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 […]
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) has secured $2.5 million in federal funding to address chronic flooding issues in the Clarkstown. The majority of the funds, $2.1 million, will be spent constructing a levee at Jeffrey Court, a neighborhood infamous for flooding when faced with overflow from the Hackensack River. The reminder of the funds, $375,000 has […]
Rockland’s leadership is taking NYC transit authorities to court over a recent price hike will drive up the cost for commuters traveling in out of the big apple. This week, County Executive Ed Day and the County of Rockland filed a lawsuit against the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) & Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) […]