O&R DONATES $5,000 TO ROCKLAND COUNTY YMCA TEEN CENTER

O&R DONATES $5,000 TO ROCKLAND COUNTY YMCA TEEN CENTER

O&R has donated $5,000 to help underwrite the costs associated with renovations to the Youth Activity Lounge on the first floor of the Rockland County YMCA’s building on Broadway in Nyack. O&R’s support, together with the support of many individuals and businesses, has enabled the YMCA to create and equip a new Youth and Teen […]

“The Running Rabbi” celebrates another victory over cancer

“The Running Rabbi” celebrates another victory over cancer

BY MICHAEL RICONDA PEEKSKILL – Rabbi Hirschel Jaffe has reason to be thankful this passover season, as the “Running Rabbi” known for his participation in charity marathons and advocacy for cancer patients has once again overcome his biggest foe. Jaffe, who grew up and received his bar mitzvah in Spring Valley, was recently named a […]

ADOPT SCOTTIE!

A 5-year-old terrier mix, Scottie was found as a stray in Stony Point. He is a large, predominantly white dog with patches of brindle. He has intense jet black eyes and short ears typical of his breed. He is tolerant of normal handling and would be happiest in a home with children older than 13. […]

After lifetime of advocacy, Sussman wins Volunteer Spirit Award

After lifetime of advocacy, Sussman wins Volunteer Spirit Award

BY MARIA BROWNSELL Sometimes in our day to day lives of working and taking care of our families, we forget about those who are less fortunate. We forget about those people who don’t have food, shelter, and don’t feel safe. Luckily, people like Diane Sussman exist in Rockland County. Sussman is being awarded the 2014 […]

TIMELINES 4/17/14

U.S. Navy discovers method for turning seawater into jet fuel Researchers with the U.S. Navy announced last Tuesday they had made a major breakthrough in fuel technology which could allow them to convert seawater into jet fuel. The scientists have discovered a method of breaking down seawater into hydrogen and carbon dioxide, the first step in […]

Hepatitis A detected in Nyack restaurant; over 300 receive free vaccines

Hepatitis A detected in Nyack restaurant; over 300 receive free vaccines

A confirmed case of acute Hepatitis A was identified in a food handler at the La Fontana restaurant in Nyack, the county Health Dept. revealed last week. Exposure to the Hepatitis A virus could have occurred between March 19 and April 1, 2014 from the food handler, who had acquired the virus while overseas. The […]