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Chappaqua Crossing

Chappaqua Crossing – A One-of-a-Kind Community

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Photo by Grace Bennett

The highly sought-after hamlets of Chappaqua and Millwood now boast an even greater reason to settle down in beautiful New Castle: Chappaqua Crossing.

Located on the stunning former campus of Reader’s Digest on Roaring Brook Road, upscale multi-use Chappaqua Crossing benefitted from the combined strengths of Summit Development and Greenfield partners working together with the New Castle Town Board to create, as Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein proudly shares: “a vibrant commercial center.”

Comprised of six separate buildings of varying sizes, the 120,000-square-foot center is anchored by a sleek Whole Foods Market, a new fitness club and  a growing roster of retail, service and health care providing tenants.

But Chappaqua Crossing is about more than retail and service options. Historic Wallace Auditorium, saved from demolition through a unique consortium of municipal and private support, was donated to the town in 2017, and renamed the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (ChappPAC). Established to provide diverse arts and cultural programming for community members and people throughout the region, the 425-seat venue is one of Westchester’s best-kept live performance secrets. See next page for more details about ChappPAC, and how to support this New Castle jewel of a newcomer.

Ready to move in? The newly-revitalized, historic Cupola Building contains 64 apartments and provides a unique mix of market rate and affordable housing units, and the North Village of Chappaqua Crossing will feature 91 Georgian-style two- and three-bedroom residences to be built by Toll Brothers with amenities galore. chappaquacrossing.com

Empowering Westchester Residents to Better Health at the Innovative Center for Healthy Living

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Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) believes that health care is about getting involved in health rather than just sickness. The hospital is supporting, coaching, and empowering Westchester residents to become partners in their care. From physical therapy to weight management to the new and innovative Center for Healthy Living, the NWH services offered at Chappaqua Crossing are designed to keep the people of Westchester healthy and out of the hospital, enjoying the activities they love.

Through the Center for Healthy Living, NWH offers the community free Healthcare Navigation services. A Healthcare Navigator can work with you to understand your health and wellness needs and can connect you with experts and services that can support you best. Some people are seeking physician referrals, others are looking for specific counseling or support, and others are in search of wellness classes. The Healthcare Navigator is available to help you in these situations and many more. To learn more, contact Lauren Selsky, Healthcare Navigator at 914-666-1955 or lselsky@northwell.edu.

Rehab services at NWH’s Chappaqua Crossing site span several specialties from physical, occupational and speech therapy to cardiac and pulmonary rehab. The goal: to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with impairments, disabilities or those recovering from an accident, illness or surgery. NWH also offers a concussion management program at Chappaqua Crossing that uses a multidisciplinary approach to effectively treat adolescents and adults who have sustained concussions. Whether the goal is to speed recovery, decrease pain or return to activities –or a combination of these goals–NWH rehab services provide patients with the education, support and motivation that they need to succeed. For more information, visit nwhrehab.org

Just next door is home to NWH’s innovative new Center for Weight Management which takes a clinical, evidence-based approach to weight management and helps you identify the core reasons you’re struggling with weight loss. The Center will help you overcome these obstacles and empower you to adopt lifelong healthy behaviors.

Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Services can also be found at NWH’s Chappaqua Crossing Campus, offering the community access to top-notch specialty surgery including, surgical weight loss, plastic surgery and Medi-Spa services, and Vein Center.

NWH’s clinical excellence, comprehensive services and compassionate care has earned the trust of patients, their families and referring physicians. To learn more about these services and many more, visit nwhc.net.

News courtesy of Northern Westchester Hospital

Fidelity Investments® Opens New Chappaqua Investor Center

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As pictured, staff at Fidelity Investments’ Chappaqua Crossing Investor Center celebrate the opening of their newly-opened facility, located at 480 Bedford Road.

The 5,250 square feet office is a state-of-the-art facility providing area investors with access to investment guidance, as well as Fidelity’s broad array of products and services. Fidelity now has more than 197 investor centers around the country, with 19 investor centers located in the New York City area.

“Fidelity Investments is excited to be opening this Investor Center at Chappaqua Crossing, which is a full-service investor center with a unique design, driven by the needs of our clients and based on customer feedback and pilots designed to better understand what would work,” said Andrew Davison, Branch Manager of the Chappaqua office. “Our objective in designing this space was to create an inviting and engaging environment, one that provides the best possible experience for our clients.”

Fidelity Investor Centers provide clients with education, innovative technology and one-on-one guidance to help them develop strategies for a variety of financial objectives. At Fidelity’s local offices, clients can work with a Fidelity Investment professional to:

  • Evaluate retirement readiness and get help preparing a retirement income plan
  • Conduct a comprehensive portfolio review
  • Take advantage of Fidelity’s Portfolio Advisory Services1 which provides ongoing portfolio management
  • Review useful information on estate planning, charitable giving, life insurance and college planning2
  • Participate in a wide offering of free educational seminars and workshops

Pictured are the staff at the Investor Center, including Andrew Davison, Branch Manager of the Chappaqua office (shown, center). Andrew Davison brings more than 12 years of financial services experience to his position overseeing the renovated investor center.  Mr. Davison holds the Series 7, 9, and 10 registrations and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM designation.  At the investor center, he works with a team of 13 associates dedicated to helping investors with their investment needs.

