Andrea and Andrew Simon’s anthropological approach
The Yorktown Heights-based couple behind Simon Associates Management Consultants uses the observational techniques of corporate anthropology to help businesses grow.
Chelsea Clinton’s world
Jill Santopolo, Philomel executive editor, always has her antenna up for a great story. So it’s no surprise that when she saw Chelsea Clinton…
Nicolle Wallace writes about her “views”
When it comes to “views” Nicolle Wallace has had many. From the West Wing of the White House as President George W. Bush’s communications…
James Naughton passionate about the arts
Photographs by John Rizzo His is a face that you’ll surely recognize but may not be able to place right away. The soothing,…
Gateway to tomorrow
Succeeding in business is all about connections,” entrepreneur extraordinaire Richard Branson has said. This certainly is true for Deborah Milone, executive director of the…
Greater Valley geared for growth
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce’s motto is “Advancing the Regional Agenda through Business Leadership,” and it could not have found a better leader…
My neighbors, the Clintons
They are WAG country’s ultimate power couple: He, former president of the United States and governor of Arkansas. She, former secretary of state, New…
No hard choice for Hill’s supporters
It takes a village to stage a book signing – especially when the village is Chappaqua and the book, “Hard Choices,” is by one…
A caddy’s life
British humorist P. G. Wodehouse once said, “To find a man’s true character, play golf with him.” If you are lucky enough to play…
Hillary’s choice
WAG’s own Ronni Diamondstein was on hand bright and early with her trusty sidekick, Toy Poodle Maggie Mae, for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s recent book-signing…
With Love, Leslie
On a sunny spring afternoon, Leslie Lampert greets me with a bright smile at her restaurant, Café of Love, and we sit by the…
A Cook’s tour of four communities
Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich once said, “Food, you know, tells us who we are, where we come from. It connects us, it expresses emotion….
Lost and found – a dog’s tale
By Maggie Mae Pup Reporter (with Ronni Diamondstein) A few months ago, my friend Olive, a Miniature Dachshund who lives in New York City,…
The perfect place for a writer to live
I lived in a Pencil. What better place for a writer to dwell. Actually, “The Pencil” I lived in is a modern apartment building…
Tally ho at 100
Sir Winston Churchill once said, “When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have.” Members of the…
A bouquet of garden centers
After this harsh winter it feels great to work in the garden and enjoy the beauty of nature in your own backyard. Turning a…
A tribute to the tender tulip
I love flowers and tulips are among my favorite. I photograph them, paint them and enjoy them in my home and garden. My fondness…
‘Little’ miracles’ through Pilates
Body Wise Connection wraps an arm around people going through a difficult time, giving them some extra support and TLC. It began with Joy…
Leading the way to kids’ fitness
Childhood obesity is exploding in our country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has more than doubled in children and…
Getting RIPPED
Brian Ripka, president of Judith Ripka Jewelry, loves the exhilarating feeling he has after a run and says he gets his best ideas during…