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Storytellers Unite: Meet the Authors of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
By Mollie Roth The upcoming Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival will be an opportunity for young readers and their parents to connect with the authors who make reading hour and bedtime come … [Read More...] about Storytellers Unite: Meet the Authors of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival

Jacob Burns Center Film & Community Celebration Honored Entertainment Community Fund, Janet Maslin and Joe Carlucci; Featured Cast of How to Dance in Ohio
Pleasantville, NY -- A September 18 event at the Jacob Burns Film Center included the presentation of the Vision Award to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund); the … [Read More...] about Jacob Burns Center Film & Community Celebration Honored Entertainment Community Fund, Janet Maslin and Joe Carlucci; Featured Cast of How to Dance in Ohio

Celebrate Fall with Top-Rated Halloween Experiences: Two Activations of The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze® and a Full Roster of Legend of Sleepy Hollow-Themed Events
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Two Locations Plus Brand New Event: The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country to Feature Master Illusionists Hudson Valley: Blaze returns to its location at Van … [Read More...] about Celebrate Fall with Top-Rated Halloween Experiences: Two Activations of The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze® and a Full Roster of Legend of Sleepy Hollow-Themed Events

Historic Hudson Valley Events Kick Off with The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
The Historic Hudson Valley will be holding fantastic Fall events including The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze (running for 54 nights, 9/15 - 11/19) in Croton-on-Hudson at Van Cortlandt Manor and on … [Read More...] about Historic Hudson Valley Events Kick Off with The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

“Take a Bite out of Hunger” Benefit for The Mount Kisco Interfaith Pantry to Take Place October 15, 2023
The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry (the “Pantry”) will be hosting its “Take a Bite out of Hunger” benefit on October 15, 2023 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Captain … [Read More...] about “Take a Bite out of Hunger” Benefit for The Mount Kisco Interfaith Pantry to Take Place October 15, 2023
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Celebrating a Decade of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
Once upon a time, there was a book festival that needed a new home. After searching every town, hamlet and village, a group of parents, librarians, businesses, town officials and more decided to give … [Read More...] about Celebrating a Decade of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival

Popular Sport Takes Hold in North Castle – Thanks to The Pickleball Ladies of Armonk
As a long-time competitive tennis player, Heather Hecht was hardly impressed when she first saw people playing pickleball. “I thought it was a very noisy sport that looked like a completely … [Read More...] about Popular Sport Takes Hold in North Castle – Thanks to The Pickleball Ladies of Armonk

At the Heart of the Pleasantville Children’s Center as it Turns 50: Guided Play, Meaningful Activities in a Nurturing, Caring Environment
Tucked away in an antique carriage house on an idyllic stretch of Bedford Road sits the Pleasantville Children’s Center (PCC) which is celebrating 50 years of providing early childhood education … [Read More...] about At the Heart of the Pleasantville Children’s Center as it Turns 50: Guided Play, Meaningful Activities in a Nurturing, Caring Environment

New Children’s Picture Book About Jackie O!
Chappaqua-based author Ronni Diamondstein has always had a special place in her heart for former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. As an eight-year-old child, Ronni Diamondstein watched as John … [Read More...] about New Children’s Picture Book About Jackie O!

Interview with the Soulful Couple Behind the Much Anticipated 2023 Phoenix Theater Festival – Live Arts in Nyack
"I’m a crazy idealist, so I think that synchronicity happens in good theater where the performers and the audience are all living and breathing together,” said Elise Stone, Artistic … [Read More...] about Interview with the Soulful Couple Behind the Much Anticipated 2023 Phoenix Theater Festival – Live Arts in Nyack

Indies Are Back! And Independent Bookstore Owners Aim to Please!
Twenty-five years ago, Meg Ryan’s indie bookshop fell to Tom Hanks’ soulless box store in the Nora Ephron film, You’ve Got Mail. Not long after, brick-and-mortar giants faced the … [Read More...] about Indies Are Back! And Independent Bookstore Owners Aim to Please!

Two Time Champs Greeley Boys Swim & Dive Team Aim to Win a Third & Unprecedented State Championship Title
A leisurely swim is one of summer’s greatest pleasures enjoyed by many but for Horace Greeley’s Boys Swim and Dive Team, summer is the time for tough workouts in the pool to prep for next … [Read More...] about Two Time Champs Greeley Boys Swim & Dive Team Aim to Win a Third & Unprecedented State Championship Title

Eye on the Olympics for Curling: How Briarcliff’s Megan Stopera Surprised Everyone Including Herself
Throughout her childhood, the sport of curling was unavoidable for Briarcliff’s Megan Stopera. Her father, Bill, was a lifelong curler who narrowly missed the Olympics in 2013. Her brother, … [Read More...] about Eye on the Olympics for Curling: How Briarcliff’s Megan Stopera Surprised Everyone Including Herself

