Features

In Praise of Geese

Monday, 13 February 2012 11:52

The nursery rhymes of Mother Goose taught us to appreciate geese, especially those that could lay a golden egg. Unfortunately, the good name of the goose family has been tarnished in recent decades by the increase and habits of the Canada species. Despite these drawbacks, they still have many redeeming features.

Green Space: Eat Less Meat

Monday, 13 February 2012 11:17

You may equate cold days of winter with roasts and big meals. But for your health and that of the planet, we should all be striving to eat less red meat. Here are ten reasons why.

Rye Merchants Part II

Thursday, 09 February 2012 18:02

In praise — and in awe — of the many retail businesses that have been in Rye for more than a decade, we decided to celebrate them, beginning in our last issue.
At the start, we had no idea there were well over 40 shops and restaurants — not to mention architecture and insurance firms, dance and language classes which we’ll highlight this spring — that have been here in good times and in bumpy ones for a decade or more.

After receiving the January 27 issue, in which Part I, a three-page feature, was published, we received dozens of phone calls from residents and business owners. The conversation generally began, “We loved the article, but we hope you won’t overlook the GiaQuintos, the Pinskers, the Stones?” The list doesn’t end there.
We didn’t forget about any of you other wonderful merchants — and there will be a Part III! More importantly, we wish one and all of you hard-working, cheerful, and industrious owners and employees many years to come.

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Long Island Sound: Making a Commitment

Thursday, 09 February 2012 15:00

In the early 1970s, the nation finally awoke to the damage that decades of pollution and neglect had caused to the environment. In quick succession, Federal laws were passed to improve air and water quality, restrict hazardous wastes, and curtail other activities detrimental to the environment. With these laws came new initiatives to clean up the water, including massive amounts of spending on sewage treatment plants.

An Event That’s Built to Last

Thursday, 09 February 2012 14:57

Rye Pack 2 Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby February 3 at Christ’s Church. With 81 cars, the largest field ever, the track was jumping. Some of the entries were built strictly for speed, while others were more whimsical in design.

Teamed for Life

Thursday, 09 February 2012 14:32

When she starting working at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter five years ago, Erika Francisco never anticipated how her job would change her whole life.

Valentine’s Day Gems

Friday, 27 January 2012 13:52

Nothing expresses love and romance like fashion, flowers, confectionery, and precious stones. Downtown Rye offers extraordinarily special gifts from him to her for Valentine’s Day.

Veterans Tale: Carmen Vecchiolla Recalls Old Battles and The Building of The Stilwell Road

Friday, 27 January 2012 13:50

If not for the Second World War, Carmen “Carmine” Vecchiolla would have spent his life within a radius of a few miles of his birthplace, 112 Maple Avenue in Rye. He was born on July 16, 1924, when Rye was still a Village, and moved with his family to 94 Webster Avenue in Harrison where he attended public schools.

Leaping Naturally Into 2012

Friday, 27 January 2012 11:49

With all the high-tech, Internet-based calendars making it possible for us to get through our daily lives, we often forget that none of it could function without an understanding of natural history. The earth and the sun in particular, and, even more particularly, leap years.

Liz Perelstein Helps Families Make Well-Educated Choices

Friday, 27 January 2012 10:38

This month Greenhaven resident Liz Perelstein celebrates her 14th year as President of School Choice International. She developed the business while living in London, where her husband’s job took them for several years.