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March 2012

Features

Westchester Education Experts on Teachers, Budgets, School Evaluations, and Politicians (They Don’t Like Them Much)

Westchester Education Experts on Teachers, Budgets, School Evaluations, and Politicians (They Don’t Like Them Much)

You’ve been told by countless unsolicited advice-givers what to look for in your child’s school—but what do the real pros say? Here, experts from the front lines of education weigh in.

By the Numbers: Our Sortable High School Data Chart

By the Numbers: Our Sortable High School Data Chart

Maverick Educator: George C. Albano

Maverick Educator: George C. Albano

How a Mount Vernon principal transformed a failing elementary school into a national-level example of achievement.

High-Achieving Students from the Yonkers School District

High-Achieving Students from the Yonkers School District

Five Yonkers high school seniors proudly belie the conventional wisdom about their district.

Spring Fashion 2012

Spring Fashion 2012

Take a fashion cue from these seven stylish looks for going out on the town.

Westchester's Top Pets

Westchester's Top Pets

Presenting the winners of our Second Annual Pet Contest: seven captivating canines and three fabulous felines

60 Top Veterinarians in Westchester

60 Top Veterinarians in Westchester

Where to find care for all the fur and feathers

20 Westchester Teens to Watch

20 Westchester Teens to Watch

These local students are making medical breakthroughs, embarking on globe-trotting humanitarian trips, and breaking athletic records—all before they get their high-school diplomas.

Film Fellows: Jacob Burns Film Center

Film Fellows: Jacob Burns Film Center

The Jacob Burns Film Center is helping students across the county—including many in troubled districts—get ready for “reading” in the 21st century.

Westchester Disctrict Administrators on What Makes Their High Schools Exceptional

Westchester Disctrict Administrators on What Makes Their High Schools Exceptional

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Editor's Memo

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Editor's Memo, March 2012: Our Pet Contest Winners

Editor's Memo, March 2012: Our Pet Contest Winners

Letters to the Editor: March 2012

Letters to the Editor: March 2012

Talk of the County

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The Priciest and Cheapest Homes for Sale in Westchester

The Priciest and Cheapest Homes for Sale in Westchester

Some of the least expensive—and most expensive—homes for sale in our county now.

The Pulse: A Survey of Westchester County Residents' Views on Real Estate

The Pulse: A Survey of Westchester County Residents' Views on Real Estate

This month, we asked you about that most pleasant of topics these days—real estate.

Sculptor William T. Rowe's Tree Art

Sculptor William T. Rowe's Tree Art

This Month's Winners and Losers: March 2012

This Month's Winners and Losers: March 2012

Outdated Laws in New York State

Outdated Laws in New York State

We know local legislators are busy with taxes and civil equality, but perhaps it’s time to revisit these weird, long-forgotten laws.

The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center Opening its Doors in Yonkers

The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center Opening its Doors in Yonkers

A new facility opens to care for the neediest patients.

The Hudson Valley Is on Lonely Planet's List of Top 10 Us Travel Destinations for 2012

The Hudson Valley Is on Lonely Planet's List of Top 10 Us Travel Destinations for 2012

Add “exploring your own backyard” to your bucket list.

Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura's World Seido Karate Organization in Elmsford

Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura's World Seido Karate Organization in Elmsford

Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura brings the spiritual center of his karate style to Elmsford.

This Month's Holidays, March 2012

This Month's Holidays, March 2012

Lesser-known reasons to mark your calendars

Pleasantville Author Linda Sledge Shares Her Five Favorite Works of Historical Fiction

Pleasantville Author Linda Sledge Shares Her Five Favorite Works of Historical Fiction

The Pleasantville author on her five favorite works of historical fiction

The Latest Town News in Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Yorktown, Chappaqua, and New Rochelle

The Latest Town News in Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Yorktown, Chappaqua, and New Rochelle

Ask the Expert, March 2012: Calculating Traffic Backups

Ask the Expert, March 2012: Calculating Traffic Backups

Photo Opportunities

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FotoFiles: March 2012

FotoFiles: March 2012

Beauty & Style

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Nifty Sox: Armonk resident Rick Peterson's Sock Company

