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Local Women Forge Unexpected Career Paths to Success

A common question children are asked is “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question infers that there should be a short and simple answer. Yet, realistically, the answer is often quite … [Read More...] about Local Women Forge Unexpected Career Paths to Success

Kids’ Kloset Fashion Show Gala: A Fun-Filled Evening of Glamour Filled with Generosity

There they were sashaying down the red carpet clad runway–a nattily dressed toddler strutting his stuff in a stylish sweater, a tween decked out in a tulle skirt with on trend sunglasses. A DJ played … [Read More...] about Kids’ Kloset Fashion Show Gala: A Fun-Filled Evening of Glamour Filled with Generosity

Girl Scout Effort Thanks the First Responder Heroes Among Us

They are the volunteers who respond in the dead of the night when a fire breaks out. Or a senior takes a fall. Or a car plunges into a ditch. They give up their sleep, their weekends and their comfort … [Read More...] about Girl Scout Effort Thanks the First Responder Heroes Among Us

Ability Beyond Receives Grant to Help People with Disabilities Enter Workforce

One in four Americans has a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while people with disabilities have a lot to offer the workforce, there can be obstacles to … [Read More...] about Ability Beyond Receives Grant to Help People with Disabilities Enter Workforce

Getting to Know the Junior League of Northern Westchester

Helping the Local Community for 65 Years This year marks the 65th anniversary of that venerable, but hardly hidebound, local institution: the Junior League of Northern Westchester … [Read More...] about Getting to Know the Junior League of Northern Westchester

The All-Inclusive Quakers!

The Award-Winning Wrestling Team with Compassion Competing in wrestling meets across the region, the composition of Horace Greeley’s team is like no other. For the last four years, the Greeley … [Read More...] about The All-Inclusive Quakers!

“If It’s Not One Thing…”: How Programming at Gilda’s Club Helps Those Affected By Cancer

Gilda Radner, and her much-beloved Saturday Night Live comedic characters such as Roseanne Roseannadanna, kept audiences in stitches from the mid-1970s through the actress’s untimely death from … [Read More...] about “If It’s Not One Thing…”: How Programming at Gilda’s Club Helps Those Affected By Cancer

Spotlight on Joanna Mongiardo: An Incredible Operatic Talent in our Midst

People are sometimes caught off guard when they discover that fellow Chappaqua resident and mother of two, Joanna Mongiardo, is a glamorous opera singer. Describing her career, Mongiardo says, … [Read More...] about Spotlight on Joanna Mongiardo: An Incredible Operatic Talent in our Midst

The Schoolhouse Theater: An Under the Radar Arts Venue Worth a Visit

Culture abounds in the northern part of our county, where theater focused on nurturing new plays and presenting live theater and art, unearth hidden talent and have become launching pads for original … [Read More...] about The Schoolhouse Theater: An Under the Radar Arts Venue Worth a Visit

Three, Elaborately Costumed Magi Distribute Gifts to Children at Three Kings Day Celebration

Sponsored by Northern Westchester Hospital’s Pediatrics Department and Neighbors Link Mount Kisco, NY--In honor of Three Kings Day—aka the … [Read More...] about Three, Elaborately Costumed Magi Distribute Gifts to Children at Three Kings Day Celebration

Whole Foods Opens to Chappaqua’s Delight

All Chappaqua wanted for Christmas is finally here. Hundreds packed a sparkling Whole Foods Market this morning following an 8:40 a.m. grand opening … [Read More...] about Whole Foods Opens to Chappaqua’s Delight

Building Connections with the New ‘Chappaqua Reads-Chappaqua Includes’

In the 1970s a little girl contracted meningitis. After a long recovery she began to feel better, but something was clearly wrong. While much of … [Read More...] about Building Connections with the New ‘Chappaqua Reads-Chappaqua Includes’

Elisha Wiesel to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2018 Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Benefit

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center proudly honors Joseph E. Nyre, … [Read More...] about Elisha Wiesel to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2018 Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Benefit

In Remembrance of Deborah Shimer

In Loving Memoriam By David Shimer Remembered as insightful, selfless and supportive, Deborah Shimer—a professional life coach and a … [Read More...] about In Remembrance of Deborah Shimer

Three, Elaborately Costumed Magi Distribute Gifts to Children at Three Kings Day Celebration

Northern Westchester Hospital 2018 Annual Benefit Raises over $1.5 Million

More than 750 supporters of Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) attended the 2018 Annual Benefit Gala, raising over $1.5 million, which will support … [Read More...] about Northern Westchester Hospital 2018 Annual Benefit Raises over $1.5 Million

A Jazz Era Picnic in the Park!

