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'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' 'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank'
'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' These twin sisters are looking to make a deal. New York natives Taylor Capuano and Casey Capuano Sarai will pitch their business, CAKES Body, on an episode of “Shark Tank” set to air Friday, Dec. 15. The Albany County natives, who graduated from Bethlehem High School, first got the idea for their no-adhesive nipple covers following an admitted “nipple freakout.” “I used to go to the gym with my coworkers in my workout top and I’d throw the pads out and it was super embarrassing working out with ‘nipple freakout’ with my boss right next to me on the treadmill,” Taylor told the “Startup to S…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Entrepreneur From Westchester Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List Entrepreneur From Westchester Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
Entrepreneur From Westchester Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List For Northern Westchester native Tom Weingarten, simply following his passion for sports and coaching and taking a chance ended up bringing him to a level of success that is now earning recognition from major national outlets. Weingarten, age 29, who serves as the chief growth officer for sports media company Overtime, was named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which is released annually and features 600 successful young entrepreneurs, stars, and leaders who have already exhibited plenty of potential.  Since Weingarten joined Overtime in 2015 as a startup, it has grown to have …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Peekskill's Paul Godbee, 84, Built Many Homes Throughout New York Peekskill's Paul Godbee, 84, Built Many Homes Throughout New York
Peekskill's Paul Godbee, 84, Built Many Homes Throughout New York Paul Godbee, a longtime Westchester resident and businessman, fell asleep in death on November 10, 2022. He was 84 years old.  Paul was born on July 30, 1938 in Millen, GA to Willie Warren Godbee and Willie Mae Patrick (Godbee). He went to school in Georgia and worked hard on the family farm before following his older brother Willie and moving to Peekskill in 1955.  Paul was a quiet man with a big heart. He wanted more for his family—his whole family. Paul Godbee embodied the three characteristics of an entrepreneur. He created different companies, he built many homes and est…

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by Family of Paul Godbee
Lifestyle
Westchester High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War Westchester High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War
Westchester High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War A Northern Westchester high school graduate struck a $250,000 deal with Mark Cuban after presenting his self-started business on Shark Tank. Earlier report - Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank Sam Chason, who graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford in 2016, appeared on the popular ABC-TV show on Friday, Oct. 14.  During his appearance, he presented his business, Storage Scholars, which he started in 2017 with his business partner, Matt Gronberg, during their time at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Chason's busin…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester 'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Westchester He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent and performed for the likes of David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Chelsea Handler.  Now, comedian Joe Matarese is bringing “New York City’s best comedy” to Westchester County. On Thursday, July 28, the 30-year veteran stand-up will mark the grand opening of his latest venture, B-Side Comedy Club, a 60-seat venue located on Garth Road in Scarsdale. Joining Matarese on stage will be fellow comedians Nick Scopoletti, Pete Ungar, and Daniel Tirado. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Matarese (…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique
Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique A Hudson Valley entrepreneur is offering a wide variety of functional and fashionable products at her brand-new boutique.  Alexandria Bartley opened A.B. Vault in Dutchess County on Wednesday, April 6. The boutique is located at 564 Main St. in Poughkeepsie and offers a selection of handbags and scrubs.  Bartley said she decided to open the store to expand upon her online handbag business, Arlene's Vault, which she started to honor her late mother. "I've always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I never really had a clear plan on how to get there," Bartley said. "And it wasn…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank' Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank'
Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank' Ever need to be at two places at once? Or there's a meeting you just don't want to attend. A  23-year-old Westchester native where he was high school quarterback has the answer with his new app, aptly titled "Beulr," that allows you to do just that by using a "bot" to attend that meeting for you. The best part? You can watch Peter Solimine pitch his app for some cash on the Friday, Nov. 5 episode of "Shark Tank" on ABC at 8 p.m. On the popular show, Solimine will be pitching Beulr, which is an app that was originally built to skip early morning classes. Hence, the name. He became involve…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51 Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51 An entrepreneur who owned two popular Hudson Valley businesses, has died at the age of 51. Frank Pallett died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness. He was the owner of The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newburgh. He also had a radio show called "Live from The Chance." Pallett was born in Yonkers. He was a graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, and he later attended Dutchess Community College and Empire State College, his obituary said. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Clemens, his two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-ol…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Westchester’s Business Leaders Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Westchester’s Business Leaders
Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Westchester’s Business Leaders The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) celebrated visionary leadership at the 17th annual Business Hall of Fame Awards, which had more than 600 attendees. The program was held Tuesday, April 30 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. It honored a total of six people the BCW considers “visionary leaders” with business successes that have contributed to the overall “vitality” of Westchester County’s economy. “All of the Hall of Fame winners possessed an uncanny sense of what potential customers were looking for and stayed ahead of the curve by delivering their products and service…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Westchester Launches New Program To Develop Businesses, Support Entrepreneurial Talent Westchester Launches New Program To Develop Businesses, Support Entrepreneurial Talent
Westchester Launches New Program To Develop Businesses, Support Entrepreneurial Talent Westchester County has officially launched a new program to initiate business growth and support entrepreneurial talents. The program, called Element 46, is intended to provide Westchester business founders with access to various resources and programming. The startup incubator will offer participants mentors and advisors as well as professional business resources, like a free full-time space at a co-working office. A group of 15 selected local entrepreneurs will be assigned a co-working location throughout the county and be paired with local business and innovation experts. The first gr…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Harrison's Robbie Luiso, Popular Owner Of Local Restaurant, Dies At 47 Harrison's Robbie Luiso, Popular Owner Of Local Restaurant, Dies At 47
Harrison's Robbie Luiso, Popular Owner Of Local Restaurant, Dies At 47 A popular restaurant owner in Westchester has died at age 47. Robert “Robbie” John Luiso of Harrison, who owned and operated the Copacabanna Brazilian Steakhouse in Port Chester, died suddenly on Friday, March 30. Born in Port Chester on Dec. 31, 1970, Luiso looked up to his father, who gave him his direction in life and was his shining star who he continuously admired.  Just like his father, Luiso started his business career owning a bakery and investing in real estate. He developed into a successful restaurateur and entrepreneur with a tireless work ethic. Well-renowned in the food serv…

