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Support Local Businesses: Enjoy Free 2-Hour Parking In This Westchester County Town Support Local Businesses: Enjoy Free 2-Hour Parking In This Westchester County Town
Support Local Businesses: Enjoy Free 2-Hour Parking In This Westchester County Town One village in Westchester County will allow free two-hour parking in its downtown to encourage visitors to support local businesses during the holidays.  Starting on Wednesday, Nov. 23, parking meters in downtown Mamaroneck on Mamaroneck Avenue will have a festive plastic bag placed over them to prevent visitors from paying for parking, according to a post by village officials.  The free parking will extend until Tuesday, Dec. 27, and will also include multi-space parking machines as well, according to the village.  "Come to the Avenue and Downtown Mamaroneck to shop and su…
Hudson Valley Eatery Will Close Permanently In Days Hudson Valley Eatery Will Close Permanently In Days
Hudson Valley Eatery Will Close Permanently In Days A popular Hudson Valley eatery will serve its final meal this weekend, becoming the latest business victimized by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ann Nickerson, the owner of the Kitchenette in High Falls in Ulster County announced that she would permanently be closing down the restaurant on Route 213 as of Sunday, March 30 due to the financial hit caused by the outbreak of the virus. “I have had a great run for 41 years, but the last two years have proven to be a challenge that has proven to be more than we can overcome,” she announced. “I have had the support of so many wonderful people both busine…
Vista Fire Department Hosts Halloween Event To Hep  Burglarized Businesses Vista Fire Department Hosts Halloween Event To Hep  Burglarized Businesses
Vista Fire Department Hosts Halloween Event To Hep Burglarized Businesses Firefighters are hosting a special fundraising event to assist several area businesses that were recently burglarized and are asking the public for help. Sometime during the late evening of Sunday, Oct. 25 and early morning of Monday, Oct. 26, several businesses in Vista, a hamlet of the Town of Lewisboro, were burglarized, said Phil Katz, president of the Vista Fire Department. The local fire department jumped into action and is planning a community call for support to assist these businesses with the damage caused and monies lost during this unfortunate experience…
The Village Of Bronxville: A Story For Now The Village Of Bronxville: A Story For Now
The Village Of Bronxville: A Story For Now Introduction Here is an incredible example of the positive and meaningful impact a community can make when everyone works collectively. It’s how local government, residents and business organizations can collaborate for the benefit of all. It’s about working together as a community to ensure the vibrancy of the Village we know and love and finding ways to invigorate and fortify our village. We hope other communities can take away something inspiring and helpful from this innovative and ground-breaking program, specifically, the myriad of creative ways to support local&…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Ordering Takeout To Help Small Businesses COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Ordering Takeout To Help Small Businesses
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Ordering Takeout To Help Small Businesses The majority of Americans have been taking steps to support the local businesses that have been hit the hardest during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new survey. Pollsters surveyed 1,036 Americans around the country over several days, which determined that 76 percent of Americans said they are more likely to buy from a local business than a larger big-box store. Of those polled, 74 percent said they were supporting the small business community by ordering more takeout during the pandemic.  The survey found that 47 percent find themselves supporting small bus…
Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks
Where To Eat Next: Westchester Foodies Share Their Top Picks If you're a foodie, you often count your year in terms of where you ate -- and what you tasted. Which is why we went to the experts -- local food bloggers and Instagrammers who eat out for a living. What follows are their top picks of 2017 as well as where they're looking forward to sampling in 2018. Caitlin Duggan, Westchester_Carbdashian 2017 Faves 808 Social, Scarsdale: This was my biggest find in 2017. A world could be said about the food, drinks and atmosphere of this place. I have never been disappointed in the food, whether I order in-house or via Uber Eats. Additionally, the serv…