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Best Of Westchester Highlights Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – This year, Westchester Magazine's "Best of Westchester" list ranked 14 Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow businesses, and three of the winners won in multiple categories. Nominated businesses: Bagel Emporium: best bagels, best donuts The Huddle: rare beer offerings Santorini: traditional Greek dessert Lighthouse Ice Cream Kompany: best gelato Lefteris Gyro: best Greek restaurant Mint Premium Foods: best mint tea Twisted Oak: best duck lasagna Sweet Grass Grill: best vegetarian dishes Gallery at Lyndhurst: best reborn art experience Set Back In: best dive …

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

Police & Fire

Two Charged With Marijuana Possession After Yorktown Traffic Stop YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – A North Salem man and a Port Chester woman were arrested Saturday after a traffic stop on Route 35, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Kevin A. Valenzuela, 26, and Candace T. Culbreath, 29, were stopped at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for an alleged broken tail light. Further investigation revealed that Valenzuela was allegedly in possession of 2.1 ounces of marijuana, and Culbreath was allegedly in possession of 3 grams of marijuana. Valenzuela was charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the fourth degree, a broken tail light and failure to noti…

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

Weather

Storms, Heavy Rain Move Into Greenburgh WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Westchester County will see additional showers and thunderstorms Wednesday that may lead to heavy rain and poor drainage, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely Wednesday afternoon. Chance of rain is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of between a half and three quarters of an inch are possible. The afternoon will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81.

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

News

Westchester Auto Dealer Will Pay $32K For Deceptive Ads WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Hyundai of White Plains will pay $32,500 in penalties and other costs to New York State for deceptive advertising after an investigation by the attorney general’s office found that the car dealer used misleading advertising practices in its print and online ads, according to Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman’s office. Among its deceptive practices, the dealership promoted sale and lease prices that included discounts or rebates that were not available to most customers, which did not represent the actual sale or lease prices. Hyundai of White Plains regularly ad…

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

Weather

Storms, Heavy Rain Move Into Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Fairfield County will see additional showers and thunderstorms Wednesday that may lead to heavy rain and poor drainage, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely Wednesday afternoon. Chance of rain is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of between a half and three quarters of an inch are possible. The afternoon will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81.

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

Weather

Storms, Heavy Rain Move Into Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Putnam County will see additional showers and thunderstorms Wednesday that may lead to heavy rain and poor drainage, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely Wednesday afternoon. Chance of rain is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of between a half and three quarters of an inch are possible. The afternoon will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81.

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

Events

Learn To Draw Manga At Field Library In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – The Field Library is hosting a workshop for teens and tweens who want to learn how to draw comic books and Japanese manga Tuesday, July 14 from 3:30-5 p.m. The free workshop for middle and high school ages is presented by local artist Jasmine Johnson, in partner with The Field Library’s Anime Manga Club. Participants will earn how to make a comic book or manga from start to finish, including developing a storyline, boxing on the page, dialogue and more. All supplies are included free of charge. The Field Library is located at 4 Nelson Ave, Peekskill.

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

Events

Blood Drive Coming To North Salem Library NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – A New York Blood Center blood drive will be held at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library Monday, July 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Click here to choose an available timeslot. The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is located at 276 Titicus Road, North Salem.

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

News

Woman Hit By County Truck Picking Up Trash In Kensico Dam Plaza VALHALLA, N.Y. – A woman was hit by a Westchester County Parks department pickup truck Saturday at Kensico Dam Plaza, reports lohud. The woman, 44, was sitting in a chair at around 4:38 p.m. when the truck, that was picking up trash, hit her chair, according to the report. Click here to read the full story.

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

Schools

Todd Elementary School Unveils Mural At Art, Music Festival BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. – Todd Elementary School unveiled its new mural at its annual art and music festival held May 27. Each student in the elementary school contributed to the yearlong project unveiled at the festival, which showcased some of the work students completed during the 2014-2015 school year. The mural was unveiled in the hallway, with each tile representing the school’s “Habits of Mind” themes, including stewardship, peace, sustainability and the Golden Rule of Todd School. “The kids worked very hard on [the tiles], and I think they came out phenomenal,” said Briarcliff Manor Bo…

by Nicole Briggs

07/14/2015

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