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Volunteer firefighters confronted the New Castle Board of Fire Commissioners last week, airing their frustrations and demanding to know the status of the district’s delayed $15.2 million firehouse expansion and modernization project. About 25 members of the Chappaqua Fire Department filled
Read MoreIt tuned out to be a banner day for music lovers at the 18th annual Pleasantville Music Festival on Saturday. Crowds streamed to Parkway Field throughout the afternoon from across the metropolitan area to take in 18 bands topped by
Read MoreSavory and crusty empanadas filled with meat and vegetables, mouthwatering crunchy quinoa crisps, deep-fried akara fritters. These are just some of the historical and culturally diverse breads that will be made and served at the upcoming Global Grains: Celebrating Bread from
Read MoreThe Town of Mount Pleasant may continue to fight a recent Appellate Division ruling that concluded the municipality must provide a resident the e-mail list of subscribers to its E-news bulletins. Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi said the town is exploring its
Read MoreThrough the generations, there have been innumerable productions of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, but it’s unlikely that audiences have experienced a production like the one Arc Stages is serving up this weekend. The Pleasantville-based theater company is presenting its original work,
Read MoreIf July 4 is in the rearview mirror, then it’s time to get ready for another celebration – the Pleasantville Music Festival. The most highly anticipated day of the year for the village and for music fans throughout the region
Read MoreEight years ago, when Aston Barrett Jr.’s father retired after decades of recording, touring and performing, he had a decision to make. Does he continue the iconic reggae band The Wailers that was founded by the legendary Bob Marley or
Read MoreBy Jordan Goodman Hudson Valley musicians bring diverse musical genres to audiences, ranging from varied styles of rock and alternative music while catering to different demographics. This year’s Pleasantville Music Festival lineup is no different. As has been customary, the
Read MoreJust because Dr. Gizelka David-West decided to go to medical school didn’t mean she had to give up her love of music or ending her days on stage in front of an audience. David-West was from an artistic family and
Read MoreHaving the founder of a band describe their songs as “happy sounding pop music about sad sounding things” might be something that many musicians would be shy to admit. Not David Wimbish. Wimbish is the frontman for the North Carolina-based
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