Articles by Kwadar Ray

Pleasantville High School Football Team Honored with Parade

As Queen’s “We are The Champions” played throughout the village, Pleasantville High School’s football team was honored with a parade this Sunday for their state championship win. The Panthers, coached by Tony Becerra, defeated Chenango…



New Meetup Group Supports Local Survivors of Sexual Assault

Recent allegations of sexual assault have placed a dark cloud over the entertainment industry. They began with accusations of sexual assault and harassment against film producer Harvey Weinstein, and there has been a ripple effect…



Tina’s 5K Run Returns October 28

Tina Gambino passed away in November 2004, but thirteen years later her legacy still lives on. Through the Tina Shaina Gambino Memorial Foundation, Gambino is never forgotten. The foundation provides the scholarships to Pleasantville High…


Tour Highlights Marmaduke Forster House

Pleasantville’s history was given quite the platform when Pleasantville High School Senior and Troop 12 Eagle Scout Conor Sweeney created the Pleasantville Historical Audio Tour, an hour-long journey that details the history of the village….



Pleasantville’s Serious Discussion on Mental Health

Pleasantville Strong hosted a Youth Mental Health Aid Training event last Saturday in Mount Pleasant, in an aim to educate residents about mental health illnesses and ways to identify them, particularly among teens. The eight-hour…



31 Years of Candy at Lil’ Chocolate Shoppe

The definition of irony is something that seems contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result. Annette Colasuonno’s career trajectory is a prime example of irony. She is a former dental…