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Second Annual Kisco 5K Road Race Set For September MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After a successful inaugural year, the Second Annual Kisco 5K Road Race will take place at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at Kirby Plaza. More than 300 participants registered for last year's 5K. Sponsors included Northern Westchester Hospital, Saw Mill Club, MTK Tavern, Little Crepe Street, Little Kabab Station, Fox Lane Youth Lacrosse, Tommie Copper and CrossFit Mount Kisco. For more information, contact kisco5K@gmail.com.

by Frank Mojica

08/17/2015

Events

What's So Funny? It's National Tell A Joke Day, White Plains Whether you like them observational or sarcastic, or in the form of a pun or preceded by a "knock-knock," Aug. 16 is the day for joke sharing and appreciation. But seriously, folks, today is National Tell a Joke Day. According to cute-calendar.com, jokes have been a part of human culture since at least 1900 B.C. Also, the earliest known joke in the world is believed to be about none other than that universal phenomenon of flatulence. So, why did the chicken cross the road?

by Frank Mojica

08/16/2015

Events

'Birdman,' 'Whiplash' Next Up At Yonkers' Ridge Hill Summer Film Series YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Rooftop Films Summer Series at Ridge Hill will present free screenings of "Birdman" on Aug. 19 and "Whiplash" on Aug. 27. Each screening will begin at sunset in the parking lot behind REI overlooking Sprain Ridge Park. Pre-film entertainment such as live music, popcorn from Whole Foods Market, beer tastings by Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, empanadas from Havana Central and an artist demonstration from Muse Paintbar. starts at 7 p.m. Seating is limited and available on a first come first served basis, so attendees are encouraged to bring chairs.

by Frank Mojica

08/15/2015

Events

Al B. Sure Performs In Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- R&B singer and Mount Vernon native Al B. Sure will headline the Arts on Third Festival. Born Albert Joseph Brown III, Al B. Sure was selected by Quincy Jones as the first winner of the "Sony Innovators Talent Search" and has been nominated for three Grammy awards. His debut album "In Effect Mode" sold more than two million copies, and he is credited for introducing artists such as Jodeci, Faith Evans and Usher to the world as a writer and producer. Arts on Third takes place across six blocks on Third Street in Mount Vernon on Sept. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. The free f…

by Frank Mojica

08/15/2015

Events

South Salem's St. John's Episcopal Biathlon Benefits Three Groups SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- St. John's Episcopal Parish will host the 5th Annual South Salem Church Tavern Biathlon on Sept. 7, at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the Labor Day biathlon will benefit charities such as The Wounded Warrior Project, The Carpenter's Kids Program and Community Center of Northern Westchester. The biathlon features a 7 mile bike race and 4 mile run. Participants can choose either or both. Advance online registration is $35 individually or $50 as a two person relay team for the biathlon. The run or walk only division is $20 online. For more information or to register online, c…

by Frank Mojica

08/15/2015

Events

Open Door Celebrates National Health Center Week OSSINING, N.Y. -- Open Door Family Medical Center celebrated National Health Center Week on Aug. 11 with Zumba and T'ai Chi demonstrations. After a welcome by Andrea Ruggiero, Open Door's director of Care Coordination and Wellness Initiatives, guests participated in Zumba and T'ai Chi demonstrations representing classes offered by the center's Wellness Program. Guests included patients, friends, New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and representatives from the offices of New York State Sen. David Carlucci and U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey. The Wellness Centers in Ossining and Port Chester of…

by Frank Mojica

08/15/2015

Events

New Rochelle Library To Host Summer Reading Game Awards Parties NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Public Library will host end-of-summer awards parties for pre-schoolers and those entering kindergarten at 1 p.m. Tuesday and for children entering grades 1-5 at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The parties are open to children who completed the library's Summer Reading Game. Children's performer Kurt Gallagher will provide entertainment Tuesday while Wednesday's event will feature David Engel's Pirate School variety show. The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will perform at 4 p.m. Aug. 22 at the library in the Ossie Davis Theater. Students enrolled in the library…

by Frank Mojica

08/15/2015

Events

Explore European Art History At Pound Ridge Library Talk POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library will host a History of European Art DVD college-level seminar on Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 3 through Nov. 19 with moderator Lawrence Brottmann and DVD lectures by professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Institution. Enrollment is limited, and registration is required by calling the library at (914)-764-5085. The course is the 14th in The Teaching Company's Great Courses series of college-level audio and video courses.

by Frank Mojica

08/15/2015

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Police Searching For Group On Bikes Who Mugged 50-Year-Old Man BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Bridgeport police are seeking assistance in finding the group of men on bikes who attacked and robbed a 50-year-old man early Wednesday, sending him to the hospital for treatment of injuries. The mugging took place near the intersection of Pembroke and Jane streets at 1:57 a.m. Aug. 12. The victim told police he was struck in the head by four to five black males on bicycles who came up from behind him. The suspects took $700 in cash and a black and silver bag with credit cards, speakers, a cellphone and an ID, police. The victim, who was punched by his attack…

by Frank Mojica

08/14/2015

News

Chance Of 'Godzilla' El Niño Is Near Certainty In Latest Forecast WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- There is a greater than 90 percent chance that a strong El Niño will take hold of the Northern Hemisphere in the late fall and winter, according to a new forecast released Thursday by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Further, the NOAA reports an 85 percent chance it will last into early spring. Some forecasters have said the El Niño could produce the worst storms parts of the West Coast have seen in decades. For this area, the El Niño would lead to above-average temperatures and fewer winter storms than is normal. As reported on Daily Voi…

by Frank Mojica

08/14/2015

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