Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is returning to the streets of New York City for its 95th celebration after being curtailed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Macy's made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 8, saying the parade will be delight crowds once again on Thursday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. This year's parade will feature the signature mix of giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, marching bands, performance groups, celebrities, clowns, and the one-and-only Santa Claus, Macy's said. “We are thrilled to welcome back in its full form the Macy’s Thanksgiving D…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hosts Fireworks Show As NY Celebrates Reopening COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hosts Fireworks Show As NY Celebrates Reopening
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Hosts Fireworks Show As NY Celebrates Reopening Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to show the world that New Yorkers are “returning to life as we know it” with a series of fireworks displays across the state to celebrate the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Ten fireworks shows, including one at Nyack Memorial Park in Rockland County, are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15 - a day Cuomo said New Yorkers will remember. Earlier story - COVID-19: Majority Of NY Restrictions Lifted As State Hits Vaccine Milestone Additionally, Cuomo said that on Tuesday night, all state assets, including the Empire State Building will be lit blue and go…
Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Westchester's Lyndhurst Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Westchester's Lyndhurst
Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Westchester's Lyndhurst Dog lovers rejoice. The famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is coming to Westchester County in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show announced this month that the 145th annual event will be held at Lyndhurst, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, on Route 9 (Broadway) in Tarrytown, on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 2021, with live coverage across FOX Sports networks.  Due to the ever-changing government restrictions during the pandemic a move to a springtime, outdoor dog show was necessary to uphold Westminster’s strong commitment to the health and sa…
Teatown Gears Up For Annual Eaglefest Teatown Gears Up For Annual Eaglefest
Teatown Gears Up For Annual Eaglefest For 14 years, the eagle has had a place to call home at Teatown. Teatown will be celebrating its 14th annual Eaglefest at Croton Point Park on Saturday, Feb. 10, featuring a performance from singer-songwriter Dar Williams. "This event is a fun and celebratory way for Teatown to pursue its mission of inspiring our community to lifelong environmental stewardship,” said Kevin Carter, Executive Director of Teatown. “With so much divisiveness in the world, it is a joy to bring people together with hope and purpose." Eaglefest allows visitors to see live birds of prey and provides oppo…
Elks Lodge Serves Veterans A Holiday Dinner Elks Lodge Serves Veterans A Holiday Dinner
Elks Lodge Serves Veterans A Holiday Dinner MONTROSE, N.Y. -- The South District Elks wanted to ensure veterans had a happy holidays. The Elks, the Mid-Westchester Lodge 535 featuring the Armonk, Brewster, Ossining and Pearl River lodges served more than 100 veterans a holiday dinner on Thursday at the Montrose VA. The Elks also distributed sweatshirts and essential items, along with candy bags donated from students at Bedford Road School in Pleasantville. "It's a wonderful time," Deirdre Vedovino, an Elk said. "It's really beautiful and they are so appreciative." Vedovino, the veterans representative for her lod…
Croton Falls Cafe Is All About Teen Talent Croton Falls Cafe Is All About Teen Talent
Croton Falls Cafe Is All About Teen Talent Too young for some concert venues, too old for others, teens 15 and up have a place just right for them with Lee's Cafe at the Schoolhouse Theater & Arts Center in Croton Falls on Friday, Dec. 8. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be available along with three hours of live music from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring three local up-and-coming acts. The teen event is free thanks in large part to a generous sponsorship made by State Farm Insurance, the Lanza Insurance Agency of Harrison. Singer-songwriter and Mahopac High School Junior Natalie Austin promises to captivate with  a unique style and music…
Book It, Putnam; Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Starts Book It, Putnam; Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Starts
