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Kelly Liyakasa

Q&A for the Corner Office

Feb-15-09, 07:00 PM

Despite the bleak reality of Circuit City’s filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, David Livshin, president and CEO of The Dagar Group Ltd. in Fishkill recognized possible perks for existing retailers.



Q&A from the Corner Office

Jul-31-09, 10:24 AM

Neurosurgeon Ezriel Kornel said medical advancements in technology and products occur virtually every month.



Westchester Craft Show draws 100 artists

Oct-23-09, 11:12 AM

The 16th annual Westchester Craft Show drew more than 100 national artists to the Westchester County Center in White Plains one weekend.



Nuts about animals

Oct-16-09, 01:41 PM

Three Northern Westchester women will soon open an office in Chappaqua for their all-organic nut company, Bobbysue’s Nuts!



Business group thrives

Jun-05-09, 02:05 PM

Westchester Business Connection cofounders say event attendance is strong and virtual networking has grown.



Uncovering treasures

Oct-30-09, 11:14 AM

Hudson Valley antiques dealer John Sansevere is in the business of selling art and decorative pieces.



Q&A from the Corner Office

Jul-17-09, 11:38 AM

Hotels and conference centers are increasingly implementing sustainable design and eco-friendly practices.



Pinnacle, Empire OK pact

Jun-28-09, 07:00 PM

Pinnacle Healthcare and Empire BlueCross BlueShield agree on a new contract.

Pinnacle Healthcare battles with Empire

Jun-19-09, 01:26 PM

Taxed out - Pinnacle Healthcare in Valhalla’s contracts with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield will expire June 30 if an agreement fails.

It’s the economy, everyone

Where the candidates stand amid shifting sands

Oct-19-08, 07:00 PM

It seems the candidates are scrolling economic position papers from rolls of paper towels.

Builders learn to make less of an impact

Sep-21-08, 07:00 PM

With all of the talk about leaving less of a carbon footprint, developers are showing that going big doesn’t have to be bad for the environment.



Grant makes houses more ‘accessible’ for residents

Apr-26-09, 07:00 PM

Family Service Society of Yonkers received funding from the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corp. to provide environmental modifications for disabled or elderly residents.

WCC receives $5M

Oct-26-08, 07:00 PM

Westchester Community College in Valhalla received a gift of $5 million from an anonymous donor in recognition of Joseph N. Hankin, president of WCC.

Note taking takes an iTunes U-turn

Sep-28-08, 07:00 PM

Students at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield can utilize the digital download service iTunes this fall to aid them in the classroom via iTunes U technology.



Restaurant reinvents itself

Dec-11-09, 10:37 AM

Caffé Azzurri Wine Bar & Restaurant recently opened in the former location of Piave in Hartsdale.



United we stand

Charity seeks data

Apr-05-09, 07:00 PM

Strategies for the advancement of education were discussed and voted on at The United Way of Westchester and Putnam counties’ education forum.



Fortunoff to open outdoor furniture stores

Sep-29-09, 02:16 PM

Fortunoff Backyard Stores are scheduled to open early next year.



Q&A from the Corner Offices

Dec-18-09, 11:53 AM

Weichert Realtors’ Peggy Doepper said consumers were after information and incentives during their home search this year.

Fundraiser on the Hudson

Oct-05-09, 09:38 AM

The Beczak Environmental Education Center in Yonkers recently hosted “Sunset on the Hudson.”



It’s in the sauce

Jun-19-09, 01:06 PM

Cucina Antica Foods Corp. in Bedford Hills launches an economically friendly line of natural sauce.