BY MICHAEL RICONDA RAMAPO – Thanks to assistance from local historic preservationists and the Town of Ramapo, a centuries old dutch barn originally erected in Clarkstown will see new life when its timbers are put back together in the Torne Valley. Under the guidance of RCC Professor Chuck Stead, the Van Orden/Hopper Barn will be […]
The Rockland Community Foundation has announced the addition of the following new fund to its portfolio:Â Lindsey Stewart & Mark Lennon Memorial Fund. This project fund honors the memory of Lindsey and Mark, who were tragically killed when the boat in which they were traveling collided with a construction barge anchored in the Hudson River. The […]
The Ramapo Catskill Library System has announced the local appearance of author/Illustrator Dan Yaccarino at the Valley Cottage Library on March 19, from 7 – 9 pm. A prolific author, Yaccarino has sold over 1.5 million books during his career. His work is recognized in Parent’s Choice Award-winning animated TV series “Oswald” (Nick Jr) and […]
BY BARRY WARNER February was American Heart Month, a time for raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about heart attack prevention. Rockland County Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the country participated in the month. She noted, “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the […]
To celebrate the launch of its home healthcare services for residents of Rockland County, Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester (VNSW) is hosting a free reception for healthcare and social service providers serving Rockland residents. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Hilton Pearl River in Pearl […]
BY BARRY WARNER Every February, The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and regular dental checkups. The Rockland County Times interviewed Marc W. Michalowicz, D.D.S. and Tushar Udeshi, D.D.S. of the Helen Hayes Dental Medicine Service that focuses exclusively on the dental […]