Aging in Place: A Partnership Helping Make Homes Safe & Secure for Seniors
As people age, it’s important for them to have a home where they can feel secure, live comfortably, and thrive. With that in mind, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County in … [Read More...] about Aging in Place: A Partnership Helping Make Homes Safe & Secure for Seniors

Students in Byram Hills Global Scholars Program Working to Combat Homelessness with Midnight Run
As a former student at Byram Hills High School, I was in constant awe of my peers who worked hard in the school’s two three-year programs, Authentic Science Research and Global Scholars. … [Read More...] about Students in Byram Hills Global Scholars Program Working to Combat Homelessness with Midnight Run

Discover Your Personal Brand with Stacey Cohen’s BRAND UP
I was meeting with my manager who was helping me prepare for an upcoming job interview. I came ready with a piece of computer paper suffocated with a study guide of answers to potential questions and … [Read More...] about Discover Your Personal Brand with Stacey Cohen’s BRAND UP

‘The Edible Gardenist on How to Bring Joy & Ease into Family Meals
During this back to school time we have an opportunity to bring ease, joy and connection into our family food. As a family food and garden coach, I teach my clients how to shift from trying to solely … [Read More...] about ‘The Edible Gardenist on How to Bring Joy & Ease into Family Meals

The Not So Lonely Goatherd: Fat & Sassy Goats in New Castle
I could hear the sound of music with Julie Andrew’s voice in my head singing, “High on a hill was a lonely goatherd Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo,” as I made my daily visits to … [Read More...] about The Not So Lonely Goatherd: Fat & Sassy Goats in New Castle

Behind the Scenes of Horace Greeley’s First Science Olympiad Invitational
Over the past few years, Science Olympiad has become a major extracurricular activity for many students in Chappaqua. Science Olympiad is considered the premier team STEM competition in the nation, … [Read More...] about Behind the Scenes of Horace Greeley’s First Science Olympiad Invitational

A #1 Spot At Regional Tournament for the PMS Science Olympiad Team
The Pleasantville Middle School Science Olympiad team participated in a springtime Lower Hudson Regional Tournament. Competing against 30 teams throughout the region, the Pleasantville A Team ranked … [Read More...] about A #1 Spot At Regional Tournament for the PMS Science Olympiad Team

New Title from Long Time Journalist & Inside Press Contributor Pamela Brown: Faithful Love
Faithful Love is a contemporary romance novel that brings readers into the lives of Candace Crestworth, a beautiful, high-powered prosecutor, and Corey Matthews, a charming detective who ends up on … [Read More...] about New Title from Long Time Journalist & Inside Press Contributor Pamela Brown: Faithful Love
Testimonials

I’ve been known to say, “It takes a village,” and I still believe that’s true. In a world where negative forces are everywhere, nothing gives me more cause for optimism and … [Read More...] about Hillary Rodham Clinton on Inside Chappaqua

First in a Series of Advertiser Testimonials in 2023 As we celebrate 20 years of publishing at Inside Press, we asked some of our longtime sponsors (1) why they have chosen to continue working with … [Read More...] about 20 Years of Inside Press: What Makes Us Stand Out?
Gotta Have Arts

Jacob Burns Center Film & Community Celebration Honored Entertainment Community Fund, Janet Maslin and Joe Carlucci; Featured Cast of How to Dance in Ohio
Pleasantville, NY -- A September 18 event at the Jacob Burns Film Center included the presentation of the Vision Award to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund); the … [Read More...] about Jacob Burns Center Film & Community Celebration Honored Entertainment Community Fund, Janet Maslin and Joe Carlucci; Featured Cast of How to Dance in Ohio

Interview with the Soulful Couple Behind the Much Anticipated 2023 Phoenix Theater Festival – Live Arts in Nyack
"I’m a crazy idealist, so I think that synchronicity happens in good theater where the performers and the audience are all living and breathing together,” said Elise Stone, Artistic … [Read More...] about Interview with the Soulful Couple Behind the Much Anticipated 2023 Phoenix Theater Festival – Live Arts in Nyack

Caramoor Fall ‘23 – Spring ‘24 Highlights: A Preview of the Adventurous Programming!
Caramoor’s longstanding commitment to adventurous programming – encompassing an expansive range of genres and outstanding artists – continues indoors all year round in the intimate setting of … [Read More...] about Caramoor Fall ‘23 – Spring ‘24 Highlights: A Preview of the Adventurous Programming!

