Just Between Us: Dessert comes first, the playful among us like to say! And now, an irresistibly delicious new Broadway-style musical, Just Desserts is coming to the Chappaqua Performing Arts … [Read More...] about Don’t Resist JUST DESSERTS at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center April 28-30
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Meet The Inside Press Contributing Team!
I hope these pages make it clear that ‘the secret sauce’ to the Inside Press is very much our valued contributors. I knew from the start, to succeed, I’d need editor/contributor … [Read More...] about Meet The Inside Press Contributing Team!
Straight Out of Pleasantville, Ben Cheever’s TV Show About Books
How Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang charmed newspaper readers, what Irving Berlin, the writer of “God Bless America,” had to do to overcome extreme poverty and become a … [Read More...] about Straight Out of Pleasantville, Ben Cheever’s TV Show About Books
Spring Gardening: What to Plant & When
With spring around the corner, we reached out to some local gardening experts for guidance on what you can plant in your garden that will bloom this spring and summer. Whether you naturally have a … [Read More...] about Spring Gardening: What to Plant & When
Stay Grounded: Three Local Hiking Destinations to Try
Hiking or nature walking is a favorite year-round pastime for many. It is a wonderful way to reconnect with Mother Nature. It is a chance to simply breathe in the fresh air and unplug from our busy, … [Read More...] about Stay Grounded: Three Local Hiking Destinations to Try
Local Filmmaker Creates A First Full-Length Feature Film
Dylan O'Keefe Presents: Zo in Exile Moving to Chappaqua from the city during middle school wasn’t the easiest transition for Dylan O’Keefe. The now almost 30-year-old recalls that he … [Read More...] about Local Filmmaker Creates A First Full-Length Feature Film
In Praise of Our Local Libraries & How they Continue to Serve Grateful, Returning Patrons
Libraries can often be seen as the heart of a community. A place to gain knowledge, gather and socialize with others right where we live. Over the years, library patrons needs have certainly changed … [Read More...] about In Praise of Our Local Libraries & How they Continue to Serve Grateful, Returning Patrons
Naava Katz: Creating Love Letters of Art
In Hebrew the name Naava means lovely and Naava Katz truly lives up to her name. The expression of love is a theme for Katz who has a passion for creating emotional and inspiring art about children … [Read More...] about Naava Katz: Creating Love Letters of Art
THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Byram Hills High School’s Theater Community Thrives in the Wake of the Pandemic
When Kyle Banks took over the Byram Hills High School theatre department in 2021, he was stepping into a whole new world in more ways than one. Aside from adjusting to his new roles as choir … [Read More...] about THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Byram Hills High School’s Theater Community Thrives in the Wake of the Pandemic
At Briarcliff High, Meet ‘Unsung Hero’ Zoe Ivler, Volunteer at Animal Sanctuaries Worldwide
This is the time when many high school students are deciding how to spend the upcoming summer. The good news is that the options are endless and range from working and making money to pushing physical … [Read More...] about At Briarcliff High, Meet ‘Unsung Hero’ Zoe Ivler, Volunteer at Animal Sanctuaries Worldwide
20 Years of Inside Press: What Makes Us Stand Out?
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?
A Magical 30 Years at Music in Chappaqua!
Thirty years and 7,500 students later, Music in Chappaqua has set the bar high in town. With pupils ranging from toddlers in early childhood development music classes to a man in his 90s wanting to … [Read More...] about A Magical 30 Years at Music in Chappaqua!
Health Spotlights
The Surprising Facts about Heart Attacks in Women
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. But the good news is that it’s 80 percent preventable. The statistics are staggering: According to the American Heart … [Read More...] about The Surprising Facts about Heart Attacks in Women
Let’s Go Clubbing… Club Fit Experts Weigh in on Undertaking Personal Fitness Journeys
Remember the 1980’s? If you too are of a certain vintage, there are simply some things you’ll never forget. Fashion? Fluorescent! And we loved our big hair, our even bigger shoulder pads. … [Read More...] about Let’s Go Clubbing… Club Fit Experts Weigh in on Undertaking Personal Fitness Journeys
Now in Mount Kisco: Oral Surgery with a Side of TLC
Andrew Horowitz, DMD, MD, FACS, has put down new roots in Northern Westchester. As a partner in private practice at the well-established New York Oral, Maxillofacial, and Implant Surgery (NYOMIS) in … [Read More...] about Now in Mount Kisco: Oral Surgery with a Side of TLC
Restaurant Spotlight
A “Portal to Europe” and Fine Dining at Mentor’s in Chappaqua
Enjoy Freshness, Creativity–and even some Mom-Inspired Recipes Mentor’s Mediterranean Steakhouse is a steakhouse like no other. Located right on King St. in Chappaqua, walking through the … [Read More...] about A “Portal to Europe” and Fine Dining at Mentor’s in Chappaqua
Just Between Us
How ‘Bout That?
Age may be just a number, but the shelf life of a print publication these days is most decidedly not. It speaks volumes, and I am owning that! When I published a first edition in 2003, I was fully … [Read More...] about How ‘Bout That?
