Less than a decade ago, a group of local families whose lives were touched by pediatric brain tumors launched a nonprofit organization in hopes of raising money to find a cure and increase awareness about the disease. In that time,
Read MoreOver the last couple of years, Andrea Vladimir and Pradma Sridhar watched as residents’ proposals in surrounding communities to limit or prohibit the use of single-use plastic bags gained traction. Local legislation was approved in New Castle and Pleasantville while
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Molly Roffman knows what can happen to healthy, active older adults once they’ve sustained a fall. A longtime physical therapist, Roffman has witnessed patients enter nursing homes after falling or tripping and end up losing their independence forever. “I saw
Read MoreBy Joanne Witmyer Growing up in Pennsylvania, my family had a variety of animals involved in our lives. Farmlands surrounded our home, so frequently my brothers and I observed the daily routines of cows, horses, chickens and sheep. We had
Read MoreA local nonprofit that has partnered with two other outfits dedicated to finding a cure for pediatric brain tumors will see the expansion of a clinical trial launched with seed money it raised. The Chappaqua-based A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure
Read MoreBy Joanne Witmyer On Valentine’s Day, our country has its own traditions that couples make their own as they celebrate love. It’s interesting to get inspired by customs in other countries and cultures. Finland The holiday is referred to as
Read MoreIf you’re not sure how to spend next Saturday night, head over to Lucy’s Lounge in Pleasantville where local talent Skyfactor will be performing in Westchester for the first time in four years. While the acoustic pop/rock band, comprised of
Read MoreBy Joanne Witmyer Fall has arrived! This offers us opportunities to revive recipes that showcase this season’s fruits and vegetables. Two of our local farmers markets provide a wonderful selection of seasonal produce and other delicious treats. We connected with
Read MoreLast week, Robert Niosi took a curious visitor to his home all the way to the year 5795. Well, not really, even if a digital readout displayed that the people in the room time traveled more than 3,700 years into
Read MoreNBC 4 New York/WNBC news anchors and reporters will appear at Westchester County shelters Saturday as part of the third annual NBCUniversal-owned Television Stations’ Clear the Shelters/Desocupar Los Albergues pet adoption drive this Saturday, Aug.19. Participating shelters and rescues will
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