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Lifting Up Westchester is getting some love in the form of donations from a local senior community. Kendal on Hudson, a life plan community in Sleepy Hollow, is repurposing some […] Read more »
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‘There’s a lot of kids out there who need us’ – Abe Almanza of The Wish House (seen in 1999 as a cancer patient enjoying his own granted wish of […] Read more »
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Resettling refugees anywhere presents challenges, and Open Arms for Refugees is rising to the occasion here in Westchester with its mission of providing comprehensive assistance to a new family every […] Read more »
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When it comes to pediatric dentistry, every parent wants the best for their kids. Office visits should be free of fear and full of attentive, compassionate care. When a child […] Read more »
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Anyone who drives Route 6 in Cortlandt between Peekskill and Yorktown has probably experienced the frustration of catching all the red lights and feeling like you’re the victim of some […] Read more »
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When Town Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker created the Art in Cortlandt program last year, his goal was to showcase the rich pool of local creative talent in Cortlandt. The concept […] Read more »
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If you like your town meetings long and contentious, then you would have loved Tarrytown’s 3+ hour session on Wednesday, February 8th debating a revised Tarrytown law that permits “Accessory […] Read more »
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If you’re noticing an abundance of fallen limbs and tree work in the area lately, that’s because unusually high winds have been wreaking havoc and a tiny invasive insect has […] Read more »
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In 2014, after nearly 20 years in Brooklyn, we decided it was time to start looking for a new home. Back then, there was always a steady exodus to the […] Read more »
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No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, the midterm elections in Westchester County felt like an important moment for our county, state and nation. I had the good […] Read more »