Posts 2011
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09/19/12“The Voice” Chooses Collin McLoughlin, and Collin Chooses Adam LevineAs a son or daughter, if you want to see your parents break out in cold sweats, tell them you want to drop out of school to pursue your dreams of conquering the world with your mellifluous voice. Local Bedford-native Collin McLoughlin did just that, as he left his studies at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Music to pursue his dreams. While most parents think their child is a gifted prodigy in everything and anything, 24-year-old Collin, got the validation he needed from celebrity judges on the reality singing competition, “The Voice.” Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, and Christina Aguilera swiveled their chairs so only their backs were facing Collin at the start of his audition, which is routine in the blind audition phase. Once Collin... Posted at 01:35 PM | Permalink |
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06/19/12Best Picnic Spots in BedfordLooking for some quiet time on a summer day, get your picnic basket ready and head out to one of these relaxing parks. All these parks have wonderful scenery, picnic areas and several amenities. Bedford Village Memorial Park 65 Greenwich Road Bedford Operated and maintained by the Town of Bedford’s Recreation and Parks Department, the Village Memorial Park is a must on a sunny day. This beautiful and open park features amenities including picnic areas, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, swimming pools, football and soccer fields and playgrounds. Great for the family, the Memorial Park offers benches, picnic pavilions and picnic tables perfect for an outdoor meal. Bedford Hills Memorial... |
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06/18/12Cone HeadsTraced back to the 4th century, ice cream has been one of the most popular desserts in America. Served all year long, ice cream tastes extra special on a warm day in the summer. Traditionally, ice cream means a soft frozen food made with flavored milk, but nowadays the meaning varies; we have frozen yogurt, sorbet and gelato. In the Bedford area there are a few ice cream shops that have changed the meaning of ice cream. Serving 12 fresh flavors daily, including Alpine Vanilla, Cake Batter, and Red Velvet Cake and having over 80 toppings, such as fruits, candies and syrups, Frannie’s Goodie Shop let’s you create your own dessert. In the shop you will see a wall of ice cream machines, as well as a section designed for toppings. ... |
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06/13/12Caramoor International Music Festival Celebrates American Roots Music With All-Day FestivalOn Saturday, June 30 Caramoor will be hosting the International American Roots Music Festival from 12:30 pm to 6 pm. The festival is a celebration including music such as bluegrass, string band, folk, gospel music, and country blues. Hot Tuna Acoustic will be the highlight of the night, starting at 7:30 pm, involving musicians such as Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, and Barry Mitterhoff. The David Bromberg Quartet, led by guitarist David Bromberg will also be performing at the event. Beginning at 12:30 pm guests can walk throughout the grounds of Caramoor listening to live music as well as taking part in a few activities designed for children. Families are encouraged to picnic while listening to Spuyten Duyvil, the local string band, the swinging... |
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06/11/12Shop Til' You DropThe 2012 Spring and Summer Fashions are all about bright colors, unique patterns, and stylish accessories. By visiting local Bedford clothing shops, such as Bubble and Tweet and Out of the Blue, you can stay in style this year. It only takes a trendy outfit, wonderful accessories and the perfect shoes to stand out this summer. Look for bright colors, as well as mint green this season. Out of the Blue, located in Mount Kisco, sells a neon mint green top put out by Free People costing $88. This store also sells a vibrant orange and pink top put out by Language, sold for $114. Pair these tops with a clean cut pair of white denim jeans. Sold for $168, at a high-end clothing store in Bedford called Bubble and Tweet, Red Engine white jeans are... |
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06/05/12Venus Transit Tonight!Beginning at 5:09 PM CDT on today, June 5th, the brightest planet in our solar system will pass in front of the sun and create a rare sight that you won’t want to miss. In this extraordinary event, the Venus Transit, Venus will be visible as a silhouette; a tiny, shadowy dot in front of the sun. It is dangerous to look directly at the sun, but there are many safe ways to witness the experience: the transit is being broadcast on slooh.com and Astronomers Without Borders. If you’re feeling crafty, you could create a pinhole camera. There are also many astronomy clubs in the area where you can view the transit through a special telescope. The Venus transit won’t happen again until December 11, 2117, so unless you’re planning to stick... |
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06/04/12Bedford Oak Turns 500 Years OldThe Bedford Oak is considered one of Bedford’s landmarks due to its long existence and natural beauty. This white oak tree, or quercus alba, symbolizes the establishment of Bedford over 400 plus years ago. On a hot summer day a few years ago, I drove through town taking pictures of landmarks. I continued my journey on Route 22 and came across this beautiful tree that stood so sturdy. Standing on Hook Road, I pulled my car over and walked over to the tree. Growing up in Bedford, I always knew that the white oak tree existed, but I never took the time to learn about it. The white oak tree is approximately over 500 years old, with a width of more than 30 feet. Furthermore, the width of its branches from side to side is 120 feet. ... |
