It seemed everyone who came into contact with Jonathan Lieb loved to be around him, the source of positive energy and optimism. Wherever he might be in and around his home community of Pleasantville, and anywhere else for that matter,
Read MoreWhen Race Amity groups all over the country meet on a monthly basis, the goal is to talk about racial differences in an engaging atmosphere. Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam (RANWP) held its fifth annual Amity Day Festival
Read MoreBy Brian Kluepfel A barking dog, a frightened visitor and the threat of an imminent canine incident startled Dr. George Hill from a sound sleep at his State Street home in Ossining one quiet night. As a seasoned medical professional,
Read MoreBy Ryan Raicht— Longtime White Plains resident and East View Middle School music teacher Rebecca Bright had a lasting impact on her students and community. She and her husband, Harry Bright, had been White Plains residents for 60 years and
Read MoreFor a century-old landmark church that has long served countless numbers of community groups and parishioners, restoring and reinforcing the building’s core structure is essential. Built in 1912, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville is nearing completion of a major
Read MoreKenji Ima was only four years old when he and his family were ordered to leave their Seattle home, all their possessions and the hotel they owned, and were sent to Minidoka, an American internment camp in Idaho. The United
Read MoreA full decade is a long time to stick with an ongoing community project to help others. It’s even more impressive if you’re 15 and 18 years old. Ten years ago, sisters Jenna and Rebecca Blum started their lemonade stand
Read MoreWestchester Pride, the official celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride in Westchester County, will be held in White Plains on Sunday, June 4. The mission of the free event is to provide a space for celebration, healing, and connection. Westchester Pride, produced
Read MoreWestchester County offers a wide range of sports and activities at its parks and other recreational facilities. Now, residents can tack on a new sport to watch or even try to play if they’re so inclined. Last Wednesday, the county
Read MoreEight years ago, Jim Farrell wanted PepsiCo to recognize Memorial Day but also to participate in a meaningful project that honors those who lost their lives defending the nation while also engaging the corporation’s employees. The senior vice president for
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