Westchester Health & Life: June 2011

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Contents 42 FEATURES

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THE GREEN HOUSEWIVES Meet three Westchester women who are turning heads for all the right reasons.

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the n atur a l Designer Frank DelleDone brought the sunny spirit of California into a couple’s new home.

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FLOWER POWER Learn techniques for photographing the flowers in your garden from photographer Keith Scott Morton.

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Our guide to outdoor recreation in the county’s beautiful parks, rivers, lakes and ponds

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Love to Grill?

Come throwdown your most creative & best tasting grilling recipe.

Submit your favorite grilling recipe & be judged by a panel of experts that include editors from Westchester Health & Life, chefs from Balducci’s & a local celebrity chef.

It’s throwdown time at Balducci’s.

Saturday, June 11th, 2011 Scarsdale Balducci’s

Register at www.balduccis.com/news_events/scarsdalegrill

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Contents JUNE

DEPARTMENTS

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LOCAL BUZZ New ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Westchester County

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LOCAL FASHION On the tennis court, this trendy, comfortable apparel will more than ser ve.

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AT HOME Interior designer Jennifer McGee shares her favorite home décor items for this season.

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TASTES A guide to the many varieties of cheese, where to find them and how to ser ve them

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ESCAPES Catch a glimpse of Olana, a famous painter’s creation.

IN GOOD HEALTH

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BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Illegal misuse of power ful green laser pointers can cause serious eye injuries.

YOU’VE COME A L O N G W AY, B A B Y Thanks to surgeons on two continents, a little girl born with an anatomical defect now has a brighter future.

56 FO LLO W U S

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FOR WOMEN, A PLACE OF COMFORT A beautiful new imaging center provides the reassuring surroundings patients deser ve.

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I t’s F i f y o u l RE E iv Westch e in ester!

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“FACES OF HEART DISEASE” A photo exhibit celebrates the spirit of those who have battled the illness.

TOP LEFT: VENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY. BOTTOM: © LOUPE IMAGES/RICHARD JUNG

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175,000 people didn’t plan on having cardiac procedures.

Fortunately, we did.

Since 1977, over 175,000 people have come to Westchester Medical Center for the treatment of some of the most severe and complex heart conditions. The talent and dedication of our doctors, nurses and staff, and our exceptional outcomes, are the reasons Westchester Heart is the premier provider of cardiac care in the region.

• In the last 10 years alone, we have performed: 45,000 diagnostic cardiac procedures 15,000 cardiac interventions 7,000 electrophysiology procedures 5,000 pacemaker & related device implants • Five full-service catheterization labs; the largest number of sophisticated labs in the Hudson Valley including a new state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab • The only cardiac surgery program in Westchester • The only Medicare-approved heart transplant center and Joint Commission certified VAD program in the Hudson Valley

• Awarded the 2010 and 2011 HealthGrades® Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award • Awarded HealthGrades® five-star rating for treatment of heart failure and for carotid surgery in 2010 and 2011 • One of only a handful of hospitals in the nation to earn the Triple Gold Award from the American Heart Association • One of only three hospitals in NY to earn a designation of low-risk for valve or valve/bypass surgery* * NYSDOH report – April, 2010

• Ranked in the top 10 in New York and the top 10% in the nation for cardiac surgery care by HealthGrades®

Westchester Heart.

One hospital, changing countless lives. thewestchesterheart.com Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital • Westchester Heart • Cancer Center • Transplant Center • Neuroscience Center Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center • Burn Center • Behavioral Health Center • Advanced Imaging Center • Advanced OB/GYN Associates

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WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOM-MADE WORK,

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WE DON’T CUT CORNERS.

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As you know, westchester MedicAl center serves a region of more than 5,000 square miles. in this issue, we want to share with you the many ways our advanced-care services are being brought closer to those we serve—and even reach around the world.

First, on page 22 we introduce you to Joyce, a young girl from the other side of the globe. Because of the expertise of pediatric surgeons at our maria Fareri children’s hospital and their skill in treating rare genetic conditions, this little girl was given a chance for a new life in more ways than one. we are also proud to give you a sneak preview (page 26) of a very special photographic exhibit that will soon be touring westchester county. part of our strategic partnership with the american heart association, the exhibit features the faces of some of our most courageous heart patients and the healthcare professionals who make a difference in the lives of seriously ill adults and children every day. and be sure to visit the in the news section (page 20) to learn more about our most recent series of podcasts—now accessible from anywhere at worldclassmedicine.com—and our continuing work to bring our clinical experts even closer to those we serve. i hope you enjoy this issue of Westchester Health & Life and invite you to learn more about westchester medical center and our maria Fareri children’s hospital in these pages and on worldclassmedicine.com.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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If you’re like me, you can’t wait until the weekend, when you can finally don your garden boots and get outdoors to spend the day planting and pruning. Or maybe you pull on your running shoes to sweat out the stress of the work week. Whatever outdoor activity you choose, know that its benefits will go beyond the fun factor: Numerous studies confirm you’ll also be boosting your psychological and emotional well-being. In fact, visiting places with lots of trees like local parks and forests has been proven to lower blood pressure and increase immune-fighting white blood cells, so check out our outdoor recreation guide on page 48.

This issue’s home decorating feature on interior designer Frank DelleDone (page 42) is about design that takes its cues from nature, and renowned photographer Keith Scott Morton finds no better muse than those masterpieces of nature, flowers in bloom (page 46).

Spending time outdoors is great, but let’s face it —I do spend a lot of time in the office. People always ask me, “What do you love most about your job?” The first thing I always say to them is, “I am fortunate to meet so many interesting and inspiring people and to share their stories with our readers.”

Take a look, for example, at our first annual article on “The Green Housewives of Westchester County” (page 37). Here we feature three visionaries who are putting their environmental values into action. They will surely inspire you to take at least one eco-friendly step forward!

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Don’t miss our first annual Grill & Chill event at Balducci’s in Scarsdale on June 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with live music, food tastings, door prizes and more. Plus you’ll meet the three local winners of our grilling recipe contest, who will be competing (live) for the grand prize, a fabulous stainless steel Weber grill worth $1,700. Winners and their recipes will be featured in our August issue.

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Take a backyard tour and stimulate the senses in our new website galleries. You’ll find loads of ideas and a variety of styles that are sure to spark your imagination!

Create a private oasis for your friends and family to enjoy!

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westchester health & life is published 6 times a year by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645. This is Volume 6, Issue 3. © 2011 by Wainscot Media LLC. All rights reserved. Subscriptions in U.S. outside of Westchester County: $14 for one year. Single copies: $3.95. Material contained herein is intended for informational purposes only. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a healthcare professional. advertising inquiries Please contact Linda Rothschild at 201.571.2251 or linda.rothschild@wainscotmedia.com. subscription services To inquire about a subscription, to change an address or to purchase a back issue or a reprint of an article, please write to Westchester Health & Life, Circulation Department, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.573.5541; e-mail christine.hamel@wainscotmedia.com.

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TraumaRun

3 miles 15 challenging obstacles tough test of strength 1 and stamina

A benefit for the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center at Westchester Medical Center

Sunday, September 18 Westchester Medical Center Campus Valhalla, New York For more information, call 914-493-2575 or visit worldclassmedicine.com/traumarun

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Sunday, June 26 8 am Start Macy Oval For more information call 914-493-2575 worldclassmedicine.com/duathlon Westchester Medical Center Campus

• A benefit for the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center at Westchester Medical Center

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the fit foodie’s guide

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WITH DAD’S DAY COMING UP ON JUNE 19, STAFF MEMBERS SHARE THEIR GIFT PICKS:

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My dad loves any outdoor activity from fishing to birdwatching, so I found these cool binoculars for him. The new Legend Ultra HD Bushnell binoculars have Extra Low Dispersion Prime Glass. What’s that? It produces color-tuned, high-resolution images with the brightest possible light—so tiny details are clear and distinct even in low-light or stormy conditions. They’re waterproof and fog-proof, with shockabsorbing rubber armor. $129 at Sam’s Camera Exchange in Scarsdale (914.725.1616, sams cameraexchange.com).

My husband’s an avid cyclist— and ultra-practical—so he’d love it if our girls got him this Topeak Hexus II multi-tool featuring 16 pro-quality, hardened steel tools that fold into an ergonomic composite body.

The Hexus II features an integrated, full-sized CrMo chain tool head and two modular tire levers that snap onto the sides of the body. It’s the perfect blend of tool selection, low weight and compact size, great for road or mountain use. $20 at Danny’s Cycles in Scarsdale (914.723.3408, dannyscycles.com).

My grandfather is a voracious reader, but he’s no longer able to get to the library daily, so for Christmas we got him a Kindle.

He’s enjoying it so much that it’s time to get him a protective cover that will keep his machine safe and double as a stylish accessory he can show off at the country club. The Graphic Image leather eReader case comes in 12 colors and three textures (smooth, croc and python) and can be monogrammed at graphicim age.com. $105 for the croc (shown) at The Paper Tree in Scarsdale (914.874.5379).

I think “Dad” whenever I walk into a photo shop, as my late dad was a photographer for the weekly Life. I believe he’d be intrigued by the Casio Tryx pocket camera, available for $250 at Best Buy, with three locations in Westchester (bestbuy.com). Less than ³⁄ 5” thick and weighing less than 5½ ounces, this 12-megapixel wonder has a 21-mm lens and an external frame that rotates 360 degrees to serve as a handle, hanger or tripod—perfect for snapping quick shots from tough angles. Uh—is my son listening? (Hint, hint.)

