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Chris Gallagher loved basketball in third grade. Obstacles didn't keep him from stardom and the Bronx Basketball Hall of Fame.

Chris Gallagher loved basketball in third grade. Obstacles didn’t keep him from stardom and the Bronx Basketball Hall of Fame.

By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2024

After Chris Gallagher fell in love with basketball in third grade, he was forced to overcome major obstacles to become a high school and college star, and last Thursday, an inductee in the Bronx Basketball...

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...

Robert DePalma works behind the camera.

Pelham resident brings red carpet, HBO, ad experience to new studio that teaches kids how to be digital creators

By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor
August 12, 2024

Longtime Pelham resident Robert DePalma is turning from red carpets, creative direction and HBO productions to education. He's using his extensive entertainment industry experience to teach kids how to...

He heard stories of WWII growing up in Pelham and wanted to serve. A highly decorated career in the U.S. Army followed.

He heard stories of WWII growing up in Pelham and wanted to serve. A highly decorated career in the U.S. Army followed.

By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor
August 1, 2024

Roland Tiso Jr. grew up on Fifth Avenue in the late 1950s listening to every word as his uncles talked about serving during WWII. Those stories convinced the eight year old he wanted to become a soldier. He...

Founding director Barbara Klein to retire from Huguenot Nursery School after 50-year teaching career

Founding director Barbara Klein to retire from Huguenot Nursery School after 50-year teaching career

By Gabby Ahitow, Executive Editor
May 10, 2024

Barbara Klein has watched hundreds of children walk through the doors of Huguenot Nursery School for 32 years. She's touched hearts and held out hands. As the founding director, she built the school...

Pelham teacher and artist Emlyn Taveras sees her work featured in 'The Female Gaze' exhibition

Pelham teacher and artist Emlyn Taveras sees her work featured in ‘The Female Gaze’ exhibition

By Henna Wei, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2024

Emlyn Taveras, an artist and art teacher at Hutchinson and Siwanoy schools, is having two of her pieces displayed through April 26 as part of the exhibition "The Female Gaze" in the rotunda gallery...

Three elementary-age Pelham siblings achieve national rankings in track and field events

Three elementary-age Pelham siblings achieve national rankings in track and field events

By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor
April 5, 2024

Three elementary-age Pelham siblings have achieved national rankings in track and field events. Yanick Walker, the oldest at nine, is third in the nation in his age group for the 400-meter sprint...

At six, their first song was 'a banger.' Persistence carries Sade Jacobs to top of YoungArts award.

At six, their first song was ‘a banger.’ Persistence carries Sade Jacobs to top of YoungArts award.

By Julia Findikyan, Contributing Editor
January 17, 2024

Sade Jacobs wrote their first song at the age of six. It was titled "Fantasy." "It was a banger," said Jacobs. "I don’t remember most of it, but I do remember the chorus, which is surprising." "My...

Destined Hutchinson School sweethearts married in October after losing touch for 38 years and reconnecting in 2018

Destined Hutchinson School sweethearts married in October after losing touch for 38 years and reconnecting in 2018

By Lark Martin, Contributing Editor
January 5, 2024

They were paired to walk down the aisle at the 1978 Hutchinson Elementary School graduation. They were paired again in October at their wedding 43 years in the making. In July 2019, John McClernan wrote...

PMHS sophomore Ava Karame, already in USA development mix, becomes first girl picked for varsity ice hockey in six years

PMHS sophomore Ava Karame, already in USA development mix, becomes first girl picked for varsity ice hockey in six years

By Shannon Winston, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2024

Without a doubt, no PMHS team gets more attention than varsity ice hockey—and for good reason. The Pelicans won the state championship in 2017 and 2022 and have collected 12 Section 1 D2 titles. That...

Pelhamite Beth Lane premieres documentary on family's escape during Holocaust

Pelhamite Beth Lane premieres documentary on family’s escape during Holocaust

By Lark Martin, Contributing Editor
November 15, 2023

The seven Weber siblings evaded capture after the death of their mother in Auschwitz, following their father's wish for them to "stay together no matter what happens." With the help of two farmers, now...

Clayton Bushong, Pelham's impresario, brings his vision to top job at Picture House

Clayton Bushong, Pelham’s impresario, brings his vision to top job at Picture House

By Shannon Winston, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023

With more than a decade working in a range of roles at the Picture House Regional Film Center, Clayton Bushong is bringing his artistic vision to the top position after becoming executive director...

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