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Our #CommunityStrong Edition THE MAGAZINE FOR NORTH CASTLE & BEYOND | THEINSIDEPRESS.C0M | SEPT/OCT 2020 Enjoying Off Air Time with NBC4 NY’s LYNDA BAQUERO Welcome to the Home of Better Tools Welcome to a company that doesn’t see every problem as a nail awaiting a hammer. At William Raveis, we’re at the forefront of proactivity and pre-emption, always innovating to keep our agents and clients ahead of the market in terms of the tools we provide to them. And, in today’s competitive market, now is no exception. From digital initiatives like data-oriented listing and marketing technology, to real world solutions such as home-staging and bridging finance, we’re building a suite of state-of-the-art services around the agent and our homeowner, the two principal audiences we are proud to serve. We are reinventing real estate for the better. 914.273.3074 | 387 MAIN STREET | ARMONK | NY 10504 ARMONK | $2,695,000 Claudia Costa ARMONK | $2,590,000 Susan Slotnick/Carol Beck Luxurious & private better than new Wampus Lakes Sophisticated Cedar Shake colonial on beautifully Estate Colonial with custom outdoor amenities. landscaped 2.4 acres at end of quiet cul-de-sac. ARMONK | $2,125,000 L. Goldenberg/D. Gordon ARMONK | $1,999,000 Stacey Sporn Magnificent & striking 5 bdr modern estate set on A turn key 6+ bdr sophisticated Brick Colonial in completely private exquisite property with pool. Sands Mill with beautiful 4 acre outdoor space! The #1 Family-Owned Real Estate Company in the Northeast & Florida 137 Offices Recognized as the #1 Luxury Brokerage Over 4,000 Sales Associates by Leading Real Estate Over $12.2 Billion Residential Sales Companies of the World 9 States - CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT 387 MAIN STREET | ARMONK | NY 10504 | 914.273.3074 BEDFORD | $1,950,000 Stacey Sporn BEDFORD | $1,925,000 Stacey Sporn Looking for a retreat? You found it in this special, Unique opportunity to own this dreamy custom built spacious and unique colonial on a cul-de-sac. modern home w/pool, movie room, and much more! ARMONK | $1,759,000 Stacey Sporn BEDFORD | $1,650,000 Donna Gordon Brick Colonial with sun-drenched rooms, open Dramatic custom built contemporary home reminis- floor plan & high ceilings in desirable Leisure Farm. cent of the Hollywood Hills on 1.4 private acres. The #1 Family-Owned Real Estate Company in the Northeast & Florida 137 Offices Recognized as the #1 Luxury Brokerage Over 4,000 Sales Associates by Leading Real Estate Over $12.2 Billion Residential Sales Companies of the World 9 States - CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT 387 MAIN STREET | ARMONK | NY 10504 | 914.273.3074 ARMONK | $1,500,000 Michael Neeley ARMONK | $1,400,000 Angela Schuler The Andover model is a substantial home with 5 Colonial with welcoming front porch, bluestone patio, bdrs, generous living spaces & main floor bedroom. built-in BBQ, outdoor stone FPL awaits you! PLEASANTVILLE | $1,325,000 Stacey Sporn ARMONK | $1,279,000 Stacey Sporn Contemporary Colonial situated in The Estates Stunning mid century home with sunsets & sunrises ready for you to move right in & jump in the pool! that will make your heart warm in Windmill Farm. ARMONK | $1,195,000 Donna Gordon BEDFORD | $1,050,000 DelVecchio Scarano Team This charming 4 bedroom colonial on private, flat A perfect balance of formal, casual & functional property on cul-de-sac close to town has it all. space can be found in this fantastic Colonial! The #1 Family-Owned Real Estate Company in the Northeast & Florida 137 Offices Recognized as the #1 Luxury Brokerage Over 4,000 Sales Associates by Leading Real Estate Over $12.2 Billion Residential Sales Companies of the World 9 States - CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT 387 MAIN STREET | ARMONK | NY 10504 | 914.273.3074 THE MAGAZINE FOR NORTH CASTLE & BEYOND | THEINSIDEPRESS.COM SEPT/OCT 2020 12 just between us inside thoughts 4 Saluting Your Strength 6 ‘The Points Daughter’ Tells All BY GRACE BENNETT BY JESSIE GREENSTEIN 18 Reflections on Back to College features BY MEGAN KLEIN 12 A Star is Born: ‘Meet’ Skyla 30 CORONA: The Good, the Bad and Schreter the Ugly BY BETH BESEN BY STACEY PFEFFER 20 Town Supervisor Michael Schiliro etcetera On How Armonk Stayed Strong BY JENNIFER DRUBIN CLARK 32 The Power of Pets in the Pandemic BY RONNI DIAMONDSTEIN 22 State of the Art Cath Lab at NWH BY LAUREN ROSH cover story sponsor wisdom 8| Enjoying Off Air 24 Heart to Heart with George Latimer 27 What is ‘Test Optional’? 