BY DIANE DIMOND As Veterans Day 2017 is fresh in mind, let’s do more than just thank military members for their service. Let’s all do our part to erase some of the persistent myths about our returning veterans. First, military training and exposure to combat does not create the wacko battle-scarred solider so often depicted […]
BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman This past week your ombudsman spoke to each of the mayors of the three Greater Nyack Villages: Mayor Jen White of the Village of Nyack, Mayor Karen Tarapata of the Village of Upper Nyack and Mayor Bonnie Christian of the Village of South Nyack, concerning my proposal to bring back […]
To the Editor, After watching Jeff “I don’t recall” Sessions’ testimony recently, the company that promotes the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba as a memory enhancer should reach out to him as a “before” test subject for its product. His memory seems to be refreshed only after investigative reporters uncover information which repudiates his prior statements […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Thanksgiving is almost here and we can rejoice this year knowing that all in Rockland County can have a roof over their head and a warm place to sleep as winter sets in. Our new Warming Center just opened at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in […]
By Supervisor George Hoehmann This week I was overcome with sadness as we lost a dear friend of mine, Clarkstown Police Detective Frederick J. Parent. Freddy was a lifelong Clarkstown resident who devoted his life to serving our community. I’ve known Freddy since our days at Clarkstown South High School together. We graduated the same […]
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar presents Larry Fuller, internationally known mainstream jazz pianist next weekend, appearing with his Trio at 8 and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017. The performance will showcase Fuller’s jazz piano styles, blending bebop, swing and stride techniques “with an assurance and breathtaking ease rarely experienced live today.” Fuller credits long-time music making […]