SHOES WITH SOUL Love to garden, but hate your clunky clogs? Native Shoes has an alternative for fashionistas with a green thumb. These kicks are made from a super-comfy foam material that is waterproof, odorresistant and washable—ideal for withstanding garden mud. Manufactured in a low-energy and zero-waste process, Native Shoes are a great choice for any gardener who sees the “green” beyond his or her own backyard. Find them at Z Life in Rye Brook (914.937.5433, zlifedenimlounge.com).

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To say that Meg Wendy knows her way around arts and antiques is an understatement.

“I’ve been in the business for 52 years, and I’m only 55,” says the former Rye resident (now living in Greenwich, Conn.) with a laugh. She spent years helping her mother, Diane, run the Wendy Shows, well-known antiques sales that were held for several decades in the New York area and around the country. But Wendy could see tastes were changing. “People didn’t have the same interest in collecting antiques as their parents and grandparents did,” she says. In 2009, to introduce a wider audience to luxury, Wendy launched New Focus On (newfocuson.com), a website about fine living and lifestyle.

She and her team write articles on travel, food and wine and showcase art, antiques, design and jewelry from select designers and galleries. “The site is easy to use,” she says. “It’s great for somebody who feels intimidated at an antiques shop because it is not overwhelming.”

TAKE COVER Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States?

Protect yourself in style in a Whitworth hat, made right here in Bronxville. Each hat has an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 50+ and blocks 98 percent of harmful UV rays. Shapes include oversized brim sun hats, fedoras and garden styles, and the hats are made to measure by designer Barbara Whitworth (917.435.5076 or whitworthdesigns@aol).

juicy news THE RIGHT TO BARE ARMS Want sexy arms for those sleeveless summer ensembles? We can relate, so we turned for help to certified personal trainer Lisa Avellino, who runs Susan Marlowe Fitness for Women (914.472.3335, susanmarlowefitness.com) in Scarsdale with her sister and fellow personal trainer, Pamela. Avellino has developed the Iso-Towel Workout, an isometric upper-body routine designed to use the resistance of a towel to help tone your arm, chest and back muscles, plus increase flexibility and burn calories. “It is unique because it is designed to work your body smarter, not harder,” says Avellino, who teaches a towel class at Susan Marlowe Fitness and has released a DVD. Try this exercise that she says will tone your arms and improve your range of motion, which helps for sports like golf or tennis: 1. Stand with straight posture and lift one leg behind you.

Extend your arms forward and hold a towel horizontally, pulling outward until you feel complete resistance.

2. Keeping the resistance the same, bend your arms at the elbow, bringing your wrists to your chest. Hold and then return to the starting position. Do 10 reps on each leg.

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In May, O2Living, the holistic spa and wellness center in Cross River, opened a new holistic wellness center at the Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco (914.241.0797, sawmill club.com). The health club now offers O2Living’s signature fresh-pressed fruit and vegetable juices, juice cleanses and customdeveloped raw foods meal plans, and you don’t have to be a member to partake.

CORRECTION

In the April issue’s “Shop Local Westchester” article, we listed an incorrect address for Penny Pincher. The consignment store is located at 184 Route 117 Bypass Rd. in Bedford Hills. We regret the error.

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Dr. Rachel Busman, Psy.D. Clinical Director, Child & Adolescent Outpatient Department Behavioral Health Center

Talks about the challenges of managing children’s and teens’ busy schedules and their effects on these young people’s mental and behavioral health in one podcast. In another podcast, Dr. Busman covers the pitfalls of children’s and teens’ engagement in social media, how they can be affected mentally and emotionally—and how the family dynamic is affected when kids’ social networks intersect with their parents’ own fully developed social networks.

Westchester Medical Center would like to thank this year’s corporate sponsors. Their investment in our organization is a partnership and commitment that allows the Medical Center to continue to change the lives of countless children and adults.

Our corporate sponsors are some of Westchester Medical Center’s most valuable assets.

The funds raised contribute to our success in expanding and strengthening essential programs and services, and in creating community and regional awareness of our premier institutions.

In 2011, the support we receive will become even more important as we look forward to the future and the potential to expand the facilities and services on our campus to meet the increasing critical needs of the region.

This year, we are offering a new approach to corporate sponsorship that allows companies to support events across both Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and provides organizations with an opportunity to reach diverse targeted audiences throughout the year. Please visit us at www.WorldClassMedicine. com/sponsorship to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Alan Gass, M.D. Medical Director, Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support & Heart Transplant Westchester Heart

Talks about how the innovative use of heart assist devices at Westchester Heart has eliminated the need for invasive open-heart surgery for many patients and how the use of these mechanical support devices with an oxygenator is changing countless lives. Dr. Gass’ podcast also highlights some interesting facts about Westchester Heart’s ability to provide groundbreaking cardiothoracic and cardiovascular care to residents of Westchester, the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. Westchester Heart is one of a very few facilities across the nation using this highly advanced approach, and it is estimated to be one of the top three users of this technology in the nation.

David Spielvogel, M.D. Director, Heart Transplantation, Westchester Heart

Talks about the Aortic Aneurysm Program at Westchester Heart; aortic diseases and conditions such as aortic aneursyms, aortic dissection, Marfan Syndrome. Dr. Spielvogel also discusses the combined experience of Westchester Heart’s cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons and procedures such as the Bentall Procedure, aortic valve sparing root reconstruction and arch replacement. Dr. Spielvogel’s podcast also covers the care of patients with aortic disease and an innovative follow-up protocol that allows Westchester Heart clinicians to accurately track the progression of aortic disease in these patients.

Michael Stiefel, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Center Associate Director, Stroke Center, Co-Director, Neurocritical Care

Talks about cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery and the neuro- and endovascular approaches to treating and managing ischemic strokes. In this podcast, Dr. Stiefel describes the comprehensive approach to treating ischemic stroke and the novel techniques available at Westchester Medical Center.

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prised by what they treat, but Westchester Medical Center ophthalmologist Robert G. Josephberg, M.D., was “floored” by a patient he saw recently. A 15-yearold boy was temporarily blinded when a friend shined a cheap, high-powered laserpointer beam into his eye. “They were just fooling around, but in less than a second he sustained a serious burn,” says Dr. Josephberg, Chief of the Retina and Vitreous Division at the medical center.

Robert G. Josephberg, M.D.

Wearing protective glasses, Dr. Josephberg demonstrates a laser pointer.

Even lasers under the legal limit of 5 milliwatts (mw) can cause harm if they’re not used properly, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which recommends: • Do not buy laser pointers for children or allow children to use them. These products are not toys.

• Do not buy any laser pointer that emits more than 5 mw output power or does not have the output power printed on the warning label affixed to the pointer. Hand-held laser pointers over 5 mw and those that are not properly labeled are illegal and potentially dangerous.

• Do not aim or shine laser pointers at any person, pet, vehicle or aircraft directly or through reflection by mirrors or other shiny surfaces.

• Check the output power of any laser pointer that you own. If it has an output greater than 5 mw, dispose of it safely according to local environmental protection guidelines.

These aren’t your usual red-beam pointers used in PowerPoint presentations, which have just 1 milliwatt (mw) of power, well below the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) legal limit of 5 mw. These new green-beam laser pointers can be hundreds of times brighter, capable of sending a beam 10,000 feet into the sky.

This is a growing concern to more than just eye doctors. According to the FDA, in 2009, airline pilots reported 1,500 incidents of light beams striking their airplanes or illuminating their cockpits, most of them from laser light. In the first 10 months of 2010, 2,321 incidents were reported.

Pilots can be blinded by these beams, putting their aircraft and others in serious danger.

Dr. Josephberg prescribed oral steroids to treat the inflammation in

his patient’s eye. “The boy’s vision is back to 20/20, but his color perception is still off and may take a year to come back,” he says. Since then, the doctor has been educating himself on the laser-pointer phenomenon. “I bought a 100 mw laser on the Internet for $28, including shipping, from China,” he says. “I saw them listed up to 1500 mw. And who knows how accurate those stated power ratings even are?

The real numbers could be higher.”

High-powered lasers can legitimately be used by astronomers to point at stars and by architects to align and level during construction. “But kids are using these as a toy to light matches or pop balloons,” he says. He’s also working to raise awareness of the problem. “I contacted new Republican Congresswoman Nan Hayworth of the 19th Congressional District, who is an ophthalmologist herself. We are working with her, trying to write a bill that addresses this problem,” he says. —DAVID LEVINE

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keepsie decided to adopt a second child, they hoped for one for whom they could make a big difference. They got their wish, and doctors at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center got to be part of a unique international collaboration.

Three years ago, working with an adoption agency, the Berrys learned of a baby girl who had been abandoned at a gas station in China two days after her birth. If that wasn’t tragic enough, she had a birth defect called imperforate anus: Her lower intestine failed to develop properly, leaving the newborn without an opening through which to pass solid wastes. Fortunately, her story—which could have been a sad one—is an encouraging example of medical cooperation between two countries oceans apart.

The saga began when the girl, who would be given the name Joyce, was taken from the gas station to a Chinese hospital. There surgeons connected the end of her intestine, which was about three inches short of where it should have been, to a drain inserted in her side that would allow her to use an ostomy bag. She was then placed in an orphanage.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, the Berrys— Teresa, 58, who runs a day care center, and Dennis, 59, an electrical engineer—contemplated adding to their family. They had already adopted one special-needs child a few years ago—their daughter Maxine, 10—so they understood the process.

“I’m comfortable with special-needs children because I taught special education for 15 years,” explains Teresa. “We wanted to adopt, so once again we went for it.”

Learning from their adoption agency about Joyce and her medical problems, the couple decided to make her a part of their lives.