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by Daily Voice
Business
Dance Passion Leads To Business For Westchester 23-Year-Old Dance Passion Leads To Business For Westchester 23-Year-Old
Dance Passion Leads To Business For Westchester 23-Year-Old Joshua Dooz grew up behind the scenes of his parents’ dance studio, Central Park Dance Academy in Scarsdale but never took a palpable interest in dancing deciding to play sports like wrestling and basketball instead.  But everything changed during a three-month study abroad trip to Zapote, a village in San Jose, Costa Rica, the summer before his senior year of college. That's when the Dobbs Ferry resident walked into his first dance class and and saw how the rhythmic motions of his instructor, Francy, woke up an energy in the room and in him. “She [Francy] must have been 70, but she moved …

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by James Miranda
Business
Get The Blo-Down: Westchester Resident Opens Blow-Dry Bar Get The Blo-Down: Westchester Resident Opens Blow-Dry Bar
Get The Blo-Down: Westchester Resident Opens Blow-Dry Bar Marianne Hammer was ready for a change. A longtime marketing exec with a passion for fashion and beauty, she wanted more flexibility in her life. The answer: A franchise opportunity built around transforming tresses. The New Rochelle resident is now the proud owner of Blo Blow-Dry Bar in Greenwich which had its official grand opening  Thursday, Jan. 17 The new business, at 6 Greenwich Avenue, is recognized for its pink aesthetics and its motto: "No cuts, no color; Just wash, blo, go." In celebration of the opening, Hammer is offering $29 blowouts all weekend, Friday to Sunday. B…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Business
Let There Be Light: Westchester Entrepreneur's Online Business Burns Bright Let There Be Light: Westchester Entrepreneur's Online Business Burns Bright
Let There Be Light: Westchester Entrepreneur's Online Business Burns Bright Carine Le Garrec wants to light up your life. The Larchmont resident, who's also a flight attendant for a major airline, is the founder of The Fairy Lights Factory, vibrant mix-and-match lights that hang on strings and can go anywhere. Le Garrec first saw them years ago on a layover in Thailand in 1998. She discovered them a second time in a small shop in Paris in 2010 while decorating a pied-à-terre. That's when she bought them and fell in love. "They're so colorful and fun," she said.  "And add a lot of warmth and happiness to a space." Years later, she wanted to bu…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Business
Westchester Mom Is Living 'The Sweet Life' Westchester Mom Is Living 'The Sweet Life'
Westchester Mom Is Living 'The Sweet Life' Turning 40 meant "now or never" for Ashley Daly. The Pleasantville mom of two admits she loved her career as the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Experian but that it was hard to find a good work/life balance.  "I was leaving the house before seven and coming home after nine, when I wasn’t traveling," she said. "It was tough on me but much harder on my family." Which is why, when she hit her big birthday milestone, she figured she could either continue to market the dreams of others or step up and market her own.  She chose the latter. Two years…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Business
Westchester Mom Elevates Party Platters, Encouraging Folks To 'Graze' Westchester Mom Elevates Party Platters, Encouraging Folks To 'Graze'
Westchester Mom Elevates Party Platters, Encouraging Folks To 'Graze' Shari Ivler has always loved to cook and entertain.  Now, the New Rochelle resident has turned her passion into a business. The former interior designer -- she also worked in the fashion world (for Hugo Boss and Juicy Couture) -- had always dabbled in party planning and considers herself a creative person (she majored in art at Syracuse University). After having two daughters and planning countless events at her home, she started creating "graze boards" for her guests to enjoy. One day, after a friend commented on how gorgeous and delicious they were, graze New York was born. Th…

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by Jeanne Muchnick