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New Restaurant Opens at Former Tina’s Bar Near Carmel, NY [Photos]
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 years from Stormville, Carmel, and the surrounding areas. Also See: New Meat Market Finally Opens in Poughkeepsie [Photos]. Michelle Andriano grew up in Stormville and with...
We Camped with Wolves Just Outside of New York City
I awoke to a symphony of wolf howls so intense they seemed to commandeer the entirety of the woods, my tent included. I smiled and tiny tears welled up in my sleepy eyes. Soon the day's first light twinkled, and it was time to go see my new Westchester wolf friends.
Much More Than Just Fruits and Vegetables at the Danbury Farmers Market
The Danbury Farmers Market connects local farmers and businesses with the community, offering a wide variety of fresh and healthy products. It's a great opportunity to discover and support local growers and their passion for healthy food. In addition to the amazing products, the market also focuses on promoting health by providing complimentary blood pressure checks and blood sugar level assessments. To top it off, visitors can enjoy a free yoga class led by Rob Farella from Yogaspace.
Is This The Hudson Valley’s School Supply Headquarters?
When it comes to back-to-school supply shopping, it can get a bit tense, maybe a little chaotic if you don't plan ahead. While some school districts send home the ever-growing supply lists on the last day of school, others release them with teacher assignments during the summer, and some even wait until the first day of the school year.
Towns Near W’chester Airport Seek United Front for New Agreement
Seven communities that are most impacted by airplane volume and noise at Westchester County Airport are seeking a 20-year extension to a terminal use agreement to continue to limit commercial airline traffic. Last week, the New Castle Town Board became at least the fourth community to pass a resolution supporting...
A History of Fine Dining in Ridgefield
Someone once said Ridgefield’s history could be written in terms of cakes and ale, cutlets and cocktails. Indeed, since 1950, some 200 restaurants have dished up delights in Ridgefield. In 1995, the town had 42 of them, one restaurant for every 523 residents. Certainly, a big slice of Ridgefield’s 20th Century fame lay in dining, but much of the notoriety stemmed from a quintet of top-flight inns.
Get Ready For New Caribbean Cuisine, Hopewell Junction
Hopewell Junction is getting ready for the grand opening of a brand new restaurant that will bring vibrant Caribbean cuisine to the Hudson Valley. The location of the new restaurant may be familiar to many, as it was formerly the home of Hudson Valley Gyro Grill & Market, which has since found a new home in Wappingers Falls after many locals expressed their concern over where they could find their favorite gyros.
Ridgefield Farmers Market Through the Eyes of Award-Winning Chef Sarah Bouissou
Editor's note: Our local farmers need your support more than ever after Sunday’s storm and severe flooding caused significant damage to their crops and livelihoods. Join us this Saturday at the Ridgefield Farmers Market to show your solidarity and help our community recover. The Ridgefield Farmers Market is always...
Magical Moments, Messy Hands Await! Pop Art! Kids Fall Classes Start September 9
After securing their spot months in advance, parents and their toddlers eagerly anticipate the announcement of the upcoming six-week themed sessions in our sensory playgroup class. With the excitement of our new location in Wilton and the strong sense of loyalty from Ridgefield’s hometown studio, there’s no better way to kick off the year than with a 'Welcome to Town' theme! Each week, our community's youngest artists and their caregivers will explore a new aspect of the two towns and the communities we all cherish. Below, find five weeks of thoughtfully designed multi-sensory stations:
Ceramic roses growing out of concrete
Rather than picking roses, young children rolled clay to create ceramic roses, and they bloomed on Central Avenue last week as the latest art project in Peekskill’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) was installed. Under the guiding hand of Brazilian artist Simone Kestelman, Peekskill children in grades K through 2...
The Aldrich POPS at 60: Vinyl Records, Cocktails, Aura Readings and More on 9/28
The Aldrich Museum Celebrates 60 Years with a Pop Art-Inspired Party. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a vibrant Pop Party on Saturday, September 28, from 7 to 10 pm. This special event is designed to honor the museum’s legacy while raising essential funds to support its mission as a leading incubator for artists at pivotal moments in their creative journeys.
Martín Espada to Read for Katonah Poetry Series
KATONAH, N.Y. - On Sunday, Sept. 22, the Katonah Poetry Series and Katonah Village Library are honored to present award-winning poet Martín Espada. Poet Richard Blanco wrote, “Espada’s poems continue to define the role of the poet as an emotional historian. Like Whitman, Espada stirs in us an undeniable social consciousness and connectedness.” Junot Díaz calls Espada “the poet laureate of our New America, with a voice that breaks heart, gives courage, and burns all illusions.” His most recent book of poems is Floaters, winner of the National Book Awards 2021 for Poetry. “These poems remind us of the power of...
RCD Celebrates 60 Years, Unveils Fall Lineup and The Piantaggini Method
As Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance (RCD) embarks on its 60th anniversary, the Main Street dance school is open for enrollment, offering a variety of classes for students of all ages. With a rich history of nurturing young dance artists, RCD continues to be a cornerstone of the community, providing a comprehensive dance education that emphasizes technique, artistry, and creativity.
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