“We knew there were doctors here who could help her,” Teresa says. “And in the photographs there was something we saw in her eyes. We just felt a connection.”

It took more than a year of paperwork and red tape to prepare.

“Dennis did it all, hats off to him,” Teresa says.

In April 2010 she went to China to adopt Joyce. Back home, her first challenge was finding ostomy bags small enough to fit her new daughter. “We had to order them on the Internet,” Teresa says. The family’s pediatrician knew there were no surgeons in their immediate area who could perform the kind of surgery

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Joyce needed, so he referred the couple to Joseph SanFilippo, M.D., a pediatric surgeon at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center.

Imperforate anus is a genetic condition that occurs in about 1 in 5,000 live births.

“Cases vary in severity,” says Dr. SanFilippo. “Sometimes the intestine is near where it should be. Sometimes, as in Joyce’s case, it’s far away and harder to fix. But I have done this procedure many times.”

The Berrys were able to obtain Joyce’s medical records from China, and these were of immense help to Dr. SanFilippo.

“I understood what the doctors did there, and it was the appropriate action,” he says. “They knew what to do and did it.

It was very exciting to see a continuity of care between such distant nations, united through an international system of healthcare knowledge.”

In August 2010, Dr. SanFilippo and a colleague, pediatric surgeon Whitney McBride, M.D., did an operation to create a small new opening in Joyce’s body. Then, over the next several months, they performed a series of minor procedures to stretch the opening to the necessary size. In January of this year, they closed the colostomy and restored the integrity of the intestine.

“While doing these operations, I saw that the earlier stitching was done very well indeed in China,” Dr. SanFilippo says. “It was a thrilling experience.”

Joyce is now functioning as a normal 3-year-old—which means she’s learning how to use the potty. She is on medication to prevent constipation and sees Dr. SanFilippo several times a year. “She should grow up as a normal girl with normal bowel function,” says the doctor. “She is a delightful child with an extraordinary family.”

Since her last operation, Joyce has continued to improve both physically and emotionally. “Without the ostomy bag, she is now able to move and play more easily and freely,” Teresa says. “She used to be reserved—we never saw a smile in her pictures from China. But now she smiles, laughs, poses for the camera and plays with the kids in my day care. It’s so nice to see.” —D.L.

“I UNDERSTOOD WHAT THE DOCTORS IN CHINA DID, AND IT WAS THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. IT WAS VERY EXCITING TO SEE A CONTINUITY OF CARE BETWEEN SUCH DISTANT NATIONS.” Joseph SanFilippo, M.D.

—JOSEPH SANFILIPPO, M.D., MARIA FARERI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Today life for little Joyce Berry (top) is a lot like it is for most 3-year-olds.

Above, she is seen with dad Dennis, mom Teresa and big sister Maxine.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES AVAIL ABLE AT MARIA FARERI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, PLEASE CALL 877.WMC.DOCS OR VISIT WORLDCLASSMEDICINE.COM/MFCH. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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center’s diagnostic breast-care services and technology in one location. Here technicians can perform low-dose digital mammograms, breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), breast sonograms, ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies and other breast health services.

In stereotactic biopsies, a special mammography machine uses ionizing radiation to direct the radiologist’s instruments to the site of irregular tissue so it can be evaluated. The Women’s Imaging Center also provides DEXA densitometry bone scanning for diagnosing osteoporosis or other bone diseases affecting women. (DEXA stands for dual-energy X-ray absortiometry, a scanning technique that employs two different X-ray energy sources rather than just one for greater precision.)

But state-of-the-art technology is only part of the story of this impressive new facility, says Zvi Lefkovitz, M.D., Director of Radiology at Westchester Medical Center.

“Comfort is also critically important,” he says. “Women coming for a breast image are already very nervous that we’ll find something, so the aesthetics of our environment goes a long way in relieving their stress and anxiety.”

The emotional lift provided by pleasant, comfortable surroundings can translate into a medical benefit because it helps technicians get a better image. Dr. Lefkovtiz explains: “These tests may involve some discomfort. But the accuracy of the results is related to how well the patient is positioned in the diagnostic machinery. Someone who is comfortable

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If you think comforT AND aesthetics are just superficial frills in medicine, think again. They affect our emotions, and doctors now understand that our emotional life plays an important role in health and the things we do to maintain it. That insight informs the design of Westchester Medical Center’s new 5,000-square-foot Women’s Imaging Center, which opened last summer. Women who need to go there for an imaging test—whether it’s a routine screening or an attempt to diagnose a problem— know they’re getting not just the finest in clinical technology, but also the latest in patient-friendly design.

The new Women’s Imaging Center, the only one of its kind in the lower Hudson Valley, consolidates all of the medical

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“ WO M E N W H O C O M E I N F O R I M AG I N G T E ST S M U ST F E E L THE Y ARE BEING TRE ATED IN A SPECIAL WAY, AND WE DE SIGNED T H E C E N T E R TO D O E X A C T LY T H AT.” — Z VI LEF KOVIT Z, M. D., WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER

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Clockwise from top left: A patient undergoes breast ultrasound; the waiting room; Medical Director Julian Sanchez, M.D., reviews digital mammography images; a patient has a bone scan.

is easier to position accurately. Such a patient is also able to be more cooperative, and the tests require the patient to be as cooperative as possible.”

Good feelings are encouraged even before patients walk into the Women’s Imaging Center, as complimentary valet parking at the building’s entrance is available to visitors. “They must feel that they are important, that they are being treated in a special way, and we designed the center to do exactly that,” Dr. Lefkovitz says. Indeed, it looks and feels more like a health spa than a medical facility.

Decorated in warm earth tones, featuring

exotic wood paneling, plush carpeting, chandeliers and artistically etched glass, the center was “designed by a woman to reflect a woman’s perspective,” he says.

“I helped ensure that the design worked operationally, and the technicians organized the imaging equipment, but the décor was all created to give women a sense of dignity and privacy.”

Changing rooms are located in a women-only area and are larger than most women expect, with full wall mirrors and lots of space for clothing. Patients are given luxurious, full-length robes to cover skimpy medical gowns while

awaiting their procedure. Elegantly incorporated flat-panel televisions in the waiting room and changing area help women pass the time pleasantly.

Prompt and personal service is emphasized. Each woman gets her test results in a private consultation room, and counselors are always available if those results suggest further testing or a consultation with a breast specialist.

“We treat every patient with the respect and concern we’d give to family,” Dr. Lefkovitz says. “In fact, two of my own family members visited the facility and were simply amazed by it.” —D.L.

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‘FACES OF HEART DISEASE’ A PHOTO EXHIBIT CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF THOSE WHO HAVE BATTLED THE ILLNESS IF YOU ARE OUT AND ABOUT IN WESTCHESTER County this summer and fall, be on the lookout for a traveling portrait gallery sponsored by Westchester Medical Center and presented by the Westchester-Fairfield American Heart Association. The 2011 “Survivors Gallery” features local residents whose lives have been touched by heart disease and stroke and the care they received at Westchester Medical Center.

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M A RT IN COHEN, M. D., CA RDI OLO GI ST; L INDA C U O MO, M.D., CA RDI OLO GI ST For every heart saved at Westchester Medical Center, a family is reunited.

Behind every failing heart is a family filled with hope. The face of heart disease can take many forms—someone’s mother, brother, daughter or best friend. By far the greatest reward for Drs. Cohen and Cuomo is knowing that the work they do not only helps patients but also keeps families together.

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Lida is a recent stroke survivor. Her husband recognized her stroke symptoms and sought medical attention right away. She lives today with 100 percent of her faculties because of the immediate medical intervention and advanced care at Westchester Medical Center. Grateful to be “whole” again, Lida, in her late 50s, has been given a second chance at life. Knowing now how quickly things can change, she makes every moment count.

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IN GOOD HEALTH ANDRE A AND BROOKLYN BENEDIK T Brooklyn was only 4 years old when her heart murmur was first diagnosed. She had atrial septal defect—a hole in her heart.

Following open-heart surgery to repair the opening, Brooklyn now lives an active, healthy kindergartner’s life. Grateful for the care she received, on her 5th birthday Brooklyn donated her presents to kids at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. Her mom, Andrea, is proud of her daughter’s generous heart. She says every day with Brooklyn is her gift, and fortunately, they will have a lifetime of birthdays to celebrate together.

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Patricia came into this world with only a 90 percent chance at life. Born with multiple congenital heart defects, she had her first surgery at 7 days old. She would later have two more operations. Now age 6, many doctor visits later, Patricia is most thankful to her favorite docs, Drs. Sett and Giamelli of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, for giving her heart wings so that she can soar.

Patricia is wise beyond her years and looks forward to following her heart to wherever it takes her.

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IN GOOD HEALTH M A RY A ND A NGE LO DIM A RTINO Angelo is 78 years young but too old for a new heart. He suffered his first heart attack nearly 20 years ago and numerous surgeries have followed. Recently diagnosed with endstage heart failure, Angelo had a prognosis that wasn’t good, and he was not a candidate for a heart transplant. Thanks to new technology at Westchester Medical Center such as the LVAD—an implanted heart pump— and other medical treatments, Angelo gets to resume his active lifestyle and love for life with his sweetheart of 53 years, Mary.

ROLLY AGUIL A R, CARDIOLOGY NUR SE Aguilar has been a nurse for 23 years, and he knows all too well that heart disease does not care how you look or where you come from. He has seen thousands of patients come through the doors of Westchester Medical Center—all from different walks of life and backgrounds. He serves them all with the same goal in mind: to provide care, comfort, hope and peace of mind.