To learn more about the new Investor Center and how it can help with your financial planning decisions, contact: Andrew Davison, Branch Manager at 914-215-6225 ext.54666.

1. Fidelity Portfolio Advisory Service® is a service of Strategic Advisers, Inc., a registered investment adviser and a Fidelity Investments company. This service provides discretionary money management for a fee.
2. Fidelity does not provide estate planning, legal or tax advice. Laws of a particular state and your particular situation may affect the information. Consult with your attorney or tax adviser regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

ROCKS Has You Covered With Stylish Jewelry, Gifts and Home Decor

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Injecting cutting edge style into the new shopping center at Chappaqua Crossing, ROCKS Jewelry Gifts Home (“Rocks”) opened its doors this past May. The one of a kind boutique carries unique and modern fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, and home decor. Upon entering the bright and airy space, one is immediately struck by the beautiful artwork on the walls and the chic home accessories artfully displayed.

The store is entirely curated by owner Tanya Tochner, an 18-year resident of Chappaqua. Tochner recently closed her jewelry store in Armonk to focus on the expansion of her business into home design at the Chappaqua Crossing location.

“The home component is all new,” says Tochner. “The idea for it started five years ago but I never had the space for it in Armonk and then this opportunity in Chappaqua came up. Home goods take up a lot of space and we have almost 2,000 square feet here to accommodate us.”

There are no home and jewelry stores in the shopping center so Rocks provides a unique shopping experience.

“The jewelry and the home products really complement each other,” explains Tochner. “Customers come in intending to buy a hostess gift but end up looking at jewelry and vice versa.”

Jewelry That Rocks

“I try to carry pieces that are unique and modern and unlike other jewelry stores,” says Tochner.

Tochner sells a wide array of fine and fashion jewelry. Some favorite designers whose original pieces she currently sells include Jamie Joseph, Janis Savitt, Rebel Designs, Rachel Reinhardt, and Ela Rae. The store also carries the Jolie B. Ray line that Tochner created along with her previous design partner over a decade ago.

But Tochner is always changing things up and on the look out for new and exciting designers.

She is also adept at creating custom pieces. As a child, Tochner always liked fine jewelry and had a penchant for drawing. She discovered that drawing was helpful when she worked on the Jolie B. Ray line, and was able to draw jewelry and give it to her manufacturer to create it. She offers that custom service to all her clients. If a customer requests a specific design, Tochner can draft it on paper, make a model, and then ultimately present them with a final product from that drawing.

Rocks also keeps a convenient database of “wish lists” for their customers. “I always tell women to create a wish list if they’re eyeing certain pieces because their husbands come in to buy birthday or anniversary gifts and they want to know what their wives like,” explains Tochner.

Is Your Table Ready for the Holidays?

For people that love to entertain, Rocks is a treasure trove of gorgeous platters, vases, decanters, barware and bowls. Just in time for the holidays, they are selling modern tabletop accessories that are sure to impress any dinner guest.

Larger home items showcased at the store include ottomans, side tables, benches, lighting and artwork. Tochner offers personalized design services and visits to a client’s home to accessorize their house.

“We try to have something for everyone,” says store manager Wendi Gordon. “We have $18 candles and candles that are over $100. We find that everyone shops at all different price points. We have coasters for $40, candy dishes for $45, and bowls for $250. If you’re going to someone’s house and want to bring a little something, we have plenty of affordable options. If you’re looking for a higher end piece to decorate your home with, we have many choices.”

Staying Ahead of the Trends

On where she derives her inspiration and ideas, Tochner says,” I’ve always had an eye for jewelry and home design. I feel that if I like it myself, I will be passionate about selling it. I also listen to my customers and what they want.”

As for following any favorite bloggers or instagram accounts, Tochner says she does not spend her time doing that. “I don’t want to cloud my judgment. I try to be creative and if you are constantly looking at what everyone else is doing, you can’t come up with your own spin.”

Tochner definitely stays current and does her research. She travels to the home show in North Carolina twice a year, attends the New York shows, and is in the city once or twice a week buying merchandise, fulfilling custom orders or getting complicated jewelry repairs done for customers.

The boutique has a fun party vibe to it. Maybe it is all the sparkle between the glamorous jewels and the beautiful serveware that evokes this feeling. It may also be the friendly staff comprising of local moms that are eager to help you find that perfect gift.

Rocks holds many events at the store featuring local vendors and running various promotions throughout the year. To stay informed of all their fun events and see their newest merchandise, be sure to follow them on instagram at @rocks.jewelry_gifts_home. You can also request to be added to their email list or follow them on Facebook at Rocks by Jolie B. Ray.

The store is located at 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua and can be reached at (914) 219-5808.

Catching up with Tonya Tochner, owner, ROCKS

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Tonya Tochner

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 in addition to her much beloved Armonk location.

“Opening up a modern home store was always a future vision for ROCKS. When the opportunity presented itself to open up in my own hometown and offer modern home gifts and jewelry, I could not resist. I was sold when I visited a friend who lives in Chappaqua Crossing and witnessed the beautiful property,” said Tochner.

Grand Opening

The Grand Opening date was offered at press time to the Inside Press and is in our print edition but it is waiting for confirmation, too. Tochner promises: “It is going to be great. We will have swag bags, massages, facials, raffles, etc. The first 25 customers will get a free piece of jewelry with their purchase!”

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