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Snow Way: White Plains Plows Ahead With 20th Annual St. Patrick's Parade Snow Way: White Plains Plows Ahead With 20th Annual St. Patrick's Parade
Snow Way: White Plains Plows Ahead With 20th Annual St. Patrick's Parade WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Snow or shine, White Plains is forging ahead with its 20th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. The parade will kick off at noon on March 11 with Grand Marshal, Kevin J. Keane and his aides: Patricia Murray Dadario, Mary Ellen Dervin, Maryfaith Phelps Fortunate, Lt. William Blaine, Sean Casey Egan and Robert Alan O’Toole. Keane was born in the Bronx and is a graduate of Archbishop Stepinac High School, where he continues to serve at chairman of the school's Board of Trustees. John M. Martin, chairman of the White Plains St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, said it …

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by Jon Craig
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New Castle PD Offers Training On Active Shooter Situations New Castle PD Offers Training On Active Shooter Situations
New Castle PD Offers Training On Active Shooter Situations NEW CASTLE, N.Y. – If you've seen news of active shooter incidents and wondered what would be the best way to respond if you were faced with such a scenario, officers from the New Castle Police Department will be offering training on Wednesday evening, April 12. "Active shooter situations are very rare," Police Chief Charles Ferry told Daily Voice, "but it's good to be prepared." You never know, when you're out in public places, when you could find yourself in such a situation. It's good to pre-plan and have an idea of what to do. The free "Citizen Response to an …

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by Rachel Martin
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Hop Along The Easter Bunny Trail To The Westchester Mall In White Plains Hop Along The Easter Bunny Trail To The Westchester Mall In White Plains
Hop Along The Easter Bunny Trail To The Westchester Mall In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --  The Westchester mall in White Plains is offering families the opportunity to meet an Easter Bunny and participate in a variety of traditional and unique seasonal events. The Bunny Photo Experience will begin Friday, March 17, at 10 a.m. and will run through Saturday, April 15, until 9 p.m. at The Westchester. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion. Families can save time and avoid the line with Bunny by making an appointment online at http://simon.noerrbunny.com. The sponsor for the 2017 Bunny Photo …

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by Ken Davis
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'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More 'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More
'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More MAMARONECK, N.Y. --  Want to hear about the Oscar debacle calling "La La Land" best film when the real winner was "Moonlight," but also hear about the journey from Westchester to Hollywood?  Head to Mamaroneck on Wednesday, March 8 when "La La Land" Producer Fred Berger will speak about his journey, much of which he credits to his days at Mamaroneck High School (MHS) and to his love for a community that elevates the arts. “I didn’t realize at the time how formative my high school years were and how vital they would be in defining my life and career,” said Berge…

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by Carol Reif
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Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester County officials were on hand -- along with a host of Hudson Valley chefs, farmers and purveyors -- on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to kick off 2017 Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW). The event, now in its 11th year, took place at Half Moon Restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. More than 200 restaurants are participating in the special three-course prix fixe promotion ($22.95 lunch; $32.95 dinner) which runs from Monday, March 6 to  Sunday, March 19. Go HERE for a complete list. HVRW is produced by The Valley Table magazine and made possible with t…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library
Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk resident Dave Barry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be making an appearance at the North Castle Public Library on Thursday, April 6. The library, which announced Barry's upcoming visit, noted his local ties. "Enjoy the wit and the wisdom of Armonk's very own Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and author of more than thirty books, as he returns to his home town, bringing us a memorable & entertaining evening." The library says that Barry's visit will serve as a fundraiser for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, which is also celebrating its 1…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains
Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents passionate about issues facing Westchester County and the nation today are invited to take part in the next Social Justice Monday on Monday, Feb. 27 in White Plains. Hosted by the WESPAC Foundation, the next gathering at noon at the Fountain in downtown will be a peaceful rally and show of strength and resistance to the policies of hate and divisiveness, said Nada Khader of WESPAC. Attendees are invited to bring signs (not on sticks please) and friends.  "Silence equals acceptance. Raise your voice with the community and show the world that we are…

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by K Reakes
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Autographed NY Yankee Electric Car Raffled Off By Food Bank For Westchester Autographed NY Yankee Electric Car Raffled Off By Food Bank For Westchester
Autographed NY Yankee Electric Car Raffled Off By Food Bank For Westchester ELMSFORD, N.Y. --   A  big raffle is coming up that New York Yankees fans won't want to miss. Riemann Auto Body in White Plains has designed and donated a one-of-a-kind, customized and autographed New York Yankees' electric “ride on” car to be raffled off Tuesday, Feb.28, at Mulino’s of Westchester restaurant in White Plains. The proceeds from the raffle will benefit Food Bank for Westchester, a hunger-relief organization that provides programs for the 200,000 county residents who are food insecure. The electric powered kid-sized Mustang, donning white paint with blue-pinstripes to represe…

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by Ken Davis
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Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era
Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A local liberal-leaning group called Left of Main Street announced that it will hold a panel discussion on the role of fake news in the era of President Donald Trump, which will feature current and former journalists. The panelists include Grace Bennett, publisher and editor of The Inside Press; Helen Jonsen, a former journalist with Fox 5 and Pix 11; Kate Stone Lombardi, who contributes to The New York Times; and Kristen Prata Browde, a former CBS News anchor. Left of Main Street is a group founded by Chappaqua residents Cynthia Ware Metcalf and Ann Styles Brochstein, wh…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah
Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. -- Country Children's Center announced that Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand for its annual Scholastic Book Fair and Pancake Breakfast. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and will be held at 466 Cross River Road in Katonah. "Parents and children can browse hundreds of children’s books and buy the ones they want at a discount while supporting the Country Children’s Center and having fun," the center noted in its announcement. Admission to the fair is $5 per person. Breakfast will include sausage and pancakes, while kids can ge…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…

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by Carol Reif
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Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains
Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Community leaders and grassroots activists will gather at noon on Monday, Feb. 20 at the intersection of Main Street and Mamaroneck Ave for the fourth scheduled "Justice Monday" on President's Day. Westchester County Board Legislator Catherine Borgia will speak about the Immigrant Protection Bill that she is sponsoring at the County Board of Legislators, and will share ways citizens can be supportive of these efforts. Details are HERE. You can also go to www.wespac.org.

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by Jeanne Muchnick