In 2025 the Rockland Community Farm Network was awarded contracts to manage and operate two county-owned farms in Rockland, Cropsey Farm and Depew Farm. Since then, Sue Ferreri and her team of operators and volunteers have provided Rockland with food, education and community. The RCFN operate county owned farm land like Cropsey or Depew farms […]
One person from NYC, one person from Orange County, one person from Westchester County and two individuals from our sister state of New Jersey are all being monitored for hantavirus for 42 days in the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha Nebraska. Take a look on a map, and our county is surrounded. The three New […]
Warm weather invites outdoor fun, longer walks, and light clothing. Yet, it also brings a common skin concern that can interrupt comfort during daily routines. Many people notice that skin irritation becomes more frequent when temperatures rise, especially in areas where skin rubs together. This discomfort does not appear without reason. Heat, moisture, and friction […]
Retirement planning almost always circles back to one practical concern: what will monthly living actually cost? Independent living communities give older adults a mix of privacy, social connection, and everyday convenience, minus the clinical oversight that defines assisted living. Prices vary by city, building quality, and apartment size. This guide walks through the real numbers […]
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is recruiting volunteers to assist hospitalized patients at mealtimes. This volunteer opportunity is being offered through the hospital’s Support and Promotion Of Optimal Nutritional Status program (SPOONS). The SPOONS program is directed by the Education and Volunteer Department and will provide training for volunteers to assist adult patients who need support or […]
The NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs has added a new award to its annual Code of Conduct program dedicated specifically to nurses in the human services field. Timed to coincide with National Nurses Week (May 6–May 12), the Healing Hero Award recognizes nurses who go above and beyond to […]