OSSINING MAGAZINE
Sharing what we love in Ossining
& nearby communities.
We feature people & businesses with generous spirits
& beautiful visions for our future
Profile: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
Proprietor Amy Hall (pictured left) has a vibrant vision. The new books section at the front of the store is filled with diverse voices, titles by women, and social and ecological work. The pre-loved section is everyone else.read more on substack...
We Celebrate Generosity
Ordinary generosity can easily go unsung. I want to sing it. Hum along with me, if you dare.read more on substack...
Feature: A Walk Through the Garden
When it comes to suggestions for those trying to make more of their land, Ernie right away says:“get rid of your lawn.” There’s a big movement against them, he explains. “They're basically big monocultures of nothing. They don’t support wildlife at all...”read more on substack...
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Ossining is historical.
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Ossining is beautiful.
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Ossining is generous in spirit.
visit ossining
it's easy to meet wonderful people here. especially at the local coffee shops.
Owners Stacey Belmont and Dylan Hardman are entirely personable. The couple, originally from Ossining and Croton respectively, had relocated to Maine for a while, where Dylan spent time broadening his relationship with the coffee business. Co-owner Stacey Belmont is also an artist, which made us happy. And Here happens to occasionally host art exhibits. The shop sometimes hosts live music, too.
L.L. Barkat
An author and poet whose work has been featured on NPR & the BBC, as well as at HuffPost & My French Life. Laura helps out with writing, photography, design, and web development.
Sonia Barkat
An after-school teacher in Croton, a journalist and photographer, Sonia helps out with writing, photography, and video.
Sara Barkat
A local artist and author, and a member of Ossining's Ferry Sloops environmental sailing organization, Sara helps out with research, video, and photography.
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