On Feb. 6, local wrestlers competed in the Section I qualifying meet, taking their first step toward potentially winning a sectional title and moving on to represent the area in the New York State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 26. For some schools, including Eastchester, the day was a runaway success […]
Month: February 2016
Halstead Ave. bakery hosts Chef Night Series
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 […]
The best defense
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n Feb. 7, the Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50, and although it may not have been the most exciting game in the NFL’s history, I bet the memories of that game will live on for quite a while for one simple reason: youth coaches […]
Talking business with: Jennifer Graziano
Meet Jennifer Graziano, who, with admirable gusto, has been helping to lead the highly regarded Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home operation through its fourth generation. Notably, the company recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Greenwich, Connecticut, as part of a bold expansion move. And, of course, it’s business as usual […]
There’s a reason ‘Cupid’ rhymes with ‘stupid’
There are holidays filled with joy, love, laughs and a gladdened heart. And then there’s Valentine’s Day. “I’m not sure he ever recovered,” recalls a friend I’ll call Clarissa, thinking of the Valentine’s Day when she was engaged to the man of her dreams, who gave her a pair of […]