Find Your Daily Voice
Don't Miss It: MTA Holiday Lights Train Adds Festive Glow To Westchester Tracks
If you’re hoping to catch Metro-North's first-ever illuminated Holiday Lights train, here’s when it will be rolling through Westchester and Putnam counties this weekend.
The train, adorned with colorful exterior lights, will travel on Metro-North's Hudson Line, Harlem Line, and New Haven Line with routes timed for daylight, dusk, and nighttime hours.
Here are the times for this weekend, which are subject to change, officials said:
Friday, Dec. 20:
From Grand Central:
4:21 PM to Mount Kisco (daylight into darkness);
7:26 PM to Southeast (darkness).
Toward Grand Central:…
Beloved Restuarant To Close After Nearly 30 Years In Rye: 'We Will Miss You All'
After almost three decades as a community fixture, a well-loved Westchester restaurant will shut its doors for good.
Town Dock Tavern, located in Rye at 15 Purdy Ave., will open for its last day in business after 27 years on Sunday, June 23, the eatery's owners announced on Tuesday, May 28.
In their announcement, the owners, Anthony DeLuca and Mike Caiati, did not give a reason for the closure but said they enjoyed becoming a place of celebration and happiness for their customers over the years.
"We have loved being a part of the community of Rye, and we always felt privileged to be h…
Popular Artist, Business Owner From Milford Dies Suddenly At Age 63
A much beloved Connecticut artist known throughout her community died suddenly at the age of 63.
New Haven County resident Sharon Rutledge, of Milford, died on Friday, June 2, after collapsing at her home on Wednesday, May 31.
At the time of her death, Sharon was encircled by her family and friends, said her daughter Sara Agee Kaminski.
Besides owning a business -- Blue Point Designs -- featuring her artwork and more, Sharon was known throughout the community for her Facebook page "You know you live in Milford CT if....,” with almost 30,000 members.
She could also be found at almost all c…
Paramus Lead Carnival Returns: Dates, Times Announced
The Paramus LEAD carnival is back.
Supported by the Paramus Police Department, the annual event at the Westfield Garden State Plaza is set to open on Thursday, May 25.
A ferris wheel, fun house, and food trucks are just some of the attractions set to make their grand return.
This year's dates are:
Thursday, May 25 to Monday, May 29
Wednesday, May 31 to Sunday, June 4
Wednesday June, 7 to Sunday, June 11
Hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays, and 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day.
The LEAD carnival is running in the west lot of the Garden St…
Family Friendly Fun Event Set For Brewster’s Historic Main Street
The 28th Annual Brewster Fall Festival, which features food, music, games and more, is being called the “community event of the year.”
This year’s festival, which is organized by the Cultural Arts Coalition, will take place Sunday, Sept. 8 from noon to 5 p.m and is a free, family-friendly event.
The Brewster Fall Festival will feature a huge variety of merchants, community organizations, local businesses, crafters, artists, veterans’ organizations, politicians, historical societies, health and wellness services, jewelry, books, churches, and food vendors, all lining Main Street.
There are …
Newark Hosting '24 Hours Of Peace' Event
The South Ward in Newark will once again be the site of "24 Hours Of Peace," a series of community events featuring music, games, wellness visits and more.
It begins at 6 p.m. Friday and ends exactly a day later. It will be held on Lyons Avenue between Clinton Place and Leslie Street. 24 Hours of Peace is free and open to the public.
Homegrown talent will join seasoned acts such as: Amara La Negra, Lou got Cash, Mariahlynn, Callie Day, Rockness Monsta of Bootcamp Clik, Nice and smooth, Tracey Lee, Mic Handz of Def Squad, Poet Jasmine Mans, Renee from Zhane, Jersey Club Artist Ki…
Here's Playland Schedule For Each 'Town Day' This Summer
Summer is nearly here, and Rye Playland will be celebrating each of Westchester’s towns, cities and villages.
“Focused on building community and celebrating the unique towns, cities and villages of Westchester County this summer, the County will be featuring ‘Town Days,’ " county officials stated. “From A to Z, Playland will celebrate each town, village and city with their own Town Day.”
With proof of ID, on the Town Day, residents will receive discounted coupons at the park by going to the Fountain Plaza Administration Building. Discounts include a free mini golf game, two-for-one ride adm…
