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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…

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by Sam Barron
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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…

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by Sam Barron
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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…

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by Sam Barron
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Make Your July 4 Pop With Valhalla's Fireworks Display At Kensico Dam Make Your July 4 Pop With Valhalla's Fireworks Display At Kensico Dam
Make Your July 4 Pop With Valhalla's Fireworks Display At Kensico Dam 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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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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 …

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by K Reakes
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Westlake High School Set For Commencement Ceremonies Westlake High School Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Westlake 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…

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by Sam Barron
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Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Northern Westchester Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Northern Westchester
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Northern Westchester Joan Lunden's tale of survival will be heard firsthand in Armonk. Lunden will be speaking at Congregation B'nai Yisrael in Armonk to talk about her new book, "Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival," on Friday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In June 2014, Lunden, who anchored "Good Morning America" for 17 years, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which required chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Lunden responded to her diagnosis with a mission to educate and inspire others about prevention, treatment, and survival.  Lunden started a video blog and a jo…

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by Sam Barron
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Burke Announces Honorees For Annual Awards Dinner Burke Announces Honorees For Annual Awards Dinner
Burke Announces Honorees For Annual Awards Dinner WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is honoring those who make a difference at its annual Burke Award Dinner. The dinner will be held June 8 at 6 p.m. at Brae Burn Country Club at 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, NY. Burke is honoring Barbara Rubin Kessler and Steven Kessler, Scarsdale residents. Barbara experienced a severe ischemic stroke that left her unable to walk or talk and paralyzed on her right side.  After rehabilitation at Burke, Barbara was able to regain function but was diagnosed with aphasia, a communication disorder that results from damage to the parts of the …

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by Sam Barron
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More Than $65,000 Raised For Northern Westchester Hospital At Health Walk More Than $65,000 Raised For Northern Westchester Hospital At Health Walk
More Than $65,000 Raised For Northern Westchester Hospital At Health Walk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The community came together on Sunday, raising more than $65,000 to support a cancer program at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco at the first-ever Northwell Health Walk at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights.Over 600 staff, community supporters and families joined Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital at the walk, which raised money for the Bruce and Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program at Northern Westchester Hospital.   Over 34 teams participated on behalf of Northern Westchester Hospital and over 20 team-driven fundraisers wer…

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BluePath Service Dogs Hosts Walkathon In Yorktown BluePath Service Dogs Hosts Walkathon In Yorktown
BluePath Service Dogs Hosts Walkathon In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A service dog can make all the difference in the world to a family with autism. BluePath Service Dogs, based in Hopewell Junction, is hosting its first annual walkathon at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The walkathon will raise funds to support the organization's mission to provide autism service dogs to families in need.  The organization began last year to help meet the needs of the community after Guiding Eyes folded its autism guide dog program. According to the CDC, 1 in 68 people has autism, including 1 in 40 boys.  &qu…

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by Sam Barron