Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism
Looking For Fireworks? 10 Westchester Options For Pop & Patriotism WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Where will you be celebrating the Fourth this year? As usual, there are a host of parades and fireworks across the county. Check your town's community or Facebook page for updates as weather can alter plans. Keep in mind this is a partial list. Feel free to add your favorites to our Facebook page or Comments. Saturday, July 1 Katonah: The "Pops, Patriots & Fireworks" show starts at 8 p.m. at Caramoor. Grab your family and friends, and get in the spirit of ’76 with classic songs from the Great American Songbook. Go to www.caramoor.org/events/pops-pa…
Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity
Hudson Valley Clearwater Festival 2017 Celebrates Diversity CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The lineup for this weekend's Clearwater Festival is a music lover's dream. The festival is running Saturday and Sunday at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson. It is the oldest and largest music environmental festival, started by Pete Seeger and his wife, Toshi. Arlo Guthrie headlines this year's festival. Other performers include Lake Street Drive, Los Lobos, Joan Osborne singing Bob Dylan and Josh Ritter. “With all that is going on in the country this year, it has never been more important to come together to celebrate diversity,” said Steve Lurie, Clearwater …
Yorktown, Lakeland Set For Commencement Ceremonies Yorktown, Lakeland Set For Commencement Ceremonies
Yorktown, Lakeland Set For Commencement Ceremonies Congratulations senior class of 2017, your day is almost here. Throughout June, high schools across Northern Westchester are holding their annual graduation ceremonies with the class of 2017 taking their final walk as they get ready for the next chapter in their life. Briarcliff High School is hosting its graduation at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at Pace University. Byram Hills High School is hosting its graduation at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at SUNY Purchase. Fox Lane High School is hosting its graduation at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at Caramoor.  Hendrick Hudson High School is hosting i…
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day
Dr. Napolitano Being Honored At Annual Yorktown Community Day YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- It's a day to celebrate Yorktown.The Town of Yorktown is hosting the 28th annual Yorktown Community Day on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Valley Mall.  This year's event will honor Dr. Ralph Napolitano, who is retiring after 11 years Superintendent of the Yorktown School District with a farewell ceremony. "It has been an honor and a joy to serve the children and parents of Yorktown Central School District”, said Dr. Napolitano. “Eleven years ago when I was hired to be Superintendent here, I promised the Board and Community that I would love and take c…
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Northern Westchester Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Northern Westchester
Joan Lunden Discussing Breast Cancer Battle In Northern Westchester Joan Lunden's tale of survival will be heard firsthand in Armonk. Lunden will be speaking at Congregation B'nai Yisrael in Armonk to talk about her new book, "Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival," on Friday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In June 2014, Lunden, who anchored "Good Morning America" for 17 years, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which required chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Lunden responded to her diagnosis with a mission to educate and inspire others about prevention, treatment, and survival.  Lunden started a video blog and a jo…
Yorktown Ready For Memorial Day Celebration Yorktown Ready For Memorial Day Celebration
Yorktown Ready For Memorial Day Celebration WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County residents will have plenty of events to help them honor and celebrate a veteran on Memorial Day. Monday, May 29: Bedford: The South Salem Presbyterian Church will host its 41st Annual South Salem Memorial Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which once again features road races, children’s games, tag sale, bake sale, artist and Artisan’s gallery, vendors, food and live music throughout the day, is the centerpiece of town-wide ceremonies and celebrations, including the town parade which kicks off at 12:15 p.m., followed by a memorial cere…
Burke Honoring Yorktown Doctor At Annual Awards Dinner Burke Honoring Yorktown Doctor At Annual Awards Dinner
Burke Honoring Yorktown Doctor At Annual Awards Dinner WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is honoring those who make a difference at its annual Burke Award Dinner. The dinner will be held June 8 at 6 p.m. at Brae Burn Country Club at 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, NY. Burke is honoring Barbara Rubin Kessler and Steven Kessler, Scarsdale residents. Barbara experienced a severe ischemic stroke that left her unable to walk or talk and paralyzed on her right side.  After rehabilitation at Burke, Barbara was able to regain function but was diagnosed with aphasia, a communication disorder that results from damage to the parts of the …
More Than $65,000 Raised For Northern Westchester Hospital At Health Walk More Than $65,000 Raised For Northern Westchester Hospital At Health Walk
More Than $65,000 Raised For Northern Westchester Hospital At Health Walk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The community came together on Sunday, raising more than $65,000 to support a cancer program at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco at the first-ever Northwell Health Walk at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights.Over 600 staff, community supporters and families joined Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital at the walk, which raised money for the Bruce and Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program at Northern Westchester Hospital.   Over 34 teams participated on behalf of Northern Westchester Hospital and over 20 team-driven fundraisers wer…
BluePath Service Dogs Hosts Walkathon In Yorktown BluePath Service Dogs Hosts Walkathon In Yorktown
BluePath Service Dogs Hosts Walkathon In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A service dog can make all the difference in the world to a family with autism. BluePath Service Dogs, based in Hopewell Junction, is hosting its first annual walkathon at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The walkathon will raise funds to support the organization's mission to provide autism service dogs to families in need.  The organization began last year to help meet the needs of the community after Guiding Eyes folded its autism guide dog program. According to the CDC, 1 in 68 people has autism, including 1 in 40 boys.  &qu…
Westchester Hospitals Partner For County's First-Ever Northwell Health Walk Westchester Hospitals Partner For County's First-Ever Northwell Health Walk
Westchester Hospitals Partner For County's First-Ever Northwell Health Walk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Nearly 10,000 participants across four New York counties will take steps to support local health care this month, at the annual Northwell Health Walk on Sunday, May 21.  The 2017 Northwell Health Walk will take place in Westchester County, Jones Beach, the East End of Long Island and Staten Island, marking the first year that Northwell Health has expanded the annual walk to include its two Westchester hospitals – Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. The two mile Northwell Health Walk at Westchester will take place at F…
Gamechanger Hosts Countywide Book Drive To Help Chappaqua Camp Gamechanger Hosts Countywide Book Drive To Help Chappaqua Camp
Gamechanger Hosts Countywide Book Drive To Help Chappaqua Camp CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Gamechanger and Barnes and Noble are hoping to get kids at Wagon Road Day Camp reading.Gamechanger is collecting new and gently used children's books to donate to The Children's Aid Society's Discovery Literacy Program at Wagon Road Day Camp in Chappaqua. This is the fourth book drive Gamechanger is hosting. Last year's book drive helped Neighbor's Link build an entire library. From May 12 to May 19, Gamechanger is distributing a customized barcode than can be used to buy books at Barnes and Noble. For that week only, a percentage of sales will be donated automatically to…
'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester 'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester
'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester In honor of his 100th birthday, local historical societies are looking back at President John F. Kennedy's time in Westchester, when he lived in Bronxville. "Growing Up Kennedy In Westchester: The Bronxville Years (1921-1941)" will take place at Cortlandt Town Hall Saturday at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Yorktown Historical Society, Croton Friends of History and the Van Cortlandtville Historical Society and presented by historian Anthony Czarnecki. The family lived on a 5.5 acre compound on Pondfield Road in Bronxville when the future president was 12 years old. Although…