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Two more Westchester restaurants are closing. Plus, news on an Italian spot's reopening
Spring has brought a rash of Westchester restaurant closures. No sooner had I reported on Rye House in Port Chester ending its 10-year run May 19 that I heard of two more: An Italian steakhouse in Pelham and a two-year-old New American eatery in White Plains. Plus there are rumblings...
See it: New Rochelle, N.Y. brings in goats to take on invasive species
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - An overgrown patch of a suburban New York park will be mostly free of invasive species soon thanks to a herd of goats. The herd of goats arrived at Ward Acres Park, giving students from the nearby Ward School much to chew over. "Do they get their water from the food or do they get their water from somewhere else?" student Tyson Philip asked. "Goats do get most of their water from the plants they're eating," Jenn Balch said. Balch is co-owner of rent-a-goat company Fat & Sassy Goats. "During the grazing season, which is March to October, the...
New Vietnamese restaurant opening May 21 in Westchester
Saigon native Lynn Lee has long wanted to open a Vietnamese restaurant that offers the kind of food she grew up eating. Fresh. Simple. Authentic. With no MSG or unnecessary preservatives. Plus something served in a fast fashion since, as the mom of two, she knows how busy families are and how hard it is to eat healthy while in a hurry. ...
Hartsdale's Pizza Domo Closes, Now Up For Sale
Pizza Domo, located in Hartsdale at 1 South Central Ave., closed its doors and put up a "for sale" sign as of Saturday, May 18. The eatery had served a wide variety of pies with plenty of toppings, including buffalo chicken, meat lovers, and the "Gran Mama's" pizza with mozzarella, garlic, basil, and parmesan.
Osprey Nest Causes Closure At Popular Rye Playland Ride
A major ride at a popular Westchester amusement park is temporarily shut down thanks to some avian visitors who decided it was a perfect site to build their home. The Gondola Wheel at Rye Playland is temporarily closed because of an active Osprey nest built on the ride, the park announced on Thursday, May 16.
$17K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At A-Mart In Mount Vernon
A top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket worth $17,666 was sold for the midday drawing on Sunday, May 19 at a Mount Vernon business, New York Lottery announced. Officials added that the ticket was bought at the A-Mart gas station at 140 West Sandford Blvd. Those looking to try their own luck...
Wendy’s 50-Nugget Bucket Only Found at One Hudson Valley Location
Fast food lovers have been going crazy looking for the Nuggs Party Pack. Luckily, a Wendy's location in the Hudson Valley is one of the few that's offering it. If you haven't already heard, Wendy's is making headlines this week after announcing the release of their latest obnoxious menu item. The Nuggs Party Pack consists of 50 all-white-meat chicken nuggets in a giant bucket. Those who dare to tackle the party pack can choose between regular or spicy nuggets and a combination of ten different sauces.
Places Locally to Enjoy Soft-Shell Crabs This Season
It’s that time of year again where soft-shell crabs are in season. Now through September, there are plenty of choices to find this seafood delicacy somewhere close to home. ANS Seafood Market, 2 William St., Elmsford and 545 Route 6, Mahopac. Soft shells are available right now. You can also enjoy them on the spot at their Mahopac restaurant. Info: 914-592-9250 (Elmsford) and 845-621-2489 (Mahopac) or visit www.ansseafood.com.
This Greenwich Compound is an Abundant Oasis
At this charming compound recently revamped by Matthew Willinger of James Doyle Design Associates, the bees and the bunnies are ‘full citizens,’ coexisting seamlessly alongside three generations of a family within a garden lush with flowers, vegetables and clover, and one absolutely free of pesticides. ‘Full citizens’ is my friend’s term for his partner’s cats, who jump up on the table at dinnertime and generally just do as they please within the household. Well, it’s their home, too, and that’s the noble sentiment expressed here.
Memorial Day: Parades, Commemorations and the Marines
Events related to Memorial Day will include somber services, parades, an exhibition by the Marine Corps, and a carnival at the Huntington YMCA. On Wednesday, the public is invited to watch as the US Marine Corps will bring a band, silent drill team and a Read More ...
N.Y. Lottery: $30K top prize in TAKE 5 game sold in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 jackpot prize worth more than $30,000 has been sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced one top-prize ticket was sold for the Sunday, May 19, evening drawing. It was sold at 4192 Akram Deli & Grocery Corp, located at 4192 White Plains Rd., in the Bronx.
‘People are disappointed’: Rising rent, costs force Gun Hill Brewery to close Bronx spot
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – After more than 10 years in business, Gun Hill Brewery is calling “closing time” at its Bronx location due to rising rent and operating costs, the brewery announced. “As many have already heard, our lease is up at the end of the month,” the owners wrote on Instagram. “With the drastic […]
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