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What your Favorite School Supply Says About You

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Inside Press intern Mia Brown reveals her favorite school supply item!

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 soft spot for. Whether it is a backpack or just a simple eraser, your favorite item has a lot to say about you, and here’s what I personally think they say. See if you agree.

Backpack

You buy a new backpack every year and conduct a deep search to find the perfect one. You start your back-to-school shopping in the middle of July because you want the best and nothing less. After mom and dad set a budget on it (groan…) you choose a little less expensive one but still snazzy. When you walk down the hallways in September, you eat up the compliments. You want school to start now. What it says: You are Fashion Forward but also growing savvy about a good deal!

Calculator

You love math and science and are probably taking rigorous courses in that area. Math has always been easy for you. You would rather spend time solving math equations than ever having to read a book or write an essay. At this point in your math career, you have games downloaded onto your calculator for when class is boring because it just isn’t hard enough for you. What it says: You also have big dreams and can’t wait to continue your learning this school year!

Laptop

You hate pens and pencils and wish you never have to write on paper ever again. You take pride in being a Google Chrome or Safari user and will only stick with one search engine. You try to carry as few things as possible with you and keep everything you need on your computer. What it says: You are extremely tech savvy and will be taking an engineering class in the fall.

Notebook

You are organized and take pride in it. You are always willing to show off your beautifully categorized notes to help your friends out when they are struggling. Being in the top of your class is a priority, but you somehow manage to do it with ease. You are the classmate that can always manage to give your peers a piece of paper if they don’t have any… and they all are extremely thankful for that. What it says: You are pumped up for the school year and can’t wait to see your friends in the fall!

Pencils

You have a strict preference between mechanical or just a simple number 1 pencil. You either are an incredibly talented artist who can transform any sheet of paper into a masterpiece or just hate that pens aren’t erasable. The only thing that you don’t like about pencils is when the eraser runs out. What it says: You are excited to meet your new teachers and can’t wait to be back at school again.

Pens

You have a h3 dislike for writing with pencils and hate making mistakes. English or history is your favorite class because you enjoy being able to write on paper instead of typing on your computer. Your goals for the school year include getting straight As and perfecting small doodles on the side of your paper without ruining the rest of your school work. What it says: You’re a hard worker who wants to excel this school year and won’t let anything get in your way.

Post-It Notes

You like to pass notes during class and think it is better than secretly texting on your computer. When shopping for Post-Its, you like to get a variety of colors. You are a bubbly and vibrant person. What it says: Seeing your friends is Priority #1 when you go back to school.

White Out

You often make mistakes, but you also know that mistakes are the foundation of learning. You are probably taking difficult classes this year and are preparing for the worst, but you are also ready for the challenge. In class, your friends thank you for helping them cover up their mistakes quickly. When you get bored in class you paint your nails with White Out or draw with it on the side of your paper. What it says: You know school is always a wild ride and you can’t wait for it to begin!

Children of the American Revolution Grant to the Miller House

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As we were going to press, a lovely gathering took place at The Miller House to celebrate a grant of $4,177.80 presented by the New York Society of the Children of the American Revolution organization to The Friends of Miller House. The donation will be used to help fund children’s programs at Miller House.  Please mark your calendar for September 23, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an Open House planned at the North White Plains former headquarters of George Washington!   

At The Miller House to receive the C.A.R. grant (L-R): Sharon Tomback, North Castle; Co-Town Historian; Barbara DiGiacinto, Deputy Supervisor, Town of North Castle; Brook Tyler Hanna, NYS Director, Daughters of the American Revolution; David Share, President, Children of the American Revolution; John Diaconis, President, Friends of Miller House; Ed Woodyard, Vice-President, Friends of Miller House; Lynn Briggs, Director, Friends of Miller House; and Libby Whitney Del Greco, Director, Friends of Miller House

 

White Plains Hospital and Montefiore Bring Pediatric Specialty Care to White Plains

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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 became more convenient with the opening of the new Montefiore Pediatric Specialty practice. Pediatric cardiologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatric surgeons, a pediatric rheumatologist and a pediatric nephrologist from the renowned Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) are now seeing patients at 33 Davis Avenue in White Plains.

Unlike general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists are the only physicians uniquely qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage infants, children and adolescents with specialized complex, chronic conditions. They also focus on the developmental and emotional needs of children and adolescents, which can be different from those of adults.

“Having access to advanced pediatric care, closer to home, is so important for families,” says Frances Bordoni, Executive Vice President for Ambulatory and Physician Services and Business Development at White Plains Hospital. “Montefiore has some of the best pediatric specialists in the country. To bring these services to Westchester eliminates barriers and heightens peace of mind for families who no longer have to scramble to get their children the care they need.”

Through its partnership with Montefiore Einstein and CHAM, which has long been recognized as one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, White Plains Hospital enhances its pediatric specialty care in several critical areas with the addition of nationally recognized specialists who are leaders in their respective fields and actively engaged in clinical research to advance their respective specialties.

