By Michael Gold Pat Selleck’s battalion, 450 men, was surrounded by more than 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers in the central Highlands of South Vietnam, mid-November 1965. This was Ia Drang, the first major battle of the Vietnam War. Selleck, a
Read MoreBy Morris Gut The glittering 33rd annual Holiday Train Show will be opening on Nov. 16 and runs through Jan. 20, 2025, at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. It’s been expanded, and a must see for the
Read MoreBy Morris Gut Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is a major holiday throughout India and around the globe, and is a fine time to enjoy the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine. It lasts five days, this year peaking on
Read MoreYes, it’s October, and this is the season our thoughts gravitate to Northeastern ski slopes and holiday travel to the homes of family and friends. I encourage you to take advantage of these remaining days of mild temperatures and still-changing
Read MoreBy Michael Gold Imagine a Westchester with more shade trees planted in town centers, reduced plastic packaging for take-out foods and other products and parking lots with permeable surfaces to absorb storm runoff. Rand Manasse and Larry O’Connell, co-presidents of
Read MoreBy Brian McGowan This Friday, Oct. 18 marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of eminent Irish-American scholar and prolific author Thomas Cahill. When Cahill, a Bronx native, died, he left behind an impressive body of work, including his most
Read More“A show of hands. How many of you have visited wine-producing countries?” This is how I typically begin one of my wine and food pairing events. A large percentage invariably raise their hands with smiles on their faces and a
Read MoreThis is the 17th installment in an investigative series, launched in December 2022, about CareMount/Optum/UnitedHealth and broader concerns about corporate medical care. Class Action Status Sought Against UnitedHealth; Allegations Include Insider Trading, Fraud, and Monopolistic Practices By Adam Stone “Just
Read MoreBy Brian Kluepfel Twenty-nine brave souls gathered at the gates of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery last weekend for a bit of birding and graveyard touring. Our tour guide Christina reminded us that more than 47,000 souls are buried on this hillside
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Autumn in the garden and yard can be the most gratifying time of year. Deciduous trees and perennials start to yawn, preparing for a long winter’s sleep, accompanied by that sweet smell that comes from plants releasing
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