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Holiday Cheer Fundraiser For Fordham University Radio Attracts Thousands Holiday Cheer Fundraiser For Fordham University Radio Attracts Thousands
Holiday Cheer Fundraiser For Fordham University Radio Attracts Thousands WFUV's 12th annual fundraising concert not only put thousands of loyal listeners into the holiday mood, but it raised money for the popular non-profit radio station at Fordham University. Since its inception in 2005, "Holiday Cheer for FUV" has doubled as a celebration of music and an annual fête thanking the station's enthusiastic fans, according to concert organizers. The sold-out throng at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre on Nov. 30 was headlined by Amos Lee and Friends, but was spiced up with a variety of surprise singing guests The Holiday Cheer concert will be replayed the week b…

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by Jon Craig
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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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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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Harrison Mayor Announces Lighting Ceremony, Says Happy Thanksgiving Harrison Mayor Announces Lighting Ceremony, Says Happy Thanksgiving
Harrison Mayor Announces Lighting Ceremony, Says Happy Thanksgiving HARRISON, N.Y. – The following is a weekly column by Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont: The holidays are a magical time with festive occasions and memorable traditions.  This year, the town/village of Harrison is once again brightening the season with two fantastic holiday events.  Holiday Happenings/Lighting Celebration The West Harrison Neighborhood Association is holding its ninth annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.  There will be entertainment and refreshments on the Village Green. The Holiday Happening will kick off in Ma Riis Park, across from…

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by Mayor Ron Belmont
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'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…

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by Josh Mansour
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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Screens Film, Leads Forum On Sexual Assault Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Screens Film, Leads Forum On Sexual Assault
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Screens Film, Leads Forum On Sexual Assault SCARSDALE, N.Y. --  Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-88, is co-hosting a forum on the topic of sexual assault and its destructive aftermath in Scarsdale. Paulin, along with the Scarsdale High School PTA, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services and the Scarsdale Coalition on Family Violence, will sponsor a free screening and discussion of the documentary “Audrie & Daisy” on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at Scarsdale High School’s Little Theater. The film, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, is a stark and provoking examination of the aftermath of sexual assault on family…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Häagen-Dazs Will Unveil New Store In White Plains Häagen-Dazs Will Unveil New Store In White Plains
Häagen-Dazs Will Unveil New Store In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Häagen-Dazs, which is opening its newest store in Westchester this Saturday in White Plains, may be a made-up word, but the ice cream brand has churned up a real following, not only in the United States, but across the globe. In keeping with the richness of its frozen dairy product, Häagen-Dazs’s new shop is located in The Westchester, an upscale mall in the heart of the county seat. It is celebrating the shop’s grand opening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. by giving away a free scoop of ice cream to the first 500 customers. Patrons also will have the chance to win fr…

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by Carol Reif
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Mamaroneck Nonprofit Raises Funds For Pediatric Cancer At Purchase Event Mamaroneck Nonprofit Raises Funds For Pediatric Cancer At Purchase Event
Mamaroneck Nonprofit Raises Funds For Pediatric Cancer At Purchase Event PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF), the 46-year-old, Mamaroneck-based nonprofit committed to fighting pediatric cancer, raised more than $225,000 at its Rock The Cure Gala Wednesday, Nov. 2. The event, which featured legendary rock music by Unforgettable Fire, a world-renowned U2 cover band, was all about generating funds to support research, state of the art equipment/instruments and patient/parent care for doctors at the hospitals PCF supports. Held at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase,  the gala -- which attracted more than 250 attendees -- honored the memory of Pau…

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by Daily Voice
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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…

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by Sam Barron
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Grab Your Broom And Go: Westchester Spooks With Halloween Happenings Grab Your Broom And Go: Westchester Spooks With Halloween Happenings
Grab Your Broom And Go: Westchester Spooks With Halloween Happenings WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- If you haven't made your Halloween plans yet, don't worry. There's still time to attend one of the many area events going on around town. The only problem? Picking just one! Saturday, Oct. 29 The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Pelham Picture House, Pelham: What better way to celebrate Halloween then with a loving couple, a few lost monsters, and a sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania. Sing and dance through a campy, sloppy salute to horror movies and sexual liberation. Bring your sense of humor. And some toast. Wear your Rocky Horror Picture Show inspire…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M
Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter held five walks around its seven-county region over the past few weeks, starting with the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25 at White Plains High School and ending with the Putnam walk on Oct. 16 at the Putnam Office for Senior Resources in Carmel. Walks were also held in Montgomery, Pomona and on the Walkway Over the Hudson between Highland and Poughkeepsie. The events are expected to raise a record high of about $1 million to support families living with the disease and fund research seeking a cure. “I’m proud to see such gro…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Rapper DMX Performs For Yonkers Police 'Heroes' Who Saved His Life Rapper DMX Performs For Yonkers Police 'Heroes' Who Saved His Life
Rapper DMX Performs For Yonkers Police 'Heroes' Who Saved His Life YONKERS, N.Y. - Mount Vernon native DMX was back in Westchester recently to thank the Yonkers police officers who helped save his life at a local hotel parking lot earlier this year. In February, the rapper was rushed to the hospital after first responders were alerted of a man who had collapsed, wasn’t breathing and was unresponsive in the parking lot of the Ramada Inn in Yonkers. DMX was treated at the scene with Narcan - a narcotic overdose antidote used to save lives - by emergency service responders, who also gave him CPR and oxygen. He was revived after approximately 60 seconds into …

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by Zak Failla