BY BARRY WARNER April is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month and the growth in Rockland County’s, as well as America’s elderly population, is expected to keep the job market for occupational therapists and certified occupational assistants especially favorable. We’ve all heard the term, but what is an occupational therapist, exactly? Occupational therapists have an overriding goal, […]
During May and June at the Nyack Library, original artwork will be showcased by Nyack native, Russell Paul Fernando. He paints a vivid picture of his effervescent mother, Marguerite Rosmarie Fernando. Her sparkling international career with Pan American World Airways took her on a journey around the world that led her to America. Also featured […]
NEW CITY, NY – The Rockland County Youth Bureau is seeking professional trainers to facilitate workforce preparation training to teens participating in the T.E.E.N. Works (Teen Employment Education Network) Program. T.E.E.N. Works is a 7-week program for teens and young adults between the ages of 14 and 21.  The program will offer pre-employment training and a possible paid […]
S. W. Johnson Fire Company is hosting their final Fish Fry this Friday, April 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. It will be held at their firehouse located at 37 Bridge St. Garnerville, NY 10923. SWJ will offer fried fish, shrimp and scallops and also will have a Broiled Twin Lobster Tail dinner special (dine […]
It’s not just the IRS that tax scammers need to look out for. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced this week his office stopped more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings – an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, […]
More than 600 people visited Corner Bakery Cafe Nanuet during its pre-opening weekend and helped raise $2,500 for Keep Rockland Beautiful while enjoying a preview of signature dishes, such as the made-to-order Anaheim Scrambler for breakfast, Chicken Pomodori Panini for lunch, the mouthwatering Linguine & Meatballs for dinner and a variety of bakery fresh sweets […]