A comfortable seat with plump pillows makes this shady spot the perfect place to unwind on a warm evening. A few well-placed citronella candles help keep the bugs at bay.

Around the House – Creating a Comfortable Outdoor Living Space

  I am not an outdoors person.  In fact, I am most definitely a very indoors sort of gal. I’m allergic to basically everything in our yard, my pale skin […] Read more »
Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend Inspirations & Events

If you have a beach house in the Hamptons then you already know what you will be doing over Memorial Day weekend. For the rest of us we will be, […] Read more »
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Metro-North Announces Sweeping Series of Safety Reforms

MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced details of a sweeping series of reforms it is undertaking to better ensure the safety of its customers and employees. The reforms address factors identified […] Read more »
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Register Online for Learn-to-Swim Lessons at Two County Pools

Online registration for Westchester County’s popular Learn-to-Swim program at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers and Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains begins on Monday, May 19.  This year, for the […] Read more »
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The Saw Mill River’s Path Through History

On Saturday, June 7, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site will lead visitors in the Saw Mill River Heritage Trail, a walking tour which examines the history of the newly […] Read more »
From L to R: Diane Rosenthal, executive director of NFTE Fairchester and Ellen Lynch, executive director of Food Bank for Westchester.

Food Bank for Westchester’s Ellen Lynch Named NFTE 2014 Lowell B. Mason Annual Award Recipient of Exemplary Volunteer Service

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announced today that Food Bank for Westchester’s Executive Director Ellen Lynch will receive the 2014 Lowell B. Mason Annual Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service […] Read more »
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Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo To Host First Ever “Bronx Zoo Birdathon”

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo will host the first ever “Bronx Zoo Birdathon” on Saturday, May 17 during the peak of the spring migration season.  The first annual bird-watching […] Read more »
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Quadruplet Lion Cubs On Exhibit At The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo’s African Plains habitat features four cubs born last year. The cubs debuted last fall and were announced by Bronx Zoo Director Jim Breheny via Twitter (@jimbreheny).  Born […] Read more »
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Westchester is Springtacular! National Travel and Tourism Week Kicks Off with Fun Packages for the Entire Family

The much-anticipated summer vacation may still be months away, but families can plan fun and exciting activities right now in Westchester County. Get ready because May 3 – May 11 […] Read more »
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The Volunteer Center Of United Way Announces Name Change To Volunteer New York!

Change is good! Esso changed its name to Exxon, Cingular to AT&T, and Relational Software to Oracle. And now The Volunteer Center of United Way has announced it is changing […] Read more »