As a regular reader of this column, I am fascinated each week to learn about the interesting items you so expertly appraise and in addition, you offer a detailed history. It’s better than the “Antiques Roadshow!” Now, if I may request a professional appraisal on what I consider to be a significant antique green marble […]
Why does eight hours of sleep sometimes feel completely useless? Many people wake up exhausted despite following popular sleep advice and investing in better sleep products. Sleep problems have become strangely normalized while chronic fatigue is often dismissed as part of modern life. At the same time, poor eating habits and irregular schedules quietly contribute […]
Rockland County is taking bold, community‑centered steps to address one of the most urgent challenges facing counties across New York: the shortage of safe, affordable, and attainable housing. At a time when housing costs continue to rise statewide and nearly half of residents spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing, counties play […]
The county has announced the launch of the Global Rhythms Summer Festival, a multi-part cultural celebration designed to capitalize on the global momentum of the 2026 FIFA World Cup while showcasing the County’s unique destination appeal, thriving small businesses, and diverse communities. “Attracting tourism dollars keeps our local economy strong and generates revenue that ultimately […]
By Alexander Gordon As Mother’s Day comes and goes, I thought I would dedicate this article to my Mother’s favorite show. Dateline. Millions end their day the same way: crawling under the covers, dimming the lights, and press play on a story about somebody who got knocked off the planet. Dateline NBC has been on […]
By Matt Veronesi In my career, I’ve been fortunate to wear a lot of different hats, from coaching college baseball to working in professional baseball, to serving as an executive producer for a DVD company, to running a baseball and softball training center where I taught kids the fundamentals of the game. I’ve never been […]