The 2021 brutal military coup in Myanmar killed an estimated 50,000 people and displaced about three million, half of them children. Before the coup, the country, formerly known as Burma, enjoyed a working democracy for 10 years after enduring more
Read MoreThousands of revelers are expected to usher in 2025 in downtown White Plains at the city’s New Year’s Eve Family Spectacular. The event, which has attracted as many as 25,000 attendees in the past, will be centered around Main and
Read MoreFor Putnam Valley resident Sue Smey, finishing third out of 18 contestants on the 47th season of the reality show “Survivor” was a great accomplishment, but also somewhat disappointing. “It was, but it wasn’t. I really wanted to win the
Read MoreIn the 21st century, millions of images of portraiture are captured every day around the world, primarily through the use of taking photos through cell phones. But Michelle Falkenstein wanted to bring an exhibit to the North Castle Public Library
Read MoreEugene Song decided to become an entrepreneur earlier this year, and so far, he’s savoring the opportunity. In September, Song opened Green Room Music, one of the area’s newest schools offering individual and group music lessons, on Main Street in
Read MoreBy Jordan Goodman If you’re familiar with the northern Westchester music scene, it’s no secret that Skyfactor has been one of the more popular bands in the area over the past two decades. Throughout their career, this four-member group has
Read MoreThere is a delightful buoyancy in the mixed media collages by local artist Mary Cara Bates whose solo exhibition “Harborwalk” opens at the Radius Gallery at Arc Stages in Pleasantville this Sunday. Bates, a Cold Spring resident, created some of
Read MoreOutdoor murals enhance a community in a way that reflects its most positive features, especially if created by local artists. A $35,000 state grant has been obtained for Pleasantville that will fund the creation of an original mural. The goal
Read MoreBy Jordan Goodman Arc Stages in Pleasantville opened its doors to welcome a brand-new alternative band that has its roots in Pleasantville. The singer-songwriter duo comprised of Aaron David Gleason and Emma Freeman made their performance debut as Pleasantville, where
Read MoreOn Sunday, a ghastly sight could be seen along the shores of Sleepy Hollow: a coven of witches floating along the Hudson River at the fifth annual SUP Witches Festival and Paddle Parade. Ghouls, goblins, warlocks and witches descended upon
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