Writing and Photography by Justin Negard “The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man’s life on earth and to fulfill his belief in the nobility of his existence.” -Eero Saarinen, architect of the original TWA Terminal It’s 11 p.m. in the lobby of the TWA Hotel. Frank Sinatra echoes off the curved ceilings of the former airplane terminal, ...

By Gia Miller Designed by Aeneas Eaton Galleries Chroma Fine Art Gallery, Katonah An intimate, impressively curated gallery featuring monthly exhibitions, which can include paintings, sculptures, photographs and/or mixed-media works by local,  international, emerging and established artists. chromafineartgallery.com Croton River Artisans Gallery, Croton-on-Hudson A co-op of painters, ceramicists, clothing designers and wood carvers whose “better works” are always on display ...

All you need to know to keep up with your high-culture peers By Alexa Berman Design by Justin Negard Yes, you too can keep up with artsy acquaintances at your next soirée, thanks to this (ahem) official art history guide. In just a few minutes, you’ll be tossing around “expert” jargon and impressing everyone in the room. You’re welcome. https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/artscraft.png ...

The best ways to study, according to the latest neuroscience By Cameron Bly Artwork by Molly McGarvey It’s 10 p.m. You should be asleep, but instead, you’re hunched over your desk, frantically reviewing your notes and completing as many practice problems as you can. You have a math test tomorrow, and you’re underprepared. You know you should have started studying ...

Writing and Photography by Justin Negard Let’s face it. Winter in Westchester isn’t what it used to be. There are fewer fluffy snowscapes and frozen lakes and more parking lot slush and salty shoes. Kids are lucky to squeeze in one or two days of sleigh riding over the winter season, and the local ponds barely have enough ice to ...

According to experts, no. Post-pandemic, most kids are falling behind, and parents are being kept in the dark. By Gia Miller Artwork by Justin Negard Ready for a head scratcher? According to a report published in February 2025 by researchers at Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research, Stanford’s Educational Opportunity Project and Dartmouth College, students are now further behind in ...

Experts share how schools should prepare students for an AI-oriented workplace. It’s probably not what you think. By Alexa Berman Artwork by Anne Kennedy When it comes to artificial intelligence, most of us fall into three camps: fully onboard, tentatively curious or actively avoiding. Regardless of where you stand, the reality is AI is here to stay, and it’s changing ...

By Anastasia Mills Healey Artwork by Justin Negard We all know overachievers. A National Merit Scholar who pitches for the state champion baseball team while also starring in the school musical, working in the office of an elected official, and discovering an enzyme critical to understanding a disease. This type of multi-talented student is what Lisa Bleich, the author of ...

Understanding the Fear Free philosophy By Dr. Sarah J. Cutler Artwork by Valeria Raymond We’ve come a long way in how we treat our pets. Over the past few decades, we’ve raised the standards and awareness about how pets are treated in the veterinary setting, at home, during grooming and in training. The Fear Free philosophy was created to train ...