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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…