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Pinot’s Palette, a new paintbar in Tuckahoe, celebrated
its grand opening last December. Photo/Bobby Begun
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Painting the town wine red

Georgina Meduri, balancing a paintbrush in one hand and a wine glass in the other, puts the finishing touches on her winter landscape and smiles. It’s a recent Wednesday night and a small group has gathered in White Plains’ Muse Paintbar. “Years ago, doing ceramics was the fad,” Meduri said […]

Nora Brunnett hands Lyla, 5, one of Powell’s famous burgers.
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Halstead Ave. bakery hosts ‘Visiting Chef Night’

In a small, cozy bakery on Halstead Avenue, brightly colored sweet treats line the walls of a glass case. The walls, painted a bright teal, pop with fun, chalkboard signs welcoming guests. One of the signs reads “Welcome Chef Bill Powell.” On this particular evening, men, women and children alike […]

Jessica Hendricks, founder of The Brave Collection. Her jewelry line consists of handmade pieces by Cambodian artisans, and 10 percent of the company’s profits are donated to charities that fight human trafficking. Photos courtesy The Brave Collection
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Larchmont native named in Forbes’ under 30 list

The first time Jessica Hendricks traveled to Cambodia, it was to teach English. The college student left the airport in a cab and couldn’t believe her eyes. Her surroundings were unlike anything she was used to in New York. “[In Cambodia] there’s an energy in the streets and a hustle […]

In an undated photo, Luigi Del Bianco stands on a scaffold next to the model of Lincoln’s head used to recreate the mountainside Rushmore version.
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Late Port Chester man honored for Mount Rushmore work

After 28 years, the Del Bianco family of Port Chester finally has succeeded in getting the National Parks Service to recognize the contribution of grandfather Luigi Del Bianco as chief carver of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota. Last week, grandson Lou Del Bianco of Port Chester […]

Get fresh cabbage and more at the indoor Mamaroneck market starting Jan. 2. Contributed photo
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Biggest Mamaroneck winter farmers market yet opens

On the heels of a bustling summer season at the Larchmont Farmers Market, many beloved Larchmont vendors are excited to pack up and move their goods to the Mamaroneck Winter Farmers Market. The indoor Mamaroneck market opens on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 168 W. Boston […]