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'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester 'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester
'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester In honor of his 100th birthday, local historical societies are looking back at President John F. Kennedy's time in Westchester, when he lived in Bronxville. "Growing Up Kennedy In Westchester: The Bronxville Years (1921-1941)" will take place at Cortlandt Town Hall Saturday at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Yorktown Historical Society, Croton Friends of History and the Van Cortlandtville Historical Society and presented by historian Anthony Czarnecki. The family lived on a 5.5 acre compound on Pondfield Road in Bronxville when the future president was 12 years old. Although…

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by Sam Barron
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Westchester Caterer Offers A Mother's Day Garden Party In North Salem Westchester Caterer Offers A Mother's Day Garden Party In North Salem
Westchester Caterer Offers A Mother's Day Garden Party In North Salem RYE, N.Y. -- Nisa Lee of Nisa Lee Events has always been about creating more than a catered affair; it's about an experience. And that mantra continues with Mother's Day where, as the official caterer for the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem, she has created a garden party complete with sake sangria, mimosa, and wine. There is still time to book for Mother's Day where brunch will take place in the tented patio overlooking the grounds. Menu highlights include Garden Vegetable Frittata, Caribbean Chicken Fresh Mango Salsa, Grilled Spring Vegetables Quinoa Kale Pesto,  …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Rye's Lee Woodruff Among Those Discussing Real Vs. Fake News At Panel Event Rye's Lee Woodruff Among Those Discussing Real Vs. Fake News At Panel Event
Rye's Lee Woodruff Among Those Discussing Real Vs. Fake News At Panel Event RYE, N.Y. – A panel of journalists and media experts will conduct a discussion on Fake News, the First Amendment and Democracy on Wednesday, May 17 at Rye Community Synagogue at 7:30 p.m. The panel’s aim is to help consumers learn how to be savvy interpreters and responsible sharers of the news stories they’re bombarded with on a daily basis and reflect on the value of a free press. Participants include: Heather Cabot, author, adjunct professor at Columbia Journalism School and former ABC News correspondent and anchor Taegan Goddard, founder of the political website, Political Wire Chris …

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'Survivor' Winner Speaking At Jewish Community Center In Harrison 'Survivor' Winner Speaking At Jewish Community Center In Harrison
'Survivor' Winner Speaking At Jewish Community Center In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Ethan Zohn is a real-life survivor. Zohn, who is speaking at the JCC Harrison on May 11 at the Jewish National Fund's Positively Israel Reception, won "Survivor: Africa" and is also a two-time cancer survivor. A former soccer player, he also runs his own charity, Grassroot Soccer, to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa. "I'm really excited to be working with the Jewish National Fund," Zohn said. "The values I learned growing up being Jewish helped me win "Survivor" and beat cancer. It helped me survive and thrive in life." Zohn has been to Is…

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Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown
Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Thousands are expected to come out to FDR Park in Yorktown Heights Saturday for the SPCA's 12th Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair. The annual event sees dogs and their owners walking through the park with the goal of raising $120,000 for the organization, which is based in Briarcliff. There will also be almost 80 vendors on hand. Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) will be cutting the official ribbon to start the walk, which will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The walkathon will feature agility dogs, dogs playing frisbee, and a dancing dog. There will als…

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The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans
The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Shop till you drop and support local refugee resettlement efforts at the same time by visiting -- and buying -- at The Ethical Culture Society of Westchester's Fair Trade & Artisan Craft Fair. The event, on Saturday, May 6, will be held at the Society's location at 7 Saxon Wood Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect unique handmade, ethically sourced, and locally produced items, including art glass, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, quilts, summer weight knits, bags, printed tees, 3D embellished greeting cards, organic bath, body, and hair products, baby items, candles, pic…

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Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29 Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29
Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A rally to protest the Trump Administration's stance on climate change is planned for Saturday, April 29 in White Plains, the same day as the People's Climate March in Washington, D.C. The event, on the 100th day of President Trump's time in office, is set for 11 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue. It is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters, WESPAC and Food & Water Watch. According to the group, President Trump has recommended a 31 percent decrease in the EPA budget, approved the Dakota Access Pipeline, invited back the banned Keystone XL…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Westchester Vendors Bring Food Trucks, Art, To Mamaroneck Street Festival Westchester Vendors Bring Food Trucks, Art, To Mamaroneck Street Festival
Westchester Vendors Bring Food Trucks, Art, To Mamaroneck Street Festival MAMARONECK, N.Y. --  Expect a variety of food trucks, local businesses, area artisans and community organizations at the Mamaroneck Food Truck & Makers Market on Sunday, April 30. The free street festival kicks off National Small Business Week, which runs from the 30th through Saturday, May 6. Among the food vendors on hand: Walter's Hot Dogs, Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream, HAPA Asian-fusion, and Boxcar Cantina. The Bott Shoppe (Mamaroneck), Artisan NR Artist Collective (New Rochelle), Yapa Artisanal Collections (White Plains), Grass & Clovers (Larchmont), Spook Bunny Deliriums’ ar…

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Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains
Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Westchester’s annual Countywide Yom HaShoah-the “Day of Remembrance,” commemorating more than 11 million victims of Nazi genocide, including six million Jews, will kick off with the sounding of a shofar and a procession of over 25 rescued Torahs now housed in Westchester area synagogues.  Larchmont resident Esther Geizhals, who survived three concentration camps, and County Executive Rob Astorino will address more than 200 children and adults at the Garden of Remembrance in White Plains, Monday, April 24 at noon.  The annual Westchester Countywide Yom HaShoah commemorati…

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Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum
Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Several groups of Westchester County activist organizations, newly energized by the political climate in Washington and at home, will host a Candidates’ Forum for Westchester County Executive Democratic candidates George Latimer, Ken Jenkins and Tom Abinanti on Sunday, April 23. Eight grassroots groups are sponsoring the event, and the forum is the movement’s first united effort toward supporting a candidate to challenge Rob Astorino for the Westchester County Executive election in November 2017. The Candidate’s Forum will begin at 4 p.m, at the Unitarian Universal…

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Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event
Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Booked Parties, a children's birthday party resource website and booking platform, will host its first pop-up shop for Booked Marketplace on Thursday, April 20 at LIFE The Place To Be in Ardsley from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Two free tickets are being offered to Daily Voice readers. Email your name and town to info@bookedparties before Tuesday, April 18. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Tuesday. The event will bring together 125 to 150 local moms; this will be a selling event for new and incoming merchants on the Booked Parties website. A percentage of the tic…

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Westchester Event Among More Than 100 Trump Tax Marches Nationally Westchester Event Among More Than 100 Trump Tax Marches Nationally
Westchester Event Among More Than 100 Trump Tax Marches Nationally A Trump Tax March in Westchester is one of more than 100 scheduled to be held nationally on Saturday, April 15. The aim of the marches is to bring attention to the fact that President Donald Trump has not released his income tax returns The Westchester march is scheduled for noon at the Lewisboro Town House in South Salem. The event, organized by TaxMarch.org, are scheduled throughout the nation, but the Lewisboro march is the only one slated for the Hudson Valley. Go HERE for details. Another march is taking place in New York City's Bryant Park at 1 p.m.  There will also be marches at t…

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by Jeanne Muchnick