BY BARRY WARNER February was American Heart Month, a time for raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about heart attack prevention. Rockland County Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the country participated in the month. She noted, “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the […]
To celebrate the launch of its home healthcare services for residents of Rockland County, Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester (VNSW) is hosting a free reception for healthcare and social service providers serving Rockland residents. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Hilton Pearl River in Pearl […]
BY BARRY WARNER Every February, The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and regular dental checkups. The Rockland County Times interviewed Marc W. Michalowicz, D.D.S. and Tushar Udeshi, D.D.S. of the Helen Hayes Dental Medicine Service that focuses exclusively on the dental […]
Did you know that some Angels wear black? Well, black fur that is. Meet Angel, a three-year-old domestic short hair female cat with mesmerizing green eyes. You will love to pet her shiny, silky, soft coat. This poor baby was surrendered to Hi-Tor shelter almost half a year ago. She was adopted and subsequently returned […]
Update – Hi-Tor Animal Shelter Board confirmed that recently hired executive director Westley Artope did not have his contract renewed this week. He was under a 90-day probationary period as a new hire. BY CHERYL SLAVIN The Board of Directors of the Hi Tor Animal Care Center held its first open Board Meeting of the year […]
Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) has nominated 27 Westchester and Rockland County high school students and recent graduates for admission to the nation’s Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Seven of those nominations are from Rockland County. “It is a privilege to […]