Writing by Aerin Atinsky Artwork by Aeneas Eaton Buying a home is usually the largest purchase you’ll ever make, and the happiness of walking into a home designed to your personal taste is unparalleled. But how do you get from point A to point Z as seamlessly as possible?  If you’ve purchased a home before, and even if you haven’t, ...

By Cathy Deutsch Seventeen years ago, when Katonah resident Ali Voron was a newlywed, she began collecting unusual odds, ends and furniture she found interesting.  “We were just starting out, and we didn’t have the funds or the desire for typical mass manufactured furnishings,” says Voron, who opened Piece Revival in Cross River in March 2023. “I've always been artistic ...

Triggered burglar alarms, pranksters and petty thieves plague the neighborhood   Writing by Eve Marx Artwork by Cara McPartland  Bedford  Hit and run, but the wine is okay An employee at a wine store on Old Post Road told police on Feb. 26 she was struck by a moving vehicle. Police said she was walking someone’s wine purchase out to their ...

By Gia Miller When it comes to dinner parties, a lot has changed over the years. When Emily Post’s book “ETIQUETTE” was first published in 1922, the wealthy were still literally rolling out the red carpet for their dinner guests. There were so many home entertaining rules that Post dedicated well over 20,000 words to the topic.  Today, though, our ...

Here's how start, while barely lifting a finger. By Gia Miller When it comes to making your home more environmentally friendly, the lengthy (and potentially expensive) “to do” list can be paralyzing. Do I install a heat pump first? Invest in solar panels? Buy new appliances or get a “smart” thermostat? The answer to all these questions is “no.” Instead, ...

A comprehensive guide to empty nesting, downsizing and retiring in Westchester and beyond By Josephine D'Ippolito Stepping into the next chapter of life, which is usually triggered by kids leaving home or a transformative decision to retire, can feel both freeing and elusive. It’s not just about moving to a smaller home; it's about strategically moving towards a lifestyle that ...

Bad drivers, chimney fires and another dog on the loose Writing by Eve Marx Artwork by Cara McPartland Bedford  I've fallen, and I can't get up On Feb. 19, a Bedford Hills man who fell out of his chair and couldn’t get up. Police and fire department personnel came to his rescue and firefighters forcibly entered the apartment so the ...

Couples fight & thievery in Bedford Dogs on the loose & balls damage property in North Castle Writing by Eve Marx Artwork by Cara McPartland Bedford  Cartoon-loving thief arrested  A Bronx man, 44, was arrested on Feb. 19 at police headquarters and charged with petty larceny. Police say surveillance video inside a gas station market on Haines Road, Feb. 2, ...

Writing by Dr. Sarah J. Cutler Artwork by Monique Ford If we are lucky, our pet dogs live until they are eight, 10 or 16 years old. We start using the descriptive term “senior” around eight years of age, although, sadly, some giant breeds may begin this phase of life as early as age five. This “senior” time period can ...