American Jazz Meets Gypsy Side of Pop

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Occidental Gypsy on tour The gypsy pop group, Occidental Gypsy, that pioneers the sound of Gypsy Pop, will be in New Paltz at the Unison Art Center April 20. The group blends uptempo, high energy Gypsy-swing rhythms on top of pop melodies. Occidental has ‘gypsified’ Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on their debut […]

Miele’s Musings — Bring Back Our Country In November!

BY PUBLISHER EMERITUS ARMAND MIELE This year’s presidential election could bring back America as we once knew it, if the Republicans nominate the right candidate, and if the voters pay attention. If you read this column regularly, you know that if you vote for Obama again, you are voting for a mixed-up socialist government. But […]

Crime Report — 3/29

DA REPORT: Anthony Abdul, age 50, residing at 122 Parkway Mobile, Mt. Ivy, was indicted on March 23, 2012 by a Rockland County Grand Jury for the crimes of Assault in the 2nd Degree (3 Counts), Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree, Menacing in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Mischief in the […]

“Sweet Charity” at Tappan Zee High School

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Four Stars!! Katie Leenig stars in her final TZ show Katie Lennig started performing at age two and on Sunday afternoon she concluded her high school acting career with the title role in Tappan Zee High School’s production of “Sweet Charity”. Playing the role of Charity Hope Valentine, Leenig was showered […]

Timelines — 3/29

Mild winter may lead to dangerous mosquito breed The Asian tiger mosquito was identified in Rockland for the first time last summer. Putnam health experts believe that the disease-carrying insect will likely be in the Lower Hudson Valley this summer when the weather warms up. Breeding sites have reportedly been identified in southern Westchester and […]