Easter is a time of joy and renewal. In the Christian tradition, Easter is the day of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is a time for believers, the moment when Jesus the Christ has the ultimate victory over death. I was in the full joyous spirit of the season when I was […]
Every day in New York State, an estimated 50,000 drivers illegally pass stopped school buses, putting the lives and safety of children at risk. As a father, and former member of law enforcement, it has always boggled my mind that some drivers believe those few seconds of their time waiting for a school bus is […]
On Monday, April 1, internationally recognized artist Marianna Afentouli presented her second solo fine arts exhibition entitled “Byzantine Art & Symbolism” to a 41-member international audience with a reception in the Gallery of the Nanuet Public Library. The exhibit—organized by Adult Program Coordinator Kristen McInerney—will stay standing until May 31, allowing members of the public […]
Over its 51 years of existence, Clarkstown Coin & Jewelry has proven that it is possible for small businesses not just to survive, but thrive. Founded in 1973 by former publishing professional and avid coin collector Maurice B. Spivak due in part to the rising prices of gold and silver, the business began by selling […]
On Thursday, March 21, approximately 120 Rockland seniors enlisted in boot camp—Meals on Wheels Bootcamp, that is. Hosted by Dominican University’s Hennessy Center, put on by Meals on Wheels of Rockland, and funded in part by the Rockland County Office of the Aging, this special event encourages seniors from all four senior activity centers […]
Garner Arts Center unveils new gallery/meeting space A factory that had produced paper goods and materials since the turn of the 18 th century has been home to the Garner Arts Center since 2003. The complex just unveiled its new gallery/event space on March 16, highlighting fabric/textile artists from across the region. Its newest addition […]