Iconic Disco Singer Makes Appearance In Westchester: Here's Where Iconic Disco Singer Makes Appearance In Westchester: Here's Where
Iconic Disco Singer Makes Appearance In Westchester: Here's Where An iconic singer best known for her multiple disco hits made an appearance at a Westchester skating rink along with another classic artist.  Disco singer France Joli gave a concert on Thursday, Aug. 29 at E.J. Murray's Skating Center in Yonkers on Tuckahoe Road along with fellow disco band Lime.  Shortly after the event, the 61-year-old Joli, known for the late 70s classics "Come to Me" and "Gonna Get Over You," was seen taking pictures with members of the Yonkers Police Department.  The concert, which was put on by the city's Department of Parks and Recreation, was free.&nb…
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From NY Stop & Shop Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From NY Stop & Shop
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From NY Stop & Shop This lucky crustacean is officially 86’d from the menu. An ultra rare orange lobster was saved from becoming someone’s dinner after being rescued from a New York Stop & Shop. “Clementine” – as she’s now affectionately known – arrived on Long Island at a Stop & Shop store in Southampton with a shipment of traditional brown lobsters sometime before Thursday, July 4. Her 1-in-30-million amber glow made her an instant celebrity at the store, where she was fed shrimp by management and given the name “Pinky” by the manager’s daughter, according to Humane Long Island. When the store’s o…
Come Experience The Armonk Outdoor Art Show Come Experience The Armonk Outdoor Art Show
Come Experience The Armonk Outdoor Art Show Visit the Armonk Outdoor Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29, 10 am to 5 pm. The Art Show consistently ranks among the top fine art shows in the country. Our artists are carefully juried each year to ensure a fresh and ever-changing array of work across all mediums and price points. Spend the day immersed in the work of exceptional artists within our beautiful tree-lined venue. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and have fun experiencing FREE children’s activities in our extensive Family Activities Tent. Net proceeds of the show benefit both branches of the North Castle Pub…
$20K Awarded To 3 Libraries Each In Hudson Valley For Upgrades, Projects $20K Awarded To 3 Libraries Each In Hudson Valley For Upgrades, Projects
$20K Awarded To 3 Libraries Each In Hudson Valley For Upgrades, Projects Three Hudson Valley libraries that serve as community pillars have been awarded tens of thousands of dollars in state funds, officials announced.  The three institutions, all located in Putnam County, each will receive $20,000 in bullet aid in state funding to help them with needed upgrades and new development projects, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater announced on Thursday, Aug. 22. The libraries to receive this aid include:  The Kent Public Library at 17 Sybils Crossing, which plans to use the funds to offer more downloadable audiobooks and e-books to patrons; The Putnam Valle…
Former Iona University Basketball Player Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Former Iona University Basketball Player Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
Former Iona University Basketball Player Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' ABC's "The Bachelor" franchise has announced its next star. His name is Grant Ellis, and he's a 30-year-old day trader with New Jersey and New York roots. The Houston, Texas resident initially competed on this season of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran, who grew up in Bergen County. Ellis was eliminated just before Tran picked her final four. Ellis is a Newark native who played basketball for Hudson Catholic, and later at the collegiate level in New York for Iona University in New Rochelle, where he played guard and forward. His bio on the ABC website says he's a "mama’s boy who love…
'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary 'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary
'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary It’s your anniversary, Charlie Brown. More than 75 farms across the United States and Canada are busy preparing “Peanuts”-themed corn mazes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’ beloved comic strip this fall. Together with design company, The MAiZE Inc., the farms are growing their own unique mazes that range in size from 1.5 acres to 20 acres, and feature iconic characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Woodstock. Among the eye-popping designs are one with Snoopy atop his doghouse, Charlie Brown and friends in a pumpkin patch, and even a “Snoopy 4 Prez” maze. Par…
YouTube Star, Boxer Jake Paul Seen During Police Boat Escort On Lake In Hudson Valley YouTube Star, Boxer Jake Paul Seen During Police Boat Escort On Lake In Hudson Valley
YouTube Star, Boxer Jake Paul Seen During Police Boat Escort On Lake In Hudson Valley Social media was abuzz after YouTube star and professional boxer Jake Paul was sighted during both a police boat escort on a Hudson Valley lake and a private helicopter ride.  The sightings happened on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15, when Paul, an internet icon who began a boxing career in 2018, was seen in Putnam County during a ride on Lake Mahopac.  Paul was seen being escorted by Carmel Police officers in videos posted to TikTok, including one from user ryzy15.  In addition to the boat ride, Paul was also seen taking a private helicopter to Petra Island in the middle of the lake that took…
Support Pours In For Family Of Westchester Bus Driver That Lost Their Young Son Support Pours In For Family Of Westchester Bus Driver That Lost Their Young Son
Support Pours In For Family Of Westchester Bus Driver That Lost Their Young Son After a well-loved bus driver and school monitor lost his young son from an illness, a Northern Westchester community came together to make sure his family had the means to give him a proper farewell.  Winston Batista, a beloved bus driver and school monitor with the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District for almost 25 years, found himself struggling with funeral costs after losing his son, Aiden, following a two-year illness. His predicament caught the attention of community members such as Michael Portnoy, a Lewisboro town employee who grew up knowing Batista.  …
Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year
When To Watch Perseid Meteor Shower The best meteor shower of the year is about to peak. The Perseid meteor shower, marked by swift and bright streaks, frequently leaves long "wakes" of light and color behind as it moves through Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA.  The most significant activity is expected to occur on the night of Sunday, Aug. 11, into the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 12, and possibly Tuesday, Aug. 13. Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though meteors from this shower can be seen as early as 10 p.m. NASA says. EarthSky.com says that "the best t…
New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking
New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking A hip and visually pleasing new restaurant in the Hudson Valley is getting lots of buzz from online reviewers and foodies alike. Located in Rockland County, Lavagna—in Italian, it means blackboard—opened in May in Suffern and was quickly embraced by food lovers for its small plates, impressive beer and wine list, and unique artwork on blackboard walls by Nyack artist Mike Delaney.   For those wondering where this place is, it's the former home of Capital One and then Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., at 50 Lafayette Ave., in Suffern.  The restaurant is the brainchild of Ar…
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Gas Station Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Gas Station
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Gas Station A lucky visitor to a Hudson Valley gas station walked away with a winning lottery ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars.  The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Putnam County at a gas station in Carmel for the drawing on Wednesday, July 31, New York Lottery officials announced.  The ticket was bought at the T & J Food Mart at 2 Dykeman Rd., officials added. The drawing's winning numbers were 23 34 37 50 58 with a Powerball number of 07.  If you want to try your luck next time, Powerball drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, an…
Spec-Quack-ular: 'World's Largest Rubber Duck' Coming To Amusement Park In Westchester Spec-Quack-ular: 'World's Largest Rubber Duck' Coming To Amusement Park In Westchester
Spec-Quack-ular: 'World's Largest Rubber Duck' Coming To Amusement Park In Westchester A unique, six-story-tall attraction made of rubber will soon be coming to the shores of Westchester.  "The World's Largest Rubber Duck" will arrive in Rye Playland on Friday, Aug. 16, and stay through Sunday, Aug. 18, serving as the centerpiece of the park's "Second Annual Duck Days of Summer" celebration.  The 61-foot-tall duck, which aims to bring "love and joy to the globe," according to its website, will be accompanied by her 10-foot-high "baby ducking," Timmy.  The immense, 15.5-ton spectacle visits locations from California to Canada, attracting massive audiences along…