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 […]
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown will be joined by Tony Award nominee Joy Woods (Gypsy, The Notebook, SIX) and Drama Desk nominee Sierra Boggess (The Phantom of the Opera, Harmony, The Little Mermaid) for an intimate concert at The Angel Nyack (18 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960), to benefit […]
As we approach the winter months, I want to emphasize a message that can truly save lives: if you use space heaters in your home, please do so with extreme caution. Space heaters are a leading cause of home fires during the colder season and are responsible for a disproportionate number of fire-related deaths nationwide. […]