Culinary Alums Reunite on ‘Common Grounds’ 

Three alumni of the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Culinary program are again on common ground—or actually Common Grounds.    Emmanuel “Manny” Henry, Autumn Jacobs, and Josh Gaillard, all of Peekskill, are working […] Read more »

5 Tips to Stay Safe During Tick Season from NYMC Lyme Disease Expert

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the threat of tick-borne illnesses is on the rise in Westchester and all over the nation. As tick season has been in full […] Read more »

When Parenting is More About Listening than Talking 

Have you heard of the saying, “Listen to the small things so that they will tell you the big things”? Keeping the lines of communication open with your tweenager can […] Read more »

5 Great Things About Living In New Mexico

The enchanting land of New Mexico is a place where vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and a rich history blend together to create a living experience like no other. If you’re […] Read more »

A Versatile and Delicious Pound Cake 

I’m a sucker for pound cake; there’s nothing better in my opinion. My favorite way to serve it is with fresh strawberries and whipped cream – it’s the perfect summertime […] Read more »

Modern Lifestyle Myths That Refuse to Die

Some myths seem to last forever, no matter how aggressively people debunk them. There are unlimited media reports about the bright future of all-electric automobiles, even though sales figures based […] Read more »

Peekskill Resident Shines a Light on Benefits of Solar

There’s a new push in Peekskill to get greener, and it’s being led by a community solar initiative called Ecological Citizen’s Project (see story HERE). Only about 4% of the homes […] Read more »

Ain’t it Grand: Ride the Rail from River Towns to JFK Airport  

Take the Train to the Plane!  Area residents of a certain vintage may remember the MTA jingle which ran on local TV stations in the late 1970s and early 1980s. […] Read more »

Garden Club of Peekskill Annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 13 at Riverfront Green

Why buy plants from big box stores and grocery chains when you can get more interesting and hardy plants from seasoned (pun intended) Garden Club members?  The Garden Club of […] Read more »

A Place of Earthly Delight: A World Class Garden Next Door

If you enjoy spending time visiting gardens, perhaps you already know about Open Days at the Garden Conservancy? If you don’t, welcome to a wonderful opportunity to peek inside some […] Read more »