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05/31/12DeCicco Family Markets Food FestivalCelebrate with the DeCicco Family Markets at their all-day Food Festival for all food lovers. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM for all ages. The festivities will be located in the parking lot at 50 Independent Way in Brewster, where customers will be able to taste different selections of food. The DeCicco Culinary team and buyers have been visiting local farms and manufacturers to ensure the freshest and finest ingredients are used at their Food Festival event. The 50 vendors include produce, grocery, dairy, meats, frozen goods, cheeses and beers from farms and breweries in the Orange, Putnam and Westchester county areas. Some of the vendors include 3 Dogs Bakery of Briarcliff Manor, Boars Head of Brooklyn,... |
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05/30/12bedford italian restaurant- Ristorante Lucia- celebrates 6th anniversary this juneRistorante Lucia, located in the heart of Bedford, is celebrating its 6th anniversary this June. Anniversaries are special for the owners, the Diana family, because they celebrate how their business started. Lucy Diana’s grandfather, Henry Recine, came from Italy looking for a better life. He and his brother Alex created a well-known catering hall in the Bronx, NY. Years later Lucy and her husband Peter opened Ristorante Lucia, where their daughter Cristina manages. Not only is it known for its family friendly atmosphere and great Italian food, but for the brick oven pizza and homemade gelato. Pizza chef, Antonio Loiacano’s style of making pizzas has brought the restaurant to a new level. Antonio makes delicious traditional... |
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02/25/12And the winners are...When the world turns its attention to the Academy Awards ceremony on February 26, Bedfordites will be focusing in on a few categories in particular. Four locals have been nominated for Oscars this year—two of them for the same golden statue. Rooney Mara, a Fox Lane graduate, was nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for her fabulous portrayal of Lisbeth Salander, the punk hacker and crime solver in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Also in that field is the talented Glenn Close, in her gender-bending performance in Albert Nobbs. It’s her sixth nomination. Joe Berlinger was nominated for Documentary Feature for Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory. Filmmaker James Spione was nominated for Documentary Short for his Incident in New Baghdad, produced here in Katonah. And of course... |
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01/03/12Weir Farm National Historic Site Opens New Art Exhibit after the Holidays to Showcase its Pre-Restoration Wonder to Locals near Wilton, CTHave a post-holiday meditative and creative experience at Weir Farm Historic Site. The site will open a new photo art gallery exhibit featuring works by New York artist, Xiomaro, in January 2012. Bring your friends and family and participate in the gallery exhibit and artist discussion. |
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11/11/11Brooke Astor's $7.5 million estate finds a buyerHas Brooke Astor's multi-million dollar 64.5 acre Holly Hill estate finally found the right buyer? The 1927 stone mansion with views of the Hudson River was first listed three years ago at $12.9 million - but will sell for less than $7.5 million, a person familiar with the deal told the Daily News Tuesday. "Lower, but not significantly lower," the source said of the agreed upon sale price for the 65-acre property in Briar Cliff Manor, N.Y. To read more, click here. Source. |
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10/19/11Armonk Residents Steve and Liz Alderman Selected to Receive the 2011 Presidential Citizens MedalAfter Liz and Steve Alderman lost their son, Peter, in the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001, they founded the Peter C. Alderman Foundation. The Foundation works to heal the emotional wounds felt by victims of terrorism and mass violence by training health care professionals and establishing clinics in post-conflict countries including Cambodia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Haiti. Their clinics treat thousands in need and contribute to shaping a positive image of America in the world. The Aldermans receive the Citizens Medal for aiding the victims of conflict who might otherwise go unaided. From the White House: "The Citizens Medal was established in 1969 to recognize American citizens who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their... |
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10/11/11"Fall" in love with Bedford PostBedford Post, the charming fourteen-acre retreat in Westchester County, is pleased to announce a new package created especially for those who “fall” in love with the colors of autumn. Guests of Bedford Post can now tour the vibrant colors of fall while floating above them in a hot air balloon and then enjoy a private cruise along the Long Island Sound, finishing their journey with a walk through nature at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. And for our local guests, there is also a reduced-rate day package option that includes the balloon ride and Ward Pound Ridge hiking trails. And as outdoor dining season comes to a close, Bedford Post will bid farewell to the tremendously popular Farmhouse Patio with an Oktoberfest Celebration. On Sunday, October 16 from... |
