THE MAMY WHO BUILT HER LITTLE PRINCE A KIDDIE PARK

During May and June at the Nyack Library, original artwork will be showcased by Nyack native, Russell Paul Fernando. He paints a vivid picture of his effervescent mother, Marguerite Rosmarie Fernando. Her sparkling international career with Pan American World Airways took her on a journey around the world that led her to America. Also featured […]

Occupational Therapists: Healers dedicated to helping patients develop skills for daily living

Occupational Therapists: Healers dedicated to helping patients develop skills for daily living

BY BARRY WARNER April is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month and the growth in Rockland County’s, as well as America’s elderly population, is expected to keep the job market for occupational therapists and certified occupational assistants especially favorable. We’ve all heard the term, but what is an occupational therapist, exactly? Occupational therapists have an overriding goal, […]

YOUTH BUREAU SEEKS TRAINERS FOR T.E.E.N. WORKS PROGRAM

NEW CITY, NY – The Rockland County Youth Bureau is seeking professional trainers to facilitate workforce preparation training to teens participating in the T.E.E.N. Works (Teen Employment Education Network) Program. T.E.E.N. Works is a 7-week program for teens and young adults between the ages of 14 and 21.  The program will offer pre-employment training and a possible paid […]

US Prison System Needs a Total Makeover

BY DIANE DIMOND It is way past time to overhaul the U.S. prison system. I’m not talking about a little tweak here and there. I’m talking about throwing a massive metaphorical hand grenade into the entire system and starting over from scratch. We should be ashamed of ourselves for allowing the system to have morphed […]

FINAL S. W. JOHNSON FISH FRY THIS WEEKEND

FINAL S. W. JOHNSON FISH FRY THIS WEEKEND

S. W. Johnson Fire Company is hosting their final Fish Fry this Friday, April 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. It will be held at their firehouse located at 37 Bridge St. Garnerville, NY 10923. SWJ will offer fried fish, shrimp and scallops and also will have a Broiled Twin Lobster Tail dinner special (dine […]

Antrim Theatre Announces 78th Consecutive Season for 2014-2015

BY GEORGE J. DACRE The Tom France Theatre at Antrim Playhouse on Spook Rock Road in Wesley Hills will produce “12 Angry Men,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Plaza Suite,” “Deathtrap” and “The 39 Steps” starting in September and running through June. Antrim Theatre President Marty Andreas says they are offering a season deal where patrons can […]