K ATA RIN A , ROB E RT A ND DA RI A WE IGE L At age 15, Katarina collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest while at volleyball practice. Her coaches saved her with CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). She was later diagnosed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center with CPVT, a rare congenital defect, and was implanted with a defibrillator. Her mother, Daria, and brother, Robert, were tested and found to have the same inherited arrhythmia that could have caused their hearts to fail at any time. They now each have an implanted defibrillator to help regulate their heartbeats. Katarina shares her story to champion CPR and AED training in schools.

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1 For men, an old-school Fila Retro Jacket, $80, in a classic color combination is the perfect layer for chilly mornings on the court or for kicking around town on cool evenings. fila.com.

2 Finally, a chic and sturdy tennis carry-all for women! Cortiglia’s Sonoma bag, $425, is made from patent leather and nylon and stylishly holds two racquets plus your gear. cortiglia.com. 3 The lightweight nylon Wind Tunnel Pullover from Lija, $110, is wind-resistant and water-repellent.

Available in light blue or white, it will look great with both tennis clothes and your everyday attire.

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6 Not only is Babolat’s AeroPro Drive GT, $189, highly rated, it is also Rafael Nadal’s racquet of choice. It filters and dampens racquet vibrations for maximum comfort during play and is available in lightweight, extended and junior versions. New Rochelle Tennis Club, New Rochelle, 914.633.3388. 7 Need a gift for a tennis enthusiast? Tiffany & Co.’s beautiful 18K gold tennis charm (notice the diamond) on an 18K chain is both classic and stylish. Your loved one will be the envy of her tennis group. Tiffany & Co., White Plains, 914.686.5100. 8 The Polar RS300X heart-rate monitor watch will track your heart rate, calories burned, speed/ pace and distance traveled when combined with the heart-rate monitor and S1 foot pod (which is worn on your shoe). It’s $250 when purchased as a set. Bronxville Running Company, Bronxville, 914.337.7177. —ALLISON ANDERSON

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Try the Anna mirror, $3,480, from Julian Chichester. It has a bleached oak fretwork frame and an eglomise back. julianchich ester.com. 3 In decorating any room, a key element is lighting. “I love the architectural leaf design of the Maize vintage lamp

by Arteriors,” says McGee. $1,575 at Milieu, Mamaroneck, 914.315.6090. 4 Function meets fashion with heavy-duty indoor and outdoor rugs by Dash and Albert, which are washable and fade-resistant. Shown in a diamond pattern in lighthouse denim and white. Sickles East India Design, Bronxville, 914.337.2177. 5 “With this fresh, bright lacquer color, I can’t wait to sit in my garden!” says McGee of this Chippendale curved garden bench, by O’Brien Ironworks, $3,900. thewellappointedhouse.com.

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top left and second to right and two bottom center: courtesy of Shirley Lindefjeld. top second to left, far right, and bottom left courtesy of rainbeau ridge. bottom right: courtesy of amy hall

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These three women are standouts, but not for table flipping, hair pulling or extravagant shopping sprees. they are too busy saving the planet, one eco-friendly step at a time—and inspiring others along the way.

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AS THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS for the 27-year-old women’s apparel maker Eileen Fisher, which used organic cotton long before many of its competitors, Amy Hall’s job is to help the company run its business responsibly. This entails guiding the company’s human rights program, developing community partnerships and overseeing its commitment to environmental sustainability.

But Hall takes the same approach to life outside of work. A lover of the outdoors, she began biking to the office in Irvington a few years ago when she lived in Yonkers, ultimately initiating the company’s bike-towork week, which drew 18 participants and occurred for the second time in May, with employees receiving compostable water bottles and bike repair kits as an incentive. From her new home in Ossining, she now travels a different route when she’s up for it: a hilly, hour-and-15-minute ride she calls “deadly.” But it inspired her to participate in the Climate Ride from New York to Washington, D.C., in May to raise awareness for green jobs, clean energy and climate education. She pedaled south on a

bamboo bicycle she built herself at a workshop in Brooklyn.

Hall went organic in 2002 when she had her first child.

“When you have a little innocent being growing inside you, you do everything you can to learn about your health and the sources of your food,” she says.

Despite being a self-described “terrible gardener,” each year Hall plants a vegetable garden, which yields a crop of green beans, snow peas and tomatoes that never even make it to the table because her children (now there are two) snatch them up for snacking. To supplement the produce she raises in her own garden, she shops at the local farmers’ market, Mrs. Green’s and Whole Foods.

“You choose a couple of ways to start, like recycling, or using reusable bags or composting, and it becomes routine,” she says. She uses natural cleaning agents and air-dries her laundry, with the exception of sheets and towels, which she throws in the dryer because “they’re just too big.”

“I am one who tries to be realistic in choosing the things that work for my lifestyle,” she says.

“YOU CHOOSE A COUPLE OF WAYS TO START, LIKE RECYCLING OR COMPOSTING, AND IT BECOMES ROUTINE.”

Bamboo makes for an environmentally friendly bicycle because it has a low CO2 footprint compared with aluminum and steel, plus it’s sustainable and even biodegradable. And bamboo is surprisingly strong and durable.

Amy Hall built her bamboo bike at Bamboo Bike Studio in Brooklyn (bamboobikestudio. com), which offers weekend workshops for people who want help building a bamboo bike and sells pre-made bamboo bikes and kits for building one on your own.

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shirley lindefjeld: Going green by protecting farmland

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it’s not every day that a veteran currency trader retires from Wall Street to try her hand shearing sheep.

But that’s just what Bedford resident Shirley Lindefjeld did after spending more than a decade buying yen with Swiss francs and shekels with yuan.

Lindefjeld plies her new trade on the historic 30-acre farm where she lives with 52 Merino sheep and assorted horses and chickens (layers only, no broilers). Under the auspices of her vertically integrated operation known as WoolWorks, she not only harvests the fleece, colors it with natural dyes and has it spun into yarn (in Vermont by the country’s last surviving commercial organic spinnery), but also oversees its crafting into scarves, hats, leggings and wraps made from 100 percent Merino wool by artisans in New Jersey. The accessories retail for as much as $150 each at places like Barney’s and Stone Barns—and at her shop on the farm, where she also sells a limited number of hand-knit items for babies.

“Though finance is my background, I always loved animals,” says Lindefjeld. “But I had to figure out how to make a business out of it and how to make that business something I was proud of.”

To get going, 15 years ago she immersed herself in the stuff—er, fleece—of sheep, buying a small flock that now includes several ewes with names like Annie and Gracie, and then purchasing a prize ram known for yielding a long, soft fleece. Then she enrolled in a week-long sheep education program at Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

A typical day for Lindefjeld consists of checking on the general health of the WoolWorks sheep (their heads droop products when they’re sick); feeding

them a natural diet (organic hay in winter, pesticide-free grass in summer, plus a 16-percent protein mix); and giving them the occasional foot bath and pedicure as a special treat.

She always picks a rain date for the much-anticipated shearing ritual in late April, which she conducts with the help of a professional shearer outside, rather than in a dark barn. Every year Lindefjeld hosts five or six groups of school children or people with developmental disabilities from agencies such as Westchester Arc. “The sheep romp around, and they have no upper teeth, so they’re great with kids as long as the kids can stay calm,” she says.

When she’s not hosting a shearing event or delivering lambs in May, Lindefjeld devotes a substantial amount of time to farmland protection and the reduction of carbon emissions by

“it is this care for the land that will allow us to grow as a county in a healthier way.” serving on the Steering Committee of Bedford 2020, a panel that advises the town on ways to reduce energy consumption.

In addition, she is the vice president of the Bedford Farmers Club, which at age 100 is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the country, and a member of the Westchester Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, which conserves and protects the county’s farmland and encourages the development of agricultural land—36 percent of which was lost between 1983 and 1994—for the production of food and other products.

“We live in a part of New York that has lost much of its agriculture to housing developments and population growth,” Lindefjeld says. “All of the organizations that I am involved with are committed to land and environmental protection to balance out the increasing population of Westchester County. It is this care for the land—and smart growth—that will allow us to grow as a county in a healthier way with greenspace around us and clean water and land for us all to enjoy.”

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Lisa Schwartz gardening

The cheese Schwartz is making is sold at Mt. Kisco Seafood, Blue Hill Café at Stone Barnes and Bedford Gourmet.

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lisa schwartz: Going green by running an eco-smart farm a “sustainable farm in suburbia can happen,” says Lisa Schwartz, who since 2002 has operated the Rainbeau Ridge Farm in Bedford, using about four acres of a 15-acre spread.

In 1989, Schwartz took herself off the partner track in management consulting in order to be home with her children. Eight years later, the family moved to Japan, where she spent the “most playful” four years of her life. Together, the Schwartzes traveled throughout Asia with itineraries often determined by the exotic seasonal ingredients that were available in a region, or the pre-dawn opening of a local food market.

“During that time the food issue really came into focus for me,” says Schwartz. “There was no ‘aha’ moment. I just knew I needed to do something with my own hands that was tangible and creative—not just intellectual, but physical.”

It turned out that at the same time that Schwartz began having these thoughts about watching “food miles” (the distance menu items must travel), eating local and choosing in-season ingredients, the “slow food” movement was taking off, and so

was a budding collective consciousness about the natural environment. Her timing couldn’t have been better.

“I’ve been very influenced by the concept of a ‘nature deficit disorder’ in kids,” she says. “They’ve lost their sense of imagination as a result of not spending time outdoors. It’s been a long time since everyone had a backyard cow.”

Upon her return in 2001 to the old Bedford house she’d owned since the late ’80s, Schwartz went to work studying agriculture and beekeeping, networking with goat owners to secure her own pair of milking does and purchasing parcels of land that abutted her property and that a century ago made up a farm known as Beaver Ridge.

