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Mercy College Christens Hudson Hall, Its Newest Residence Complex
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – Mercy College’s new 350-bed residence hall complex is officially open for business.The new building opened its doors to students, alumni, faculty, staff, politicians, neighbors and friends of the College on Friday, Dec. 18.
At the ribbon cutting, the new residence hall’s name was also unveiled -- Hudson Hall.
Hundreds turned out for the standing-room-only event.
Mercy officials said the new residence hall will help increase student engagement on campus and build a sense of community.
The college is “doing more to help our students succeed,” said college president Tim H…
Rye Restaurants Offer Frazzled Holiday Shoppers Break From Cooking
RYE, N.Y. – If you are hosting this Christmas but you just can’t seem to find the time to shop and cook, you can always opt for entertaining family and friends at a local restaurant.Rye restaurants what will be serving holiday feasts are:
Rosemary & Vine, 29 Purchase St. Open Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (914) 481-8660.
Encore Bistro Francais, 67 Purchase St. Open on Christmas Eve, not Christmas Day. (914) 481-8833.
WUJI, relatively new to Rye, 26 Purchase St. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (914) 481-4758.
Water Moon, 66 Purchase St. Open Christmas Day, s…
Maggie the Comfort Dog Spreads Serenity At Bronxville School
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- It’s hard to imagine a group of wiggly five- and six-year-olds paying attention for more than a few minutes, but these Bronxville students were so enthralled with a recent visitor that they sat quietly, asked questions, and even remarked about how peaceful they felt.
Maggie the Comfort Dog has that kind of effect on people … even little ones.
The therapy dog, a golden retriever from Newtown, Conn., is trained to interact with her two-footed friends at schools, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, disaster situations, and other places where people are in need of her calmin…
Winter Farmers Market To Open In Mamaroneck On Jan. 2
MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Now that the winter season has begun, many vendors at the Larchmont Farmers Market are packing up their produce and getting ready to move indoors in Mamaroneck.
The winter market will officially open on Jan. 2 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 168 W. Boston Post Road.
Market hours will be 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The delicious staples of Mamaroneck will return, including local produce, fresh fish, pasture-raised meat, eggs, artisanal breads, baked goods, pickles, prepared foods to go, and savory yogurt.
Among the new vendors expected at the market are: Asian Farmer, which sells C…
