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The Pelham Picture House Hosts International Children's Film Festival
PELHAM, N.Y. – Looking for something to do pre-back-to-school? The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPH) will present its third annual Westchester International Children’s Film Festival (WICFF) from Friday, Sept. 1 to Tuesday, Sept. 5. For the second year in a row, the WICFF is being sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo. The festival will kick-off on Friday with an opening celebration and screening of the award-winning At Eye Level. Other highlights include a screening of Nelly’s Adventure, a Middle Eastern Shorts program, and the ‘Best of the Fest’ animation and…
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'Slide The City' Canceled In Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. - Those planning to cool down and beat the heat by “sliding the city” this weekend are out of luck as the event in Mount Vernon has been canceled. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced on Wednesday that “due to a combination of factors outside our control,” city officials have been forced to indefinitely postpone the “Slide the City” event, which drew a sizable crowd at the inaugural event last year. The event had been scheduled for the upcoming weekend. Beginning last year, local officials have made a concerted effort to join Mount Vernon firefighters and police o…
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Westchester Residents Gather For Prime Solar Eclipse Viewing
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- More than 250 people showed up at New Rochelle High School Monday, Aug. 21 for the lunar eclipse of the sun. The event was organized by the school's astronomy teacher Bruce Zeller who said he was pleased -- if not a little overwhelmed -- by the crowd. The event had promised free solar eclipse glasses to all but quickly ran out. In order to see the eclipse, it was necessary to use solar glasses and a telescope. Zeller advised sharing. After all, he said, you can only look at the sun for 10 seconds. He also had two telescopes on hand which Chelsea Rose of Larchmont w…
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Pace Athletic Department Tees Up At Annual Harrison Golf Outing
HARRISON, N.Y. – The Pace University Athletics Department is calling all golfers this fall, as it takes to one of Westchester County's premier courses at the annual golf outing in September. The 20th Annual Pace Athletics Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, N.Y. A fun, yet challenging course, Willow Ridge contains several iconic holes and boasts a magnificent clubhouse overlooking Westchester County. Designed as an opportunity for alumni and friends to come together and support the academic and athletic growth of Pace student athletes, the…
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Karenna Gore, Nancy Vann To Lead Panel At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nancy Vann, candidate for Westchester County Legislature District 1 and President of Safe Energy Rights Group, will lead a panel of environmental speakers following the screening of Al Gore’s latest film on climate change on Wednesday, Aug. 16. “An Inconvenient Sequel,” the follow-up to the Academy Award winning film “An Inconvenient Truth," will be held at 7:15 p.m. with the panel at 9 pm at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. The panel “Environmental Activism in Elections in the Age of Trump” also features Karenna Gore, Director of the Center for Earth…
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Westchester's Captain Lawrence Promises 'Mother Load' Of A Food Fest
ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Like oysters? Then check out the Mother Shucker end of summer bash at Captain Lawrence Brewery in Elmsford. This is the sixth year the festival has taken place. The event is basically an ode to summer's bounty and includes copious amount of oysters, wood roasted seafood, Neapolitan pizza, and carnage supplied by Chef David DiBari of The Cookery and The Parlor in Dobbs Ferry. There will also be plenty of Captain Lawrence beer. New to the menu this year: DiBari’s signature summer cocktails, The Blushing Slush (rosé, freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh mint, fresh strawberri…
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Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- It's going to be a day filled with Jewish music. The 43rd Annual Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The festival is presented by The Westchester Jewish Council and The Westchester Klezmer Program in cooperation with Westchester County Parks. The event will feature a wide variety of musical performances including headliner Golem, a Klezmer rock band based in New York City. Also performing will be Rockmitzvah, a full service live musical ensemble of rock and roll musicians.who…
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SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter
The SPCA has more dogs and cats than usual, but are hoping a one-day event can help their animals find forever homes. The SPCA is taking part in NBC's Clear the Shelters on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Briarcliff location at 590 North State Road. As part of the event, many of the animal's adoption fees will be waived. All the same rules and criteria involved in approving an adopter/adoption will be in place. "It's been a rough summer," Lisa Bonanno, director of events and communications for the SPCA, said. "We've gotten more dogs and cats than we've had i…
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Come Hungry For 'Foodie Fridays' At Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center
YONKERS, N.Y. -- Some of Westchester's most popular food trucks will be at "Foodie Friday's," a new food truck and music fest being held at Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers. The event kicks off its three-week series Friday, Aug. 4 and features Empanada Mania, Walter’s Hot Dogs, and Abeetz Mobile Wood Fired Pizza among others. There will also be live entertainment by the popular reggae band Royal KhaoZ The festival goes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at 8000 Mall Walk (junction of NY State Thruway and Cross County Parkway). Food trucks will be located through…
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Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess
The Hudson Valley will be full of hot air balloons this weekend.The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 with more than 80 launches between Friday and Sunday. The festival will be held at Barton Orchards at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag. Activities include a petting zoo, hayrides, food trucks and vendors, a tap room, bakery and farmer’s market, fire pits, ball toss, and live music. There will be a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday. Balloon launches will be at 6 a.m. Saturday an…
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Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Where will you be celebrating the Fourth this year? As usual, there are a host of parades and fireworks across the county. Check your town's community or Facebook page for updates as weather can alter plans. Keep in mind this is a partial list. Feel free to add your favorites to our Facebook page or Comments. Saturday, July 1 Katonah: The "Pops, Patriots & Fireworks" show starts at 8 p.m. at Caramoor. Grab your family and friends, and get in the spirit of ’76 with classic songs from the Great American Songbook. Go to www.caramoor.org/events/pops-pa…
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Summer Nights On The Sound Series Returns To Southern Westchester
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Families looking for a fun, free event this summer in southern Westchester will be treated to several concerts as part of the “Summer Nights on the Sound” series. Beginning next month on the Fourth of July, the concert series will kick off at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck, where there officials have lined up “a fun and eclectic mix of entertainers for July with plenty of great music for everyone.” On Tuesday, July 4, the St. Thomas Orchestra will perform during the fire department’s 70th annual carnival. The Soundettes will kick off the event by performing the …
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