These women saw our universe as never before. Here’s their story.

At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the foothills above Los Angeles, they calculated orbital trajectories for missions heading to space - a tale told in Nathalia Holt's recent Rise of the Rocket Girls . At the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., they crunched the numbers from experiments in aeronautical wind tunnels, all the better to steer astronauts on launch and landing through Earth's atmosphere.

Why NYC Moms Are Donating Breast Milk Like It’s the New Blood

If you've ever given blood in the city, you know the New York Blood Center isn't shy about soliciting donations in times of scarcity. But blood isn't the only thing New Yorkers can donate - nursing mothers can give their surplus breast milk, too.

Gluten-Free By The Way Bakery Opens In Greenwich

By the Way Bakery , a much-loved gluten-free bakery that got its start in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and has since spread to Manhattan's Upper West and Upper East Sides, has opened its doors to customers in Greenwich - just in time for the holidays. The bakery is also kosher and serving up sufganiyot, perfect for Hanukah.

By The Way Bakery Owner Reflects On New Life In Pleasantville

By the Way Bakery , the much beloved gluten-free bakery which got its start in Hastings and has since spread to Manhattan's Upper West and Upper East Sides, will open it's doors to customers in Greenwich on Wednesday, Dec. 21 just in time for the holiday rush. The shop, at 19 E. Putnam Ave., is the brainchild of an ex-corporate lawyer who went from spending her days crafting contracts to building one of the area's fastest-growing food businesses.

By The Way Bakery Owner Reflects On New Life In Pleasantville

By the Way Bakery , the much beloved gluten-free bakery which got its start in Hastings and has since spread to Manhattan's Upper West and Upper East Sides, will open it's doors to customers in Greenwich on Wednesday, Dec. 21 just in time for the holiday rush. The shop, at 19 E. Putnam Ave., is the brainchild of an ex-corporate lawyer who went from spending her days crafting contracts to building one of the area's fastest-growing food businesses.

Westchester Eateries Serve Up Seven Fishes Feast For Christmas Eve

Whether they make seven meals to reflect the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, or a dozen dishes, representing the 12 apostles, Italian-American families are dishing up a lot on fish on Christmas Eve, according to a report by lohud.com In Italy, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is more of a grand meal than a "feast." If you're going strictly by the book, Christmas Eve is a vigil, or fasting day, when celebrants abstain from eating meat or milk products -- hence, the abundance of seafood dishes.

Iona Prep Announces Major Expansion in the Arts and Technology

As Iona Prep enters its Centennial year, it is embarking upon a capital campaign that will greatly enhance the arts and technology offerings at the all-boys, Catholic Upper and Lower Schools. The Centennial Campaign for Excellence's goal of $10M will provide facility enhancements and instructional improvements at both campuses.
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David Charles Aschmann

David Charles Aschmann, 63, of Farmington, NY passed away December 4 at Thompson Hospital, Canadaiqua, NY following a three year struggle with cancer. His mother Veronica, brother James D., and sister-in-law Martha were with him at the time of his death.
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