Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Matsuri is a community event for both of local Japanese residents and local U.S. residents in Westchester County. The purposes of The Matsuri are to bring genuine Japanese culture to the community, to connect people with different backgrounds, and to deepen mutual understanding. In the past three years, more […]
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] am happy to announce that Harrison will soon be offering a farmers market to residents and visitors. This is a wonderful opportunity that will provide a marketplace that introduces local farmers and other food producers to our community. The market will be located in front of the Harrison Public […]
The Japanese community of the town/village of Harrison held its third annual Matsuri Japan Cultural Festival at Ma Riis Park on Sunday, May 22. Hundreds of revelers from across Westchester County and of all backgrounds attended the event to sample Japanese food and drink from local businesses, play unique games, […]
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast weekend, I had the pleasure of sampling our local chefs’ specialties at the Harrison Public Library fundraiser, A Taste of Harrison. It was very successful and more than 100 people came out to support this very worthwhile event. All proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Public […]
Spring weather has finally arrived and volunteers recently grabbed shovels and trowels to help plant a habitat in West Harrison for pollinators and butterflies. Hopefully, two planting beds will be installed this year. Pollinators need our assistance. There is mounting evidence that many pollinators are in decline. Creating a habitat […]
