There’s something comforting about the ritual. It’s a family trip where the phones are put away and everyone is paying attention. Together, you circle the lot, and eventually, everyone stops. You stare, you examine, you tilt your heads a bit, and then you collectively step back, trying to picture it in the living room. Is this the one? Is it ...

Questions to ask before your child says yes You’ve spent years helping your child get ready for college—monitoring their grades, gently steering their course selection, encouraging extracurriculars and more. This careful planning is important, but understanding what it takes to succeed and how you can help your child get there requires knowing the facts and acting on them.  According to ...

By Gia Miller Design by Justin Negard ANTIQUES DEPARTMENT We present you with a peek into this new archival collection from Historic Hudson Valley. Featuring a broad range of items that represent the cultural and historical significance of the lower Hudson River Valley, these objects are associated with the people who once lived and worked at Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving’s ...

Writing and photography by Justin Negard "All you need is a pair of eyes and a mouth,” says Jim Henson’s Creature Shop puppet designer/builder James Wojtal. “With that, you have created the illusion of life where there is none. What we puppet builders and designers do is create the physical representation, and a talented performer breathes life into it.” This ...

By Flora Elghanayan The internet started off as a whisper, slowly gaining its voice. AI, on the other hand, started off singing opera. The AI revolution is advancing at rapid speed; companies are building massive data centers, new AI-related and AI-adjacent jobs are coming into existence, and AI is becoming a must-have tool to excel at any job. If you’re ...

No grownups needed. By Sophie Abt     Artwork by Annie Kennedy Do you know what to do when your parents say, “Go play outside?” Or are you bored with all the games you’ve played? If so, here are some new ideas for things to do in your backyard, at a park or even on a rainy sidewalk. Make fantasy ...

Design by Aeneas Eaton Design assistance by Virna Sandler Location & content verification by Rinn Kress Whether you’re looking for a peaceful woodland walk, a challenging hike or a new place to reconnect with nature, Northern Westchester is home to dozens of places to explore the outdoors. Consider this map your invitation to get outside—keep it & the accompanying list ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia The internet started off as a whisper, slowly gaining its voice. AI, on the other hand, started off singing opera. The AI revolution is advancing at rapid speed; companies are building massive data centers, new AI-related and AI-adjacent jobs are coming into existence, and AI is becoming a must-have tool to excel at any job. If ...

Writing and Photography by Justin Negard What is New York? Is it the skyscrapers of Manhattan? Is it the suburban homes of Westchester? Is it the shores of Long Island? Living in this community, you might not give it much thought. We have access to Michelin 3-star restaurants. We can catch a Broadway show or concert in about an hour ...