A few years ago when Dr. Michael Bergstein was watching his children play lacrosse, he received the inspiration to rekindle his own athletic exploits. As it turned out, Bergstein, a high school swimmer, just didn’t end up going to the
Read MoreThere may be those who subscribe to the theory that conventional bookstores are outdated. Laura Scott Schaefer sees it a little differently. A few months ago, the Briarcliff Manor resident kept on hearing the clamor for a local place where
Read MoreTwo years ago when Lisa DeRienzo launched her business, ASmartNanny.com, she had no idea how successful it might become. Armed with the desire to help young college educated women find meaningful work, DeRienzo has since expanded her service to include
Read MorePlacing an ad in the yellow pages or even developing a smart-looking website isn’t enough to get a business noticed in today’s crowded marketplace. With many consumers’ attention diverted and competition in every industry as stiff as ever, projecting a
Read MoreBy Kevin Peters Many of us are in the throes of planning our Thanksgiving holiday. Perhaps our children will come home from college or visit with their new families. Perhaps we will invite friends and neighbors to join us. Our
Read MoreAfter spending years in corporate jobs, Danielle Della Pella needed to devise an alternate plan in a hurry. Her marriage had fizzled and with three children under 13 years old, she realized that making long commutes to help support the
Read MoreEd Elliott remembered as a child being fascinated by the construction of a house on a neighboring property. Since he always seemed to be building something in his own home, he would be given tools, not toys, as Christmas gifts.
Read MoreWhen the New Castle Zoning Board of Appeals reconvenes next Monday night, comments regarding a hydrology study on the Sunshine Children’s Home and Rebab Center’s property is expected to be the focus of discussion on the project. Similar to previous
Read MoreThree years ago Michele Berliner and Christy Saltstein didn’t know what the future would hold for their husbands after they were rushed to Northern Westchester Hospital during the worst of Superstorm Sandy. Now they are helping the emergency responders in
Read MoreSchreier may come from very different backgrounds, but it’s their creativity – and technology – that helped bring them together. Jeff grew up in Dayton, Ohio, the son of a floral designer with a love of gardening. He earned a
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