By Kathy Kahn Palestinian Mazen Faraj lost his father to an Israeli soldier. South African-born Jew Rebi Damelir, now living in Israel, lost a son to a Palestinian sniper. The two share the loss of a family member and are part of a growing movement of Arabs and Jews seeking to live in peace. The […]
By Vincent Abbatecola Photo Credit: Imdb.com Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis – “Fences”; Naomie Harris – “Moonlight”; Nicole Kidman – “Lion”; Octavia Spencer – “Hidden Figures”; Michelle Williams – “Manchester by the Sea” Will Win and Should Win: Viola Davis – “Fences” – Up until now, Davis has won most […]
BY SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND When I gave birth, I needed time. Time to recover. Time to learn how to nurse and care for my baby. But if you’re a working mom, then odds are you didn’t have that time. Instead, after a very short stay at home with your new baby, you probably had to […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE The Morning Music Club’s Free Winter Recital is on for March 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church in Pearl River. Featured will be Ani Kalayjian, cellist and Reiko Uchida, pianist. Please bring food donations for People To People. Contact [email protected]. Antrim Players looking for pictures of your cute dog […]
Inauguration Day is over and we know big changes are instore. But before we speculate on what’s coming, let’s focus on the here and now. Now here’s what we know for certain: Business Taxes In 2017, the standard mileage rate for business driving will be reduced to 53 ½ cents a mile. The rate for […]
The Humpday Hoedown Open Jam sponsored by The Tallman Beach and Pool Club, NoCo Catering and Procida Funding & Advisors is back again this year. The Turning Point, a world famous Piermont venue whose stage has seen rock legends from David Johansen to Johnny Winter will once again be the place for live music on […]