There's an App for That

There’s an App for That

By Ava Fleisher Congratulations on creating a budget (see the previous pages). Now comes the hard part: sticking to it. If you’re the type of person who tracks every penny in Excel and loves it, then there’s nothing to see here. Move on to the next article with a sense of pride that you’re on top of it. But if ...
We're teens, and we have questions about money

We’re teens, and we have questions about money

By Lindsey Gaynor and Clare McAlpin Artwork by Zoe Stevens We’re a junior and senior in high school who attend different schools. We know we’re not the only ones lost in conversations about money, and other teens share similar questions surrounding financial independence. Neither of us learned about personal finances in school, and it feels like it should be a ...
How to Talk to Your Spouse About Money

How to Talk to Your Spouse About Money

By Gia Miller Studies have shown that most people would rather talk about sex and death than their money. But when you’re sharing a home and a life, those financial conversations are important, no matter how uncomfortable they might be. “Money is such an emotional topic,” says Judi McAnaw, a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Armonk. “But you should ...
Saving Money Locally

Saving Money Locally

By Susan Trumpbour In today’s fast-paced and expensive world, finding ways to save money has become an essential part of our lives. Yet many people remain unaware of the abundant free resources and services offered by their local library and town. From educational programs and entertainment options to borrowing musical instruments, your local library is a treasure trove of opportunities ...
What I Learned From Teaching

What I Learned From Teaching

Writing  by Leslie Dock Artwork by Giobbi Maybe you have heard the phrase “You learn by teaching.” Psychologists have a term for this; it’s called The Protégé Effect. Essentially, a teacher achieves a greater understanding or mastery of a subject through the act of demonstrating their knowledge to a student. When an instructor takes the time to break down a ...
Renewed Wisdom

Renewed Wisdom

Writing  by Cathy Deutsch Photography by Justin Negard “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence”  – Abigail Adams Learning begins at birth and continues until our last days.  According to a 2022 article in The Conversation, an independent news organization, “Adult learners bring life experiences with them when they ...
Cracking the Code

Cracking the Code

Writing by Emma Richman Photography by Justin Negard What do your smartphone, washing machine and a Zoom call all have in common? Sure, they’ve all made our lives much easier. They have become staples of our daily routines, our jobs, our homes. And they’re all built with code. Code is all around us. What could only be described as a ...
The Realities of College

The Realities of College

Writing  by Kaitlyn Hardy Artwork by Mary Ellis Not all of us will have a perfect first year of college. While some may live it up “Animal House”-style, others’ first semester, or first year, can be stressful, underwhelming or even disappointing.  You’re going from living at home to living in a dorm. You’re switching from being in a school where ...
Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade

Writing by Kaitlyn Hardy Photography by Justin Negard For Madi Tiso-D’aquanni, weekdays in high school started and ended in tears. She dreaded going to school, struggled in classes and felt unsure of what her future held. But a checkmark on a little pink slip of paper changed it all. That pink slip, an application to Yorktown BOCES cosmetology school, led ...
Our Life Skills Course

Our Life Skills Course

Writing  by Susan Trumpbour Artwork by Elizabeth Gourlay School teaches our children many things: The Pythagorean Theorem, where to properly place a comma, how to dissect a frog, etc. – education is crucial. Our teachers do an incredible job, are underpaid/under-supported and, if we’re being honest, deserve sainthood.   But schools do have their limits; they cannot teach our children everything ...
Leveling the Playing Field

Leveling the Playing Field

Writing  by Gia Miller Artwork by Justin Negard There’s no such thing as “normal” when it comes to education – every student learns differently and at a different pace. Some children excel in certain subjects (or all subjects), some children  find particular classes easier than others and some struggle with one or multiple subjects. If your child is struggling to ...
Unlocking Literacy

Unlocking Literacy

Writing  by Aerin Atinsky Artwork by Jimmy Sheehan "Ifelt like I was stranded in the middle of the ocean with no one coming to help me,” says 11-year-old Katonah resident Addie Black. When Black was in first grade at her local elementary school, she was struggling to read.  She began receiving extra help during what the school called WIN Time ...