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Urban Center Restaurant in Hartsdale (4 corners) getting great reviews from residents!
We welcome this new restaurant to Hartsdale and Greenburgh. We should support local businesses!. There is a new restaurant in town that is getting great reviews from constituents who have encouraged me to highlight Urban Central Restaurant & Bar which is located at the four corners in Hartsdale -10 N Central Ave- Hartsdale, NY 10530 (near East Hartsdale Ave/Central Ave. 914-829-5774 www.urbancentralhartsdale.com.
Adorable baby joey finally comes out of its mom’s pouch at the Bronx Zoo
A rare tree kangaroo born in The Bronx at the end of December has finally come out of the marsupial pouch. The tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, considered endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature since 1996, can be seen poking its head out of its mother’s pouch in a post by the Bronx Zoo on X. At birth, the tree kangaroo joey is the size of a jellybean, and the majority of its physical development occurs in the mother’s pouch. Joeys don’t emerge fully from the pouch for about seven months, the zoo said, and returns to it frequently to nurse....
Sleepy Coffee, Too Finally Opens their Doors
If the line to get into Sleepy Coffee, Too’s April grand opening serves as any indication of the caffeine void the shop will fill on Sleepy Hollow’s Beekman Avenue, their baristas are going to be very busy this year. An actual red carpet lined the street as people eager for a peek at the handsomely outfitted space and its offerings queued down the block patiently, waiting for a chance to finally step inside. But patience is a virtue founder Kim Kaczmarek knows well. When she first ventured several years ago to expand on Sleepy Coffee (the program run by Sleepy Hollow high schoolers with disabilities that Kaczmarek set up in her past life as a special education teacher), renovating the space from scratch became quite the undertaking.
See it: Baby kangaroo born at Bronx Zoo makes first appearance
A baby Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species from Papua New Guinea, made its first appearance at the Bronx Zoo on Thursday, marking a significant birth for the zoo and a result of its participation in a breeding program.
Greenwich Deploys Youth in Lanternfly Battle
In late June, the Town of Greenwich partnered with the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program (GYC) to start a pilot program that aims to manage Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species hailing from Southeastern Asia, throughout the Greenwich Parks. The Spotted Lanternfly, or SLF, is a destructive pest threatening agricultural and ornamental...
Manhattan Poodle Reunited With Rescuers And Vet Care Teams After Recuperating From Alleged Abuse
Months after allegedly being abused by its owner, a poodle puppy named Rocket has been reunited with its rescuers. The estimated one-year-old pup is now safe and sound thanks to the efforts of those who rescued him. On May 16th, the New York Police Department (NYPD) came to the rescue...
Westchester rocks: Catch a Taylor Swift tribute, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and more
You don’t have to hightail it out of Westchester to catch a great summer concert. Joe Bonamassa will scorch through bluesy guitar solos for two August nights at Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre. ...
N.Y. Lottery: Two TAKE 5 winners score more than $50,000 in prize money
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Last night’s lottery drawings were filled with winners!. Two lucky people in two different boroughs pulled top prizes last night from the popular TAKE 5 lottery game, worth $19,100 and $34,505 respectively. That’s one way to beat the heat. The $19,100 prize got...
New York Area Airports Make List of Most Unreliable In U.S.
If you want a stress-free travel experience this summer, you'll want to avoid these airports. Traveling on vacation can be an exciting experience but it can also be very stressful at times. A new study has revealed the most unreliable airports in the US, with two New York area airports making the top 10.
Thai Cookery Street Food: Bringing Authentic Thai Flavors To Larchmont
Thai Cookery Street Food is a new addition to Larchmont, located at 1995 Palmer Ave. Their food incorporates vibrant and complex flavors throughout all their dishes, reflecting their more than 20 years of experience in the culinary space. Using quality ingredients, their food offers an authentic feel, and their positive reviews speak for themself. Many customers boast statements like “What a gem of an establishment,” “best Thai restaurant I have been to,” and even “I am Thai and I didn’t expect much… [but] I think I found my favorite Thai spot now.”
Somers Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday in Style
SOMERS, N.Y. - Mrs. Virginia Flood, a resident of Heritage Hills for 47 years, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, July 7, with family and friends at a brunch at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, CT. Also known as Gee Gee or Ginnie, Mrs. Flood (nee Bernene) was raised in Bedford. She was an administrative assistant to the president of Northern Westchester Hospital for 25 years and has also been a member of Twigs, served on the Board of the VNA of Hudson Valley, and was Secretary of the Heritage Hills Condo Board. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Picture House’s Film Club begins fall season in October with Stephen Witty returning to host
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Picture House Regional Film Center. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. July 2024 – Pelham, NY – The Picture House Regional Film Center (TPH) has announced that its highly-popular Film...
Week Five: Monday, July 22: Exploring Water
"Adventure Begins at Your Library!" To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey. Water is everywhere! Water makes up most of our bodies,...
9th annual Peekskill Film Festival seeks to break record of attendees
The 9th Annual Peekskill Film Festival will launch this week on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2024 supported by The Field Library and the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. This year, the Film Festival has more than 50 short films that will be shown in the historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. The films are eclectic and range from a mix of first-rate features, shorts, and documentaries, to animations, from diverse voices all around the world.
Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In Northvale
Bestselling James Patterson and legendary sportswriter Mike Lupica are signing copies of their new book, "Hard to Kill: A Jane Smith Thriller," on Sunday, July 28 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Smith must defend her client Rob Jacobson, accused of double triple homicide, and figure out who really committed the murders, according to a synopsis.
Manhattan Park Goers To Fight Proposed New Casino
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. At a time when many prefer to experience all the excitement and thrill of a casino virtually through laptops, tablets, and mobiles, a physical casino development in Hudson Yards is facing strong opposition. A proposed casino development in Hudson Yards is...
GLEN ISLAND SAND ART COMPETITION RETURNS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
(New Rochelle, NY) – Get your thinking caps on, assemble your team, and dust off your pails and shovels and register for the Glen Island Sand Art Competition, which takes place, Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m.!. Teams should be comprised of at least two participants, with a maximum...
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