights Show Underway In Westchester County Driving down a street surrounded by glittering displays and colorful lights may be the ideal way to get into the holiday spirit this season. The Westchester Parks Foundation is presenting its "Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Extravaganza" through Sunday, Jan. 2 at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Winter Wonderland (@westchesterswinterwonderland) The 1.2-mile drive-thru event features thousands of lights, including displays of elves, angels, doves, candy canes and a 100-foot light tunnel, accordi…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen COVID-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen As New York prepares to begin reopening its economy in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials across the state are developing plans to make sure the move goes smoothly. In Westchester, the Business Council of Westchester’s Economic Recovery Task Force is forging ahead with developing a comprehensive plan to provide specific recovery measures and recommendations keyed to assisting Westchester’s diverse business and not-for-profit sectors. Comprised of more than 40 leaders from a broad spectrum of economic sectors across the county, are developing a strategic plan …

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester
Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester April showers bring May flowers. And the return of Bicycle Sundays to Westchester. The Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks announced that Bicycle Sundays will begin on Sunday, May 5, when a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for cyclists. Each year since 1974, more than 60,000 participants have biked, walked and jogged on a 13.1-mile loop of the parkway from White Plains to Yonkers. The roadway will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for several weeks in May, June and September. No Bicycle Sundays are offered in July or August. Bicycle Sundays …

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by Zak Failla
Sports
More Than 1,000 From Region To Compete In Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational More Than 1,000 From Region To Compete In Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational
More Than 1,000 From Region To Compete In Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational More than 1,000 cheerleaders from Westchester and surrounding counties will be participating in the annual Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Wednesday, Jan 23. The event will take place at the Westchester County Center in White Plains (198 Central Avenue). Participants will be judged based on various aspects of their routines, from jumps to pyramids, partner stunts, choreography, timing, difficulty and more. “It’s been said that with football you get four downs, in baseball you get three strikes, but in cheerleading, you have to get it…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
8th Annual Westchester Wine & Food Festival Approaching Fast 8th Annual Westchester Wine & Food Festival Approaching Fast
8th Annual Westchester Wine & Food Festival Approaching Fast A total of 315,000 burgers served. 25,000 glasses of wine, 360 participating restaurants, 50,000 guests and $200,000 for charities. These are just some of the statistics that help to tell the success story that is Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival.  In seven years it has emerged as the signature culinary and beverage event kicking off the summer season in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. With the 2018 festival slated for June 5 through June 10, the numbers will continue to grow as new restaurants, fine wines, spirits, craft beers, specialty foods and so much more inc…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
2018 Rising Stars Unveiled By Business Council of Westchester 2018 Rising Stars Unveiled By Business Council of Westchester
2018 Rising Stars Unveiled By Business Council of Westchester There is no doubt that Westchester is overstocked with talent. And The Business Council of Westchester recognizes that during a prestigious annual awards ceremony. This year, prominent doctors, realtors and bankers as well as the spokeswoman for Westchester's new county executive, the owner of Walter's Hot Dogs, the director of creative culture at the Jacob Burns Film Center and a funeral home director are among the 40 "Rising Stars" being honored by The Business Council of Westchester, on June 21. The county’s leading business membership organization announced its 2018 class of R…

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by Jon Craig
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Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester
Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester The weather is perfect for spending at least part of the weekend outdoors. The arrival of spring, and the 44th annual "Bicycle Sundays" could not arrive at a better time in Westchester County. Nearly seven miles of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed to motorists between White Plains and Yonkers on Sunday, May 6 for the first of a summer's worth of bicycle freedom. Bicycle Sundays, one of Westchester’s longest-running and popular recreational programs is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to this coming Sunday, the county program runs on May 13 and 20; June 3, 10, 17 and …

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by Jon Craig