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Katonah Library Hosting Medical-Marijuana Talk Katonah Library Hosting Medical-Marijuana Talk
Katonah Library Hosting Medical-Marijuana Talk KATONAH, N.Y. -- Have questions about the state's recent legalization of medical marijuana? The Katonah Village Library announced that it will host a discussion about the new law on Saturday. "With the passage of The Compassionate Care Act by Governor Cuomo in January 2016, treatment is now possible for specific medical conditions," the library announced. "This free information session will focus on the use of marijuana as a legal medical alternative, the diseases for which it is legally available, and how to travel this path." The talk will feature Dr. Lynn Parodneck, a…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Looking To Sell Your House? Katonah Real Estate Expert Shares Secrets Looking To Sell Your House? Katonah Real Estate Expert Shares Secrets
Looking To Sell Your House? Katonah Real Estate Expert Shares Secrets KATONAH, N.Y. --  Looking to sell your house and up your curb appeal? It's spring, after all, when the housing market heats up. To prepare you, Nelson Salazar from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Katonah has gathered area experts for a panel discussion entitled “Inside Out: Increasing Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home." The even will take place Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Katonah Village Library. Salazar, who was recently named among the Top 1,000 Sales Associates for the third quarter of 2016 by NRT, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the country, will be j…

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by Daily Voice
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Pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter To Perform in Bedford Pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter To Perform in Bedford
Pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter To Perform in Bedford Renowned pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter will perform the music of Mozart and Schubert in Bedford this month. The North Salem duo are making an appearance as part of the Bedford Chamber Concerts' 2016-2017 series. The concert is set for 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, at the Fellowship Room in the Parish House of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford. Tickets are $40. Their duet recitals and performances with major orchestras all over the world have piled up accolades for bringing new life to the duo piano repertoire, including neglected works and world premieres. Misha …

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by Carol Reif
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Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party
Storm Forces Croton Activists To Reschedule Ides Of Trump Party CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Local activists have been sending a blizzard of postcards expressing frustration with the folks in Washington. So it is somewhat ironic that the impending snowstorm has – temporarily – put a halt to their efforts. Soli Anne Pierce, of Cortlandt Manor, Susannah Johnston, and other organizers have been hosting "Postcard Tuesdays" at The Black Cow in Croton; other events take place on Tuesday at Green Growler, a craft beer store; and Tangine, a French bistro. At Black Cow, pens, postage, mailing labels, talking points, and, of course, plenty of caffeine are …

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by Carol Reif
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Ty Sells Speaking To Parents At Fox Lane Middle School Ty Sells Speaking To Parents At Fox Lane Middle School
Ty Sells Speaking To Parents At Fox Lane Middle School BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Central Family U announced that it is presenting a talk by speaker Ty Sells. The talk, which is called "Creating Connections That Count" is open to middle school and high school parents. It will take place on March 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox Lane Middle School. "Don’t miss this event and join Ty for a fun, interactive, one-of-a-kind presentation; his insights about teens give him a unique perspective to help parents learn practical and proven ways to connect with their teens in a positive and powerful way," Bedford Central Family U states…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More 'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More
'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More MAMARONECK, N.Y. --  Want to hear about the Oscar debacle calling "La La Land" best film when the real winner was "Moonlight," but also hear about the journey from Westchester to Hollywood?  Head to Mamaroneck on Wednesday, March 8 when "La La Land" Producer Fred Berger will speak about his journey, much of which he credits to his days at Mamaroneck High School (MHS) and to his love for a community that elevates the arts. “I didn’t realize at the time how formative my high school years were and how vital they would be in defining my life and career,” said Berge…

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by Carol Reif
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Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester County officials were on hand -- along with a host of Hudson Valley chefs, farmers and purveyors -- on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to kick off 2017 Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW). The event, now in its 11th year, took place at Half Moon Restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. More than 200 restaurants are participating in the special three-course prix fixe promotion ($22.95 lunch; $32.95 dinner) which runs from Monday, March 6 to  Sunday, March 19. Go HERE for a complete list. HVRW is produced by The Valley Table magazine and made possible with t…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Former Fox Lane Student Who Went To Jail Will Speak At Drug-Abuse Forum Former Fox Lane Student Who Went To Jail Will Speak At Drug-Abuse Forum
Former Fox Lane Student Who Went To Jail Will Speak At Drug-Abuse Forum BEDFORD, N.Y. -- A former Fox Lane High School student who served time in jail over a car crash that killed his friend will speak at a forum for community members on teenage substance abuse. The former student, Ralph Tarchine III, started doing drugs and alcohol in ninth grade and got into the car wreck during his senior year while driving under the influence, according to an information flyer for the forum. "He went to jail and is now openly and truthfully talking about his experience and the impact that teen drug and alcohol use had on his life," the flyer states. "He hopes…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi
Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices, a chorus made up of 37 residents from Westchester and Fairfield counties, announced that it will be holding a baroque music concert on Saturday. The chorus will perform renditions of music from artists such as Bach and Vivaldi. The concert is scheduled to take place at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, which is in downtown Bedford Village, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $25, or $20 for senior citizens. Charis offers people the chance to purchase tickets on its website or at the door.

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Mount Kisco Library Starting March With Lion Masks Mount Kisco Library Starting March With Lion Masks
Mount Kisco Library Starting March With Lion Masks MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- To mark the turn of a month, and as a play on the expression "March comes in like a lion," the Mount Kisco Public Library announced that it will hold a workshop for kids to make their own lion masks. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is geared towards kids from kindergarten to second grade. "Make lion masks so that we too can roar like the early March winds," the library stated in its announcement.  Details on the workshop can be found here.

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library
Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk resident Dave Barry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be making an appearance at the North Castle Public Library on Thursday, April 6. The library, which announced Barry's upcoming visit, noted his local ties. "Enjoy the wit and the wisdom of Armonk's very own Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and author of more than thirty books, as he returns to his home town, bringing us a memorable & entertaining evening." The library says that Barry's visit will serve as a fundraiser for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, which is also celebrating its 1…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Pianist Jeffrey Biegel To Play In South Salem Pianist Jeffrey Biegel To Play In South Salem
Pianist Jeffrey Biegel To Play In South Salem SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Pianist Jeffrey Biegel is set to perform at the South Salem Presbyterian Church for The Sanctuary Series, which is a local musical events group. Biegel's performance is scheduled for Sunday, March 5 at 4 p.m. The pianist has performed at a range of venues over the years, from Carnegie Hall to Brown University, according to video clips from his YouTube page. Biegel's upcoming performance is called "Bach to Blue." Aside from a piece by Bach, Biegel is also scheduled to perform works by Mozart, Gershwin, Chopin and Rachmaninov. More information on the concert s…

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by Tom Auchterlonie