On a mission: People to People marks 25 years serving the Rockland community

On a mission: People to People marks 25 years serving the Rockland community

BY BOB BAIRD Diane Serratore often gets applause when she tells audiences the not-for-profit she heads is serving more clients than ever. She quickly explains that when business is booming at her offices, it’s not a good thing. Indeed, it means times are tough. Serratore is executive director of People to People, Rockland’s largest food […]

Concert helps raise money for Edward Onderdonk

Concert helps raise money for Edward Onderdonk

PHOTOS BY TOM MCGUIRE The Peter C. Greene memorial concert was held last weekend at Bowline Park. The occasion was used to help raise funds for Edward Onderdonk of Stony Point, who is fighting cancer. The Mighty Spectrum Band and CGS (Courtney, Greene and Schultz) Band both entertained the crowd on a pleasant Sunday afternoon.

Patsy’s Pizza to Open Next Week in Shops at Nanuet

Patsy’s Pizza to Open Next Week in Shops at Nanuet

New York City’s famous pizza place, Patsy’s Pizzeria, will open its doors for the first time to the Rockland County community September 10 at The Shops at Nanuet. Patsy’s Pizzeria is considered a New York City landmark, establishing itself in the first half of last century as a family style, old-fashioned neighborhood restaurant. Patsy’s Pizzeria […]

DEPT. OF HEALTH OFFERING “LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES” WORKSHOPS

Do you have diabetes?  Would you like to learn how to keep track of your blood sugar, prevent complications, eat healthy, be more physically active, and learn relaxation techniques to cope with stress?  The Rockland County Department of Health is offereing a free six-session workshop series called Living Well With Diabetes, starting in September.  “Together with other people who have […]

Rockland veteran receives medal decades after service

Rockland veteran receives medal decades after service

BY MICHAEL RICONDA MONSEY – A 99-year-old Rockland County veteran waited 68 years for a medal due to him for his service in World War II. On September 2, the medal finally reached the deserving vet. Joined by his daughter Karen Schulman and grandson Brad, the Bayone, New Jersey native Abe Pechansky had the Good […]

Groundbreaking today for new Haverstraw fields

A groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of the Town of Haverstraw 25 acre recreational fields at the former Helen Hayes property will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. Those planning to join Supervisor Howard Phillips and the Haverstraw Town Board at the groundbreaking include representatives from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Office, Senator William Larkin, […]