Abby Luby

New York

Reporter at The Examiner (Westchester County, NY)

Abby Luby is a writer & journalist who has written for New York Daily News, SolveClimateNews, The Villager, The Real Deal. She also writes creative fiction.

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Articles

Pleasantville Debates November Elections, Balancing Turnout Gains Against Partisan Risks

2 weeks ago | theexaminernews.com | Abby Luby

News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. We are part of The Trust Project Former Pleasantville officials and active village stakeholders showed up at the Monday night village board meeting to voice their opinion about moving Pleasantville’s March village election day to the general election in November.
A Passion for Family, Community & Food

3 weeks ago | theinsidepress.com | Abby Luby

A long-held tradition on high school graduation day in Armonk is celebrating at Moderne Barn Restaurant. Flashy balloons adorn each table which is decorated with colors of the graduate’s future college. This exclusive, wonderfully festive gala shows how Moderne Barn’s owners, the Livanos family, is deeply committed to their community and their love of fine dining. Moderne Barn was opened in 2010 by siblings Nick, Bill and Corina Livanos of the Livanos Restaurant Group.
A Passion for Family, Community

3 weeks ago | theinsidepress.com | Abby Luby

A long-held tradition on high school graduation day in Armonk is celebrating at Moderne Barn Restaurant. Flashy balloons adorn each table which is decorated with colors of the graduate’s future college. This exclusive, wonderfully festive gala shows how Moderne Barn’s owners, the Livanos family, is deeply committed to their community and their love of fine dining. Moderne Barn was opened in 2010 by siblings Nick, Bill and Corina Livanos of the Livanos Restaurant Group.
The Fanciful Allure of Kara Wilson’s Art

3 weeks ago | riverjournalonline.com | Abby Luby

Floating lines, crisp intersecting circles and overlapping shapes create a certain buoyancy and joy in Kara Wilson’s art. Her exhibit “Identity” is now on view through April 25 at The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery at SUNY Westchester Peekskill. Because Wilson has been a professional graphic designer for over 20 years, digital tools are key to composing her silkscreens. “In the perspective of graphic design, I benefit from doing digital sketches first,” Wilson explains.
Kisco Biz Owner Goes Public With Claims of Landlord’s Aggressive Tactics

1 month ago | theexaminernews.com | Abby Luby

News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. We are part of The Trust Project By Abby LubyWhen Joseph Pali opened his VIP Wine & Liquor store in Mount Kisco last October, the wine merchant’s future looked promising.
Pleasantville Forum Tackles Mental Health Access

2 months ago | theexaminernews.com | Abby Luby

News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. We are part of The Trust Project Stakeholders gathered Tuesday night to confront an issue touching countless families: mental health. Whether it’s substance abuse, depression, or developmental disabilities, the need for stronger support systems is pressing.
Pleasantville Pedestrian Requests, Higher Pool Fees, Immigration Protections

Feb 12, 2025 | theexaminernews.com | Abby Luby

News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. We are part of The Trust Project Protecting Pedestrians on Village StreetsPedestrian safety has always been a key concern for Pleasantville – a community that prides itself on being a walking village.
PCTV to Go Dark After Decades of Community Coverage

Feb 5, 2025 | theexaminernews.com | Abby Luby

News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Pleasantville Prunes Tree Ordinance, Eases Rules for Homeowners

Feb 3, 2025 | theexaminernews.com | Abby Luby

We are part of The Trust Project A newly proposed tree ordinance has stripped away permit fees and mandatory tree replants for Pleasantville residents wanting to take down trees on their property. The revised ordinance has removed controversial aspects from an earlier draft presented in Nov. 2024 that faced strong opposition. The updated draft ordinance was presented to the village board by the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) at last week’s work session.
How Prepared are Westchester and Putnam to Battle Wildfires?

Jan 28, 2025 | theexaminernews.com | Abby Luby

News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. We are part of The Trust Project Last November, after weeks of drought, more than 130 brushfires in Westchester had county officials and residents on high alert.