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Ross Mathews & Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews
From The Tonight Show to The Drew Barrymore Show, Ross Mathews has built a career defined by humor, heart, and a distinctly personal voice. Now, with his husband, Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews, the pair have started their new life together right here in the area…
President’s Note May/June ‘26
Our apotheosis comes when we can help focus attention and draw contributions to locally-related charities! It’s B&NC Mag’s best and highest use! And I’m pleased to report that B&NC Mag’s coverage and support results in gains for each of the locally-focused charities we’ve featured.
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Charity Update
B&NC Mag’s coverage and support results in gains for each of the locally-focused charities we’ve featured. Here’s an update on two local charities: Welcome Baby, and Stronger Than You Think
Father’s Day Gift Guide
B&NC Mag’s curated guide to gifts for Dad.
A Weekend at the Marram
There’s something quietly restorative about a weekend away - just far enough to break routine, slow down, and reset. We take a four-day weekend in May at the Marram in Montauk, where early-season calm, ocean air, and an unhurried pace make for a delightful escape.
Elmdon: A Waccabuc Gem
Built in 1780 as the first homestead of the Mead family, Elmdon is a pillar of Waccabuc charm. Set on open land and thoughtfully restored to retain its original millwork, fireplaces, and character, the estate offers a refined take on historic country living.
Bob & Renee Torre
What began as a teenager with a kit car has evolved into a decades-long pursuit for Bob Torre - and turned into a shared passion with his wife Renee. A passion defined by instinct, risk, good taste, and an ever-evolving collection of rare automobiles, each restored, driven, and woven into the story of their life together.
Regis Krampf
One of the preeminent private collectors of Georges Braque, Régis Krampf brings both his remarkable collection to the Bruce Museum and his next chapter to Pound Ridge. Régis offers a rare and close-up look at the artist known as the Father of Contemporary Art.
The Parlor at La Maison Fête
THE PARLOR AT LMF brings a new kind of social space to Bedford, where mahjong, games, and a thoughtful mix of events create an easy, ongoing reason to pull up a chair and connect. And everyone’s invited!
Michelle Reiss
After a cancer diagnosis in the prime of her life, Michelle Reiss set out to create the resource she couldn’t find - launching HelloJadey.com as a thoughtful, experience-driven platform for women navigating cancer in real time.
Monique Allain: Art Blitz
A former scientist turned multidisciplinary artist, Monique Allain brings her globally shaped perspective to Waccabuc. Art Blitz is her dynamic, collaborative exhibition series that blurs the line between process and presentation, inviting the community into an evolving, real-time creative experience.
Beka Tennis Academy
From a childhood in Tbilisi to a career spanning professional sport, film, and the arts, Beka Sikharulidze brings a unique perspective to his tennis academy at Vista Indoor—where his precise, disciplined approach reflects a lifetime spent studying performance, both on and off the court.
Esthetics Embassy
After a career in international diplomacy, including time at the United Nations, Lydia Bubanja stepped away from global policy and into esthetics, building a practice in Pound Ridge boasting Biologique Recherche products and a distinctly personal approach to skin health.
Mimmua!
Korean skincare has become shorthand for hydrated, smooth, and subtly plumped skin that has a distinct healthy glow. The challenge, especially here in the U.S., is finding products that deliver that effect without requiring an overly complicated routine, or a significant investment. Mimmua is one of the few brands that strikes that balance. The formulas are ingredient- driven and clean, the results align with what people are actually looking for (hydration, softness, a bit of lift), and the price point sits comfortably between drugstore and luxury… accessible, but still feeling like a considered purchase.