In its efforts to combat hunger in the community, the Rotary Club of New City recently donated the proceeds of its fall Wine & Food fundraiser to two organizations that provide assistance to struggling Rocklanders facing difficult times. People to People, which provides assistance to nearly 14,000 households, was the recipient of a $5,000 donation […]
Pomona, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health urges you to put safety at the top of your holiday list as you shop for your children’s favorite toys this holiday season. Here are ten tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help you choose safe and appropriate toys for your child: Read […]
BY MARK ELLIOT This holiday season, for the first time ever, shoppers are buying more of their gifts online than in brick-and-mortar stores. Forty-seven percent of Americans are doing their shopping on the internet, compared to 37 percent who say they still prefer conventional retailers. As consumers move online, the manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit […]
Do you want your business or organization to capture the attention of families with children in Rockland County? YouthFest, Rockland County’s annual family celebration, provides local businesses an opportunity to interact with thousands of parents and children. Over the past 16 years, YouthFest has grown steadily, with attendance in 2014 surpassing 6,000 people. By frequenting […]
BY THE SPECTATOR, JOHN MALONEY Well, the reason of giving is certainly here! Black Friday started the frenzy and it continues until Christmas day! The Spectator would like to tell you about some presents that were received by the famous and perhaps infamous people in the past and present. Nero- a fiddle and a box of matches. […]
On December 14 the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 hosted a special Christmas event for Lodge members and their families as well as the general public. The event featured holiday crafts for the children, balloon creations, an interactive magic show, pizza and pasta selections and a very special visit from Santa himself. The event […]