April 2012

Features

	Westchester Real Estate Guide: Best Places to Live in Westchester County Why live someplace boring? These neighborhoods are places to be passionate about! By Dave Donelson
	Noise Pollution in Westchester County You moved here for some peace and quiet. Now, would your neighbor stop using that chain saw? By Deborah Skolnik
	Northern Westchester's Proposed New Smart-Grid Technology Northern Westchester’s proposed new energy grid could save you money. So when do we get it? By Scott Simone
	Westchester County Is Home to More Democrats than Republicans Westchester’s not quite as liberal as they say—but it’s pretty darned progressive. By Frank Graziano
	Westchester Real Estate 2012: The Most Popular Condominium Complexes in Westchester We called. We emailed. We nagged, and nagged some more. Realtors are busy people, but we don’t give up. We asked: What are the most popular condominium complexes in the county? Their answers... By John Bruno Turiano with Tina Carletto
	The Exit Tax Requirement for Home Sellers in Yonkers Selling your house usually means—finally!—getting some money out of it. But, in Yonkers, be ready for one last payment.
	Best Hair Salons in Westchester County We combed the county to find the newest, coolest salons.

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Editor's Memo Archive »
	Editor's Memo, April 2012: Our Best Places to Live Guide By Esther Davidowitz
Inbox Archive »
	Letters to the Editor, April 2012
Talk of the County Archive »
	How Irvington Resident Oscar Reidner Designed the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy The Giants won the game in Indianapolis, but the real prize—the Vince Lombardi Trophy—has its roots in Irvington. By Scott Simone
	Some Westchester Municipalities Consider Overriding Tax Increase Caps If towns and schools override the state’s cap on tax increases, you pay the cost. So will you be shelling out more this April? By Ben Brody
	Debunking Five Myths about Westchester County Debunking five common myths about our 450 square By Ben Brody
	Lesser-Known Holidays Taking Place in April Lesser-known reasons to mark your calendars
	Westchester Experts on How to Maintain the Exterior of Your Home Those closets can wait—here’s the rundown on what every homeowner should do outside now. By Philip Garrity
	The Latest Town News in Croton, Rye, Montrose, Bedford, and Port Chester By Robert Schork
	Westchester County's History as a Silent Film Hub Historians and film buffs, listen up: Before Hollywood, Westchester was an important film center. Film critic Marshall Fine informs. By Marshall Fine
	Hardscrabble Farm: Playwright Lillian Hellman's Country Home in Pleasantville Lillian Hellman’s Westchester home was a sanctuary for the famous—and troubled—playwright. By Elana Krasner
	Television Shows Set in Westchester County By Ben Brody
	A Survey of Westchester County Residents' Experiences with Flooding This month, we asked you about your experiences with one of Westchester’s iconic issues—flooding. By Robert Schork, with Phil Corso
	Post Office Considers Closing Branches in Mount Vernon, Sleepy Hollow, and Yonkers The post office might close 4,000 branches. Will you be left without? By Ben Brody
	This Month's Winners and Losers: April 2012 By Robert Schork
	Author and Scarborough Resident Bob Minzesheimer's Top Five Books About Books The Scarborough bibliophile on his five favorite books about books By Laurie Yarnell
Photo Opportunities Archive »
	Photo Gallery: Afya Foundation's Benefit Awards Dinner at X2O Xaviars in Yonkers and Other Local Westchester Events
Beauty & Style Archive »
	Salon de Lash Opens in Scarsdale By Nancy L. Claus
	Board Certified Internest and Best-Selling Author Michael Aziz, MD, Coming Monthly to Skin N.Y. in Rye Brook By Nancy L. Claus
	Euro Laser Services in Rye Now Offering Black Pearl Facials By Nancy L. Claus
	Massage Envy Spa Comes to Bedford Hills By Nancy L. Claus
