The FDA’s Closer to Zero Plan Is Ineffective, Lengthy, and Causing an Imminent Health Crisis

Opinion By: Jonathan Sharp On February 4, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy made public the results of a report concerning the presence of heavy metals in infant and toddler food. What prompted the investigation was a previous study conducted by the non-profit organization Healthy Babies Bright Futures, whose results showed that up […]

State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court Coming to the Haverstraw Community Center

Rockland County is ranked the seventh healthiest county in New York. On Tuesday May 10, MVP Health Care, the Village of Haverstraw, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) announced a partnership to bring a free, outdoor Fitness Court® to the Village of Haverstraw.  The Fitness Court, located adjacent to the Haverstraw Community Center, will open this […]

How Modern Medicine Evolved Through the Years

From magic spells and folk medicine to the advanced treatments that are available to us today, modern medicine has a rich history. To have a complete understanding of how medicine has evolved, let’s take a journey from early times until today. The Use of Folk Medicine During Earlier Times In early times, various plants and […]

What Type of Corporate Event Is Right for You?

Your company is like your child. You see it grow, go through hardships, and celebrate its winnings. In many ways, your company is your life and soul manifesting into something tangible. And just like all things that you love, it’s worth celebrating. However, it’s not always clear what type of event is right for your […]

Cupon’s Column: What is it and Why Is It Catching on in Rockland and Beyond?

Cupon’s Column: What is it and Why Is It Catching on in Rockland and Beyond?

CUPON is the acronym for Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods. CUPON is an all-volunteer, non-political, nonprofit grassroots organization. The mission of CUPON is: • Ensure local elected governing bodies and their Land Use board members’ decisions safeguard the health and safety of all our citizens and first responders; • Ensure that Land Use laws […]

County Legislature Honors Contributions Of Local Residents As Part Of National Nurses’ Week Celebration

The Rockland County Legislature is celebrating National Nurses Week by recognizing the contributions of three local residents who have long worked as nurses and have also spent hours volunteering to better the community.  Legislator Aney Paul, who holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and has been a nurse for more than 30 years, presented Distinguished […]