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Mamaroneck Sports Update
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As the season winds down, Mamaroneck is competitive in the finals in several sports.
Mamaroneck’s Hampshire Club Continues to Push Development
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Plans to develop Hampshire County Club into a 105 unit residential community took “another step forward,” or not, depending on who you ask.
Developer Plans to Preserve Larchmont Property and Build Subdivision
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The company says it plans to move the 6200 square foot home to another spot on the property, and also build an adjacent 4-lot subdivision.
Longford’s Ice Cream to Return to Larchmont
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Good news, ice cream fans! Longford’s is coming back to Larchmont, possibly as early as next weekend.
Coming Up: Larchmont House Tour – May 6
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The Larchmont Historical Society annual Spring House Tour is Sunday, May 6 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm with a reception following at the Larchmont Yacht Club from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Key State Senate Race Put Focus on Westchester
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Shelley Mayer easily trounced Republican Julie Killain in this race
Coming Up: Young Thespians Take On Shakespeare- April 20-22
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Mamaroneck Shakespeare Players transform the Hommocks Middle School auditorium into the Forest of Arden during Mamaroneck High School’s 44th Annual Shakespeare Festival.
‘Preserve Larchmont’ and Residents Keep Up Fight to Save Home
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The three year fight over the stately late 19th Century home seems to be coming to head as owner Bobby Ben-Simon formally applies for a demolition permit in preparation for the construction of four multi-million dollars homes on the 1.6 acre lot.
100’s of Local Students Walk-out, Colleges Say Won’t Impact Admissions
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High Schools across the area and the nation honored victims of the Parkland, Florida shootings at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in a 17 minute walkout.
One Week: Westchester Still Not Fully Restored, Politicians Blast Utilities
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One week later, 13,000 Westchester residents still without power are waiting for 11:00 pm Friday, when Con Ed has said final outages will be restored.
Westchester Storm Update
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer called for the heads of Con Edison and NYSEG to resign
Coming Up: Larchmont Screening of “Wasted!” – Mar. 3
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40% of our food in the U.S. is thrown out, along with more than a billion tons of food globally.
Coming Up: Historical Fire Irish Night, Larchmont – March 3
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The Larchmont Historical Fire will host its traditional Irish Night celebration
Larchmont Natural Opens on Palmer Avenue
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Larchmont Natural is a new market that opened Feb. 1 at 1919 Palmer Avenue.
Coming Up: Clarke Auction, Larchmont – Feb. 12
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There’s a new, no reserve auction at Clarke Feb. 12 at 2pm. And lots of options for bidding, in person or on line, and previewing the goods.
Coming Up: Mamaroneck Redistricting Community Meeting- Feb 6
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“Enrollment Planning Community Conversation” Tuesday evening, Feb. 6. Hommocks Library, 7:00 pm
$1 Million in Goods Stolen from New Rochelle Jeweler
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$1 million worth of jewelry and other merchandise was reportedly smuggled through a hole cut through the roof early Friday morning at New Rochelle Coin Stamps and Jewelers
Tunnel from Rye to Long Island Proposal is Revived
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As you’ve no doubt heard, plans for a tunnel from Rye through the Long Island Sound to the North Shore of Long Island are back on the table.
Coming Up: “In Pursuit of Silence” at Emelin – Feb. 1
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Larchmont’s Cheryl Vigder Brause, founder of 2bpresent and local meditation teacher was involved in the production of this film
Coming Up: Mamaronecks HS Band Joins Jazz Greats – Jan 26
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If you’re at the Emelin tonight, there’s an extra treat in store.
Larchmont’s Golden Shoestring Helps Families, JLWOS Needs Volunteers
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The Golden Shoestring, the thrift store located in Larchmont, supplied clothes and housewares to nine local families displaced from their homes after two serious fires over the last two months.
Community Grapples with New Rochelle High School Violence
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Hundreds of parents met with school leaders in an overflowing auditorium at New Rochelle High School Tuesday night
Mamaroneck Pre-K Registration Open
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Applications are now being accepted though March 9, 2018 for Mamaroneck UPK.
Man Falls Through Frozen Echo Bay, New Rochelle
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New Rochelle Police rescued a man who fell through the ice on Monday off the shore of Five Islands Park in New Rochelle.
Latimer Sworn in as Westchester County Executive
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Former local State Senator and State Assemblyman George Latimer was sworn in as Westchester County Executive Sunday.
Larchmont, Mamaroneck Libraries Offer Streaming Films
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The on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free at the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries.
Mix of Pre-Pay Tax Options for Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Westchester County
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Residents in the Mamaroneck School District will not be able to pre-pay their 2018 school taxes,
Coming Up: Mamaroneck School Board Enrollment Discussion- Dec.19
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The rapid growth in Enrollment in Mamaroneck Schools is a hot button topic this year.
Rumorville: What’s Happening on Palmer Ave in Larchmont?
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There’s a lot of activity on Palmer Avenue in Larchmont, good news for residents and store owners who’ve been working to breathe life back into many empty storefronts.
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Larchmont to be Backdrop for Julia Roberts Movie
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A Larchmont church will be the backdrop for a a movie called “Ben is Back,” starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges.
(More) Loop Love of the Season Gift Ideas
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Continuing our series on local holiday gift ideas. These can be store-bought, special experiences or meaningful donations.
(More) Loop Love of the Season Gift Ideas
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Continuing our series on local holiday gift ideas. These can be store-bought, special experiences or meaningful donations.
Coming Up: Larchmont Holiday Fest- Dec. 2
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Be sure to drop in on Larchmont’s Holiday festival throughout the day Saturday.
Cool Finds: Hour to Exit in New Rochelle
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A new “escape room” destination in New Rochelle, Hour to Exit.
Loop Love of the Season Gift Ideas
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This is the first in a series on local holiday gift ideas. These can be store-bought, special experiences or meaningful donations.
New Rochelle Roadway ReBoots: Quaker Ridge and Dick van Dyke
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Big changes are coming to two notable New Rochelle roadways.
Larchmont Residents Donating for Turkeys for HOPE Community Center
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Two Larchmont women are campaigning to help buy 200 turkeys for the HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER in New Rochelle.
Coming Up: St John’s Christmas Bazaar, Larchmont – Nov.18
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There is no better way to kick off the holiday season than by celebrating and shopping at the Christmas Bazaar
Coming Up: 8 Track at Capitol in Port Chester – Nov.17
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Local band 8Track will be rocking the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester Friday night.