Southern Westchester

April 10, 2015

Our Favorite Independent Coffee Shops in Westchester

coffee shops in Westchester New York

Now this little factoid may just blow your caffeinated mind (or not) - but there are nearly 20 Starbucks locations just in Westchester County, NY. For coffee and espresso lovers who've got to have their "fix," this is certainly a comforting thought. But sometimes you want more than to …

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April 8, 2015

Best High Schools in Westchester NY and the Hudson Valley

Education website Niche.com recently ranked the best high schools in the country. Some of the best high schools in Westchester NY made the national list. They also came up with a list of the top 100 high schools in New York State, where our Hudson Valley high schools …

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April 6, 2015

Westchester Small Business Feature: Melissa with Bronx Naturals

Here at our blog we thrive on all things local. We will be featuring local Hudson Valley and Westchester small business. Our first guest is Melissa, an entrepreneur from Yonkers with her own line of natural soy candles and massage oil company, Bronx Naturals.

The Bronx Naturals

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April 6, 2015

A Guide to Tag Sales In Westchester

Tag Sales in Westchester New York

Spring is just about here. For some people this means gardening and outdoor sports. For others, this means one thing: tag sale season! Here is a little guide to finding the bargains and tag sales in Westchester County.   

There are many reasons to like tag sales …

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March 31, 2015

7 Book Clubs To Join At Your Local Westchester Library

Do you love books and want to meet others who share this activity? Are you new to your community and want to make friends? Joining a book club at your local library is a great choice, both to make friends and to expand your reading palate.

We are fortunate …

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March 30, 2015

Not a Surprise, Rye was the most expensive among Westchester County real estate

Southern Westchester County real estate median sales price Southern Westchester County median sales price of single family homes in 2014.
To see the map for the entire Westchester County and other Hudson Valley towns, click here

 

How is the Westchester County real estate market doing? According to our heat map based on the …

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March 27, 2015

Hudson Valley Easter Egg Hunts 2015

 

Nothing says Easter like a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt. Many of these Hudson Valley Easter egg hunts also include games, face painting, and photos with the Easter bunny. Below are some egg hunts happening around Westchester and the Hudson Valley in 2015.

Easter is April 5th …

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March 26, 2015

3 Places for Breakfast and Brunch in Southern Westchester

It is almost the weekend…who feels like cooking?

Actually most of us enjoy trying a new recipe. But sometimes it is a real treat to go out and let someone else rattle around the pans for awhile. And there’s something extra fun about going out for breakfast or brunch, …

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March 24, 2015

The Parsons Estate Ruins at the Rye Nature Center

parsons-estate-rye-nature-center-6 Ruins of the Parsons Estate at the Rye Nature Center. Photo credit: Stephanie Lombardo

Yesterday we wrote about all the fun activities at the Rye Nature Center. I just couldn't help but to add an additional post about the interesting grounds at the Rye Nature Center.

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March 23, 2015

Welcome Spring at the Rye Nature Center!

Are you in lower Westchester and want to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors? Don't miss the Rye Nature Center, a fun place to visit for families and individuals.

The center is open each day from dawn to dusk if you simply want to take your kids …

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