A sequel to our life skills course. By Ava Elghanayan Artwork by Aeneas Eaton Editor’s Note: Our last education issue (Sept./Oct. 2023) featured a life skills course that encouraged parents to teach teens about essential life skills that aren’t covered in the classroom. We explained how to teach everything from personal finance and grocery shopping to home repairs and job ...

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe By Judy Chinitz and Alex Gorman Artwork by Justin Negard Founders’ note: In our September/October 2023 education issue, we told the remarkable story of Judy Chinitz and Alex Gorman. The article, titled F-O-R-C-E ...

Written by Alexa Berman, Ava Elghanayan, Gia Miller and Elijah Willner Designed by Anne Kennedy Education covers a lot of ground—and it all starts with the basics, just like learning the alphabet. This A–Z guide doesn’t claim to have all the answers, but it will give you a snapshot of key facts, fresh developments and ideas for supporting your own ...

Writing and Photography by Justin Negard Port Chester is changing so quickly; your favorite spot today could be a construction site tomorrow. It is a village in flux, reshaping street by street. And so, this is less of a story on what to do in Port Chester and more of a snapshot in time, showcasing where Port Chester is today ...

Writing and Design by Isabella Aranda Garcia Even if you’ve never picked up a controller, chances are you can hum the Super Mario Bros. theme without thinking twice. That iconic tune has become a cultural staple—proof that video game music has quietly embedded itself into everyday life. What began as a simple jingle, created by composer Koji Kondo, challenged developers ...

There’s something special, even magical, about live music with a beautiful, historic 1,400-acre property in the Hudson Valley as the backdrop. Whether it’s witnessing a captivating sunset while enjoying a concert or “dancing” under the stars at a DJ Swim Night in the lake, when the landscape becomes part of the show, memories are made. And that’s what happens every ...

Legendary documentary photographer Jill Freedman—who was famous for her gritty, compassionate documentation of the circus, FDNY and NYPD—loved dogs. “I never saw them as little furry people,” she once wrote. “They are nothing like people. They are like dogs, a nicer species. I love watching them, playing with them, knowing them. I wish I were more like a dog, but ...

Why Your Dog Hates Goodbyes Writing by Dr. Sarah J. Cutler Artwork by Molly McGarvey When you leave your dog home alone, what happens? Do they look out the windows or stand at the door anxiously awaiting your return? Do they ignore their food or chew items that smell like you, such as remote controls, doorknobs or pillows? Are they ...

Writing by Susan Trumpdour Artwork by Justin Negard We’ve all met “natural” enthusiasts who proudly slather their faces with mysterious plant concoctions, strictly follow the latest clean-food fads or promote the benefits of consuming raw milk as a life elixir. Many believe anything labeled “natural” guarantees better health, happiness and a thriving gut microbiome. But the truth is, just because ...