Shopping Local in Stony Point

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA BROWNSELL Saturday was a beautiful sunny day at the Stony Point Farmer’s Market as local denizens were treated to live music and a solar show from the Rockland Astronomy Club, while browsing through a selection of fresh foods and craft goods. Healthway Farm from Highland in Ulster County was one […]

UNSUNG HEROES: Diane Adele Pomeroy, a Voice for Rockland’s Seniors

BY JANIE ROSMAN Diane Adele Pomeroy believes the work she does for advocating for seniors “is important for those who do not have a voice to get their needs met.” And while Pomeroy makes use of a motorized wheelchair, the physical limitation does not define the feisty 72-woman, whose energy, empathy and compassion are boundless. […]

Local, In-Season and Ready for Eating!

Shop for produce (and more!) at Rockland’s Farmers’ Markets Pomona, NY – Want fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, picked at the peak of flavor and packed with vitamins and minerals? If your answer is yes, the Rockland County Department of Health suggests you shop at one (or more!) of the many Farmers’ Markets in […]

RAMAPO MOTORCYCLE CLUB DONATES TO HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL IN WEST HAVERSTRAW, NEW YORK

“Striving to Enhance the Sport of Motorcycling” since 1938, the Ramapo Motorcycle Club of Rockland County has also been a strong supporter of local charitable and community-minded institutions. On Friday, August 8, 2014 the Club donated another $500 to the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation, the second such gift this year, representing fund-raising proceeds from its […]

Town of Haverstraw honors 5K Run/Walk organizers and recipients

The 11th Annual North Rockland Community 5K Run/Walk took place on Sunday, June 8 at Bowline Point Park and it was a day of community involvement to raise funds for several families in need. Supervisor Howard Phillips thanked the 5K Committee for organizing this community fundraiser as well as the sponsors who donated and all […]