Tuesday, February 11, 6:30 – 9:30pm Free to the Public Rockland Center for the Arts will offer a free program on storytelling, conducted by Bill Batson, artist, local historian and storyteller. Explore the basics of how to tell dynamic stories. Ask yourself the question: “If I had only one good story to be remembered by, […]
By Gene Huang To understand the health of an economy, look at the health of those who participate in it. About six in 10 U.S. adults have at least one chronic disease, such as diabetes, cancer, or heart disease. These conditions, also called noncommunicable diseases, are expected to collectively cost the country $95 trillion by […]
Submitted by Jeannine Rippa The month of January is traditionally observed as Respect Life Month by the U.S. Roman Catholic Church. The Eighth-grade Rose Mass for Life was held at St. Ann R.C. Church, Nyack. In the Pro-Life movement, a singe rose has come to represent a single life. Roses were offered as a plea […]
Mid-winter blues got you down? Let Orange & Rockland (O&R) help you beat the blahs with two free tickets to the 33rd Annual Suburban Home Show at Rockland Community College (RCC) February 21-23. The event will be held at the school’s field house, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY. One of the largest, best-attended shows of […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Not every high schooler is ready to think about the future, but for those who have an eye toward becoming a teacher it can pay off to set on the path while still young. Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) is a program that invests time and money in guiding high school students […]
BY DIANE DIMOND If you carry too much cash, the federal government can take it away from you. Yep, you read that right. If an agency, such as the Transportation Safety Administration, the Drug Enforcement Administration or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, finds someone carrying large amounts of cash, they can confiscate it by simply […]