Senator Bill Weber, Assemblyman Aron Wieder, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, and Congressman Mike Lawler have announced the passage of landmark legislation establishing the Orangetown Preservation Fund. The law, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, authorizes the Town of Orangetown to create a Community Preservation Fund to protect open space and preserve natural resources. First […]
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today recognized National Family Caregivers Month, highlighting the many resources to support unpaid caregivers in New York State who provide uncompensated help to a friend or family member. NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen said, “National Family Caregivers Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the people […]
Sunday was the first of many big moves by David Stearns and the Mets brainttrust this winter. Make no mistake, Sunday was a trade that was a bit of a shock to the system. Brandon Nimmo, the popular outfielder and longest tenured Met was traded for Rangers Infielder Marcus Semien. My initial reaction was surprise, […]
I’m glad you write this column each week because it got me thinking about this old toy gun that apparently belonged to my grandfather who lived on Paramus Road in Paramus New Jersey, in the 1920s. When my parents emptied his house, sometime around 1960, this item was found in a drawer. It’s been in […]
The Village of Spring Valley warmly invites readers to their Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 6:00 PM, held in the heart of our village! This festive evening will highlight the joy, unity, and rich diversity of our community. The Village invites readers to join us in celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, […]
A Thanksgiving Wish There are several countries that celebrate a holiday where giving thanks is the central theme. However, it is safe to say that “Thanksgiving,” as we know it, is a uniquely American holiday. The famous story of a communal feast between Pilgrims and the Indigenous people celebrating the bounty of the land […]