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…
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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…
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…
People of Pleasantville: what’s your favorite thing about the village?
Erin Mason: “Pleasantville is so diverse. There are so many different kinds of people in this town. It’s surprising, actually.” Anthony Hernandez: “Pleasantville is so boring. There’s nothing to do here. But I like to…
People of Pleasantville: How would you describe the village to someone who’s never been here?
Tim O’ Connor: “It’s an awesome place to live with a good amount of sights to see.” Kirstin Andi: “It’s a small, quiet town.” Gene Hegner: “What separates Pleasantville from other places is its friendly…
Pleasantville may raise minimum age to buy tobacco
Raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products appears to be the most popular option among new anti-smoking measures under consideration by the Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees. Board members discussed several new possible regulations…
Board considers restrictions on tobacco sales
The planned opening of a vape shop in Pleasantville has prompted proposals for new restrictions on tobacco-related sales. The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees yesterday discussed raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18…
Village Pool opened to Pace students and employees
Summer’s over, but Pace University students and employees now have a new privilege: use of Pleasantville’s outdoor pool. The Village Board agreed in July to allow members of the Pace community to pay $10 for…