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By Sherrie Dulworth The Underground Railroad represents both literal and figurative historic movement. The literal movement encompassed a clandestine network of people and places helping slaves escape to freedom. Figuratively, it was part of a larger social justice movement for
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By Bill Primavera For more than 17 years I’ve been writing as The Home Guru, initially as a way to promote my real estate business. (Yes, I was and still am a realtor) But over time, the column developed a
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By Sarah Sowards What would you be willing to do to obtain a treatment that could help prevent Type 2 diabetes, dementia, pulmonary disease, hypertension, heart failure, cystic fibrosis, hyperlipidemia, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, depression, anxiety, obesity, Parkinson’s
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By Scott Levine A few months ago, we talked about the endless pleasure of seeing Mars, bright and red like a planet full of rusted fence posts from more than a hundred million miles away. The clouds have been heavy
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Members of the New York State Senate moved forward Monday with an 11-bill package that is designed to better support and protect nursing home residents. Legislation approved by the Senate and supported by Sen. Peter Harckham (D-Lewisboro), is a continuation
Read moreBy Lindsay Emery Parents vented their frustrations to the Pleasantville Board of Education last week, dissatisfied that the district’s reopening of schools for in-person learning hasn’t progressed as well as several neighboring districts. Guidance documents from the state Department of
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By Morris Gut The exotic sounds, sights, scents and flavors of regional Indian cuisine are coming alive at Curry on Purdy in Harrison. Proprietor and amiable host Daniel and his friendly professional staff are wonderful culinary tour guides. Put yourself
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By Bill Primavera Just a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about discovering online an antique soda water bottle that was filled in and distributed from my grandfather’s home business in Philadelphia. It was a very heartrending exercise for me,
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By Sydney Stoller If you’re passing through North Salem and looking for a quick and delicious breakfast or lunch, then the popular Hayfields Café & Florist is the place for you. Located on the corner of Route 121 and Bloomer
Read moreBy Nancy Sorbella I’ve been MIA since the holiday season, taking the long view of 2021 and trying to figure out what “Detours” will look like. While we are still in the throes of the pandemic, I’m living my life
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