Book It, Putnam; Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Starts PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- At the risk of sounding like your spouse, consider this your reminder to make your Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HRVS) reservations. The two-week long event, a celebration of the bounty of the Hudson Valley, starts Monday, Oct. 30 and goes until Sunday, Nov. 12 and spots fill up fast. More than 200 restaurants throughout Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan participate, allowing chefs to flaunt their best fare. Special three-course menus are $22.95 for lunch and $32.95 for dinner and often focus on seasonal ingredients.  New this yea…
'Weird Al' Yankovic Kicking Off Ill-Advised Tour In Poughkeepsie 'Weird Al' Yankovic Kicking Off Ill-Advised Tour In Poughkeepsie
'Weird Al' Yankovic Kicking Off Ill-Advised Tour In Poughkeepsie "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming to Poughkeepsie and Tarrytown, though not in a show you're expecting. Yankovic, known for his song parodies, is kicking off The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie on Feb. 27 and then is performing at the Tarrytown Music Hall on March 1. Tickets go on sale Friday at noon. The tour will feature no costumes, no props, no video screens, and no song parodies, Yankovic said. Instead, Yankovic plans to play exclusively original songs, including many deep cuts and obscure tracks. "Obviously th…
Somers Duo Bands Together To Bring New Music To Westchester Somers Duo Bands Together To Bring New Music To Westchester
Somers Duo Bands Together To Bring New Music To Westchester Somers residents -- and music lovers -- Adam Bernier and Jacque Roche have joined forces to co-produce a four-hour community music event on Friday, Oct. 27 that will feature performances by several other locals. The mission is to introduce local residents to a variety of talented musicians as well as genres of music.  The first of the series is presented by The Schoolhouse Theater & Arts Center in Croton Falls and will feature three individual acoustic performances. Attendees are encouraged to attend one or all of the individual musical experiences that appeal to them. The schedule is …
Peekskill Filled With Classic Cars At Vintage Grand Prix Peekskill Filled With Classic Cars At Vintage Grand Prix
Peekskill Filled With Classic Cars At Vintage Grand Prix PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Downtown Peekskill was throwing back the clock on Sunday. The city hosted the first ever Peekskill Vintage Grand Prix which featured car enthusiasts from throughout the tri-state area showing off their vintage wheels.  More than 50 classic cars paraded through the streets of downtown Peekskill including Austin-Healeys, MGs, Jaguars, Corvettes, Rolls-Royces, Porches, and Mustangs. Entry was open to classic cars 50 years and older. The event was presented by the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce and conceived by car enthusiast Richard Pepe, who organizes the Carmel…
Learn About Concussions At Putnam Hospital Center Learn About Concussions At Putnam Hospital Center
Learn About Concussions At Putnam Hospital Center CARMEL, N.Y. -- As concussion rates rise, Putnam Hospital's Rehabilitation Department is looking to educate the community."Concussion Management in our Community" takes place from 8:30 a.m to noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Putnam Hospital Center’s Michael T. Weber Auditorium at 670 Stoneleigh Ave in Carmel. The panel will feature physicians, physical therapists and other leading experts in the field. “The effects of concussions are all over the news so we wanted to bring all of our resources together to help the community manage the long-term impacts of it," Matthew Kriniske, P…
Classic Cars Will Parade Through Peekskill Classic Cars Will Parade Through Peekskill
Classic Cars Will Parade Through Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill be turning back the clock next Sunday. More than 50 classic cars will parade through downtown Peekskill on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an event called Peekskill's Grand Prix. The show is presented by the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Car enthusiasts can expect to see Austin-Healeys, MGs, Jaguars, Corvettes, Rolls-Royces, Porsches, and Mustangs. Following the parade, each car will be on display on Central Avenue from Division Street to Nelson Avenue to allow people to see the vehicles up close and meet the owners. The starting line f…
Halloween Kicks Off At Lasdon Park Train Show Halloween Kicks Off At Lasdon Park Train Show
