fireworks at westchester county parks

Fireworks Schedule for Westchester County Parks-Kensico Dam and Playland Park

Spectacular fireworks will light the sky over two Westchester County Parks as the summer season gets underway. On Wednesday, July 3, the annual free Kensico Dam Music Fest will feature […] Read more »
Silver leaf langur photo by Julie Larsen Maher

Not Exactly Monkey Business as Usual As the Wildlife Conservation Society Debuts Three Primate Babies

Brown Collared Lemur, Sliver Leaf Langur, and Mandrill babies on exhibit as the summer season gets underway at the Bronx Zoo. All three primate births are part of the Species […] Read more »
Westchester County Nature Centers - Marshland Conservancy

Westchester County Nature Centers – Events for August 2013

The county’s nature centers provide undisturbed habitat for wildlife and a peaceful oasis for people to explore and learn about their natural environment. August schedule of events: Read more »
Muscoot Farm

August 2013 Family Programs at Muscoot Farm

Muscoot Farm is a Westchester County Park that strives to preserve and interpret its agrarian past. Visitors may stroll through the original barns, visit with the animals, participate in educational […] Read more »
Muscoot Farm

August 2013 Family Programs at Muscoot Farm

Muscoot Farm is a Westchester County Park that strives to preserve and interpret its agrarian past. Visitors may stroll through the original barns, visit with the animals, participate in educational […] Read more »
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Put Some Sizzle in Your Summer – What’s New for Outdoor Living and Entertaining

  Some tips and trends submitted to River Journal by Holbrook Cottage in Briarcliff Manor. Read more »
Robi Schlaff, Robert Astorino and Diane Balistreri

Astorino Appoints New Director of Office for Women

  Robi Schlaff, currently executive director of Westchester Family Justice Center, to take on new role. County Executive Robert P. Astorino today announced the appointment of Robin “Robi” Schlaff, an […] Read more »
Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute

Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute Launches Intro to EFLI

The Eileen Fisher Community Foundation announces INTRO to EFLI, the newest initiative of the Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute (EFLI). Responding to requests from the broader community, INTRO to EFLI will […] Read more »
Jessica N. Santos Foundation Family Fun Day

Jessica N. Santos Founation hosts 7th Annual Memorial Walk & Family Fun Day July 21st

Once again, the Jessica N. Santos Foundation will be hosting the 7th Annual Memorial Walk and Family Fun Day. This year the event will be held on SUNDAY, JULY 21,  at […] Read more »
Wartimes Rememberd WWII and Korea Woodland Pond

Veterans and Residents at Woodland Pond Launch the Book Wartimes Remembered – a Collection of Stories from WW II and the Korean War

Residents at Woodland Pond, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in New Paltz, just released Wartimes Remembered, a collective array of true stories based on their personal experiences during World […] Read more »