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The Brewster Theater Company took another step in its effort to establish a permanent home in Carmel Hamlet the June 24 Planning Board meeting, with town officials expressing continued support for the project while...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/26/26
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History and hometown tradition will take center stage when the Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase returns to Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel July 25-26, combining family entertainment, agricultural exhibits and a special tribute to the...
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6/23/26
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A vacant former tearoom in Carmel Hamlet could soon be transformed into a live performance venue as the Brewster Theater Company seeks approval to relocate its community theater operations.
The proposal, which came before the Planning...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/2/26 |
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On most trips, I’m happy to defer to a guide. I have a questionable sense of direction even in Katonah, so in a new city it’s practically a survival tactic.
But when it comes to craft beer? After visiting roughly 80 breweries, that’s my...
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BY JOHN BART
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6/1/26
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Hello and welcome to summer!
June is the official kickoff to the warmest season of the year, and one of my favorite things about summer is how many travel opportunities families can take advantage of. School’s out, a lot of us have more...
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BY ERICA TERRY
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6/1/26
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Mahopac High School Drama Company’s of Legally Blonde: The Musical hit the stage last month, with Sydney Hirsch starring as Elle Woods alongside Ryan Walpole as Emmett Forrest, Antonio Occhicone as Warner Huntington, Erin Booth as Enid Hoopes,...
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5/26/26
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Somers General Store, a charming local boutique filled with unique finds that make everyday shopping feel like a treasure hunt.
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5/21/26
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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.
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5/21/26
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Those aspiring to have a career in show business are often told to “reach for the stars.” Holly Block, a 2017 Mahopac High School graduate, has been reaching for them for nearly a decade, and the blood, sweat and tears seem to be finally paying...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 5/16/26 |
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After writing about my own experience learning music later in life, I realized something important — my story isn’t unique.
Every week at local jams and music gatherings, I meet people who picked up an instrument well into adulthood. Some started...
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5/15/26
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Start Making Sense brings the music of Talking Heads and David Byrne to life at Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill on May 8, joined on stage for the entire evening by The Ocean …
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BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF
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4/30/26
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Fishkill may be a long way from Brussels, but one recent lunch at Dutchess Biercafe made it feel like we crossed an ocean.
Belgium remains one of the world’s most fascinating beer cultures, home to roughly 400 breweries and more than 1,500 beer...
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BY JOHN BART
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4/30/26
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Budding artists are being invited to create posters celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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By Carol Reif
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4/29/26
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In Putnam County, the season arrives with a fresh lineup of family-friendly experiences, local history, and community-driven events that make it an ideal time to get out and explore.
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4/22/26
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Somers General Store (SGS) is reintroducing itself as a gift store hub for Somers, Yorktown, Mahopac, and Katonah and other surrounding towns.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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4/21/26
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Honeybee Grove Flower Farm, a hidden floral paradise right here in Somers.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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4/21/26
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Happy start of spring! After an intense winter here in Westchester, the warmer weather is a welcome change. As everything begins to thaw, many families are turning their attention to spring break, but I’m already looking ahead to summer.
In...
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BY ERICA TERRY
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3/27/26
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It takes years of training and thousands of dollars worth of equipment to get up onstage. Underpaying musicians hurts everyone.
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BY DUKE COVONE
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3/27/26
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If you’re like many parents, you’ve considered taking a multigenerational trip where kids, parents, and grandparents can spend time together, make lasting memories, and truly enjoy themselves.
This appeals to families for many reasons. A...
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BY ERICA TERRY
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3/5/26
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The Pied Piper School offers a nurturing, play-based summer experience for children ages 18 months through elementary school.
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3/3/26
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