It had been awhile since Manhattanville College had had a competitive tennis program. Before hiring head coach Derek DiFazio in 2017 the school had gone years without a men’s or women’s tennis team or making any improvements to their existing facilities. But that is quickly changing; the veteran coach has revitalized the defunct program and […]
By Joe Kuhn Kristina Wodicka has been found not guilty of the abuse charges leveled against her by a former patient. During a lengthy trial last month the doctor faced eight counts of sexual abuse in the third degree and one count each of forceful touching and endangering a child. Her alleged victim was a […]
BY KEITH SHIKOWITZ The events of the busy weekend of May 31 – June 2 culminated with the Flavors of Haverstraw, Food Crawl in the Village of Haverstraw. Events like the ones the town and villages put together this weekend take a lot to organize and carry out. How long did it take for the village to plan […]
MAPS Releases Statement on the Regulation and Decriminalization of Psychedelic Substances OAKLAND, CALIF. — Yesterday, the Oakland City Council voted unanimously to stop city funds from being used to enforce laws criminalizing people for the use or possession of ayahuasca, iboga, and other psychedelic mushrooms and cacti. These plants and fungi have a long history of […]
By Joe Kuhn Are you looking for expedient, professional, yet affordable medical care in the Monsey area? If so, you should consider Monsey Urgent Care, an emergency clinic equipped to handle everything from broken bones to infectious diseases. The center is celebrating its second anniversary this June and has had a tremendous positive impact on […]
BY JOEL GROSSBARTH The great American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin wrote the common phrase that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” With all due respect to Mr. Franklin, a third certainty has arisen. That is, when people run for elected offices, there will be legal challenges. This […]