Halloween Kicks Off At Lasdon Park Train Show Halloween season will officially kick off on Saturday, Sept. 30 when the annual train show comes to Westchester. Lasdon Park on Route 35 in Somers is once again the spot for the 10th annual Halloween Train Show, which will run through October on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The principal attraction of the event in the Main House will be the railroad layout, featuring Lionel and similar scale trains traveling past magical creatures and characters ending in a fantasy land with a real storybook ending. The house will be decorated as an enchanted castle featuring a magical fairy garden, a b…
Radio City Rockettes Visiting Westchester Radio City Rockettes Visiting Westchester
Radio City Rockettes Visiting Westchester The Rockettes are coming to town. The Radio City Rockettes will be recognizing two of their fans in Westchester Thursday, Sept. 21 as part of their "Gift of Joy program." The Rockettes will present them with special gift packages, including tickets to Opening Night of the Christmas Spectacular and Christmas Spectacular merchandise.  The Rockettes will be honoring Julianna Vano, a Yorktown Heights resident, at MeMe's Treats Bake Shop at 1402 East Main Street in Shrub Oak from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Matthew Welling, a White Plains resident, will be honored at Village Creamery and Sweet …
Thousands Expected To Flock To Sales Days In Mount Kisco Thousands Expected To Flock To Sales Days In Mount Kisco
Thousands Expected To Flock To Sales Days In Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. --  Mount Kisco is hoping people from all over Westchester come to its annual sale day, which traditionally draws thousands. The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual event on Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17. Saturday's event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. while Sunday's is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local musicals will perform while jewelry, clothes, home goods and more will be available on outdoor displays presented by local vendors. There will also be a downtown food court and a craft beer garden. On Sunday, the day kicks off with the fourth an…
Putnam County Marks 16th Anniversary Of 9/11 Putnam County Marks 16th Anniversary Of 9/11
Putnam County Marks 16th Anniversary Of 9/11 A series of events will be held throughout Putnam County Monday to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Putnam County’s annual Sept. 11 candlelight vigil will be held  at the Putnam Heroes Memorial located at Spain Cornerstone Park at 1 Fair Street Carmel at 8 p.m. Monday. This year's service will also include a dedication of a new memorial to those citizens of Putnam County who have died as a result of their action in the aftermath of the attacks. Along with the eight Putnam residents who died on Sept. 11, there will be an additional six citizens recognized.  The citi…
Blues & Barbecue: Patterson Festival Gears Up For 6th Year Blues & Barbecue: Patterson Festival Gears Up For 6th Year
Blues & Barbecue: Patterson Festival Gears Up For 6th Year PATTERSON, N.Y. -- Ready for some blues and barbecue? The sixth annual Patterson Rotary Blues & BBQ Festival, presented by ACME Markets, features some of the best in blues musicians from the Hudson Valley. There will also be lots of BBQ, wine, beer and a host of children’s activities, games, and crafts.  Expect, too, exhibitors and vendors selling crafts and other goodies, along with free chair massages and a dog tent with water and snacks. The free event is Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17 from noon to 7 p.m. Go to www.pattersonbluesandbbq.org, @PattersonBluesAndBBQ or @NYBlue…
Pace Athletic Department Tees Up At Annual Harrison Golf Outing Pace Athletic Department Tees Up At Annual Harrison Golf Outing
Pace Athletic Department Tees Up At Annual Harrison Golf Outing HARRISON, N.Y. – The Pace University Athletics Department is calling all golfers this fall, as it takes to one of Westchester County's premier courses at the annual golf outing in September. The 20th Annual Pace Athletics Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, N.Y. A fun, yet challenging course, Willow Ridge contains several iconic holes and boasts a magnificent clubhouse overlooking Westchester County. Designed as an opportunity for alumni and friends to come together and support the academic and athletic growth of Pace student athletes, the…
Yorktown Celebrates 175th Anniversary Of Old Croton Dam, Aqueduct Yorktown Celebrates 175th Anniversary Of Old Croton Dam, Aqueduct
Yorktown Celebrates 175th Anniversary Of Old Croton Dam, Aqueduct YORKTOWN, N.Y. --Water first flowed from the Old Croton Dam and Aqueduct to New York City on July 4, 1842. To celebrate its 175th anniversary, Hilltop Hanover is hosting four presentations and a ceremony commemorating the Old Croton Dam and Aqueduct and the contributions of the people who helped build the Croton Water System. Bob Giordano, who helped plan the event, said he has been studying the water system for 25 years. He had the good fortune of being neighbors with Bob Waterhouse, who worked for the Department of Environmental Protection for 40 years and will be one of the presenters.  …
