'Survivor' Winner Speaking At Jewish Community Center In Harrison 'Survivor' Winner Speaking At Jewish Community Center In Harrison
'Survivor' Winner Speaking At Jewish Community Center In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Ethan Zohn is a real-life survivor. Zohn, who is speaking at the JCC Harrison on May 11 at the Jewish National Fund's Positively Israel Reception, won "Survivor: Africa" and is also a two-time cancer survivor. A former soccer player, he also runs his own charity, Grassroot Soccer, to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa. "I'm really excited to be working with the Jewish National Fund," Zohn said. "The values I learned growing up being Jewish helped me win "Survivor" and beat cancer. It helped me survive and thrive in life." Zohn has been to Is…
Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown
Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Thousands are expected to come out to FDR Park in Yorktown Heights Saturday for the SPCA's 12th Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair. The annual event sees dogs and their owners walking through the park with the goal of raising $120,000 for the organization, which is based in Briarcliff. There will also be almost 80 vendors on hand. Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) will be cutting the official ribbon to start the walk, which will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The walkathon will feature agility dogs, dogs playing frisbee, and a dancing dog. There will als…
The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans
The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Shop till you drop and support local refugee resettlement efforts at the same time by visiting -- and buying -- at The Ethical Culture Society of Westchester's Fair Trade & Artisan Craft Fair. The event, on Saturday, May 6, will be held at the Society's location at 7 Saxon Wood Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect unique handmade, ethically sourced, and locally produced items, including art glass, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, quilts, summer weight knits, bags, printed tees, 3D embellished greeting cards, organic bath, body, and hair products, baby items, candles, pic…
Adopt Your New Best Friend In Armonk Adopt Your New Best Friend In Armonk
Adopt Your New Best Friend In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. – Adopt-A-Dog will be having an on-site Adoption Day on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 23 Cox Avenue. To speed up the adoption process, fill out the online adoption application at www.adoptadog.org prior to the event. The shelter will be open to the general public. Visitors will be able to visit the dogs that need new homes, learn what the shelter does, and find out ways they can help the staff and volunteers. For more information call 914-273-1674 or visit www.adoptadog.org.
Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29 Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29
Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A rally to protest the Trump Administration's stance on climate change is planned for Saturday, April 29 in White Plains, the same day as the People's Climate March in Washington, D.C. The event, on the 100th day of President Trump's time in office, is set for 11 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue. It is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters, WESPAC and Food & Water Watch. According to the group, President Trump has recommended a 31 percent decrease in the EPA budget, approved the Dakota Access Pipeline, invited back the banned Keystone XL…
Westchester Vendors Bring Food Trucks, Art, To Mamaroneck Street Festival Westchester Vendors Bring Food Trucks, Art, To Mamaroneck Street Festival
Westchester Vendors Bring Food Trucks, Art, To Mamaroneck Street Festival MAMARONECK, N.Y. --  Expect a variety of food trucks, local businesses, area artisans and community organizations at the Mamaroneck Food Truck & Makers Market on Sunday, April 30. The free street festival kicks off National Small Business Week, which runs from the 30th through Saturday, May 6. Among the food vendors on hand: Walter's Hot Dogs, Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream, HAPA Asian-fusion, and Boxcar Cantina. The Bott Shoppe (Mamaroneck), Artisan NR Artist Collective (New Rochelle), Yapa Artisanal Collections (White Plains), Grass & Clovers (Larchmont), Spook Bunny Deliriums’ ar…
Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains
Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Westchester’s annual Countywide Yom HaShoah-the “Day of Remembrance,” commemorating more than 11 million victims of Nazi genocide, including six million Jews, will kick off with the sounding of a shofar and a procession of over 25 rescued Torahs now housed in Westchester area synagogues.  Larchmont resident Esther Geizhals, who survived three concentration camps, and County Executive Rob Astorino will address more than 200 children and adults at the Garden of Remembrance in White Plains, Monday, April 24 at noon.  The annual Westchester Countywide Yom HaShoah commemorati…
Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum
Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Several groups of Westchester County activist organizations, newly energized by the political climate in Washington and at home, will host a Candidates’ Forum for Westchester County Executive Democratic candidates George Latimer, Ken Jenkins and Tom Abinanti on Sunday, April 23. Eight grassroots groups are sponsoring the event, and the forum is the movement’s first united effort toward supporting a candidate to challenge Rob Astorino for the Westchester County Executive election in November 2017. The Candidate’s Forum will begin at 4 p.m, at the Unitarian Universal…
Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event
Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Booked Parties, a children's birthday party resource website and booking platform, will host its first pop-up shop for Booked Marketplace on Thursday, April 20 at LIFE The Place To Be in Ardsley from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Two free tickets are being offered to Daily Voice readers. Email your name and town to info@bookedparties before Tuesday, April 18. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Tuesday. The event will bring together 125 to 150 local moms; this will be a selling event for new and incoming merchants on the Booked Parties website. A percentage of the tic…
Westchester Event Among More Than 100 Trump Tax Marches Nationally Westchester Event Among More Than 100 Trump Tax Marches Nationally
Westchester Event Among More Than 100 Trump Tax Marches Nationally A Trump Tax March in Westchester is one of more than 100 scheduled to be held nationally on Saturday, April 15. The aim of the marches is to bring attention to the fact that President Donald Trump has not released his income tax returns The Westchester march is scheduled for noon at the Lewisboro Town House in South Salem. The event, organized by TaxMarch.org, are scheduled throughout the nation, but the Lewisboro march is the only one slated for the Hudson Valley. Go HERE for details. Another march is taking place in New York City's Bryant Park at 1 p.m.  There will also be marches at t…
Westchester Party Site Holds First-Ever Pop-Up In Ardsley Westchester Party Site Holds First-Ever Pop-Up In Ardsley
Westchester Party Site Holds First-Ever Pop-Up In Ardsley ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Booked Parties, a children's birthday party resource website and booking platform, will host its first pop-up shop for Booked Marketplace on Thursday, April 20 at LIFE The Place To Be in Ardsley from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will bring together 125 to 150 local moms; this will be a selling event for new and incoming merchants on the Booked Parties website. A percentage of the tickets will benefit The Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $20 and are for sale at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/booked-parties-13201894868. Booked Parties is giving away two free ticket…
Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Welcomes Spring With New Farm Arrivals, Contest Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Welcomes Spring With New Farm Arrivals, Contest
Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Welcomes Spring With New Farm Arrivals, Contest YONKERS, N.Y. -  Stew Leonard’s Little Farm in Yonkers will open for the season on Saturday, April 29. And that means greeting some new arrivals. The birth of two baby cows, two goats and two sheep are planned for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Yonkers (1 Stew Leonard Dr., 914-375-4700) To honor the blessed event, Stew’s Little Farms is hosting a celebration that includes snacks, balloons, and special appearances by Clover the Cow, Daphne Duck and Cynthia Chick. In anticipation of the opening, kids ages four to 10 are invited to enter the “Name Our Babies” contest. Parents can pick up a “Name Our Ba…