New Castle Historical Society in Chappaqua to Host a Jazz-Era Picnic in the Park: Featuring NYC’s “Jazz-Age Lawn Party” Michael Arenella & His … [Read More...] about A Jazz Era Picnic in the Park!

Hillary Clinton’s Call for Donations to Help Families at the Border

Calls Border Abuse "Horrific" and States Sessions' Biblical Reference "Contrary to Everything I was Every Taught" Via Onward Together, Secretary … [Read More...] about Hillary Clinton’s Call for Donations to Help Families at the Border

A Look Back at a Conversation Between Cecile Richards and Hillary Clinton

May 22, 2018, Chappaqua, NY--Cecile Richards and Hillary Rodham Clinton walked onto the stage at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to a standing … [Read More...] about A Look Back at a Conversation Between Cecile Richards and Hillary Clinton

New Castle’s Food Scrap Recycling Program Launches May 29th

May 29 is National Learn About Composting Day! Food waste is one of the largest components of trash sent to landfills and … [Read More...] about New Castle’s Food Scrap Recycling Program Launches May 29th

The Armonk Players: Community Theatre at its Best

The Armonk Players (the “Players”), a true embodiment of high-quality theatre and community participation, is Armonk’s local community theatre group, which has been putting on productions at the … [Read More...] about The Armonk Players: Community Theatre at its Best

Local Residents Help with the Refugee Crisis & Resettlement Needs

Four years ago, a photo of a Syrian boy’s lifeless body washed up along the Turkish shore went viral and enlightened so many to the plight refugees succumb just to have freedom, peace and … [Read More...] about Local Residents Help with the Refugee Crisis & Resettlement Needs

The History Behind the Beloved Armonk Eagle

Recognizable across generations and indisputable in its significance, the Armonk Eagle has proven to be a special symbol in the Town of North Castle dating back decades. What began as a simple 12 … [Read More...] about The History Behind the Beloved Armonk Eagle

Meet a Local Alopecia Awareness Advocate

Ali Lambert Voron on How to Celebrate the Beauty of What Differentiates Us Ali Lambert Voron of Briarcliff Manor is many things. She is a voiceover actress, motivational speaker, blogger, … [Read More...] about Meet a Local Alopecia Awareness Advocate

Spiral Giving Teaches Local Children About Philanthropy

What makes a philanthropist? Google the word and a bevy of images of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Oprah Winfrey pop-up making us believe that a philanthropist is well known and extremely rich and … [Read More...] about Spiral Giving Teaches Local Children About Philanthropy

Byram Hills High School Science Research Students Have Strong Showing at Upstate Science Competition

Byram Hills High School’s Joshua Freedman won the top prize and a $2,000 scholarship and Renner Kwittken finished fourth at the Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium last … [Read More...] about Byram Hills High School Science Research Students Have Strong Showing at Upstate Science Competition

The Changing Nature of Motherhood

This Mother’s Day will mark the last one that I am a full-time mom. My youngest will be leaving for college at the end of August, which means that after nearly three decades, I will be an empty … [Read More...] about The Changing Nature of Motherhood

Woman

I am woman, my blood a map crafted by all the strong women that came before, that fought before. This copper fuel surges through my veins, propelling me forward, compelling me to care. I … [Read More...] about Woman

Armonk Chamber’s Third Thursday Circus, and more! AUGUST 16

Back with its last hurrah of the summer, the Armonk Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its August 16th "Third Thursday" event in Downtown Armonk from … [Read More...] about Armonk Chamber’s Third Thursday Circus, and more! AUGUST 16

