After several weeks home following five years of captivity in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl returned to active duty on Monday. Bergdahl was the subject of a controversial exchange of prisoners with the Taliban this spring and was called a deserter by soldiers who served with him. Bergdahl is continuing to serve at U.S. […]
Nyack Village Theatre is extending the submission deadline for the third annual Nyack Film Festival to July 25, 2014. Nyack Film Festival will be held August 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2014. Last year the festival featured over 40 films over four days. Awards were presented in the following categories: Best Feature, Best International Documentary, […]
Last Thursday evening at Bowline Point Park, a memorial bench was dedicated in celebration of the life of Alice Jane Bryant, founder of the Arts Alliance of Haverstraw.
Expanded show hailed as a hit BY BILL DEMAREST NYACK – If you were walking down Main Street in Nyack on Thursday evening, it’s a sure bet that you had to watch your step to stay out of the way of someone taking photos. Cameras – expensive pro rigs to cell phone cameras – were […]
For those who fancy themselves great singers — and even those who don’t — Hi Tor Animal Shelter is holding a Karaoke Contest and Fundraiser on Sunday, July 27, 4 – 9 p.m., at D&D’s Restaurant in New City. DJ Jackie Navin will provide music and entertainment, and the contest winner will be awarded a […]
Haverstraw explores consolidation of justice system The Town of Haverstraw is currently exploring the option of submitting a $100,000 state funding application in the hopes of improving the efficiency of their justice courts and police department. The funding would allow municipalities to explore the possibility of consolidating the village justice courts in Haverstraw and West […]