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An Elephant at the Museum
Writing by Courtney Walker Artwork by Cameron Bly If you’re traveling anywhere near Somers, you’ve likely driven past the Elephant ...
Girl Dinners, Stupid Vampires and Talking Toys
Writing by Emma Richman Photography by Jennie Carr Meet Clara Barnickel who just started kindergarten at Bedford Hills Elementary. While ...
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Power and Control
Writing by Ava Fleisher Artwork by Justin Negard According to the CDC, one in four women and one in seven ...
A Day in Queens
Writing & Photography by Justin Negard It’s a hot day on Roosevelt Avenue. The midday sun beams between the slats ...
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A Day with AI, Mad Libs Style
Writing by Ava Elghanayan If you’ve scrolled through YouTube lately, you’ve likely seen videos of people letting AI control their ...
A Day with Retro Technology
Writing by Susan Trumpbour Im going back in time to an era where neon-colored spandex, big hair and acid wash ...
A Day without Technology
Writing by Alexa Berman I am addicted to my phone. I always succumb to that sweet dopamine hit from mindless reels ...
Out Loud: Waves
A song by Trevor Mason Founders’ note: Not everyone is born with the ability to use their voice. Not everyone ...
Dear Luz #12
Writing by Luz Michelle Photography by Justin Negard Dear Luz, I’m a college sophomore, and I’ve been taking Spanish for ...
Game On
Writing by Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard In 2005, a group of teenagers strolled around Lexington, MA, staring at ...
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People Profiles
Got a Sec?
“Hi Susanne, this is John calling from United Auto Warranty to let you know your car warranty expired earlier this month. Would you like to extend your warranty and protect your car for another two years?” Be honest — more often than not, your phone is ringing from a spam call rather than a friend. But have you fallen for ...
Organizing Your Home
No one’s perfect, and when it comes to home organization, many of us don’t even come close. So we called in the experts for some advice on how to tackle the chaos in the messiest rooms of our home. And what we learned is that organization isn’t easy for anyone, but you’ve got to start somewhere. So let’s dive in ...
Hole in One
Writing by Robin Goetz Artwork by Justin Negard Fourteen-year-old Max Lazarowitz stands on the river’s edge, skipping stones. One after another, the smooth rocks gently ripple through the calm waters of the Ossining waterfront, the portrait of an idyllic childhood. And he’s determined to keep it that way. “The waterfront has always been my playground,” says Lazarowitz, a freshman at ...
Life
Holiday Mood Boosters
Along with the holiday coping tips article in the November/December print edition, below are a handful of mood boosters you can use during the holiday season or anytime you need a little boost. MORNING Slow Breaths When you first open your eyes, slowly inhale through your nose for five seconds, then slowly exhale through your mouth for four seconds. Repeat ...
Navigating the Transition to Senior Living
Writing by Aerin Atinsky Artwork by Aeneas Eaton There are social outings, opportunities for new hobbies and activities, friends within walking distance, delicious meals prepared for you, housekeeping services and even entertainment—there's plenty to be excited about when it comes to community living. ProMatura, a market research firm focusing on residential communities, reports a nearly 90 percent satisfaction rate of ...
Westchester Meditation Center Comes Home
We could all use a bit more peace in our lives. But it’s not always easy to carve out the time to just sit and relax. Luckily, the Westchester Meditation Center (originally the Westchester Buddhist Center) is returning home. Beginning in January, they’ll offer 12 weekly community meditation classes on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Bedford Hills ...
Bringing Charity Home
We proudly worked with local charities to bring attention to their well-deserved causes. Check out our day of glamour and fun.
Home & Garden
Copia Home & Garden: How Technology Enhances the Customer Experience
We asked a variety of local businesses the following question: “Our new website, Flora to You, helps our customers find exactly what they need.” – Jenn Cipriano, owner of Copia Home & Garden in South Salem I We have owned Copia Home & Garden for over a decade, and last year, we launched a new website, Flora to You. It ...
When it comes to gardening, think natural tech before high tech
Writing by Leslie Dock Photography by Julia Lea This summer was a hot one, punctuated by periods of drought and deluges of rain. When conditions lean toward the extreme, there are a host of challenges and concerns for gardeners. Luckily, it’s 2024 and technological developments in garden care abound. Whether you are new to plant care or a leather-necked vet, ...
Keep it Growing
Writing by Leslie Dock Artwork by Zoe Stevensy Tips for a consistent harvest Afew months ago, my brother asked me what farmers do during the winter. My immediate response was, “We rest.” Compared to the absurd amount of activity farmers engage in during the other nine months of the year, this statement is largely accurate. When not resting, a farmer ...
Cooking & Cocktails
Piña Paradise
Writing by Dr. Elixir Photography by Justin Negard This drink is in memory of my father. When I was a teenager, my father made pitchers of his high-octane piña coladas, serving them to friends and family during summer dinners and parties at our house. Back then, piña coladas were overly boozy and sweet, so I’ve created an elevated version that ...
Zen Merge
Hewins developed this cocktail for his wife Maria Elena, using her favorite flavors. Serves two. 3 oz. white agave syrup 3 oz. mixture of fresh lemon and lime juice 6 oz. vodka 2 two-inch pieces of cucumber, peeled and chopped 15-20 fresh mint leaves 2 slender spears of peeled cucumber 2 mint sprigs In a shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber ...
Impossible Noodles
Serves 2-3 people Ingredients 4 oz. dry Dandan noodles 1 lb. Impossible beef 2-3 Tbsp. chili oil, plus more for the noodles Cilantro Splash black vinegar Fried scallions Peanuts Fried Shallots (optional) 2 Tbsp of a neutral flavored such as canola or grapeseed oil 2 shallots Homemade chili oil (optional) 1 cup of a neutral flavored such as canola or ...
Health & Wellness
Empowered Optimism
Empowered Optimism – The only kind that really works We hear a lot about the importance of keeping a positive attitude, a.k.a. being optimistic. Like gratitude, it’s an overused term that we’re told we must do if we’re going to “live our best life” and “shed the negative beliefs holding us back.” The question is, how? With numerous not-so-positive things ...
Meaningful Holiday Connections
Writing & Photography by Amy Baker Artwork by Marilena Perilli The holidays are often filled with gatherings – some of which we love and some of which we loathe, numerous activities we’re required to attend, a rush to complete overwhelming shopping lists and an unnecessary pressure to make things “perfect.” But, this year, instead of giving into the chaos, we ...
Easy Ways to Improve Your Health
https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ConnectTo-EasyWaystoImprove-2500x3780.jpg This article was published in the May/June 2024 print edition of Connect to Northern Westchester ...
Events
A Quick Connect with Eilen Jewell
When You Meet a Singer Who Wants to Have a Drink with Bob Dylan and Create Acoustic Renditions of Lizzo’s Songs, You Just Have to Write About Her Eilen (pronounced “eee-lynn”) Jewell was seven years old when she wrote her first song and 15 when she first picked up a guitar. The songstress from Idaho, who describes her music style ...
Back to the 80s
I did it again – I went out! And I had a blast! My former middle school put on a show called “Back to the 80s.” I’d never heard of it, but I do love vintage Madonna. Plus, I knew some of my former castmates would want to see what John Jay Middle School is up to these days and ...
A Night with Robin & Friends at The Bedford Playhouse
I was ready to take the world by storm. I was one semester away from earning my Global Liberal Studies degree from NYU when life came to a halt. I’d learned so much about our incredible, interconnected world, and just when I was ready to make a name for myself on this beautiful planet, everything stopped. There was no way ...
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