Pleasantville Music Festival: A Great Family Experience
When given the opportunity to visit the 17th annual Pleasantville Music Festival on behalf of the Inside Press, I had to take it! For years, my family has been invited but scheduling issues always … [Read More...] about Pleasantville Music Festival: A Great Family Experience
Just Between Us

Back to Calm & Peace
While it may seem counterintuitive, ‘back to school,’ with its flurry of activities and family fun events, can also bring a renewed sense of calm and peace. Maybe that involves setting … [Read More...] about Back to Calm & Peace
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CAMP MARIST – For the Best Summer of your Life
Based in the White Mountain Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Marist is a special place where children learn about character, leadership and community. Under the leadership of the Marist Brothers … [Read More...] about CAMP MARIST – For the Best Summer of your Life

Korth & Shannahan: A Dynamic Family-Owned House Painting Business
Will Korth, owner and founder of Korth & Shannahan Painting and Carpentry, started his career in the painting industry at the young age of 14. As a teenager, Will painted houses during his summer … [Read More...] about Korth & Shannahan: A Dynamic Family-Owned House Painting Business

White Plains Hospital and Montefiore Bring Pediatric Specialty Care to White Plains
With a new office dedicated to specialty conditions in children, White Plains Hospital and Montefiore commit to expanding pediatric care in Westchester. Advanced pediatric care in Westchester … [Read More...] about White Plains Hospital and Montefiore Bring Pediatric Specialty Care to White Plains

Northern Westchester’s Comprehensive State-of-the-Art Dental Practice with a Personalized Touch
When you enter the serene and modern offices of Northern Westchester Dental Care (NWDC), you will sense that this differs from your average dental practice, Drs. Dana and Seth Keiles strive to have … [Read More...] about Northern Westchester’s Comprehensive State-of-the-Art Dental Practice with a Personalized Touch

Tanya Tochner Takes Her Flair for Design to the Next Level to Transform Homes
With her Chappaqua jewelry and home store now in full bloom, ROCKS Jewelry Gifts Home Design owner Tanya Tochner has spread her wings to run a successful interior design business. Tochner applies the … [Read More...] about Tanya Tochner Takes Her Flair for Design to the Next Level to Transform Homes

Back to School Tennis Opportunities at the Armonk Tennis Club
Where ‘Connection & Consideration’ Rule Are you seeking a back-to-school tennis course for your child? If so, do consider the well-regarded programming options - and working with … [Read More...] about Back to School Tennis Opportunities at the Armonk Tennis Club

Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
Many investors suffered painful losses in their portfolio during last year’s historic bear market for both stocks and bonds. Now, with the risks of a recession growing, our strategists believe … [Read More...] about Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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Storytellers Unite: Meet the Authors of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
By Mollie Roth The upcoming Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival will be an opportunity for young readers and their parents to connect with the authors who make reading hour and bedtime come … [Read More...] about Storytellers Unite: Meet the Authors of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival

Jacob Burns Center Film & Community Celebration Honored Entertainment Community Fund, Janet Maslin and Joe Carlucci; Featured Cast of How to Dance in Ohio
Pleasantville, NY -- A September 18 event at the Jacob Burns Film Center included the presentation of the Vision Award to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund); the … [Read More...] about Jacob Burns Center Film & Community Celebration Honored Entertainment Community Fund, Janet Maslin and Joe Carlucci; Featured Cast of How to Dance in Ohio

Celebrate Fall with Top-Rated Halloween Experiences: Two Activations of The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze® and a Full Roster of Legend of Sleepy Hollow-Themed Events
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Two Locations Plus Brand New Event: The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country to Feature Master Illusionists Hudson Valley: Blaze returns to its location at Van … [Read More...] about Celebrate Fall with Top-Rated Halloween Experiences: Two Activations of The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze® and a Full Roster of Legend of Sleepy Hollow-Themed Events
Inside Thoughts

Life Lessons from the Ballfield & Beyond
After my father died last summer, my mother encouraged me to take whatever I wanted of his possessions from their home. She mentioned his suits hanging in the closet, but I don’t wear suits. She … [Read More...] about Life Lessons from the Ballfield & Beyond

What your Favorite School Supply Says About You
As we begin the upcoming school year, back-to-school shopping quickly enters everyone’s lives. While school supply shopping can be a hassle, there’s always at least one item that we have a … [Read More...] about What your Favorite School Supply Says About You
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Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and Saint Pio Foundation Announce A Margherita for a Smile Community Initiative
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center President and CEO Michael Spicer joined with Saint Pio Foundation Founder and CEO Luciano Lamonarca and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano on May 25 to announce an exciting … [Read More...] about Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and Saint Pio Foundation Announce A Margherita for a Smile Community Initiative

Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester Team Up to Launch Clean Energy Accelerator Program
Collaboration launches with formation of working group to identify local industry needs and support workforce development Westchester County, New York – The Westchester County Office of … [Read More...] about Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester Team Up to Launch Clean Energy Accelerator Program