Articles by Leanna Ward

Exploring a Hidden Gem in Pleasantville

Hidden amongst businesses and restaurants along a bustling street in Pleasantville is an art gallery that is free to the public. At 48 Wheeler Ave in Pleasantville, The Gordon Parks Foundation houses dozens of Gordon…


Early Voting in Mount Pleasant Draws Crowds

Voters who wanted to cast their ballots before Election Day could do so at one of 25 Early Voting Centers throughout Westchester County. The Mount Pleasant Community Center in Valhalla was one such site, accepting…


Halloween Parade Takes Over Streets of Tarrytown

The village of Tarrytown, otherwise known as Sleepy Hollow, hosts one of the largest Halloween parades in Westchester County annually. This year, the village hosted its 22nd Halloween Parade on October 26th. The parade started…


New Arc Stages theater will include stadium seating

Arc Stages has taken a big step towards becoming a larger company. The nonprofit theater company, located at 147 Wheeler Avenue in Pleasantville, has begun building a new theater in a former warehouse located behind…


Westchester Legislators Propose Term Length Extension

On November 5th, Westchester County voters won’t just consider who to elect for President and other offices–they will also decide the outcome of a ballot referendum on term lengths for county legislators. The Westchester County…


Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival Brings 165 Authors

Every year, Chappaqua hosts one of the largest children’s book festivals in the Northeast. The 11th annual Children’s Book Festival took place last Saturday at the Chappaqua train station. The festival was packed with tents…


Memorial Plaza is Getting a Makeover

The Memorial Plaza parking lot and slip lane are getting a makeover this fall. Construction on the project, officially titled the Manville Road Corridor Improvement Project, begin today. The project aims to improve the safety…


The 10th Mt Pleasant Day Celebration Was a Hit

The town of Mount Pleasant held its 10th annual Mount Pleasant Day Street Fair on Sunday afternoon, featuring local businesses and charities, music by local band Heard Immunity, food trucks, mini golf, bouncy houses, and…