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King School is a place for place for curious students

At King School, the smartest person in the room is not the one with all the answers, it’s the one with all the questions. King welcomes curious students—those who aren’t afraid to ask why, to try something new, to get it wrong before they get it...
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Crisp air, fiery foliage, and the scent of warm apple cider donuts—that’s fall at Stuart’s Fruit Farm in Granite Springs, N.Y. A gentle, no-fuss escape from the everyday, this family-run farm, established in 1828, invites you to slow...
"Every home is different, but kitchens continue to be one of the biggest selling features for buyers" - Marcie Nolletti, one of Westchester's leading real estate professionals.
The Somers Farmer’s Market at Honeybee Grove is the place to be on Sunday mornings.
The newly opened Bel Air Boutique in Baldwin Place
Bel Air Boutique has officially arrived in Baldwin Place—and it’s already redefining the local fashion scene.
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Business Sense
 The One-and-Done advertising mistake
Have you heard of the “Rule of 7”? If you own a local business, it’s a marketing principle worth knowing. The Rule of 7 is the long-standing idea that a prospective customer needs to see or hear your message seven times before taking action....
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Food & Drinks

It can be—but it's complicated

Discussing health is always a fraught subject. Throw alcohol into the discussion and the precariousness rises further. This reality was brought to mind recently by a spate of “Alcohol causes cancer” articles in both traditional and digital...

An elegant setting, creative menu and inviting bar await in Yorktown Heights

Whether it an intimate date night, gathering of a friends group, or business event, Hudson Valley Steakhouse is the kind of place that combines warmth and elegance. Located at 3360 Old Crompond Road in Yorktown Heights, the restaurant combines a...

Given the chance, these wines just might win your palate

No matter what else happens this summer, we’ll always have the Knicks. Here are some wines that, while perhaps not quite as thrilling, are true over-achievers, ready to have you cheering.

At Tengda Asian Bistro, dinner becomes less about playing it safe and more about exploring flavors.

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Home & Garden
Sunrise Carpentry: Over 30 years of raising the standard
Sunrise Carpentry remains one of the most sought-after remodeling companies across Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield counties.
Westchester House & Home
This autumn, Westchester House & Home (WHH) in Mount Kisco, welcomes a season of warmth, texture, and abundant inspiration. The home furnishing showroom brings everything under one roof for stylish living, complemented by Allen Carpet...
Mahopac Railroad Tie’s decking solutions
Mahopac Railroad Tie, located in the heart of Mahopac, is a trusted destination for homeowners and contractors seeking top-tier materials for all outdoor construction and decking projects. With …
Quality you can drive on
With winter and brutal weather finally behind us, now is the perfect time to give your driveway a well-deserved facelift.
Buccheri & Home Services by LBR
Buccheri and Home Services by LBR: More than plumbing
In an industry often defined by pipes, pressure, and problem-solving, Buccheri (now part of Home Services by LBR) stands apart by focusing on something deeper: people.
Health & Wellness
When feeling "Off" may be more than just stress
Many women expect menopause to bring hot flashes. What often catches them by surprise is everything else.
The heart behind Caring Hearts and Hands
Caring Hearts and Hands LLC can be a valuable option and reassuring presence when dependable care is needed most.
Cataract surgery: Choosing the right options for your eyes
One of the most common questions I hear is, “Doctor, if I need cataract surgery, what are my options?” Today, there are more choices than ever. During cataract surgery, your cloudy natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens, or IOL....
Keeping eyes healthy: Why annual ophthalmologist exams matter
Yearly eye exams at Pham Eye go beyond correcting vision.
Anabelle Tolentino Faria, founder of Hello Belly
Hello Belly: A concierge-style pregnancy support for area women
Women don’t have to feel alone in their pregnancy and delivery journey—and Hello Belly is here to make sure they don’t.
Seniors
Alan D. Feller, ESQ
Estate planning for empty nesters like me
I have been writing about estate planning milestones for so many years, I almost forgot to memorialize my own entry to the empty nest club. There was no formal ceremony. A quick hug and kiss, followed by a slow walk to the SUV, and a few minutes...
Senior living at The Osborn 
For more than a century, The Osborn in Rye has been helping older adults embrace retirement with confidence through a full continuum of senior living and care on one picturesque campus.
Alan D. Feller, ESQ
Real planning for real people
Over the last twenty years, as housing, living and educational expenses have exploded, estate planning has evolved to take a more nuanced view on distributions. 
Lauren Enea
'Happily Ever After' begins with an estate plan
Recently, I was fortunate enough to visit Disney World with close friends, my husband and two children (ages 5 and 3), and though I REALLY tried not to think about work, I couldn’t help but imagine what a masterful estate planner Walt Disney would...
Grandchildren, trusts and gifts
The Feller Group, P.C., can help families plan legacies thoughtfully, protecting both assets and loved ones.
Alan Feller, Esq., The Feller Group, P.C. 
Top 10 myths about wills, trusts and probate — Busted
When it comes to estate planning, misinformation can lead to costly and stressful mistakes. At The Feller Group, these are some of the most common myths we hear from seniors and families—let’s clear them up. Myth #1: “I don’t need a will...
Preplanning for peace of mind
Yorktown Funeral Home, a family-owned establishment in Shrub Oak, remains a trusted source of comfort and support for families during their time of loss. Committed to providing dignified, professional, and highly personalized services, the funeral...
Summer Camps
Summer Trails Day Camp
Summer Trails offers an eight-week traditional day camp in Somers and welcomes children ages 3–15 to a vibrant 20-acre campus designed for exploration and growth.
Kiwi Country Day Camp
Kiwi Country Day Camp (KCDC) offers a wide range of engaging activities for children aged 3 to 15.
Summer Camp at Pine Grove
Pine Grove offers an enriching summer camp experience tailored for children aged 3 to 12.
Pied Piper Summer Camp
The Pied Piper School offers a nurturing, play-based summer experience for children ages 18 months through elementary school.
Women In Business
Jill DiCairano
Phat Olive: From around the world to Katonah
Phat Olive is more than a shop — it’s a flavorful journey around the world, right here in Katonah, with online shopping available anytime.
Editor's Pick: Bel Air Boutique
If Boho chic is your vibe—or you’re ready to make it your vibe—Bel Air Boutique is your new go-to. This Baldwin Place gem is big on style.
Somers General Store: Stepping up as a go-to gift destination
Somers General Store (SGS) is reintroducing itself as a gift store hub for Somers, Yorktown, Mahopac, and Katonah and other surrounding towns.
Shop local with Cuddle Me Close Crochet
Cuddle Me Close Crochet is a women-owned small business founded by Kaitlyn Nutt, who combines creativity and craftsmanship to celebrate the timeless art of crochet. Her online boutique features beautifully crafted blankets, hats, scarves, baby...
Spa & Beauty
Krystin Higgins, owner of Blush & Bronze

