Hot Dog Bans, Sculpture Proposals and Smoothie Happy Hour

1. Propose a Sculpture

is still accepting sculpture proposals for the space its seeking to fill in the courtyard outside of its building. Need more information? Check out all the info right .

2. Revel in Beanberry’s Happy Hour

It’s the 21^st of the month, which means two-for-one deals at on smoothies, iced coffee, iced tea and lemonade. Just make sure to get there between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

3. Learn Some Hot Dog History

The next time you dig your teeth into a juicy hot dog, enjoy it just a little more knowing that this BBQ staple used to be banned not all that far from here. Up until the 1930s, franks were considered “gritty symbols of booze, drug dealers, and adulterated food,” according to an article written in The Atlantic on the topic. Affluent towns like Evanston, Ill and Scarsdale even went so far as to ban hot dog vendors from setting up shop near schools.

Mind the Excessive Heat Warning

From noon until 8 p.m. tonight, the National Weather Service is instituting an excessive heat watch due to an anticipated period of prolonged heat and humidity. Avoid strenuous activity as much as possible during the day and make sure you’re familiar with the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, such as excessive sweating, dizziness, muscle cramps, headache and nausea.

Seek Help, When Needed

The extreme heat can lead to countless problems and concerns. If you’re feeling at all unsafe, even if it’s not an emergency situation, feel free to call on the Pelham Fire Department for help at 914.738-2601,