CHAM’s Pediatric Heart Center is a world leader in advanced cardiovascular care for patients of all ages, from newborns to adults with congenital heart diseases. Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Daphne Hsu is one of the nation’s leading experts in children’s heart failure and heart transplantation. In addition to caring for pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease, Dr. Hsu conducts ongoing clinical research and is a nationally recognized pediatric cardiologic thought leader.

For children with gastrointestinal conditions, liver disease, or nutritional concerns, CHAM offers one of the leading pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) programs in the nation, led by Dr. John F. Thompson. Dr. Thompson specializes in short bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, feeding disorder, and chronic abdominal pain. Dr. Thompson is also the director of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program at CHAM. His research focuses on ways to improve the lives and outcomes of children who have intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome.

In addition, pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Gitit Tomer leads CHAM’s Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) program, which is dedicated to providing excellent care and improving the health and quality of life of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). IBD are chronic relapsing inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases causing severe diarrhea abdominal pain and weight loss that can lead to life-threatening complications.

CHAM also offers nationally-recognized care for pediatric patients with kidney conditions. Dr. Frederick Kaskel, an internationally recognized expert in pediatric nephrology, who specializes in the treatment of kidney disorders in infants, children and adolescents and in end-stage kidney replacement therapy and transplantation, is Chief Emeritus of its Division of Pediatric Nephrology. The Ira Greifer Children’s Kidney Center includes New York state’s first dedicated pediatric dialysis facility.

“We are delighted to enhance access to our team of pediatric subspecialists, many of whom have raised their own children in Westchester. No matter the symptom, condition or question, our team is ready to care for children and families in need of sophisticated specialty care at the Davis Avenue location,” said Michael D. Cabana, MD, MPH, Physician-in-Chief, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and The Michael I. Cohen, MD, University Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

To make an appointment at the Montefiore Pediatric Specialty office, call 914-849-KIDS (5437).

The providers seeing patients at 33 Davis Avenue include:

Pediatric Cardiologist

Daphne Hsu, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologists

Inessa Normatov, MDJohn Thompson, MD
Gitit Tomer, MD

Pediatric Nephrologist

Frederick J. Kaskel, MD

Pediatric Rheumatologist

Tamar Rubinstein, MD

Pediatric Surgeons

Steven H. Borenstein, MD
Alexandre N. Darani, MD
Dominique M. Jan, MD

61st Armonk Outdoor Art Show

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The Armonk Outdoor Art Show supports Friends of the North Castle Public Library.

North Castle’s favorite event of the year will be here soon! And that’s none other than the Armonk Outdoor Art Show which returns for its 61st year on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, rain or shine. States its promoters: “This highly regarded annual show is ranked among the top fine art shows in the country and is proud to showcase work from 140 exceptional, juried artists from across the country and abroad.” Some 40 artists are expected, and the exhibitor works span 12 different mediums, including: oils/acrylics/watercolors, mixed media, printmaking/drawing/pastels, sculpture, photography/digital art, wearable art, and fine crafts. Expect children’s activities in a tent and a full range of complimentary hands-on projects, including a scavenger hunt, collages, clay, story time, and much more. For more information, visit armonkoutdoorartshow.org

Hillary Rodham Clinton on Inside Chappaqua

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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 hope than Americans coming together with their neighbors to celebrate joyful moments and care for each other in hard ones. That’s why Inside Chappaqua’s mission to “share the heart of the community,” is so urgent and so meaningful.

Local news is an increasingly rare resource. Since 2005, about 25 percent of America’s newspapers have shuttered. Today, nearly 70 million Americans live in communities without a local news source – also known as “local news deserts.” Our communities and country suffer for it.

When Bill and I first moved to Chappaqua 22 years ago, the only local media outlets were school and town newsletters. Grace Bennett, a longtime Chappaqua resident and graduate of Columbia University’s journalism school, knew that a community as remarkable as ours needed more local coverage. So she did what all gutsy women do when they identify a problem: she came up with a solution. That solution was Inside Chappaqua.

I’ve been fortunate to be interviewed by Grace, and to read her coverage of everything from extraordinary Chappaqua residents to forgotten local histories to the Democratic National Convention. She even came with me to Africa when I was Secretary of State. She and her talented freelance staff make sure that no Chappaqua story, small or large, goes unnoticed. Since 2003, Grace has maintained and expanded readership through huge changes and difficult times in the world, by keeping our communities connected and informed.

The events reported in local press may seem small, but these happenings are the stuff of our lives. Memorials, performances, local traditions and histories: these are the things that bring us together and remind us of our shared humanity. And local reporting has a measurable impact on how we relate to and care for each other. Research shows that places with less access to local news have lower voter turnout and greater polarization.

For 20 years, Inside Chappaqua has been one of the positive forces that help keep our town vibrant and big-hearted. Under Grace’s leadership, this mighty news magazine helps us stay connected to our neighbors, our community, and to the world outside our village. Here’s to the next 20 years!

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Chappaqua, NY

Following a 2006 interview inside Lange’s Deli in Chappaqua and shortly before marching in that year’s Memorial Day Parade in Chappaqua: Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton (then U.S. Senator Clinton running for a second term which she won) with Inside Press Publisher and Editor Grace Bennett.
Photo by Marianne Campolongo for the Inside Press