There is no doubt that old age brings unique hurdles, and adapting daily routines to new practices becomes essential in most cases for long-term health and comfort. Though seniors understand that their needs and abilities are changing, most of them want to continue to live at home as they age. Home care for seniors supports […]
Detective Barbara Willen, a Criminal Investigator with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Investigative Unit, recently completed specialized training at the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama, further strengthening the office’s digital evidence recovery capabilities. Detective Willen successfully completed the one-week course, Introduction to Phone Repair, an intensive program designed to equip law enforcement professionals […]
Future ready learning is extending beyond the classroom for seniors at Clarkstown North High School. Michelle Haggerty, a mathematics and special education teacher, and Sheila McCombs, an English and special education teacher, are excited to announce a project they’ve been working on since October: “externship” opportunities for seniors. So far, there are 90 students signed […]
It’s Getting Hot in Here Yoga Welcome back to my fitness journey, where I, Community Editor Gillian DeStefano, explore new and unconventional means of exercise as per my 2026 New Year’s Resolution of getting over my “gym-timidation”. Whether you’re like me, looking for a different environment to be active, or you’re missing your ability to […]
If you’ve driven along West Nyack Road in the past couple months, you’ve definitely noticed the tremendous amount of construction taking place. The south section of the road, which features a park, post office, and several shopping areas, have been a mess for a while now. There has also been periodic construction along the areas […]
On Sunday, March 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Nyack Memorial Park Rocklanders partook in the 19th Annual Penguin Plunge to raise money for three ill children in the county. Participants entered the water at 1:30 p.m. when the temperature was 36 degrees. The 501(c)(3) charitable organization is raising funds for Kelsey Putnick, […]