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
A Quick Connect with … Lauren Acampora
We sat down with Katonah-based author Lauren Acampora whose new book The Hundred Waters will be released in August 2022. Her first novel, The Paper Wasp was published in 2019 and named a Best Summer Read by tons of impressive publications like The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Oprah Magazine, ELLE, Town & Country, and more. Her first ...
Dear Luz #2
It’s official – John is out and Luz is in! Our new advice columnist, local comedian Luz Michelle, is here to solve all your problems, big and small. And she does it all with her signature combination of humor and empathy. Dear Luz, I know that grownups usually write in, but I need your help! My dad *thinks* he can ...
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 ...
Life
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 ...
5 Tulips For Spring
Nichole Wilder knows her flowers. From rose bouquets to peonies; shasta daisies to hydrangeas, her neighborhood flower shop, Wild Fig, lives and breathes the floral arts. Nichole is one of our local authorities on budding beauties, and spring is her specialty. So as the earth begins to thaw, the birds chirp a little bit louder and the smell of new ...
Antioch Church
In approximately 1887, Bedford’s African American community, who routinely congregated for services in their homes, registered as a religious corporation in the State of New York. Led by Reverend F. C. McGee, neighbors worked together over the next several years to build a place of worship. By 1894, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church completed construction in Bedford Centre. Now, Antioch ...
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
Summer’s Fall
Summer's Fall Just when you think crisp fall days and cooler nights are upon us, that last dose of hot and humid summer air returns. What’s a person to do? Maybe combine the best of summer and fall in your cocktail… Dr. ElixirDownload & Printhttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/P2070714-copy-225x300.jpg Ingredients Serves: Two 1 ounce pear brandy 1 ounce apple brandy 1 ounce apple cider ...
Blueberry Sour
Blueberry Sour Last year, I began making my own liqueurs. I’ve made blood orange, cherry, watermelon, lavender and blueberry. They’re simple to make and taste much better than the store-bought version. I’m on my second batch of blueberry liqueur, and this drink is one of my favorites.Download & Printhttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Blueberry-sour.jpg Ingredients Serves: Two 2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice 4 oz ...
Memories
Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 with this cocktail, courtesy of Dr. Elixir. Serves One 1 oz. bourbon ½ oz. dark rum ½ oz. aged rum ½ oz. orange juice ½ oz. apple brandy 8 drops of shiso bitters (or any type of herbaceous bitter) 1 apple slice (for garnish) Place one ice cube in a glass then ...
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 ...
Northwell Health’s Meet & Move App Is Kinda Brilliant, And We’re Here for It
When Joel Seligman, the former president of Northern Westchester Hospital, returned from his vacation to China several years ago, he didn’t talk about the extraordinary Great Wall of China, the ancient Three Pagodas or even the numerous breathtaking mountains. What caught Seligman’s eye was something else entirely: seemingly everywhere he went, he noticed septuagenarians outside, moving, doing tai chi. It ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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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