Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold spent last week at Westchester Skating Academy in Elmsford offering local young skaters advice on technique, skill and what it takes to compete. For the second year in a row, the Olympian graced the rink
Read MoreBy Jennifer Rajewski Dubbed the “sandwich generation,” those in their mid-thirties and forties are in a unique position. Though sometimes we’d prefer the phrase to refer to an affinity for ham and mustard on rye, it actually alludes to how
Read MoreGrowing up, Dr. Robert Flower had a friend who struggled through school, showing little interest in academics or the possibility of going to college. Years later, when Flower crossed paths with his old friend, he was astounded to learn that
Read MoreFor the past eight months, Alli West has experienced the satisfaction of a job well done but also the feeling that there’s so much more for her to do. West is the program director for CONNECT, an organization that launched
Read MoreDuring the past few months, most Americans following politics and public policy matters have likely been fixated on Washington. But New York residents will be faced with a critical decision next fall that could potentially reshape state government, the courts,
Read MoreDespite Friday’s cancellation of the scheduled American Health Care Act congressional vote, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic and its supporters vowed to continue fighting against future efforts to defund the organization. Democratic elected officials from throughout Westchester and Planned Parenthood representatives
Read MoreEveryone handles getting older differently. As Robert Bonvento approached his 70th birthday, he decided to use his talents to help himself and others gain a greater perspective about aging. A writer and actor who has transitioned into and out of
Read MoreImmigration has been a contentious issue as President Donald Trump’s proposed policies have drawn sharp criticism from immigrant advocates. On Thursday, New York Secretary of State Rosanna Rosado discussed issues related to the debate, in English and Spanish, at Neighbors
Read MorePassionate calls to make changes to New York’s education financing formulas were delivered last week to three local state legislators by Bedford School District community members who fear that inequitable funding will imperil the district. State senators George Latimer (D-Rye)
Read MoreSchool funding was a key topic addressed at a state budget forum held by a group of Westchester Democratic state legislators at the Greenburgh Public Library last Friday. Much of the discussion on the proposed $152.3 billion budget focused on
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