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Released in 1972, “Summer Breeze” is a song written and recorded by American soft rock duo Seals and Crofts. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. In 2013, was ranked No. 13 in Rolling Stone′s “Best Summer Songs of All Time.” The song also became a hit for The Isley Brothers in 1974. Jim Seals and Dash Crofts, who were both originally from Texas, were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s. There are so many great songs written about summertime, but this one, in particular, resonates with me. I remember listening to this song on the radio one hot summer day when I was young. I also believe that most of us would prefer to think about a cool breeze rather than the sweltering heat. Summer breeze makes me feel fine Blowin’ in the jasmine in my mind. Seals passed away this year at the age of 79. — ELISA ZUCKERBERG, Founder of HearItThere.com, an online resource for live music events in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County.
📰 ICYMI: This Week’s Features
An Unnecessary Cut?
With the 12th highest c-section rate in the country, advocates in New York look at ways to reduce the prevalence of the procedure — especially for first-time, low-risk births
Eat Al Fresco All Summer Long, Part 2
We present six more delightful dining spots to soak in the summer scenery while enjoying terrific food and drink.
Your Best Bets: What to Do This Weekend (and Beyond)
Enjoy the food, music, and culture of Italy; soak in art and music while taking a pleasant stroll; embark on an adventurous sleepover with wolves(!); listen to jazz along the Hudson; and more
📡 THE FEED: Curated News in Brief
White Plains Affordable Housing Project Opens as Part of Long-Range Plan: Local, county and state officials celebrated the unveiling Thursday of a recently completed affordable housing project in downtown White Plains, part of a plan to transform 70-year-old public housing into modern apartments with amenities. (Examiner)
$18.9 Million-Winning LOTTO Ticket Sold At Westchester Mini-Mart: The New York Lottery announced a jackpot-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in Yonkers on Wednesday. (Patch)
Sheriff Warns Putnam Residents to Guard Against Phone Scams: Sheriff Kevin J. McConville reminded Putnam County residents last week to be wary of phone scams from strangers asking for money. (Examiner)
Peekskill Resident Nabbed With Gun In Carry-On At Westchester Airport: The Peekskill resident was stopped in White Plains at the Westchester County Airport by Transportation Security Administration officers. (Daily Voice)
Judge Throws Out Former Ursuline Student’s Lawsuit: A state Supreme Court justice dismissed a student’s lawsuit last week against The Ursuline School ruling that her case had no merit after she had been expelled for her role in a fight at the Westchester Mall. (Examiner)
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