These days she has four full-time employees who, like her, divide their time among working the organic vegetable garden, making award-winning cheeses (five-inch rounds of ChevreLait and the ash-coated Meridian among them), doing farm maintenance and tending to the livestock—largely endangered breeds Schwartz is helping to preserve, including

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Cotswold sheep, Kerry cows, blue egg-laying, tufted Araucana chickens and Bourbon Red turkeys, as well as Alpine goats, llamas, Guinea hens and peacocks.

Besides hosting several “open farm” days, festivals and school and scouting groups throughout the year, Rainbeau Ridge offers cooking classes with local chefs in the farm’s kitchen, in which students learn that asparagus is a spring vegetable or that tomatoes are light on flavor in the winter, for example. The farm also features an extensive calendar of nature-oriented activity programs for children.

“Food is not just essential to life,” says Schwartz, who chairs the Food & Agriculture task force of Bedford 2020. “It’s essential to our quality of life too.”

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“kids have lost their sense of imagination as a result of not spending time outdoors.”

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The house boasts two leaded glass windows.

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“I knew then that we might have to buy this house,” says Jennifer, “because I grew up right near there in San Marino.”

The orange hue of the California stucco on the home’s exterior, the small leaded windows and exposed wood beams in the living room and the rounded doorways throughout the house all looked wonderfully familiar to the Golden State native, and it wasn’t long before the family was unpacking boxes.

While the couple liked the bones of the 8,000-square-foot house, they felt it needed finishing. They also had to marry their tastes—hers was more traditional, his more contemporary.

They wanted to work with an interior designer, but they didn’t want the house to become stuffy or formal; they preferred to maintain a fresh look that took its cues from nature.

“I love being outside by the pool or in the garden,” says Jennifer. “I wanted bright colors to liven up the rooms and a lot of windows to let the sunshine in.”

Designer Frank DelleDonne understood and went to work to interpret the couple’s vision. He started by building up the Mediterranean flavor of the house, adding authentic wainscoting and architectural detailing where it had been lacking.

His palette was inspired by coastal landscapes—golden yellow Venetian stucco for the dining room; ocean blues everywhere from the kitchen granite countertop to living room sofas and the powder room; and a delicious ripe cherry for the library to contrast with toasty white oak walls and the

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brown leather floor. A very fine oatmeal-colored hemp worked for wall coverings.

There was one design element, however, that the designer didn’t dare pursue actively with the Barrys. “Jennifer was terrified of window treatments,” says DelleDonne. “She is from California and wanted maximum natural light.” His solution?

Simple silk curtains for the living room.

The environmentally-minded couple also wanted to try to use wood from the trees that had to be cleared for the addition to the home. “We wanted to make floorboards, but that didn’t work,” says DelleDonne. “Now we’re going to make a table.”

Accustomed to lots of outdoor activity, Jennifer also charged DelleDonne with creating a Mediterranean-style pool area and requested trees such as crape myrtle and Southern magnolia that reminded her of home. “I love being outside,” she says. “I love gardening and always involve the kids. I play tennis every day—even in the winter—and my husband is crazy about running.”

“We were really able to redo this house to suit this modern family’s lifestyle,” says DelleDonne. The result brings some of the joys of California here to the Northeast.

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“For beaut y and color and form, you can’t beat the simplicit y of the shape and function in nature.”

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photography by keith scott morton. visit scottmortonworks.com to see more of his work.

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ick up a copy of House Beautiful, Country Living or Architectural Digest, and you’re likely to see New York City-based photographer Keith Scott Morton’s work: lushly lit, serenity-inducing interiors that draw you in. Although Morton now splits his time between homes in the Carnegie Hill area of Manhattan and Orient, N.Y., he was born in Scotland, and he credits his native country as the source of his refined aesthetic. His great-grandfather had a decorative arts studio in Edinburgh, where natural motifs played center stage. So it’s no wonder the work closest to Morton’s heart is his botanical photography, photos of blooms that evoke deep emotion. “For beauty and color and form,” he says, “you can’t beat the simplicity of the shape and function in nature.”

Look at his anemones, his peonies, his ranunculus—“both lyrical and complicated,” as he calls them. The close-ups show the flowers’ architecture—lines, curves, arcs and wedges meet, intersect and overlap to create harmonious images. “It’s terrific to focus on one object in an intimate setting,” says Morton. Terrific indeed, and you can’t help wondering how it’s done.

Here are Mor ton’s tips in the three key areas that he says assure a frameworthy photo:

Lighting Pick a day with light cloud cover that produces soft lighting, advises Morton. Then think about the effect you’d like to create: Frontal lighting provides a starker, more graphic

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impression. Light your flower from the side, and you’ll create mystery and mood.

And from the back? You’ll end up with an ethereal, perhaps even eerie, effect.

Angle You have your subject: the flower or flowers. Now how will you approach it? Will you look at it as we tend to see it—straight on? From a low angle? From above? Morton urges going “beyond your normal comfort level as an erect homo sapiens. Approach the flower from different angles while viewing through the camera and see what the effects are.”

Cropping The same flower looks quite different depending on how you crop it. “When you come in very tight, it emphasizes the characteristics within the flower—the details and the form of the bloom itself,” says Morton. “When you pull back, what’s around the subject— the table, the wall, the light—suddenly becomes important.”

Now that you’re armed with Morton’s advice, grab your camera, head outside and snap away. With a little practice, you may be rewarded with a stunning photo of nature truly in bloom.

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This summer, dive into our county’s best water-based recreation

Go With The Pros Want to go sailing, kayaking or fishing, but don’t have the know-how or equipment? Check out one of these outfitters: Bedford Sportsman offers fishing trips: bedfordsportsman.com; 914.666.8091 Hudson River Recreation offers kayak trips: kayakhudson.com; 914.682.5135

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Croton Sailing School offers sailing excursions: crotonsailing.com; 914.271.6868

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With the weather warm at last and everything green, it’s time to get outside and explore the county. You might be surprised to learn that there are nearly 50 parks and 18,000 acres in the Westchester County Parks system. We put together a list of great water-friendly places—think swimming, fishing and kayaking—that also offer a bit more.

Camping, hiking or biking, anyone? Being outdoors in sunlight, even for just 10 minutes, helps your body produce vitamin D, a nutrient that aids bone health and enhances immunity. It also lowers your level of stress hormones, so you feel calmer and more in control. So head out into the sun and have some fun! By Judy Koutsky

Know Before You Go

Saxon Woods

Croton Point Park

Saxon Woods Park is a 700-acre property offering a variety of recreational facilities including the county’s largest swimming pool and a children’s aquatic playground. The park also contains an 18-hole golf course as well as a miniature course, hiking trails and picnic areas. It is also the site of the county’s only playground that is accessible to the disabled.

A 508-acre green space situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River, this is the perfect place for swimming, kayaking and enjoying beach activities. Croton River is home to an abundance of wildlife including osprey, haws and herons. You can also go camping and hiking here. Want more? Check out the historic wine cellars that are thought to be the oldest in New York State.

914.995.4480; parks.westchestergov.com

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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation This is an ideal place to go fishing with the kids. Two streams, Cross River and Stone Hill River, make for a picturesque backdrop. At 4,315 acres, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the county’s largest park and home to the Trailside Nature Museum. With miles of wooded trails and great picnic areas, it’s perfect for summer activities like hiking, biking and camping.

914.864.7317; parks.westchestergov.com

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Croton Gorge Park The park is a popular spot for fishing, picnicking and hiking, with direct trail access to New York State’s Old Croton Aqueduct. This 97-acre property sits at the base of the Croton Dam and is arguably one of the most picturesque spots in the county.

914.827.9568; parks.westchestergov.com

George’s Island Park George’s Island Park is a 208-acrewaterfront park that offers magnificent views of the Hudson River. It contains tidal wetlands, a freshwater pond and wooded trails. It also has boat access to the Hudson River as well as areas for nature study and picnicking. For birders, this is the ideal spot for viewing eagles.

Hikers will also love the trail network.

914.737.7530; parks.westchestergov.com

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Glen Island Park A favorite park for swimming and boating on Long Island Sound, this 105-acre island property is connected to New Rochelle by a drawbridge built in the 1920s. After Playland, Glen Island is the second most widely used park in the county parks system. The 130 acres provide a beautiful, crescent-shaped beach with access to Long Island Sound.

Cannons, sculptures and stone castles give the park a unique atmosphere.

914.813.6720; parks.westchestergov.com

Playland Amusement Park and Beach Playland proudly bills itself as “America’s Premier Playground,” and it’s easy to see why. There’s plenty to do here—rides, beach, pool, a boardwalk, concerts, fireworks and more—and you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy it. The area was the site of various amusement parks dating back to the 1800s before the Westchester County Park Commission purchased the land and redeveloped the area, opening Playland in 1928. For those looking for rides of a more subdued sort, Playland Lake offers lake cruises and has pedal boats available for rent—or you can launch your kayak into Long Island Sound.

914.813.7010; parks.westchestergov.com

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For some of the parks listed, you’ll need to purchase a Westchester County Parks Pass. The reasonablypriced pass—it’s $50 and valid for three years—is only issued in person and requires proof of Westchester residency. To find an office near you, visit westchest ergov.com or call 914.864.PARK. The pass allows you access to the parks, plus discounts on parking, golf and other activities. Also, keep in mind that in some cases, entrance to the park is free, but there may be a charge for parking or swimming/beach use.

Thompson’s Lake State Park The park has a beautiful sandy beach, and recreational opportunities abound such as boat access, rental row boats, fishing areas and nature trails.

