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) ...

Writing by Robin Goetz To the naked eye, it’s just a table. Distinctly 1950’s era, its enameled top is scuffed and dented, the result of thousands of steamy coffee mugs scraping and resting on its surface. The wooden spindle legs are chipped but still sturdy; they have held up an equal number of conversations, supporting leaning elbows, banging fists, lowered ...

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 ...

The Vista-based artist passed away last May at the age of 68 Writing by Rob Cavenagh Photography by Justin Negard Some children have fond memories of watching their parents in the kitchen or going to their workplace on days off of school. Yvonne Lerner, however, remembers doing her homework in her father’s studio, located approximately a quarter mile from their ...