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Viking Ship Sailing Down Hudson Stops In Croton-on-Hudson, Heads To NYC
No, you weren’t imagining things; that really was a Viking dragon ship you spied sailing down the mighty Hudson River this week.
The Draken Harald Hårfagre (Dragon Harald Fairhair in English), a oaken vessel with red sails and a fierce beast glaring from its bow, left its home port of Haugesund, Norway in April, crossed the Atlantic, traversed waterways in Canada and meandered around the Great Lakes before heading down the Hudson.
In 2014, the boat made its first ocean-going voyage from Norway to Liverpool, England, and back.
Dragons were carved on the bow and stern by superstitious seagoe…
Like Eating Out? Try 'A Taste Of North Rockland' One-Stop Eating Event
WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- How many restaurants have you been to in North Rockland? A one-stop tasting event will highlight many of the area's establishment Monday, Sept. 19 at West Haverstraw Village Hall.
A Taste of North Rockland is a fundraiser, co-sponsored by the North Rockland Lions Club and North Rockland Rotary Club. It's main event is a fare sampling, and a portion of the proceeds will help out local food pantries.
Participating restaurants include: Lynch's, Hudson Water Club, Hogan's Diner, Pasta Cucina, Babe's, 16 Front Street, Il Postino, Copper Still, Blackened Barrel, Saaz Indi…
Italian Feast, Food, Talent Take Stage In Tappan
TAPPAN, N.Y. -- An annual Italian festival with dozens of musical performers, dancing, food, celebrities and entertainment will take over the Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan for four days.The seventh annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast and Carnival runs Thursday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Sept. 18.
It draws thousands from around the tristate area annually. This year's marks the 50th anniversary of the Rockland Lodge 2176 Sons of Italy.
The festival will showcase area talent. Actor and director Paul Borghese, a lodge member, will be master of ceremonies for the live entertainment.
Bor…
Rockland's Wcfr Hosts 5th Anniversary Fundraising Gala
NYACK, N.Y. -- Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. is hosting its fifth anniversary and fundraising gala on Sept. 24 at The Time Hotel in Nyack.
The event is honoring their live-saving partners American Haitian Nurses Associations (HANA), Volunteer New York!, Faculte des Sciences Infirmieres de Leogane (FSIL), Roxanne Watson (LiveOnNY), and Dr. Daniel Allonce.
The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. at The Time Hotel, 400 High Ave. WCFR members pay $100 and non-members pay $125, and the event includes open bar, entertainment, and parking.
To RSVP, email info@wcfrworldwide.org. Payme…
Enjoy Food, Crafts, Drafts At Suffern Street Fair
SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Suffern Chamber of Commerce is hosting its September Crafts & Drafts Street Fair this Sunday.
The spring version, in April, drew about 20,000 people, the chamber said. It featured 175 vendors, a beer and wine garden, live music and a Kidz Zone. The chamber posted a highlights reel on YouTube, and you can view the chamber's 212 photo's of the festivities here.
Sunday's event will feature many of the same features, but with an even bigger beer and wine garden. Folks can stroll along Lafayette Avenue, sampling food and checking out a variety of craft and other vendors…
Enjoy Food, Wine For A Good Cause At New City Rotary Festival
NEW CITY, N. Y. -- Tickets are available for the third annual New City Rotary Wine and Food Festival planned for 4-7 p.m., Saturday, at Rockland County Day School in Congers.Featuring live music, entertainment and refreshments, the festival benefits the hungry and other charitable causes in Rockland County and throughout the world, organizers said.
This year's event features food, wine and beer donated by Bonefish Grill, Outback Steakhouse, The Time Hotel, Zinburger, Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, Defiant Brewery, Southern Wine & Spirits, Austin’s Restaurant & Bar, Two Spear Street, Hudson F…
The Total Eclipse To Perform Friday in Hillburn At Torne Valley Vineyard
HILLBURN, N.Y. -- A seven-piece R&B funk band is set to bring smooth jazz, Motown and Caribbean beats to Hillburn on Friday.
Wayne Cobham and the Total Eclipse is to take the stage at the Torne Valley Vineyards on Torne Valley Road at 7:30 p.m. Friday, according to the venue's Facebook page.
The band has shared the stage with some legendary acts over the years, including Regina Belle, The Delfonics, The Main Ingredient, Instant Funk, Bob Marley's Wailers and David Johansen, according to event organizers.
The café and bar is to open at 6:30 p.m. and is to serve a special dinner menu, wi…
