Tisha B’Av Literally, the “ninth day” in the Jewish month of Av, which starts at sundown on the eighth day and concludes at sundown on the ninth day of Av. This is the day when the intensity of the entire three week mourning period reaches its peak. Tisha B’Av begins at sundown, Saturday, August 10 and concludes at sundown, Sunday, …
Women’s Challah Bake: Learning the Art of Mixing, Kneading, Shaping, and Baking Challah – Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 @ 6pm
Women’s Challah Bake, Today!
Monday Mayor’s Message – July 8, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Summer Celebration Were you among the estimated 8,000 folks who joined in the fireworks celebration at the waterfront last week? Thank you to all the first responders, parks and public works staff from the Town and Village who made this terrific event a success. Live music at the waterfront continues all summer long. The Friday night Summer Concert Series happens …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
The Fourth of July
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — July 1, 2019 — As I walked by our decorative store windows festooned with red, white and blue, it brought a smile of gratitude for our country and a desire to do more research on the origins and meaning of the Fourth of July. So I went home and did my homework. Often overlooked, all of the …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Westchester’s “News & Notes” July 1, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — July 1 2019 — We are on our way to the beaches of old Cape Cod for our annual family vacation. Sunburn, soggy clothes, and sandy sandwiches, can’t wait…if I’m not eaten by a shark please enjoy this week’s “Vacation is all …
By MARK JEFFERS
Monday Mayor’s Message (June 24, 2019)
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Community Investment Congratulations to the Ossining High School Class of 2019. Your families and your community are proud of all that you have accomplished and excited for all that you will contribute as young adults. Last week’s Legislative Session began with a Public Hearing regarding Hudson Steppe. There were a number of residents who came to speak on elements of …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Chabad of Yonkers Celebrates Shavuot – Sunday, June 9, 2019th @ 11:30am
C H A G S A M E A CH – H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S YONKERS, NY — June 7, 2019 — The schedule this weekend is as follows: SHAVUOT SCHEDULE Friday, June 7: Light Sabbath candles before sundown which is at 8:25 PM Saturday, June 8: Light candles: 9:16 PM …
Yonkers Tribune Wishes Those Celebrating Eid-al-Fitr the Gift of Faith, the Blessings of Hope, and the Peace of His Love at Eid and Always
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 4, 2019 — Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan began on Monday, May 06, 2019 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, June 04, 2019. This is the month in which the Quran was revealed, when Archangel Gabriel (Jibreel in Arabic) appeared to the Prophet Muhammad and began revealing the verses …
Westchester’s “News & Notes” May 28, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County … WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — May 28, 2019 — June is busting out all over as is my waistline, so no more hot dogs for me, I’m off to buy some Kale and write this week’s “time to tighten my tummy” edition of “News & Notes.” …
By MARK JEFFERS
Memorial Day Speech of May 27, 2019
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Good Morning and God Bless America I extend a warm welcome to all of our Veterans, clergy, distinguished colleagues and honored guests, police officers, fireman, community organizations, elected officials, residents, guests, all those who graciously participated in our parade and all the children. This is the 99th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. What a unique and storied place this …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.