Community Mural Unveiled at Sleepy Hollow Riverwalk The Village of Sleepy Hollow recently unveiled The Wishing Wall, a temporary mural that celebrates the aspirations of the Sleepy Hollow community. Located near the Tarrytown Lighthouse, the 520-foot wall consists of 65 concrete panels that were painted by local artists and Sleepy…
A global pandemic, state-mandated shutdowns, an ongoing fight for inclusiveness, and a tumultuous election season. The year 2020 has been a difficult one – for adults, but also for children and teens. It has challenged many to look inward, understand their priorities and think about themselves as part of a…
Just Mercy I remember when I was at the movies (yes…there was a time), and I ran into someone I knew. They had just finished watching Just Mercy and were visibly moved and shaken. It had been on my “to watch” list ever since. So I was delighted to see it…
by Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor Spray chalk, it seems, will be a hot commodity this summer. As dozens of arts organizations plan to pivot their indoor events into an outdoor format, many will be marking off socially distanced areas in the grass with chalk to ensure safe gatherings….
Many people think of The Bedford Playhouse as offering mainly older titles, but it just ain’t so. After all, classics come in all shapes, sizes and ages. The 10 recommendations below were all released over the past decade. Many are lesser-known films that audiences may have missed – a balanced…
A collection of movie reviews and opinions from Marsha Gordon, President/CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. When she is not advocating for business, building the economy or creating job opportunities, you can find her at the movie theatre enjoying many different film genres.
Just steps away from the Yonkers Metro-North station in the riverfront section of Downtown Yonkers, two-hundred independent movies will be screened. From November 1-11, the eleven-day Yonkers Film Festival (YoFiFest) will turn the spotlight toward the filmmaker for some due attention. These makers aren’t all hailing from L.A. – though…
A collection of movie reviews and opinions from Marsha Gordon, President/CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. When she is not advocating for business, building the economy or creating job opportunities, you can find her at the movie theatre enjoying many different film genres.
A collection of movie reviews and opinions from Marsha Gordon, President/CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. When she is not advocating for business, building the economy or creating job opportunities, you can find her at the movie theatre enjoying many different film genres.
History is a powerful thing. It is undeniable. However, sometimes it may be hidden for a while or just overlooked, or even ignored as if it didn’t exist. Take for example the history of Philipsburg Manor in Tarrytown. It is recorded in the archives of the New York Public Library in bold 18th Century script that the Philips family were slave owners. The primary source for this conclusion is a seemingly innocuous document called an Inventory, dated 1750, listing the possessions of arguably the richest merchant in New York State.
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