STORY AND PHOTOS BY JANIE ROSMAN Most people thought it; a few people mentioned it. Then Historical Society of Rockland County Board President Larry Singer said it. “We ARE going on a three-hour tour,” Singer announced. Good-natured laughter ensued as we boarded the River Rose. Luckily for us, it became a five-hour tour that was […]
BY BARRY WARNER Drawing Instructor Cayla Morganstern gathered together an adult class of “botanical artists” recently and instructed them in techniques to draw or paint beautiful flowers and other plant life. Flowers are natural subjects to draw because of their varieties of colors and textures. The class attempted to portray flowers from photographs. Instructor Cayla […]
Tappan Zee High School Class of 1964 will hold its 50th Class Reunion October 24 and 25, 2014 at the Holiday Inn, Route 303, Orangeburg, New York. The cost of $65 will include a Friday evening Welcome Reception and a 3-course buffet dinner on Saturday evening. Jeanne Tarbox Ford (Class of ’64) started the ball […]
Palisades Center is launching a new bus tour incentive program. Bus tour operators, drivers and group leaders will now be able to pre-register group visits in order to qualify for a list of valuable incentives. The incentive program is open to all bus groups with 30 or more passengers per visit. Incentives include, but are […]
This two-year-old neutered male dwarf mix is as cute as he is fun. Dusty is comical as he hops around when in his ex-pen. Dusty was a classroom pet, and could be a happy addition to a loving family. Most rabbits get along well with other gentle pets, and they enjoy both children and adults. […]
During the month of August, People to People will distribute more than 2,200 backpacks filled with school supplies to children from low-income Rockland families through its Back to School with Dignity program. “Back to School with Dignity is a vital program,” People to People Executive Director Diane Serratore said, “because it provides at-risk kids with […]