From The Desk Of Brian Harrod.....
FULL COVERAGE OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY
HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Peekskill Newswire
Peekskill, officially the City of Peekskill, is a city in #WestchesterCounty, New York.
Peekskill is situated on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from #JonesPoint.
The city of #PeekskillN.Y., in northwest Westchester County, is being discovered by those looking for housing bargains and a somewhat reasonable rent.
Over the years, Peekskill has grown to be a thriving artistic community, with notables like the #HudsonValley Center for Contemporary Art and the Paramount Center for the Arts, which offers live entertainment.
Several venues in #Peekskill provide space for local artists to perform, including the trendy Peekskill Coffee House and The BeanRunner Café—both of which host open mic nights throughout the year.
Residents also enjoy the local Peekskill Brewery. And with the Hudson River so close by, there are many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors—including kayaking, and river cruise tours.
The population was 23,583 during the 2010 census.
Estimated Current Population: 24,272 (2017)
ZIP code: 10566
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Pelham Newswire
#Pelham is a suburban community in #WestchesterCounty, New York, approximately 14 miles northeast of Midtown #Manhattan.
As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 12,396.
Historically, Pelham was composed of five villages and became known as #ThePelhams“
Pelham is the oldest town in Westchester County.
Thomas Pell signed a treaty in 1654 with the Siwanoy Indians to buy the town and other areas.
Pelham is a place where people know one another. but there’s nothing cookie-cutter about the community.
Zip code: 10803
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Pelham Manor Roundup
#Pelham, NY breaking news, local news, events, weather, sports, and schools brought to you by publisher #BrianHarrod
Pelham Manor is a village located in #WestchesterCounty.
As of the of 2000, there were 5,466 people, 1,862 households, and 1,504 families residing in the village.
The population density was 4,121.3 inhabitants per square mile.
In the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 5,486.
The racial makeup of the village was 92.15% White, 2.12% African American, 0.07% Native American, 2.80% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 4.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,862 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them.
Four Corners, at the intersection of Boston Post Road (US1) and Pelhamdale Avenue is the mainshopping area with two mini strip malls, facing each other on either side of Boston Post Road.
The is also the Post Road Plaza, which is a shopping mall located on the Pelham Manor/Bronx border, at 895 Pelham Parkway, at the intersection of Boston Post Road (US 1), Pelham Parkway, and the Hutchinson River Parkway
#PelhamManor Roundup provides the latest community news written by local award-winning Bloggers, columnists, editors, feature writers and reporters.
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Pleasantville Roundup
Hyper Local news for #PleasantvilleNY
Editor Brian Harrod delivers the comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for #Pleasantville
Pleasantville is a village in the town of #MountPleasant, in #WestchesterCounty,
It is located 30 miles north of #Manhattan.
Pleasantville is home to a campus of #PaceUniversity and to the Jacob Burns Film Center.
It was the original home of #ReadersDigest, which still uses a Pleasantville postal address.
Most of Pleasantville is served by the Pleasantville Union Free School District, with small parts of northern Pleasantville served by the #Chappaqua Central School District.
The village is also home to the Bedford Road School, Pleasantville Middle School, and Pleasantville High School.
Pleasantville is home to the Westchester Table Tennis Center, where over 250 members compete, practice and train for various tournaments, and now, many are even training to become olympic athletes.
The Captain Lawrence Brewing Company’s first brewing location was in Pleasantville.
The current mayor of Pleasantville is Peter Scherer, who has held the seat since 2009.
Another part of the Pleasantville’s cultural scene is the Pleasantville Music Festival, made possible by the village, over 150 volunteers host an all-day outdoor event stage at Parkway Field on the second Saturday in July.
Pleasantville is also home to the Pleasantville Farmers Market.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles.
As of of 2000, there were 7,172 people, 2,637 households, and 1,824 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,943.4 people per square mile.
There were 2,684 housing units at an average density of 1,475.7 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the village was 90.35% White, 2.90% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.89% Asian, 1.73% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.36% of the population.
There were 2,637 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them.
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Pound Ridge Roundup
Pound Ridge is a town in #WestchesterCounty, New York.
With origins stretching back to the 1640s, #PoundRidge—comprised of Pound Ridge, #SarlesCorners and #
The population of #PoundRidgeNY was 5,104 at the 2010 census.
