Susan Treiman

1 month ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Susan Treiman |Rick Pezzullo

March 20, 2025By Susan Treiman—Protestors gathered outside the White Plains Tesla dealership Tuesday to oppose the policies of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a demonstration that may become a weekly event. Almost three-dozen people from the rivertowns and Southern Westchester brandished signs, shook noisemakers, and enjoyed the mostly positive support of passing motorists on Tarrytown Road.

Jan 20, 2025 | thehudsonindependent.com | Susan Treiman |Rick Pezzullo

January 20, 2025By Susan Treiman—The best way to address climate change is to affiliate with, rather than isolate, from other people. So said Douglas Rushkoff, a prolific writer, thinker, and “presentist” (rather than futurist), ranked among the 10 most influential intellectuals in the world by MIT. The Hastings-on-Hudson resident shared his views, and his advice, in Irvington at the latest Climate Talk last week.

Apr 7, 2024 | thehudsonindependent.com | Susan Treiman |Rick Pezzullo

April 7, 2024By Susan Treiman—Westchester’s premiere independent film center raised the curtain on its long-awaited Take 3 Wine Bar & Cafe April 3 with sweets, savories, and an opening gala. The 85-seat venue, which officially opens April 11 at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville, reimagines the top floor of the independent theater center as a cozy ‘third space’ (beyond home and work) where filmgoers and the public can continue post-film conversations.

Apr 4, 2024 | thehudsonindependent.com | Susan Treiman |Rick Pezzullo

April 4, 2024By Susan Treiman—When Dobbs Ferry’s Gould Park House went up in flames Saturday, it was just the latest challenge for a beloved, but beleaguered, local site. The March 30 blaze significantly damaged the building that serves as a fieldhouse for the eight-acre park. No cause has yet been found. The fire was confined to the building, sparing homes and businesses located within yards of the structure.

Sep 29, 2023 | everydayhealth.com | Susan Treiman

Most people are aware that dementia involves the loss of cognitive abilities. But did you know that dementia also leads to a reduced ability to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel physical sensations? The combination of impaired thinking and diminished perceptions can make life a confusing jumble to the estimated seven million Americans who have dementia, a category that includes Alzheimer’s disease.