Calling children of all ages! The 18th annual YouthFest is taking place at Rockland Community College on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Thousands of families are expected to flock to the event for a fun-filled day of entertainment, activities, interactive educational exhibits, food and more. In its 18th year, YouthFest highlights include live performances by local arts […]
BY CAROL MCILMURRAY NYACK-Next time you go to Starbucks, don’t forget to bring your ID. Nyack now is serving wine and beer to its usually caffeinated clientele. While the café is usually filled with bookworms and computer tech people, it now will welcome those in need of a nice glass of red wine or a […]
UNION Restaurant and Bar Latino announced this week their eighth annual “we care” event starting on Monday, February 29 through Wednesday, March 2 from 4:30 – 8 p.m. The restaurant is inviting those in the community who need it to a complimentary buffet each day of the event during those hours. “So many of our friends and neighbors continue to […]
Hazardous scare in Upper Nyack A home in Upper Nyack was the scene of a hazardous materials investigation on Tuesday. The homeowners had hired workers to clean water damage in their basement when the workers found a barometer filled with mercury broken. About two to three ounces of mercury leaked from the barometer. The incident […]
Stony Point’s underdeveloped waterfront could become an attraction BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Stony Point boasts more waterfront mileage than most towns could dream of. Because of rough terrain and state parkland in the north part of the town and lack of planning in the southern part, however, the town’s Hudson River shoreline has not seen much […]
BY JENNA HUTCHINS This summer Stony Point residents who use the boat launch will have to pay for a season pass to use the ramp. Supervisor Jim Monaghan announced the plan to begin charging fees at Tuesday night’s Town Board meeting. A meeting with the Recreation Department revealed problems the launch site had towards the […]