Vincent Graziano has done it again. Having published his first work of fiction, Die Laughing, in 2009, and more recently The Family Jewels in 2018, the stand up comedian turned funeral parlor owner again borrows from memories of his youth in Little Italy and imagined scenarios only a funeral director could devise. Continue Reading →
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Byram Residents Seek I95 Sound Barriers, Protection for Veterans Memorials Near New Hamill Rink Site
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The Byram Neighborhood Association met Monday night via Zoom to discuss plans for a new Hamill Rink, concerns about noise from the CT Dept of Transportation’s $205 million I-95 improvement project, and a raft of concerns about beautification, blight, parking and traffic in the neighborhood on the west side of town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Al Shehadi, Alan Monelli, Brian O'Connor, Burgers Shakes & Fries
Greenwich and Port Chester High School Students are “Youth Feeding Youth”
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outh Feeding Youth, a new organization within Don Bosco Community Center in Port Chester, thanked Garden Catering for the 1,800 meals donated to Port Chester youth impacted by food insecurity during Covid-19. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Don Bosco Community Center, Garden Catering, Nugs Not Huge, Port Chester, Youth Feeding Youth
Port Chester ZBA Considers Tarry Lighthouse. “Folks Like Village’s Rusty, Dusty Form”
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About a dozen residents of Byram and Port Chester shared their opinions on the proposed 7-story, 242-unit development that would replace the entire block bordered by North Main St, Mill St, Abendroth and Highland St. Most opposed the project, several cited the appeal of the existing diverse and historic buildings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Anthony Gioffre, Business Council of Westchester, Byram Neighborhood Association, David Mann, Eric Zamft
The Thrill is Gone: A Tribute to BB King at Capital Theatre in Port Chester
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The Thrill Is Gone: A Tribute To B.B. King features two unique nights of music February 16, and 17, 2020, at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, BB King, Capital Theatre, Port Chester
Local Officials Voice Concerns about Increased Traffic at Proposed Tarry Lighthouse
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Port Chester Mayor Falanka and CT State Rep Steve Meskers (District 150) Share concerns of increased traffic from proposed Tarry Lighthouse development. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Byram, David Mann, Delavan Ave, Mill Street, Port Chester
Greenwich Residents Rail Against Port Chester Multi Story Apartment Building
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“I worry about not just noise and air pollution, but lost travel time and public safety concerns for our EMT, Fire and Police vehicles that will have a hard time.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Anthony Gioffre, Brian Dempsey, Curt Lavalla, David Mann, Dennis Schack
Tarry Lighthouse: Just Over Mill St Bridge, 274 Units, Retail/Restaurant Proposed in Port Chester
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A nine-story mixed use development with 274 studio and one bedroom apartments and retail/restaurant at ground level is proposed just over the Mill Street Bridge in Port Chester, NY. The applicant’s traffic impact study said there would not be a significant impact on nearby intersections, and therefore no roadway improvements were suggested. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Byram, Delavan Ave, Mill Street Bridge, Port Chester, Tarry Lighthouse
Sonora Offers 20% Discount through August to Mark 20th Anniversary
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To mark the restaurant’s 20th anniversary, Sonora in Port Chester is offering a full 20 percent discount on its menu through August. Chef/owner Rafael Palomino anchors his Rectory Street restaurant in Latin American cuisine, though for the last few years, he has been incorporating many culinary recipes from other kindred countries, such as Portugal and Peru. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Port Chester, Rafael Palomino, Sonora
Chef Dave DiBari’s “Eugene’s” is Elevating Diner Fare in Port Chester
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“This is very simple food that chefs can give their identity and energy, but the bottom line is it’s food for everybody.” – Chef Dave DiBari Continue Reading →