For Modern Druid owner Morgana Brennan, inspiration can strike from the most unlikely of places—even essential oils. Brennan, a healthcare worker who immigrated to New York from Dublin in 1992, founded the nearly three-year-old magic business after taking an Irish Pagan School course in Ogham—an early medieval alphabet whose 20 symbols correspond to specific trees […]
Antrim Playhouse was packed with over 500 visitors last Sunday, as the venue celebrated a return to form. Complete with tours of the building, the smooth tunes of a Maureen’s Jazz Cellar band, and speeches from the Antrim Players board, the bustling event marked the beginning of a new chapter for Antrim Playhouse, the longest […]
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a powerful tool for mental health that is surrounded by various myths and misconceptions. It is crucial to break down these barriers so that more individuals can access the benefits of psychotherapy without hesitation or bias. In this guide, we will explore what psychotherapy entails, debunk common myths […]
For Characters on Call founder Kathryn Gonzalez, being a princess is not just about playing dress up. While Gonzalez founded her character entertainment business in 2016, the seasoned actor has been donning princess and mascot costumes for the delight of children since her own youth. “My sister passed away from leukemia just before I was […]
Do you like piña coladas? For a long time, singer-songwriter and Nanuet native Rupert Holmes sure didn’t…but only because fans kept offering him the fruity drinks after his 1979 Billboard No. 1 hit single “Escape.” More widely known as “The Piña Colada Song,” the smash sensation branded Holmes as the artist behind what would come […]
New City spot Caked Up Café could be called many things, but it is certainly not your average bakery. Owned and operated by local caterer-turned-baker Denise Byrnes, the now well-known café opened in 2013 after Byrnes’ efforts to make pastries and cakes for loved ones grew too large for her own home kitchen. “For a […]