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Elena Schietinger, children’s author, publishes first book for adults
Elena Schietinger has spent much of her life turning everyday experiences into stories, first for children and now for the first time for adults. The award-winning children’s book author and longtime Manhasset resident has drawn on three decades of raising her three sons for her…

Celebrating Sukkah In Yonkers
Chabad of Yonkers Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz builds the sukkah and places the shach on top with the help of his daughters Chava and Zlata. Photo (c) Robert Kalfus 2026 By Robert Kalfus Annually in the Jewish month of Tishrei, which occurs usually around fall harvest time, Jews celebrate…
Family Promise of Morris County celebrates successful Fall Into Giving fundraiser
Proceeds from the fundraiser will enable the nonprofit to keep open "Our Promise," its Morristown resource center, 90 minutes earlier on weekdays.
Off The Radar: ‘Smoking Tigers’ lucidly captures the Asian American experience
“Smoking Tigers” does not feature literal tigers smoking cigarettes. The title of the 2023 film, written and directed by So Young Shelly Yo, comes from the Korean saying “horangi dambae piudeon sijeol.” The expression loosely translates to “back when tigers used to smoke,” and…

Community, Consumer and Enviro Groups Slam Hochul’s Nuclear Agenda
Thousands of public comments submitted: Nuclear power is fiscally irresponsible On Sept. 24, dozens of environmental and consumer advocates rallied in front of Governor Kathy Hochul’s office to oppose nuclear power in New York. Food & Water Watch was joined by Citizen Action of…

Hanover Wind Symphony to present free ‘Versatile Winds’ concert on Oct. 21
WHIPPANY, N.J. (Morris County) — The Hanover Wind Symphony will present a free concert featuring music ranging from Broadway and jazz to film scores Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Memorial Junior …

Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center names leaders for 2026-27
The team will organize next spring's Mansion in May fundraiser for the hospital.

Managing Director at Shakespeare to Step Down
Kendra Ekelund joined HVS in 2022

Op-Ed: Not everyone can partake in back-to-school shopping
As we begin a new school year and rush to buy the newest backpack, the trendiest sneakers, and the latest iPad, be aware that this is not the norm for many people. As a volunteer at Temple Sinai in Roslyn’s monthly Hand in Hand Program, I greet a busload of younger children, and…

Yonkers Champion Iman Lee Steps Up for Men’s Health
Yonkers’ own NABF Super Featherweight Champion Iman Lee is stepping outside the ring for another important fight. On Monday, September 28, from 6–9 p.m. at Gianna’s, 1034 North Broadway in Yonkers, Lee will headline “Champions for Men’s Health,” a special community evening…

Who Can Join the Junior League of Bronxville? ️
The answer is simple: You can! The Junior League of Bronxville welcomes all women age 21 and over who live or work in Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, or Yonkers, and who share a commitment to volunteerism and community impact. No matter where you are in your…

Helen Hayes Recognizes Extraordinary Patients
The New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of its physical rehabilitation patients during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week at the 126th annual Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Assembly on September 15, 2026. Eight…