Flawless is the vibe

Personalized aesthetics at Lavish in Mt.Kisco

Rejuvenate at Yorktown's Angelface Day Spa
Erica Broderick and her staff at The Wig Outlet

The Wig Outlet: Where self-love begins this Valentine’s Day

Bové Spa in Somers
Community
Defined by financial clarity and community service
Schneider Financial Group is known not only for financial expertise, but for a legacy built on service.
Keeping the love of music alive at Putnam Music Center
Putnam Music Center in Mahopac is where a lifelong love of music begins—and continues to grow. A true community hub for music education, PMC offers a myriad of lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. From guitar, piano, drums,...
The train and railroad in Yorktown Heights.
The railroad beneath our feet
If you've ever walked, run, or biked along the North County Trailway in Yorktown, you may already know that it follows the route of a former railroad. For others, it may come as a surprise that this popular trail was once a busy railroad line.
Amawalk Nursery’s tree empire
The world's largest big-tree nursery once operated right here in Amawalk on the border of Somers and Yorktown.
The Massaro House (A Frank Llyod Wright design house) on Petra Island, Lake Mahopac
The Massaro House on Petra Island, Mahopac
Perched on Petra Island, a private island on Lake Mahopac, the Massaro House is a striking residence based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s original drawings.
In our towns
North Salem's Chris Evers, founder of Animal Embassy, brought along Kooney Kooney, his seven-year-old kune kune pig, for a blessing from the Rev. Kun Sam"e-Dayfly" Cho of the Pound Ridge Community Church.
Barking up the right tree at Wooffstock
Wooffstock’s third annual pet adoption day in Pound Ridge was a howlin’ success. Most of the dogs – and all of the cats – found forever homes, said one of the event’s organizers, Nadine Ashby.
Una comunidad unida in Mount Kisco
Hispanic culture was honored, celebrated and elevated with music, dance, art, food, and inspirational stories at Mount Kisco’s third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Held on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Fountain Park, the event featured free prizes,...
Planning Board Chair Cynthia Curtis questioned Supervisor Warren Lucas’ claims about his role in securing grants.
Dispute erupts over North Salem grant funding claims
Planning Board Chair Cynthia Curtis questioned Supervisor Warren Lucas’ claims about his role in securing grants.
Conley speaking at Heritage Hills in Somers on Oct. 5.
Conley talks costs, Congress and change at Somers forum
Democratic candidate for New York’s 17th Congressional District Cait Conley met with residents at Heritage Hills in Somers.
Somers resident Eugene Lang, a Purple Heart recipient, speaks at the dedication of a stretch of Route 35 in Somers as an official “Purple Heart Highway” on Thursday, Oct. 8. From left are County Executive Ken Jenkins, County Legislator Erika L. Pierce, Somers Supervisor Robert Scorrano, state Sen. Pete Harckham, state Assemblyman Matt Slater, Joshua Gaccione, the county’s director of veteran services; and Councilman William Faulkner.
Road to remembrance: Somers unveils Purple Heart Highway
Part of Route 35 in Somers has officially been named a “Purple Heart Highway” in honor of Westchester County’s Purple Heart recipients.
News and features from around the web
Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.
Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …
A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing
The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …
Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys
There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …
Housing Is the Largest Asset Most Americans Own. It’s Also the Only One They Don’t Diversify.
Stock portfolios get diversified. Bond holdings get diversified. Even alternative investments get spread across categories and geographies. But the single largest asset on most American household …
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