Garrison, NY: Building on the successful premiere launch of their outdoor summer exhibition last year, Garrison Art Center will host their second “expanded” annual summer sculpture exhibition, CURRENT: A Sculpture Tour, on view June 1st through August 11th. The exhibition, which last year was set at four landmark Garrison sites, will include a fifth site and exhibit artwork from regional artists as well as artists of national and international notoriety selected by a jury of three distinguished art authorities.

AS I sat reading the New York Times near my bay window while listening to internet radio in the privacy of my home on Sunday, I learned that the operator of the streamlined music station I was listening to could zoom in on my actions.

Looking at White Plains on Google Maps, you might notice that the Westchester County Center, County Office Building and the Metro North train station, bus terminal and parking garages are obfuscated (blurry). I got a good chuckle this morning when I noticed that; it seems fitting that an organization that can't get it's act together on the web has managed to contact Google and have public information removed over self-important terrorism target delusions.

Everybody get ready to rumba! – and jitterbug, lindy, and mambo – when the Milt Gerver Orchestra re-creates the sounds of the Big Band era on Friday evenings this summer, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., on the boardwalk at Playland Park in Rye.

The orchestra will perform on Fridays, July 13, 20, 27 and August 3. August 10 is reserved as a rain date for any of the scheduled performances.

Through the meticulous effort of Battle Hill resident Mark Lalloo, the wheels are officially in motion for the cycling events during The Empire State games to be held here in Westchester County July 25 through 29th. The Empire State Games is one of the largest sports competitions in the country bringing in almost 6,000 participants, and economic benefit to the host county.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 6:30PM

A year ago, Westchester Cycle Club and local residents joined up together to participate in the first Ride of Silence held in Westchester County. The Ride of Silence is part of a grass roots effort to raise awareness of cyclist and pedestrian, "share the road" rights. It's silent and somber demeanor honors and remembers cyclists’ hurt or killed on public roadways. The ride has no official sponsor, registration, brochure, fee or t-shirt, and all are welcome to participate.

ON VIEW NOW IN WESTCHESTER

You probably already heard the story some time last year about the guy who bought a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence at a thrift store for $2.98. Well this guy now has an historical document on his hands that is valued at $250,000 - $350,000 which he wants to sell.

White Plains rare document dealer Seth Kaller received a call earlier this week from the new owner of the thrift shop purchase, asking Mr. Keller to handle the lucrative auction of the newly discovered rare find.

Careerbuilder.com and Monster.com may be an advantage when looking for employment in the major conglomerates around the country. But if you are looking for a job in a smaller company, there are alternatives for you to explore. If you live in or near White Plains, you are located in a hotspot for the local job search.

If three dollars for a gallon of gas is over the top for you, or the parking fees in downtown White Plains has you driving out of town to shop, there is a cost saving healthy alternative to navigating this growing metropolis.

Did you know that the city of White Plains is the home of the Fort Hill Players amateur theatre troupe? This creative troupe performs shows on summer evenings at the public parks throughout White Plains. If you are looking to introduce your youngsters to legitimate (official word for live plays) theatre, you have come to the right city to do so.