Just Between Us
Chappaqua Dreamin’
Every mom harbors hopes and dreams so am delighted to bring you an issue in which hopes are realized and dreams come true. That has been very true for Kate Stone Lombardi...a few years ago, Kate mentioned to me that she was writing a book about mothers and sons, and would I be interested in filling … [Read More...]
Gotta Have Arts
CRASH TEST DUMMIES’ Brad Roberts with Rob Morsberger – A Tribes Hill Benefit Presentation
Sunday, June 3rd, 7 p.m., Tarrytown Music Hall Featuring the premiere performance of "Midnight Garden", a song cycle written by multi-Grammy Award nominee Brad Roberts and acclaimed composer Rob Morsberger, with string accompaniment. This special concert is a benefit for Rob and his family to … [Read More...]
Cheryl Ehrlich’s “The Cupcake Conspiracy”
Cupcakes are ubiquitous. After a renaissance sparked by Magnolia Bakery in the city, these delectable confections have become one of the most coveted desserts. At times, it seems like cupcakes are poised to conquer the world. When viewed through the lens of C.J. Ehrlich and Philip J. Kaplan’s new … [Read More...]
Single & Smart
Every Day is Mother’s Day
By Miriam Longobardi Mother’s Day is a holiday that honors and celebrates the joy of motherhood and yet most mothers I know experience all the triumphs and celebrations of our children, the large and the small, every day. As a single mom I get to horde all that to myself, but I am also the sole recipient of all the adolescent emotional tirades, teenage eye-rolls and heavy sighs at my … Read more...
Inside Thoughts
The 11th Commandment: Thou Shalt Eat Coffee Yogurt
By Audrey Mann Cronin Go figure. That is what I said to my sister Bev when she laughingly imparted a story about her recent trip to the local Snider’s Supermarket in Chevy Chase, Maryland. There she was in the dairy aisle rummaging through the rows and rows of Dannon yogurt in search of her … [Read More...]
Worth a Thousand Words
Cabaret Comes to Chappaqua
Photos by Amy Kerwin On March 11, the four Chappaqua moms captured here (yes, including yours truly!) entertained diners in the beautiful Tap Room at Crabtree's Kittle House with an array of songs choreographed by musical director Assaf Gleizner into a classic "Cabaret" show. The brainchild for … [Read More...]
Maggie Mae: Pup Reporter
What’s in a Name?
By Maggie Mae...with Ronni Diamondstein My owner’s friend Stephanie told us recently that when she gets her new puppy she is going to name her Mia. My owner was curious about that, because she thinks it’s important to meet a new pet before deciding on a name. It’s just like naming a baby, she thinks; you look at it and say, “Yes, that’s the name.” My owner learned that bit of … [Read More...]
Rick’s Last Licks
Ricks Last Licks: Men’s Pockets
By Rick Reynolds By and large, women don’t have pockets, so they don’t understand the problems associated with them. Pockets accumulate stuff that, in turn, can cause friction in relationships, damage in expensive machinery, and even legal problems. Allow me to explain. First of all, … [Read More...]
Book Excerpts
Book Excerpts: V is For Vagina
V is For Vagina By Dr. Alyssa Dweck “Vaginas. I’ve seen thousands of them. As a full-time practicing OB/GYN for almost two decades, I’ve … [Read More...]
Don’t Hook Up With the Dude in the Next Cube:
Don’t Hook Up With the Dude in the Next Cube: 200+Career Secrets for 20-Somethings By Nancy Shenker “…So here are five simple ways you can … [Read More...]
First Thing Every Morning
First Thing Every Morning By Lewis Timberlake and Elinor Griffith “There are six terrific truths about time: First: Nobody can manage time. … [Read More...]
The Lost Tribe of the Andes: A Jewish-American Family’s Struggle with Assimilation.
The Lost Tribe of the Andes: A Jewish-American Family's Struggle with Assimilation. By Jane Genende “Little did we know that moving from our … [Read More...]
Leaders Digest
LEADER’S DIGEST: The Clintons
By Audrey Mann Cronin With much fanfare, the Clintons moved into Chappaqua near the end of Bill Clinton’s second term as president in 1999. While we have grown somewhat accustomed to our illustrious residents–ready for a hearty handshake at Lange’s Deli or enthusiastic chitchat over lattes … [Read More...]
Cover Stories
Lyndall Boal – The Embodiment of a Caring Soul
By Sarah Ellen Berman • Photo by Isabel Greenberg For Lyndall Boal, the tireless, dedicated social worker who divides her time between Bell and Seven Bridges Middle Schools, this Mother’s Day is a time of anticipation and reflection. After 24 years in the school system, she has decided to … [Read More...]
