Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — February 24, 2020 — How about some thoughts on the marvelous month of March…I hope we all get through the Ides of March with no ill effects; we remember to spring ahead on March 8 at 2am; and survive the green beer …
By MARK JEFFERS
MGM Resorts International Named a FORTUNE “World’s Most Admired Company”
LAS VEGAS, NV — January 23, 2020 — MGM Resorts International has been named among FORTUNE’s 2020 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, available online at www.FORTUNE.com. The survey, regarded as a definitive analysis of corporate reputation, ranked MGM Resorts among the best in the world in the category of Hotels, Casinos and Resorts. The list is a ranking of …
Columbia University School of Arts Launches the Three Concert Series: Bach From The Piano Curated by Simone Dinnerstein
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
“The brilliant pianist Simone Dinnerstein is one of my favorite collaborators, and I’m thrilled to welcome her back to the Miller stage with a three-concert Bach series that she curated. With her unique interpretation of Bach coupled with a stellar lineup of guest musicians, this series promises to be a special experience, beginning with this intimate evening of Sonatas.” …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: Saratoga Springs, New York – A Hudson Valley Treasure
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
SARATOGA, NY — Saratoga Springs, a town enhanced by a history of health, wealth and racing, was first and foremost a town blessed with nourishing mineral springs. These magical waters were undiscovered until 1771 when a British general attributed the cure of his leg wound to High Rock Spring. Post Revolution, this site became a refuge for luminaries that ranged …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Celebrate the New Year at the Westchester Broadway Theatre (WBT) with a Fabulously Complete Package at a Value-Packed Price!
Celebrate New Year 2020 from December 31, 2019 to January 1, 2020 Open Bar for the entire evening. 6:00PM – 2:00AM Lavish hot and cold Hors d’Oeuvres Buffet. 6:00PM See: Neal Berg’s 51 Years Of Rock & Roll, live on stage! Starring 5 Broadway Stars! 7:00pm Sumptuous served dinner featuring your choice from a variety of entrees. Dancing into the night with …
Three Very Merry Recordings from 2019
By BOB PUTIGNANO
The McCrary Sisters “A Very McCrary Christmas” Rounder Records Keb’ Mo’ “Moonlight, Mistletoe & You” Concord Records Los Lobos “Llegó Navidad” Rhino Records Every year it becomes increasingly difficult to find Christmas Holiday recordings, but after extensive research (not really 🙂 I found three new Holiday albums from three dissimilar artists: The McCrary Sisters, Keb’ Mo’, and Los Lobos. “A …
By BOB PUTIGNANO
John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher / Editor; Michael Edelman Esq., Political Analyst; Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor; Dr. Frances G. Wills, Briarcliff Manor NY / Putnam Valley NY Superintendent; and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large, on Westchester On the Level – Monday, December 9, 2019 @10am ET
Guests and listeners may share their perspective and / or inquiry by calling: (347) 205-9201. Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” – http://tobtr.com/s/11607811 The broadcast is initialized every Monday to Friday from 10am-12Noon ET. An archive is created by 12:15pm. Topics of discussion are defined herein: John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher / Editor speaks to the following issues: …
MGM’s President and COO in Yonkers Steps Down from MGM Resorts International Empire City Casino
By BRIAN HARROD
YONKERS, NY — December 2, 2019 — MGM Resorts International President and COO Uri Clinton of Empire City Casino in Yonkers who had been lobbying New York lawmakers has stepped down from the firm. That he is no longer president of the company’s billion dollar casino in the City of Hills was confirmed by MGM late Monday. Uri Clinton — …
By BRIAN HARROD
Monday’s Mayoral Message – December 2nd, 2019
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY— December 2, 2019 — A Season of Gratitude: Kudos to Ossining’s Department of Public Works. While most of us in village government enjoyed a day off on Friday, you were out picking up everyone’s Thanksgiving waste. Thank you also to the storm management teams who did such a great job keeping our roads safe during the snow. Before …
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Westchester’s “News & Notes’ Ho! Ho! Ho!” Edition – December 2, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — December 2, 2019 — Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… Just finished the holiday decorating, our Manger scene needed work, lost a few sheep, added some straw, and one of the wise men needed a bit of Elmer’s glue, but otherwise good to go, then poured myself a …
By MARK JEFFERS