NEW YORK, NY — December 29, 2020 — Education is something that is with us throughout our life, starting from kindergarten to scientific doctoral conferences. With plenty of material to work through in high schools, colleges, and universities, students get much knowledge. It was hard to imagine that such access to information could be possible even a few decades ago. …
Deciding On a Toy Gift
New study shows why we should go back to dolls New study reveals that playing with dolls allows children to develop empathy and social processing skills. Barbie® and neuroscientists from Cardiff University have collaborated on a new study which for the first time uses neuroimaging as evidence to explore the effects of doll play EL SEGUNDO, CA — October 26, 2020 —Evidence shows that doll play activates brain …
Inevitably Green, Spring is the Promise of Warmer Weather
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — March 3, 2020 — As Spring approaches, so do initiatives in the Village associated with the warmer weather. Many are on the green front as we look to redouble our efforts in the Village on the sustainability front thanks to our very active Green Committee. As a reminder, the plastic bag ban has taken effect though the …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: Saratoga Springs, New York – A Hudson Valley Treasure
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
SARATOGA, NY — Saratoga Springs, a town enhanced by a history of health, wealth and racing, was first and foremost a town blessed with nourishing mineral springs. These magical waters were undiscovered until 1771 when a British general attributed the cure of his leg wound to High Rock Spring. Post Revolution, this site became a refuge for luminaries that ranged …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Prof. Oren M. Levin-Waldman, Socioeconomic Research Scholar, Al Sanchez, Jr., AMARC Enterprises President, and Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large Hezi Aris on Westchester On the Level – Wednesday, December 4, 2019, from 10am-12Noon DST
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — December 3, 2019 — Computer access to the Wednesday, December 4, 2019th broadcast 0f Westchester On the Level can be heard “Live” or “On Demand”. Listening is accomplished via this hyperlink … http://tobtr.com/s/11607803 Share your perspective or make inquiry on topics discussed by calling 1-347-205-9201 The Wednesday, December 4, 2019th schedule of guests and the times …
Westchester’s “News & Notes’ Ho! Ho! Ho!” Edition – December 2, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — December 2, 2019 — Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… Just finished the holiday decorating, our Manger scene needed work, lost a few sheep, added some straw, and one of the wise men needed a bit of Elmer’s glue, but otherwise good to go, then poured myself a …
By MARK JEFFERS
Hunter Mountain to Open Its Slopes November 15, 2019 With 50% Off “Epic Passes” For 2019/2020 Ski Season
HUNTER, NY — November 14, 2018 — Hunter Mountain will be opening its slopes this Friday, November 15, for the 2019/2020 ski season. Their snowmaking team has started prepping the mountain for full scale skiing and riding and powder fun throughout this winter! As a new Epic Pass holder, Hunter Mountain is looking forward to welcoming old friends and new …
Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mount Vernon Mayoral Candidate, Gabrielle M. Etzel, “The Unvarnished Blogger”, Dan Montez, General Director of the Taconic Opera, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 10am EST
U … P … D … A … T … E Broadcast Cancelled Due to Personal Reasons. Apologies to Everyone Scheduled. # # # # # # # Access the broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” by way of this hyperlink … http://tobtr.com/s/11517687. Guests and listeners can call 347-205-9201 to make inquiry or share their perspective specific to the subject matter …
Board of Legislators and Union Members Support Displaced Worker Law
Improved law would further prevent the unfair displacement of longtime workers by low-road contractors WHITE PLAINS, NY— September 14, 2019 — On Monday afternoon at 12:30pm, members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators and union leaders will join workers to support passage of a bill that would close loopholes in a law intended to prevent faithful workers from suddenly …
Driving Me Crazy: The Most Beautiful Vehicle I Ever Saw
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
MANY YEARS AGO, I was standing on top of a mountain. It was an old mountain that time had tempered over the ages. There was but one lonely tree off in the distance, and a few rock faces smoothed by the unforgiving force of driving winds and weather. The land was barren, crowned by stretches of gorse and sweeps of …
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES