Profiles of businesses in Westchester and Putnam counties.
Peekskill resident Justin Wingenroth named his new business The Dance Conservatory to distinguish it from a typical dance studio. “We are hoping to provide a higher level of dance education, gearing kids toward the college level training or pre-professional to
Read MoreOn any given Saturday, Countryside Kitchen can provide that small town vibe that makes everyone feel at home. Inside the quaint eatery, patrons almost certainly run into someone they know while enjoying a scrumptious breakfast or lunch at an affordable
Read MoreWhenever Dave Hoffman feels like he’s in a rut, he has a couple of outlets to regain his spark. One of them is his music. Last year, Hoffman released his first CD, a five-song collection that he recorded featuring an
Read MoreCroton resident Mayra Vicnay Caguano offers takeout food that is varied includes fresh ingredients and made to order. Caguano is the owner of Mex-to-Go, which has locations in Croton and Somers. They are the first businesses she has owned. She
Read MoreCarmel resident Joseph Nemeth is the owner of a business that has been a fixture in town since it was established in 2001. The Old Faithful Pump Company provides a variety of services for business and home owners who get
Read MoreIf you enjoy flavorful Indian food that’s not overly spicy, Indi-Q in Armonk is the place to visit. Owned by White Plains native Jay Patel, the Indian bistro and BBQ restaurant that is Armonk’s only Indian restaurant, opened for business
Read MorePeekskill resident Elissa Diaz opened Hair Goddess Salon in Cortlandt six weeks ago, fulfilling a long time wish. “I’ve always wanted to run and own my own business,” Diaz said last week. “I didn’t think it was going to be
Read MoreWorking in the insurance industry, specifically for State Farm, is continuing a family legacy for Peekskill resident Kyle Rourke. “My father (Kevin) celebrates his 40th anniversary with State Farm in September,” Rourke noted last week. His father currently lives and
Read MoreShoeCandy by Kara Mac opened in December in Yorktown, but town resident Kara Mac, whose married last name is Schwartz, had been working on the project for three years out of her home. Mac, who co-owns ShoeCandy with California resident
Read MoreWhen Mark Buzzetto took a casual part-time job at Four Seasons Flowers in Mount Kisco 40 years ago, he could never have imagined that he would return one day to be its owner. As a teenager, the village native was
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