Mike Brady–Appointed New President And CEO of Greyston–Applauds the...
For release: Greyston’s Board of Directors announced today that Mike Brady, President of Greyston Bakery, has been named President and CEO of Greyston, expanding his leadership role to the entirety of...
View ArticleHow Frank Shiner Shone at “The ‘Freakin’ Cutting Room!”
By Grace Bennett The first time I heard Frank Shiner sing (several songs) was at a (once in a blue moon) Karaoke night at the Quaker Hill Tavern in Chappaqua. He was there with his family simply...
View ArticleStill Time to Join Tina’s Wish Event Honoring Bill Clinton
And Help Fund Research for Early Detection and Protection of Ovarian Cancer By Grace Bennett Tina Brozman was my age, 54, in June 2007 when she passed away, just two short years after being diagnosed...
View ArticleHillary Clinton’s Hometown and State Public Officials Weigh in on her Second...
Hillary Clinton Photo by Ari Bennett “I am very pleased to hear that Hillary Clinton is running for President of the United States. It would be a tremendous honor to have a sitting President, a past...
View ArticleTwo Westchester Families Recognized by the UJA for “Making a Difference”
Via a UJA Federation of New York Release: More than 350 guests joined UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester Region as it honored the Beckman family of Scarsdale and the Rieger family of Bedford. At...
View ArticleMen and Women in the U.S. Navy: Deployed Around the Clock
Editor’s Note: The office of the U.S. Navy has been sending a steady stream of images of our servicemen and servicewomen in action. Today, thought about them working in areas of frigid temps too. I...
View ArticleBeecher Flooks Funeral Home: One of Six Businesses Inducted into...
Westchester resembled the Great White Way earlier this week as The Business Council of Westchester held its version of the TONY Awards at its annual dinner event honoring some of the region’s most...
View ArticleGet Ready, Get Set: Discover “Live Action Role Play” at ARC Stages
Looking for a singular way to commemorate a lifetime milestone? Or a noteworthy evening with friends? There’s a new game in town, literally. For the first time, a theatrical experience game–a bit of...
View ArticleBuilding Community and More at KMA’s SuperStructure Sunday
Article and Photos by Matt Smith Katon-ians young and old, and visitors from near and far, flocked to the Katonah Museum of Art on May 3 to partake in SuperStructure Sunday, the Spring offering of the...
View ArticleGreyston Honors Falkenberg and Karp at 2015 Annual Gala
Greyston celebrated the success of its programs providing individuals with jobs and the tools to lead self-sustaining lives at its 2015 annual benefit on May 20th at X20 in downtown Yonkers. Over 300...
View ArticleCongresswoman Nita Lowey on the Fight for Gun Control: “If Only as Simple as...
By Grace Bennett Congresswoman Nita Lowey expressed her frustration over the lack of progress in protecting children and teens from gun violence, as she accepted an “Apple Pie” Award during a private...
View Article“…and the Crowd Went Wild.”
Article and Photo by Dawn Evans Greenberg With a warm-up act of über hip band, Echosmith, and an army of young volunteers escorting the press and manning walkie talkies like old hands–plus a diverse...
View ArticleWomen Breaking the Silence on Mental Illness: A Meaningful Conversation
By Janine Crowley Haynes NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 15, 2015)—The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) held its second annual New York Women’s Luncheon, Breaking the Silence on Mental Illness, at...
View Article“I Did it!” A Look Back at the 2015 Sunrise Day Camp Walk
Excitement, Empowerment, and Raising Much Needed Funds By Zarah Kavarana A little girl clings on to her mother’s hand as the two cross the finish line at the third annual Sunrise Day Camp fundraising...
View ArticleNew Rabbi Appointed at Pleasantville Community Synagogue
PCS News Release: Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan Succeeds Rabbi Mark Sameth Pleasantville Community Synagogue, a trans-denominational synagogue known for Joyful Judaism, was founded 18 years ago and has...
View ArticleFare Walk for Food Allergies Comes to Westchester
15 Million Americans with Food Allergies = 15 Million Reasons to Walk The FARE Walk for Food Allergy, presented by Mylan Specialty L.P., raises critical funds and awareness each year to support Food...
View ArticleAutism and Animation: A Natural Career Fit
Anonymous donor provides seed money for new animation addition at Exceptional Minds Studio. Sherman Oaks, California–Autism and animation fit together like a hand in glove. For 21-year-old Michael...
View ArticleHouse of Sports Gets New Owners!
Elmsford, NY, August 19, 2015 – American Skating Entertainment Centers, LLC, (“ASEC”) the largest independent owner/operator of ice skating and indoor sports facilities in the United States, has teamed...
View ArticleGreat End of Summer Day Trip Idea at Coney Art Walls
Come Help Celebrate and Enjoy a Host of Community Day Festivities This Thursday, August 27th, come enjoy Coney Art Wallls! There will be a street dance performance by BattleFest League, an...
View ArticleA 50-Year Retrospective of Westchester through Photos
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, ArtsWestchester is looking back at the milestones and memories from Westchester’s past 50 years. “Through the Decades: Picturing 50 Years in Westchester”...
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