Profiles of businesses in Westchester and Putnam counties.
When Mark Dwyer, owner of the Okinawan Goju-Ryu School of Karate in Chappaqua, discovered Okinawan karate at the age of 17, it changed his life. A Pleasantville native, Dwyer was introduced to the discipline by his stepfather. “I knew right
Read MoreAs electricity costs continue to skyrocket, Sunrise Solar Solutions in Briarcliff Manor is providing New York metro residents with a more affordable, environmentally-friendly way to power their homes and businesses. Co-owners Doug Hertz and Eric Messer established the company four
Read MoreWith over a century’s worth of combined experience, Katonah Nursery services customers with care that only a family owned business can provide. On 17 acres off Route 100 in Somers, garden center managers Michael and Joseph Lopane grow their own
Read MoreEach morning, Leslie Dinapoli drinks four ounces of lemon juice, ginger, cayenne extract and wheatgrass. It smells and tastes like sweet greens and spice, leaving a tingle in the back of her throat, and gives her a lasting energy boost.
Read MoreCustomers show loyalty to companies that treat them right. When Turco’s supermarket closed for a few days to remodel its produce and freezer areas the community was chomping at the bit. Droves of people could not wait to do their
Read MoreHaving been born and raised in Putnam Valley, Dr. Paul Kastuk said when he decided to open a chiropractic and wellness center, he couldn’t have imagined doing it anywhere else. “It was a no-brainer,” Dr. Kastuk said of opening the
Read MoreWhen Anne Marie Sheeley opened her Mamaroneck Avenue hair styling salon 17 years ago, she had little business training. But what she had was a solid education and experience in cosmetology that quickly propelled her from a talented hairstylist to
Read MorePleasantville is turning into Yogurtville. Aunt B’s Yogurt Bar on Manville Road, across from the Jacob Burns Film Center had its official grand opening on Saturday. The self-service yogurt bar has already been open for several weeks. “We really like
Read MoreWant to burn off the pounds but have no idea how to get optimal results? Valhalla native Frank Daniels can show you how, thanks to an exercise program he created called Get Your Fitness On Boot Camp. Daniels’ program focuses
Read MoreCheese steaks are usually associated with Philadelphia but a new operation is bringing the chief food staple from the City of Brotherly Love to Pleasantville. Mayor Peter Scherer and Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce representatives celebrated the recent opening of Louie & Johnnies
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