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09/19/11Armonk Outdoor Art Show Celebrates 50 YearsThis year’s Armonk Outdoor Art Show is a celebration of 50 successful years of showcasing art outdoors. 188 juried artists will be featured, including over 44 new to this year’s show, displaying their creations in a broad spectrum of media. |
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09/03/11Young Local Voters in Bedford Join Political Campaigns to Better the Economic and Fiscal State of the Nation for YouthsLocal youth are getting involved in political campaigns in ways that they can to improve their futures. The national debt crisis and employment rate over 9% is troublesome to youth, so they are taking action. |
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09/03/11Take up Beekeeping to Maintain a Local and Organic LifestyleLocal companies are providing opportunities so that Bedford residents can harvest their own honey with their own family of honeybees. Now you have the opportunity to further maintain and live a local and organic lifestyle. |
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08/03/11Mount Kisco Italian Restaurant--Via Vanti--Hosts Doggie Costume Contest for Guiding Eye Dog ProgramSince 2009, Via Vanti (a Venetian-inspired Italian restaurant) in Mount Kisco, NY has been hosting the "Dogs in Party Hats" contest to raise support for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Carla Gambescia discusses her inspiration for the contest and ways that you can get involved. Posted at 04:36 PM | Permalink |
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07/13/11Katonah Author, Esmeralda Santiago, Releases New Historical NovelA Katonah resident since 1990, author Esmeralda Santiago, released her newest novel on July 12, Conquistadora. This beach read is a must-have for the summer; read on to find out why! |
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07/13/11Top Five Places to Grab an Icy Treat to Beat the Summer HeatWith temperatures nearing 100 degrees it's about time to go and grab an ice cream cone at the local parlor. There are so many options in the Bedford area and we picked our top 5 favorite places to indulge in a refreshing frozen snack. |
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07/13/11Celebrate Bastille Day in Westchester County!Westchester County has some great places to go and celebrate Bastille day this year. Whether you're looking for a formal celebration or simply a fun night out at a local french restaurant, Westchester has the best of both worlds to celebrate this French holiday. Posted at 12:06 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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07/06/11Planning Your Local Westchester Wedding in Bedford, NYSaying "I do" while supporting local businesses in the Westchester area has never been so easy. The Bedford area has everything you need to plan your walk down the aisle and throw a memorable reception afterward. From cakes and dresses, to vendors and venues, to rentals and rehearsals you can find it all in your local area. |
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06/29/11Firework Displays in Bedford Area: Shows and Fourth of July Activities Available in Katonah and Pound RidgeLooking for Fourth of July activities in the local Bedford area? Pound Ridge and Katonah have all kinds of offerings ranging from fireworks, picnics, music, and old-fashioned games and activities |
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06/29/11Wine Classes and Pre-Theater Prix Fixe Now Available at the Bedford PostThe Bedford Post is now offering wine classes and wine tasting to guests and residents of Bedford. They also offer a pre-theater prix-fixe for those attending a nighttime show at Caramoor Center for Music & Arts |
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06/29/11Farmers Markets in Bedford, Katonah, and Cross River are Open for the SeasonThe farmer's markets in the Bedford area are open for the season offering locally-grown produce, meats, dairy, plants, games, and community activities for all residents to enjoy. There is a variety of farmer's markets in the area, so go and try them all! |
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06/22/11Westmoreland Sanctuary in Bedford, New York: The Perfect Place to Bring Your Child This SummerWestmoreland Sanctuary in Bedford Corners, NY is the perfect place for children, families, and local residents of the area looking to participate in fun and interesting activities this summer. If you are a parent in the area looking for a place where your child can have an educational and engaging experience, then Westmoreland Sanctuary is a great option. Westmoreland Sanctuary is not just for kids, however. It has interesting programs for people of all ages looking for a great escape into the wild. Take a trip and experience the beauty of Bedford! |
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Armonk Outdoor Art Show: A Preview
Added: 2011-09-19
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The environmentalist discusses the lack of government transparencyAdded: 2011-07-23
Michael Pollan: In Defense Of Food
Michael Pollan, one of the best-known names in food-related issues, offers a guide about health and food.Added: 2011-07-23
A Tour of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Home
Have lunch with famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at his country home in Westchester County.Added: 2011-06-24
LXTV's Open House NYC features Quarry Lake
With a simple design and enormous windows constructed to take maximum advantage of the breathtaking views, the theme of this house is all about soaking in the surroundings. A stunning two-year renovation has yielded this highly original home offering incomparable views and total privacy. Featuring plenty of modern touches and light, this is truly a winner in Bedford.Added: 2011-06-27
