On Thursday, February 22, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted a Financial Services Committee Field Hearing on housing at the Rockland County Legislature. Officially entitled “Restoring Prosperity in American Communities: Examining the Failures of Status Quo Housing Policy,” the hearing was co-run by Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01). Witnesses included Teresa […]
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Monday, February 26 – Sunday, March 3, 2024) is an annual public awareness campaign that highlights the seriousness of eating disorders across the United States, particularly for women and girls of all ages. More than 30 million Americans suffer from disordered eating, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Typically, eating disorders […]
On Tuesday, February 27 a Town Board meeting was held for Stony Point, during which a hearing was continued from Tuesday, February 13 concerning the proposed amendments to Chapter 215 of the town code. The newly amended chapter, which regards regulations in the Business (BU) Zoning District, would include clarifications for mixed uses in the […]
While few would say Nyack has a shortage of bars, there’s no venue quite like Black Parakeetz. The boutique art-entertainment bar on Main Street offers paint and sip classes, as well as private karaoke rentals. Patrons can choose to partake in one or both activities while enjoying a selection of specialty drinks created in-house with […]
On Tuesday, February 13, Stony Point held a public hearing to discuss adopting a local law amending Chapter 215 of the Town Code. The newly amended chapter, which regards regulations in the Business (BU) Zoning District, would include clarifications for mixed uses in the district in regards to adding apartments to the upper stories of […]
Bella’s Kitchen may be less than a year old, but the Mediterranean-style spot is already making big waves in Rockland’s restaurant scene. Established in Pearl River by husband-wife team Clara and Roberto Ortega in March 2023 and named after their eldest daughter, the couple chose the location in part due to their deep ties to […]