Mission Accomplished! Kate Stone Lombardi Refutes the “Mama’s Boy” Myth
By Grace Bennett • Photo by Melani Lust My meeting with the adorable and brilliant Kate Stone Lombardi at Le Jardin du Roi on King Street took place amidst a whirlwind media tour that included write ups in the Wall Street Journal, Time.com., The New York Times–where she had been a regional … [Read More...]
Giving Back: Important Causes to Consider (Part Two)
By Jennifer Leventhal As reported in our last issue, supporting local charitable organizations is a way of life among residents of New Castle. In this edition, we celebrate the volunteers who lend their time, energy and fundraising skills to local organizations that support individuals and … [Read More...]
Gymnastics for Kids with Special Needs
Jodi Levine of Chappaqua and owner of Jodi’s Gym in Mt. Kisco and Manhattan, firmly believes that gymnastics is a great way to help children with special needs or who are on the autism spectrum because it incorporates many of the skills with which these children have difficulty. The benefits of … [Read More...]
Hopes and Dreams: Words and Wisdom from our Mom Sponsors
Varda Singer, Owner, ICD Contemporary Jewelry “I would like to wish the Chappaqua community the same enjoyment that I have had living and raising my children here in town. Both my children went to school in Chappaqua. They volunteered in the ambulance corps, they competed on the schools' teams … [Read More...]
Reflections of a Mother Upon Return from Haiti
By Andrea Klausner This is a tribute to motherhood, but it is not for the faint of heart. I recently traveled to Haiti on a medical mission with a local not-for-profit organization called “Hands Up for Haiti.” It was a mission to bring eye care to the residents of Cap-Haitien, the second … [Read More...]
Make This Mother’s Day Special
By Lindsay Hand Mother’s Day is what it sounds like –a day to celebrate moms and shower them in extra love and gratitude. But it’s often hard to find that perfect gift, find the right way to spend the day. To help out with this, here are some unique, fun things to do with the family on May … [Read More...]
Real Gems: Two Chappaqua Moms Prove They Can Rock It
By Jean Sheff Mommy & Me classes have inspired playdates, friendships and yes, even businesses. Unknown to each other, Chappaqua moms Marjorie Troob and Tanya Tochner signed up for a Mommy & Me class at Temple Beth El. Neither had any idea that they would find not only a pleasant … [Read More...]
When Parents Care: The Birth of the Devereux Millwood Learning Center
By Jean Sheff As many mothers and fathers know, giving birth to your children is sometimes the easy part. Yes, every child at one time or another will present their parents with unexpected challenges. It might be a broken bone, a chronic illness or a learning disability. The list is endless. … [Read More...]
New Castle News
Beautification
On May 1, skies were cloudy and rain poured down. The dreary conditions did not deter the volunteers of the Chappaqua Garden Club. Armed with shovels and trowels, clad in rain jackets, gloves and boots, the volunteers toiled for hours. The result of their labors is the beautified September 11 … [Read More...]
Mother’s Day weekend marks the unofficial start to the gardening season.
By Dr. Susan Rubin Many local Garden Clubs are holding plant sales this Saturday. These sales can give you a jump start on your veggie garden. Unless you’re a hard core gardener who likes to start seeds indoors in February or March, its a smart idea to buy some of your garden plants as … [Read More...]
Eli Manning in a Preview Event to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind 35th Annual Golf Classic
Guiding Eyes CEO Bill Badger introduced Eli Manning tonight at Mulino’s in White Plains, citing the visit as “his first appearance since Saturday Night Live!” Manning, New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl XLV1 champion, held court, amidst fine food, mingling amiably with Guiding Eyes … [Read More...]
Bet Torah Nursery School Reading Buddies
“Reading Buddies” is the new read-aloud initiative at the Nursery School started this year through PROJECT SEED. Joanna Segal, a long time member of Bet Torah whose three children attended Bet Torah Nursery School, is helping pilot the program along with Jo Kellman, early childhood specialist … [Read More...]
Holocaust Center’s Survivor Legacy Education Project
A New Program of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center First-hand, personal testimony from Holocaust survivors and liberators--the victims of and witnesses to the Nazi brutality--is one of the most critical and impactful educational tools available to educate students, teachers and the … [Read More...]
Protecting Our Autistic Children
All parents shudder at the thought of a missing child. For those whose offspring are autistic, the fear is particularly prevalent. In recognition of the need to protect this segment of the community, the New Castle Police Department has become an active participant in a novel venture entitled: … [Read More...]
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