Robin Chwatko and her family have been regular volunteers at the SPCA of Westchester in Briarcliff Manor. So it wasn’t particularly surprising that last year her daughter, Scarlett, devised a way to … [Read more...]
A Local Halloween Trick-or-Treating Guide for Families
By Erin Maher Ghosts, goblins and ghouls – oh my! Little witches and warlocks throughout the county are preparing to hit the streets for candy this Thursday for Halloween. Whether you’re new … [Read more...]
Local Zumba Classes Provide Benefit to the Body, Mind, Spirit
On almost any Friday morning at Addie-Tude Dance Center on the lower level of 42 Memorial Plaza in Pleasantville a group of about 15 women can be found preparing to move onto the dance floor for the … [Read more...]
Longtime Shelter Dog Helps SPCA in Briarcliff Obtain $10G Grant
The SPCA of Westchester not only helped pair dozens of dogs and cats with families looking for pets last weekend, the no-kill shelter was rewarded for its efforts in making life better for one dog in … [Read more...]
Local Effort Reaches $2M Raised in Pediatric Brain Tumor Fight
Less than a decade ago, a group of local families whose lives were touched by pediatric brain tumors launched a nonprofit organization in hopes of raising money to find a cure and increase awareness … [Read more...]
Briarcliff Group Hoping to Be Next Community to Ban Plastic Bags
Over the last couple of years, Andrea Vladimir and Pradma Sridhar watched as residents’ proposals in surrounding communities to limit or prohibit the use of single-use plastic bags gained … [Read more...]
StepWISEnow, Briarcliff Manor
Molly Roffman knows what can happen to healthy, active older adults once they’ve sustained a fall. A longtime physical therapist, Roffman has witnessed patients enter nursing homes after falling or … [Read more...]
Nourish: Wellness Benefits of Bringing a Dog Into Your Life
By Joanne Witmyer Growing up in Pennsylvania, my family had a variety of animals involved in our lives. Farmlands surrounded our home, so frequently my brothers and I observed the daily routines of … [Read more...]
Local Foundation Helps Researchers Make Headway on Pediatric Tumors
A local nonprofit that has partnered with two other outfits dedicated to finding a cure for pediatric brain tumors will see the expansion of a clinical trial launched with seed money it raised. The … [Read more...]
Nourish: Celebrating Love in Countries Around the Globe
By Joanne Witmyer On Valentine’s Day, our country has its own traditions that couples make their own as they celebrate love. It’s interesting to get inspired by customs in other countries and … [Read more...]
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