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‘Eras Tour’ Vibes: Taylor Swift Laser Show Coming To Westchester Planetarium ‘Eras Tour’ Vibes: Taylor Swift Laser Show Coming To Westchester Planetarium
‘Eras Tour’ Vibes: Taylor Swift Laser Show Coming To Westchester Planetarium Although Taylor Swift has ended her globe-spanning Eras Tour, a Hudson Valley planetarium is filling this Blank Space with a light show that will feature plenty of the pop icon's hits.  The Planetarium at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers will be holding its "Laser Taylor Swift" show through the end of December, combining Swift's best-known songs with a "dazzling laser light show," according to the museum's website.  The 55-minute show will feature hits such as "Anti-Hero," "Love Story," and "...Ready for It?"  In a post on social media, Yonkers city officials raved about t…
'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In NY: Here's When, Where 'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In NY: Here's When, Where
'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In NY: Here's When, Where Get ready, lambs. Mariah Claus is comin’ to town. The oft-proclaimed queen of Christmas herself, singing superstar Mariah Carey, will hit several arenas across the Northeast on her holiday tour, dubbed “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time.” A celebration of the 30th anniversary of her wildly successful “Merry Christmas” album and its megahit single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the tour will visit 20 cities across the country. The show is produced by Live Nation and features Carey’s “timeless holiday classics alongside fan-favorite chart-toppers promising an unforgettable festive experienc…
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played Some Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played Some Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played Some Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Before his death at the age of 84, longtime Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh played some of the last concerts of his life at a theater in Westchester.  Lesh, who died on Friday, Oct. 25, played bass with the iconic rock band for three decades up to their disbandment in 1995. He then continued on with Phil Lesh and Friends, which played both Dead songs and original music.  It was this group that appeared at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in early 2024 on Wednesday, March 13; Friday, March 15; and Saturday, March 16.  During these shows, Lesh celebrated…
$3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Westchester Business $3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Westchester Business
$3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Westchester Business A senior member of a family-owned company has admitted to embezzling more than $3.4 million from the business over five years. According to court filings released on Thursday, Oct. 10, John Hickey, age 34, created false invoices that appeared to be from entities with which the Northern Westchester-based corporations did business from February 2018 to November 2023. The company, located in Armonk, manufactured flame retardant fabrics. Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said Hickey then forged signatures that supposedly approved payment of those invo…
178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings 178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings
178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings To call this sprawling, storied estate an entertainer’s dream would be an understatement. Schenectady County’s Indian Lookout Country Club – located in Pattersonville at 1142 Batter Street – is currently among the most expensive listings in the Capital Region at $3.5 million. For over four decades, the 178-acre outdoor entertainment complex has welcomed countless guests for concerts, weddings, motocross races, Harley Rendezvous events, and more, according to the listing from eXp Realty. eXp Realty In addition to the two main houses, the rural retreat boasts multiple stages, racetrac…
Iconic Ride At Rye Playland To Celebrate 95th Anniversary Iconic Ride At Rye Playland To Celebrate 95th Anniversary
Iconic Ride At Rye Playland To Celebrate 95th Anniversary A popular Westchester amusement park is planning on celebrating the 95th anniversary of its iconic roller coaster with two weekends of fun activities and events.  The Dragon Coaster at Rye Playland, which opened in 1929, will celebrate its birthday weekend on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, the park announced. Designed by Frederick A. Church, the wooden ride measures 80 feet high and has around 3,400 feet of track. It is the only one of Church's rides that remains operational on the East Coast and is one of 48 coasters recognized as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark by Americ…
'How Is This My Life?' Saxophonist From NY Burnin' Up Stage On Jonas Brothers World Tour 'How Is This My Life?' Saxophonist From NY Burnin' Up Stage On Jonas Brothers World Tour