This is also a popular camping site, and recreational programs are offered for campers throughout the summer.

518.872.1674; nysparks.com

Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park The 1,082-acre site is Westchester’s northernmost county park and offers a variety of water activities including fishing and boating. The park contains five lakes and a spectacular overlook, which makes for breathtaking hiking destinations. There’s plenty of outdoor fun to be experienced here, including camping, nature exploration, picnicking and a high/low ropes challenge course.

914.864.7310; parks.westchestergov.com

Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park In this beautiful park not far from the Big Apple you’ll find an enormous pool that can hold 3,500 bathers at one time. The pool contains 1.5 million gallons of water, more than twice the volume of an Olympic-sized pool! The park’s oases of blue water, Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, provide excellent freshwater fishing and boating. Popular catches include bass, perch and sunfish. Both rowboats and pedal boats are available and visitors can launch their own canoes and kayaks.

914.245.4434; nysparks.com

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Today’s appliance buyer demands more personalized attention for their money. “It carries weight when a customer can speak directly to the company’s president—you can’t get that service at most big box appliance retailers,” says Joel Kapnick, owner of Appliance Connection, authorized retailers of best selling names such as Sub-Zero, Miele, Viking, and Liebherr. Follow through is a priority and fully-trained staff are knowledgeable about every product in the store. Appliance Connection’s website debuted this spring—a place to peruse before visiting for a consultation.

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The Caravan Connection

For three decades, The Caravan Connection has garnered awards for its sale and services of the finest quality oriental carpets.

For 2011, Mike and Mary Lynn McRee offer the full breadth of possibilities in hand-knotted floor covering, from Tibetan wool and silk to antique Serapis and Oushaks. Don’t miss The Caravan Connection’s “Spring Fling” 20% discount on cleaning and repairs through June 30th. Free pick up and delivery are always provided.

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Carpet Trends

Business is strong at Carpet Trends, and for good reason.

Westchester’s largest carpeting showroom—in business for 55 years—is known for its quality service and large selection of fine Wiltons and in-stock rolls of wool carpeting. Fun brightly colored shag rugs for children’s rooms and sparkling white shags for living rooms are in great demand this season. This year marks the opening of Carpet Trends’ custom room for decorators who want to create unique carpets with their clients, and welcomes the addition of Decorative Carpets of California. The company services large and small commercial projects with bamboo, nylon, and wool products.

Carpet Trends also recently installed solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint.

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If you’re concerned about the effects of ultra-violet light, but don’t want to forfeit the joy of sitting outside, Gregory Sahagian & Son, Inc., a family-owned awning business since 1990, offers the newest materials from Sunbrella Fabrics—recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation—which provide up to 98% U.V. protection from harmful effects of the sun. From styles that range from traditional to distinctive, a GS&S custom fabric awning is one of the best backyard investments you can make for your health and comfort.

Choose from more than 600 patterns to shade your patio, deck, or terrace. Combine the comfort of an indoor lifestyle with the beauty of outdoor living.

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My Home, My Planet For over a decade, My Home, My Planet has remodeled thousands of kitchens and has become a source for contemporary and traditional cabinetry brands. The company has expanded with two locations. A new Manhattan showroom features Leicht cabinets, the best combination on the market of German quality and value.

In addition, the new Westchester showroom, (conveniently located near the Mt. Kisco train station), is a 5,000-square-foot home design center featuring hardware, lighting, tile, plumbing, flooring, and cabinetry. Expert design staff at each location will help you choose from a variety of product styles from traditional to modern and all price points from budget to high end. My Home, My Planet is a full-service contractor licensed in Manhattan and Westchester to install its own cabinetry.

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New Dimensions Remodeling has created classic kitchen and baths for Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield Counties for over 20 years. The New Dimensions’ team has extensive design/build experience spanning over 35 years. With that breadth of experience, New Dimensions Remodeling’s streamlined, stress-free process results in never having to go over the initiated cost of a project. “There are no surprises—we never go over our quote on a project,” says Frank Branca, owner of New Dimensions Remodeling, who adds that his staff is sensitive to fluctuating real estate values, and understands the true costs of alterations. “We specialize in working with you to put together the best possible project for the best return on your investment.”

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Did you ever wish you had more closet space or could alleviate the morning mad dash to find something to wear? The Royal Closet will show you that organization is not impossible or expensive. The Royal Closet has helped homeowners maximize space by designing simple and elegant closets, home offices, pantries, mudrooms, entertainment centers, and garages since 1989. They’ve been recognized for their innovative designs and superior craftsmanship, and they manufacture right on premises. Call for a complimentary in-home consultation.

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Cheese 101 A comprehensive overview of cheese and its cl assic combinations

on T YPES OF CHEESE In my view, the consistency of a cheese and the presence or absence of rind are the easiest ways to categorize cheese, together with how strong the flavor is. Here are seven key varieties: YOUNG, UNRINDED Young goat and sheep cheeses dominate this popular style. When they’re first made, they’re light and moussey, just formed into a small flat disc or cylinder.

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crumbled, and a week or so later, sliced. After a month on they will have acquired a protective greyish coating of mold, often described as a “natural rind.” Better-known ones are the pyramid-shaped Valençay and Tymsboro, and the herb-coated Perroche cheeses. Other well-known examples are mozzarella and mascarpone.

SEMI-SOFT Unlike other cheeses, Bries and Camembert, which are also known as

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semi-soft cheeses, get softer as they age rather than firmer and drier.

HARD How hard must a hard cheese be? Some experts consider only rock-hard crystalline cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano truly hard, but most of us would include cheeses that were cut from big wheels such as cheddar or Gruyère.

VERY HARD CHEESES These are the oldest cheeses you’re likely to find—cheeses

so hard they’ve become almost crystalline and need to be shaved or grated rather than sliced. The best-known type is Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano, but matured Grana Padano and Pecorino (also from Italy), Sbrinz from Switzerland, Roomano from Holland and Vella Dry Jack from California are similar.

WASHED-RIND These are described as washed-rinded because the surface of the cheese is rubbed with a brine

text © Fiona Beckett and photography © Loupe Images/Richard Jung

Overwhelmed by the dizzying array of varieties offered at your local cheese store? Don’t worry—help has arrived. In her book Fiona Beckett’s Cheese Course, author Beckett, an award-winning British food and wine writer, demystifies cheese and offers wisdom on the classic cheese board and the best pairings. Here, an excerpt:

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(salt water) solution, which promotes the growth of a bacterium which breaks down the texture of the cheese, turning it soft and pliable. Well-known examples are Epoisses, Langres, Munster and Reblochon from France, Chimay from Belgium, Appenzell from Switzerland and Stinking Bishop from England.

BLOOMY-RINDed This term refers to the downy white surface these cheeses acquire as they mature. Some bloomy-rinded cheeses are exceptionally rich and creamy thanks to the addition of cream during the cheesemaking process. Referred to as double- and triple-creme cheeses, they’re popular in France, which produces some of the most indulgent examples—Explorateur, Brillat Savarin and PierreRobert among them.

BLUE Cheeses develop their blue veining when a harmless penicillin mold is added to the milk or curds. Once the cheese is formed, fine steel needles are inserted to expose the center to oxygen, which enables the mold to spread throughout. Favorites include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Stilton and Cashel Blue.

On cheese boards The classic approach is to aim for a contrast of textures, tastes and shapes. Mild to strong, rounds and wedges, light against dark, soft and hard—it’s an aesthetic impact as much as a gustatory one.

A classic selection would be a young, fresh-tasting goat cheese, a white or bloomyrinded cheese such as a Brie or a Camembert, a hard cheese like a cheddar and a blue such as a Stilton. You could also add a washed-rind cheese, a sheep cheese or a cheese flavored with herbs.

What I like to do is create a miniature cheese board for two. You could have two goat cheese buttons, two wedges

of Camembert or other whiterinded cheese, two slices of Beaufort and two radicchio leaves topped with a spoonful of a soft blue cheese such as Gorgonzola or Cashel Blue.

Perch two small pots of fruit compote or chutney alongside or a couple of shots of grape jelly, add a few grapes or a couple of fresh figs, some small home-baked rolls or precut slices of raisin bread and some rustic artisanal breadsticks, and you’ve got a very pretty-looking board indeed.

On bread In general, softer and sliced breads are better with harder, sliced cheeses and crustier breads like baguettes and ciabatta with soft or semi-soft cheeses.

Try Scandinavian-style crispbreads with mild, semi-soft cheeses like Havarti; seeded, crisp flatbreads with creamy cow, goat or sheep cheeses; breadsticks with mozzarella; a baguette with Brie and Camembert; sourdough bread with all kinds of cheeses, particularly washed-rind cheeses and hard sheep cheeses; mixed-grain bread with cheddar, Cheshire and Lancashire; light rye with alpine cheeses such as Beaufort and Comté; darker ryes with creamy, spreadable cheeses.

OTHER PAIRINGS In summer, take advantage of the wealth of fresh fruit and vegetables to show off your cheeses.

Also, don’t be afraid to introduce a touch of spice. Chili peppers and garlic work well with cheese. One idea: Serve thinly sliced sheep cheese with grilled peppers and almonds as a mini tapas plate with a glass of fino sherry, or do as the Basques do and serve it with a cherry compote and a glass of fruity red wine. Or plate up individual ploughman’s platters with a good chunk of cheddar, some thickly carved ham, a dollop of chutney, an apple and some crusty bread.

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Dairy farms welcome visitors who want a closer look at how cheese is made

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Coach Farm (below) has goats you can visit (right) and tempting artisanal cheeses (far right).

