Lizzie Borden took an axe … or did she? 125 years later, the Crime of the Century still fascinates

Lizzie Borden took an axe … or did she? 125 years later, the Crime of the Century still fascinates

Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of “Fall River,” a new play by Frederick Stroppel, directed by Joe Brancato, beginning Friday, October 13. Before O.J. Simpson, there was Lizzie Borden. Whether, as the children’s rhyme goes, she really took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks, then turned and gave her father 41, we’ll never […]

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS!

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS!

BY JEANNINE RIPPA October 4​ is a ​worldwide​ ​celebrat​ation of​ the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. It’s customary that in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, animals are led to churches for a special ceremony called the “Blessing of the Animals.” St. Francis of […]

2ND ANNUAL TASTE OF NORTH ROCKLAND THURSDAY, OCT. 5 AT 6 PM

The North Rockland Lions Club and the North Rockland Rotary are hosting the second annual “A Taste of North Rockland,” tonight, Thursday, October 5, 6 – p.m. at West Haverstraw Village Hall. “ The charitable fundraiser will feature 15+ restaurants from the North Rockland area, all of whom will provide samples of their food to attendees. […]