I’ve mobilized Westchester’s Jewish community to help Afghan refugees.I recently spent the day in downtown Manhattan with a newly arrived couple from Afghanistan. They had come to America on a Special…Sep 11, 2021Sep 11, 2021
How A Non-Profit That Supports Individuals with Developmental Disabilities is Helping Detained…During these disparaging times, we all need a feel-good story. Here is a story full of inspiration, goodness, and compassion.Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
Seven of Westchester’s Refugees Make Protective MasksIn the eight years since she was forced to leave her homeland, Kurdish refugee Amina Ahmad has built up her own seamstress business and…Apr 20, 2020Apr 20, 2020
Published inWomen and HollywoodVeteran TV Writer Nell Scovell on Her New Book and Hollywood’s Progress — and Lack ThereofNell Scovell is no stranger to Hollywood. A 30-year veteran, she has worked on some of the most memorable shows in TV history, including…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Published inWomen and HollywoodRachel Brosnahan on Playing an Undercover Feminist in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”At a recent event at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Rachel Brosnahan was asked about the #MeToo movement and its potential impact on…Mar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2018
Published inWomen and HollywoodEve Ensler on Her New One-Woman Show “In the Body of the World”Eve Ensler is a Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, author, and social activist. Twenty years ago her name became known around the…Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
Published inWomen and HollywoodDiane Paulus on Directing the Raw, Personal One-Woman Show “In the Body of the World”Diane Paulus is a name most theatergoers are familiar with. She has directed productions of “Waitress,” “Finding Neverland,” “Pippin,” and…Feb 27, 2018Feb 27, 2018
Published inWomen and HollywoodVicky Krieps on “Phantom Thread” and Why She Considers It a Women’s FilmVicky Krieps has a long list of credits, but her new film, “Phantom Thread,” just might be the one to make her a household name. She plays…Jan 16, 2018Jan 16, 2018
Published inWomen and HollywoodQuote of the Day: Sarah Jessica Parker on the Launch of #TimesUpWhile promoting the second season of “Divorce” this week in New York City, Sarah Jessica Parker, fresh off the plane from LA, where she…Jan 15, 2018Jan 15, 2018
Published inWomen and HollywoodLesley Manville on Being an Actress Over 60 and Her Role in “Phantom Thread”Lesley Manville’s career spans four decades and includes three BAFTA nominations and an Olivier Award. Her latest film, “Phantom Thread,”…Jan 5, 2018Jan 5, 2018
