Father-Daughter Writing Team Takes Westfield, New Jersey’s The Town Book Store by Storm

Father-Daughter Writing Team Takes Westfield, New Jersey’s The Town Book Store by Storm

By Carolyn Johnson The first real snow storm of the season didn’t stop Armand Miele, 83, and his daughter and co-author Donna Miele, from traveling to Westfield, New Jersey for their first public appearance since launching Armand’s heartwarming autobiography, Born Minus: From Shoeshine Boy to News Publisher, An Italian-American Journey. The event took place on […]

Local Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

Local Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON January 29 through February 3, Catholic schools in the United States celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Festivities vary, but they aim to celebrate students, teachers, and school communities and raise awareness about this option in education. Local schools participating in this effort follow. Saint Anthony School (N-8) in Nanuet has created and maintains an […]

Puddin’ Don’t

Puddin’ Don’t

Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.

What’s Happening–1/18

BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Singersongwriter Joe Crookston at New City Ambulance Corps Building, January 22 at 2 p.m. Produced by Borderline Music Club. Tickets at 845-354-4586. – Kimmy Shwimmy Music at Bryant Park, New York January 21 and 22. Info at www.kidsfoodfestival.com. –  “Dial M For Murder” directed by Melinda Pinto opens Friday, January […]

PUDDIN’ DON’T

PUDDIN’ DON’T

Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.

Force of Nature Ellen Ratner Captivates Crowd at The Nyack Center

Force of Nature Ellen Ratner Captivates Crowd at The Nyack Center

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON In the film, Oscar-winning film director Barbara Kopple follows Ratner on assignment, from her home base in Washington, DC to hurricane-ravaged Mississippi to war-torn South Sudan. We meet key figures in her life, including partner Cholene Espinoza and high-profile siblings Michael, a human rights lawyer and Bruce, a real estate developer. Ratner’s best friend, musician […]