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National Donut Day: Where to score a free donut

Maple-glazed donuts with a bacon topping are the

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Mmmmmm ... donuts.

In honor of Honor Simpson’s favorite pastry, grab a freebie on June 7, National Donut Day.

Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating the “holiday that is near and dear to...[their] hearts” by giving away a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. The Hudson Valley is home to more than 50 Dunkin’ Donuts stores (check the restaurant locator for the one closest to you). Also...

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Michael Douglas: Comedians react to claim about oral sex

Michael Douglas is a two-time Academy Award winner

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Michael Douglas is making headlines for his claim that oral sex was the cause of his throat cancer, and Hudson Valley comedians have been weighing in on the matter on Twitter.

The two-time Academy Award winning actor, who lives in Bedford with his Oscar-winning wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, told the British newspaper the Guardian that his cancer was caused by contracting the human...

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'The Price is Right': 5 wishes for Westchester tour stop

Host Drew Carey hosts quot;The Price Is Rightquot;

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The touring production of the TV game show "The Price is Right" will make a stop tonight at the Westchester County Center with Todd Newton as the emcee of the traveling production.  

In anticipation of the 40-year-old game show's arrival in White Plains, here are five things Newsday Westchester is counting on.

1. Lots of crazy fans. One of the...

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Bill Cosby to headline White Plains show in September

Bill Cosby — star of the stand-up circuit,

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Bill Cosby will headline a Sept. 7 show at the Westchester County Center (198 Central Ave., White Plains; 914-995-4050; wmconcerts.com), with the tickets presale kicking off at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Besides his incredible TV résumé -- which includes "The Cosby Show," "Fat Albert," "I Spy," to name a few -- Cosby might be even more revered for his laid-back, observational...

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Ben & Jerry's celebrates Free Cone Day today

Aleck Woodmaster serves up a free ice cream

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With temperatures in the mid-70s, why not celebrate the warm weather with an ice cream cone? Better yet, why not get it for free?

Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating Free Cone Day today, in which participating stores give out one free cone per customer. This year marks the 34th year that Ben & Jerry’s has treated its customers to a free scoop.

Participating stores include the Ben &...

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'The Americans' filming season finale in White Plains

Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys star as Cold

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The FX drama “The Americans” is filming its season finale in White Plains today. Aaron Weiner, who plays Agent Brooks on the series, tweeted Friday that the show was filming the final episode of its debut season in the Westchester County city.

On set in White Plains, shooting the season finale of #TheAmericans. Gonna be a doozy. Love this show. twitter.com/AaronRWeiner/s… — Aaron Weiner (@AaronRWeiner)...

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42 in White Plains to host fundraiser for Atka, the wolf ambassador

A portrait of the late Mary Goncalves, mother

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You can eat well while supporting a good cause tonight as 42 The Restaurant in White Plains hosts a "Feast for the Beast," a fundraiser for South Salem's Wolf Conservation Center's Atka Ambassador Program. Atka is the oldest wolf ambassador at the center, which hosts programs for children and adults and travels with Atka to outside events.

Chef Anthony Goncalves, who crafted the...

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'The Price is Right' live tour coming to Westchester County Center

Host Drew Carey hosts quot;The Price Is Rightquot;

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Hudson Valley, come on down! “The Price is Right” live tour will make a stop at the Westchester County Center on May 29 (198 Central Ave., White Plains; 914-995-4050; wmconcerts.com). If you want to have the game show experience without traveling to Hollywood, tickets for the event go on sale next week.

“The Price is Right” is crisscrossing the country to commemorate the iconic game show’s...

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Waffle Day: Where to get them in the Hudson Valley

The Orange-Lemon Waffles, topped with fresh fruit, are

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International Waffle Day, marked annually on March 25, is a time to indulge in the batter-based cake that can be eaten as a meal, snack or dessert. If you’re looking to eat some waffles locally, here are three spots in Westchester where you can get your fix.

City Limits Diner in White Plains

“At City Limits, our goal is to introduce guests to approachable fine dining and reimagined comfort...

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Black History Month events for kids this weekend

Kids of every color can celebrate their differences

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Looking for ways children can celebrate Black History Month? Kids can learn about an important African-American role model at a story walk, make crafts to commemorate historical figures and hear a reading and meet the author of a book about skin color and identity as seen through a child’s eyes. Find all the details here.

Sunday: Story walk in White Plains

Families with children in grades...

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