things to do see in westchester: Hudson River Sunsets - Boating & Kayaking in Sleepy Hollow - 10591 - 07/17/08 02:51 AM
I happened to be in one of my favorite places last night - the Sleepy Hollow dog park in Kingsland Point Park. As I was leaving I saw all the boats on the Hudson River. One thing about being around the river towns such as Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and Irvington … (12 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Happy 4th of July Everybody…..from Ichabod’s Landing in Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 07/05/08 12:43 AM
This year I spent the 4th in Sleepy Hollow near Ichabod’s Landing. I decided to go for the fireworks display after going for a hike with some friends earlier in the day. I found a vantage point and settled in – conversing with all the other “tourists” during the wait.. Since … (8 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: The Top 5 Things to Do & See in Lower/Middle Westchester, NY - 06/30/08 10:33 PM
There are so many things to do and see in Westchester that I really needed a “top 10.” However, here are five things that are geographically dispersed, and cover a large swath of activities including family outings, outdoor activities, fine dining, the arts and entertainment. There is something for everybody here. … (9 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: 3rd Friday and the Tarrytown Annual Pet Parade, Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 06/21/08 09:47 PM
Friday was a very busy day for me. I had tried to attend the Annual Pet Parade last year and work got in the way...and I almost had to bypass it this year as well. But I was able to work out a very short and fashionably late attendance and was … (5 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: River-Walk and Ferry Landing in Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 06/07/08 10:40 PM
Recently, I wrote a series of blogs about Sleepy Hollow. One was about the Sleepy Hollow portion of the River Walk, which is a very ambitious plan to create a long linear park where one could literally walk along the Hudson River from the Putnam County border all the way to … (0 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Via Quadronno comes to Westchester continuing the trend to “Manhattanize” Downtown White Plains - 05/28/08 11:19 PM
For Manhattanites, Westchester has always seemed to be some sort of backwater destination. But with prices in NYC soaring to crazy heights, many city dwellers are taking a second and third look at White Plains, NY - and with good reason. Downtown White Plains is booming where high-end shopping and entertainment … (6 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: The Tarrytown Lakes - A One Mile Walking Trail - Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 05/24/08 09:51 PM
Early this evening I took Jade and Tundra on a trail that I don't take very often...The Tarrytown Lakes. It's a short flat trail perfect for a casual stroll or vigorous walk. It is paved and many local residents bike, walk or job this trail quite frequently. It appears to be … (1 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: River Walk - An Ambitious Plan for Westchester - The View From Ichabod's Landing - Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/23/08 02:00 AM
RiverWalk is an ambitious plan to create a continuous trailway along the Hudson River from the border of Putnam county in the north and the New York City border in the south. Part of that plan was fulfilled with the high-end townhouse devleopment (to be reviewed later) called Ichabod's Landing in … (3 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - or on the Ritz Carlton - White Plains, NY 10601 - 05/23/08 01:24 AM
The one thing that I have noticed about the Ritz Carlton condominum/hotel complex is that the mirrored glass gives the building different "moods." The cloudy moody day is reflected in the mirrored glass of the building. I was downtown one cloudy day where rain clouds were threatening to open up and … (2 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Growing up Gosling - Whatever Happened to the Goslings at the Rockefeller Preserve? - Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/17/08 09:37 PM
A couple of weeks ago I posted some photos of brand new baby goslings out with their "parents" for what appeared to be one of their first outings in Swan Lake. They were so small that they appeared to be like tiny corks in the water, bobbing up and down -making … (0 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: The Peony Monument to the Victims of Sept 11, 2001 - at the Rockefeller Preserve, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/15/08 01:49 PM
Following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Yatsuka Cho, a town in Simane Prefecture, Japan offered a gift of over 500 peonies to the United States as a healing memorial. It was also a gesture of solidarity and support from a former enemy of the United States who less than 60 … (10 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Spring in Full Bloom - Tibbets Park - White Plains, NY 10601 - 05/07/08 01:54 AM
I took some pictures of Tibbets Park about 2 months ago - just after a major snow. What a difference a couple of months can make. Spring is in full bloom all across Westchester and these photos are brought to you by the White Plains Beautification Foundation and mother nature. I … (13 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Family Time.....Goslings at the Rockefeller Preserve, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/05/08 04:48 PM
I was able to escape to one of my favorite places for a nice walk: The Rockefeller Preserve in Sleepy Hollow. Much to my delight, the Geese had been done what geese do in the spring - produce goslings. I was able to spy a mated pair waddling out into Swan … (12 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Spring Has Been Taking It's Time......in Westchester, NY - (Part 1) - 04/20/08 04:13 AM
For the last few weeks, I've been taking photos here and there in Westchester - waiting and watching for the emergence of spring. It seemed to be taking its sweet time this year. It’s been quite cool and the buds were bravely popping up out of their hiding places. Here are … (11 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: The City Never Sleeps – I’m talking about WHITE PLAINS, NY! - 04/09/08 04:50 AM
Buyers from New York City are forever asking me if there is any nightlife in Westchester? And the answer is YES THERE IS!Downtown White Plains is bustling 24/7 these days and for those who enjoy the active night life of New York City, having such a hub near at hand makes … (11 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Things to Do & See in Westchester: Early Spring Walk at the Rockefeller Preserve - 04/06/08 01:04 AM
It was a beautiful sunny day on Wednesday, and I was able to get away early - so I decided to take Jade and Tundra to the Rockefeller Preserve in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The Preserve is well known as an "important bird area" and for its working farm. Tundra, being brought … (6 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Easter at Carlson’s: H. Carlson’s Floral & Gift – White Plains, NY 10607 - 03/23/08 03:13 PM
Happy Easter Everyone!
