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New Restaurant Opens at Former Tina’s Bar Near Carmel, NY [Photos]
The former spot of the popular bar off rt 52 in the Stormville, NY area gets new life. Tina's Restaurant was a popular dive bar that stood at 4081 Route 52 for decades. A popular watering hole for many area residents for decades, from Stormville, Carmel, and the surrounding areas.
Hudson Valley Set for Huge “Horror Fest” Event
Hudson Valley Horror Fest to feature over 50 plus artists and vendors including stars of Fright Night. A huge horror convention is set to take place in the area. You may or may not know abou the event but you should. The Hudson Valley Horrorfest is a celebration of all things spooky, and they have quite a lineup of guest for this incredible event.
3 Cases of Pets Left in Hot Cars, Abandoned in Hudson Valley
An alarming number of animal cruelty arrests and violations have already been given out in the Hudson Valley this month. Every summer, animal activists remind pet owners about the dangers of leaving their four-legged friends inside a hot vehicle. In just a matter of minutes, the temperature inside a car left out in the sun can rise to life-threatening levels. But no matter how often they are warned, some people don't seem to get the message.
A Killer Comedy Is Coming to Mahopac
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Who killed Mama Souprano? You can help figure out that mystery on Saturday night, Sept. 7, at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac. “Who Killed Mama Souprano?”—the brainchild of local writer, director, and producer Elise Milner—is an audience-interactive parody/comedy that has been delighting mystery-hungry crowds for more than 20 years.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I wrote it in 2003,” Milner said, noting the HBO series “The Sopranos” was at the height of its popularity at the time she penned it. “It was kind of a cultural phenomenon.” Milner is the owner and CEO...
Connecticut Redditor Perfectly Describes How to Find a ‘Good’ Dunkin
Not all Dunkins are created equal. Right here in Greater-Danbury there are some that do a bang-up job and others who barely get anything right. So, when I saw a Connecticut Reddit post about how to spot a 'good' Dunkin, I had to learn more. The post came from a...
Westchester hot dog institution turns 105: Tradition rules at Walter's Hot Dogs
It's not everyday a local business turns 105 years young, but that's exactly what Walter's Hot Dogs will be doing on Aug. 25 and 26. The popular hot dog stand, which was founded in 1919 by Walter Warrington and now run by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, is offering a Family Fun Day at...
Somers Milliner Provides Looks That Cook
SOMERS, N.Y. - Jackie Cicogna has no problem admitting that she was the biggest nerd at Somers High School. Even so, she remembers having the most daring fashion sense. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I was very Audrey Hepburn but Goth at the same time,” she revealed. But the young woman was making more than just a statement. She graduated from FIT, worked with some of the biggest corporate names in the field, and did plenty of freelancing. Mostly in the field of millinery or hat design, she didn’t stop with the world when Covid hit. “I did...
Camels play role in therapy
KENT – Camels are gaining popularity in the field of animal-assisted activity and therapy. On Monday, Green Chimneys School brought together private camel owners for hands-on training and discussion on how to safely lead camel assisted activities with people. Green Chimneys’ camels were joined by others from around the...
Local DJ’s Self-Started Company Brings the Tech House Vibes to Peekskill
This Friday, Aug. 23 at River Outpost Brewery in Peekskill, a new local DJ organization known as Sundown Sessions will be bringing its band of tech house, Afro house and Latin house music with a stacked lineup of five DJs performing throughout the night. The event starts at 10 p.m. and continues until closing.
Peekskill Hosts Final Summer Concert Featuring The Old Mill Singers
The City of Peekskill, New York is hosting its final summer concert of the season featuring The Old Mill Singers. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Riverfront Green Park. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy live music at the Riverfront.
Westchester Parks Foundation Announces Honorees for 47th Anniversary Gala
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF) will host its 47th anniversary gala entitled “Parks Are Essential” at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, NY. All funds raised at the gala will benefit the many WPF programs and services that preserve, enhance, and beautify Westchester County Parks, in particular its Volunteer Program. Since 2015, over 25,000 members of the community have contributed over 76,000 hours of service to Westchester’s incomparable parks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The evening will recognize the visionary leadership, commitment and dedication to...
New York cidermakers expect boost from new law allowing direct shipping to consumers
Cidermaker Chris Jackson says that at the height of the pandemic, shipping cider to customers who didn’t want to leave their homes helped keep the century-old Fishkill farms afloat. “Obviously, that really saved a lot of cideries through COVID," he said. "The biggest thing was that it proved that...
Design Destination: Ridgefield and the Area
There’s a reason you can’t help but gawk at the beautiful houses in and around Ridgefield. The town carries a long history of stunning New England architecture that spans over three centuries. From their colonial era roots, local homes have adopted Georgian and Victorian influences and modern and sleek details for a final effect that will make you say, “Wow!” as you cruise down Main St.
What is a ‘Broccoli’ Haircut & Why Do So Many New York Teens Want It?
Have you noticed the haircut that many New York teenagers are sporting nowadays?. If you have a teenager at home you've probably noticed that hair trends have significantly changed over the last few years. The days of a short-haired fade are long gone and a new trend that apparently goes by a few different names is sweeping the heads of New York teens state-wide.
Spotlight: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ridgefield Playhouse
Tony-Award winning singer, actress, and dancer, Adrienne Warren, is perhaps best known for her performance as Tina Turner in Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Warren worked with the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll herself to embody the titular role. Her performance has been heralded as “extraordinary” (The Hollywood...
GOOD Home: How to Test a Sump Pump
GOOD Home is a biweekly column published in partnership with PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield about home safety, maintenance, weather preparedness, and damage prevention, with the goal of saving homeowners from the hassle and headaches of severe property damage. Located in south Wilton (24 Danbury Rd., Suite 204), PuroClean provides 24/7 water damage remediation, fire and smoke restoration, and mold and biohazard removal services to the Fairfield County community and across southwest CT and Northeastern Westchester County.
Ossining summer campers create podcasts, experience hands-on learning
A group of rising fifth-graders produced podcasts during a two-day summer camp at Ossining High School in late July. The camp was part of a series of free media camps for middle and high schoolers offered by the Ossining Union Free School District. The students picked the subject matter, planned their shows, worked...
Pan-Afro Wisdom Festival Celebrates Afro-diasporic Cultures
Join the Divine Times Collective for their annual celebration, the Pan-Afro Wisdom Festival (P.O.W. Fest) on Sunday, September 8. This free community festival celebrates Afro-diasporic cultures with music, workshops, local vendors and engaging activities. The festival, at Herbert Von King Park in Bedford Stuyvesant, will include performances by indie artist...
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