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Bobolink Dairy & Bakery Bobolink owners Nina and Jonathan White last year moved their Vernon, N.J., farm to Milford, N.J., where their cows have plenty of room to roam and munch on grass. From the cows’ milk the Whites produce a variety of cheeses, including the Brie-like Baudolino, a cave-ripened cheddar and the bold, firm Frolic. Their cheeses are sold at the farm and at a variety of farmers’ markets. Hands-on classes limited to four people are taught by Jonathan White, and each Saturday when the weather allows there are one-hour walking tours of the farm to view the milking parlor, creamery, cheese caves and bakery.

Coach Farm After creating the well-known Coach line of handbags, Miles and Lillian Cahn started Coach Farm, a nationally known purveyor of authentic artisanal goat cheeses that are made using the traditional methods of French farmstead cheeses.

Products of the upstate New York farm include cheeses such as the award-winning triple cream wheel, green peppercorn pyramid, green peppercorn tome and caraway round. Tours of the farm are not currently offered, but anyone can stop by at 3 p.m. to meet the goats and watch them being milked—just call first and let farm staffers know you are coming. Products are sold through the website coachfarmstore.com but can also be found at upscale cheese and grocer y stores in the Hudson Valley area including Whole Foods and Balducci’s.

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Bedford Hills seems like an unlikely setting for a farm, but Lisa and Mark Schwar tz have created Rainbeau Ridge on 35 acres there, selling Lisa’s award-winning goat cheeses while offering seasonal cooking classes taught by local chefs and hands-on programs for children. Lisa’s cheeses are sold at local shops and can be found on the menus of a dozen restaurants including Gramercy Tavern in New York City and the Culinar y Institute of America at Hyde Park. They include the ash-coated Meridian, pyramid-shaped Mont Vivant and cups of soft cheese curds. Check the calendar on the website for days when visitors can see this working farm in action, and also for information on festivals in May and October.

Valley Shepherd Creamery Children and adults enjoy visiting New Jersey’s only rotating sheep milking parlor at Valley Shepherd. They also can watch the milk being used to make a variety of cheeses, including the Pyrenees-style Oldwick Shepherd, truffle-laced Tartuffo Shepherd and Smokey Shepherd, which is smoked over applewood embers. Mixed-milk cheeses, which combine sheep’s milk and jersey cows’ milk, include Babaloo, a caveaged blue; the softer Crema De Blue; the flavored Nettlesome made with stinging nettles, and Carameaway made with caraway seeds. The cheeses are available at farmers’ markets, in gourmet shops and some local restaurants. Tours of the farm are offered on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August, and cheesemaking classes are held one Sunday each month from April through November. —Susan Sprague Yeske

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ARMONK

Opus 465 Contemporary cuisine, 465 Main St., 914.273.4676 RestauRant nORth Seasonal, New American fare with locally sourced ingredients, 386 Main St., 914.273.8686

BEDFORD

the BaRn at BedfORd pOst Casual dining with brunch on the weekends, 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800 BistRO twenty-twO French bistro fare, 391 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7333 faRmhOuse at BedfORd pOst Contemporary American cuisine with seasonal ingredients, 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800

BRIARCLIFF MANOR

GuadalajaRa Festive Mexican including favorites like fajitas, 2 Union St., 914.944.4380

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teRRa Rustica Classic Italian with salads, pastas and seafood, 550 N. State Rd., 914.923.8300

BRONXVILLE

haiku asian BistRO Serves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, 56 Pondfield Rd., 914.337.5601

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cRaBtRee’s kittle hOuse American fare with an expansive wine cellar, 11 Kittle Rd. (off Route 117), 914.666.8044

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dOn emiliO at lOBO’s café Upscale Mexican eatery, 57-59 King St., 914.238.2368

CROSS RIVER

haiku asian BistRO Serves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, Cross River Plaza, Routes 35 and 121, 914.763.9120

CROTON FALLS

pRimaveRa Regional Italian cuisine featuring jumbo shrimp parmigiana and grilled Scottish salmon, 592 Route 22, 914.277.4580

CROTON-ON-HUDSON

Ocean hOuse New England–style seashore fare including steamers, grilled wild salmon and fried clams, 49 N. Riverside Ave., 914.271.0702 umami café Creative, eclectic cuisine, 325 S. Riverside Ave., 914.271.5555

DOBBS FERRY

the cOOkeRy Fine Italian comfort food in a relaxed setting, 39 Chestnut St., 914.305.2336 half mOOn Casual American restaurant, 1 High St., 914.693.4130 tOmatillO Authentic Mexican fare featuring inseason local ingredients, 13 Cedar St., 914.478.2300

ELMSFORD

pete’s salOOn & RestauRant Casual bar and eatery with live entertainment, 8 W. Main St., 914.592.9849

HARTSDALE

veGa Classic Mexican cuisine in a contemporary setting, 187-189 E. Hartsdale Ave., 914.723.0010

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON

haRvest On hudsOn Mediterranean cuisine, 1 River St., 914.478.2800

HAWTHORNE

GashO Of japan Hibachi steak house, 6 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.592.5900

IRVINGTON

mima Home-cooked Italian fare with a wine bar, 63 Main St., 914.591.1300 Red hat On the RiveR Upscale eatery featuring contemporary American cuisine, 1 Bridge St., 914.591.5888

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where to eat LARCHMONT

Globe bar & Grill Seafood, pasta and steaks with a lively bar scene, 1879 Palmer Ave., 914.833.8600 larchmont tavern Pub fare in a casual setting, 104 Chatsworth Ave., 914.834.9821

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lusardi’s Authentic, homemade Italian cuisine, 1885 Palmer Ave., 914.834.5555 Plates New American menu with Italian, French and Asian accents, 121 Myrtle Blvd., 914.834.1244

MAMARONECK

haiku asian bistro Serves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, 265 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.381.3200 le Provençal bistro French fare, 436 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.777.2324 Zitoune Festive Moroccan eatery, 1127 W. Boston Post Rd., 914.835.8350

MILLWOOD

sPaccarelli’s ristorante Neighborhood eatery emphasizing Abruzzese cuisine, 238 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.941.0105

MOHEGAN LAKE

bella vita Italian spot known for homemade pumpkin ravioli, 1744 E. Main St., 914.528.8233

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Pour café & Wine bar Boutique wines and spirits from around the world and authentic bistro fare, 241 Main St., 914.864.0606

NEW ROCHELLE

don coqui Authentic Puerto Rican dishes, 115 Cedar St., 914.637.3737 city choW house Asian-Latin fusion cuisine, 1 Radisson Plaza, 914.576.4141 the Gnarly vine Tapas and wine bar, 501 E. Main St., 914.355.2441 sPadaro Inspired Italian cuisine, 211 E. Main St., 914.235.4595

NORTH SALEM

John-michael’s at Purdy’s homestead Modern fare set in a Colonial home, 100 Titicus Rd., 914.277.2301 vox French bistro serving eclectic fare from foie gras to burgers, 721 Titicus Rd., 914.669.5450

PEEKSKILL

division street Grill Food with a contemporary American flair, 26 N. Division St., 914.739.6380

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the Willett house Fine steak house, 20 Willett Ave., 914.939.7500

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rye roadhouse Features steak and Cajun seafood, 12 High St., 914.925.2668 Whitby castle American cuisine, 330 Boston Post Rd., 914.777.2053

SCARSDALE

the 808 bistro Italian fusion fare and a full bar, 808 Scarsdale Ave., 914.722.0808 chat american Grill Steaks, seafood and sandwiches, 1 Christie Pl., 914.722.4000

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where to eat meritage New American cuisine in a chic, Manhattan-style setting, 1505 Weaver St., 914.472.8484

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SLEEPY HOLLOW

wasabi Casual Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, sashimi and hot dishes, 279 N. Broadway, 914.332.7788

SOUTH SALEM

le château Classic French dishes in a Tudor mansion, Routes 35 and 123, 914.533.6631

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equus restaurant French fare served at Castle on the Hudson, 400 Benedict Ave., 914.631.3646 sweet grass grill Creative local fare, 24 W. Main St., 914.631.0000

THORNWOOD

abis Japanese restaurant Traditional Japanese cuisine plus steak house hibachi, 14 Marble Ave., 914.741.5100 Johnny’s bar & grill A variety of American favorites, 665 Commerce St., 914.773.5982

TUCKAHOE

an american bistro Bright eatery featuring quesadillas, lamb and chicken, 296 Columbus Ave., 914.793.0807

WEST HARRISON

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asian temptation Modern Japanese and Asian cuisine, 23 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.328.5151 blue Asian-influenced American fare featuring osso bucco, 99 Church St., 914.220.0000 the melting pot Fondue restaurant with an intimate atmosphere, 30 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.993.6358 morton’s Outpost of the Chicago-based steak house, 9 Maple Ave., 914.683.6101

YONKERS

X2o Xaviars on the hudson Eclectic fare with a vibrant lounge area, 71 Water Grant St., 914.965.1111 Zuppa restaurant & lounge Innovative Italian with homemade pasta, 59 Main St., 914.376.6500

YORKTOWN

peter pratt’s inn New American fare in a rustic setting, 673 Croton Heights Rd., 914.962.4090

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On June 13, get your golf on to benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

JUN 4

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester will host its annual HUMANITARIAN AWARD DINNER at Lexus of Mount Kisco, 6:30 p.m. After a cocktail reception and sit-down dinner there will be an awards ceremony and live auction.

Tickets: $350 . To find out more, call 914.666.8069 or visit bgcnw.com.