Nifty Sox: Armonk resident Rick Peterson's Sock Company

Scalisi Skincare: Scarsdale Resident Jill Scalisi's Line of Anti-Aging Products

Scalisi Skincare: Scarsdale Resident Jill Scalisi's Line of Anti-Aging Products

Sleeveless Vest at Outerluxe in Larchmont

Sleeveless Vest at Outerluxe in Larchmont

Buttercup & Jake Natural Skincare for Kids: New Line from Pleasantville Resident Patricia Butter

Buttercup & Jake Natural Skincare for Kids: New Line from Pleasantville Resident Patricia Butter

Store Relocations in Westchester: Beautiful Hair Company Salon and Spa, and Vasken Demirjian Salon

Store Relocations in Westchester: Beautiful Hair Company Salon and Spa, and Vasken Demirjian Salon

Stylish Suspenders from Westchester County Shops

Stylish Suspenders from Westchester County Shops

Braces—as suspenders are known in the trade—are back. Stand out from the crowd in these sophisticated new styles.

Ask Westchester

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Ask Westchester, March 2012

Ask Westchester, March 2012

Ask Westchester looks at ways the county does—or doesn’t—preserve our history.

Amuse Bouche

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Nibbles, March 2012: Restaurant Openings, Closings, Kitchen Changes, and Food Events in Westchester County, NY

Nibbles, March 2012: Restaurant Openings, Closings, Kitchen Changes, and Food Events in Westchester County, NY

Your Favorite Pizza

Your Favorite Pizza

What's in Season: Nettles

What's in Season: Nettles

From wild woodlands to a sauté pan, stinging nettles are versatile and toothsome.

Great, Inexpensive Wines

Great, Inexpensive Wines

Your wallet doesn’t have to be emptied to drink excellent wine. François M. Steichen, manager at Vinifera Wine & Spirits in Mamaroneck, names four bottles of top pours at low prices.

Trending: Westchester Restaurants Offering Merch

Trending: Westchester Restaurants Offering Merch

The new trend in restaurants is not food or wine. It’s stuff.

Q&A with Chef Jesus Canela of Vintage 1891 in Larchmont

Q&A with Chef Jesus Canela of Vintage 1891 in Larchmont

Restaurant Reviews

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Restaurant Review: Little Kabab Station in Mount Kisco

Restaurant Review: Little Kabab Station in Mount Kisco

In praise of Mount Kisco’s bijou Indian

Restaurant Review: Rosa’s La Scarbitta Ristorante in Mamaroneck

Restaurant Review: Rosa’s La Scarbitta Ristorante in Mamaroneck

A Spadaro partner strikes out on her own (but takes the Spadaro shtick with her).

Main Course

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Westchester's Best Desserts

Westchester's Best Desserts

Moist cakes, flaky pies, sweet takes on pizzas, and more—we search the county for the most addictive desserts.

Side Order

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Silver Frog Cakes: A Valhalla-Based Online Bakery

Silver Frog Cakes: A Valhalla-Based Online Bakery

In the News

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The Story Behind the Friedlander Murder/Suicide in Cross River

The Story Behind the Friedlander Murder/Suicide in Cross River

What really happened in Cross River

Upcoming

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Home Theater, March 2012

Home Theater, March 2012

What to add to your DVD queue this month.

Culture, Etc.

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Westchester County Arts and Culture Events for March 2012

Westchester County Arts and Culture Events for March 2012

High Note

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Museums Near Westchester County

Museums Near Westchester County

Boost your brainpower by taking a day trip to one of these nearby intellectual institutions.

Final Say

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Q&A with Leda Blumberg: Co-Owner of Faraway Farm in Yorktown Heights

Q&A with Leda Blumberg: Co-Owner of Faraway Farm in Yorktown Heights

Features Editor Laurie Yarnell chats with Leda Blumberg, alpaca breeder and co-owner of Faraway Farm in Yorktown Heights.

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Ask Westchester

Ask Westchester, March 2012

Ask Westchester, March 2012

Ask Westchester looks at ways the county does—or doesn’t—preserve our history.

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Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Review: Little Kabab Station in Mount Kisco

Restaurant Review: Little Kabab Station in Mount Kisco

In praise of Mount Kisco’s bijou Indian

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Main Course

Westchester's Best Desserts

Westchester's Best Desserts

Moist cakes, flaky pies, sweet takes on pizzas, and more—we search the county for the most addictive desserts.

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High Note

Museums Near Westchester County

Museums Near Westchester County

Boost your brainpower by taking a day trip to one of these nearby intellectual institutions.

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