LIU Hudson Host Presentation about Domestic Violence

LIU Hudson Host Presentation about Domestic Violence

BY ALEXANDRA KEZEK Sparkill- Last Thursday the Counseling Honor Society of LIU Hudson hosted a presentation on domestic violence and its factors, called “Domestic Violence: The Pain Behind the Headlines.” Thomas Nardi, Roseanne Composto, Carolyn Fish, and Priscilla Prutzman were the four presenters, each discussing their experiences in the profession of counseling and the dynamics […]

BOULDERBIRD’S SECOND ANNUAL “TRICK-OR-TREAT”

BoulderBird’s second annual “Trick-or-Treat” will take place on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, 2014 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Provident Bank Park. All children 12-and-under, and their parents, are invited to take part in this safe and free community event! During the event, kids will experience all the best of Halloween including a haunted […]

ADOPT CHRISTIAN

ADOPT CHRISTIAN

Christian is a 2½-year-old, gray and white tabby with a birthmark in the shape of a heart. Young, adventurous, good natured, and graceful; he has a beautiful personality that is guaranteed to catch your eye, and is the type to greet you at the door with tons of love. He enjoys being petted and compliments […]

Cuomo and Christie initiate mandatory ebola quarantines

Cuomo and Christie initiate mandatory ebola quarantines

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Both New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have enacted strict quarantines on Americans returning from ebola-stricken countries, frustrating top level health officials and organizations who consider the restrictions excessive and counterproductive. Last week, Cuomo announced a mandatory 21-day home quarantine for any worker back from the medical […]

Fort Montgomery Lantern Tour Provides Battlefield Thrills and Spooky Fun For All

Fort Montgomery Lantern Tour Provides Battlefield Thrills and Spooky Fun For All

  BY CHERYL SLAVIN About 60 intrepid visitors, divided into two groups of 30, ventured into the dark night last Saturday evening to explore historic Fort Montgomery by lantern light. The annual event, which is regularly sold out, was complete with thrilling stories of courage and daring, an actual reenactment of the battle fought there, and […]

Clarkstown unveils Rockland’s first solar field set atop capped landfill

Clarkstown unveils Rockland’s first solar field set atop capped landfill

BY MICHAEL RICONDA WEST NYACK – Town of Clarkstown officials joined their partners in solar energy development in West Nyack on Tuesday to announce a first-of-its-kind solar array which is expected to drastically cut down on energy expenses for town residents. The 2.364 MW, 4,300 panel solar array was built on a 13 acre, decommissioned […]