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Reproduction of any portion is prohibited without permission by the publisher. 02 | INSIDE ARMONK | SEPT/OCT 2020 YOUR HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL The last several months have taught us a lot about what’s essential. Essential workers. Learn more about our Essential supplies. Essential businesses. Now it’s time to attend to another essential – your safety precautions at health. Not getting prompt, proper, regular medical care can have long-term consequences. wphospital.org/safety At White Plains Hospital and our physicians’ practices, we’ve exceeded the state and federal guidelines to protect you. Infection control was always our priority, and now we’ve taken further action, creating separate COVID patient areas, implementing extensive cleaning practices, and screening for all staff and patients. Because staying safe means staying healthy. And your health is essential. just us Salutingbetween Your Strength n 2020: If you’ve lost a job, a up by looking inside ourselves too, to cultivate what home, a business, a relationship, brings inner happiness, and what gnaws at it, and Ior in any worst case scenario, to take actions long shelved to maximize the former, gotten ill, or seen a loved one through and minimize the other. illness, or worse, then you might have taken stock of life itself. Most of Our beautiful communities are no exception to inner us have gleaned ‘lessons’ from the life dynamics. There has been pain here too, often unexpected, and at times, extremely well-hidden pain. The path forward had to include hurtful losses these last six months to shoring up inner strength to break free. I’ve watched individuals and communities far and wide in these many grow incredibly strong during this pandemic, unprecedented times. and I believe I’ve grown stronger myself. No one of us is ‘the same’ and there is ‘no business So, whatever you have ‘been through’ these past as usual,’ anymore. Not really. six months, I salute the strength that has seen you through. Eternal and continued gratitude to our The good news: The buzz, sometimes everywhere, role models of inner strength–those on the front- it seems, is of a new level of self-awareness and lines, where #CommunityStrong is continuous 3-D personal growth, and other spiritual (frequently viewing. Stay well, stay safe. coupled with fitness) pursuits that may have been continuously shelved, pre-Corona. Low priorities have become high ones. Those with a basic survival instinct (i.e. most of us) had no choice but to step 125 Main Street, Suite 204 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 924-3371 [email protected] www.mtkiscoacu.com Thank you to everyone who donated to our subscription campaign! Your generosity is noted and appreciated www.insidepress.com 04 | INSIDE ARMONK | SEPT/OCT 2020 Moment To List Is Now! From Main Street in Armonk to Main Street in the Hamptons. I got you covered! Associate Real Estate Broker, SFR Stacee Lieberman Massoni Armonk Specialist Servicing: Armonk I Rye I Scarsdale I Hamptons 914.806.6981 | [email protected] www.StaceeRealEstate.com Recent Transactions 1 Fernwood Road, Hamptons 77 Sag Main Tnpk, Hamptons 10 Juniper Court, Armonk 3 Deer Ridge Lane, Armonk 6 Deer Ridge Lane, Armonk 28 Agnew Farm Road, Armonk 47 Lewis Street, Hamptons 24 Wells Lane, Mount Kisco 162 Sayres Path, Hamptons Pending Transactions 6 Hadley Road, Armonk 597 Guard Hill Road, Bedford 15 Evergreen Row, Armonk Active Listings 332 Noyac Path, Hamptons 8 Embassy Court, Armonk 9 Agnew Farm Road, Armonk 34 White Oak Lane, Hamptons juliabfee.com 49 Purchase Street I Rye, NY 10580 Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated.