Sebastian Male-Diaz is similar to a lot of kids and even adults who love to play Pokémon. It’s just that the soon-to-be 11-year-old Briarcliff Manor resident is a lot better than most who love the game. On Aug. 17, not
Read MoreBy Joanne Witmyer Have you ever entered your kitchen with the goal of cooking a nutritious meal, only to be overwhelmed by the clutter? You see spice jars in disarray on the counter, utensils overflowing from multiple containers and recipe
Read MoreBy Joanne Witmyer One of the most rewarding aspects of the work I do is helping people successfully navigate through changes in their lives. Health, wellness and self-care can support that process. What is fascinating to explore is what motivates
Read MoreListen to Robert Katzenoff speak about his military service and it’s easy to understand why his generation is called The Greatest Generation. The World War II veteran, a U.S. Army medic from 1943 to 1945, was captured by the Germans
Read MoreBy Joanne Witmyer After a winter of roasted root vegetables, we crave a fresh, different way to enjoy seasonal vegetables. Here are two different twists on the usual approaches to these early appearances in our local gardens: Asparagus Salad (6
Read MoreFor nearly three years, Dave Ventresca has been training to run his first marathon. When the day finally arrives on Saturday, Mar. 11, his quest will be in a place where few people ever go under circumstances that he couldn’t
Read MoreAt first glance a human resources professional and someone who works with others to improve their health and wellness might not seem to have much in common. But for Joanne Witmyer there’s a connection – to benefit people whether that
Read MoreDine at Orfino’s Restaurant in Briarcliff Manor and you won’t only get great Italian food but you might make new friends while you’re there. When owners Linda and Michael Orfino took over the family-owned establishment from Michael’s parents, they forged
Read MoreBy Kathryn Nicolai When Olivia Barnett, Isabella Madori, Alexis Jones and Kiele Swistak get together, the four pre-teens pursue an activity that isn’t typically associated with girls their age. The four youngsters attend the Olympic weightlifting program at Downstate CrossFit
Read MoreVeterans who have seen and experienced the horrors of war are a small subset of today’s American population. While many citizens can perhaps empathize with their plight, few can truly understand what many of these veterans have endured. SongwritingWith: Soldiers,
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