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01/03/2026

Open Door Marks 50th Anniversary with New Name and A New Look:
From medical services to mental health support and early childhood care, Open Door’s evolution is transforming community health. Laura Joseph Mogil highlights their 50-year impact and what comes next.


Opendoor
Laura Mogil
Sue Greene Fuirst

There is no better way for the Open Door to celebrate its 50th anniversary than with a new name and a new look. The organization just announced it will now be called the Open Door Care Network. The new name and accompanying rebranding reflect the organization’s evolution over more than a half cent...

01/03/2026

10 Tips to Keep Your Fur Babies Feeling Fabulous During the Colder Months:
From paw care to portion sizes, check out this feature that breaks down everything pet owners need to know for a healthy winter.


Byram Hills Central School District
Armonk Fire Department
Town Of North Castle
Armonk Outdoor Art Show
North Castle Police Department
Healing Paws Veterinary Rehabilitation

Winter can be harsh on our furry friends. Just like us, our pets miss the outdoors and the frequent walks enjoyed during warmer seasons. The decrease in activities, such as running in the yard, rolling in the grass, or playing fetch, takes a toll on their bodies. Unlike us, our pets can’t simply g...

01/03/2026

In this season of giving we asked:
What is one of the most thoughtful gifts you've ever given or received?
From nostalgic treasures to meaningful keepsakes, Ronni Diamondstein and Art By Naava Katz • www.NaavaKatz.com celebrate the art of giving!



Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce
Erica Molina
Susanna Reich
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center
Chappaqua Library
Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester

Shohreh Anand “About four years ago, I helped my elderly parents clear their attic. Among the stuff in boxes, was a sixty-year-old, 8-track tape. I had it converted to a digital audio file. A rarity for its time, it was a home recording of voices of our family, my grandmother, aunts, uncles and co...

12/18/2025

Taste & Talk: Where women open bottles and open the conversation!
Lauren Gellert’s “Taste & Talk” brings women together for wine, conversation, and community impact, a story by Beth Besen.

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12/18/2025

Taste & Talk: Where women open bottles and open the conversation!
Lauren Gellert’s “Taste & Talk” brings women together for wine, conversation, and community impact, a story by Beth Besen.

Beth Wagshul Besen
Lauren Pollack Gellert
Taste and talk
914 Cares

What could be better than an evening of wine with local gal-pals? How about an evening of wine, friends and purpose-driven conversation! Enter Taste and Talk, the brainchild of Chappaqua’s own renowned media executive and producer Lauren Gellert. As Gellert tells it, the idea for the group came to...

12/18/2025

Beyond the Budget: The Byram Hills Education Foundation Impact:
Discover how the Byram Hills Education Foundation is turning big ideas into unforgettable learning experiences for every student.

Byram Hills Central School District
Byram Hills Education Foundation
Byram Hills PTSA
Byram Hills
Byram Hills Preschool Association - BHPA
Jessica Bond
Sam Kirshner

For thirty years, the Byram Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) has been instrumental in shaping Byram Hills into one of the most renowned districts in our area. A non-profit organization, made up of volunteer parents, school administrators and educators, the BHEF has become the district’s innovativ...

12/12/2025

National Charity League of Northern Westchester: Bringing Mothers & Daughters Together in Service:
Discover the impact of community service and leadership - this time of year and always! This powerful feature by Cathy Hildenbrand, highlights the National Charity League - an opportunity for mothers & daughters to bond while doing something good for others!


Cathy Masinter Hildenbrand
NationalCharity League
Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
draw for paws

In the heart of Northern Westchester, a unique organization is taking root- built on the values of tradition, community, family and giving back. The National Charity League (NCL) Northern Westchester Chapter is a mother-daughter nonprofit, focused on community service, leadership, and cultural exper...

12/10/2025

The Estrada Effect: Inspiration that Ignites Confidence & Style:
From Mazatlán to Main Street, AnnMarie Zaccagnino explains how the Estrada twins are proving that fashion is more than fabric, it’s empowerment.

Zaccagnino Electric
Estrada Brothers
Armonk Chamber of Commerce
DeCicco & Sons Armonk

From their Armonk atelier to the national spotlight on “Project Runway”, the Estrada twins blend bold silhouettes, empowering narratives, and fearless individuality into every creation. More Than Designers: They Are Confidence Creators If you think high fashion is just about glitz and glam, thin...

12/08/2025

Holly Berfield’s Savory and Sweet Book Covers:
Dive into Abby Luby's reports of how Holly Berfield transforms book covers into edible art, creating immersive connections between readers and stories.

Holly Brown Berfield
Abby Luby
Michele Bloom Berliner
Armonk Chamber of Commerce
Town Of North Castle
Moderne Barn
Corina Livanos
TODAY with Jenna & Friends

When Holly Berfield finished reading “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See, images of Chinese scallion pancakes and jasmine tea stoked her imagination. An historical fiction set in 15th century China, See’s story about female bonding in the face of male adversity infused with authentic Ch...

12/06/2025

Aaron Gleason – A Musician’s Journey:
Music, community, and family: Pamela Brown shares how Aaron Gleason’s life in Pleasantville shapes every note he sings.
Photos by Chad David Kraus Photography


Village of Pleasantville, New York
Pleasantville NY Chamber of Commerce
Pleasantville Music Festival
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Arc Stages

The arts are the creative thread that connect Aaron David Gleason’s family. Having a mother who is an award-winning actress, a father who is a noted acting teacher, and a grandfather who hosted a beloved game show, Gleason was destined to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. And he loves...

12/05/2025

Why “Boomerangs” Love their Hometowns on the Holidays (and Year-Round):
From childhood memories to raising the next generation, Stacey Pfeffer describes the ‘boomerang’ effect that keeps bringing local families back to their hometowns.


Stacey Pfeffer
Doublevision Photographers
Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester
Pleasantville NY Chamber of Commerce
Village of Pleasantville, New York
Chappaqua Central School District

Choosing where to raise a family is a difficult choice. There are so many factors at play from budgetary concerns, commute time to work, school districts and access to outdoor spaces and town amenities are just a few that come to mind. For some residents in Armonk, Chappaqua and Pleasantville the ch...

12/02/2025

The DeCicco's are so much more than our local grocery store! They were the perfect couple/business to highlight during the holiday season and are an inspiration when it comes to giving back!


DeCicco & Sons Armonk
Abby Luby
Cathy Nagel Pinsky
Town Of North Castle
Town of New Castle, NY
Pleasantville NY Chamber of Commerce
Armonk Outdoor Art Show
Armonk Chamber of Commerce
North Castle Police Department

On an early chilly morning long before the sun rises and just days before Thanksgiving, large panel trucks filled to the brim with several hundred frozen turkeys pull up to each of the 11 DeCicco & Sons upscale gourmet supermarkets. In a few days all of these pre-ordered turkeys will be feasted on b...