Window Treatments Make All The Difference

Window treatments are an essential element in any space.  Yet far too many people think of them as an unnecessary luxury:  an afterthought to be added to a room as […] Read more »

May Education Roundup

As the end of the school year approaches and students’ focus slowly shifts to summer plans, our area schools are still overflowing with academic and individual achievements. But even as […] Read more »

The Islamic State’s Religious Cleansing Campaign

I would like to start with this quotation from Dabiq — the online publication of ISIS addressing the Christian world—which says: “We will conquer your Rome, break your crosses, and […] Read more »

Westchester County Parks Culture and Heritage Festivals

The 18th Annual Asian-American Heritage Festival, kicking off a series of cultural heritage festivals in county parks, will be held on Saturday, May 30, from noon to 6 p.m., at […] Read more »

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day

  County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced today that Westchester County will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, with five guided bird-walk programs on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 […] Read more »

The Great Treasure Hunt, Otherwise Known as Flea Market Season

The warmer weather and longer days of spring have many people happily anticipating backyard barbeques and trips to the beach.  But for this decorator, the spring weather means flea market, […] Read more »

Being 80

Like most women, I enjoy exploring tips about improving my physical appearance.  For me, it has to do with keeping attractive as a woman of a certain age – which […] Read more »
Federated Conservationists

Earth Day 2015

2015 is certainly a year for anniversaries. Federated Conservationists has entered its fifth decade, and Earth Day is celebrating its 45th year. When looking back to the first celebration of […] Read more »
John Sarofeen and Daniel Blum

The First Annual Phelps Food and Wine Festival

The first annual ‘Phelps Food & Wine Fest’ welcomed 225 guests to Trump National Golf Club recently to spend a Sunday afternoon together tasting great food and drinks. Waldy Malouf […] Read more »
Andrea Stewart Cousins

NY State Budget Leaves So Much Undone

We just passed the $142 billion state budget, which is one of the most important responsibilities state government undertakes each year. Unfortunately, this year’s budget is more about who was […] Read more »