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The Speculator

The Deals and Duds of Westchester's Real Estate

Lake Views. Three-Bedroom Colonial. Pound Ridge Address. But No Takers. What Gives?

There are 11 homes around Robin Hood Lake in Pound Ridge, each with plenty of space around it, unlike homes around other Northern Westchester lake communities. “A number of the lakes have a multitude of tiny homes originally intended to be summer cottages,” says realtor Mary Ann... Comments: 0

Posted 11/20/08 @ 03:23 AM

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Westchester's Pop Culture

The Simpsons: Who's Next

I know many of you have given up on watching The Simpsons , so you might have missed a cameo by a fellow Westchesterite this past Sunday. Pleasantville resident Will Shortz was the latest to get transported into Springfield—and he ran a Simpsons-themed crossword puzzle this Sunday as a... Comments: 0

Posted 11/17/08 @ 05:06 PM

Eater

The Blog For Insatiable Westchester Diners

Director's Cut: Thanksgiving

In this month’s Westchester Magazine , we wrote a piece themed a Locavore’s Thanksgiving; it’s a collection of laborious recipes offered by those fine, farm-supporting chefs that we admire so much. Of course, these recipes are targeted to a select crowd -- those of us who... Comments: 1

Posted 11/17/08 @ 05:10 AM

Red v. Blue

Westchester's Political Blog

Gary Kriss and the County Board

Following the recent arrest of Gary Kriss, the focus now turns to Chairman Bill Ryan and the county government. Comments: 0

Posted 11/14/08 @ 11:59 AM

The Speculator

The Deals and Duds of Westchester's Real Estate

Want to Buy a Philip Johnson Home? (Or…Take a Tour of One?)

  Philip Johnson’s “little jewel box” in New Canaan is for sale. Asking price? $3.5 million. The stone-and-glass, 1,773-square-foot home at 523 Oenoke Ridge Road has been on the market for about a year. It is the second house built by the distinguished architect. Want... Comments: 1

Posted 11/13/08 @ 03:40 AM

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In the News: Idling Around

In the News: Idling Around

Musical Mentees

Musical Mentees

See and hear Charles Lagond's students perform live.

Features

December 2008 issue »

Westchester's Most Influential Residents

Westchester's Most Influential Residents

There are nearly one-million of us in Westchester—and we are all different. We cut across all ages, ethnicities, political persuasions, vocations, socioeconomic strata. But we all can’t be...

Made in  Westchester Gift Guide

Made in Westchester Gift Guide

Westchester-based designers and companies.

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Calendar

Bush-Holley Historic Site December Events

Nov 30, 2007 - Dec 31, 2008

Children and families won't want to miss Scrooge, a puppet show performed by the No Strings Marionette Company on Friday, December 7. Performances...

Finding Form: Recent Paintings by John Rosis

Feb 7, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008

Recent work by painter John Rosis, including reverse paintings on glass, printmaking, and collage.Location:Westchester Art Workshop, Westchester...

Phenomenal Weather

Jul 2, 2008 - Nov 30, 2008

Visitors can use hands-on exhibits to learn about the science behind wind, rain, snow, and extreme events like hurricanes.

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Editor's Memo

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Favorite Gift - Ever

Favorite Gift - Ever

In the spirit of the season, I thought it would be fun to have the staff take a little walk down Memory Lane and recall their best holiday gifts—ever.

Letters

Letters

Talk of the County

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I'm Not a Doctor, But I Play One on TV

I'm Not a Doctor, But I Play One on TV

Top 5: Ben Model

Top 5: Ben Model

The Top Scorer of Silent Films

Ask The Expert

Ask The Expert

Gossip Girls (and Boys)

Gossip Girls (and Boys)

Gift Card Guide (2008 Edition)

Gift Card Guide (2008 Edition)

What Are You Typing New Year's Eve?

What Are You Typing New Year's Eve?

Beauty & Style

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Give the Gift of Beauty

Give the Gift of Beauty

Have Scissors, Will Travel

Have Scissors, Will Travel

Black Beauty

Black Beauty

It was Coco Chanel who introduced the world to the little black dress. Every woman’s closet should have at least one. No matter your budget–or the occasion–we’ve got the perfect little...

A Guy's Guide to Bling

A Guy's Guide to Bling

Shopping on The Westchester Wide Web

Shopping on The Westchester Wide Web

New Stores

New Stores

Things We Love

Things We Love

Profile

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The Liberation of Jeanine Pirro

The Liberation of Jeanine Pirro

Westchester’s ex-D.A. strives to eschew the confines and controversies of her former life by recasting herself as a media personality. But some things never change.

The Uncommon Truth About the Common Cold

The Uncommon Truth About the Common Cold

Colds. What’s to know? A lot more than you might think.

Amuse Bouche

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Presents for the Palate

Presents for the Palate

House for The Holidays

House for The Holidays

Nuts for Chestnuts

Nuts for Chestnuts

Harvesting Gifts This Season

Harvesting Gifts This Season

Nibbles

Nibbles

Enoteche:  The Italian Food Lover’s  Alternative to Tapas

Enoteche: The Italian Food Lover’s Alternative to Tapas

Small plates go Italian at these snack and wine bars.

Restaurant Review

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From Okay to Really Good

From Okay to Really Good

Our food writers learn the second time’s the charm at Hostaria Mazzei.

High Note

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8 Holiday Musts

8 Holiday Musts

We made a list of things you have to do this season. You can check it twice.

Questions For...

Questions For...

Marissa O’Donnell of Shrek the Musical

Home Theater

Home Theater

What to add to your Netflix queue this month

Final Say

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Yes, Westchester, There Is a Santa

Yes, Westchester, There Is a Santa

Santa who, alas, doesn’t live in OUR COUNTY (Did we detect a Southern accent?) takes a break from visiting children at The Westchester in White Plains to talk to Senior Editor Robert Schork.