BY DIANE DIMOND Let’s not kid ourselves. We are back in the business of war again. Oh, the politicians can call it whatever they want — like a counter-terrorism campaign — but when U.S. fighter planes are dropping bombs on ISIS forces in both Iraq and Syria, we are at war. When we send Navy […]
BY BARRY WARNER Gymnasts were upside down with enthusiasm on Saturday, September 20, 2014 (National Gymnastics Day) at the Rockland Gymnastic Academy, as they joined thousands across the country to participate in a handstand challenge to mark the occasion. National Gymnastics Day was established in 1999 to promote the ideals of physical fitness, to teach […]
Gateway unveiled at Dutch Gardens County Park BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – As one of the hidden gems of Rockland, the tiny Dutch Garden County Park has long been invisible to even longtime county residents. Now, with a new entrance linked directly to a revitalized stretch of Main Street, the hope is that the […]
A timely show at Penguin Repertory Theatre BY GEORGE J. DACRE They call it “the gutsiest” theatre and Penguin Rep in Stony Point comes up with another gutsy production, based on the real life story of professional footballer Jack Tatum, who played for the Oakland Raiders more than 40 years ago and was known for […]
PHOTO BY RON LENT Stony Point photographer Ron Lent recently captured an interesting take of a train from a lookout on Rt. 218, a few miles north of Rockland County. From this angle the train resembles a “great wall.” (click photo to enlarge view)
Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.