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The Turk In Mount Kisco Gets 'Good' Review In New York Times The Turk In Mount Kisco Gets 'Good' Review In New York Times
The Turk In Mount Kisco Gets 'Good' Review In New York Times MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Middle Eastern food, with more than a dozen different kinds of kebabs, are featured on the menu at the Turk restaurant at 20 S. Moger Ave., in White Plains, reviewed and rated as "good" in a New York Times article.The newly renovated space has a "lovely but spare dining room," with jazz as background music, and would benefit by adding more Turkish-style elements in the decor, and "exotic music," said the report in the Times. Appetizers "were plentiful and good," said the report, citing "soft,warm breads, cacik with cucumbers a…
Stamford Man Charged With Hate Crime In Stabbing Stamford Man Charged With Hate Crime In Stabbing
Stamford Man Charged With Hate Crime In Stabbing STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford police made a second arrest, charging a man Tuesday with a hate crime and assault, in the Thursday stabbing of a man during which the suspect hollered homosexual insults, according to the Stamford Advocate. Evander Cruz, 18, reportedly turned himself into police on a warrant police obtained four days earlier, said the report. He was charged with first-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and intimidation by bigotry, according to the Stamford Advocate. The other teenager, 17, was charged within hours of the incident Thursday in which a man, 2…
Moms Visit Kids In Programs At New Rochelle YMCA Moms Visit Kids In Programs At New Rochelle YMCA
Moms Visit Kids In Programs At New Rochelle YMCA NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Moms, want to see what your kids are learning at the New Rochelle YMCA? Are you the aunt, grandmother or older sister of a member taking a class? Students will show their moms everything they’re learning under the supervision of the Y instructors and coaches May 7 to 13. Participants should go dressed to work out. Swim parents should bring a suit, cap, goggles and towel. To sign up for the visits, click here www.nrymca.org or call (914) 632-1818.
Bethenny Frankel Heads To Yonkers Casino On Kentucky Derby Day Bethenny Frankel Heads To Yonkers Casino On Kentucky Derby Day
Bethenny Frankel Heads To Yonkers Casino On Kentucky Derby Day YONKERS, N.Y. -- "The Real Housewives of New York City" star and creator of the Skinnygirl brand, Bethenny Frankel will be at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway for Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 7. Frankel will be the celebrity judge in the "Fancy Derby Hat Contest," among Derby Day events that are open to the public. Hat Contest participants can register free from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with the winner announced at 5 p.m. Among other prizes and giveaways, the contestant with Frankel's favorite hat will receive $750. All contestants that register with an appropriate Derb…
Harlem Wizards Playing In Somers For School Foundation Fundraiser Harlem Wizards Playing In Somers For School Foundation Fundraiser
Harlem Wizards Playing In Somers For School Foundation Fundraiser SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Harlem Wizards are coming to Somers Friday, May 20.Somers teachers, administrators and staff will play as the "Wizbusters" against the Harlem Wizards at 7 p.m. at Somers High School Gym. Tickets are $15 at www.harlemwizards.com or available at Primrose School, Somers High School and Somers Middle School. For more information, call Jeff Feldman at 248-6470.
CNR To Award Honorary Degrees To 'GMA' Anchor, Chair Of College's Board CNR To Award Honorary Degrees To 'GMA' Anchor, Chair Of College's Board
CNR To Award Honorary Degrees To 'GMA' Anchor, Chair Of College's Board NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The College of New Rochelle will mark its 109th Commencement Tuesday, May 24, at the Beacon Theater in New York City.The college will confer degrees on approximately 1,000 students, and honorary degrees on Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" and Elizabeth LeVaca, chair of the college's board of trustees.' Roberts will give the commencement address.  LeVaca has served as a member of the college board of trustees of the college of New Rochelle for more than 14 years and chair since 2013. She will step down as chair after commencement.  LeV…
Wilton Police Charge Danbury Man With Drunken Driving Wilton Police Charge Danbury Man With Drunken Driving
Wilton Police Charge Danbury Man With Drunken Driving WILTON, Conn. — A Danbury driver was charged with drinking and driving Saturday after being stopped for speeding in Wilton, according to police. Police reportedly pulled over a vehicle at 2:15 p.m. for traveling at 55 mph in a 40-mph zone. Upon pulling over the vehicle, the driver, Curtis W. Heard, 45, of Danbury, allegedly showed some signs of intoxication, said police. The standard field sobriety test was conducted, and Heard allegedly showed more signs of intoxication, according to police. He was arrested and submitted to a breath test, which showed his blood alcohol content was above …
New Rochelle Offers New Business Workshop New Rochelle Offers New Business Workshop
New Rochelle Offers New Business Workshop NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A New Rochelle Business Workshop is set for Tuesday May 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 247 North Ave., New Rochelle, N.Y.Have you recently opened a business? Plan on moving or expanding? Need new funding? The workshop, hosted by New Rochelle Department of Development, with guest speaker, Adi Israeli, Small Business Development Center, is aimed at answering these and more questions. To register, contact Lisa Davis, Business Amabasador at (914) 654-2189 or ldavis@newrochellyny.com
Cortlandt Wins Planning Award From State Cortlandt Wins Planning Award From State
Cortlandt Wins Planning Award From State CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Town of Cortlandt has received the New York Planning Federation Award, Supervisor, Linda D. Puglisi, Town of Cortlandt, has announced.The Award was given for the Town's recently adopted new Sustainable Comprehensive Master Plan.  Puglisi accepted the award in Saratoga Springs April 28, along with Councilman Seth Freach, Master Plan committee member, and the committee's planning staff members, Chris Kehoe, Rosemary Boyle-Lasher, Michelle Robbins; town attorney, Tom Wood, and a representative of consultant, AKRF, Anthony Russo. The plaque will be placed in the town hall…
Mount Vernon Seniors And Friends Invited To Intergenerational Program Mount Vernon Seniors And Friends Invited To Intergenerational Program
Mount Vernon Seniors And Friends Invited To Intergenerational Program MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — An Intergenerational Program is being offered to Mount Vernon seniors at Doles Community Center Tuesday, June 14. The event is for those who attend Mount Vernon Senior Program at the Doles Community Center & Armory and parents/friends of CAG DayCare. Enrollment in either senior location enables participation in events and programs at both Doles and Armory. To enroll and for more information, call Doles at (914) 665-2447 or Armory at (914) 665-2315. The program will be at 11 a.m. at the Center, 250 South 6th Ave., Mount Vernon, N.Y.
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