Dance, Climb, Bounce
By Carmela Ruggiero You’ve watched Michael Phelps swim countless laps, Simon Biles twist and fly through the air and Usain ...
From the Earth
By Ava Fleisher In our September/October 2022 issue, we featured jazz vocalist, composer, host of “Real Jazz” on SiriusXM ...
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“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” We’re ...
Connect To | Connecting with Better than Ezra's Kevin Griffin (Pleasantville Music Festival)
Connect To | Connecting with V.L. Cox
Healing the World
By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard "I’ll never forget that feeling of driving into the city when I knew ...
A Day in Hudson
Writing & Photography by Justin Negard There are several good “New York rivertown” comeback stories in our area. Places like ...
Caramoor
Sat, 27 Jul , All Day
Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. This highly anticipated event of the summer is filled with the many…
Long Island Sound
Sat, 27 Jul, 07:00 AM
Join the 32nd annual Swim Across America - Long Island Sound open water swim to make waves to fight cancer on…
Caramoor
Sun, 28 Jul, 04:00 PM
Apollo’s Fire, the esteemed Baroque Orchestra of Cleveland, graces Caramoor for an extraordinary summer afternoon featuring an enchanting rendition of Vivaldi’s The…
Lounsbury House
Sun, 28 Jul, 04:45 PM
Charles Ives Music Festival Artists: Julia Choi, violin & Mika Sasaki, pianoMusic at the Mansion is an exciting arts and…
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Connect To | Connecting with Better than Ezra's Kevin Griffin (Pleasantville Music Festival)
Connect To | Connecting with V.L. Cox
Connect To | Connecting with Nathaniel Galka
Connect To | Returning the Police Report
Dance, Climb, Bounce
By Carmela Ruggiero You’ve watched Michael Phelps swim countless laps, Simon Biles twist and fly through the air and Usain ...
From the Earth
By Ava Fleisher In our September/October 2022 issue, we featured jazz vocalist, composer, host of “Real Jazz” on SiriusXM ...
Got a Sec?
“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” We’re ...
Healing the World
By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard "I’ll never forget that feeling of driving into the city when I knew ...
A Day in Hudson
Writing & Photography by Justin Negard There are several good “New York rivertown” comeback stories in our area. Places like ...
Tiki Tango
Writing by Dr. Elixir Photography by Justin Negard Two of the things I enjoy about fat-washing alcohol are the layered ...
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People Profiles
Renaissance Girl
Writing by Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard When she was 10 years old, Amity Doyle, now an eighth grader at The Harvey School, entered her first film contest. She and her friend Miriam Bertin created a series of sketches and titled their short film “Amity and Miriam, A Quarantine Special.” “It wasn’t really about anything, and it was really ...
Our Local Influencers: Johnson Cheng
By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard Waiters/waitresses are the world’s oldest influencers – they tell us what to eat (and drink) whenever we dine out. And we often take their advice without watching hours of their videos to determine if they're trustworthy. We sat down with some of our local influencers to get to know the folks who influence ...
Crafting Glamour
Writing by Amy Baker Photography by Justin Negard In the mid-1990s, jewelry designer Cynthia Ryan created her first Lunette ring while enrolled in a beginner’s jewelry-making course at the Fashion Institute of New York. Her professor was amazed. “What exactly do you do during the day,” he asked. “Your design is a different approach than most, more architectural and reminiscent ...
Life
Police Report: February 16, 2024
Writing by Eve Marx Artwork by Cara McPartland Founders’ Note: You asked, and we listened. Life just wasn’t the same without our weekly police report. You’re welcome. Bedford Let me out A woman accidentally locked herself in her own cellar on Feb. 4 at her home in Bedford Hills. She was freed by a police officer who made entry to ...
Out Loud: Visions
Founders’ note: Not everyone is born with the ability to use their voice. Not everyone can easily communicate their thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams. On this page, we’re giving non speaking people in our community the opportunity to be heard. The authors are students at Mouth to Hand Learning Center in Mount Kisco. You can read about Mouth to Hand ...
The Next Chapter
A comprehensive guide to empty nesting, downsizing and retiring in Westchester and beyond By Josephine D'Ippolito Stepping into the next chapter of life, which is usually triggered by kids leaving home or a transformative decision to retire, can feel both freeing and elusive. It’s not just about moving to a smaller home; it's about strategically moving towards a lifestyle that ...
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
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 ...
Hydrangea Mania
Writing by Leslie Dock Artwork by Elizabeth Gourlay *Editor’s note: Hydrangeas are so beloved in our area that Leslie Dock created a complete printable guide on what to buy and how to care for them. Click here to download your expert tips. Igrew up in the Midwest—Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to be exact. The small suburban gang of kids I ran with ...
Upcycling Your Clutter
Writing by Susan Trumpbour Artwork by Phoebe Polk Ready to embark on a spring cleaning journey? Here’s what to do with all your “trash.” Spring is in the air, and you know what that means—it’s time to give your home a good old-fashioned cleaning. It’s the perfect opportunity to declutter, organize and freshen up your living space. According to the ...
Cooking & Cocktails
Coconut Fat Wash
By Dr. Elixir Mixing cocktails at home can easily result in your cocktails matching or exceeding cocktails served in most restaurants. A technique that has been around for a long time that is now coming back in fashion is “fat washing” the alcohol. This is an easy to do technique that has the unique benefits of softening the harshness of ...
The Strawberry Cobbler
The Inn at Pound Ridge’s Millwood says he created this drink based on his girlfriend’s request for “something strawberry.” Serves two. 2 strawberries 1 oz. simple syrup 1 ½ oz. lemon juice 1 oz. aloe liquor ½ oz. blood orange liqueur 3 oz. white rum Place the strawberries and simple syrup in a shaker, then muddle the strawberries to a ...
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 ...
Health & Wellness
Reimagining the Future
by Gia Miller Artwork by Greg Muenzen Riley* began preschool at three years old. After school, she’d ask her mom to paint her nails. She also liked to play dress up, and she requested Barbie dolls and mermaids as presents. “I remember even before she could really get the sentence together, she would take her blankie and hand it to ...
Understanding the Key to Longevity
by Ava Fleisher It’s easy to use the phrase “we’ll all die someday” as an excuse to neglect your health. But the truth is, it’s really not that easy. Sometimes, if you focus on the right things in the right places, the average American lifespan of 77 years can be more lively and even lengthened. Ask yourself: “Wouldn’t I rather ...
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 ...
Events
Katonah Love: The New Sewer
When one thinks of Katonah, the word ‘spicy’ invariably comes to mind. It’s the ultimate singles scene. The perfect hotspot for romance, dating, and whatever hookups someone might want. Even the word “Katonah” translates roughly to “nights of passion.” (I think?) So, when I told my city friends that I was moving to this sizzling Northern Westchester neighborhood, they all ...
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 ...
Hollywood Comes to Goldens Bridge
That’s a wrap! The upcoming Netflix movie, “Leave the World Behind”, finished filming in Goldens Bridge on Monday, May 23. On May 19, 20 and 23, the crew set up shop at a house on Todd Road, according to a police officer working on the set who asked to remain anonymous. Trailers and equipment could also be seen at the ...
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