High Victorian Gothic architecture, which evolved from the older Gothic Revival style, differs from that style in its use of contrasting polychromatic bands on the exterior wall surfaces and more elaborate decorative elements. This style was usually reserved for public buildings such as schools or churches. As it is related to the Gothic Revival architecture, […]
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We are happy to welcome one of Ossining’s newest businesses: Just Eyes Optometry. Ossining resident and Optometrist Sara Dawson offers personalized eye exams in an unrushed and friendly environment, with a very easy online appointment system and transparent pricing, as well as eco-friendly and sustainable frames and use of local labs, vendors and distributors! Every
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The First Baptist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 as architecturally significant for its status as the best example of High Victorian Gothic architecture in the Village. Other examples include the First Presbyterian Church and the First Baptist Church. The nomination took place prior to the 1989 designation of
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The Hudson Valley is approved for Phase 3 reopening as of today (Tuesday 6/23), and some restaurants will be offering limited indoor dining. It’s complicated for them to meet the requirements though, and indoor seating will be limited, so the expanded outdoor seating introduced recently will remain for the time being. Below are Ossining restaurants
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On June 1st, Ossining teenagers Chyanne Bell, Leila Kilion, Cassandra Rios and Nadine Zeidan (all in their freshman year of college except for Leila Kilion who is a junior in high school), decided to plan an independently organized Black Lives Matter peaceful protest. Through social media and with the help of the community they were able to pull off
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We are going to start our Take Out Friday series with Aji Limo because we think this is hands down the best deal we have ever gotten. For food. In Westchester. Aji Limo offers traditional Peruvian cuisine inspired by homes, markets, carts, picanterías, huariques and cevicherías from Perú. We’ve eaten at the restaurant a few
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Looking for a nursery right here in Ossining? Well look no further. 90 Pinesbridge Rd. has actually been a nursery since 1949! The current owner’s father acquired the nursery in 1972. When he died in 1987, his daughter Nancy and her husband Bobby took over the business, which they’ve run ever since. Bobby was a
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Life and business as we know it has changed dramatically with the progression of COVID-19 around the world and in the United States.While we are all doing our part to minimize the impact by staying at home, there are still ways you can support Ossining businesses. Here are some ideas: 1. Order Takeout: Most Ossining
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April 28 was a special day for the Ossining community. Teachers from the elementary and middle schools drove 20 miles and over two and a half hours around town, waving, smiling, cheering (and honking) at students who were thrilled to see their teachers after over a month away from school. Students waited outside of their
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Located in Cedar Lane Park, the Ossining Organic Community Garden (OOCG) provides residents of the Town and Village of Ossining with a sunny, secure (deer free!) space to grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers using organic practices. Gardeners with all levels of experience are welcome to join the community. If you are new to gardening, you’ll
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