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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Code Red; Out with the old, In with the new
Pleasantville has conducted another test of its Code Red system. Since 2013, Pleasantville has had a contract with with a company known as Code Red Notification Systems. Following Hurricane Sandy, during which Pleasantville residents lost…
Pleasantville Village Administrator Reflects on Career
In 2018, Pleasantville Village Administrator Patricia Dwyer will retire from her position. And after nearly three decades of service, Dwyer can’t think of a better job to have had. “I’m going to miss everything, because…
Village Board of Pleasantville Creates Facebook Page
The Village Board of Pleasantville has created a Facebook page called Village of Pleasantville, New York in order to increase communication with residents. Nicole Asquith, one member of the Board of Trustees, created the Facebook…
One more story for some buildings in Pleasantville
The Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Pleasantville has adopted a new zoning code. Part of the code includes the allowance of four-story buildings on the block surrounded by Bedford Road, Memorial Plaza,…
Flour and Sun Bakery: Westchester’s Best
For Caitlin Dwyer, the owner and head baker of Flour and Sun Bakery on Washington Avenue, a passion has flourished into a successful business. “When I was a kid, I used to bake with my…
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…
Vape Shop Owner Reacts to Backlash
The owner of the Glass Room on Wheeler Avenue believes that his business has faced a backlash due to a lack of knowledge people have on vaping. “Vaping helped me quit smoking about four years…
New Exhibition Opens at Gordon Parks Foundation
A new exhibition has opened at the Gordon Parks Foundation on Wheeler Avenue. “A Beautiful Ghetto” by Devin Allen follows the protests that occurred in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray in 2015, who died…
Kemar Newell: From Scrubbing Dishes to Owning a Bakery
At the age of 27, Kemar Newell has been the owner of the Pleasantville Bakery and Cafe for almost a year. Not bad for a guy who was scrubbing dishes 12 years ago. Growing up…