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Mamaroneck Gets an Interim Principal for MHS & An AP for Chatsworth

Debbie Manetta — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:53:33 +0000

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Shaps announced at the August 9 board meeting that Dr. John Goetz, former “Connecticut High School Principal of the Year” and an experienced superintendent, will ...read more...

Student Pass Rates Plummet as State Raises Test Bar

Judy Silberstein — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:20 +0000

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) threw a loop into standardized testing on Wednesday, July 28, by dramatically increasing the score needed to meet math and English language arts ...read more...

PR: Larchmont Realtors Host Japanese Counterparts

Judy Silberstein — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:00:18 +0000

A lively exchange of innovative ideas and information was the focus of a recent visit of senior officers from the newly opened Japan Sotheby’s International Realty to the Larchmont office ...read more...

At Home on the Sound Launches May 16

Emily Grotta — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:48:10 +0000

Two years of planning and organizing will culminate Sunday, May 16, at a celebratory launch for At Home on the Sound, a new grassroots organization with the mission of ...read more...

Sherwood’s BBQ Turns 21

Julie Gates Hekker — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:28:21 +0000

Sherwood’s Restaurant and BBQ opened its doors to the Village of Larchmont twenty-one years ago in 1989. “Some of our customers have been coming here since they were 21 themselves, ...read more...

Vietnam: Great First Trip to Asia

Diana Hechler of D Tours Travel — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:26:09 +0000

Larchmont families considering a first trip to Asia might want to think about Vietnam. Given its small size, you can visit the main highlights easily over a 10-12 day spring ...read more...

Knitters Celebrate 30th Year of Silver Canvas

Emily Grotta — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:42:29 +0000

With empty storefronts throughout the local business district, Monday night’s party marking the 30th anniversary of the Silver Canvas knitting store in Larchmont was indeed a reason to celebrate.

More ...read more...

PR: Lucio Fontana at PGartventure

Linda Heaney — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:32:37 +0000

PGartventure Gallery is honored to present “Lucio Fontana: Concetti Spaziali Prints and Sculptures” featuring works by Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), founder of the art movement “Spatialism” and precursor to the “Minimalist” ...read more...

Larchmont-Based Website Is Finalist for Webby Award

Emily McKhann — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:04:37 +0000

TheMotherhood.com, the web community I started in 2006 with Cooper Munroe and based here in Larchmont, has been named a finalist for a Webby Award in the Family/Parenting category ...read more...

Sky’s the Limit for Ambitious Artist Gerda Roze At 85

Katherine Ann Samon — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:38:27 +0000

At 85, Gerda Roze, from Mount Vernon, sent out persuasive press releases she wrote for her upcoming show at Mamaroneck Artists Guild. She just got a new computer and has ...read more...

Sharkeys Cuts For Kids Closes on Boston Post Rd

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:08:45 +0000

Sharkeys Cuts For Kids Closes on Boston Post Rd

Snip-its Haircuts for Kids on Central Avenue, the premier children’s hair salon in Westchester, is offering $5 off ...read more...

PR: Mam’k Author Lee Stringer Speaks to Writers, April 10

Maureen Mancini Amaturo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:04:22 +0000

Mamaroneck writer Lee Stringer will be on hand to launch the Unicorn Writers Conference on April 10 at The Oronoque Country Club in Stratford, Connecticut. The author of the critically ...read more...

PR: Mam’k Teen Doctor Moving to White Plains

Dr. Ann Engelland — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:04:08 +0000

After ten years in Mamaroneck, Dr Ann Engelland will be moving her adolescent medicine practice to White Plains.

As of April 12, the new location will be 222 Westchester Avenue, ...read more...

Peter Kaplan Banks on iPad to Save Journalism

Katherine Ann Samon — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:41:10 +0000

When The New York Times reported on March 1st that Condé Nast was creating five magazines in iPad format, one group in Larchmont had already heard the back story.

The ...read more...

Eerie and Magical at Kenise Barnes Fine Arts

Katherine Ann Samon — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:27:00 +0000

On one of the few Palmer Avenue blocks that hasn’t been hit by vacancies, Kenise Barnes Fine Art pulled in a packed house on Saturday, February 27 for the opening ...read more...

PR:“Juan Delcan: Bruto’s Hand” at PGartventure

Linda Heaney — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:25:43 +0000

PGartventure Gallery is pleased to present the works of an internationally acclaimed animation artist and live action director in the upcoming show “Juan Delcan: Bruto’s Hand.” Fusing art brut with ...read more...

Gisele’s Hosts Hair for Haiti Cut-a-Thon: Mar 7

Giseles Salon — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:14:40 +0000

We are all connected, one way or another – it is wonderful to be able to share our talents and help make a difference,” said Gisele Guerrero, owner of Gisele’s ...read more...

Gourmet Deli Opens & Chamber Brainstorms to Revive Business District

Judy Silberstein — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:03:35 +0000

After a month of multiple store closures along Palmer Avenue, the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce has some good news to announce:

opening of Larchmont Gourmet deli (ribbon-cutting and free bagels ...read more...

Fashion at the Neighbors’- Trunk Show Til Feb 8

Judy Silberstein — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:06:19 +0000

How do women juggle the demands of their families and jobs with the desire to dress fashionably and affordably?

In Larchmont, some women are heading to their neighbors’ homes (or ...read more...

PR:Broadway’s Martin Moran in Sneak Peek of New Solo Show

Anna Becker — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:02:51 +0000

The Insights & Revelations Performance Series at the Emelin Theatre is presenting a sneak preview in advance its off-Broadway premier of Rehearsing Consciousness on February 25th at 8 pm.