A missing garter snake, 40 baby gerbils, an invisible boy and a snoop with a bossy neighbor are just a few things that have inspired author David Adler’s books for children and young adults over the years. During an appearance at Osborn Elementary School on March 31, Adler kept an […]
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Mamaroneck farmers market springs into action
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n a recent Saturday morning at the Mamaroneck Winter Farmers Market, a little girl came to visit Allan Cohen at his Orwasher’s Bakery stand. She waited patiently while he talked to another customer. Her eyes lit up when he finally turned to her and said, “Good morning! Would you like […]
Larchmont native brings grass-fed beef to meat eaters
A local entrepreneur invited guests to the Larchmont Public Library on Thursday, March 10 for a free seminar on the benefits of grass-fed beef, followed by a chili tasting made with beef from his company, FarmEats. FarmEats is a Westchesterbased, grass-fed organic beef company founded approximately two years ago by […]
Blind author guides kids in caring for the environment
When Andrew Kranichfeld started holding programs for schoolchildren based on his first book, “Karen’s Garden,” he would first show them fresh produce. Then he’d pull out a bag of Doritos and tell them to look at the nutrition facts. “On the back, it would have many ingredients. You don’t even […]
New distillery set to shepherd in locals
The village of Mamaroneck is about to get a lot more spirited, as Port Chester resident Vincent Miata will soon be turning his hobby into a business with the opening of Good Shepherd Distillery. The business, which will be located at 360 Mount Pleasant Ave., will distill vodka, brandy, and—down […]