Friendly Gathering honors 2 local Westchester charities

Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester's Furniture Bank, and the Food Bank for Westchester are being honored for their compassionate service to Westchester residents in need. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - March 8, 2017 - PRLog -- Join The RDC Center for Counseling & Human Development for a festive evening of traditional Irish food, music, and dance at "The Friendly Gathering", their annual fundraiser being held on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, NY.

Westchester County Center Vendor Gets Ocean Grill Contract At Rye Town Park

A new restaurant called Ocean Grill operated by Homestyle Catering will replace Seaside Johnnies this summer at Rye Town Park, officials announced Thursday. The popular caterers already operate food and beverage concessions at golf courses and other public attractions in Putnam County, Rockland County, White Plains and Yonkers.

Kevin Keane, Stepinac Trustee, Named Grand Marshal Of St. Patrick’s Parade

White Plains resident Kevin J. Keane -- chairman of Stepinac High School's Board of Trustees, distinguished alumnus and prominent business leader -- was recently named the Grand Marshal of the 20th Annual White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade, which will be held at noon on Saturday, March 11. The honor of leading one of the area's most popular parades celebrating the contributions of the Irish people to history and culture was bestowed on Keane at a recent installation ceremony held at Vintage Restaurant in White Plains. Members of the White Plains St. Patrick's Day Committee and special guests gathered for the festive occasion, which began with an invocation by Stepinac President Rev.

Judge certifies NY class action over big debt collector’s high rates

A federal judge has certified a class-action lawsuit accusing the big U.S. debt collector Midland Funding LLC of violating New York usury laws by charging thousands of struggling borrowers interest rates above 25 percent when trying to collect. Monday's decision by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel in White Plains, New York came eight months after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by Midland Funding and Midland Credit Management Inc, which are units of Encore Capital Group Inc, seeking to halt Saliha Madden's lawsuit.

Kevin Keane, Distinguished Stepinac Alum, Named Grand Marshal, White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Feb. 23, 2017 - PRLog -- Kevin J. Keane , Chairman of Stepinac High School's Board of Trustees, distinguished alumnus and prominent business leader, has been named Grand Marshal of the 20th Annual White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade which will be held at noon on Saturday, March 11. The honor of leading one of the area's most popular parades celebrating the contributions of the Irish people to humankind, history and culture, was bestowed on Keane last evening during an installation ceremony held at Vintage Restaurant, White Plains. Members of the White Plains St. Patrick's Day Committee and special guests gathered for the festive occasion which began with an invocation by Stepinac President Rev.

Celebrate New Years Eve in White Plains Ny Usa in Downtown White Plains

The City of White Plains and the White Plains BID are once again preparing to ring in the New Year at our downtown New Year's Eve Spectacular. The event is held at the intersection of Main and Court Streets and includes a DJ as well as a live band, a crowd countdown and ball drop, followed by a not-to-be-missed fireworks display and confetti.

Heineken Usa Announces Its 13th Annual “New Year. Safe Ride.” New Year’s Eve Program

HEINEKEN USA has announced that for the 13th year in a row, it is partnering with The City of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District for its New Year. Safe Ride.