March 2013

Features

Westchester’s Best Public and Private Schools in 2013

From Bronxville to Byram Hills, and from public to private, there’s no shortage of outstanding educational institutions in Westchester. Here are some of the finest schools in the area, with the...

Gun Ownership in Westchester: Who Owns Firearms, and Why

It’s easy to confuse gun owners with society’s subgroup of unsavory characters. However, these eight residents have a different story to tell.

By Alyson Krueger // Photography by Michael Polito

Westchester’s Basketball Stars Share The Highs and Lows of Their Athletic Careers

Whether the hoopster is in high school, a pro or on the bench, there’s a story to be told in the midst of Westchester’s solid basketball scene.

By Matt Spillane

Web Exclusives

Dining Archive »
Restaurant Openings, Closing, and Local Dining News in Westchester County for March 2013 Restaurants come, restaurants go. Chefs move from kitchen to kitchen and menus change seasonally. Check out all the latest Westchester County foodie news in our web-expanded Nibbles column. by John B. Turiano
Shopping Archive »
	Extra 2013 Spring Fashion! Check out more of the latest looks for spring featuring the hottest new styles from local shops, including stripes, mismatched patterns, and monochromatic brights.
	2013 Spring Fashion Behind-the-Scenes An exclusive look at our spring fashion photo shoot.

