Where to go & how to stop spiraling when you’re sick or something feels…off By Susan Trumpbour Design by Justin Negard Almost all of us procrastinate about our health, ignoring little signs—a symptom here, a worry there. A stomachache? Probably last night’s spicy food. A new lump? It could be a bug bite. A nagging cough? Just seasonal allergies. Suddenly, ...

A teen's guide to skincare By Sophie Abt     Artwork by Molly McGarvey For us teens, navigating breakouts, skincare products and routines can feel like decoding a secret language. Breakouts seem to appear unpredictably, products promise miracles and social media is full of conflicting advice. TikTok videos and Instagram reels often showcase magical cures or new routines, but separating ...

By Julie Schwietert Collazo Artwork by Tara Tassio If you’ve lived in Westchester long enough, it’s likely you’ve noticed significant changes in weather patterns over the years. Matthew Kavaler, director of Westchester County Emergency Management, certainly has. In fact, Kavaler, who has been with the department since 2014 and has held his current role for the past year, says, “Unscientifically, ...

By Kayla Schmidt We’ve all been told time and again, “Don’t crack your knuckles or you’ll get arthritis,” or “Turkey makes you tired, so be careful on Thanksgiving.” Health advice like this gets passed down so casually—from parents, friends, the internet—that it starts to feel like fact. But among the sea of health and nutrition information, there is a significant ...

Westchester House & Home in Mount Kisco is built on a simple idea: take care of the customer, and everything else follows. Inside the 20,000-square-foot design center, customers can complete their entire home in one place—bringing together furniture, carpet, flooring, wallpaper, window treatments, and finishing details so each space feels cohesive and complete. What sets it apart is not just ...

If confronted with a complex physical illness, most individuals instinctively seek out the most qualified specialists available. Yet for those grappling with severe, treatment-resistant depression or anxiety, access to specialized care is far less straightforward, often requiring extensive travel or admission to large, impersonal hospital systems. Dr. Nabil Kotbi, founder of The Brain & Mind Healing Center in Mount Kisco, ...

By Anastasia Mills Healy Artwork by Eliyahu Greenwald What you can’t see in your house might surprise you, and it could be making you sick. Symptoms ranging from headaches, nausea and fatigue to congestion, brain fog and itchy eyes, throat and/or skin could all be signs that your home is making you sick. If your symptoms seem to get worse ...

By Gia Miller    Design by Aeneas Eaton Remember The Clapper—that “smart home” device from the mid-1980s that didn’t always respond to claps but would absolutely turn your lights on/off when your dog barked or someone cheered on TV? Yeah, it was a nightmare. Although the device was redesigned and rebranded as the Smart Clapper in the early 1990s, that ...

Writing & Design by Isabella Aranda Garcia Like a piece of jewelry, the style, material and appearance of your front door convey who you are as a person and as a homeowner. In fact, it serves as the introduction to your life. “If you have an amazing necklace on or an amazing watch, it doesn’t matter if the shirt is ...

Written for teens, by a teen. Because we all know how important teenage friendships can be. By Kayla Schmidt     Artwork by Annie Kennedy The other day, my friends and I were talking about that rush—that excited feeling we get when our phone dings with a text or snap. It’s that dopamine hit; it’s energizing, even if we’re about to ...

By Elisa Jacobs    Design by Aeneas Eaton Looking to update your home this year? Whether it’s for you or because you plan to sell, the good news is there’s no singular trend shaping the market. It’s all about customization. “‘Cookie cutter’ is OUT,” says Kathleen Usherwood, a licensed real estate salesperson with Compass. “Homebuyers are seeking houses with charm ...

By Susan Trumpbour Design by Justin Negard Getting older isn’t about “aging gracefully” anymore; nah, that’s yesterday’s news. It’s not enough to live the second half of one’s life quietly and fade into the background. Instead, the movement is to jump in as if it’s a second lease on life.    Picture your most admired older person. The one who ...