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Retailing executive Jim Lofgren named to become Pelham Chamber of Commerce president in January

Retailing executive Jim Lofgren named to become Pelham Chamber of Commerce president in January

By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor
December 10, 2024

Jim Lofgren, an executive with more than 15 years in retailing, has been named to succeed Cristina Chianese as president of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce in January. The announcement comes after...

Kids attend a party at Plaster Palace Pottery.

Plaster Palace Pottery celebrates more than a decade of parties, painting and perseverance

By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor
December 4, 2024

Plaster Palace Pottery, a popular location for craft parties in Larchmont owned by Pelham mom Emilia Grabowski, is celebrating 11 years in business. Available for birthday parties and walk-ins, Plaster...

Lotus Spa uses techniques from Chinese medicine to ease pain and stress at new downtown store

Lotus Spa uses techniques from Chinese medicine to ease pain and stress at new downtown store

By Sandra Chalissery, Education Editor
November 19, 2024

Located at 113 Wolfs Lane and found by Lianhua Lin, Lotus Spa is the newest addition to downtown Pelham. After opening on Nov. 10, Lianhua's focus for the business has been giving energy to the people...

Owners of Sergio's ask Pelham village board for site plan change at 139 Fifth Ave. needed for new Mediterranean restaurant

Owners of Sergio’s ask Pelham village board for site plan change at 139 Fifth Ave. needed for new Mediterranean restaurant

By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor
November 18, 2024

Sergio Ristorante owners Alban and Ylka Gashi came before the Village of Pelham board Tuesday seeking a required approval for a fast-casual Mediterranean eatery they've proposed for 139 Fifth Ave. The...

Sweet Lincoln to close Sunday after two years serving scoops to Pelhamites

Sweet Lincoln to close Sunday after two years serving scoops to Pelhamites

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
November 11, 2024

Local ice cream shop Sweet Lincoln at 232 Fifth Ave. announced on Instagram it will be closing down on Nov. 17. "There's a long list of reasons that we decided to close up shop," Clayton Bushong, co-owner...

From left, Amy Platt, Miranda Bucciero and Cristina Chianese.

Chianese stepping down as Pelham chamber president along with two vps; new leadership needed as downtown grants become available

By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor
October 25, 2024

Cristina Chianese is stepping down as president of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 1 as are Vice Presidents Amy Platt and Miranda Bucciero, creating a critical need for new leaders at the volunteer...

Basilico Restaurant opens on Fifth Avenue, replacing Macelleria Steak House

Basilico Restaurant opens on Fifth Avenue, replacing Macelleria Steak House

By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor
October 9, 2024

Basilico Restaurant, which features seafood, lamb shank, pasta and more, has replaced Macelleria Steak House at 140 Fifth Avenue.  Nick Demaliaj and Jetmir Arifaj, the restaurant's owners and creators,...

Sweets by Ki bakery celebrates grand opening at 227 Fifth Avenue

Sweets by Ki bakery celebrates grand opening at 227 Fifth Avenue

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
October 4, 2024

Kiara Martinez, owner of Sweets Bv Ki, celebrated the grand opening of her new bakery at 227 Fifth Avenue on Saturday. The shop was filled with treats, including tres leches, pumpkin cheesecake, flan and...

Poet opens new candle bar Honey Notes in downtown Pelham, will host sip and pour event Saturday

Poet opens new candle bar Honey Notes in downtown Pelham, will host sip and pour event Saturday

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2024

The new business Honey Notes Affirmation & Candle Bar recently arrived in downtown Pelham at 1 Wolfs Lane. The store in suite 310 offers a variety of products, including candles, tote bags and...

Pelham resident offers her jewelry creations and classes at new boutique LOR AINÉ 1986 in Larchmont

Pelham resident offers her jewelry creations and classes at new boutique LOR AINÉ 1986 in Larchmont

By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor
September 23, 2024

At 2085 Boston Post Road, you'll find Ariane Lauer running LOR AINÉ 1986, her new boutique curating jewelry and accessories for greater Westchester.  Lauer started out as a florist before learning...

New bakery Sweets by Ki to replace Sneaker Game in downtown Pelham

New bakery Sweets by Ki to replace Sneaker Game in downtown Pelham

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
September 4, 2024

Sweets by Ki, a new bakery, is set to open by the end of September, replacing Sneaker Game at 227 Fifth Avenue. Owner Kiara Martinez said she has loved baking since she was eight years old and making...

Seven Pelham nonprofits and businesses win coveted Best of Westchester awards

Seven Pelham nonprofits and businesses win coveted Best of Westchester awards

By Samantha Chalissery, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2024

Best of Westchester awards were given in July to seven of Pelham's organizations and companies, including DeCicco & Sons, Anna & Jack's Treehouse, Danny's Cycles, the Pelham Chamber of Commerce,...

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