I am a novelist. I love the rhythms, characters, and themes that can be incorporated into novels. That said, I’ve just written two short stories, both of which have been published. Why? First, while I prefer full-length novels, shorts can be
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It’s all about corn at “CORNucopia” – an annual Historic Hudson Valley event to take place on Labor Day weekend (September 5-7) at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. The daily hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Corn will be
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Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House will complete a major renovation and open in late August in Port Chester, owner Leslie “Les” Barnes said during a recent interview. The restaurant is located in the Willet House Building, built by the
Read MoreMaine Lobster Salad at Sam’s of Gedney Way – For a nice summertime treat, the fresh Maine lobster salad at Sam’s of Gedney Way in White Plains is a delectable choice. A thick round layer of creamy avocado rests on top of a
Read MoreMonths of exhaustive and meticulous planning along with a big assist from the weather gods combined to make the 2015 Pleasantville Music Festival on Saturday one of the most successful renewals of the annual event. Thousands of music lovers began
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Most musicians spend their entire life waiting for a big break but the four members of Lions on the Moon are living the dream before any of them graduate high school. The band, which recently recorded its first album, will
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Josh Flagg would never be able to give a speech in front of thousands of people, but hand him a guitar and put him on a stage and it’s the most natural experience in the world. Flagg, a Brooklyn-based power
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Andy Suzuki’s parents had always influenced his musical style, but if it wasn’t for his father he may never have become a musician. Suzuki, who will play an acoustic set at Saturday’s Pleasantville Music Festival, was raised in Washington D.C.
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Anyone planning to attend the 11th annual Pleasantville Music Festival at Parkway Field this Saturday can expect some surprises. Earlier this year organizers announced several big changes, including the addition of a third stage for the event. One of the
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Rebecca Haviland and Whisky Heart have recently finished two national tours, but the White Plains residents are looking forward to a much shorter trip for their next gig. A young woman with a voice bigger than her size would suggest,
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