Some people have obsessions about money. I have an obsession about old buildings, especially banks. I love the history, the architecture and the especially the stories,, some inspirational – about inheritance, building a dream home, starting a business; others challenging – about hardship and debt. The Chase Manhattan Bank in Far Rockaway where I grew […]
There we were in Albany, us hearty few who care deeply about the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). It was cold. The streets were icy. The halls were full of advocates for many causes. We were there to talk to legislators about the importance of the arts to New York State. Our […]
I first met the Tony award-winning actress LaChanze in her hometown of Mt. Vernon. I was taken in that this star of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple” had chosen Westchester as her home and that she was so devoted to this community. It was 2007, the year of the Triple Hill Music Festival in […]
Yesterday was Lisa Robb Day in Pelham. I know this because I heard it proclaimed last night at a farewell party for Lisa who has left the Pelham Art Center after 11 years as the Director. The Pelham Art Center is a family affair. Our hosts, Paul Francis, former treasurer of the board (last century) […]
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