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Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Northern Westchester — Here's Its Last Day
An independent flower shop in Northern Westchester is preparing to close its doors after nearly a decade in business.
Upper Village Blooms, located at 122 Grand St. in Croton-on-Hudson, announced over the weekend that it will officially close after eight years in business.
The florist’s final retail day will be Sunday, June 7. Throughout June, the shop will also sell remaining inventory, display pieces, and furniture.
Owner Catherine Kondo Arkin shared the emotional news in a heartfelt message posted online, thanking customers, artists, employees, friends, and famil…
Restaurant Closes Suddenly After 30 Years In Westchester County: 'The Time Has Come'
A longtime Westchester County restaurant has served its final meal.
Wellington's Grill, located in Harrison at 110 Halstead Ave., announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20, that it has closed permanently as of Monday, Jan. 19, ending a three-decade run in the village.
“Effective today, January 19, 2026, Wellington’s Grill will close permanently,” owners Bill and Aly Powell wrote in a message shared on Facebook. “We would like to thank all of our friends, family, customers and staff that have worked for us over the last 30 years.”
The Powells said the decision marks a personal transition.
“The t…
Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died
One day, doctors thought it was asthma and a sinus infection. Two days later, 13-year-old Alexander Billson collapsed on the kitchen floor of his New Jersey home. And within 72 hours, he was gone.
The Woodland Park eighth grader was removed from life support Monday, Sept. 29, just one day after doctors discovered a hidden cancerous tumor in his neck or chest, according to Facebook posts from his mother, Maria.
Monday evening, she announced that the family would be removing him from life support. She said she washed and brushed his signature long, brown hair, braided it, and then cut it to b…
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life.
The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life.
But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
Best Coworking Space In Westchester County In 2024: HudCo
We are thrilled to announce that HudCo has been named Best Coworking Space in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!
According to HudCo’s website, this coworking space is more than just a place to work—it's a hub for connection, creativity, and collaboration.
Located in a beautifully restored historic building in Dobbs Ferry, HudCo offers a mix of flexible workspaces, private offices, and wellness-focused amenities, per its website.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or remote worker, HudCo, as noted on its website, provides an inspir…
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Peekskill Native Killed In Head-On Crash: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled'
Columbia County's William Michael "Bill" Dougher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community, is being remembered for his profound impact on those who knew him following a tragic head-on crash in Dutchess County.
The crash occurred on Thursday, Jan. 23, just before 4 p.m., on State Route 9G in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department.
Police said Dougher’s northbound Hyundai crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons, colliding head-on with a pickup truck. Dougher, age 68, of Germantown, had to be extricated from his vehicle and was …
Lacrosse Star Turned NY Account Executive Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers.
Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023
"We are devastat…
2 New Businesses To Celebrate Openings In This Westchester Village: Here's Where, When
More local businesses are set to open soon in a Westchester County village.
The two businesses, which will both be located in the village of Dobbs Ferry and will celebrate their openings with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, are:
Parlor Dental, which will open at 66 Main St., Suite A on Tuesday, June 18 at 5 p.m.;
Hi There!, a gift shop that will open at 7 Cedar St. on Wednesday, June 26 at 5 p.m.
Parlor Dental, which will be opened by maxillofacial prosthodontist Igor Chikunov, will be a family-owned practice dedicated to creating a "warm, welcoming environment" for patien…
NY Times Spotlights A Northern Westchester Hamlet That’s ‘Not Cookie-Cutter’
A new in-depth feature from The New York Times has highlighted a Westchester County hamlet that is "not cookie-cutter."
The news outlet published the story about Chappaqua on Wednesday, June 15, sharing information about the hamlet's real estate, history, schools, and more.
“What’s beautiful about Chappaqua is that it’s not cookie-cutter. We have antiques, Capes, old estates and McMansions -- we have it all," Deena Bouchier, a resident of Chappaqua for 23 years, told The Times.
New Castle Town Supervisor Lisa Katz also discussed the sense of community in Chappaqua.
Read th…
This Westchester Village Cited By NY Times For Its 'Racial, Socioeconomic Mix'
A quaint Westchester village took center stage in New York’s most prominent newspaper as it was featured in a special section of The New York Times.
Despite its modest size, Tarrytown, a village in the town of Greenburgh, was featured in the Times’ “Living In” section, which highlighted the area’s art scene, schools, quirks, and diversity.
“The Westchester village is only three square miles, but it has a better racial and socioeconomic mix than most of its neighbors along the river,” author C. J. Hughes wrote.
According to recent homeowners who transitioned from Manhattan into the village,…
