Party Pictures from Yonkers’ Legoland Opening

: The hot ticket for County kids during spring break was grand-opening day at Legoland Discovery Center Westchester at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. The line to get into the 32,300-square-foot indoor attraction formed hours before the doors opened, and, by the end of the weekend, thousands had visited. On hand for the grand-opening ceremony were VIPs of all ages: the Junior Construction Panel (12 kids selected to serve as ambassadors for the center throughout the year), plus County officials and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

: The hot ticket for County kids during spring break was grand-opening day at Legoland Discovery Center Westchester at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. The line to get into the 32,300-square-foot indoor attraction formed hours before the doors opened, and, by the end of the weekend, thousands had visited. On hand for the grand-opening ceremony were VIPs of all ages: the Junior Construction Panel (12 kids selected to serve as ambassadors for the center throughout the year), plus County officials and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

: The hot ticket for County kids during spring break was grand-opening day at Legoland Discovery Center Westchester at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. The line to get into the 32,300-square-foot indoor attraction formed hours before the doors opened, and, by the end of the weekend, thousands had visited. On hand for the grand-opening ceremony were VIPs of all ages: the Junior Construction Panel (12 kids selected to serve as ambassadors for the center throughout the year), plus County officials and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

: Westchester Magazine account executive Jill Coronel of Armonk, Dr. Adam J. Messenger of Rye, Liz DiBartolo of Rye, and Alicia Grande of White Plains at the Grande Beauty Bash featuring Harry J Makeup and GrandeLASH-MD, an event hosted by Grande Naturals to introduce its products to top Westchester beauty professionals.

: Former New York Knick John Wallace of New Kent, Connecticut, and Danny Bernstein of Scarsdale at Backyard Sports Cares Basketball Tournament held at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown. Three hundred attendees raised $60,000 to support team sports programs for underserved kids and kids with special needs in the County.

: Carol Washington of Yonkers (in hat) and her family celebrated her participation in the American Heart Association Go Red “BetterU Challenge” sponsored by White Plains Hospital. Pictured with Washington are Nadia Timol, Arvita Davis, and Damon Davis, all of Yonkers.

: The Child Abuse Prevention Center of New York hosted its annual Comedy Night fundraiser at Captain Lawrence Brewery in Elmsford. Pictured: Michael Blitt of Stamford, Connecticut; Sylvia DeNardo of Irvington; Lino Sciarretta of Piermont, New York; Howard Landeck of Ardsley; Maggie Mobasser-Scott of Irvington; Joe DeNardo of Irvington.

: Tarry Lodge Chefs Andy Nusser of Hastings-on-Hudson and Sam Epps of Port Chester with Manager Jennifer Miller of Port Chester, at the annual Great Chefs event to benefit Community Health at Greenwich Hospital.

: “The general consensus was that the Factory Party was one of the best, most fun events our guests have ever attended,” says Annette Candido (near right) event co-chair and pictured with co-chair Jill Orlando, both of Pelham.

: Westchester County Deputy Executive Kevin Plunkett, of Tarrytown, with The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester’s general manager, Jeff Dziak, of Briarcliff, at a cocktail party celebrating the hotel’s fifth anniversary, held at the hotel.

: Kristy Abreu (Miss Westchester 2013), Noel D’Allacco, and Louisa McTurner, all of Yonkers, participated in a benefit shopping event at Weezie D. Ladies Boutique in Bronxville and Rye for Operation Prom. D’Allacco is founder of Operation Prom, and Louisa McTurner is the owner of Weezie D.

: Simon Cadel, a 13-year-old from Edgemont, raised $1,000 for Family Services of Westchester by organizing a comedy benefit to mark his bar mitzvah.

: Simon Cadel, a 13-year-old from Edgemont, raised $1,000 for Family Services of Westchester by organizing a comedy benefit to mark his bar mitzvah. The Digital Arts Experience President Rob Kissner of Scarsdale (pictured with Simon’s mom, Betsy) donated space for the fundraiser.

: Caryn Bluestein of Chappaqua and Susie Mordoh of Briarcliff Manor were two of the 100 guests who attended Open Door Foundation’s Mardi Gras fundraiser at Spins Bowl/Grand Prix New York. The event raised $16,000.

: Some “Mob Wives” hit up Midway Wine and Liquors in Scarsdale for a WinesByWives event. Pictured: Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, Drita D’Avanzo, and Carla Facciolo with Timothy, Jessica, and Brad West of Scarsdale.

: VNS Westchester (formerly known as Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester & Putnam) celebrated its new name and expansion with a reception at the SkyLounge at 42 The Restaurant. Pictured: Mary Gadomski of Scarsdale, and Carol Greenberg and Donna Woods of White Plains.

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