Competing cauldrons of chili from two firehouse chefs, 10 restaurants with signature dishes and paired wines from Zachy’s — such are the draws at the Westchester Culinary Experience, a fundraiser being held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains to benefit the YMCA…. Read More →
UPDATE: TODAY’S EDITORIAL SPOTLIGHT with ASSEMBLYWOMAN AMY PAULIN, etc., HAS BEEN CANCELED; Assemblywoman Paulin requested a postponement to attend to business in Albany . We will UPDATE when it is RESCHEDULED.. The Editorial Board has plans a couple interviews this week, and you can join the discussions via CoverItLive. Just… Read More →
The administration at Northern Westchester Hospital is backing the two nurses involved in the mess with Douglas Kennedy and his newborn son. The hospital, in a statement issued today, says patient safety is their priority and they are backing the two nurses—Anna Margaret Lane and Cari Maleman Luciano – who say… Read More →
The president of Fox News is defending Douglas Kennedy in the aftermath of the baby scandal at a Westchester hospital. Roger Ailes, the head of Fox News, said Kennedy, a reporter for Fox, is a “great father” who tells the truth. Ailes said he’s known Douglas and his wife Molly for 15… Read More →
The Thomas H. Slater Center will kick off its Biggest Loser Community Challenge on Monday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at 2 Fisher Court. Potential competitors are invited to come early at 6:00 p.m. to participate in a dance and fitness program. Challengers pay a one time fee of $20, from… Read More →
As a celebration of Italian culture, the “Carnevale di Venezia per Bambini (Carnival of Venice for Children)” will be held Saturday (2/25) from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Antonio Meucci Lodge, Sons of Italy, 279 Maple Ave. in White Plains. The event is open to children preschool age and… Read More →
Looking to celebrate Mardi Gras tonight? Here are three places to go! Mardi Gras at Bourbon Street in 2007. File/TJN • CJ Chenier will be in Mount Vernon on Feb. 21. The Grammy-nominated entertainer will perform, and there will be lots of revelry, including some beads, masks and who knows… Read More →
Rep. Nita Lowey received an A+ for her support of foreign policy issues from a group that educates people about global issues. In its 2012 Congressional Report Card, Citizens for Global Solutions gave Lowey and two other members of New York’s delegation—Rep. Gary Ackerman and Rep. Charles Rangel – the… Read More →
Mark Rosen, a Republican running against Rep. Nita Lowey, a Democrat from Harrison, today came out in support of term limits. He blamed career politicians that are beholden to “narrow special interests” for contributing to a dysfunctional Congress. In a statement, he said he would put his reputation on the… Read More →
The White Plains Youth Bureau’s Fatherhood Initiative, a program that encourages dads to be more active in their children’s lives, is hosting the fourth annual Father-Daughter Dance, which begins at 7 p.m. March 2 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. An evening of fun, dancing and food is on tap for… Read More →
