The Stony Point Seals’ Polar Plunge founder John Fox and his buddies to start the town’s annual fling into the frigid surf off the town’s Hudson River coastline 19 years ago. This year, however, may be the last year the Stony Point Seals can call its annual event a “polar plunge.” To the surprise of […]
By County Executive Ed Day When I reviewed the proposed Governor’s Executive Budget, it included, among other items, an Early Voting initiative. Given the fact that some years back when this was last proposed, the proposed cost of implementation would have occupied approximately three quarters of the entirety of a 2% property tax increase, I […]
The Spring Valley and West Nyack locations of IHOP Restaurants were among IHOP restaurants that raised a total of more than $52,000 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital National Pancake Day. On February 27, for the 13th consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide offered on free short stack of buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day. This year, 11 local IHOP Restaurants […]
By Col. Andrew J. Smith I have been wanting to do more reviews in the southern part of the county and I have been seeing commercials lately for the Sparkill Steakhouse and that was all the invitation I needed. As long time readers will know I am not much of a steak eater but I was sure they’d […]
O&R announced that the company will reimburse customers for food and prescription medicine spoilage if they lost power for three consecutive days or more during the two nor’easters that slammed the region recently. Customers may receive reimbursements for up to $225, or up to $515 with receipts. Business owners are eligible for food spoilage reimbursements […]
BY BARRY WARNER Aging can be a difficult time for many people, as they rely on the help of family and friends as they get older. Without this option, they need the help of people who volunteer their time to help them with basic tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, installing grab bars and repairing […]