Come On Down! 'Price Is Right' Live Show Coming To Mid-Hudson Civic Center Come On Down! 'Price Is Right' Live Show Coming To Mid-Hudson Civic Center
Come On Down! 'Price Is Right' Live Show Coming To Mid-Hudson Civic Center Have you ever wanted to play "The Price Is Right"?  The popular CBS-TV daytime game show' is coming to the Mid-Hudson Civic Center on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and people selected to play can win a share of more than $10 million in cash and prizes. Iconic games coming to Poughkeepsie include Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and the Showcase. Tickets range from $39 to $78.50 and are on-sale now at Ticketmaster. To register for a chance to be a contestant, visit registration area at or near the venue box office three hours prior to showtime. 
Live Music, Food, Fireworks Highlight Hudson Valley Expo Live Music, Food, Fireworks Highlight Hudson Valley Expo
Live Music, Food, Fireworks Highlight Hudson Valley Expo PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's one of the biggest days of the year in Peekskill. The annual Hudson Valley Exposition returns to the Peekskill Riverfront Green on Saturday, August 5, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event features fireworks and a headline performance by Gary U.S. Bonds. “We are showcasing everything that makes the Hudson Valley such a special place to experience,” said Deb Milone, director of the expo.  The Exposition is designed to promote what the Hudson Valley has to offer.  Admission is a $10 suggested donation while kids are free. Most activities and demonstrations are free, but s…
Meet A 'Chopped' Chef At Farm-To-Table Event In Sherman Meet A 'Chopped' Chef At Farm-To-Table Event In Sherman
Meet A 'Chopped' Chef At Farm-To-Table Event In Sherman SHERMAN, Conn. --  A "Chopped" champion and other superstar chefs from across North America will be in town, literally down on the farm, for a collaborative tasting dinner.  "Chefs’ Night Out on the Farm," set for 5 p.m. Saturday, July 1 in Sherman, is an exclusive dining event featuring six top chefs from Austin, Toronto, NYC and the Hudson Valley (including repeat winner of the popular Food Channel cooking competition show "Chopped."). Guests will be treated to a six-course tasting menu done in an open kitchen setting. Chefs include: Rich Parente, from Cloc…
Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity
Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The lineup for this weekend's Clearwater Festival is a music lover's dream. The festival is running Saturday and Sunday at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson. It is the oldest and largest music environmental festival, started by Pete Seeger and his wife, Toshi. Arlo Guthrie headlines this year's festival. Other performers include Lake Street Drive, Los Lobos, Joan Osborne singing Bob Dylan and Josh Ritter. “With all that is going on in the country this year, it has never been more important to come together to celebrate diversity,” said Steve Lurie, Clearwater …
Putnam High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Putnam High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Putnam High Schools Set For Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations senior class of 2017, your day is almost here. Throughout June, high schools across Putnam are holding their annual graduation ceremonies with the class of 2017 taking their final walk as they get ready for the next chapter in their life. Brewster High School is hosting its graduation at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 at O'Neill Center in Danbury. Carmel High School, 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at WestConn Haldane High School is hosting its graduation at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 at the high school. Mahopac High School is hosting its graduation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Ju…
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- It's a day to celebrate Yorktown.The Town of Yorktown is hosting the 28th annual Yorktown Community Day on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Valley Mall.  This year's event will honor Dr. Ralph Napolitano, who is retiring after 11 years Superintendent of the Yorktown School District with a farewell ceremony. "It has been an honor and a joy to serve the children and parents of Yorktown Central School District”, said Dr. Napolitano. “Eleven years ago when I was hired to be Superintendent here, I promised the Board and Community that I would love and take c…
