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Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks
Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks Move over, Times Square—a Westchester County city will be ringing in the New Year with a ball drop of its own.  The city of White Plains will host its New Year's Eve Family Spectacular on Tuesday, Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 p.m., officials announced.  The celebration will feature live music by local band RockSteady as well as a ball drop and fireworks once the clock strikes midnight.  The city gave residents a closer look at its New Year's ball in a video posted to its public access channel:  The White Plains NYE Ball is all set to drop tomorrow! Join the City of W…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Popular Westchester Pub Days Away From Closing Time Popular Westchester Pub Days Away From Closing Time
Popular Westchester Pub Days Away From Closing Time It’s going to be last call for one of Westchester’s longest operating pubs. After shutting down its kitchen last week, Tighe’s Tavern on Martine Avenue in White Plains has announced it will be closing its doors on Sunday, Feb. 17 after nearly a century in Westchester. Last call will be at approximately 4 a.m. The popular pub has been operating in the area since 1935, serving a series of regulars in the area cold beer and traditional bar food such as burgers and traditional Irish dishes. The space is reportedly being vacated by the owner, who is looking to pursue other ventures. “Still the …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Who Said Outdoor Movies Are Extinct? 'Big' Hits Area Big Screen Who Said Outdoor Movies Are Extinct? 'Big' Hits Area Big Screen
Who Said Outdoor Movies Are Extinct? 'Big' Hits Area Big Screen If you like outdoor movies, actor Tom Hanks and free popcorn, you're in luck. The City of White Plains is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Hanks' appearance in "Big," by showing the movie outdoors on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue. "Big" was first released 30 years ago.  At the moment, city officials have not set a rain date, so are counting on clear skies on Saturday, Sept. 22.  The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Free popcorn will be offered to everyone who wants it.  For more details, click here. 

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
ArtsWestchester, White Plains Unveil Colorful Street Mural ArtsWestchester, White Plains Unveil Colorful Street Mural
ArtsWestchester, White Plains Unveil Colorful Street Mural White Plains Mayor Tom Roach and ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam joined the community on Monday, May 14 to celebrate the completion of a new street mural on Mamaroneck and Martine avenues.  The public art project, created by well-known street artist Wayne “Wane One” Peterkin, commemorates the 20th anniversary of the arts council building. “The public art piece serves as a colorful welcome mat inviting residents and visitors to White Plains and into ArtsWestchester’s gallery, as well as our nine-story building filled with artist studios and creative businesses,” Langsam said. Marked by a …

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by Jon Craig