January 2013

Features

Westchester County in the Gilded Age

If you think Westchester is a paragon of wealth now, you should’ve seen it when John D. Rockefeller and Jay Gould had run of the place. Here, a look at Westchester in the late 1800s.

By Nathan Laliberte

Top 8 Leaders in Westchester County in 2013

Meet the eight Westchesterites who are changing the way we live today by advancing the fields of psychiatry, technology, education, business, and more.

By Ben Brody // Photography by John O’Donnell

Comparing Westchester County to the Nation: Jobs, Health, Homes and More

How do Westchester residents’ daily lives stack up against those of people in the rest of the country? We found out.

By Ben Brody, Marisa LaScala, and Katie O’Donnell | Illustrations by Jungyeon Roh

Departments

Ask Westchester Archive »
	Is There a New Rochelle Half-Dollar Coin? Is It Good at Mount Pleasant’s Train Station? PLUS: The reasoning behind Rye’s full-service gas stations. W. Dyer Halpern
Beauty & Style Archive »
Lane Bryant and Maisonette Open in Westchester PLUS: Savannah at Home returns to Bronxville
	Glamourpuss Rabbit-Fur Vest and Other Winter Style Must-Haves Color and texture help beat the winter chills. Laurie Yarnell, With research by Megan D’Arcangelo
	Velvet by Graham & Spencer Dress Imitates Leather Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, this dress looks to be anything but. By Laurie Yarnell
	Leopard-Patterned Footwear Hot for Winter From boots to pumps and everything in between, a flash of cheetah spices up any ensemble.
New Beauty Services and Product Locations Pink Deux expands and European Wax Center Opens in Rye Brook
	Scarsdale’s Valsey and Me Single-Use Soaps The germaphobe-friendly soap chips comes in a variety of scents and can be personalized with clever messages for the user.
Massage Envy Opens in Rye Brook The Rye Brook location houses 13 treatment rooms, and first-time guests can opt for a $69 Murad facial.
	Fran Sperling’s Aerial Yoga Classes Offered at Riverstone Yoga, the classes feature silk hammocks that allow participants to stretch deeper in poses.
Talk of the County Archive »
Westchester’s Most Revered and Jeered Citizens It’s a good time to be a Rivertown resident, less so to be a Yonkers Nathan’s fan. DRS
	Westchester Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The civil rights icon spent his fair share of time in the county, and Rev. Dr. Richard J. Dixon, Jr. remembers the man behind the legacy Georgette Yacoub
	Nathan’s Expects Smaller Storefront for 2013 Re-Opening Though the dogs are still widely available, the iconic dog house closed for good in November. Abigail Ronck
	January Jones’ Born in January Her name was no accident. The ex-Mrs. Draper’s namesake is her birth month. Ben Brody
Election Campaign Costs For Westchester Politicians Some spent big, others saved more. Statistics from 2009-2011 show where the buck stopped for seven candidates. Ben Brody with Emily Andrews
	Town Historian Mandate in Westchester: The Job’s the Law New York is the only state requiring its towns, cities and villages to have an official historian. Ben Brody
	Five Top Westchester News Stories Noteworthy happenings in your neighborhood. DRS
Jed Canaan’s White Plains-based Theater Extras Fills Empty Seats When a venue wants the place packed but can’t sell out, Canaan’s first-come, first-served business does the trick. Marisa LaScala
Obscure Daily Holidays in January You may not have heard Squirrel Appreciation Day before. Now that you have, celebrate! Derek R. Schnebly
	Chef Central’s Ron Eisenberg Recommends Five Coffee Makers Whether you’re a minimalist or hi-tech, there’s a brew for you. Laurie Yarnell
	Five Rules for Re-Gifting the Right Way From the obvious (Hello, take the tag off!) to the finesse jobs, there’s a way to do the deed without the dirt. Ben Brody
Photo Opportunities Archive »
	Photo Gallery: Mental Health Association of Westchester’s (MHA) annual benefit and Other Local Westchester Events
Amuse Bouche Archive »
Restaurant Openings, Closings and News Coriander Modern Indian opens in Larchmont, Taiim Cellar Slated for Hastings and more.
Small-Batch Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey The good stuff doesn’t have to come from across the pond. This distilled rye from Pennsylvania promises a peppery-smooth finish sans overproofed cringe.
	Beascakes Bakery & Breads’ Maple Glazed Donut No sugar-overload here. Just a fresh, deliciously glazed confection that’s sweet and savory – and just enough of both.
	Mp Taverna’s Gyro Spice Slider This mini-burger comes with a Greek accent, flavored with oregano and a generous helping of tart, tangy tzatziki.
Flushing’s Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan Features Lamb with Cumin and Cilantro Spicy, herbal and earthy can all be used to describe this melt-in-your-mouth dish, available at this Queens Main Street establishment.
	Captain Lawrence and The Cookery’s Autumn Ambush Ale The spicy brown ale features chef David DeBari’s proprietary mix of Indian spices.
	Sweet Spot: Individual Seven-Layer Cake by Topps Bakery Deconstructing Top Desserts from Top Bakers
Trending: Local Westchester Chefs to Star in Reality Food TV Programs TV fame may lead to TV shame for local chefs. Julia Sexton
	Coffee with the Chef: Andrew Masciangelo of Savona Restaurant John Bruno Turiano
	What's in Season: Rutabaga Rooter Whether roasted, mashed, or flavoring ice cream, this underappreciated root veggie is versatile and subtly sweet. Diane Weintraub Pohl
Main Course Archive »
	Westchester’s Indian Cuisine Scene: More Than Samosas Meet the Eye Little Kabab Station, Chutney Masala Indian Bistro, Little Spice Bazaar and others are coloring the typical Westernized-Asian standard with their own exotic (read: authentic) flair. By Julia Sexton
Restaurant Reviews Archive »
	Restaurant Review: Shea Gallante’s Italian Kitchen in Ardsley Shows Potential Amid Shaky Start The high notes are divine, but the kitchen would do well to take on more challenging dishes while properly seasoning the classics. By Julia Sexton \| photos by Lindsay Burdick-Witts
Issue Archive »
	Peeksill’s Methadone Treatment Center Controversy: Will Project Renaissance Harm or Help the Community? The substance-abuse treatment program has an impressive – and lengthy – track record, but it may not be enough to satisfy surrounding residents. By Meghan Keneally
Publisher's Memo Archive »
	What Westchester Wants in 2013 What’s on our wishlist for the new year? Hint: Not floods.
Upcoming Archive »
	Grammy Award-Winning Shelby Lynneat the Emelin Theatre on January 11
Culture, Etc. Archive »
	Own Hit Shows like Justified, Misfits and Enlightened
Red Monkey Theater’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare performances (and midsummer nights, for that matter) aren’t just limited to warm-weather months. Catch this popular production at three different venues this January, one of which is... By Marisa LaScala
	Tokyo String Quartet’s Farewell Tour Concert After four decades, the group has called it quits. See one of their final performances at the Performing Arts Center. By Marisa LaScala
	Dinosaurs Roam at Grennwich’s Bruce Museum Chinasaurs: Dinosaur Discoveries from China features the bones, eggs and nests of more than a dozen rare Asian dinos. By Marisa LaScala
	Capitol Steps’ Putting the MOCK in Democracy Made of entirely of former congressional staff members, Capitol Steps’ musical-theater political satire may be the most accurate example of “it’s funny because it’s true.” by Marisa LaScala
High Note Archive »
	Bill Nolte a Solid Tevye in Westchester Broadway Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof The cast as a whole may yet find their stride, but a strong performance by Tevye’s household make for an inspired rendition of the classic production. Ben Brody