MIMI ROTBERG OF MONSEY IS A RISING CULINARY STAR

MIMI ROTBERG OF MONSEY IS A RISING CULINARY STAR

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) held its second #CulinaryVoice Scholarship Challenge recently and Mimi Rotberg of Monsey was named one of the winners. She will receive a scholarship for Cake Decorating, one of ICE’s six career training programs. She has been designing and building extravagant cakes since the 11th grade and said she is excited to refine her skills and elevate […]

SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OFFERS TO DISPOSE OF YOUR DRUGS

SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OFFERS TO DISPOSE OF YOUR DRUGS

The Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority (Authority) is hosting the first of 10 weekend medication collection events this Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The medications do not need to be labeled and the service is completely free and anonymous. The Authority has been accepting over-the-counter and non-controlled prescription medication for many years. In […]

SONGS OF PROTEST –Music that Changed the World

SONGS OF PROTEST –Music that Changed the World

Concert to The Benefit Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) and ArtsRock PRESS RELEASE– A slate of musicians is coming together on Saturday, April 15, 2017, 7:30 p.m. at the First Reformed Church, 18 S. Broadway in Nyack to perform a benefit concert for two Rockland County non-profit organizations – The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) […]

Legal protocol may snag state plans for Rockland terminus

Legal protocol may snag state plans for Rockland terminus

BY JANIE ROSMAN When one door closes, the saying goes, another one opens. What happens if the closing door — all but shut — is suddenly stopped by a situation that metaphorically says, “Not so fast!” With the bridge project progressing steadily, and final designs for the walking/bicycle path due in June, it seems unlikely […]

Unsung Hero Robert Divinagracia: New City Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

Unsung Hero Robert Divinagracia: New City Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

By Barry Warner The New City Volunteer Ambulance Corps responds to medical emergency calls 24/7, which are characterized as Basic Life Support. These responses cover breathing and cardiac emergencies that include Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and obstructed-airway procedures for adults, children and infants. The goals of the Emergency […]

“A Lesson Before Dying” Opens at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY

“A Lesson Before Dying” Opens at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY

The Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting “A Lesson Before Dying”, written by Romulus Linney and directed by Kathy Gnazzo. “A Lesson Before Dying” is a bold and moving statement about the link between learning and dignity. “A Lesson Before Dying” runs March 17 – April 8 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. […]