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Saving Our Planet One Piece of Children’s Clothing at a Time

Saving Our Planet One Piece of Children’s Clothing at a Time

Writing by Cameron Bly Photography by Shane Nelson When Somers resident Rebecca Bahmani found out she was pregnant with her son during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown, she panicked—but not for the reason most of us would. As ...
Game On

Game On

Writing by Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard In 2005, a group of teenagers strolled around Lexington, MA, staring at PalmPilot devices equipped with a plug-in GPS. The teens were asked to become either a female loyalist, an enslaved Minuteman, ...
A Taste of Home

A Taste of Home

Writing by Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard When sisters Joana and Meto Herrera took over Armonk’s Mariachi Mexico from their father in 2013, they had one main goal: it should look, taste and sound just like home. During the ...
TMS of Westchester: How Technology Enhances the Customer Experience

TMS of Westchester: How Technology Enhances the Customer Experience

We asked a variety of local businesses the following question: “We use a technology called TMS to improve our patient's lives.” – Dr. Lorraine Innes, owner TMS of Westchester in Mount Kisco For some people, antidepressants, therapy and/or pain medication aren’t ...

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Uncle Cheef
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Svetlana is an award-winning, chart-topping jazz sensation whose vibrant band, The New York Collective, embodies the pulse of New York…
 
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oHHo The Old Firehouse in Bedford
Fri, 14 Feb 05:30 PM
Bring your Valentine, Friends, or Self to our Paint Party!Let’s Paint Van Gogh’s Starry Night – February 14 at oHHo…
 
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The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
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Spend Valentine’s Day with one of the world's great dance companies. Paul Taylor Dance Company has been pushing forth the…
 
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The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
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Immerse yourself in Spanish culture through this program of impassioned works from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. An…
 

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Writing  by Luz Michelle Dear Luz, One of my best friends insults people when she’s mad at them—calling them stupid and ugly like she’s in middle school. But we are Read More

People Profiles

Caramoor’s sensory-friendly Reggie Harris concert

Caramoor’s sensory-friendly Reggie Harris concert

Is there a person in your life (child or adult) who is neurodiverse, has sensory sensitivities and/or simply can’t sit still when the music moves them? If so, you probably avoid taking them to concerts, events or other loud/crowded places, but you wish you could. Everyone should experience the power of live music, right? Thankfully, Caramoor sees you, and they’re ...
Playing His Deck of Cards

Playing His Deck of Cards

One Saturday morning in early November 2020, Fernando Silva, the wine director of Bedford’s Glen Arbor Golf Club, was at home when he received a phone call from Grant Gregory, the club’s president. “He asked me if I was around the next afternoon," Silva recalls. “I said yes. Then he asked me if I could bring my best paintings to ...
Do Something Different This Holiday Season (for Kids)

Do Something Different This Holiday Season (for Kids)

Writing by Gia Miller and Serena Norr Artwork by Justin Negard In addition to getting (and giving) presents, the holidays are a special time of year. It’s when you can reconnect and bond with your family. You might go on vacation, watch your favorite movies together or enjoy certain holiday traditions. But this year, we also encourage you to try ...

Life

A Day at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

A Day at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

Writing & Photography by Justin Negard It all starts with a bowl of grapes. “Is that it?” you think to yourself. “I came here for a handful of purple grapes and a bottle of water on a lunch tray?” After all, this is the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)—the oldest, and some would argue the best, culinary school in America, ...
Seasonal Sadness

Seasonal Sadness

Writing  by Gia Miller Artwork by Zoe Stevens No matter how much you love snow, a roaring fire or a hearty bowl of stew, less daily sunshine, more layers of clothing and icy roads that force you to stay indoors can make anyone feel a little blue. But for some, a biochemical imbalance in their brain causes a seasonal depression ...
How to Give Great Gifts

How to Give Great Gifts

Writing  by Josephine D'ippolito Artwork by Marilena Perilli There’s a certain pleasure that comes with giving the perfect gift.  It could be a hard-to-find toy for a nephew, a first (or signed) edition for a voracious reader or a meal delivery subscription for the friend who burns toast. Whatever it is, matching the right gift with a loved one can ...

