WHO HAS THE BEST TASTING TAP WATER IN NEW YORK?

Acting Health Department Commissioner Howard A. Zucker, M.D., J.D. this week announced that the Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, has claimed the top spot in the New York Tap Water Taste Contest, held at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Village of Remsen in Oneida County was the runner-up. The New York State […]

Ricky Romano of Stony Point Named Musical Director of Off-Broadway’s “Ruthless the Musical”

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Stony Pointer Ricky Romano, who is musical director at Thiells United Methodist Church, will direct the new show “Ruthless the Musical” from September 5 – 22 in a nine-performance run. Romano tells the Rockland County Times the production is a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “Ruthless” is the story of […]

11th ANNUAL TOWN OF RAMAPO K-9 POOL PARTY

Imagine wearing a fur coat during the dog days of summer. Talk about a hot dog! Here’s a way to cool off your canine. Take him or her to the 11th Annual K-9 Pool Party on Sunday, September 7 at the Spook Rock Pool – on Spook Rock Rd. in Suffern, New York from 12 […]

Modern-Spotting: The Lost Eichlers of Rockland County, NY

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 […]

Nyack Chamber’s SeptemberFest Set for Next Sunday

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 […]