Karenna Gore, Nancy Vann To Lead Panel At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville Karenna Gore, Nancy Vann To Lead Panel At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville
Karenna Gore, Nancy Vann To Lead Panel At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nancy Vann, candidate for Westchester County Legislature District 1 and President of Safe Energy Rights Group, will lead a panel of environmental speakers following the screening of Al Gore’s latest film on climate change on Wednesday, Aug. 16.  “An Inconvenient Sequel,” the follow-up to the Academy Award winning film “An Inconvenient Truth," will be held at 7:15 p.m. with the panel at 9 pm at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. The panel “Environmental Activism in Elections in the Age of Trump” also features Karenna Gore, Director of the Center for Earth…
Annual 5K Run, Two Mile Walk Set For Ossining Annual 5K Run, Two Mile Walk Set For Ossining
Annual 5K Run, Two Mile Walk Set For Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. - -It's become a back to school tradition in Ossining. Ossining Matters is hosting its 15th annual 5K run/two-mile walk on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. The event benefits Ossining Matters, a not-for-profit education foundation that raises funds for the Ossining School District.  Runners begin at the Main Street Post Office, while walkers start at the Double Arches. Everyone will follow the path along the old Croton Aqueduct trail towards the Crawbuckie Nature Preserve, accessing the park via a path created by the Avalon residential complex. Walkers will venture into the comp…
Westchester's Captain Lawrence Promises 'Mother Load' Of A Food Fest Westchester's Captain Lawrence Promises 'Mother Load' Of A Food Fest
Westchester's Captain Lawrence Promises 'Mother Load' Of A Food Fest ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Like oysters? Then check out the Mother Shucker end of summer bash at Captain Lawrence Brewery in Elmsford. This is the sixth year the festival has taken place. The event is basically an ode to summer's bounty and includes copious amount of oysters, wood roasted seafood, Neapolitan pizza, and carnage supplied by Chef David DiBari of The Cookery and The Parlor in Dobbs Ferry. There will also be plenty of Captain Lawrence beer. New to the menu this year: DiBari’s signature summer cocktails, The Blushing Slush (rosé, freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh mint, fresh strawberri…
Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival
Westchester Set For Annual Jewish Music, Arts Festival VALHALLA, N.Y. -- It's going to be a day filled with Jewish music. The 43rd Annual Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The festival is presented by The Westchester Jewish Council and The Westchester Klezmer Program in cooperation with Westchester County Parks. The event will feature a wide variety of musical performances including headliner Golem, a Klezmer rock band based in New York City.  Also performing will be Rockmitzvah, a full service live musical ensemble of rock and roll musicians.who…
SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter
SPCA Hoping To Clear The Shelter The SPCA has more dogs and cats than usual, but are hoping a one-day event can help their animals find forever homes. The SPCA is taking part in NBC's Clear the Shelters on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Briarcliff location at 590 North State Road. As part of the event, many of the animal's adoption fees will be waived.  All the same rules and criteria involved in approving an adopter/adoption will be in place. "It's been a rough summer," Lisa Bonanno, director of events and communications for the SPCA, said. "We've gotten more dogs and cats than we've had i…
Spotted In Katonah: Cross River's Jeffrey Tambor Signing Books Spotted In Katonah: Cross River's Jeffrey Tambor Signing Books
Spotted In Katonah: Cross River's Jeffrey Tambor Signing Books KATONAH, N.Y. -- Cross River resident -- and Emmy-award winning Actor Jeffrey Tambor has written a memoir -- and stopped by Little Joe's Books in Katonah to sign some copies. "Are You Anybody?" is a deeply personal story which leads readers through a difficult childhood, past personal demons, and through to Tambor's years as a stage and screen actor. The Westchester resident in fact, was recently nominated for his third Emmy for his role on Amazon's "Transparent" on Thursday, July 15. Little Joe's, is all about community and celebrating local authors. For summer, the sto…
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Returns To Dutchess The Hudson Valley will be full of hot air balloons this weekend.The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 with more than 80 launches between Friday and Sunday. The festival will be held at Barton Orchards at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag. Activities include a petting zoo, hayrides, food trucks and vendors, a tap room, bakery and farmer’s market, fire pits, ball toss, and live music. There will be a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday. Balloon launches will be at 6 a.m. Saturday an…
Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism
Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Where will you be celebrating the Fourth this year? As usual, there are a host of parades and fireworks across the county. Check your town's community or Facebook page for updates as weather can alter plans. Keep in mind this is a partial list. Feel free to add your favorites to our Facebook page or Comments. Saturday, July 1 Katonah: The "Pops, Patriots & Fireworks" show starts at 8 p.m. at Caramoor. Grab your family and friends, and get in the spirit of ’76 with classic songs from the Great American Songbook. Go to www.caramoor.org/events/pops-pa…
Get Free Dog Washes & Other Deals: Pet Valu Opens In Briarcliff Manor Get Free Dog Washes & Other Deals: Pet Valu Opens In Briarcliff Manor
Get Free Dog Washes & Other Deals: Pet Valu Opens In Briarcliff Manor BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Pet lovers, there's now a new place to shop. Pet Valu will have its grand opening in Briarcliff Manor on Saturday, June 24. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. the pet supplies and accessories retailer will offer free samples, raffles, face painting and other kid-friendly entertainment, along with refreshments -- including treats for four–legged attendees.  Another fun amenity on Saturday: free pet washes in the store's famous  self-serve dog-wash stations As part of Pet Valu’s commitment to the community, each store partners with at least one local animal shelter or group to f…
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 …
Global 'Make Music Day' Returns To Ossining, Briarcliff Global 'Make Music Day' Returns To Ossining, Briarcliff
Global 'Make Music Day' Returns To Ossining, Briarcliff OSSINING, N.Y. -- It's going to be a day to celebrate music in Ossining and Briarcliff. Ossining and Briarcliff are celebrating Make Music Day on June 21. Make Music Day is an annual one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world to celebrate the Summer Solstice.  More than 750 cities are celebrating the day, which is inspired by France's Fete de la Muisique.  The event will feature a flash mob and various pop-up concerts throughout the day in Ossining and Briarcliff.  “Making music positively affects t…
Briarcliff High School Set For Commencement Ceremonies Briarcliff High School Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Briarcliff High School Set For Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations senior class of 2017, your day is almost here. Throughout June, high schools across Northern Westchester 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. Briarcliff High School is hosting its graduation at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at Pace University. Byram Hills High School is hosting its graduation at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at SUNY Purchase. Fox Lane High School is hosting its graduation at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at Caramoor.  Hendrick Hudson High School is hosting i…