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By Chereese Jervis-Hill Every 3rd Monday of January is an actual time of reflection for my family and me, as it might be for families across America, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It’s been that way
Read MoreIt is often said when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. In Matthew Mancuso’s case, he could easily whip up a lemon curd tart. A 2008 Walter Panas High School graduate and a pastry major at the Culinary Institute of
Read MoreNancy’s Picks: This week’s three best bets 1. Snow Tubing at Campgaw Mountain Snow tubing is so much fun for the whole family, but choices are limited unless you go much farther upstate. Campgaw Mountain, while in the northernmost part
Read MoreExaminer Media’s new digital newsmagazine, Examiner+, announced a special free limited-time membership offer for readers this month. Readers are eligible between now and the end of January to redeem a free 30-day trial offer for full membership-level access to
Read MoreBy Jenn Andrlik What was once a drab kitchen with outdated fixtures and cabinets (below) is now the dream kitchen of this Westchester family. The homeowners imagined a design that was cozy and sunlit with a clean yet rustic vibe.
Read MoreFor nearly six decades, Buchanan residents lived with a nuclear power plant operating in their backyard. Indian Point, which generated approximately 25 percent of the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City’s annual electricity consumption, powered off its last remaining
Read MoreBy Kayla Garritano With the cold weather approaching, these Westchester restaurants have come up with some creative takes on soups, stews, and chili to satisfy your cravings. As much as we don’t want to admit it, the warm weather is
Read MoreIf there’s one lesson learned from last year’s pandemic, it’s how much we crave genuine social interaction. During COVID, holed-up in our homes, visually tied to computer or TV screens, we knew there was something big missing. We were itching
Read MoreTeam Walk to Victory raised $76,345 for the 2021 Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the most they have ever raised for the organization and a record-breaking amount for a family team. A majority of the money was raised at Team
Read MorePleasantville High School freshman Adriana Palumbo, the first-ever female wrestler on the school’s varsity wrestling team, collected her first varsity win, a pin, last weekend at the Yorktown Dual Meet Tournament. Palumbo finished the day 1-2, dropping a decision
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