It may still be cold outside - after all, as Deborah Pearce informed a few days ago, this is the earliest Easter since 1913 and the world will not see this early an Easter again for another 200 years. But on has only to go inside Carlson's Floral and … (8 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Things to Do & See in Westchester: More Pictures from February Third Friday, Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 02/22/08 12:16 AM
Once again, I got carried away with pictures! So I decided to post a pictures that I didn't include in my first blog on February's Third Friday in Tarrytown, NY.
The First set of Photos is from Baby Bee's Children's Boutique. They had such a wonderful array of things for youngsters … (6 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Things to do & See in Westchester: Third Fridays in Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 02/21/08 10:09 PM
The third Friday of every month is a busy day if you are merchant in Tarrytown, NY. That’s because the village and merchants in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce and other supporters bring a special evening of shopping, dining and entertainment to the public every third Friday of each month from … (7 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Things to Do & See in Westchester: The Rockefeller Preserve, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591: - 01/29/08 05:36 AM
One of my favorite places to take the dogs for a long walk is the famous Rockefeller Preserve in the hamlet of Pocantico Hills. The park’s primary activities include hiking, running, fishing and horseback riding. The Preserve has been designated as an “Important Bird Area” with over 180 species known by … (4 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: The Peacable Kingdom: The Hartsdale Pet Cemetery - Hartsdale, NY 10530 - 01/02/08 05:36 AM
One of the major sights of interest in Hartsdale, NY is the Hartsdale Canine Cemetery. Established in 1896, Hartsdale Canine Cemetery has the distinction of being the nations first pet cemetery. It all began by accident when Dr. Samuel Johnson, a practicing veterinarian in Manhattan and renowned professor of veterinary surgery … (6 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Live! From the Ritz Carlton of White Plains – The New Year Begins with a BANG! - 1 Renaissance Square White Plains, NY 10601 - 01/01/08 07:34 PM
Ah – New Years Eve. During my childhood, I spent a quiet evening with family and friends and a few noisemakers. Some eggnog maybe some toasted marshmallows in the fireplace…well that was yesteryear – Last night was a different story!The New Year was not ushered in quietly in Renaissance Plaza in … (0 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Holiday Sights & Sounds of Westcheter, NY - Pictures from Lower/Middle Westchester II - 12/24/07 03:09 AM
This is a continuation of the photo tour started on the previous post....Here are a few more of my favorite photos.....
A Gift wrapped package from Carlson's on Dobbs Ferry Rd., White Plains, NY
How about a brass quartet playing Christmas Carols?
The TZBridgemen brass quartet provided wonderful music one afternoon. They would … (4 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Introducing Hartsdale, NY 10530 - 12/14/07 02:57 AM
Hartsdale, NY is a small hamlet of Greenburgh, NY. It covers roughly 3 square miles and is a lovely bedroom community located roughly 20 miles north of Manhattan. It is a charming bedroom community in a terrific location for those looking for an easy Manhattan commute. Just minutes from the hustle … (3 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Robert Cuccioli Brings Broadway to White Plains at the White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) in the White Plains City Center, 10601 - 11/28/07 01:04 AM
Robert Cuccioli is staring in the The Man of La Mancha in the new White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) located at 11 City Place, in the City Center. Cuccioli will appear in the staring role which is opening Thursday, Nov. 29 and will run through December 16th. It’s the kickoff … (4 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: The Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 11/23/07 02:42 AM
The Tarrytown Music Hall was built in 1885 and is the oldest operating theater in Westchester County. Located on 13 Main Street right off of North Broadway (Route 9) it is conveniently located in the center of town. Originally it was a venue for many varieties of entertainment. It started showing … (1 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Itzhak Perlman Named Artistic Director of the Westchester Philharmonic - 11/17/07 12:10 AM
The Westchester Philharmonic has just announced that its new musical director for the next three seasons is to be none other than Itzhak Perlman. The Westchester Philharmonic was born in 1983 as the New Orchestra of Westchester. It obtained its present name after several seasons. From day-one the Westchester Philharmonic was … (2 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Happy Halloween - From Jade & Tundra at Kingsland Point Park's Dog Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY - 10/31/07 02:26 AM
One day my vet was looking at one of my white Siberian Huskies one day when she had a distinctly gray tinge around the neck. It was coming from the tag on her collar. She shook her head and said “It’s hard to be a white dog!” Another vet that I … (2 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Things to Do & See in Westchester: Halloween and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow: - 10/30/07 03:27 PM
Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without at least giving a nod and a drive-by to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow – the location being the inspiration for Washington Irving’s famous tale “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Although part of different townships, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow are closely associated both geographically and by history. … (4 comments)
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things to do see in westchester: Puttin’ On the Dog: - 10/06/07 02:47 AM
On Sunday September 30, Adopt-A-Dog held the 20th annual “Puttin’ On the Dog” show and festival in Greenwich, CT. For those who don’t know lower Westchester, NY, Greenwich, CT is just about 15 minutes Northeast of White Plains, NY.
Adopt-A-Dog has been around for 26 years. It is located in New … (4 comments)
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