The third- and fifth-grade students attended the concert as a way to show how music can be integrated into the classroom. Organizers say the Westchester Philharmonic free concert teaches what can't be found in textbooks.
Photo Flash: James Lapine and Joanna Gleason Visit the National Tour of Into the Woods
The acclaimed Fiasco Theater production of INTO THE WOODS, the celebrated new production of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, launched a national tour in December, and will continue to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas this spring.
She’ll be pretty in pink during this Night to Shine
She loves wearing pink on Wednesdays - because of "Mean Girls." She's obsessed with keeping up with the newest hits from her favorite artists, especially Nicki Minaj, on Spotify.
Citris Covers Courtney Barnett, East Coast Live Dates + Debut LP Out 2/24
New York City indie rock quartet Citris will reissue their debut album, Panic in Hampton Bays, on February 24 via New Professor Music. The evocative title, which juxtaposes anxiety and a holiday getaway, is the central metaphor for this muscular, melodic record.
Chappaqua Voters To Decide On Fire District’s Land Purchase
Chappaqua Voters To Decide On Fire District’s Land Purchase
Leandro Erlich’s ‘Port of Reflections’ at the Neuberger Museum of Art
Erlich's monumental Port of Reflections will be on view for the first time in the United States from February 5 - July 30, 2017. Leandro Erlich, Puerto de Memorias , 2016.
Fiasco Theater’s Into the Woods Travels to The Pac This February
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College will present the critically-acclaimed production of Fiasco Theater's INTO THE WOODS. This celebrated new production of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine will perform at The PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 on Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 8 at 8:00pm.
Masque Sound’s Audio Equipment Retrofit At Manhattanville College’s O’Byrne Chapel
When the administration at Manhattanville College made the decision to invest in an audio upgrade retrofit to the campus' beautiful O'Byrne Chapel, they turned to Masque Sound , a leading theatrical sound reinforcement and installation company, for the purchase and install of the facility's new audio equipment. PURCHASE, NY, JANUARY 24, 2017 When the administration at Manhattanville College made the decision to invest in an audio upgrade retrofit to the campus' beautiful O'Byrne Chapel, they turned to Masque Sound , a leading theatrical sound reinforcement and installation company, for the purchase and install of the facility's new audio equipment.
Chinese Spring Festival celebrated in New York
Students from American colleges perform during the North American University Spring Festival Gala in Purchase, New York State, the United States, Jan. 21, 2017. The gala, jointly held by Sino-U.S. cultural media and American colleges, is to celebrate the traditional Chinese Spring Festival, which falls on Jan. 28 this year.
Cuomo to meet with Donald Trump Wednesday
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss, among other issues, infrastructure and the Affordable Care Act, a Cuomo spokesman said Tuesday evening. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers one of his state of the state addresses at SUNY Purchase in Purchase, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.
Orange Confidential: DOT clarifies cost of Woodbury project
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the third of his six State of the State speeches last week, one regional highlight he trumpeted at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County was the state's plan to spend $150 million building a "Town of Woodbury Transit and Economic Development Hub."
Taxi crash ends in fight, possible stabbing
Police in Rye are trying to sort out a bizarre incident that involved a taxi that crashed into a tree, a violent fight and a possible stabbing. Police say the taxi slammed into a tree at the intersection of Highland and Purchase just before 1:30 a.m. An eyewitness tells News 12 he was walking his dog when he saw the taxi coasting through the intersection with one door open.
‘Shameless’ Cuomo Has Launched 2020 Presidential Campaign, Astorino Says
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and other critics of Andrew Cuomo said the governor's State of the State speeches are a clear indication he's already running for president in 2020. "Andrew Cuomo is utterly shameless," said Astorino, a Republican who lost a gubernatorial challenge to Cuomo in 2014.
A.M. Roundup: Cuomo reaches out to middle class, Upstate America
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Protesters Picket Cuomo Before State Of State Speech At SUNY Purchase
Dozens of protesters are expected to express their opposition to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to subsidize failing Upstate electric power plants before his State of the State speech Tuesday at SUNY Purchase. A spokeswoman for WESPAC, the Westchester People's Action Coalition, said that opponents of nuclear power will hold signs greeting attendees of the governor's third of six speeches planned this week.
Astorino Blames Cuomo For Indian Point Closure, Saying ‘The Joke’s On Us’
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said the closing of Indian Point in Buchanan is typical behavior from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Astorino, who unsuccessfully challenged Cuomo in 2014, held a press conference in Tarrytown at the Double Tree on Monday following Entergy's press conference of its own at the hotel to confirm it was closing the nuclear power plant in 2020 and 2021.