'How Is This My Life?' Saxophonist From NY Burnin' Up Stage On Jonas Brothers World Tour For Gabi Rose, life has come full circle. She attended her first concert - the Jonas Brothers - as a 12-year-old at Nassau Coliseum. Fifteen years later, she's up on stage with those same famous brothers, wowing sold-out crowds with her saxophone on their world tour. It's an incredible turn of fortune that the 27-year-old singer and songwriter, a Long Island native from Nassau County, never could have imagined. “I didn’t have a role model like that growing up. I didn’t see somebody like me doing that,” Rose told Daily Voice. “So now the fact that it’s really, truly come full circle is ins…
'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (PHOTOS) 'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (PHOTOS)
'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (Photos) Summer concerts at Long Island staple Jones Beach Theater are about to get a whole lot better thanks to a massive renovation project in the works. Live Nation Entertainment is making a multimillion-dollar investment that’s meant to improve the concert-going experience at the 70-year-old outdoor amphitheater, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Oct. 21. Planned upgrades include a new entrance for a more “seamless entry” into the venue, as well as a new plaza that will feature local food and beverages. The venue will also see a 20-percent increase in bathrooms, with current restrooms also …
Concert Lineup For NY State Fair Includes Foreigner, Night Ranger, Boyz II Men, Nelly Concert Lineup For NY State Fair Includes Foreigner, Night Ranger, Boyz II Men, Nelly
Concert Lineup For NY State Fair Includes Foreigner, Night Ranger, Boyz II Men, Nelly Boyz II Men and Nelly are among the performers set to take the stage and this summer's New York State Fair. The State Fair will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 24, through Monday, Sept. 5 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The Fair announced on Friday, April 1, that the following acts will perform at this year's fair: Jimmie Allen, 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Chevy Court stage Chevelle, 8 p.m. Aug. 24, Chevy Park stage The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, Chevy Park stage Niko Moon, 6 p.m. Aug. 26, Chevy Court stage Foreigner, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, Chevy Park stage Boyz II Men, 8 p.m. A…
COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening
Covid-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening Though many businesses are beginning to ramp back up in New York as all regions outside New York City reached Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, some will remain closed for at least two more weeks. During Phase 2, office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, and expanded retail services are all permitted to reopen under strict restrictions and guidelines mandated by the state. However, much to the chagrin of some, certain businesses not deemed essential will remain closed through at least the next phase, which is expected to come two weeks after regions entered Phase 2, provided…
Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season
Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season The unofficial start of summer is here, as Rye Playland's opening weekend is now here. Playland officially opens for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, with a parade featuring a marching band, local officials, staff, and Coaster the Dragon, the amusement park’s official mascot. Opening Day will feature a special $20 admission price, which will allow patrons unlimited rides. There will also be discounted prices on Sunday for Mother’s Day. This year, the annual concert series will include nearly a dozen new local musical acts, as well as a public art display. The park will …
Mamaroneck HS Grad Alec Lewkowicz Jr. Dies At 27 Mamaroneck HS Grad Alec Lewkowicz Jr. Dies At 27
Mamaroneck HS Grad Alec Lewkowicz Jr. Dies At 27 Alec Lewkowicz Jr., a resident of Mamaroneck, died suddenly on Sunday, July 8. He was 27.  He was born In New Rochelle on Nov. 17, 1990 to Alec Lewkowicz and Kathleen Iannuzzi. He was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather Richard Iannuzzi and his siblings Ryan Lewkowicz and Tara Lewkowicz as well as his grandmother and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves behind his devoted girlfriend Sarah Mackay. Alec had a kind, loving soul. He loved his family and his friends. He loved music and concerts, Howard Stern and the Sa…
Rye Town Park Announces Its Summer Concert Series Rye Town Park Announces Its Summer Concert Series
Rye Town Park Announces Its Summer Concert Series Rye Town Park is hosting a series of seven free concerts at the park’s south pavilion this summer.  The concerts feature the music of high quality, local-area bands playing a wide range of popular music ideal for singing and/or dancing along. The concerts will be held on Tuesdays starting on June 19.  Two rain dates have been set aside in case of severe thunderstorms.  Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and end about 9 p.m. Admission to the concerts is free. Regular parking fees apply.  Some seating will be available, but people are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Picnick…