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Colorful Tree Lights Up Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. --- A tree near the Bedford Golf Course seemed ablaze with its fleeting autumnal colors when a local resident got out to snap a picture instead of just drive by like she had earlier on Sunday. She calls it "Tree on Fire."

by Donna Christopher

10/23/2015

News

Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Roadwork Complete SOUTHWEST DUTCHESS, N.Y. -- Interstate 84 travelers crossing the Hudson will be happy to know sitting in traffic may soon be over. The roadway construction that has gone on for several years on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge is finished, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo who made the announcement on his website. All traffic lanes are reopened. The project is part of the Governor’s New York Works statewide program to rebuild aging infrastructure to make it better and more resilient than before, the statement says. “This bridge is vital to the Mid-Hudson region, and these improvements will ensure l…

by Donna Christopher

10/23/2015

Events

As UN Turns 70, See Charter, Hear Roosevelt Talk At Hyde Park's FDR Museum NORTHWEST DUCHESS, N.Y. -- The United Nations marks its 70th year. Coinciding with the celebration the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum has the original UN Charter on display to Nov. 23 at the museum, 4079 Albany Post Road in Hyde Park. The museum is also planning a special program Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m., "The Roosevelts' United Nations: Then & Now" at the Henry A Wallace Center. Linda Fasulo of National Public Radio News will moderate with speakers Stephen C. Schlesinger (Fellow, Century Foundation; author of "Act of Creation: The Founding of …

by Donna Christopher

10/22/2015

Events

Kids Invited To Eastchester Ragamuffin Parade EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Children in preschool to Sixth Grade are invited to join the Eastchester Rag-a-Muffin parade on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. beginning at Eastchester Middle School.The parade will go to Eastchester Town Hall where participants will get a goody bag, snacks and enjoy a disc jockey dance party. Comizio Orthodontics is the parade sponsor. Snacks and disc jockey are provided by the Eastchester Little League.

by Donna Christopher

10/22/2015

Police & Fire

Red Hook Police Looking For Stolen White Van RED HOOK, N.Y. -- Police in Red Hook police need help from the public to locate a 1999 white Dodge caravan they say was stolen from North Broadway, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.Here's the full article

by Donna Christopher

10/22/2015

Schools

Briarcliff High School Boosts School Pride With Spirit Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff High School wound up the schoolwide Spirit Week Friday, Oct. 11, with a pep rally attended by students wearing blue and gold.The pep rally was an opportunity for students to support the school's varsity athletic teams. Cheerleaders performed, students participated in contests, and team captains talked about their seasons and encouraged their peers to attend the weekend's homecoming games.

by Donna Christopher

10/22/2015

Events

Judge Wings, Chili at Newtown-Monroe Chamber Competition NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Local restaurants will compete for the title of the "Best Chili" or "Best Wings" in the area at the Chili Cook Off & Wing Fling on Thursday, Nov. 5.The event, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Wateview, 215 Roosevelt Drive in Monroe. is being presented by the Monroe and Newtown Chambers of Commerce. Live music will be provided by Goldrush. In addition to the competition, there will be a Beer & Booze tasting. Click here to enter the contest; also visit www.Newtown-CT.com for information and to buy tickets

by Donna Christopher

10/21/2015

Events

Poughkeepsie Opera House Opens Met Live In HD Season POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. --The Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie will continue with The Met: Live in HD 2015/16 season with Wagner’s masterpiece "Tannhäuser" on Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon.James Levine conducts the first Met revival of "Tannhäuser" since 2004. Johan Botha sings his first company performances of the demanding title role, in a cast that also includes Peter Mattei as Wolfram, his second Met Wagner role; Günther Groissböck as the Landgraf; and Eva-Maria Westbroek as Elisabeth and Michelle DeYoung as Venus, the human and divine rivals for Tannhäuser’s affectio…

by Donna Christopher

10/21/2015

Business

Candy Rox Celebrates Five Years In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Candy Rox is celebrating its 5th year in Rye and its new Bronxville location. The store sells candy, gifts and themed gifts for boys and girls, and birthday party items. It also holds birthday parties with activities ranging from candy sushi to candy kabobs, Gummy Bear bracelets and cupcake wars challenge. Valerie Stone opened the store in Nov. 2010. Since then the business has been cited as "Best of Westchester" for the Best Retro Candy Store. Among vintage candy, dot candy on long sheets of white paper and giant lollipops are available. Other items for kids inc…

by Donna Christopher

10/21/2015

Business

Enjoy Discounted Dining During New Rochelle Restaurant Weeks NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Dinner for $26 is being offered at some of New Rochelle’s downtown restaurants, all within walking distance of one another during New Rochelle Fall Dine Downtown Restaurant Week. The first week is currently underway through Thursday and week two from Monday, Oct. 26 to Thursday, Oct. 29. Restaurant Weeks celebrate the downtown’s diverse dining scene with three course dinners offered at the $26 price tag (not including beverage, tax and gratuity) at participating restaurants. Participating restaurants include A Place 2 Go, Alvin & Friends, Coromandel, Gnarly Vine,…

by Donna Christopher

10/21/2015

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