BY KATHY KAHN For more than a quarter-century, Strawtown Jewelers has been a fixture on New City’s South Main Street. When owner Ellen Arkin decided to retire to Florida, Rockland ARC stepped up and bought the popular store. “For many years, ARC of Rockland has been successful in encouraging members of the business community to […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN Photos provided On a freezing winter night Sheryl Santi Luks stood in Times Square overseeing movers load 14 colorful gondolas onto her company’s moving trucks — not all at once. “What’s better than using your resources to help bring smiles to children who are dealing with a life-threatening illness?” she said. Luks […]
Press Release from Simon Rockland-area couples looking for the perfect destination to celebrate Valentine’s Day will find many options combining delicious menu items with inviting atmosphere, along with entertainment, at The Shops at Nanuet. “Our restaurants at The Shops at Nanuet are pulling out all the stops to create tantalizing menus and specials that will […]
BY KATHY KAHN The Rockland Business Association (www.rocklandbusiness.org), nearly 1,000 members strong, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. But preparations for its milestone are on the back burner as President/CEO Al Samuels focuses on bringing business and state funding to Rockland. Another goal would be to see the divisiveness between the Hasidic community […]
The Independence Café held a ribbon cutting on January 29 to recognize its official grand opening on the second floor of the Rockland County Courthouse in New City. The Independence Café is a subsidiary of Rockland Independent Living Center (RILC). The Café was developed to provide employment opportunities to veterans and those with disabilities while […]
BEWARE OF TAX SEASON SCAMS Some people think the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a taxpayer’s worst enemy. But there are far worse adversaries to keep an eye on this season. Those adversaries may call on the phone, appear on the Internet or invite you into a very professional-looking shop. Sometimes the worst adversary is […]