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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It’s easy to imagine that the latest production at the Westchester Broadway Theatre (WBT) would be a rousing, exciting one simply by hearing the title, “On Your Feet.” Learning it is the biography of singer Gloria
Read MoreBy Madeline Zevon The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy through education and advocacy. The League has advocated on behalf
Read MoreBy Evelyn J. Mocbeichel On the surface one would think a subject about a woman’s exasperating physical experience would not be a source for entertainment. But a popular stage production provides a unique take about the topic. “Menopause the Musical,”
Read MoreMany Americans were horrified last summer when they learned about migrants and their children fleeing their native countries being separated at the southern border of the United States. That’s when Pleasantville resident Andrea Garbarini decided to spring into action. She
Read MoreBy Rep. Nita Lowey It’s time to move past questioning the existence of climate change and begin debating the best way to combat the drastic and well-documented change in the world’s climatic patterns. That is why I am a cosponsor of the Green
Read MoreBy Morris Gut Seasoned restaurateur Paul Hurley has opened a handsome 90-seat steakhouse and pub in New Rochelle next to the Avalon complex on bustling Division Street. It is an enticing addition to the multi-faceted development taking place all over
Read MoreExaminer Media Publisher Adam Stone has been named to City & State magazine’s Westchester Watch List. Dubbed a list of 10 up-and-coming leaders from the county, Stone and other recipients were honored at the Radisson hotel in New Rochelle Monday
Read MoreIn today’s national debt epidemic graduate school may not be something college grads are able to afford. Recent data from the Institute for College Access & Success shows seven in ten college seniors graduate with debt, owing about $29,650 per
Read MoreBy Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins Our nation recently endured yet another horrible shooting in which two people were killed in Jacksonville. Once again, our hearts are broken for the lives that were lost due to senseless gun violence. Incidents like this have become
Read MoreBy Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Upon entering the Westchester Broadway Theatre (WBT) the eye is quickly drawn to the stage and its lavish décor. As frequent visitors to this magnificent venture and the fabulous entertainment offered by WBT owners Bill Stutler
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