Month: May 2016

A step into the shoebox philosopher’s shoes
News

A step into the shoebox philosopher’s shoes

Most people moving to the Upper West Side in New York City neither expect to live in a mansion with a pool in the back, nor are looking to live in an apartment the size of a 2001 Honda Accord. However, that’s exactly what Felice Cohen did for four years. […]

A look inside the trolley, which bused patrons from Harbor Island Park to 19 different stops along the trail. Photo/Kiley Stevens
Community

Mamaroneck hits the wine trail

Patrons of the village of Mamaroneck hit the dusty trail on Sunday, May 1 for the 10th annual Taste of Mamaroneck Wine Trail, an event held by the Chamber of Commerce to promote local businesses. The trail included 19 stops along and around Mamaroneck Avenue, where participants sampled different wines […]

Crown Castle, a wireless infrastructure company, will place 20 cellular nodes throughout Harrison.  Renderings courtesy Crown Castle
News

Internet utility co. looks to bolster Verizon cell service

Verizon Wireless cellular service in Rye may see a major boost as the wireless infrastructure company Crown Castle looks to ramp up its presence from nine to 82 poles across the city. The proposed amendment to Crown Castle’s agreement with the city, which was introduced on Monday, April 13, would […]

The bridge on the west end of Central Avenue will be closed for six months after MTA officials announced $1.9 million in repairs. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
News

Other Central Ave. Bridge shut down for 6 months

 Rye residents may find themselves taking an unexpected detour, as a bridge on Central Avenue will remained closed for at least six months while undergoing a slew of critical renovations. The bridge, which is situated over a Metro-North Railroad crossing on Central Avenue next to the Rye Roadhouse restaurant, closed […]

Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky at her art exhibit opening with her son Benjamin, 15. Photo/Angela Jordan
Features

Inside the frenetic mind of a busy mom: ‘A Mother’s Art Marathon’

In 2002, Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky was “splintered” between being a brand-new mother to her son Benjamin, while simultaneously working full time in IT, so she decided to paint about it. During that time, she created 182 pieces, 12 of which are currently on display at Masterpiece Framing in Harrison. The art […]