The New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital has announced the completion of renovations to its Shabbos Room, a dedicated space for patients and families of the Jewish faith. The updated room provides a private, welcoming environment for prayer, kosher meals, and observing Shabbat if desired. The Shabbos Room has been fully refreshed […]
Our newest columnist Alexander Garay explores the wild world of animation, covering the smallest indie French film to the latest blockbuster hit in his signature style. His debut column covers Boys Go to Jupiter, which he calls “A 3D Animated Lo-Fi Masterpiece.” Welcome, Garay! By Alexander Garay Boys Go to Jupiter is an eccentric 3D […]
Curalta Foot + Ankle, the largest podiatry group in the Northeast, has officially opened a new office at 25 Smith Street, Nanuet, NY 10954, expanding access to advanced foot and ankle care in Rockland County, NY. The grand opening celebration welcomed community members, local leaders, and healthcare partners for a tour of the newly refreshed […]
RCC has officially marked the start of construction on its new $3 million Nursing Simulation Lab during a ceremony held Feb. 24. The state-of-the-art facility will significantly expand hands-on training opportunities and help prepare the next generation of nurses for in-demand healthcare careers College leadership, county officials and community partners gathered in the Technology […]
Detective Barbara Willen, a Criminal Investigator with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Investigative Unit, recently completed specialized training at the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama, further strengthening the office’s digital evidence recovery capabilities. Detective Willen successfully completed the one-week course, Introduction to Phone Repair, an intensive program designed to equip law enforcement professionals […]
It’s Getting Hot in Here Yoga Welcome back to my fitness journey, where I, Community Editor Gillian DeStefano, explore new and unconventional means of exercise as per my 2026 New Year’s Resolution of getting over my “gym-timidation”. Whether you’re like me, looking for a different environment to be active, or you’re missing your ability to […]