Ciara Lynch

4 weeks ago | pelhamexaminer.com | Ciara Lynch

For centuries, the Uru indigenous nation called Bolivia’s Lake Poopó home, living on floating islands and relying on the lake’s rich waters for food and cultural continuity. However, in the early 2000s, their way of life was severely disrupted. Pollution and water diversion caused by industrial mining, combined with intense drought, led to the complete disappearance of the lake by 2016.

1 month ago | pelhamexaminer.com | Ciara Lynch

For centuries, the Uru indigenous nation called Bolivia’s Lake Poopó home, living on floating islands and relying on the lake’s rich waters for food and cultural continuity. However, in the early 2000s, their way of life faced massive disruption. Pollution and water diversion caused by industrial mining, combined with intense drought, led to the complete disappearance of the lake by 2016.

1 month ago | pelhamexaminer.com | Ciara Lynch

When in search of authentic and convenient Mexican food in Pelham, customers are often faced with a lack of options. There’s Chipotle in Pelham Manor, but otherwise only Cantina Lobos. However, with the opening of the taco-focused joint La La Taqueria, which replaced Café Latino on April 11, Pelham customers now have the opportunity to experience some of the best Mexican food in Westchester in the convenience of their own town. La La Taqueria is located on 108 Fifth Ave.

Feb 14, 2025 | pelhamexaminer.com | Ciara Lynch

Strictly Pizza, located at 4400 Boston Post Road and owned by the local Arakas family, opened Feb. 7 as Pelham’s newest pizza shop and is already winning early positive online reviews from residents. Owners Nicholas and Sylvia Arakas purchased the space that was formerly Knucklehead’s Tavern before the Covid pandemic, unsure of what the future would hold. The pizza plan then began to take shape. A notable feature of Strictly Pizza is its style, with an interior that boasts a clean, marble aesthetic.

Jan 29, 2025 | pelhamexaminer.com | Ciara Lynch

After nearly five years of anticipation, “Squid Game,” an acclaimed and popular series written and directed by South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk, released a second season, bringing more action-packed scenes and a new humorous approach. The second season became available on Netflix on Dec. 26. Though the first season seemed to follow a strict plot, the second season introduced various new characters and new plot lines along with them.