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Armonk Residents Lambast Treatment Center in Tense Meeting
A full auditorium of Armonk residents demanded last Wednesday that the North Castle Town Board oppose a plan by a California-based residential treatment program to launch operations in an eight-bedroom…
County Legislators Urged to Maintain Non-Profits’ Funding in 2017 Budget
Dozens of speakers last week urged the Westchester County Board of Legislators to properly fund various nonprofit organizations that would benefit children in the 2017 budget. Many in attendance at…
Peekskill Makes Me Merry Holiday Plans Announced
The 2016 Peekskill Makes Me Merry holiday campaign, sponsored by the Peekskill Business Improvement District, kicks off at 4:30 on Saturday, December 3 in Downtown Peekskill with the…
Cuomo Signs Bill to Trigger DOT Study of All Grade Crossings
Three local state legislators announced Thursday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill mandating the state Department of Transportation (DOT) study all 5,300 railroad grade crossings in New York…
Grapevine: Evaluating a Fine Artisanal Wine, as Compared to a Musical Instrument
What makes one wine unique and distinct from another? I’m frequently asked this question. Aside from the obvious considerations such as different grape varieties and different countries/regions of origin, there…
Home Guru: The Practicality and Psychology of Having Clean Windows
By Bill Primavera – When is someone going to invent the self-cleaning window and take it to Shark Tank? After all, we have the self-cleaning oven, don’t we? Of all…
Pleasantville Native Launches Video Call Service for Seniors
Hundreds of miles and busy schedules often keep generations of families apart. That can be especially true for seniors, who may move to retirement communities throughout the country while children…
Armonk Gets Ready for Return of Frosty the Snowman This Sunday
One of the most anticipated days of the year is once again about to be celebrated in Armonk. North Castle’s annual Frosty Day is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, featuring an…
Grapevine: Pairing Wine With Food to Create a New Culinary Experience
Pairing wine and food is a favorite activity for me. Finding a complementary match creates a culinary experience that is invariably greater than the sum of its parts. A food…
Residents Urged to Denounce Plan to Anchor Barges on Hudson
Residents of Philipstown, Garrison and the surrounding area were urged last week to voice their concerns about a proposal by the United States Coast Guard to create 10 new anchorage…