Tarrytown Couple Help Colombian Music and Culture Thrive in New York

1) Tarrytown musicians Anna and Pablo Mayor are the producers of -- and performers in -- the 10th Annual Encuentro NYC Colombian Music Festival happening next Saturday in Manhattan. 

2) Common Core is an educational initiative “designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.” However, the mass-standardization has led to a huge backlash. Angry parents in states across the country, including New York, have organized a walkout around Nov. 18. Will you be keeping your kids home? Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons of this program to help you sort this issue out. 

3) Weather: The National Weather Service says the overnight rain mixed with snow will end, leaving the afternoon clear and cold. The high may hit 40.

4) The Tarrytown Historical Society is now blogging on Patch! Check out their first post.

5) Everybody's checking out our list of the busiest roads in the Hudson Valley.