Governor Calls For Voting Reform While Launching State Of State Speech Tour
The governor said the move would make voting easier by requiring counties to provide at least one day of polling during the 12 days leading up to an election. His proposal also includes plans for automatic voter registration and same-day registration.
Keppel FELS Resells Jackup Rig
Keppel Corporation Limited refers to its announcement on 2 August 2013 on the construction contract entered between Keppel FELS Limited , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited , and Parden Holding S.R.L. for the construction of a KFELS B Class jackup rig . Following Parden's failure to take delivery of the Jackup Rig and make payment for the balance 80% of the contract value, among others, KFELS has today, following discussion with the guarantor of Parden's obligations under the construction contract, entered into a Settlement Agreement with the guarantor.
Village Of Ossining Welcomes Newly-Graduated Police Officers
Some of the newest graduates of the Westchester County Police Academy applaud of their fellow officers on Friday during ceremonies at SUNY Purchase. Christopher N. Pascale was one of the 45 newest police officers to complete training at the Westchester County Police Academy.
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Son of ‘Sopranos’ actor busted for spray-painting swastika
The son of the actor who played notorious "Sopranos" mobster Christopher Moltisanti has been busted for spray-painting a swastika in a dorm at Purchase College, a report says. Vadim Imperioli, 19, faces charges of criminal mischief after being arrested last month by SUNY Purchase police, according to the Journal News.
I-684, Hutch, Saw Mill, BRP Crashes Block Lanes, Causing Heavy Delays
Five morning motor vehicle crashes that all initially blocked lanes caused heavy delays during the height of the Wednesday morning in Westchester. A crash on southbound I-684 took out the right lane at Route 120 in Purchase, with traffic backed up to Route 22 in Armonk.
CNN’s Ana Navarro Speaks At Neighbor’s Link Luncheon In Purchase
The hushed and lush surroundings of the Old Oaks Country Club was no match for political strategist and CNN contributor, Ana Navarro, who was as sharp and critical as ever, as she gave her remarks to a full house at the Neighbors Link annual Luncheon, on Nov. 18. The luncheon, sponsored by Friends of Neighbors Link, raised more than $65,000, to support the Neighbors Link mission of strengthening whole communities by helping to integrate immigrants. Navarro, whose family immigrated to the U.S. during Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign in 1980, is a Republican.
Cos Cob Man One Of Six Charged With Stealing Unemployment While Overseas
A group of seasonal workers at the Century Golf Club in Purchase have been charged in connection to an unemployment insurance scam that net them more than $100,000 in stolen benefits while they were out of the country. On Tuesday, acting Westchester County District Attorney James McCarty and New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Rearden announced that six suspects from the tri-state area had been arraigned and charged with multiple felonies following an unemployment insurance theft sweet.
Six Charged With Stealing $100K In Unemployment From Westchester Golf Club
A group of seasonal workers at the Century Golf Club in Purchase have been charged in connection to an unemployment insurance scam that net them more than $100,000 in stolen benefits while they were out of the country. On Tuesday, acting Westchester County District Attorney James McCarty and New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Rearden announced that six suspects from the tri-state area had been arraigned and charged with multiple felonies following an unemployment insurance theft sweet.
Diversity breakfast seeks to heal wounds
Healing a divide that many people have been feeling since the presidential election was the goal of a breakfast in Purchase today. The Westchester Jewish Council held its annual diversity breakfast Thursday morning, and nearly 300 leaders of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths came together today to celebrate their different cultures and their shared values.
Nine Of Swords – “Two Step II”
Nine Of Swords got their start in Purchase, NY, but over the past few years they've been pulverizing venues around New York with their aggressively passionate hardcore. Next week, they're releasing a new album, You Will Never Die , and they're sharing one advance track from it , a thrasher called "Two Step II," a companion track of sorts to a song from 2014's I Can't Stand My Own Face .
SUNY Purchase Trumpeter Hits Right Note With Hometown Concert
Stein will perform in concert on trumpet with colleagues from SUNY Purchase on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. at Studio Around the Corner in her hometown. Her mother's encouragement to pick up a trumpet instead of a trombone way back when Jessica was in third grade has proven prescient.
11/17 As a Response to the Divisive Election, Thanksgiving Diversity…
They will celebrate our diverse roots and shared values with particular focus on building bridges following a divisive election period. This year, we honor three individuals for their exemplary work "#WeWalkTogether."