As a champion of Rockland theatre, I am inclined to share that Nyack’s Elmwood Playhouse’s fourth show of the 2023-2024 season— Lisa Kron’s memory-musical “Fun Home”— wins the status of required viewing for locals. While the community-based playhouse has turned out other fabulous shows this past year, including Bruce Norris’ “Clybourne Park” and John Patrick […]
To say author and Rockland native Gil Roscoe has seen it all would be little exaggeration. Born in Nyack and raised in Monsey, the nine-book novelist and current Hollywood Bowl usher spent the early years of his adulthood in an array of professions all around the world, working as a tree trimmer, VISTA volunteer, bank […]
That Louise Higgins named her Pearl River restaurant Café Diem is a fact most would call fitting: the West Nyack resident is no stranger to “seizing the day.” Having worked in a corporate role in construction finance for 25 years, Higgins decided to pursue the new venture after being diagnosed with sarcoma in her abdomen […]
Though National Library Lovers Month has come to a close seemingly too early — darn it, leap year!—, supporting these safe havens for education and resources is something that one can engage in any day and any time of the year. Brian Avery, a librarian at Finkelstein Memorial Library, spoke with The Rockland County […]
Bella’s Kitchen may be less than a year old, but the Mediterranean-style spot is already making big waves in Rockland’s restaurant scene. Established in Pearl River by husband-wife team Clara and Roberto Ortega in March 2023 and named after their eldest daughter, the couple chose the location in part due to their deep ties to […]
Rockland County, with its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty, offers a plethora of outdoor adventure opportunities for its residents and visitors alike. For college students in the area, balancing the demands of studying, homework, and assignments can be a daunting task. Yet, the importance of taking a break and reconnecting with nature cannot be overstated. […]