JUN 11 The historic James

House will be a scenic backdrop for the PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CRAFT FAIR in Sleepy Hollow, 10 a.m., featuring more than 30 vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, clothing, pottery, handbags, photography and more. The fair will also include tours of the house, an 1851 stone mansion with river views, which can be rented for special occasions. Free admission. For additional information, call 914.366.3170 or visit phelpshospital.org.

JUN 11

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival invites guests to help it celebrate a milestone at its 25TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT at the Boscobel House in Garrison, 4:30 p.m. This special event is a fundraiser for the HVSF, and the evening will include mingling with the 2011 company and a preview of this year’s Silver Anniversary season as well as a live auction presented by members of the company and its benefactors.

Tickets: $200 . For additional information, call 845.265.9575 or visit hvshakespeare.org.

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JUN 18 In an event un-

like any he has ever done before, multi-platinum recording artist and Grammy winner PETER FRAMPTON will perform at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill, 8 p.m. The concert, featuring Frampton’s entire album Frampton Comes Alive! as well as highlights from his catalog, will also include a pre-show gala reception and meet-and-greet. Tickets: $95 to $105 .

To find out more, call 914.402.2081 or visit paramountcenter.org.

JUN 19 Put a bow on a bottle

of sunscreen and take Dad to the FATHER’S DAY HIKE at Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights, 10 a.m.

Enjoy the weather, check out the farm stand and explore the 3½ miles of woodland trails at the farm during this guided tour. Free admission. For more information, call 914.962.2368 or visit hilltophanoverfarm.org.

JUN 25 The Rockefeller State

Park Preserve is opening its carriage trails to runners looking for a picturesque race during the ROCKWOOD 10K RAMBLE at Rockwood Hall, 8:30 a.m. This challenging course provides competitors with a breathtaking view of the Hudson River, and all proceeds from the run will go toward maintaining the park. Registration fee: $40 . Call 914.631.1470 or visit nysparks.state.ny.us to learn more.

JUN 25 The Caramoor Center

for Music and the Arts will be kicking off its 2011 season with an OPENING NIGHT GALA at the Caramoor in Katonah, 6 p.m. The festivities will include a pre-concert cocktail hour; an on-premises dinner; a performance of one of the most beloved of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, H.M.S. Pinafore; and after-the-show dancing with the Pinafore cast. Tickets: $600 to $2,500 .

For additional information, call 914.232.1492 or visit caramoor.org.

JUL 4

Celebrate this Independence Day with carnival food, games, a raffle and amusement rides for all ages before settling down on your blanket during the FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL AND FIREWORKS at Harbor Island Park, the largest park in Mamaroneck. This all-day event will conclude with the main event around 9 p.m.: fireworks over the water.

Free admission. Call 914.777.7784 or visit village.mamaroneck.ny.us for more information.

JUL 5–15

The New York Classical Theatre performs Shakespeare’s HENRY V as never before at Battery Park in Manhattan, 7 p.m.

E xperience the unforgettable journey of King Henry and his army to France, joining the monarch as he leaves England (Castle Clinton in Battery Park), crosses the English Channel (New York Harbor) by boat (ferry) and fights in the epic Battle of Agincourt in France (Governors Island).

Free admission and ferry pass.

To learn more, call 212.252.4531 or visit newyorkclassical.org.

Send event listings to: Westchester Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or reach us by e-mail at thingstodo@ wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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JUN 13

New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning will host the annual GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND GOLF CLASSIC at Mount Kisco Country Club, 8:30 a.m. The event, which benefits this Westchester-based guide-dog training school, will include a full day of golf, breakfast, lunch and a banquet dinner with a silent auction. Tickets: $700 for an individual and $2,500 for a foursome. Call 914.243.2208 or visit guidingeyes.org to learn more.

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THINGSTODO AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS

Go to WorldClassMedicine.com/ 2011Events for more about the medical center’s special events this year.

32ND ANNUAL WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER GALA Saturday, June 11 7 World Trade Center The annual gala is the medical center’s largest fundraising event of the year.

Supporters take part in an elegant evening of fine dining and dancing.

There will be live and silent auctions featuring exotic trips, jewelry and other unique items. Visit WorldClassMedicine. com/gala or call the Westchester Medical Center Foundation at 914.493.2575 to learn more.

LEARNING FOR LIFE Learning for Life is Westchester Medical Center’s series of free educational seminars on topics relating to your health. For additional information or to register, visit WorldClassMedicine.com or call 877.WMC.DOCS.

WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SEMINARS Thursdays, June 9 and July 14; Tuesdays, June 21 and July 26,, 4:30 p.m., Conference Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. If you are overweight, you may be a candidate for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.

Join expert bariatric surgeons for an informative presentation on the latest minimally invasive surgical weightloss procedures.

SUPPORT GROUPS HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Wednesday, 6–8 p.m., in the Cedarwood Hall Conference Room on the first floor.

Call 914.493.7641.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PATIENTS’ FAMILY, CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS Meets every Wednesday, 2–3 p.m., 6 South Patient Lounge, Westchester Medical Center. Call 914.493.1151 for more information.

LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS For information about the group, call the Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Department at 914.493.2621.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6–7:30 p.m. Call 914.493.1573 to find out more.

WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP Meets twice monthly at 6 p.m., Medicall Arts Atrium, 19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 1700, Hawthorne. For dates, visit WorldClassMedicine.com.

Challenge yourself at this year’s Duathlon, June 26.

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10TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER DUATHLON Sunday, June 26 With more than 400 participants each year, the annual Duathlon attracts athletes from the tri-state area and around the country. Competitors run two miles, bike 15 miles and run another two miles around the Westchester Medical Center campus and throughout the surrounding

neighborhoods of Valhalla and Hawthorne. Entry fees: Individuals: early, $55 ; regular, $65 ; race day, $75 .

Two-person relay teams: early, $65 ; regular, $75 ; race day, $75 . Awards for top three overall finishers. For more information, please visit WorldClass Medicine.com/Duathlon or call the Westchester Medical Center Foundation at 914.493.2575.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS, VISIT WORLDCLASSMEDICINE.COM. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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Olana State Historic Site 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, N.Y. 518.828.0135, olana.org Driving time: about two hours

clockwise from top right: The studio at

Olana; the main house; a view looking south from the bell tower

Painter’s paradise

Ch eck ou t a H u dso n R i v er Sch oo l l andscape artist’s masterpiece: his own back yard

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sculptures and furnishings that the painter and his wife acquired over the years.

Besides Church’s own work, the art collection includes paintings by fellow Hudson River School artists Martin Johnson Heade and Arthur Parton, and there are numerous works by Church’s close friend sculptor Erastus Dow Palmer.

It took Church 40 years to create Olana’s vast landscape, and many consider it his greatest work. Like a painting, it features a foreground (the house environs), a middle ground (the rolling fields and forest), and a background (the Hudson River and the Catskill, Berkshire and Taconic mountains). Church planted thousands of trees, created a large, heart-shaped lake and designed miles of carriage trails from which to experience his composition. The grounds are open from 8 a.m. until sunset daily throughout the year and are a popular spot for picnicking, cross-country skiing, hiking

to see more photos of olana and to pl an your visit, go to westchesterhealthandlife.com.

and bird-watching. Walks around the grounds can be brief or as long as two hours if you want to trek the entire carriage drive system. The house is open for tours Tuesday through Sunday (plus holiday Mondays) from April through October, and Friday through Sunday the rest of the year.

The daily number of tickets is limited, so reservations are recommended.

To make a day of it, check out some of the more than 75 antiques dealers in the area, which has become known as a major antiquing destination. The influx of stores beginning in the 1980s has been credited with revitalizing the formerly downtrodden town of Hudson.

These days, Warren Street is lined with great antiques stores and a wide variety of other charming retail shops and restaurants. Those wishing to extend their stay can check into one of the historic inns or B&Bs in the area. —Marisa Sandora Jim Smith

When you travel the winding carriage roads up to Olana, near Hudson, N.Y., you’ll instantly appreciate why famed landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church chose the spot to build his Persian-style mansion in 1870. Turn one corner, and you’re treated to magnificent views of the Hudson River. Round the next bend, and the gorgeous Catskill Mountains fill the sky. And in the surrounding 250 acres, you’ll find the picturesque landscape designed by Church himself.

One of the best-known artists of the Hudson River School, Church designed not only the grounds surrounding the home, but the stone, brick and polychrome-stenciled structure as well, working with the architect Calvert Vaux.

The mansion is a mixture of Victorian, Persian and Moorish styles, and the well-preserved interior remains much as it was during Church’s lifetime, complete with the original furniture, paintings,

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A D V E RT I S E M E N T

SAFETY IS MY JOB. My name is Joe Pollock and I am Site Vice President at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, New York. In this role, I’m the person in charge of safely running the plants day to day.

I understand area residents need to hear from us about the safety of Indian Point, so here are some quick facts: Indian Point has been designed to withstand an earthquake 100 times the magnitude of the strongest earthquake ever recorded in this area. However, it is important to remember that it was the tsunami, not the earthquake, that caused the loss of power to the Fukushima plant’s cooling systems. Which is why we’ve added multiple layers of on-site above ground backup power sources to make certain that our cooling systems will work whenever they are needed.

All who work at Indian Point have complete confidence in the safety of our plants. We have multiple back-up safety systems and continuously upgrade our systems in all our operations to ensure safety.

In addition, all Indian Point staff participate in training programs related to their jobs at least once a year and some, such as control room operators receive one week of additional training every six weeks to ensure safe operation.

Our families and friends live in this area too. We would not be here if we didn’t also believe that Indian Point safely provides clean and reliable lower cost power.

For more information on the safety and security of Indian Point Energy Center, please visit us online at www.safesecurevital.com.

Joe Pollock Site Vice President Indian Point Energy Center

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