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Cassandra Spiss

Cozy living room with beige armchairs and a round coffee table; doorway to a sunlit adjacent seating area.

Experts Say the Door May Be Closing On Open Floor Plans

Designers today say they are seeing a return to formality and the desire for spaces that stand alone.
From left, Fiona Marino, Alexandra Dimeo, Kate Chesley, and Sadie Fu.

Elementary Students Learn About Perils of Cellphones From an Unlikely Group: High Schoolers

Rye High School sophomores and juniors give presentation on the impact phones can have on mental health, sleep, and free time.
Jennifer Reddington and Chelsea Georgio

Rye Team Partners with New Luxury Group

Jennifer Reddington and Chelsea Georgio of Compass Real Estate have partnered with Métier Maison to represent the Westchester and Connecticut markets.

Weighted Vests Are Having Their Moment

While many swear by the vests, with their baby-carrier-meets-SWAT-team vibe, some health experts warn that they should be worn with care.
Laura Centeno in her gym

With Home Gyms, Keep it Simple

The most important thing when building a home gym is to focus on functional training, experts say.
Lindy Smalt Gould and her mother, Ruth Herron Smalt. Photo by Alison Rodilosso

When You Buy the Family Home in Rye

Annie Canton bought her childhood home on Wappanocca Avenue from her parents at fair market value in 2020.
Good Samaritans: Girl Scouts from Troop 2375 stepped up to build a footbridge at the Bird Homestead.

Girl Scouts Build a Footbridge at Bird Homestead

The girls, all fourth and fifth graders, chose the project at The Bird Homestead property after learning from troop leader Emily Tisdale that the homestead had a flooding problem between two of its properties.
Andrea Deierlein, a reiki healer

The Word-Of-Mouth World of Rye’s Healers

While the science on some of these practices is not proven, many Rye residents find all the proof they need in their own experiences of the practices.
Hilltop Place mansion exterior

Rye Mansion, Formerly Owned By Goodman Fashion Dynasty, Listed for $11M

The property comprises 11,236 square feet, has nine bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.

Kitchens That Are On Trend While Upgrading the Home

Cassandra Spiss writes that a kitchen has the ability to almost instantly age a home, or if done right, make it stand out.