It seems that several time-tested paradigms may be falling by the wayside, replaced by 21st-century “truths.” One of these paradigm changes is occurring in the time-honored tradition of selecting wines based on ratings offered by established wine critics. Published wine
Read MoreWestchester County police are investigating the death of a 69-year-old Mount Kisco man whose body was found on Route 119 in Elmsford close to where his car was found submerged during the height of Wednesday evening’s rainstorm. Police said Samuel
Read MoreOne of America’s last unifying cultural treasures, Alex Trebek’s legacy is in danger of becoming yet another politicized, polarizing piece of Americana. I confess to having been ridiculously invested in the burning question that has gripped much of the nation
Read MoreBy Martin Wilbur Westchester County was recovering from the onslaught of the remnants of deadly Hurricane Ida, which Wednesday night left parkways and local roads flooded requiring emergency responders to make more than 200 rescues from cars and homes. County
Read MoreBy Donald B. Smith Like most Americans I have been watching the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan with horror and dismay. Last Thursday’s suicide bombings outside Kabul airport, which killed 13 U.S. servicemembers as well as killing and wounding scores
Read MoreBy Rachel Amarosa The end of summer marks the return of fall sports. For most of our local middle school and high school athletes, this year is more exciting because most sports were either altered or canceled last year due
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Don’t think that I’m weird, but one of my favorite movies is Disney’s “Enchanted.” The animated fairytale princess finds herself banished to real-life Manhattan, and one of her first discoveries of modern life is the magical waterfall
Read MoreFor the first time in two months, active COVID-19 cases have leveled off in Westchester and Putnam counties over the past week, nearly unchanged from the previous week. On Monday, the Westchester reported 2,797 active cases, up just four from
Read MoreThe Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce is cautiously optimistic that a planned Oktoberfest for Saturday, Oct. 2 will be able to be held as local COVID-19 cases continue to spike. The current plan is to close Wheeler Avenue to traffic in the
Read MoreDr. Howard J. Luks, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, believes that because human beings are social, health care, by extension, is as well. “Each injury or issue has its own personality,” Luks said. “A certain issue in
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