Departments

Publisher's Memo Archive »
	From the Publisher: Crafting Westchester 2013 High School Feature PLUS: The controversial topic of gun control, and how its affecting Westchester residents and businesses. by Ralph A. Martinelli // Publisher
Inbox Archive »
Letters to the Editor, March 2013 Letters to the editor regarding the articles in Westchester Magazine's March 2013 issue.
Talk of the County Archive »
	New York Knicks in Westchester: Q&A About Living in Westchester County Westchester’s gone blue and orange: Here a Knick, there a Knick, everywhere a Knick Knick. Q&A with Knicks players Steve Novak, Marcus Camby, Ronnie Brewer, and Coach Mike Woodson. by Dan Markowitz
	New Legoland Discovery Center Opens at Ridge Hill Brick by brick: Deconstructing the new Legoland Discovery Center in Ridge Hill. by Marisa LaScala
	Jean Harris, the Convicted Scarsdale Diet Doctor Killer, Also Mentored Fellow Inmates at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Goodbye, Mrs. Harris. She’ll be forever known as “the Scarsdale Diet Doctor killer,” but Jean Harris did some good things, too. by Carol Caffin
Harold Rosenbaum, Musical Conductor from South Salem, Celebrates Double Anniversary Double our pleasure: A “Virtuoso” performance from a County resident. by Nancy L. Claus
	Andre Adelson, Co-Manager of Arista Camera & Imaging in Bronxville, Chooses Top Five Cameras The co-manager of Bronxville’s Arista Camera & Imaging on his five top cameras. by Laurie Yarnell
Photo Opportunities Archive »
	Party Pictures: Sandy Hook Benefit at Benjamin Steak House PLUS: Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s “Quality of Life Initiative,” the Westchester County Association’s 2013 County Executive’s Breakfast and more.
Beauty & Style Archive »
	Pelham’s Randy Kran Crafts One-of-a-Kind Jewelry with Vintage Finds Old is new again when Kran gets her hands on vintage and antique pieces and mixes them with modern accents and materials.
	Eva Franco’s Little Black Dress Available at Mount Kisco’s New York Dolls Lightweight silk, lace, and embroidery are the ultimate in sartorial luxury, not to mention that this is one hot little number for your wardrobe. By Laurie Yarnell
	March 2013 Retail Store Openings in Westchester: Brooks Brothers Flatiron in Yonkers and Pleasantville’s TapeMeasure PLUS: Reverol & Co Contemporary Art in New Rochelle By Laurie Yarnell
	Manhattan’s Skin Thera P Medical Spa Opens in Scarsdale Dr. William Greenberg’s anti-aging regimens include non-invasive techniques to keep the fountain of youth flowing. By Nancy L. Claus
	White Plains’ Alessi Medical Spa Offers Comfortable Environment for Medical and Cosmetic Procedures Comfort is key at this retreat, owned and operated by board certified plastic surgeon Anthony Alessi. By Nancy L. Claus
	Fitness Trend: Peter Cirolia’s Ballet Muscle Class Tone, align and balance your muscles with instruction from the former American Ballet dancer in New Rochelle. By Nancy L. Claus
	Kristy and Anthony Fidanza Open Second PlushBLOW Salon in Scarsdale Opened in November 2012, the blow-out bar offers a variety of blow styles with package deals available too. By Nancy L. Claus
	March 2013 Style Trends: Embellished Sneakers Sequins, sparkles and studs, oh my! The latest trend in footwear punches up your casual wardrobe with flair in spades. By Laurie Yarnell
Ask Westchester Archive »
	Who is Responsible for Maintaining Bear Mountain’s Goat Trail? PLUS: Books on Colonial America that focus on Westchester County By W. Dyer Halpern
Amuse Bouche Archive »
	March 2013 Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events and News in Westchester Scarsdale’s Pizza & Brew becomes Racanelli’s New York Italian, a vegan-friendly haven (that meat-lovers can enjoy, too) in Greenwich’s Organic Planet and more. by John Bruno Turiano (organic planet write-up by DWP)
	Westchester’s Top Five Dishes to Try in March Julia Sexton dives into Gleason’s Black Dahlia cocktail, braised beef filets at Szechuan Gourmet, genmaicha tea at Aoyama and other culinary delights. by Julia Sexton
	Whiskey Gains Popularity in Westchester Bars and Restaurants “Brown” lovers can get their fill at Mamaroneck’s Bar’Lees Wine and Whiskey Bar, Gleason’s in Peekskill, Pour in Mount Kisco and other whiskey-friendly watering holes in Westchester. by Julia Sexton
	Chef Q&A: Chris Hettinger of Tarrytown’s Cellar 49 He’s darn proud of his short ribs and loves bourbon, bacon and sports. Find out what else makes this acclaimed chef tick. by John Bruno Turiano
	Crafting a Perfect Valencia Orange Cocktail La Bella Havana’s Jason Adolphus mashes a whole orange with orange vodka, elderflower liqueur and other ingredients for a tangy-sweet refresher. by Diane Weintraub Pohl
Restaurant Reviews Archive »
	Scarsdale Restaurant Review: Authentic, Sophisticated Italian at Savona Rustic and regional are the two key words that perfectly define the artfully crafted menu, which features a pasta we bet you’ve never heard, let alone tasted. By Marge Perry and David Bonom // Photos by LINDSAY BURDICK WITTS
Main Course Archive »
	Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Authentic Irish Cuisine at 16 Westchester Restaurants It’s more than just soda bread and potatoes. Think traditional stews, rich seafood and a dash of booze here and there to keep you warm through March. By Jeanne Muchnick
Health Archive »
	Pre-Workout Stretching: How Static Stretching May Negatively Affect Your Motion Static stretching can actually make certain elastic muscle components weaker, resulting in a higher likelihood of injury. Local exercise experts weigh in on how to properly warm up while avoiding... By Deborah Skolnik
Culture, Etc. Archive »
	Homeland Actor Mandy Patinkin’s Dress Casual Concert at Tarrytown Music Hall Mark your calendar: Homeland star Mandy Patinkin performs at Tarrytown Music Hall on March 30
	Broadway Box Office: 5 Questions for Jed Canaan, Matilda the Musical Co-Producer by Marisa LaScala
	Home Theater: Three New Releases to Buy in March 2013 What to add to your queue this month
Jacob Burns Film Center’s Lucio Gregoretti Gives Multimedia Performance for Copeland House at Merestead From Stravinsky to Sophia Loren: The Musical World of Lucio Gregoretti will feature new work from the composer, plus new iterations of the works that inspired him. By Marisa LaScala
	Cirque du Soleil Alum Jamie Adkins Brings the Circus to Performing Arts Center You won’t find any clown mania here, and no sideshow either. Cool tricks and acrobatics dominate Adkins’ one-man show, which is full of so much action you’ll be wondering how he does it all... By Marisa LaScala
	Bill Cosby Performs at the Stamford Center for the Arts’ Palace Theatre on March 16 The Jell-O eating, crazy sweater wearing comedian shows no signs of slowing down, even since hanging up the Dr. Huxtable role in 1992. By Marisa LaScala
	They Might Be Giants Performs at Tarrytown Music Hall on March 21 The duo support their newest release, Nanobots, by leaving the kid’s stuff behind and targeting a familiar, adult fanbase. By Marisa LaScala
High Note Archive »
	Artist Q&A: Sculpture Phenom Alexandre Arrechea From Cuba to Park Avenue, Los Carpinteros to Chelsea’s Magnan Metz Gallery, the Ardsley sculptor has been there, and keeps doing that. By Adrienne Sanders
Final Say Archive »
	Westchester Q&A: Animal Care Provider Deirdre Curran Dog-lover Curran usually has her hands full, but with no more than two dogs at a time if she’s walking them. If she’s looking after a sugar glider of Winston the English Bulldog, that’s... By Laurie Yarnell