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…
Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Lights Up For The Holidays Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Lights Up For The Holidays
Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Lights Up For The Holidays SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- The holiday season kicked off in Sleepy Hollow Saturday. The 1883 Lighthouse held its first ever holiday lighting, featuring the Heartfelt Quartet performing holiday carols, hot chocolate, cider and cookies from Los Andes Bakery and of course, an appearance by Santa. Attendees also donated toys to Open Door Medical Center and the RSHM Life Center of Sleepy Hollow.
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…
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…
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)…
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.
'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' 'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol'
'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' Star power is coming to find the next great Westchester singer, as PMT Productions announced former "American Idol" contestant and Tony-nominated actor Constantine Maroulis as its final judge for the 10th "Westchester Teen Idol" contest. The contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26  at The Irvington Town Hall Theater. Maroulis joins Broadway's Angela Decicco, known for her performances in "Les Miserables" and "Evita" along with Dan Montez, the artistic director of Taconic Opera. Maroulis recently released the singles, "Here I Come…
Annual Holiday Shopping Boutique Benefits Ossining PTA Annual Holiday Shopping Boutique Benefits Ossining PTA
Annual Holiday Shopping Boutique Benefits Ossining PTA OSSINING, N.Y. – Vendors, singers and those who just like donating to a worthy cause are expected to come together at the end of November to raise money for the Ossining Upper Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. The PTA has scheduled a Holiday Shopping Boutique from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Mike Risko Music, 144-146 Croton Ave., according to event organizers. "(The Ossining Upper Elementary PTA) is very excited about this event,” said Christine Consiglo, PTA president. “It's a fun way to get the whole community involved and supporting our programs.” Consiglo said a portio…
Opponents Of U.S. Coast Guard's Anchorage Plan To Hold Event In Garrison Opponents Of U.S. Coast Guard's Anchorage Plan To Hold Event In Garrison
Opponents Of U.S. Coast Guard's Anchorage Plan To Hold Event In Garrison GARRISON, N.Y. – The Philipstown Democrats will be holding an event this month to voice their disagreement with a U.S. Coast Guard proposal that would establish new anchorage grounds for barges in the Hudson River, according to group organizers. The Parking Lot-On-Hudson event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. Philip’s Church, according to organizers. Scheduled speakers include Paul Gallay, president of Hudson Riverkeeper, Jason Baker, a representative of Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, and Erin Doran, a staff attorney with Riverkeeper. The free event is open to the public, acco…
Pets Get Dressed Up At Ossining Howloween Pet Parade Pets Get Dressed Up At Ossining Howloween Pet Parade
Pets Get Dressed Up At Ossining Howloween Pet Parade OSSINING, N.Y. -- In Ossining, everyone loves to wear a costume on Halloween, even the family dog. The Ossining Chamber of Commerce held its 2nd annual Howloween Pet Parade on Saturday. Pets and their owners, both in costume, walked from the Ossining Elks Club to Mike Risko Music. The event featured activities for kids and pets along with live music. The grand prize was awarded to Mindee the cockapoo, dressed up as a cowgirl, for best costume. While the event featured mostly dogs, a guinea pig and a cat also joined in on the fun. 
Hudson Valley Celebrates Halloween With Killer Costumes Hudson Valley Celebrates Halloween With Killer Costumes
Hudson Valley Celebrates Halloween With Killer Costumes It was quite the spooky day in the Hudson Valley Monday as Halloween saw the streets filled with ghosts, vampires, monsters and demons. Helping to keep the peace in Elmsford was Batman, who showed up at the school's Halloween Parade looking suspiciously like Superintendent Joseph Ricca. The superintendent promised students from  Alice E. Grady Elementary School and the Carl L. Dixson Primary School that he would march in costume if they managed to collect 200 cans of food for the local pantry, part of the district’s “Scare Away Hunger” campaign. The idea for the initiative came from parent…
Tarrytown Celebrates Halloween With Annual Parade Tarrytown Celebrates Halloween With Annual Parade
Tarrytown Celebrates Halloween With Annual Parade TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- One of Westchester's most spookiest villages celebrated Halloween in style Saturday. Thousands came out for Tarrytown's annual parade which featured more than 25 floats, stilt walkers, a magician, dancers and marching bands participating. The famed Headless Horseman even made an appearance. "The parade grows larger every year,"  said Joe Arduino, Tarrytown Recreation Department Administrator. “Participants come from the Bronx, Queens and New Jersey. It is a lot of fun." Were you at the parade? Please send photos to sbarron@dailyvoice.com