The town is located in the eastern corner of the county, bordered by #Stamford, #Connecticut, to the south, #Bedford, New York, to the west and #Lewisboro, #NewYork, to the north and east
Originally populated by Mohican Indian tribes, the town gradually expanded during the 19th and 20th century and today encloses a total of 23.5 square miles.
Nestled away from busy highways and urban noise and crowds, Pound Ridge is a picturesque rural town treasured for its rolling hills and scenic country roads
Beyond its reputation for being home to a large number of artists over the years (actor #RichardGere presently calls this northeastern Westchester town his home)
Of Pound Ridge’s 30 square miles, nearly a third is open space, including more than 3,000 acres of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Pound Ridge boasts a variety of restaurants, antique shops, and the county’s largest park, the 4,700-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Zip code: 10576
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Roundup Newswires Editor Brian Harrod Helps You Keep Up To Date With One of #NorthSalem‘s Historic Hamlets Purdy’s….
HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Purdys Roundup
Hyper Local news for #Purdys continually updated from thousands of sources on the web. The comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for #PurdysNY
Purdys is a hamlet located within the Town of North Salem, in #WestchesterCounty.
The Purdy’s station is a commuter rail stop on the MTA Metro-North Railroad‘s #HarlemLine, located in Purdys, New York.
It is 46 miles from #GrandCentral Terminal and the average travel time to Grand Central is 1 hour, 12 minutes.
Like its southern neighbor, #GoldensBridge, Purdy’s is located next to Interstate 684, at NY 116 (Exit 7).
However, unlike Goldens Bridge, trees block the view of the station from the expressway.
The elevation of Purdys is 253 feet
Zip Code: 10560
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Rye Brook Newswire
Rye Brook is a village in #WestchesterCounty, New York, within the #TownOfRye.
The leafy village of Rye Brook is a 3.5-square-mile, narrow stretch of land tucked in between #Harrison, #PorChester
With less than 10,000 inhabitants in its three-and-a-half mile radius, #RyeBrook is principally known as a bedroom community quintessential for families and suburban family life.
Recognized for its exceptional private schools, life in #RyeBrookNY is focused on the kids, their activities, and the schools that they attend.
Colonials and split-level villas align the tidy canapé streets, which attract swarms of kids on bikes and active teenagers with basketballs as well as power-walkers and joggers.
Although a downtown area does not exist, three major shopping centers, one of which being the fashion-centric #
In addition to the thoroughly manicured lawns that line the quiet neighborhood streets, Rye Brook offers several beautiful parks; the most picturesque being the 35-acre #CrawfordPark, which features ball fields, tennis courts, a playground and the rentable and remarkable #CrawfordMansion.
The town is also home to the private #BlindBrookCountryClub
The population was 9,347 at the 2010 census.
#RyeBrook has been designated as a Tree City USA for 14 years.
Zip code: 10573
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Rye City Newswire
Rye is a city in #WestchesterCounty, New York.
With roughly 15,000 residents, Rye is commonly referred to as one of #Westchester’s smallest yet finest cities.
With a long stretch of picturesque Long Island Sound beachfront, a refurbished colonial-style downtown district complete with upscale fashion boutiques, galleries, gift shops and its own exclusive “Restaurant Row,” #Rye certainly lives up to its own reputation.
Predominantly populated by upper-middle class families, Rye stands out as a tranquil yet vibrantly family-oriented city with astonishing houses—some of the county’s most luxurious—and spectacularly scenic views all around.
Public interest points include the almost century-old #RyePlayland
In addition to #Playland, the city features its own public #OaklandBeach and #
The #CityOfRye is separate from the #TownOfRye, which has more land area than the city.
#RyeCity, formerly the #VillageOfRye, was part of #RyeTown until it received its charter as a city in 1942.
The population was 15,720 at the 2010 census.
Zip code: 10580
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Scarsdale Roundup
Scarsdale is a town and village in #WestchesterCounty, New York, United States.
Beyond being Westchester’s wealthiest town, #Scarsdale can also pride itself with being the county’s most educated (at least according to standardized tests) as Scarsdale’s student average on the SATs is the highest in Westchester (1916 out of 2400).
As a result of being the county’s wealthiest town it does not come as a surprise that its Tudor-style downtown area is jam-packed with fashionable boutiques, upscale shops and pricey restaurants for the extravagant gourmand.
