PORT CHESTER, N.Y. - When Reena Kashyap took over as executive director of Port Chester's Clay Art Center in 1997, she was seeking to improve the arts education landscape of the town.Kashyap changed the center from a business into a nonprofit five years ago in order to serve what she considered the lack of quality arts resources in the village. "Our programs did not serve the local ...

RYE, N.Y. - What does it take to be an eco-friendly homeowner? A few small adjustments, which can make a big difference, said Linda Darer, a realtor at Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty in Rye.Darer has completed training in sustainable housing and building green. Here are three tips for going “green:”Green Contracting"Renovate your home with eco-friendly materials. Topping ...