Robert Mikulak

Copy Editor

robmikulak@gmail.com

Robert Mikulak's Contributions

Eastchester's Waverly School Launches Kindergarten Playgroup Eastchester's Waverly School Launches Kindergarten Playgroup
Eastchester's Waverly School Launches Kindergarten Playgroup EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Waverly School Kindergarten Summer Playgroup begins this weekend at the Eastchester school's playground.  The casual, weekly playgroup is an opportunity for children to become familiar with other incoming kindergarten students, and while they play, parents can get to know each other. Meetings will be held on alternating Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. There is no need to sign up. Saturday dates are July 4 and 18; Aug. 1, 15 and 29. Sunday dates are July 12 and 26; Aug. 9 and 23. The location will change to Leewood Park if the installation of the new pl…
Elmsford's Westchester Broadway Theatre Stages 'Godspell' Elmsford's Westchester Broadway Theatre Stages 'Godspell'
Elmsford's Westchester Broadway Theatre Stages 'Godspell' ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford will present the musical "Godspell" from July 9 to Sept. 9. This rock opera is based on the Gospel According to St Matthew. It focuses on the last days of Jesus and includes dramatized versions of several well-known parables. The show opened Off-Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since. "Godspell" opened on Broadway in 1976. Gilbert D. Sanchez plays the role of Jesus, and Xander Chauncey portrays Judas. John Fanelli is the director, musical direction will be by Bill …
Immigration Provider Training Comes To New Rochelle Immigration Provider Training Comes To New Rochelle
Immigration Provider Training Comes To New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New York state Office for New Americans is holding registration for free immigration training sessions for immigration providers on Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24, in New Rochelle. The seminars will take place at United Community Center of Westchester Inc., 360 North Ave. The seminars are part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s opportunity agenda for new Americans, which aims to help immigrants fully participate in New York state’s civic and economic life. "Survey of Immigration Law" will take place Wednesday, July 22, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. "Family Based Immig…
Gerald Brodsky, 89, Longtime Stamford Resident Gerald Brodsky, 89, Longtime Stamford Resident
Gerald Brodsky, 89, Longtime Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Gerald Brodsky, 89, of Stamford, the son of Ann and Samuel Brodsky, died peacefully at home Thursday, June 18. Born In Newark, N.J., he grew up in Kenilworth, N.J., and left for the U.S. Navy in World War II on his 18th birthday. He served on a destroyer, the USS Eberle, in the Pacific. Upon his return, he resumed his college education at Newark College of Engineering, was elected to Tau Beta Pi honor society and president of Tau Delta Phi fraternity while earning a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an M.S. in management engineering. Brodsky spent 16 years with the R…
July Kicks Off Series Of Special Events In Yonkers July Kicks Off Series Of Special Events In Yonkers
July Kicks Off Series Of Special Events In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- July features a host of special days in Yonkers. First up is the Wednesday opening of the new Riverwalk Wednesday Children's Series. Kids of all ages are invited to a special summer kic-off DJ dance party in Van Der Donck Park (1 Larkin Place, by the Riverfront Library). The event starts at 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, the Michael Louis Band performs free at Yonkers Brewing Co. at 7:30 p.m. at 92 Main Steet. On Friday at 6:30 p.m., The Liza Colby Sound plays at Yonkers Friday Night Jazz at the waterfront at 71 Water Grant St. On Saturday, the city of Yonkers and Empire …
New Rochelle's Alvin & Sons Swings Out Tango Night New Rochelle's Alvin & Sons Swings Out Tango Night
New Rochelle's Alvin & Sons Swings Out Tango Night NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Roscoe's Room at Alvin & Sons is hosting Tango Night featuring Mayte Vicens on Friday.  The evening will feature a performance by Mayte Vicens and Eduardo Goytia, the 2007 World Tango Champion, and live music by Pedro Giraudo (bass), Maurizio Najt (piano) and Ariel Iud (bandoneon). The cover charge is $25, with a two-drink minimum; a special tapas menu will be available. The event begins at 9:30 pm, but those planning to dine may come earlier. Seating is limited. Alvin & Co. is across Memorial Highway from the New Rochelle Public Library.  Born in Valenc…
Jazz Event Raises $130K For Mount Vernon's Wartburg Jazz Event Raises $130K For Mount Vernon's Wartburg
Jazz Event Raises $130K For Mount Vernon's Wartburg MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Jazz in June: A Wartburg Celebration of Arts & Music, the third annual gala fundraiser for Wartburg, raised nearly $130,000 on June 18.   The event was held at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle, with nearly 270 guests and 21 sponsors. This year’s honorees included Terrie M. Williams, Perkins Eastman and Redeemer Lutheran Church in the Bronx. Williams is the president and founder of The Terrie Williams Agency, best-selling author, motivational speaker and mental health advocate. In her work with The Terrie Williams Agency, she has represented some of th…
White Plains Launches Free Concert Series On Thursdays White Plains Launches Free Concert Series On Thursdays
White Plains Launches Free Concert Series On Thursdays WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Noon Day Concert Series will be held Thursdays from noon-2 p.m. at Renaissance Plaza at Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains. All concerts are free. Here is the schedule of concerts:  July 2 -- Beauty & Grease, golden era rock.  July 9 -- The Herve Alexandre Quartet, jazz and salsa. July 16 -- Magic Touch, a cappella. July 23 -- Bjoux, familiar fun. July 30 -- Carolyn Harding, tribute to Tina Turner. Aug. 6 - Bookends. '60s-'80s hits. Aug. 13 -- Country Mist, two-steppin'. Aug. 20 -- Good Clean Fun, pop rock. Aug. 27…
Larchmont Library Departs On Morocco-Turkey Photo Journey Larchmont Library Departs On Morocco-Turkey Photo Journey
Larchmont Library Departs On Morocco-Turkey Photo Journey LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- The Oresman Gallery at the Larchmont Public Library is exhibiting the photography of local filmmaker and photographer Grannell Knox. The exhibit, “Morocco to Turkey: A Photographic Journey”, will be on display from Thursday through Aug. 28. There will be a reception in the Oresman Gallery on Saturday, July 11, from 2:30-4 p.m. celebrating Knox and his unique exhibit. The exhibit and reception are free, and everyone is invited. Knox is a filmmaker and photographer from Mamaroneck. His passion for film and video began with home movies. This interest eventually matured i…
Mount Vernon's Wartburg Names Room After  Uebels Mount Vernon's Wartburg Names Room After  Uebels
Mount Vernon's Wartburg Names Room After Uebels MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Wilma Harris traveled all the way from Boca Raton, Fla., recently to dedicate a room in memory of her parents in Wartburg’s new, state-of-the-art Rehabilitation and Adult Day Services, or ADS, building. This first “naming” of a space in the building was for the peaceful sunroom, where ADS registrants sit and read or look onto the patio, where a garden is in full bloom, or listen and watch birds in a large, enclosed sanctuary. Harris, a longtime Wartburg supporter and former resident of Pelham, was accompanied by her son, Ronald, and her daughter and son-in-law, Sun…
Prev Page 115 of 145 113 114 115 116 117 Next
1,141 - 1,150 of 1,442 articles