By Elaine Clarke A regular strolls into Jo’s Shoe Repair on Cooley Street in Pleasantville, two bags in hand. “You’re a magician, but—” she began. Pulling a black-strapped wedge from one of the bags, she gestures to tears along the
Read MoreBy Chloe Kohl Even a simple stroll through downtown Armonk makes one thing clear: this is a community built around small businesses—not big chains—setting it apart from many others across Westchester and the country. Mom-and-pop shops dominate Main Street, with
Read MoreA new civic affairs interview show podcast, Local Matters, is set to debut later this week, offering in-depth conversations on the issues shaping the region. Hosted by Examiner Media Publisher Adam Stone, veteran journalist Martin Wilbur, and former PCTV Station
Read MoreBy Davi Schulman The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Westchester County held its Annual State of the Market Luncheon on Jan. 16 in White Plains, an opportunity for local realtors to hear from an expert panel about the
Read MoreBy Larry Epstein “We have something for everyone,” according to Aline Ridings, owner of The Vintage Shop Carmel on Route 52. It’s a small business with a very large variety. They sell both antiques, and vintage, including collectibles like vinyl
Read MoreFor those who love golf, don’t you wish you can work on your swing or your putting or some other aspect of the game during the winter when the courses are closed? Chad Vaughn has recently solved that dilemma. In
Read MoreDaniel Papes and Bill Swertfager go back a long way. At Horace Greeley High School, Papes, Class of 1979, and Swertfager, Class of 1978, played football and baseball together, with Swertfager being the captain of both squads when Papes was
Read MoreWhat we wear says a lot about who we are. Shape, color and texture are the key ingredients that go into creating a garment, but where materials come from is what drives designers of Segundo Beso, a new fashion collective
Read MoreBooks have always been a significant part of Fran Hauser’s life. Reading was one of Hauser’s favorite activities starting as a child, and in the last six years she is a twice-published author. She also created Bookbound, a platform that
Read MoreThe new year will be a new beginning for two area business advocacy organizations. As of January, the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce and Yorktown Chamber of Commerce will be merging under the Hudson Valley Gateway name. “We’re very
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