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Dancing Under the Stars in West Haverstraw
West Haverstraw, NY – Get ready for a magical evening of music and dance as the Village of West Haverstraw presents “Dancing Under the Stars.” This enchanting event will take place on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM in the historic Garner District located at 55 W. Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, NY 10923.
Popular Westchester seafood restaurant to close, owners 'devastated'
The 9-year-old Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House in Port Chester, known for its raw bar, innovative cocktails and midweek "Saltire Supper" deals (it was in my "Summer Bucket List" story), is closing July 14. Owners Beth and Les Barnes said the reason was a lease issue and that they...
Made in the Hudson Valley: The Canvas Experience takes the idea of camping – or 'glamping' – to the next level
Based in Croton-on-Hudson, the husband-and-wife duo started the canvas experience one year ago, taking the idea of glamorous camping, or ‘glamping,’ to the next level.
Maria Coto’s infectious charisma for life recalled by her co-workers
Petite in stature, but supersized in personality, Maria Coto was the life of the office, said her co-workers in interviews on Monday. Maria, a 56 year-old social worker, died on June 19 from injuries she sustained on May 14 when she went to visit a client at an apartment in Peekskill.
Palisades Center Heats Up Summer with Exciting Concert Series
West Nyack, NY – The summer season has officially arrived, and the Palisades Center is celebrating with an exhilarating Summer Concert Series. Starting every Friday and Saturday throughout July, Level Four near Palisades Climb Adventure will be the epicenter of fantastic music performances, all free and open to the public.
Unique NJ restaurant makes pizza like you’ve never seen
Just when you thought New Jersey pizza couldn’t get any better, Hold My Knots in Hillsdale, New Jersey entered the chat. They already had started upping the Italian food game by giving us garlic knot sliders, but now they’re adding personal flair to pizza by using topping to create pictures of various characters.
Local friends join forces to create the Copperhead Club
When Sue’s Sunset House closed its doors on May 15, Peekskill lost an iconic (and literal) corner bar. But, thanks to Kacie Wilson (36), Carolyn Mosher (26), Zach Moore (37), Rocco Fultz (28), Meg Blatt (37) and Rob Blatt (42), the city is getting another cozy destination tavern in the same spot. Together, the six friends have put in over 2500 hours renovating, painting, and preparing for the grand opening of the Copperhead Club at 137 North Water Street in Peekskill.
Rebranded White Plains restaurant opens with focus on 'robust' agave cocktails
What had been the 2-year-old Archie Grand on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains is now El Primo, an agave bar with a Latin American focus. The restaurant, which opened July 1 and translates to "cousin," has the same ownership as before, namely Brazen Fox owners Declan Rainsford and Rory Dolan (who also owns Rory Dolan's in Yonkers), but with the addition of Daniel Cahill, formerly of The Blind Pig of Westchester and OMC in White Plains.
Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus
Weekend travelers will now have the opportunity to take a TOR ferry connection bus beginning this weekend to explore different parts of the Hudson Valley and New York City, free of charge.Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Department of Public Transportation said that the service will begin o…
Donna Massaro reflects on her near-death experience
MAHOPAC – Donna Massaro is thankful her number wasn’t up!. Last Sunday, the lifelong resident of Mahopac was paddle boarding with several friends and her dog, Joey, on Lake Mahopac when within seconds, a pleasurable afternoon turned nightmarish. During an interview Tuesday, Massaro who owns the Freight House...
New post-Austen mystery book available at Peekskill Library.
A new book called "The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh" is a post-Austen mystery story that may appeal to fans of Jane Austen. The book takes a different approach to the character Lady Catherine de Bourgh from "Pride and Prejudice." The book is available at The Field Library in Peekskill, NY.
Senior Stay Fit Studio Expands Hours at New Location
New City, NY – The Stay Fit Studio, a beloved fitness facility for seniors, has recently relocated from the Recreation Administration Building to the Street Community Center. This move allows the studio to significantly expand its operating hours, offering more flexibility and opportunities for the senior community to engage in fitness activities.
This Hudson Valley Deli Turns Into a Concert Venue After Dark
Have you ever seen a concert at an Italian deli? You really should. Recently I found out that one of my all-time favorite bands was reuniting for a rare concert. Better yet, this once-in-a-lifetime event would be happening right here in the Hudson Valley. The band is Too Much Joy....
New Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Westchester: '3 Years In Making,' Owner Says
If you're craving something a little more authentic than instant ramen, a soon-to-be-opening Westchester restaurant has you covered. Ramen Musashi, located at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. in Ardsley, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, July 5 at 11 a.m. The eatery will be Ardsley…
Viznitz Bnei Brak Kehilla in Monsey Celebrates Chanukas Habais and Hachnasas Sefer Torah
Hundreds of excited Viznitz Bnei Brak chassidim celebrated the long awaited chanukas habais of the new Tzemech Tzadik Viznitz bais medrash on Francis Place, as well as a hachnasas sefer Torah to welcome a new sefer Torah to the shul. The Viznitz Bnei Brak Rebbe came to New York to join in the celebrations, as well as for the wedding of his grandchild.
RCC’s Visual and Performing Arts Department Announces the 27th Season of the Rockland Shakespeare Company
The Rockland Community College Visual and Performing Arts department is excited to announce the 27th season of the Rockland Shakespeare Company. This season will feature performances of “Macbeth” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the Cultural Arts Theatre, located on Rockland Community College’s main campus at 145 College Road, Suffern, New York.
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