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle At CBY Armonk Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle At CBY Armonk
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle At CBY Armonk Joan Lunden's tale of survival will be heard firsthand in Armonk. Lunden will be speaking at Congregation B'nai Yisrael in Armonk to talk about her new book, "Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival," on Friday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In June 2014, Lunden, who anchored "Good Morning America" for 17 years, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which required chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Lunden responded to her diagnosis with a mission to educate and inspire others about prevention, treatment, and survival.  Lunden started a video blog and a jo…
Peekskill High School Singers To Open For Manhattan Transfer At Paramount Peekskill High School Singers To Open For Manhattan Transfer At Paramount
Peekskill High School Singers To Open For Manhattan Transfer At Paramount PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- It's not every day high school students get to be the opening act for an iconic band, but the City Singers at Peekskill High School are getting that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The group will open for the Grammy Award-winning Manhattan Transfer on Friday, May 12 with an homage to the group. The event is a collaboration between Paramount Hudson Valley and Paramount Hudson Valley Arts, the resident non-profit. Paramount Hudson Valley Arts is organized exclusively to provide arts and education opportunities to communities in the Hudson Valley. “My passion as an artist i…
Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown
Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Thousands are expected to come out to FDR Park in Yorktown Heights Saturday for the SPCA's 12th Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair. The annual event sees dogs and their owners walking through the park with the goal of raising $120,000 for the organization, which is based in Briarcliff. There will also be almost 80 vendors on hand. Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) will be cutting the official ribbon to start the walk, which will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The walkathon will feature agility dogs, dogs playing frisbee, and a dancing dog. There will als…
Nashville Meets Peekskill At Free Music Fest Nashville Meets Peekskill At Free Music Fest
Nashville Meets Peekskill At Free Music Fest PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill waterfront will turn into a Kentucky front porch in the first-ever NashSkill Fest, a seven-hour free music festival celebrating the best of country and bluegrass music.  The festival will take place on Railroad Avenue, steps from the Peekskill train station, on Saturday, May 20 from 3 p.m. to midnight. NashSkill Fest celebrates Americana Roots music with two country and Americana music superstars, Musician-Singer-Songwriter Jim Lauderdale (five-time Grammy Award winner), and Chip Taylor (“Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” Songwriters’ Hall of Fame memb…
Putnam Unveils Grand Opening Weekend For Tilly's Table Putnam Unveils Grand Opening Weekend For Tilly's Table
Putnam Unveils Grand Opening Weekend For Tilly's Table SOUTHEAST, NY – Tilly's Table is almost ready to be open to the public. County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced Tilly's Table, at Tilly Foster Farm in Southeast, will be open to the public for the first time on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first public seating will begin at 5 p.m. The first Farmer's Sunday Brunch will be June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are opening the gates to Tilly Foster Farm on June 3 and they will never be closed again,” said Odell. “Tilly’s Table highlights and supports a growing wave of excitement and demand for organic locally-grown food and farm-to-table d…
Dentistry From The Heart: Brewster Group Offers A Day Of Free Dental Care Dentistry From The Heart: Brewster Group Offers A Day Of Free Dental Care
Dentistry From The Heart: Brewster Group Offers A Day Of Free Dental Care BREWSTER, N.Y. – Need dental care but can't afford it? Or know someone in that position? For the sixth year in a row, Putnam Dental Associates and its non-profit group Putnam Dental Missions will be participating in its annual Dentistry From The Heart charitable event.  On Saturday, May 6, patients who can't afford dental care, or do not have dental insurance can choose between a cleaning, a filling, or an extraction.  Each year, the event draws hundreds of local community members and volunteers. The day will be filled with fun family activities including face painting, food/beverages, pet…