BY MICHELLE COHEN Yes, there are Eichler homes in New York! They’re sometimes called “lost Eichlers,” as most of noted mid-20th century developer Joseph Eichler’s homes exist in Northern and, to a lesser degree, Southern California. Three custom-built Eichler houses, including one double A-frame, were constructed (and still stand) in the Rockland County, NY community […]
Outdoor fun doesn’t end on Labor Day in Nyack. The festivities continue into Fall as the Village hosts the Nyack Chamber’s 28th annual SeptemberFest street fair, set for Sunday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — rain or shine. Admission is free. Families and fun-seekers shouldn’t miss this unique event, featuring over 300 […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Adam Chanler Berat, son of Shelley and Bert Barat of Pomona, cut his acting teeth as a student at Clarkstown schools and the sky has been the limit since. The latest in his career exploits was a complete a run off-Broadway in “Fly By Night.” He is now appearing in “Fortress […]
BY DREW JOHNSON At $3.65 a gallon, gas is already expensive enough. Now imagine paying an additional “carbon tax” every time you fill up. That’s what a new report from the United Nations has recommended. To combat global climate change, the United Nations has urged governments everywhere to institute a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system […]
The judges of the Story Monster Approved program, which recognizes accomplished authors in the field of children’s literature have spoken, and Rockland County native Donna McDine’s books “Powder Monkey” and “Hockey Agony” have both earned the 2014 Story Monster approval. Visit Ms. McDine at www.donnamcdine.com or www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com.
BY JENNIFER RUBIN Originally published by www.washingtonpost.com/blogs NBC News has many more serious problems than transitioning to a new host for “Meet the Press.” It has quite simply ceased to be a serious news organization. Consider its segment on Sunday covering Sen. Rand Paul’s publicity trip to Guatemala. The Kentucky Republican had in tow a […]