BY KATHY KAHN If you’re looking for a book for backyard or beach reading now that the sun has finally come out, “City Mouse,” a novel about moving to suburbia from New York City that hit bookstores June 6, may be just the read you need. “It’s about the guilty pleasures of moms behaving badly,” […]
On June 24 and 25, New Jersey/New York fixture Joe D’Urso will present the fourth annual Rockland-Bergen Music Festival on the borders of Rockland and Bergen counties in Tappan, New York. The festival, which has now become an anticipated event in area, will feature over 33 artists on two stages as well as 15 non-profit organizations to realize D’Urso’s vision […]
The Town of Ramapo in conjunction with the Friends of Harmony Hall will host a Summer Music Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2 – 4 p.m. on the grounds of Historic Harmony Hall, 15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY 10974. The Summer Music Festival will feature original music compositions by the Ramapo River Watershed Keeper, Geoff Welch. Geoff will perform using […]
BY JOHN MALONEY Well, here we are with another Father’s Day just around the corner. I don’t know why it is but Mother’s Day gets more attention and coverage all over than Father’s Day! Hey, if it weren’t for fathers, there wouldn’t be any Mother’s day. The Spectator began to think about what […]
Yonkers Raceway is moving its finish line…for starters. Empire City Casino’s historic half mile oval literally put the “finishing touches” on its new finish line just days ago. It was a project that was approved by the New York State Gaming Commission, and the current line has been moved up the track by 105 feet, […]
Rockland County officials encourage Rocklanders to put on their walking shoes and enjoy the “great outdoors” with experienced Rockland County Trail Guides on free guided walks this month. Guided walks offer visitors varied terrain, great scenery, interesting discussion points, and different levels of walking. Bear Mountain State Park: Nature and History at Bald Mountain/Doodletown Loop! […]