	New Stores in Westchester: Chef City in White Plains, Kenneth Hutter Auctions in Mamroneck, and Sephora in Yonkers By Laurie Yarnell
	Westchester Boutique Owners on Spring 2012 Fashion Trends So what’s hot in fashion this season? We asked the men and women who shop and shop so that we can look fashionable: local boutique owners. By Laurie Yarnell, with Cailey Rizzo
	Trendy Rain Boots from Westchester County Shops They’re so not just for kids anymore. Make a splash—and stay dry—in a brightly colored, fun pair of chic rubber rain boots. By Laurie Yarnell; Editorial Assistance by Daniella Di Martino and Michelle Ketchum
Ask Westchester Archive »
	Ask Westchester, April 2012: War Memorial in Elmsford, Westchester's G-Men Hidden memorials, misplaced buildings, and Westchester’s G-men By W. Dyer Halpern
Our Neighbor Archive »
	A Profile of LitWorld Founder and Hastings-on-Hudson Resident Pam Allyn All Lit Up LitWorld founder Pam Allyn of Hastings-on-Hudson gives vulnerable kids the chance to imagine fictional worlds—and a better real one. By Ronnie Levine
Profile Archive »
	Profile: Sommelier Billy Rattner, Wine Director of Xaviars Restaurant Group, and His Passion for Hudson Valley Wines Sommelier Billy Rattner has a passion for Hudson Valley wines. Here’s how it started. By Victoria von Biel
Amuse Bouche Archive »
	Pour Cafe and Wine Bar in Mount Kisco Offers Westchester County's Largest Collection of Rare American Whiskey Pour in Mount Kisco (and the Value of Being a Pest) By Julia Sexton
	Food Writer Julia Sexton's List of Five Favorite Recent Dishes in Westchester (From the Past 30 Days) By Julia Sexton
	Easter Meals in Westchester County Some restaurants offer a special holiday meal. Among them... By John Bruno Turiano with Julie Hurewitz
	Ned Towle of the Westchester Wine School Evaluates Kosher Wines for Passover Kosher, yes—but how does it taste? By John Bruno Turiano
	Restaurant Openings, Closings, Kitchen Changes, and Food Events in Westchester County, NY: April 2012 By John Bruno Turiano
	Easter Recipes from Westchester County Chefs Instead of making reservations this Easter, make your own meal using recipes from our local chefs. By John Bruno Turiano with Julie Hurewitz and Regina Lynch
	Seder Recipes from Westchester Chefs Local chefs give recipes for Seder dishes that no one will pass over. By John Bruno Turiano with Julie Hurewitz and Regina Lynch
	Rhubarbs Are In Season for Spring By Julia Sexton
	Q&A with Chef Sterling Smith of Neméa Greek Taverna in Mamaroneck By John Bruno Turiano
	Pea Shoots Recipe from Philip McGrath of Iron Horse Grill A harbinger of spring, pea shoots bring flavor, and flexibility. By Diane Weintraub Pohl
Restaurant Reviews Archive »
	Restaurant Review: La Bella Havana in Yonkers A flawed, though sexy, Cuban belle By Marge Perry and David Bonom
Main Course Archive »
	Where to Find the Tastiest Clam Dishes in Westchester They may not be pretty, but they sure are tasty...and worth every briny bite. By Jeanne Muchnick
Side Order Archive »
	Cajun/Creole Food Truck: Chef Johnson’s Johnson Truck at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck By John Bruno Turiano
Upcoming Archive »
	Home Theater, April 2012 What to add to your DVD queue this month. By Marisa LaScal
Culture, Etc. Archive »
	Westchester County Arts and Culture Events for April 2012: Bob Saget, Jeff Garlin, Guster, and More By Marisa LaScala
High Note Archive »
	Peter Shapiro Plans to Bring Live Music to the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester Peter Shapiro brings live music back to the glorious Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. By Marisa LaScala
Final Say Archive »
	Q&A with Art Rossi, Co-owner of Harrison Taxi Company Features Editor Laurie Yarnell chats with cab driver Art Rossi, co-owner of Harrison Taxi Company. By Laurie Yarnell

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