Ronni Diamondstein

1 month ago | theinsidepress.com | Ronni Diamondstein

BY RONNI DIAMONDSTEIN AND ILLUSTRATED BY NAAVA KATZ“My favorite local place to get away is Rockwood Hall on Phelps Way in Sleepy Hollow. It is the grounds of an old Gilded Age mansion. There are miles of hiking trails, the old stone foundation of the mansion and amazing Hudson River views.

1 month ago | theinsidepress.com | Ronni Diamondstein

Dog owners know that life is better with a dog. There is nothing like their love, loyalty, and trust along with their enthusiasm when you return home each day. Another great reason to own a dog is that they are good for you. Dogs have a positive impact on your physical health and mental well-being. The science backs this up from studies reported by the Mayo Clinic, the National Institute of Health and Harvard Health among others. You’re never lonely with a dog.

Aug 16, 2024 | theinsidepress.com | Ronni Diamondstein

Whenever you walked into Lange’s Little Store in Chappaqua, Richard Lange would greet you with a big smile and his twinkling eyes, and he was always at your service. Whether the store was busy or not, he took the time to chat and ask how you were doing. He always had time for his customers and neighbors. Richard Lange, best known as the owner of Lange’s Little Store and Deli in Chappaqua, passed away on April 9, 2024.

Dec 18, 2023 | westchestermagazine.com | Paul Adler |Gina Valentino |Ronni Diamondstein |Florence Reiss Kraut

Westchester recommendations are objective, unbiased, and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Ready to crush your reading goals for the new year? These books will get you started with history lessons and page-turning details galore.

Aug 18, 2023 | theinsidepress.com | Ronni Diamondstein

I could hear the sound of music with Julie Andrew’s voice in my head singing, “High on a hill was a lonely goatherd Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo,” as I made my daily visits to the Fat and Sassy Goats grazing outside of New Castle Town Hall last spring. The goats began their work in late May and were contained by a solar-powered electric net fence. The goats helped clear weeds and vines without the use of pesticides or heavy machinery.