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

The Best Holiday Gifts for Your Pets (for Kids)

The Best Holiday Gifts for Your Pets (for Kids)

Writing by Sarah J. Cutler, VMD Artwork by Justin Negard It’s fun to shop for your pets, but sometimes the best gifts can be what you do for your pet. Making your own gifts or giving your pet the gift of your time are great ways to celebrate the holidays with them. Create gifts that help them explore Treasure hunts ...
Copia Home & Garden: How Technology Enhances the Customer Experience

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

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, ...

Cooking & Cocktails

The Hub of the Community

The Hub of the Community

By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard One late October morning in 2009, Sunny Cover (pronounced like “clover” without the “l”) put on her beige 1940s vintage women’s business suit and drove from Peekskill to Hawthorne to meet with the board of Community Capital New York—they were her last hope. Cover needed $63,000 to save her beloved coffee shop, Peekskill ...
Le Fontane

Le Fontane

Writing  by Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard When it comes to Italian food, Le Fontane owner Antonio Abbate knows what he’s talking about. Born and raised in Capri, Italy, Abbate worked in his relatives’ restaurants as a teen. And, in 1985, when a Capri-based restaurant company put out a call for staff to relocate to Bermuda, he jumped at ...
All-American

All-American

In 2015, at the Burlington, VT, farmer’s market, I was introduced to the best vodka I ever tasted. It was called Literary Dog, and it was created and produced by David Howe at his farm, which later became known as Elm Brook Farm. Their vodka was derived from maple syrup and distilled 23 times. I was so impressed by their ...
Writing  by Lindsey Gaynor Photography by Amy Drucker Exercise enthusiast Linda Murphy is introducing a new type of sweat to Katonah, incorporating different exercise styles into one studio – yoga, Read More

Health & Wellness

Stop Dieting and Start Eating Well

Stop Dieting and Start Eating Well

By Gia Miller Diet – it’s a four-letter word that makes a lot of people cringe. Some people spend their life uttering that word, others do it before milestone events so they “look good in the pictures,” and there are those who avoid it altogether. Regardless of which category you fall into, most of us know diets don’t really work ...
New Year, New Us

New Year, New Us

Writing by Ana Dorta Designed by Justin Negard In 2025, focus on improving your friendships. A companion to embark on wild adventures to new places. A confidant to hold you when you feel hopeless. No, we’re not talking about an intimate partner or a spouse; we’re talking about friends. Friends serve an incredibly important purpose in our lives. They are ...
Purple Plains: How Technology Enhances the Customer Experience

Purple Plains: How Technology Enhances the Customer Experience

We asked a variety of local businesses the following question: “The national BioTrack system and our in-store kiosks keep our customers safe and well-informed.” – Sophia Mortell, owner of Purple Plains in Pound Ridge As a recreational cannabis shop, our goal is to keep our customers safe and informed about products they have purchased or wish to buy. Thanks to ...

Events

Chili and Spice

Chili and Spice

Spicy. I wanted spicy. After a few months in Katonah, I still hadn’t found the hot singles scene that I was looking for. Sure, I tried the sewer ribbon-cutting in December – that was a big dump. I’ve sauntered the aisles of DeCiccos in a striking pair of Louboutins, but I always leave with dinner for one. I even bought ...
A Quick Connect with Eilen Jewell

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 ...
Hey Harvest Fest, Blues Traveler Would Like Some Pita Chips, Please

Hey Harvest Fest, Blues Traveler Would Like Some Pita Chips, Please

When The Pound Ridge Partnership asked us if we’d like to interview Blues Traveler guitarist Chandler Kinchla (who goes by Chan), we said yes, of course. But what can you ask a band who has no secrets? In true Katonah Connect style, we created a dozen unconventional questions, and Chan happily played along. Forty minutes later, we’d covered everything from ...

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