Profiles of businesses in Westchester and Putnam counties.
Croton resident Dan Maguire wants to be known by his nickname, “Trapper Dan.” Maguire said last week he received the nickname because that is part of what he does for a living. Dan Maguire Nuisance Wildlife Service specializes in the
Read MoreBy James Miranda It was 1988 when Tara Colavecchio first met her future mother-in-law, Agnes Colavecchio. Tara was a hair stylist with a dream to open her own salon someday; Agnes an artist with an undying fascination with dragonflies. They’d
Read MoreIf you’re looking to spruce up your home with unique, vintage and classic accents you’ll want to check out PORCH, a new addition to the retail mix in Mount Kisco’s downtown. Owned by longtime friends and former Bedford Board of
Read MoreYorktown resident Joseph Giordano Jr. said last week he is a fourth-generation funeral director. His great-grandfather, Ralph, started the Giordano family business in 1923 in the Bronx. Giordano is continuing his family’s legacy by taking ownership of the E.O. Curry
Read MoreThere’s a new Asian bistro in the Thornwood Town Center and its owners, Sammie and George Li, are excited to share the restaurant’s unique cuisine with the community. Tobi Asian Bistro, a 130-seat restaurant which officially opened its doors Oct.
Read MoreMahopac resident Debbie Albanese recalled last week, “I’ve always loved doing pottery. I used to do pottery at home.” Since there were no other pottery businesses operating in the local area, Albanese said she opened Westchester Putnam Pottery in Mahopac
Read MoreWhen going to return bottles for a five-cent deposit at a large supermarket, multiple issues can come up. There’s can be a limit for how many bottles can be returned, machines can break, and the lines can be lengthy. Dave
Read MoreDoggie daycare sounds like great fun. For the dogs that spend time at Pets a Go Go in Briarliff Manor, it actually is. Established by Nicole Rigger, the facility has been the go-to service for many families in the area
Read MoreDanbury, CT resident Eric Kupferberg said last week there were nostalgic reasons for him and his partner to name their new Croton restaurant Black Rock Kitchen, which opened in August. The Black Rock used to be the name of a
Read MoreWhile physical activity helps keep the body healthy and less prone to chronic disease, strenuous exercise can lead to injury. That’s where Iron Health steps in. The Briarcliff Manor therapy clinic is focused on eliminating pain through one-on-one care that
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