Dr. Martha Jacobs Will Join AJC’s “Faith and the LGBT+Community” Panel: June 21

During Gay Pride Month, a diverse group of local faith communities will be offering “Faith and the LGBT+ Community” on Thursday, June 21 at 7:15 p.m., … [Read More...] about Dr. Martha Jacobs Will Join AJC’s “Faith and the LGBT+Community” Panel: June 21

Family Fun Plans for Armonk Lion’s Club Fol-de-Rol and Country Fair

Feeling nostalgic for the good old days? Come to the 44th annual Armonk Lion’s Club Fol-de-Rol and Country Fair, June 7-10, and give your family an … [Read More...] about Family Fun Plans for Armonk Lion’s Club Fol-de-Rol and Country Fair

An Independence Day Fair at John Jay Homestead

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 (rain or shine) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to grounds and Declaration reading; fees for activities John … [Read More...] about An Independence Day Fair at John Jay Homestead

COMPLICIT: A May 9 Film and Discussion at ChappPAC

The documentary Complicit will be shown on May 9 at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. The filmmaker, Ruth Kalish, will provide a post screening talk. A representative from HIAS will also speak … [Read More...] about COMPLICIT: A May 9 Film and Discussion at ChappPAC

B-Ball for Breast Cancer: Mitzvah Project Becomes Annual Event

My freshman year of high school, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Because of annual imaging, her cancer was caught at an early stage and today she is cancer free. My brother Ben was in 7th … [Read More...] about B-Ball for Breast Cancer: Mitzvah Project Becomes Annual Event

New Castle Community Media Center Announces Photo Competition

The New Castle Community Media Center (NCCMC) invites photographers to enter the Digital Photo Competition for the new Town of New Castle website. This competition is open to photographers of ALL ages … [Read More...] about New Castle Community Media Center Announces Photo Competition

Rabbi Maura Linzer of Temple Beth El Receives Prestigious Award from the Jewish Education Project

Last month Rabbi Maura Linzer of Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester was one of the recipients of the Young Pioneers Award from the Jewish Education Project, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and … [Read More...] about Rabbi Maura Linzer of Temple Beth El Receives Prestigious Award from the Jewish Education Project

2019 Citizen and Organization of the Year

The Armonk Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2019 Citizen and Organization of the Year. The recipients were selected due to their long-term volunteer commitment to help improve the North Castle … [Read More...] about 2019 Citizen and Organization of the Year

Basketball Fundraiser to End Food Allergies

Lace up your sneakers! Michelle Feit Isban, a parent of a child with multiple anaphylactic food allergies, has created an event with an amazing group of food allergy families called “EAT’s Shoot for a … [Read More...] about Basketball Fundraiser to End Food Allergies

Mindful Moms Lakeside Meditation Series Continues this Summer

At the end of a dirt path hidden on an ordinary street in Millwood there is a stretch of sand that leads to a small private lake. Every few weeks throughout the summer months this becomes the location … [Read More...] about Mindful Moms Lakeside Meditation Series Continues this Summer

Catching up with Tonya Tochner, owner, ROCKS

Publisher’s Note: The Inside Press asked Tonya Tochner to explain why she is opening a second location of ROCKS at Chappaqua Crossing–and why she believes customers will appreciate this new store … [Read More...] about Catching up with Tonya Tochner, owner, ROCKS

A Fresh Take on Spring Fashion with Stile

With candor, impeccable taste and a ready smile, Julie Root is adept at helping customers put the “I” in style. Nestled in the heart of Armonk’s Main Street, her shop, Stile, is a lifestyle boutique … [Read More...] about A Fresh Take on Spring Fashion with Stile

Innovation Takes on a New Light

In July 2018, Amy Barone brought a new, innovative health and skincare clinic to Chappaqua when she opened Red Light Life. With Red Light Life, Barone is introducing Red Light Therapy to help people … [Read More...] about Innovation Takes on a New Light

March Boutique: A Local Gem with On-Trend Clothing for Fashionistas

Nestled into a corner of downtown Briarcliff Manor’s main thoroughfare, Pleasantville Road, March Boutique offers Westchester fashionistas on-trend apparel and accessories. Whether you are looking to … [Read More...] about March Boutique: A Local Gem with On-Trend Clothing for Fashionistas