Book selection tends to be a democratic process for most clubs. A few let one or two members do the selecting, but most work it out among the whole group, usually at the end of a meeting.

There’s a new hub of musical creativity in Port Chester, where two key elements have come together for a sonic success.

The opening shots of “Hugo” introduce our hero, a young orphan who secretly lives and works in a Parisian rail station. From behind the huge rail station clock, his young eyes watch the hustle and bustle of the station’s inhabitants. It brings to mind the opening of “Taxi Driver,” another film by Martin Scorsese, which opens with the eyes of cabbie-turned-assassin Travis Bickle. But that’s where the similarities between the two films end.

What Women Really Want — Under the Tree

A White Christmas. World peace. Good health. Those three always make my Christmas list, but sometimes a girl likes something all to herself, especially if she’s the mom of the household relegated to impersonating Santa for weeks.

Four William Raveis Real Estate agents were recently named 2011 Five Star Real Estate Agents. Judy Croughan and Judy Jackson were honored in the Rye real estate market. Maria Skamangas was honored in the Harrison/Purchase marketplace, and Millena Leiningen was the honoree for Rye Brook.

With a sure hand these last 16 years, Nancy Everett has steered a steady course through the often-turbulent local real estate seas. As a sailor, she knows the importance of keeping calm and carrying on.