Dr. Oz Talks about Bringing Back Healthy: Reputation, That Is

BY JANIE ROSMAN It was difficult to miss the light blue bus that occupied half a block, startling the calm, unhurried Nyack morning. “We love you, Dr. Oz!” shouted the throng gathered at the clock on the corner of Main and Cedar Streets. Dr. Mehmet Oz and his entourage were filming episodes of his show […]

NY regs seek to prevent spread of invasive species

New state regulations will prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species and help to preserve New York’s ecosystems, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced Wednesday. The regulations are the latest step in the state’s efforts to combat invasive species and were developed by DEC in cooperation with the state Department […]

A PROCLAMATION IN CELEBRATION OF ROSE BAISLEY’S BIRTHDAY

“Whereas, the Town of Haverstraw recognizes and honors one of its outstanding citizens, Rose Baisley, in celebrating her 102nd birthday; and “Whereas, Rose, who moved to Garnerville, New York at the age of two years old became a proud member of our community and as a young lady volunteered for the S.W. Johnson Fire Company […]

Annual Town of Haverstraw Air Show Entertains Hundreds

Photos provided by Town of Haverstraw The 5th Annual Town of Haverstraw Air Show was held Saturday, August 23 at the Scenic Hudson Riverview Park off of Beach Road. Several hundred people attended and money was raised for the Wounded Warriors Project. Flight demos went on throughout the day and interested flyers were given lessons […]

UNSUNG HEROES: Harvey Seidman, retirement home volunteer extraordinaire

BY JANIE ROSMAN When Harvey Seidman fails to appear at the retirement home where he volunteers three days each week, people worry about him. “He is the true embodiment of a volunteer who expects nothing in return for his service,” Brenda J. Greenberg, director of Volunteer Services at Northern Services Group, a not-for-profit Rockland County […]

70 Verizon jobs available

Verizon announced earlier this week that it is looking to fill 70 positions in Nanuet, Orangeburg and West Nyack. In Nanuet and West Nyack a total of 20 part-time and full-time positions are available in retail sales, while in Orangeburg the telesales center is looking to hire 50 new employees. The Nanuet and West Nyack […]