Teatown Lake Reservation, 1,000 acres of trails, wildlife and all around good vibes, is one of my favorite places to hike in Westchester County. Here’s an update about this nonprofit’s ambitious renovation.
Category Archives: Briarcliff Manor
Robert Klein’s still making us laugh, but today’s comedians, meh!
Briarcliff Manor funnyman/actor/writer says his new movie will be his last, but who knows? At 82, he still sounds reluctant to walk away completely. I called his home number, he picked up, and we talked about his longevity and the state of comedy today. Here’s a link to the article:
Afghan refugee’s story of loss and longing
Almost exactly two years ago, Abdullah anxiously waited in Kabul for his pregnant wife to arrive so they could flee the Taliban on a jampacked military flight. Abdullah told me the story recently at Congregation Sons of Israel in Briarcliff Manor, whose volunteers helped his family settle in Westchester. Click below to read my interview:
Fall for cycling in the Hudson Valley
Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, NY, is a prime spot to soak in the fall colors during a ride on the park’s carriage trails. Photo by Carrie Yale/The Journal News
The Briar’s goes off the cliff
A popular neighborhood restaurant suddenly shuts its doors after six decades and a number of owners and proprietors. Digging into the history of this modest eatery along the main drag.
Music fest stays true to its roots
Veteran DJ Bruce Figler has curated another strong lineup for the Pleasantville Music Festival, mixing A-listers with locally grown talent.
Safety at the crossroads
What happens when you stick a crosswalk in the middle of a 55 mph zone?
Are Bike Paths the Road to the Future?
“I think in this country, cars still win. It’s very hard to change a mindset. … We’re socialized into where cars and trucks come first, and all the rest of that is like litter on the side of the road.”
Robert Brum 