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Stray Cat Found in Mahopac Has Rabies
A stray cat found in the vicinity of Ernest Lane and Barrett Hill Road in Mahopac tested positive for the rabies virus over the weekend of May 5. Any person who may have been in contact with a stray cat in this area between April 30 and May 4, 2012 is advised to call the [...]
The Kensington, an Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence, Announces Affiliation with Maple Medical to Provide On-Site Care for Residents
The Kensington, a new enhanced assisted living and memory care residence in downtown White Plains, has announced its affiliation with Maple Medical LLP of White Plains to provide on-site physician services for its residents. Maple Medical is a full service medical practice of 19 board-certified physicians with specialties in internal medicine, pulmonary care, critical [...]
Amy Kane joins Prudential Douglas Elliman
Prudential Douglas Elliman is pleased to announce that Amy Kane has joined the firm as Vice President, Director of Sales, TriBeCa Gallery/90 Hudson and Vice President, Director of Business Development, Westchester. Kane will work both in Manhattan and Westchester, helping the firm to continue its expansion in the New York suburban marketplace, as well as [...]
Business of the Week – What A Bagel Café
For Ron Presser co-owner of What A Bagel Café at 476 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, the name of his bagel shop should include an exclamation point to emphasize the importance of the recipe that makes his bagels possibly the best tasting in New York State. When Ron and his brother David decided they wanted [...]
Walmart Envisions Supercenter Across from Cortlandt Town Center
By Rick Pezzullo Walmart has been one of the most successful stores at the Cortlandt Town Center, but store officials say they’re looking for bigger and better things. “It’s been a great location for us,” said Edward Premo, an attorney for Walmart. “We like ownership. Having ownership of a store is important to us. We [...]
Steffi Nossen Dance Kicks Off 75th Anniversary With Community and Benefit Concerts March 29 – 31st
The Steffi Nossen School of Dance will kick off its 75th year teaching dance in Westchester with a Benefit Concert featuring advanced students of the School at the Purchase College Performing Arts Center on Saturday March 31st. Performance time is 8:00 pm, preceded by a 6:30 pm Silent Auction and cocktail reception. The event will [...]
Buyer Found for Armonk’s Ehrman Pool; Set to Open for Season
A private buyer has been found for the financially strapped Anita Louise Ehrman Pool in Armonk but questions arose last week about whether North Castle officials could have been more transparent. Terms of the sale to the North Castle Pool and Tennis Club LLC, which will own and operate the aquatic facility and 11.6-acre parcel, [...]
Johnson Jumping Past The Competition During Indoor Track and Field Season
Another week has gone by in the indoor winter track and field season and White Plains junior Thomas Johnson continues to show why he is one of most successful and talented athletes in the state of New York. On Sunday at the Section I Class A Championships at The Armory Track and Field Center in [...]
Chamberlain Estate to File Wrongful Death Suit Against White Plains Public Safety
“It is very clear White Plains Police killed my father,” Kenneth Chamberlain, Jr. told reporters at a press conference this afternoon outside the Westchester County Court House in White Plains. “[The use of] disparaging and racial comments tells me that there were no reasonable officers on the scene during the time of this incident. This [...]
“Aligning Needs with Opportunities” — Food and Beverage Industry Poised for Growth in Westchester and Beyond
A lot can be said for enthusiasm, hard work and determination, but for organizations to reach their true potential, there is a strong need for coordinated leadership. That’s often not an issue when we’re talking about a single company, but what about for a group of businesses or an entire sector, such as the food [...]
Former Knick and NBA Head Coach Scott Brooks Visits the Lady Tigers Practice
This past Thursday the White Plains Lady Tigers had a very special visitor watching them practice. It was Scott Brooks, current head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder and former NBA player. Brooks had an 11-year playing career in the NBA including a stint with the Knicks. Lady Tigers head coach Sue Adams explains how [...]
Indoor Track and Field Athletes Deserve Your Attention
By Peter Gerken Being a high school runner you don’t get the benefits that most of the other sports in high school. The most popular sports are most certainly going to be football, soccer, basketball, baseball and lacrosse. All of these sports usually have home games on the school’s campus at the very least. In [...]
Arnold Clinton, Assistant White Plains Athletic Director, Passes Away
This past Friday Arnold Clinton, the assistant athletic director at White Plains High School, passed away after a short illness. His son Adrian Clinton, who is currently a senior at his father’s alma mater, survives Clinton, a 1980 graduate of White Plains High School. Clinton was a very skilled athlete during his high school years [...]
Rocky Horror Returns to WPPAC Stage
By Allison Jasne It may very well be the Time Warp, because the Rocky Horror Show is back at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. Somebody should probably mention at some point that this show is rather on the raunchy side and parental discretion is advised. Just because I know there will be that one [...]
Examiner Media is Accepting Intern Applications
Examiner Media is currently accepting applicants for the spring and summer sessions of its internship program. It is an incredible opportunity for college or high school students interested in journalism, photography, graphic design, web production and social media, marketing or video editing. An internship with Examiner Media would be a flexible opportunity that would give [...]
