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Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where
Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where An all-new boutique apartment complex in the heart of a Westchester village celebrated its grand opening.  The Magellan, located in Port Chester at 108 South Main St., held a grand opening event on Thursday, Sept. 26.  The residential building, developed by RMA Development and ASF Construction, features studio and two-bedroom residences with gourmet kitchens, European marble countertops, luxurious baths, and full-sized washers and dryers. Each unit also has "state-of-the-art" climate and access controls, developers said. Other amenities include a rooftop lounge; a bar; a live gre…
Westchester Secret: Janis Joplin At The Cap Westchester Secret: Janis Joplin At The Cap
Westchester Secret: Janis Joplin At The Cap Janis Joplin’s hit song “Mercedes Benz” was performed for the first time in Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre on an August 1970 night. It was written just before her show at a bar down the street. Both buildings stand today and hold the story as part of their history. “We're very proud of the Janis Joplin 'Mercedes Benz' story," said Capitol Theatre's Marketing Director Stefanie May. "It's a great part of our history." The then-27-year-old rock singer formulated the song with the help of friend and songwriter Bob Neuwirth, according to May and the Wall Street Journal. The two, …