By Robin Goetz Photography by Gil Vaknin There’s THE DREAM. The one where you show up to a class you didn’t mean to take—it’s the wrong class. You are panicked, then you wake up. One could say that ceramic artist Bracken Fern is LIVING that dream. In ninth grade, she was mistakenly enrolled in a ceramics class instead of photography, ...

By Cameron Bly      Artwork by Justin Negard We all have our favorite hobbies—for some of us it’s sports, for others it’s cooking a nice meal. Or perhaps it’s an intense game of chess or binge-watching the latest Netflix series. The list is endless. But what are some of the most bizarre pastimes around the world? Here are five of the ...

By Carmela Ruggiero You’ve watched Michael Phelps swim countless laps, Simon Biles twist and fly through the air and Usain Bolt, well, bolt down the track. But this July and August, as you tune in to the 2024 Summer Olympics, we encourage you to also pay attention to a few sports you might not even realize are Olympic sports. We’re ...

Writing by Josephine D'Ippolito Artwork by Cameron Bly https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/flags.jpg Who says you need a passport to have an international adventure? This summer or fall, embark on a global journey right in your own backyard. Westchester County offers vibrant festivals, delicious food and immersive cultural experiences from around the world. So pack your bags (or don’t, because we are staying local) ...

By Kayla Schmidt and Lindsey Gaynor Photography by Ab Hassett, Justin Negard, Gabe Palacio In November 1874, a fire almost engulfed the entire town of  Katonah. Originating in the Old Hotel, it rapidly spread, and with the absence of a fire department, there was no one to tend to it. Luckily, a group of men rose to the occasion; they ...

Gridiron Partners Redefines Football in Westchester By Ava Fleisher    Photography by Gil Vaknin Around six years ago, when Katie DiChiaro was running an after-school “intro to sports” program for young girls, a first grader excitedly ran off the field after playing flag football for the very first time. She turned to her mom, Jennifer Kisslinger, and exclaimed, “Ma, I ...

Writing  by Declan Toth 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 ...

You send your child to school to learn “hard skills,” like reading, writing and math. But what about the “soft skills” they need to become successful? How can they learn skills like emotional intelligence, leadership, communication, cooperation, integrity, drive and focus? Dance. You enroll them in dance classes. And, more specifically, you select a dance studio with a proven track ...

Picture it. The movie just ended and all you can think is “What did that mean??” You want to discuss the film with several people, not just the person you came with. And even though people are milling about in the lobby, you’re not sure if they’re just saying goodbye or want to stick around and discuss what we all ...

By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard Deep in the forest, the morning sun is bursting through the canopy. Its rays beam down, straight into a gushing, cascading waterfall. A lone hummingbird is ready to dive in, perhaps searching for its next meal. A crow sits idly on a branch. About halfway down and slightly to the right, there’s a ...

Writing and photography by Justin Negard For this issue, we thought a travel story to someone’s home was appropriate. However, rather than drag you to a glitzy mansion with a multi-car garage, we decided instead to show you a home with history, personality and a little bit of the bizarre. If you are an animal lover, as we are, please ...

Writing  by Laura Hull 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 ...