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Remedy For Winter Blahs: Catch Latest ArtsWestchester Exhibit Remedy For Winter Blahs: Catch Latest ArtsWestchester Exhibit
Remedy For Winter Blahs: Catch Latest ArtsWestchester Exhibit WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- If you are looking for something free and mentally stimulating to do in January, a free exhibition in downtown White Plains puts a surgical lens on the ways art can be healing and how healing can be an art. The exhibit reopens on Tuesday, Jan. 3 and runs through Jan. 14 when there is a closing reception planned with the artists. ArtsWestchester’s fall exhibition titled "Remedy" explores human attempts to relieve society’s modern ailments. The exhibit sponsored by Westchester Medical Center opened in October. “From our growing biotech industry to booming world…

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by Jon Craig
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Bedford Audubon Kicking Off 2017 With Eagle Watch, Field Trips Bedford Audubon Kicking Off 2017 With Eagle Watch, Field Trips
Bedford Audubon Kicking Off 2017 With Eagle Watch, Field Trips KATONAH, N.Y. – The Bedford Audubon Society is offering what it believes to be a series of great opportunities to kick off 2017 with exercise, outdoors education and community involvement. Throughout January, the local chapter of the national nonprofit environmental organization has scheduled a host of activities designed to connect participants with nature and each other, according to event organizers. The events include: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11: The Native Plant Center’s Carol Capobianco is to deliver a lecture – “From Gardener and Birder to Bird Gardener” – at the Katonah Village …

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by James O'Rourke
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Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center
Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- After a seven-year hiatus, gun shows are returning to the Westchester County Center in White Plains.  NorthEast Gun Shows and Westchester Collectors announced a two-day firearm and knife show/sale at the County Center for Jan. 21-22, the weekend after Inauguration Day. More details can be found by clicking here. After a gunman murdered 20 children and six teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in November 2012, County Executive Rob Astorino canceled a show scheduled for February 2013 at County Center. There hasn't been one since. More than 3,600 p…

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by Jon Craig
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Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk
Heavenly Productions Foundation Holding Fundraiser In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- A local charity is holding its annual fundraiser this weekend in Armonk. Heavenly Productions Foundation, which helps provide support for children in financial need, will hold the fundraiser at Armonk House on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Among the scheduled guests are News 12 reporter  Lisa Salvadorini, who will emcee the event, and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. The afternoon gathering will feature a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and live music. Armonk House, a local restaurant, will serve an array of refreshments,  including appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash
Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Forget boring dinners at relatives houses for the holidays. Kick-off the festivities in style this year at Wreck the Halls on Monday, Dec. 19, when The Cookery heads to Elmsford's Captain Lawrence Brewery to spread holiday cheer “with carnage and beer.”  The first-ever Wreck the Halls holiday bash is sure to stir up some holiday trouble when the Dobbs Ferry restaurant whips up an impressive lineup of dishes while they're rocking to live music by Rockaway Bitch, an all-female Ramones cover band, and The Fat City Rockers. A few of the dishes planned -- of course to sample wi…

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by K Reakes
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Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill
Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill SOMERS, N.Y. -- Kids of all ages will enjoy a public holiday model train display among highlights during the Holidays on the Hill event weekends through Dec. 18 at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers. “Get into the spirit of the season at Lasdon, which will be transformed into a magical destination with festive lights, seasonal music, hayrides and a grand model train setup where engines pull their cars through a landscape that includes replicas of familiar Westchester towns and landmarks,” said County Executive Rob Astorino said.  “Santa, of course, will make special visi…

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by Donna Christopher
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White Plains' Nine-Day WinterFest Blasts Into Downtown White Plains' Nine-Day WinterFest Blasts Into Downtown
White Plains' Nine-Day WinterFest Blasts Into Downtown WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains' second annual WinterFest is to kickoff Saturday on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street, according to organizers. The weeklong event, which is open daily from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., aims to provide a "special shopping experience" and a bit of holiday cheer to city residents and others who attend, according to organizers, who said the event is to run through Sunday, Dec. 18. "Unique" holiday gifts and crafts from a number of vendors will be available at the event along with food and live music, organizers said. For more infor…

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by James O'Rourke
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Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse
Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse YONKERS, N.Y. -- In order to sit through a 14-hour seven movie marathon of the Rocky movies, you'd need the eye of the tiger. Almost 200 people were willing to go the distance at Alamo Drafthouse's celebration of 40 years of "Rocky" Saturday.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a down on his luck fighter in Philadelphia, who unexpectedly gets a chance to face Apollo Creed for the heavyweight title. A longshot, Rocky has one goal: to go the distance. The film won Best Picture in 1976. The rest of the films follow Rocky on his Cinderella journey from the bott…

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by Sam Barron
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Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club Kicks Off Christmas Tree Sale Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club Kicks Off Christmas Tree Sale
Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club Kicks Off Christmas Tree Sale BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. – The Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club has opened its Rotary Christmas Tree Sale and, offering Fraser Firs, Balsams and wreaths at "the best prices in town." The sale, which is taking place at Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Haines Road, is to run on weekends through Dec. 23, according to organizers. Trees and wreaths can be purchased from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays, and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, according to organizers. Money raised during the sale will be donated to the Community Center of Northern Westchester, multiple scholarship funds and other c…

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by James O'Rourke
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Come To Mount Kisco For Tree Lighting, Carols Come To Mount Kisco For Tree Lighting, Carols
Come To Mount Kisco For Tree Lighting, Carols MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco will be offering holiday celebrations in downtown on Friday night, which will culminate in the village's annual Christmas tree lighting. The event is co-sponsored by the village's Recreation Commission, the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce and the Mount Kisco Public Library. It will take place in the plaza that is between village hall and the library building. Festivities are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m., with crafts at the library. A reading of "The Night Before Christmas" will be held at 5:30 p.m., while carols and the tree lighting will take p…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon
Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon YONKERS, N.Y. -- To sit all through seven Rocky movies, you're going to need the eye of the tiger and be ready to fly high now. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic boxing franchise, the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers is screening all seven Rocky movies on Dec. 3, starting at 11 a.m. Six of the movies, including "Creed" will be screened in 35 mm. There will be food specials, giveaways and other surprises. The first 100 audience members in the door will get an exclusive screen printed poster made just for the event.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)…

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by Sam Barron
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Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday
Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The 12th-annual Bedford Turkey Trot, a mainstay race in Bedford Village, will be held on Saturday morning. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. on Court Road, which is in front of Bedford Village Elementary school. It will end at Bedford Village Memorial Park.  The race is 3.1 miles, which means that it is a 5K. Registration is scheduled to take place at the park at 7:45 a.m., with a check-in deadline of 8:30 a.m. for all runners. This year's Turkey Trot reports having 475 entires.

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by Tom Auchterlonie