Phil Reisman, Author at Westchester Magazine

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The Balanced Rock Continues to Fascinate in North Salem

Have you seen North Salem's Balanced Rock? The theories behind the unique structure range from the natural to the otherworldly.

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Bill O’Shaughnessy’s St. Patrick’s Day Tradition in Westchester

Writer Phil Reisman looks back on broadcasting legend Bill O'Shaughnessy's St. Patrick's Day tradition in Westchester County.

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Yonkers Is Poised to Be the East Coast’s Version of Hollywood

Writer Phil Reisman sounds off on why Yonkers is set to become "Hollywood-on-the-Hudson" in New York.

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A Cop Killer’s Parole Reopens Old Wounds in Westchester

Writer Phil Reisman sounds off on Anthony Blanks' parole following a fatal shooting in Larchmont in October 1976.

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Did You Know That Festivus Has Westchester Roots?

Learn more about the origins of Festivus, the holiday created by a Westchester resident and popularized on Seinfeld.

3 Unique Laws That Left a Lasting Impact on Westchester

One writer muses on three unique laws, from burning leaves to cleaning up doggy doo-doo, that have helped to improve Westchester.

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Is the Office Park Dead in Westchester?

With the shifting nature of office culture following the pandemic, one writer explores the decline of the office park in the 914.

Bear Sighting in Westchester County Are Becoming More Common

We’re in a bear market, and by that I am not referring to the flagging value of stocks but rather a spike in the local population of Ursus americanus — the American black bear.

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Reflections on Having and Becoming a Grandfather in Westchester

Contributor Phil Reisman reflects on his grandfathers, their legacies, and his own role as a grandfather in Westchester County.

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Reflecting on Winston Churchill’s 1932 Speech in Westchester

Winston Churchill's speech at the Westchester County Center in 1932 echoes across the global community today.

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