Letter from the Editor
The View from Inside
The first time I had the privilege of working with Inside Armonk was during the summer of 2022, when Grace Bennett graciously took me on as an intern which helped me gain some insight into the real … [Read More...] about The View from Inside
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INSIDE PRESS SPRING PICKS: Five Local Events to Check Out
Sunday March 12 - Sunday June 25: Miniature Worlds: Joseph Cornell, Ray Johnson, Yayoi “The exhibit explores the friendships between Joseph Cornell and two pioneering artists–Ray … [Read More...] about INSIDE PRESS SPRING PICKS: Five Local Events to Check Out
Invite to Celebrate Buttonhook Forest during Earth Month
AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT to honor and appreciate Earth’s wonders in this precious and irreplaceable watershed woodland wildlife habitat. All proceeds will support the preservation of … [Read More...] about Invite to Celebrate Buttonhook Forest during Earth Month
Supporting the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center
Anyone ‘watching’ might hopefully note that included in my mission during most of my 20 Years of Inside Press publishing has been supporting the amazing work of the Holocaust and Human … [Read More...] about Supporting the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center
Inside Thoughts
When There’s A Dog in Your Life
BY MAGGIE MAE with RONNI DIAMONDSTEIN “I’m a dog – a very special dog. I’m a black-and-white, Toy Parti Poodle. My name is Maggie Mae, and I am the Inside Chappaqua Roving Pup … [Read More...] about When There’s A Dog in Your Life
Call Me
Years ago, everybody seemed to be blasting the song “Lean on Me” from the radio 24/7. The chorus repeated, “If you need a friend, call me.” This reprise seems to not have aged … [Read More...] about Call Me
The Grace in Grace
Way back in 2008, I was in the middle of writing a memoir about my struggle with bipolar disorder. I also began writing humorous essays about my observations on life. I submitted one of them to Grace … [Read More...] about The Grace in Grace
A Season of Hope
Spring is a time for hope, and every year I hope that my garden will overcome my challenge of trying to develop a green thumb. I was so excited when we moved to Northern Westchester about seven … [Read More...] about A Season of Hope
Ode to Chicken Soup: COVID, Be Gone
Chicken soup saved me through a bout with COVID in December. I was a vaccinated, boosted COVID virgin who hadn’t experienced so much as a sniffle through this pandemic. All the vaccine … [Read More...] about Ode to Chicken Soup: COVID, Be Gone
Sponsor News
New Castle Fire District No. 1 Announces Bond Referendum to be Held April 25
Bond Referendum would Authorize Borrowing Funds for Fire Station Addition Project Designed to Ensure the Safety and Health of Volunteer Firefighters by Providing Space to Accommodate Modern Emergency … [Read More...] about New Castle Fire District No. 1 Announces Bond Referendum to be Held April 25
Gotta Have Arts
Don’t Resist JUST DESSERTS at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center April 28-30
Just Between Us: Dessert comes first, the playful among us like to say! And now, an irresistibly delicious new Broadway-style musical, Just Desserts is coming to the Chappaqua Performing Arts … [Read More...] about Don’t Resist JUST DESSERTS at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center April 28-30
“Fiddler on The Roof in Yiddish” Cast Members in Special Concert & Conversation at ChappPac on March 4, 2023
On March 4th, at 8 p.m., the non-profit Friends of Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (ChappPAC) will be presenting a concert and conversation with members of the cast of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish. … [Read More...] about “Fiddler on The Roof in Yiddish” Cast Members in Special Concert & Conversation at ChappPac on March 4, 2023
$86K State Grant Awarded to 2023 Phoenix Festival Signals Growing Focus on Tourism
On the heels of a successful 2022 launch, the Phoenix Festival: Live Arts Hudson Valley has been awarded an $86,000 grant from Empire State Development's Division of Tourism, through the state's … [Read More...] about $86K State Grant Awarded to 2023 Phoenix Festival Signals Growing Focus on Tourism
Scarsdale Music Festival Gearing Up for a June 3rd Event: Sponsorships, Performers and Vendors Sought
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) will host its 3rd Annual Scarsdale Music Festival, presented by Morgan Stanley. The event will take place rain or shine in Scarsdale … [Read More...] about Scarsdale Music Festival Gearing Up for a June 3rd Event: Sponsorships, Performers and Vendors Sought
Not for Profit News
HHREC Promotes Education Program to Combat Rising Hate Crimes in Schools
Incidents of hate crimes continue to cause concern in cities and towns across the country, and a rising number of these have been occurring in the greater Westchester County, New York area. As schools … [Read More...] about HHREC Promotes Education Program to Combat Rising Hate Crimes in Schools
On August 4th: Opportunity for a Second, First Dose, On-Campus Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic
Responding to what was cited as "an overwhelming demand," The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in partnership with the Westchester County Department of Health announced that it will host a second, … [Read More...] about On August 4th: Opportunity for a Second, First Dose, On-Campus Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic
Virtual Cooking Class on Preventing Osteoporosis from Northern Westchester Hospital: July 12
Mount Kisco, NY--This July Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Health Living featured webinar is a cooking class on reducing your disease risk to osteoporosis at any age. During the … [Read More...] about Virtual Cooking Class on Preventing Osteoporosis from Northern Westchester Hospital: July 12
Judge Judy and Nicole Sheindlin, BRI Westchester and Former Board President to be Honored at WCA Annual Spring Benefit June 1st
Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) will hold their annual Imagine A Child…WCA Annual Spring Benefit on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, starting at 6:00 pm at the Surf Club in New Rochelle, … [Read More...] about Judge Judy and Nicole Sheindlin, BRI Westchester and Former Board President to be Honored at WCA Annual Spring Benefit June 1st
HHREC Announces Students Honored in Second Annual White Rose Student Research Contest
May 25, 2022- The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) held their second annual White Rose Student Research Contest for 7th-12th grade students in the greater Westchester County NY … [Read More...] about HHREC Announces Students Honored in Second Annual White Rose Student Research Contest