Among many other points of interest, Zachys Wine stands out as a nationally recognized wine emporium, attracting wine connoisseurs from across the world since 1944.
In addition to its exclusive downtown area, even more exclusive homes surround this town of roughly 20,000 residents.
The massive estates that lay on the outskirts of Scarsdale house some of the most affluent people in the state and publicly notable natives include #RobReiner, #
The #TownOfScarsdale is coextensive with the #VillageOfScarsdale, but the community has opted to operate solely with a village government, one of several villages in the state that have a similar governmental situation.
As of the 2010 census, Scarsdale’s population was 17,166.
Mayor: Marc Samwick
ZIP Code: 10583
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Sleepy Hollow Roundup
The legendary village of Sleepy Hollow is found on the eastern bank of the #HudsonRiver roughly 25 miles north of New York City.
The village immortalized in #WashingtonIrving’s iconic work has taken great care to preserve its historical integrity.
#SleepyHollow is known as the setting of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” The author is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Visitors can journey through time at the Old Dutch Church, colonial #PhilipsburgManor, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery where William Rockefeller, Brooke Astor, and Andrew Carnegie among other notables were laid to rest.
#Kykuit, the #RockefellerFamily’s opulent hilltop estate, has gardens with 20th-century sculptures
While Sleepy Hollow has a full calendar of events all year round, the most exciting time has to be #Halloween.
The village goes all out with a haunted hayride, the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, Horseman’s Hollow, and Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosity.
Sleepy Hollow small-town charm is fortified by its array of quaint shops, restaurants, and lush scenery.
Zip code: 10591
Town: #MountPleasant
Population: 10,218 (2017)
Mayor: #KenWray
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Tarrytown Roundup
#Tarrytown is a village in the town of #Greenburgh in #
Nestled on the eastern shore of the #HudsonRiver where the #TappanZeeBridge crosses the river is the historic village of Tarrytown.
The Tappan Zee Bridge carries the #NewYork State Thruway (Interstates 87 and 287) to #SouthNyack in #
#TarrytownNY‘s picturesque downtown features a number of mom-and-pop shops and an array of dining options.
Visitors are often drawn to the antique shops, scenic waterfront, and historical sites. Washington Irving’s iconic home and #Sunnyside, the breathtaking #Lyndhurst, known as America’s finest Gothic Revival mansion
Visitors also flock to the #TarrytownMusicHall built in 1885 are among the most impressive sites in the town.
Other Points of interest
#TappanZGallery Contemporary and Fine Art Gallery in the heart of Main Street
Marymount campus of #FordhamUniversity
Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns
Historical Society Serving #SleepyHollow and Tarrytown
Tarrytown residents enjoy access to the #OldCrotonAqueduct Trail, the Third Friday street festival, and farmer’s market.
Tarrytown is about 25 miles north of midtown #Manhattan in New York City, and is served by a stop on the #MetroNorth‘s Hudson Line.
The population was 11,277 at the 2010 census
Estimated Current Population: 11,572 (2017)
Incorporated: 1870
Zip code: 10591
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HYPER LOCAL NEWS: Thornwood Roundup
Being a census-designated-place (CDP) within the Town of #MountPleasant,
According to the United States #CensusBureau, the hamlet has a total area of 1.1 square miles
The population was 3,759 at the 2010 census.
#Thornwood has been a bit of an enigma for residents to the south and north of it.
But situated in the heart of Westchester it is worth to be recognized for its wide assortment of housing options (featuring slightly larger lots than in bordering Pleasantville),
#ThornwoodNY is also known for its good schools, its two shopping centers (with two of the largest supermarkets in central Westchester), and its array of pubs and restaurants.
Thornwood once had a large and thriving #WestchesterMarble
Dating back to 1845, the quarry supplied white marble which helped build #StPatricksCathedral (
The quarry pit was filled in during the mid-1980s, and the Town Center shopping mall was constructed over it.
Neighboring #Hawthorne
#Manhattan is also easily accessible via #MetroNorth from both Hawthorne and #Pleasantville train stations.
Thornwood once had a station on the #HarlemLine of the Metro-North Railroad and was about a 48-minute ride to #GrandCentralTerminal.
The station building remains on #CommerceStreet, but the stop was eliminated
Zip code: 10594
Area code 914
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