TaSH Weekly Newsletter: It’s Mezz’agosto at The TaSH!
One of our Italian grandmothers used to say summer is over on August 15 – mezz’agosto. For Rose, it was a statement of the obvious. To us, it was flat-out wrong. The beach was still open. School didn’t...
View ArticleRivertowns Chamber Women’s Virtual Social August 20
Rivertowns Chamber Women’s Social – Virtual Edition REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK Thursday, August 20th 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FREE to Members and Non-Members! In case you haven’t already...
View ArticleHearts and Homes for Refugees Summer 2020 Newsletter
Dear friends and supporters,2020 has not been an easy year so far, but in these hard times, I feel lifted up by all the ways people have stepped up. Thanks to the help of over 240 donors and dozens of...
View ArticleFrank C. Dotolo, 72
Born and raised in Irvington, Frank C. Dotolo died in Sebastian, FL on May 6. He had retired and was living in Vero Beach, FL at the time of his death. Born on July 26, 1948 to Frank and Marie Dotolo...
View ArticleSpreading the “spirit of play” This Summer
By Annie Rubinson– With summer camps closed due to COVID-19, the leaders and volunteers of Alexandra’s Playground have been working to provide local children with opportunities to remain active and...
View ArticleFood for Thought: Summer’s Bounty at Its Best in August
By Linda Viertel– Farmers markets are overflowing with summer’s bounty in mid-August: fresh corn, sweet cherry tomatoes, heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes, eggplant, crunchy lettuces, bright tasty fruits...
View ArticleNew York Fines Con Ed for Poor Response to 2018 Storms
By Robert Kimmel– Con Edison, under fire for its response to this month’s hurricane Isaias from state, county and local officials, has gotten another heavy whack; a total of $10.75 million in fines...
View ArticleYappy Hour
Tarrytown House Estate will host a special event for dogs and their human companions, a Yappy Hour. Taking place on Saturday, August 22 (rain date is Sunday, Aug 23), from 4-6PM. Entry will cost...
View ArticleCounty to Provide Grants to Support Food-Insecure Families and Local Restaurants
By Barrett Seaman— As stores and restaurants gradually open up, there are still families struggling to put food on their tables. Now Westchester County is providing $600,000 in grants they are prepared...
View ArticleGyms, Fitness Centers to Open Beginning August 24
By Barrett Seaman— It’s been a long time waiting for fitness buffs to get back into their local gyms or yoga and pilates studios. The close quarters, sweating and heavy breathing inherent in physical...
View ArticleCounty Offers Free Vaccines to Uninsured Children
The Westchester County Department of Health reminds parents and guardians that now is the time to schedule a visit with their child’s healthcare provider and make sure they are up to date on the...
View ArticleCounty Task Force on the Election Issues its Report
By Barrett Seaman— After hours of Zoom-conducted hearings with witnesses ranging from the two County Election Commissioners to political activists and voting experts, the Legislative Task Force formed...
View ArticleJazz Forum @ Home vol. 23: Bob James Live!
We’re live with Jazz Forum @ Home including weekly free-of-charge Facebook Live Streaming series from artists’ homes on THURSDAYS at 7 pm EDT presented by Montefiore Health System. This Thursday,...
View ArticleTaSH Weekly Newsletter: What NOT to Cook This Week…
The New York Times offers a food-focused newsletter to subscribers called “What to Cook This Week.” It’s loaded with great inspiration for recipes, tips and musings from food editor Sam Sifton. We want...
View ArticleCuomo Dials Up Threats to Utilities
By Barrett Seaman— The New York Department of Public Service (DPS), the state body that regulates utilities, has informed power providers throughout the state, including Con Ed, that they have...
View ArticleCon Ed Storm Aftermath: And the Beating Goes On
By Barrett Seaman— Westchester County Executive George Latimer was one of the witnesses testifying before a joint Senate/Assembly public hearing on the performance of utilities in the wake of Hurricane...
View ArticlePost Office Demonstrations Around Westchester Scheduled for Saturday
Democratic activists have organized protests in front of 14 branches of the U. S. Post Office up and down the Hudson Valley on Saturday, Aug. 22. The closest demonstration to the rivertowns is in front...
View ArticleDespite Uptick in Sleepy Hollow, State and County COVID Numbers Remain Positive
New York State as a whole continues its string of low reported infection rates, which have now remained below one percent for 14 straight days. Hospitalizations are under 500 for the first time since...
View ArticleWARNER LIBRARY: Children’s Room – Aug 21
Children’s Room News & Notes – Vol. 19 Upcoming programs: CLICK HERE All the best – Your friends @ Warner Children’s Room The post WARNER LIBRARY: Children’s Room – Aug 21 appeared first on The...
View ArticleRotary Duck Derby Goes On Without The Usual Crowd
By Robert Kimmel – The familiar crowd of spectators was absent but the annual Duck Derby, presented by the Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns, took place as hundreds of the small rubber ducks flowed down...
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