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Before Somers became a business headquarters for the Forbes family, it was home. Whether it’s Tom and Tommy—the father-son team at the heart of T.W.F. Contracting—or Alycia, head of Tag Realty & Property Management LLC, the connection to the...
Alan Feller, Esq., The Feller Group, P.C. 
The title of this article is a phrase I hear at least once a month. No further explanation is usually necessary. When the client calls come in, the Powers of Attorney in question are ones that we have prepared and ones that we did not. Banks...
For more than 60 years, Bee & Jay Plumbing & Heating  Corp. has served Hudson Valley homeowners, businesses, and municipalities with trusted plumbing and heating expertise. As temperatures drop, their experienced team is ready to...
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...
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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.
The event on Oct. 17 will honor the memory of Amy, Molly, and Gregory Perez
‘We’re keeping their memories alive’: 15 years after tragedy in Cross River, a legacy of hope remains
Fifteen years after the deaths of Amy Perez and her two young children, friends and members of the community who knew the Cross River family are coming together to honor their memories and help create a safer, more hopeful future for...
State Sen. Pete Harckham with staff members at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding.
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding receives $100k state grant
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding’s campus has gotten a financial boost from the state.
tiger mosquito on skin. proboscis inserted and feeding. belly full with blood.
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Westchester
The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were found in Rye.
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. 
Madeline Shea, Pat Perrotta, Mary Regan, Peggy Lynch, Helen Vail, and Millie Martin.
Birthday Bash! North Salem seniors celebrate in style
A lively bunch of North Salem super seniors proved there’s no age limit to celebrating!
Delaying probate can be costly
After the death of a loved one it is not unusual for the family to delay making decisions or taking any...
'They'll work it out after I'm gone'
One question I commonly ask my clients is about their children's relationships with one another. At first, I often receive a puzzled look. However, the relationship your children have with each other often has a great deal to do with estate...
Anthony J. Enea
Transferring your home requires careful planning
Transferring your home to a loved one may seem straightforward, but it can have significant consequences for taxes, Medicaid eligibility and estate planning. Before making any transfer, it is important to carefully review all available options...
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.
The newly opened Bel Air Boutique in Baldwin Place
Bel Air Boutique: The vibe shift in Somers
Bel Air Boutique has officially arrived in Baldwin Place—and it’s already redefining the local fashion scene.
A Toe Story
Most people can’t wiggle their toes independently. You can move your toes as a group, sure. Flex. Curl. Spread a little. But true one-toe-at-a-time control? It’s not really a thing for …
Spa & Beauty
Krystin Higgins, owner of Blush & Bronze

Flawless is the vibe
Erica Broderick and her staff at The Wig Outlet

The Wig Outlet: Where self-love begins this Valentine’s Day
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,...
Community leaders gathered on Oct. 28 in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
New Dawn receives over $22,000 at domestic violence awareness event in North Salem
New Dawn Family Resource Center received more than $22,000 in financial support as prosecutors, elected officials, advocates and community members gathered in North Salem.
Double trouble: Culvert projects to snarl North Salem traffic
Two simultaneous culvert replacements projects this month, paired with work already being done on I-684, are expected to add to North Salem’s – and other towns’ - traffic woes.
Mr. Kurt Gallagher invites children to stomp, slap, clap, and flap along with his interactive songs on Nov. 5.
Things to do in North Salem Oct. 31 - Nov. 6
Help the North Salem Lions Club and attend fun events at Ruth Keeler Library!
In our towns
Westchester Book Festival returns to Katonah on Nov. 7
Following a sold-out inaugural event last year, the Westchester Book Festival will return Saturday, Nov. 7.
Assemblyman Matt Slater is poised for election to another term after amassing a lead over Daniel Guzman.
Winner likely in 94th Assembly District
Voters in the 94th Assembly District have likely made their decision.
Likely winners emerge in Mount Kisco Village Board race
Incumbent Trustee Tom Luzio and fellow Democrat and Planning Board Chairman Michael McGuirk have won seats on the Mount Kisco Village Board in a four-way race for two seats. While Election Day …
Erika Pierce and Jozef Vala
Pierce likely winner in race for District 2
Incumbent Erika Pierce (D, Working Families) has defeated Republican challenger Jozef Vala to retain her seat on the Westchester County Board of Legislators in District 2, according to unofficial …
Voters decide District 4 legislative race
Voters in Westchester County's 4th Legislative District decided who would represent them on the county Board of Legislators in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election between John Campobasso and Vedat Gashi.
News and features from around the web
Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix
A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …
In South Denver, Colorado, Temporary Rate Buydowns Are Expiring – and the Safety Net Isn’t There
The 2-1 buydown was supposed to be a bridge. Buyers who locked in mortgages two to three years ago at rates near 7% used the program to ease into ownership, paying two percentage points less in year …
In Palm Beach County, Single-Family Homes and Condos Are Now Separate Markets
The question heard most often in Palm Beach County this year is whether the housing market is crashing. The numbers point somewhere else: two markets operating in the same zip codes, moving at …
In Austin, Texas, Tech Layoffs Are Reshaping Who Buys and What Sells
Austin’s residential real estate market has long been associated with tech-driven demand. But in 2026, the buyer pool powering the city’s housing activity looks different than it did even two …
Two Careers and Two Commutes Shape Where Buyers Live in Washington, D.C.
Deciding where to live in Washington, D.C. usually comes down to three things: where each adult in the household works, how they will commute, and what kind of life they want outside work. Because …
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