Articles by Emily Bresnahan

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Where Do You Find Your Fuel?

There’s no doubt about it, people in Pleasantville are busy! Without a morning coffee or two, it can be hard to get the day going. There are plenty of places to choose from, from local…


Bakeries Survive By Developing Specialties

It may be hard to imagine, but a village as small as Pleasantville actually has two bakeries, both within a few blocks of each other. The secret to keeping business in both locations is appealing…


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Two candidates in District 3 county legislative race

Republican Margaret Cunzio faces a challenge from Democrat Daren Tolz for a seat on the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Cunzio represents district 3, which includes Mount Pleasant, North Castle, and Pleasantville. Cunzio was elected…



Playa Bowls Comes to Pleasantville

When you think of Playa Bowls, summer breezes, sand between your toes, and clear skies may come to mind. That doesn’t exactly fit the image of Pleasantville, but Playa Bowls is coming, and is expected…


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Preparations Begin for Pleasantville Music Festival

Preparations are already in order for the 14th Annual Pleasantville Music Festival, set to take place on July 14th. With last year’s festival bringing in a record-breaking 6,500 attendees, the village is preparing for another…


Arc Stages Produces Thrilling Play

Local theater company Arc Stages wrapped up its production of “Private Eyes” last week. A play inside of another play, many false directors, and a therapist to explain it all made this show a whirlwind…


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The Village Bookstore: Going Strong Since 1972

The Village Bookstore on Washington Avenue has been a staple in downtown Pleasantville since 1972, despite the growth of Kindles and other electronic book-reading devices. “Sales have not gone down,” said employee Bob Brutting. He…