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Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Westchester: Here's Where Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Westchester: Here's Where
Popular Eatery Franchise Opens New Locale In Westchester: Here's Where Pastry lovers, an all-new eatery in Westchester serving up delicious baked goods is now open for business.  Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, has opened a new location in Yonkers at 1771 Central Park Ave., city officials said on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  The new eatery, located in the Highridge shopping plaza, serves a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread.  Sweet and savory options include sugar mochi donuts, very berry pastries, soft strawberry cheesecakes, ham and chee…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings If you have a taste for fine dining but don't necessarily have the funds to live in expensive cities, check out these two Westchester municipalities named among the best affordable places for foodies by Realtor.com. Both Yonkers and Mamaroneck were named among the top seven affordable places to live for foodies in all-new rankings by Realtor.com on Monday, Oct. 21.  According to the website, the two municipalities offer affordable housing options while also containing restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establi…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Westchester Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special Iconic Pizza Franchise With Westchester Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Westchester Location Announces 'Highly Anticipated' Fall Special A nationally recognized pizzeria in Westchester has revealed a unique pizza that made its debut just in time for fall.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in Yonkers, located at 1955 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) unveiled its fall special, the Quattro Formaggio, on Monday, Sept. 23.  The "highly anticipated" pizza was crafted by family members of Frank Pepe and features a blend of crushed Italian tomatoes and four cheeses including mozzarella, asiago, ricotta, and Pecorino romano, according to the owners behind the iconic restaurant franchise.  The pie is then finished with…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
'Lifetime Dream': New Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester 'Lifetime Dream': New Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester
'Lifetime Dream': New Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester An all-new cannabis dispensary in Westchester will soon hold its grand opening. The Plant, a premium cannabis dispensary located in Yonkers near the Scarsdale line at 2595 Central Park Ave., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m.  The new business seeks to provide residents in the area with high-quality cannabis brands that will fit their needs and help direct customers who aren't quite sure what they are looking for to the products that will provide their desired effects.  Products sold by the business will include flower, edibles, vapes, pre-ro…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Girl Found Lying On Sidewalk After Possible Jump From Overpass In Westchester Girl Found Lying On Sidewalk After Possible Jump From Overpass In Westchester
Girl Found Lying On Sidewalk After Possible Jump From Overpass In Westchester Authorities are investigating after a teenage girl was found lying on a sidewalk after possibly jumping from an overpass in Westchester.  The investigation was prompted by an incident on Thursday, March 21 around 10 p.m., when a 15-year-old girl was found on a sidewalk near the pedestrian overpass in Yonkers in the area of 329 Central Park Ave., according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  Arriving officers found the girl uninjured and could not confirm if she had actually jumped or not, as there were no witnesses and the girl was uncooperative in explaini…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Store In Westchester Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Store In Westchester
Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Store In Westchester A lucky Powerball player is $50,000 richer after buying a winning ticket at a store in Westchester.  The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold at a store in Yonkers for the drawing on Monday, Dec. 4, according to New York Lottery officials.  The business that sold the lucky ticket was identified as Tanglewood Stationery located at 2264 Central Park Ave. (Route 100.) The winner was not identified by lottery officials.  The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 18 19 27 28 45 with a Powerball number of 9.  For those who want to try playing the game themselves…

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by Ben Crnic
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Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Westchester Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Westchester
Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Westchester A lucky lottery ticket sold in Southern Westchester left one person more than $10,000 richer. The $10,472 Take 5 ticket was sold for the Thursday, Nov. 11 game at the Tanglewood Stationery Corp., 2264 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, said the New York Lottery. The numbers from the 2:30 p.m. drawing were 4-5-7-13-25, according to the lottery website. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one to 39. The drawing is held daily at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Thai Hut Drawing Diners From Near, Far In Westchester Thai Hut Drawing Diners From Near, Far In Westchester
Thai Hut Drawing Diners From Near, Far In Westchester Itching to try some authentic Thai? Look no further than Thai Hut, located at 541 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers. The eatery serves up classic Thai dishes like spring rolls, Thai basil, red curry, chicken dumplings and more. Thai Hut keeps things simple and affordable — as its name implies, it’s a walk-up cash-only stand that has a comfortable and old fashioned feel. One of the hut’s bestsellers and staple dishes is the Key Moa, or “drunken noodle,” which includes flavorful Thai-spiced chicken and noodles with fresh steamed veggies. Though Thai Hut may not have a fully established online pr…

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by Valerie Musson