According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 adults in the United States live with a disability. Some struggle with cognitive conditions that are not immediately noticeable. Others face clear physical challenges. All of them, whether recovering from a temporary setback or managing a lifelong complication, must function in a world that often refuses […]
Jon, we found this little card in my father’s old cigar box, while cleaning out his home recently. To me it appears too small to be an actual baseball card. It only measures 2-1/2 tall. However, it does have “COBB” printed on it. The back has a cigarette advertisement printed on it. I never saw […]
When customers walk into Noble Essence Market, they are transported to a global bazaar. Turkish tea sets line the walls, and in every glass jar stands a new spice or tea or coffee from a far flung location. Matcha from Japan, green mint tea from Afghanistan, black pepper from Vietnam, Egyptian cane sugar – there […]
As we gather with family and friends to enjoy the final days of summer, I want to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Labor Day and the importance it holds for each of us in Rockland County. Labor Day isn’t just a holiday; It serves as a reminder of the labor […]
35 year Stony Point resident Jim Monaghan has a busy schedule. Beyond his two children, his wife and his brand new granddaughter, he currently serves as the Stony Point Supervisor. The Supervisor role is a job that is not your normal 9 to 5. His calendar is packed with events in and around Stony Point, […]
Dear Editor, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention the story of Sandra, a woman who has become a beacon of selflessness in our community. Sandra has dedicated her life to caring for others, serving as a nanny to countless children, including myself. For decades, she has […]