A Met Fan’s Pledge: My Daughter the Yankee Fan
My receding hairline, a grin somewhere between sarcastic and endearing, and perhaps above all else, loyalty. On a long list of things I can thank my father for, these are just a few. Loyalty is a polarizing character trait and has been since day one, literally. It has made men, ruined others and in some [...]
The Disappearance of Anonymous Comments Will Benefit Responsible Businesses & Individuals
There has been a great deal of talk lately about the value — and potential problems — of anonymous online comments. So much so, that in the past month alone we’ve seen major changes implemented at both the NYTimes.com and on The Journal News’ online website, Lohud.com. Feedback and engagement are highly sought-after components in [...]
Are You Getting a Return on Your Social Media Investment?
Was 2011 finally the year that you started seeing a return on your investment of time and money in social media? If the answer is no, fear not — you are not alone, and there is more hope than you know. There are still many businesses and organizations in Westchester that are not seeing positive [...]
Chappaqua Therapist Uses Art, Yoga to Help Others Overcome Eating Disorders
As a psychotherapist and certified eating disorder specialist for more than 20 years, Susan Schrott has counseled clients who have sought help for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other problems that can ruin their lives. What sets Schrott apart from some of her colleagues is the integration of her other skills and interests to assist [...]
Avoiding Medical Errors 101 …
Most of you are quite familiar with the rather astounding facts regarding medical errors. There are many reasons why medical errors occur in healthcare. There are errors in omission, there are errors because of poor communication, there is the ever present risk of human error and perhaps the ever increasing stress on physicians to see [...]
Westchester Happenings: Tuesday, Dec. 13 and Wednesday, Dec. 14
Tuesday, Dec. 13 Katonah Village Library Health Film Series: “The Medicated Child.” The final installment of this series of documentaries. This film explores the effects of medication on children. Followed by a discussion. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 914-232-3508 or go the Library’s website www.katonahlibrary.org. Tuesdays at Dorry’s: Ariel [...]
Westchester Happenings: Friday, Dec. 9
“Cats.” A production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains. 8 p.m. $40. Children (through high school age): $30. Also Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18 and 28-30 at 2 p.m. Dec. 28-30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Info and [...]
Westchester Happenings: Thursday, Dec. 8
Gateway Center Film Series: “The Visitor.” The story of widowed professor Walter Vale finds an immigrant couple squatting in his Manhattan apartment and becomes wrapped up in their lives. Westchester Community College‘s Gateway Center, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. 11:15 a.m. Free. Info: 914-606-6716. Memoir Writing Class. Sessions are devoted to sharing personal stories and are [...]
Westchester Happenings: Wednesday, Dec. 7
“Overlooked Orson Welles” Film Series: “F for Fake.” (Vérités et mensonges) The final screening in a series of lesser-known Orson Welles films. Ossining Public Library’s Budarz Theater, 53 Croton Ave., Ossining. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 914-941-2416. Kids Open Mic: A series of events are being held this week at 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar, [...]
Westchester Happenings: Tuesday, Dec. 6
Meditation Sessions. To improve health and harmony of mind, body and spirit, reduce stress, calm the mind and help maintain a positive outlook. Northern Westchester Hospital’s Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, 400 E. Main St., Mount Kisco. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Meets every Tuesday. Registration required. Info and registration: 914-242-8168. Be Your Own Superhero/Heroine. [...]
Westchester Happenings: Sunday, Dec. 4
Sunday, Dec. 4 Christmas Concert: A Christmas concert featuring a 30-voice choir, a 15-piece orchestra and hand bells will be held at 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown. The suggested donation is $10. A light reception will follow the concert. Info: 914-245-5737. Israeli Defense Forces: A group of 15 Israeli Defense [...]
Variano Leads White Plains Past Stepinac on the Ice
By Steven Corvino Two days after Stepinac’s 38-14 victory over White Plains in the annual Turkey Bowl football game, the Tigers gained some redemption by scorching the Crusaders 7-3 at the Ebersole Ice Rink in the second round of the White Plains Invitational Tournament. And the Tigers have Paul Variano to thank, after the senior [...]
Teaching Kids to Give Back in Westchester This Holiday Season
The holidays are not all about decorating the house and buying and receiving gifts. They are also about giving back to the community. There are so many ways I can think of to give back right here in Westchester. Some of these don’t even cost money, and you will give your children the best gift [...]
Westchester Happenings: Saturday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Dec. 3 Taconic Opera Performs Verdi’s “Nabucco:” The rescheduled Oct. 29 concert. Pepsico Theatre at SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase. 7 p.m. $15 to $57. (Discounts for seniors and students. Current ticket holders can call 1-855-886-7372 regarding their options. Those interested in buying tickets can call 1-855-886-7372 or e-mail taconicopera@gmail.com or visit [...]
